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Carson Tahoe's Think Pink+ Fundraiser happening October 6 at Red's Old 395 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/29/2023 - 3:09pmJoin us for our annual THINK PINK+ Event at Red’s Old 395 Grill. Food, drinks, and fun! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase to win the NEW TOYOTA COROLLA or $15,000 CASH donated by Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota that we’ll be raffling off at the end of the night!
Carson Tahoe adds latest in cancer-fighting technology
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 11:08amAt the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, an affiliate of Huntsman Cancer Institute, University of Utah and accredited by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, convenience is paramount. Even in the midst of a global pandemic the cancer center has made it a priority to improve their patients’ health, comfort, and well-being by utilizing new and effective technology.
Carson Tahoe's HopeFest 2020 fundraiser in final stretch, raffle winner to be announced Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/25/2020 - 5:14pmThis year, Carson Tahoe Health is celebrating an amazing milestone — the 10th anniversary of HopeFest! Ten years of celebration, ten years of hope and healing, ten years of community. Hopefest is CTH’s annual community-wide celebration that raises funds explicitly to support the critical needs of our local cancer patients and funding the no-cost Merriner Cottages.
HopeFest 2020 switches it up; new car or $10K offered as part of cancer patient fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 11:55amThis year, Carson Tahoe Health is celebrating HopeFest 10! HopeFest is normally an annual concert and fundraiser event, where many members of our staff, various sponsors, friends and family in our community gather to bring awareness and spread hope.
Carson City, East Fork Firefighters to participate in 'Stairclimb' fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 4:50pmThe Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Firefighter Stairclimb is the world's largest on-air stair climb competition and annual fundraiser held at the tallest building in town, the Columbia Center in Seattle, Washington.
Firefighters from both East Fork Fire District in Douglas County and Carson City are participating in the fundraiser, and will be raising money for the fundraiser until the Stairclimb in March.
Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:26amGood morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!
Family train rides in Carson City, Virginia City plus ghost walk, art fair and lots of pumpkins as region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 6:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include Harvest Train festivities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Thomas the Tank Engine and steam train rides in Virginia City, the first-ever Gandy Dance in Dayton, October Ghost Walk Tours through downtown Carson City and more!
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!
Carson Tahoe Health Foundation receives $10,000 donation from Sierra Nevada Realtors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:35pmCARSON CITY — The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation recently received a $10,000 donation from the Sierra Nevada Realtors. The donation was raised through the Sierra Nevada Realtors participation in Carson Tahoe’s annual Hopefest event and through the Realtor’s annual Cornhole for a Cause competition.
American Cancer Society hosts Relay for Life this Saturday at Carson City's Mills Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 9:31amHow has cancer affected you and is there anything you can do? Join your family, friends, neighbors and people from your community as we walk Relay for Life of Carson City/Douglas County this Saturday Oct. 5 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Mills Park.
Carson Tahoe’s HopeFest9 Rocked: Record $225,000 raised to support local cancer patients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 5:17pmCARSON CITY — The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is thrilled to announce that their annual benefit concert, HopeFest9, raised over $225,000 in net proceeds. The event, which was held at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center on Friday, August 23, raised nearly $100,000 over 2018 event totals.
Music and hope in Carson City: Friday's 'HopeFest9' outdoor concert benefits cancer patients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 10:16amGoing into its 9th year, Carson Tahoe Health Foundation has brought together musicians and music lovers from throughout Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe for a free summer concert celebration to raise money for area cancer patients. This Friday, HopeFest9 returns, with international platinum-selling singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson and the Believers.
Carson Tahoe Health Foundation adds 'Text-to-Donate' giving option ahead of HopeFest9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 11:59amCARSON CITY — The Foundation at Carson Tahoe Health, which provides housing for cancer patients in need, has announced a new opportunity for interested donors to support initiatives and give with a new “Text-to-Donate” option.
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.
Hip Hop for Hope in Reno hosted by Revenue Cycle Team at Carson Tahoe Health
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:58amA cancer diagnosis is life-threatening, financially devastating, and strikes without warning. Even patients who have worked hard all their life can find themselves struggling to afford necessities such as keeping their lights on, buying gas (for travel to treatment), and covering the high cost of medicine. As one of the regions only organizations providing such support for patients, Carson Tahoe is their only safety net.
2nd Annual Summer Nights: Music, Fun, Food, and Friends at Dayton Tap House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:42amA cancer diagnosis is life-threatening, financially devastating, and strikes without warning. Even patients who have worked hard all their life can find themselves struggling to afford necessities such as keeping their lights on, buying gas (for travel to treatment), and covering the high cost of medicine. As one of the regions only organizations providing such support for patients, Carson Tahoe is their only safety net.
