Lifestyle

Carson High School had is prom last night. To see more photos, see The Senator News website.

"Bridesmaids," a snappy film now playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City, has been billed as a distant version of "Hangover," but I think that stretches things a bit.

The Concordia University-Irvine's Handbells and Hand Chimes will present a Carillon Fantasy concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1480 Douglas Ave., Gardnerville.Directed by Dr....

New officers for the American Association of University Women Capital Branch were installed Thursday evening, May 12. They are: Lillian Hack, president; Jane Johnson, VP Programs; Carolyn Harris, treasurer; Staci Denham, Membership chair; and Lin Nary, Secretary. Phyllis Westfall officiated.

By Denise Clodjeaux
Explore part of Nevada’s Native American History through the language and the stories of the Walker River Paiute Tribe with Andy Allen on Saturday, May 21st at 2p.m. in Carson City. The performance is part of the Brewery Art Center's “Cultures of Nevada” Matinee Series.

Allen’s captivating stories about his tribe will both entertain and educate. Audience members will also learn some basic Paiute words and phrases. This is a wonderful opportunity for families to experience Nevada’s rich history together.

The Library of Congress just launched what they call the National Jukebox, a huge collection of audio recordings that range from the music of George Gershwin to speeches by Teddy Roosevelt. Check out "The Wreck of the Old 97" after the break.

Silver Springs children have a new school garden, thanks to a grant received by Healthy Communities Coalition through the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). In a unique partnership, Community Roots, a nonprofit part of The Healthy Communities Coalition, is partnering with SSES and SS Boys and Girls Club to develop and maintain the new garden this spring and summer.

Freida Carbery of Dayton Food Pantry extended a big thank you to dozens of volunteers, including JPO youths and staff, who organized and ran the May 7 yard sale benefit for the local Dayton Food Pantry, with help from hundreds of people in the region who donated items for the fundraiser, which made $2,173 in one day for the busy pantry at 4 Enterprise Way in Dayton.

It's hard to say whether the mythical adventure film "Thor" currently playing at the Fandango Galaxy in Carson City is the best adventure film since "Fast Five," or whether it is a messy marketing adaptation of Scandinavian myth with no logic and sense to the story other than luring the kids in.

Ever see an electric Jag? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4RhLvQvIGc

LAS VEGAS - On the final track of their new album - their first together in 30 years - Donny and Marie Osmond give a nod to difficult times."Sun follows rain, strength follows pain," the duo sin...

This month is "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month" in Nevada, thanks to a proclamation by Gov. Brian Sandoval.The proclamation comes as due relief to Nevadans who struggle through each day copi...

The military drum marks a jazzy beat as The Commanders Jazz Ensemble, a division of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, presents a free concert at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Carson City Comm...

An emotional Nye County Sheriff Tony De Meo shared the details of the last time he saw Deputy Ian Deutch, the state's only officer killed in the line of duty last year. De Meo said when he arriv...

Wild Horse Children's Theater presents "Honk! Jr.," beginning Friday. The award-winning musical, written by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, transforms Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of ...

MOTHER'S DAY TRAIN Happy Mother's Day to all those amazing moms out there. This event is not only a celebration for your mother, but also a beautiful ride. It begins at the Eastgate Depot in Carson...

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This column appears in the - Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community.As the weather in our area begins to warm, thoughts turn to summer recreation activit...

On a beautiful brisk Saturday morning, April 30, 2011, Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada members picked up trash, dog deposits and painted at Blackwell’s Pond Park. They were the first service club last year to adopt a Carson City Park.

“Our club has a positive attitude, things are always picking up,” said President elect John Ryals. “Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”

The Silver Stage Task Force’s 7th annual Wellness Fair is shaping up to be the best one yet, with live music by Queen Bee and the Dogheads, free kids’ immunizations and free health services and door prizes for all ages, healthy cooking demonstrations, Shriner’s clowns and a family fitness relay course.

Whoo, boy, if adventure thrillers are your meat, dine at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City where "Fast Five," fifth in the series of "Fast and Furious" is whooping it up. Director Justin Lin has a ball with car chases, crashes, explosions and good crooks vs. bad crooks in Rio de Janeiro.

When I picked up a copy of "Cemeteries of Carson City and Carson Valley," I figured this was a throwaway promo book, but I was wrong. In a way, it's a history primer for the area, loaded with a lot...

Jane Johnson, Program Chair of the American Association of University Women Capital Branch, presents a set of Cool Careers books to Amber Sady, the Carson City Library Youth Services Librarian. These books were created by Sally Ride Science and donated by AAUW to interest girls and boys in today's exciting careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Be it jazz, Chinese dance, Cowboy poetry, Paiute storytelling or something else, Brewery Arts Center's new Cultures of Nevada matinee series will give families and individuals alike an interacti...

Depot JamboreeThis two-day event includes local artists, bluegrass music and, for train fans, the best part is "all aboard" in celebrating locomotives of the past. Adults and children together can ...

Comma Coffee's June Joplin talks about their Speakeasy night and other upcoming events:
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Just when you thought the United Nations was only good for dishing out sanctions and giving third world dictators a venue to vent, along comes UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific...

This column appears in the - Wednesday health pages. It addresses topics related to the health of our community.Our region offers a broad variety of entertainment and nightlife that brings both tou...

It might feel like a stretch to think about the dangers of wildfires when it's raining every other day, but fire prevention officials say lots of winter and spring snow and rain mean fire danger co...

A car show Friday will help with the medical costs and funeral expenses for a 3-year-old Carson City boy critically injured in a Mound House wreck last week that claimed the life of his 8-year-old ...