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Original owners of 'The Basil' are back at the renowned Carson City restaurant after funding school in Thailand
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 4:14pm
Carson City's The Basil momentarily changed hands while undergoing a corporation change, but now, original owners Bob and Nan Watanar, who also serves as head chef, are back in the kitchen of the beloved Thai restaurant.
After spending thirty years creating delicious traditional Thai food on Carson Street, Bob and Nan wanted to pay forward their hard work and good fortune to those in need.
Bob and Nan set off for Bangkok, where they funded a school for abused children who were being looked after by Nuns. They helped create a commercial kitchen at the school, where the children are now learning how to run their own restaurants.
Carson City’s 16th Annual ‘Holiday with a Hero’ pairs over 340 children with local heroes for shopping spree
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 11:12am
Heroes come in all forms, whether from law enforcement, first responders, doctors and nurses, or military, and our local heroes came out in full force today for the 16th annual “Holiday with a Hero,” which pairs local children with a hero for a shopping spree hosted by the Market Street Walmart.
Carson City Christmas Tree lighting has the Capitol sparkling
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 10:07pm
The Silver and Snowflakes Festival lit up the Capitol building with the annual tree lighting with help from Carson City’s fifth graders.
The grinch stopped by to help conduct, and free carriage rides went on throughout the afternoon and evening starting at 4:30 in front of the Capitol building.
Lunch with CASA: Attorney Mark Beguelin at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:20pm
If there has ever been a court case involving a hamburger, attorney Mark Beguelin probably knows about it.
The child advocacy lawyer for Washoe Legal Services in Reno defends his cases with the sort of vigor that he relishes great burgers.
Carpa Nevada, Flavors of India team up for annual Carson City Pets of the Homeless fundraiser
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 4:48pm
Five years ago, Chef Don Pepe launched a holiday fundraiser to help Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials to the pets of homeless persons.
Pinkerton Ballet Theatre's 31st season of The Nutcracker Ballet featured at Carson City Community Center over Thanksgiving weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 11:51am
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November 30, 2019 - 7:00pm Are you dreaming of a far away place where snowflakes, bonbons and sugarplum fairies come to life? Pinkerton Ballet Theatre is pleased to present the 31st Anniversary of The Nutcracker Ballet featuring a live orchestra Thanksgiving weekend at the Carson City Community Center.
The Twelve Days of Christmas: Thanking our Carson City community for shopping local
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:33pm
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December 21, 2019 (All day) Shop local at participating businesses and receive a drawing ticket! This is our way of thanking the community for shopping local. Participating stores are: Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, Due Sorella (fondly known as Two Sisters), Kaleidoscope, Mom & Pops Diner, The Purple Avocado, Morley's Books, Postal Annex, Rustically Devine, Touched by Angels home and garden gift shop, Gather, The Bike Smith,Carson Jewelry & Loan, Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar and a special gift given by My Dream Photography.
Letter to Carson City Community from Cafe at Adele’s owner Charlie Abowd
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 10:44am
I would like to express mine and Karen’s immense gratitude for the years and love our community, friends, staff and family have shown through our various endeavors — Cafe at Adele’s, political runs and support of an array of non-profits.
Five Questions for Carson City Judge James T. Russell, Nevada Day’s Grand Marshall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 10:31am
Judge James T. Russell is a fourth generation Nevadan, and has been serving as a Carson City district court judge for over twelve years. This year, following in the footsteps of his relatives, Judge Russell has accepted the position of Grand Marshall for the Nevada Day Parade.
Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks
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It's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.
Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.
