Advocates
Lunch with CASA: Attorney Mark Beguelin at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:20pmIf 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.
Muscle Powered partners with Ron Wood Family Resource Center for Giving Tuesday fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 2:20pmMuscle Powered celebrates GivingTuesday by raising funds for our community partner Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City to provide alternative transportation resources to community members in need. We are joining millions around the world participating in the global generosity movement.
This #GivingTuesday, Muscle Powered will inspire generosity by raising funds for the Ron Wood Family Resource Center to provide alternative transportation resources to our community members in need.
Advocates push to keep climate change atop minds of Nevada voters, presidential candidates
Submitted by admin on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 2:00amClimate crisis has been one of the most relevant issues for the field of Democratic presidential contenders ...
Holiday craft fair, interactive play, chili bingo, standup comedy and more: Carson City area ready for action-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 9:57pmHeading into the weekend before Thanksgiving, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 25th annual Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair, a “War of the Worlds” play at the Brewery Arts Center, a Chili Bingo Night fundraiser to benefit the Carson Middle School Band, laughs at the Carson Nugget and much more.
A Carson City Tradition: 25th CHS Holiday Craft Fair celebrated this Friday and Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 11:51amThis Friday and Saturday is a milestone in Carson City as Carson High School will celebrate its 25th annual Holiday Craft Fair.
Senator Square: Carson and Douglas teachers defeat officers in basketball game fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 8:40amCarson High and Douglas High teaming up together is right up there with the appearing of Halley’s Comet. Officially designated 1P/Halley, this is a short-period comet visible from Earth every 75–76 year and is the only known short-period comet that is visible to the naked eye from Earth and the only naked-eye comet that might appear twice in a human lifetime.
Carson High Holiday Craft Fair and Canned Food Drive set for Nov. 22
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 3:04pmThe Carson High Holiday Craft Fair will be held at the Carson High School Friday November 22nd from 5-8pm and Saturday November 23rd from 9-4pm. Admission on Friday is $2.00 and Saturday is $1.50 or $1.00 with a canned food item. All canned food items will be donated to Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Nevada Day 2019 Parade Lineup is here
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 7:22pmHello Carson City! Are we excited for the parade yet? I know I am! We’re only a few days away now, so take a gander below to find the parade line up and parade categories.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City Juvenile District Court Special Master Kimberly Okezie at Taqueria La Salsa
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 8:41amKimberly Okezie has loved stuffed animals since she was a child, beginning with a plush koala bear that she says stayed with her into adulthood until time literally unraveled the stitching on the toy.
Screening and discussion to focus on Nevada lands, wildlife and wild horses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 12:08pmOn Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 a committee of experts and advocates in the areas of conservation, public land management, biology, wildlife and wild horses interests will convene a forum "Horse Rich and Dirt Poor: The Challenge to Healthy Nevada Lands, Wildlife and Wild Horses."
CASA of Carson City introduces new column to show human side of child welfare community
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 2:16pmChild welfare can feel like a cold place for families in crisis.
Though efforts have been made through the years to improve this perception, child welfare is still a system of laws that, by their very nature, are unfeeling.
Controversial plan to fix wild-horse problem has D.C. backing
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 2:00amA controversial initiative that has divided equine advocates and public land stakeholders on how to best manage wild horse populations is making headway ...
Paiute cutthroat trout reintroduced to high Sierra wilderness native habitat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 2:04pmCalifornia’s native Paiute cutthroat trout, the rarest trout in North America, swims once again in its high Sierra home waters for the first time in more than 100 years.
Victim Advocates: Nevada Supreme Court opinion reversal endangers domestic violence victims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 3:25pmOn Sept. 12, 2019, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion that requires jury trials as an option for offenders of domestic violence misdemeanors. At issue is a law passed by the 2015 Nevada Legislature that prohibits an individual convicted of domestic violence battery from possessing a gun.
Silver State Art Festival coming to Carson City's Fuji Park Sept. 13-15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 4:51pmThe 2019 Silver State Art Festival is the third annual gathering in Carson City of award-winning gourd artists, painters, photographers, wood, glass and metal artists and from all over the Southwest. The festival runs Sept. 13-15 at Fuji Exhibit Hall, Park & Pavilion in Carson City.
At Lake Tahoe, controversy remains on fighting wildfires
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 7:01pmDianne Feinstein, the 86-year-old United States senator, didn’t tell the youngsters to get off Valhalla’s Grand Lawn. But she threatened to have them removed.