New Column: Faith Hope Love of Northern Nevada lends helping hand to those in need
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 10:39amHello Community! I want to take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Cassidy Davis and I am the owner of Northern Nevada HotSpot as well as the founder of a local organization, Faith Hope Love of Northern Nevada. I created my business as well as my organization to help bless the lives of those in our local Northern Nevada communities. I use to wonder what my life purpose was and how I could help to make a difference. I tried a few things here and there, but never felt I was really doing anything that truly blessed anyone.
HopeFest 8 at Carson-Tahoe Hospital raised $30,000 for cancer patients, before fundraiser even began
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/24/2018 - 8:15pmHopeFest 8, a fundraiser benefitting cancer patients of Northern Nevada, returned for its eighth year Friday night at the Carson Tahoe Cancer center, but before the fundraiser had even began employees of Carson Tahoe raised $30,000 in the few months leading up to the benefit.
HopeFest8 returns Friday to Carson City with free concert in support of cancer patients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 12:27pmHopeFest8, an annual Carson Tahoe Health Foundation summer music concert fundraiser in support of local cancer patients, returns this Friday, Aug. 24 to Carson City.
Carson Tahoe's HopeFest8 scheduled Aug. 24 to benefit cancer patients
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 1:56pmThe Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is excited to announce the official date for their annual fundraiser, HopeFest8, in support of local cancer patients.
Live DJ and Hip Hop show by local artists in support of local cancer patients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 12:47pmOn Friday, July 27, Hip-Hop on over and Party with us: In support of local cancer patients, the Patient Financial Services Department of Carson Tahoe Health have come together with local businesses and artists to host a night of Hip Hoppin Fun!
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: May 19-20
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/18/2018 - 3:23pmIt’s going to be a chili weekend, and that has nothing to do with the weather. The annual Chili on the Comstock Competition takes over the tiny town of Virginia City, including a saloon crawl Saturday and the hilarious ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K. Families will have a hard time choosing between the Cops and Kids Open House and Safety Fair at the Sheriff’s Office and the ‘Kids to Parks’ Day activities at Silver Saddle Ranch. Keep reading, and I apologize in advance for throwing so many great options your way.
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Food, bands, games and more on tap May 19 during Carson City, Douglas 2018 Relay for Life
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/10/2018 - 1:15pmCarson City, Douglas County and The American Cancer Society invite the entire community to participate in the 2018 Relay for Life event May 19 at Mills Park. There will be food and refreshments, dunk tank, raffles, kid zone, luminary ceremony and much more.
WNC instructor, daughter to shave heads for cancer causes
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 3:53pmBusiness students at Western Nevada College in Carson City might not recognize one of their instructors when they return from spring break.
Tibetan Bowl and Gong Sound Immersion with recording artist Diáne Mandle
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/12/2017 - 1:21pmNationally known Sounds True recording artist, educator and author, Diáne Mandle performs an intense transformational sound immersion with ancient Tibetan bowls, gongs and percussion to soothe, inspire and awaken the body, mind and spirit. The concert is designed to relieve stress, enlighten the mind and bring people into a transcendent state of being.
Bring a mat to lie on. $25 advance $30 week of event.
The event is Sept. 28 at 7:00 pm, Sierra Foot & Ankle, 2350 So. Carson Street, #3, Carson City, 775-450-2605
More on Diáne's work at: https://vimeo.com/195824528
Senator Square: No student is an island
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 4:59amIn his 1624 prose poem, “No man is an island” John Donne writes about the symbiotic relationship between one human being joined to all human beings, how the loss of one effects everyone negatively and how the strength of one can impact everyone positively.
Eyes on Carson City: Carson Tahoe HopeFest 2017
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 9:10pmHundreds turned out Friday evening in support of the Carson Tahoe Health Foundation's HopeFest 2017, an annual fundraiser that benefits cancer patients and their families.
HopeFest7, Free Outdoor Concert to Benefit Local Cancer Patients Set for August 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/07/2017 - 9:57amThe Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is pleased to announce the date for HopeFest7, a free outdoor concert with headliner, Tyrone Wells. All proceeds from food, drink, and raffle tickets sales directly benefit local cancer patients undergoing lifesaving medical treatments, providing support for basic needs that go beyond the hospital walls.
Carson Tahoe Cancer Center co-hosts fly-fishing retreat for patients
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 8:50amCancer patients were treated Friday morning to a fly-fishing retreat in Gardnerville co-hosted by Carson Tahoe Cancer Center and Casting For Recovery, a national organization that has been funding outdoor events for cancer patients over the past two decades.
It's Your City: Carson Tahoe Health Foundation director talks about this summer's HopeFest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 5:29amIn this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with Carson Tahoe Health Foundation Director Kitty McKay about this summer's annual HopeFest for local cancer patients and fundraising efforts held throughout the year.