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Don't Overlook Tax Credit!
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/02/2012 - 3:49pmPRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Salogga
Business Resource Innovation Center
108 East Proctor Street
Carson City, Nevada 89701
msalogga@carson.org
Millions Could Overlook Valuable Tax Credit
CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Millions of workers could overlook a special federal tax credit because they don't know about it. As a result, they could miss out on up to $5,751 extra in their federal income tax refunds through the Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC. Last year, on average, the credit boosted refunds for eligible workers by $2,100.
Robotic library branch opens at Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 7:11amA new branch of the Carson City Library opened Thursday in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada — a branch powered by robotics.
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Fundraising for the Knowledge and Discovery Center progresses
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/23/2011 - 10:31amIn the three months since the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved the Carson City Center Project (aka Nugget Project), proponents of the project's Knowledge and Discovery Center have been gearing up their fundraising efforts to meet the $21.5 million commitment.
Carson City Library - Tintabulations Concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/17/2011 - 4:08pm
The Tintabulations Handbell Choir performs winter festival music at the Carson City Library, on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. The free concert featured the art of English handbell ringing.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
Downtown Carson City lights up for Christmas
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 7:57am
Downtown Carson City celebrated the start of the holiday season with the annual Silver and Snow flakes Festival of Lights.
Streets were closed off as throngs of people gathered in front of the state capitol to watch as the lights for the two giant Christmas trees were turned on.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on the back of an antique fire truck, with Mayor Bob Crowell riding shotgun. After the state's trees were turned on, the crowd headed over to the First Presbyterian Church where the city's Christmas tree was turned on.
Carson City Library Scholastic Holiday Book Sale
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 3:21pm
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December 10, 2011 (All day) Volunteer Elaine Jones, left, and Youth Services Librarian Amber Sady set up for the Scholastic Holiday Book Sale at the Carson City Library on Friday afternoon. The event will run Dec. 3-10 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily (except Sunday) in the auditorium. The sale, "To the Book Fair and Beyond," offers books and stocking stuffers for all ages from babies to teens.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/www.NevadaPhotoSource.com
Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 3:33pm
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December 2, 2011 - 5:00pm The traditional lighting of the Christmas trees – both State and City – has been on-going here in the capital city for well over 22 years. This year, Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting is becoming a new tradition, Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights and it begins on Friday evening, December 2nd.
Author Jennifer Lauck Revisits Carson City
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 11:57am
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November 18, 2011 (All day) In recognition of National Adoption Month, Carson City Library will host author Jennifer Lauck on Friday, November 18th, at 6:00 p.m., at the Business Resource Innovation Center (BRIC), 108 East Proctor Street in downtown Carson City. Her personal journey tells the story of heartbreak and tragedy. Her early childhood was spent living in Carson City. The telling of her story is about perseverance, courage and the remarkable capacity of humans to transcend the worst of losses with grace.
Resume Workshop for Job-Seekers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/12/2011 - 1:55pm
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September 21, 2011 (All day) Carson City Library will sponsor a resume building workshop on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. This workshop is open to anyone looking for a new job, anyone seeking to change jobs, and especially to those having a difficult time finding a job. Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Andrea at 775 887-2244 x1019 or email awmoore@clan.lib.nv.us.
Bandit hits library
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/30/2011 - 3:00amA bandit cut through a wall at the Carson City Library and made off with donations and change Saturday night.According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office report, an intrusion alarm sounded at t...
Carson City Library: Girl Scout's fundraiser aims high: Books, library cards for youngsters
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/17/2011 - 3:01amA Carson City teen's vision to get books into the hands of young readers will culminate Saturday with a book sale at the Carson City Library. Margaret Duvall, 13, has been collecting used books ...
Nugget Project 2.0: RGJ fumbles story
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Sat, 08/13/2011 - 8:34amI don't pay a lot of attention to the Reno Gazette-Journal for Carson City news. It's been years since they shut down their bureau here, and I haven't seen them do much original reporting about our city since then.
But I ran across this correction to their story on this week's Nugget Project meeting, and had to laugh. It's one thing to blow the original story, but the correction blows it, too.