National Night Out, film classic at BAC, fitness events and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 7:48pmHeading into Tuesday Aug. 6, which means the safest family celebration of the year at the 17th annual Carson City National Night Out. This is an event like no other, where agencies who work in areas of public health and safety gather at Mills Park to meet with Carson City residents. This event features 3 hours of information booths, games, demonstrations, food and fun. Also happening Tuesday is a free robotics mini-camp for kids in nearby Silver City, Reciprocity Inc. will host a fundraiser at Rustically Divine, there's the Culinary Traveler’s Club's Polynesian Paradise featured at Bleu Café; the Carson City Classic Cinema Club will feature a Sci-Fi favorite at the BAC, plus fitness outings and more. Hug your children. Enjoy.
National Night Out is back this Tuesday at Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:15amNational Night Out, one of Carson City’s largest summer celebrations, is returning Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mills Park for its 17th year. And by all indications, it will be the biggest yet.
National Night Out is a way for residents to meet those who serve and protect our community as well as agencies that provide services, especially in areas of public health and safety. Agencies such as Search and Rescue, Health and Human Services, Care Flight, Advocates to End Domestic Violence, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Carson City Fire Department, Nevada Highway Patrol, Department of Wildlife, agency advocates and dozens more.
Provide water for wild horses! Phase II Bella Vista Ranch development
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 4:04pmHorse advocates are asking people to send this letter to the Reno City Council.
Dear Ms/Sir:
Phase II of the Bella Vista Ranch development (between South Meadows Parkway and Rio Wrangler Parkway is approved.
The 77-acre housing development will fence off several hundred horses from their only water source as soon as construction begins.
The development plan (p. 75) originally called for maintaining the horses access to water, but that provision has since been removed and there is no alternative plans for ensuring the horses' access to water!
Rep. Susie Lee, senior citizen advocates discuss tackling phone scams
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 2:50pmThe robocall epidemic in America has hit almost everybody, but one demographic is highly targeted — senior citizens. U.S. Rep. Susie Lee, D-Las Vegas, held an event today to discuss the issue with ...
Advocates: Jobs, economy top concerns for Nevada Latinos
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 2:00amPresidential candidates visiting Nevada often focus on talking about immigration when courting Hispanic voters. But advocates say Nevada Latinos ...
2019’s Taste of Downtown brings the flavor to Carson Street
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 8:48pmAdvocates to End Domestic Violence’s Annual Taste of Downtown is one of Carson City’s largest events of the year, and this year, the masses showed up to support.
With dozens of food and drink booths along with several bands, Downtown Carson Street was transformed into a massive street party on Saturday evening.
According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, over two thousand people were estimated to have attended.
Concerts, Taste of Downtown, Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, July 20 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:29pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a full list of events happening today and tomorrow, including Taste of Downtown, concerts throughout the city, and more!
Take a look below to see what we’ve got going through the rest of the weekend.
Taste of Downtown, live music, history talks, BMX and more: Carson City region readies for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 5:35pmAs we head into the final stretch of the week, events around the Carson City region are lined up for the next three days, including museum activities, outdoor concerts, a car cruise Friday at Carson Mall, athletic events, a Carson High School class of 1979 reunion, the Taste of Downtown on Saturday and much more.
Carson City to celebrate culinary favorites, support Advocates at 2019 Taste of Downtown
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 10:07amAdvocates to End Domestic Violence will host the 26th annual Taste of Downtown event in Carson City on Saturday July 20, 2019 in historic downtown Carson City.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 7:53pmGood times, sunny skies, activities and more are planned around the Carson City area as we head into Thursday, July 11. Hikes, bike rides, art, food trucks at Mills Park, a Carson City CASA information night, a sentimental journey along Highway 395 presentation and more are lined up for the day. Enjoy
Carson City Native and Newcomers Club meets Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 8:53amCarson City Natives and Newcomers meets this Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Red's Old 395 Grill, 1055 S Carson St, at 11:30 a.m. Our club members meet and we order our own lunch. Enjoying fellowship with each other. Following our lunch we open our meeting. This month we will have a guest speaker Tracy from Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Taste of Downtown 2019: Transforming Carson Street into the City’s biggest block party
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/02/2019 - 10:48amOn Saturday evening July 20, Carson Street in Carson City will transform into a huge block party attracting thousands of partiers and foodies who want to sample new foods, enjoy locally produced brews, be entertained, and meet up with old friends.
Carson City Chamber honors Best of the Best at annual meeting
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 11:39amWith some help from the Ghost of Mark Twain, Carson City Chamber of Commerce celebrated its accomplishments for the year at their annual meeting Thursday evening at The Martin Hotel Restaurant.
Change of the Chair Guard at Carson City Chamber
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 11:21amIt has been a busy and productive year for Carson City Chamber Chairman of the Board Bob Fredlund. He’s a full-time top selling realtor for Coldwell Banker Select in Carson City and a builder of homes at Santa Maria Ranch in Dayton. His construction company also remodels homes, right now most notably the home of Carson City founder Abe Curry.