Nugget Project 2.0: New plan breathes life into effort
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 2:51pm
Monday night's presentation of the new plan for the Carson City Center development to the Nugget Advisory Committee has put this much-criticized project back on track, even winning over some long-time opponents.
The new plan is different enough it needs a new name: Nugget Project 2.0.
First glance: New Nugget Project plan
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/03/2011 - 10:33am
Taking a look at the new plans for the Carson City Center/Nugget Project, there are several new things that stick out.
First, the announcement that partnership with P3 Development has been terminated because they could not come to an agreement. It was revealed earlier this summer that the the project partners switched architects because they weren't happy with what they were getting from P3. But now it seems P3 is out of the picture entirely. Not only was P3 slated to build the project, but it was supposed to handle the financing.
LIBRARY NEWS & NOTES: The library's wow factor for the community
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/24/2011 - 3:01amLibraries of the past were often quiet, stately structures, with a staff dedicated to checking books in and out and assisting patrons with research oriented questions. Today's Carson City Library i...
Book Review: Two mystery-thrillers from the top of the batting order
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 10:23amHere's a couple of dependable books waiting for you at the Carson City Library: Johnathan Kellerman's "Mystery" and Stuart Woods' "Santa Fe Edge." Both are dealing with characters from earlier books and it's nice to see how they enlarge themselves herein.
Foreclosure seminar on Monday at Carson City Library
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 2:08amNevada Legal Services has launched two months worth of free foreclosure seminars teaching homeowners about mediation and loss mitigation.
The class in Carson City will be on Monday, July 11, beginning at 2 p.m., at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street.
The class will also be held in Dayton on July 26, 1:30 p.m., at the library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road.
Carson City man faces felony domestic violence charges
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/03/2011 - 2:39amA Carson City man faces a felony domestic battery charge after allegedly hitting his girlfriend in the face with a cup in front of their 5-year-old daughter, grabbing the woman by the throat and preventing her their from leaving the home.
Justin Thomas Keeney, 33, was arrested Thursday, April 28, in the 900 block of Saliman Road. Bail was set at $27,500.
Books Meant to Inspire Donated to Library by AAUW
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 12:00pm
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.
Friends of the Library donate $50,000 to finish Radio Frequency Identification system
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/28/2011 - 3:01amThe Friends of the Carson City Library have contributed an additional $50,000 check to the Carson City Library for implementation of Phase II of the Radio Frequency Identification system. The co...
Library Board of Trustees applications sought
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/25/2011 - 4:46amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. The committee oversees all library policy and budgets.
Applicants must be willing to serve about six to eight hours a month. There is one opening for a four-year term that expires June, 2015.
The Board of Supervisors will appoint a qualified person who is a resident and registered voter of Carson City to the board for four years. Applications will be accepted through May 19.
Library exhibits reflect history of Mark Twain, sinking of Titanic
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/20/2011 - 3:01amWith anniversaries of two historic events occurring in April and two memorabilia collectors to share their treasures, the Carson City Library is offering two exhibits which will be on display throu...
Library News & Notes: Youth activity events slated
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 3:01amThe Carson City Library continues the Community Read theme, "Novel Destinations," focusing on the culture, traditions and fascination of New Zealand. With movies, story time opportunities, book dis...
Book Review: 'The Messenger of Athens' story is charming if deadly
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Thu, 03/31/2011 - 11:19pmThe Greek Isles have long been a staple of fiction writers, often with entertaining results. Anne Zouroudi's "The Messenger of Athens" (Little Brown an Co. 324 pages, $23.95) is one of the good ones.
The island of Thiminos is the scene of this crime novel where private investigator Hermes arrives to investigate the accidental death of young Irini, married to a fisherman whom she no longer loves. Seems she had fallen for Theo after watching him pass her house.
Extension and Carson City partner for public input sessions
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/26/2011 - 2:55amThe University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and Carson City leaders will collaborate to gather input from residents regarding priorities in public services. Faced with shrinking budgets, it is vital that those charged with providing public services know what is important among citizens.
The public input sessions will be at the following Carson City locations:
Veteran writer and journalist Sam Bauman will discuss his newest novel
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/14/2011 - 9:49am
Carson Now writer and veteran journalist Sam Bauman will discuss his newest novel "Confessions of a Paper Pimp" at 6:30 p.m. March 21 at the Carson City Library. He will also be signing copies of the novel as well as copies of his earlier book "Then God Is Forgiven." The session is free.
The new book ranges from newspaper work in Ohio to flying over Asia as an Air Force pilot to travels around Europe and winding up with the protagonist facing pornography charges while working for a men's magazine.
Book Review: 'Hero, the Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia' an excellent biography
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/31/2011 - 1:45pmMichael Korda's fine new biography, "Hero, the Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia," comes at a critical moment in the Arab world, with the U.S. foreign policy in shambles as Egyptians riot in the streets and Tunisians oust their leaders.
Most Americans probably are only familiar with T. E. Lawrence as portrayed by Peter O'Toole in the David Lean film "Lawrence of Arabia," a fine biopic if not exactly the true, full story of Lawrence.
Business Resource Innovation Center grand opening today in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/14/2010 - 12:33am
Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce in welcoming the Business Resource Innovation Center with an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony today at 4:30 p.m.
Located at 108 E Proctor Street across from City Hall, the center brings together the building, planning, business license and business development departments under one roof for the first time. The center also makes resources from the Carson City Library available for those who need to do research for starting or expanding their businesses.
Tickets on Sale for Carson City Library Foundation’s New Year’s Eve Party and Raffle
Submitted by KPWriter Marketing on Tue, 11/30/2010 - 1:27pmBe a part of it this year at the Carson City Library Foundation’s New Year’s Eve party, December 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Nevada State Library and Archives in Carson City. Tickets are $50 each, or a table of eight for $350, and include dinner buffet, entertainment, champagne toast, silent auction, and a ball drop at midnight, East Coast time.
C-SPAN Digital Bus to make Saturday Carson City Library stop
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 3:20pmC-SPAN fans take note. The C-SPAN Digital Bus will make its way to the Carson City Library on Saturday Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0t-KSYlatk&feature=channel
Domestic Violence Awareness Month includes purple ribbons in downtown Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/01/2010 - 11:04pmWith Nevada having the worst murder rate in the nation when it comes to domestic violence against women by men, the state's attorney general said the issue is a top priority for her office.
We want answers regarding our unemployment.
Submitted by marnie on Tue, 09/28/2010 - 4:06pmDo you need answers regarding your unemployment benefits or the lack there of? A committee has been formed to work on getting these answers. The people of this state need and deserve answers regarding their unemployment. We have weekly that will begin Wednesday at the Carson City Library beginning at 6:30 p.m.. You may call or e-mail for more information and for meeting time and place. There is strength in numbers. Please join us.
775-267-7820
Christmas Tree Donation Goal Met In Just One Day
Submitted by KPWriter Marketing on Tue, 09/07/2010 - 11:11amThanks to the community's generosity and quick response, in less than 24 hours the Carson City Library Foundation met its goal of collecting 16 donated artificial Christmas trees.
The trees will help create a New York “Tavern on the Green” atmosphere at the Foundation’s New Year’s Eve party, scheduled December 31 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm this year at the State Library and Archives. The event will also feature a gourmet buffet, music, raffle, live and silent auctions, and Times Square-style ball drop.
Marketing plan to help sell Nugget Project?
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 10:22amPosted in the comments on our last Nugget Project story, there appears to be the text of a marketing plan to help sell this project to the public.
The text was posted by Michael Douglass, the author of a Nevada Appeal guest column in favor of the project. He is also the brother of Tammy Westergard, who has been deeply involved in the project, first with the Office of Business Development, and now with the Carson City Library.
Here it is:
Nugget Project tidbits
Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/30/2010 - 9:17amThere is an interesting discussion going on over at the Nevada Appeal site concerning the Nugget Project.
The story begins two week ago when Guy Farmer wrote a rather harsh column that slammed the Nugget Project. In response, last week there was a guest column by Michael Douglass criticizing Farmer's take on the subject.
Great books, bargain prices in support of Carson City Friends of The Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 5:28pm
Nine-year-old Sonia Byington, left, and her mother, Kendall, of Santa Cruz, Calif., stopped by the Carson Mall in Carson City on Saturday afternoon for the Friends of the Carson City Library Bargain Book Sale. The daughter-school teacher team were in Carson City this weekend visiting family member Cindy Byington, a Friends of the Library volunteer. The next Friends of the Library book sale will be in September.
Carson City's new business resource center now open
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/13/2010 - 7:24pm
The city's new Business Resource and Innovation Center is now open for business.
Located across Proctor Street from City Hall, the center brings together the building, planning, business license and business development departments under one roof for the first time. The center also makes resources from the Carson City Library available for those who need to do research for starting or expanding their businesses.
Carson City Board of Supervisors approves Nugget development agreement, Fireside building lease
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/03/2010 - 8:09amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors agreed to move forward with planning for the Carson City Center Project, AKA Nugget Project, allocating $75,000 to the effort.
The vote was 4-1, with Pete Livermore casting the no vote.
The agreement gives P3 Development the funds to come up with a plan over the next 90 days to see if the project is feasible, and what the final outcome would look like. The trust that owns the Carson Nugget is throwing in $75,000, with another $16,000 coming from the Carson City Library.
DVD Movie Review: 'Bad Manners' is Sort of Good Fun
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Tue, 06/01/2010 - 4:55pm"Bad Manners” is very much what its title says: four people spend a weekend together seeing how bitter and tricky they can be. It’s available at video stores or at the Carson City Library.
Hundreds turn out for Carson City Sheriff's Cops and Kids fair
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 2:13pmCARSON CITY — Despite cool weather and Friday night's snow showers, hundreds of children and their parents turned out today for the seventh annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair held at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Hundreds turn out for Carson City Sheriff's Cops and Kids fair
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/22/2010 - 2:13pmCARSON CITY — Despite cool weather and Friday night's snow showers, hundreds of children and their parents turned out today for the seventh annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair held at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Supervisors delay discussion on Nugget project agreement
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/20/2010 - 1:49pmAn action item about an agreement involving the Nugget Project was pulled from the agenda at today's Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting, delaying a decision for two weeks.
The item calls for the city to contribute $75,000 to help fund the development planning for the Nugget redevelopment project. The Hop and Mae Adams Foundation will contribute $75,000, and the Carson City Library will pitch in $16,000.
Nugget project developer to create plan in 90 days
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 10:21pmExecutives from P3 Development were introduced to the members of the Carson Nugget Redevelopment Advisory Committee tonight, saying they were looking forward to working as partners with Carson City and the Nugget.
For a play-by-play of the meeting, check out the live blog here.
Nugget Project: Meet the developer (updated)
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 05/10/2010 - 8:43amThe developer chosen for the Carson Nugget Redevelopment Project will be on hand tonight to answer questions about the project.
Rick Oshinski, CEO of Sacramento-based P3 Development, will appear before the Carson Nugget Development Advisory Committee tonight in the Community Center's Sierra Room.
Carson Now plans to show live video of the meeting, as well as hosting a discussion forum.
Many questions are sure to arise, concerning the details on the project and its scope, as well as the developer and how the company was chosen.
As I've been talking to people about this project, I've collected a number of questions, that I put together below.
City moves forward with Business Resource Center idea
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 12:10pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors yesterday voted to proceed with investigating the lease or purchase of the Fireside building (or another similar structure) for the purpose of creating a business resource center. (You can replay the live blog of the meeting here.)
Tammy Westergard leaving business development office for library position
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 7:16amTammy Westergard is leaving her job as deputy director of the Carson City Office of Business Development to take a similar position at the Carson City Library.
The rumor has been floating around for a while, and Tammy confirmed it to me this morning.
Moving over to the library probably will not remove her entirely from the world of business development, considering the library's central role in the Nugget Project.
We will have more details on this change soon.
Friends to host March Madness book sale on March 13
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/28/2010 - 3:01amNugget project: Questions, misconceptions cause emotions to outpace reason
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Sat, 02/13/2010 - 12:14amFor several weeks, I've been working to put together a complete examination of the Carson Nugget downtown redevelopment project.
The mud is starting to fly over the downtown Nugget Project
Submitted by on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 4:41pmIn a tersely worded letter to the Carson City Area Chamber of Commerce, Pat Glick, President of the Carson City Library Foundation, told Chamber President Jim Smolenski that the Foundation is cancelin
