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Volunteers needed at Carson City Senior Center during tax season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2023 - 6:25pmDo you love meeting new people? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers will be providing free tax preparation services at the Carson City Senior Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from February 5th through April 10th in 2024. We need a Receptionist two Screeners (“Client Facilitators”), and Tax Counselors.
Volunteers Needed During 2023 Tax Season At Carson City Senior Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/28/2022 - 12:08pmDo you love meeting new people? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers will be providing free tax preparation services at the Carson City Senior Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from February 1st through April 12th in 2023.
We need a Receptionist and two Screeners (“Client Facilitators”). The Receptionist checks people in with tax appointments.
Carson City Senior Center assisting seniors to sign up for COVID vaccination appointments
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:18pmThe Carson City Senior Center is helping seniors living in the quad counties — Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey — age 70 and over in signing up for COVID-19 vaccinations.
Carson City Board of Supervisors extend business license grace period, allocate non-profit funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 1:47pmThe newly elected Board of Supervisors, including Mayor Lori Bagwell, Supervisor Lisa Schuette, Supervisor Mo White, and appointed supervisor Stan Jones, along with Supervisor Stacey Giomi, met for their first board meeting of 2021 on Thursday.
Carson City Soroptimist fill Seniors' Christmas lists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/21/2020 - 5:02pmMembers of Carson City Soroptimist helped Santa fulfill the Christmas lists of local homebound seniors. A big thank you to elves Cynthia Bunt and the FIG Insurance Agency for serving as Santa's workshop, and to Mary Luster for coordinating member efforts and getting the bags full of goodies to the Carson City Senior Center for delivery to homes in time for Christmas.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Mintski
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/16/2020 - 11:48amHappy Wednesday Carson City! Have you figured out what you’ll be doing to celebrate the holidays during these trying times? Here’s a suggestion: by bringing a brand new love into your life!
Sertoma winter coat drive barrels in Carson City, Carson Valley brim over with donations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/10/2020 - 1:45pmThe Sertoma Coat Drive is in full operation for its fourth year of collecting and distributing clothing to the people in the community who are without warm outerwear. With 19 blue barrels in Carson Valley and 7 in Carson City, everyone who wants to donate new and gently used coats, blankets, and warm outerwear is finding a donation spot.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Izzy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 2:28pmHappy Thursday Carson City! Are you gearing up for the holiday spirit? Here's one way to celebrate: Offering an orphaned pup the gift of a new family.
Izzy is a 9-year-old lab who is currently looking for her forever home!
Senator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling Christmas trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 8:18amPastor Tim Plummer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Missionary Area Director, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City to support FCA. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but it does not have to be this way.
Meals on Wheels Carson City joins Subaru of America in holiday giving partnership
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:47amThe Carson City Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Carson City is proud to announce that it will be participating in the 2020 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America — one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the campaign.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Hailey Huloo
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 11:58amHappy Wednesday Carson City! Say hello to Hailey Huloo, our newest Pet of the Week!
Hailey (aka Huloo) is a 5 and a half year old female American Pit Bull Terrier who is currently looking for her forever home where she will be the only pet; she just likes the attention all to herself, and I can’t blame her for that!
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Swan
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 7:28amHappy Thursday Carson City! It's getting chilly out there, and you know there's nothing cozier than a new pup friend to keep your toes nice and warm!
That brings us to our newest Pet of the Week, Swan!
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Chugg
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:48amHappy Friday Carson City! Pet of the Week has been on hiatus for a little bit, but for a good reason: there were no animals at the shelter for adoption!
However, say hello to Chugg, who is our adorable Pet of the Week today.
Chugg came to The Nevada Humane Society in Carson City on the 29th of September, 2020 when he was found as an injured stray.
They have doctored this shy but sweet boy up and he is ready to find his forever home.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Slade
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/02/2020 - 2:21pmHappy Wednesday Carson City! Say hello to Slade, our featured pet of the week. Slade is a very handsome 4 and a half year old cattle dog mix, and he is looking for his forever home with someone who understands his breed.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Trouble
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 3:50pmHappy Wednesday Carson City! Say hello to our newest Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Trouble!
Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning donates over 20 new box fans to Carson City seniors through Fan Drive
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 4:14pmRoper’s Heating and Air Conditioning delivered more than 20 brand-new box fans for Carson City seniors during the annual 2020 KOLO Cares Fan Drive.
This is the second year the Carson City Senior Center has participated in the drive, distributing fans to seniors who either do not have air conditioning or who may not be able to afford to run it.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Bella
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 10:41amHappy Wednesday Carson City, and say hello to Bella, our Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week! Bella is a 9-month-old energetic sweet girl who is looking to find her forever home.
Carson City Humane Society's Pets of the Week: Sir Newton, Lord Leonard, and Lord Rock of Rochester
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 11:08amHappy Wednesday Carson City! We have a special Pet(s) of the Week showcase this week, with three pets total making the spotlight!
Say hello to Sir Newton, Lord Leonard, and Lord Rock of Rochester.
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Shota
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 5:21pmHappy Wednesday Carson City, and say hello to Shota, our pet of the week with a truly amazing rescue story.
Local non-profit agencies around Carson City offer food services for families in need
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 12:46pmIn the midst of COVID-19, several local non-profits, churches, homeless shelters and social services are helping those in need. Community food resources in the Carson City, Minden, Silver Springs, Yerington, Gardnerville and Dayton areas have put together plans and options during these unprecedented times.
RSVP offers Farmer's Market coupons for Carson City seniors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 8:48amOn Friday, July 24 and Friday, July 31, Farmers Market coupons will be distributed from 1 to 3 p.m. or until the coupons are gone. Coupon booklets will be distributed at the Carson City Senior Center in the parking lot, with the help of Carson City Rotary members, RSVP volunteers and staff.
Carson City heating, air conditioning business seeks cooling fan donations for local seniors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 3:43pmLocal outfit Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning is seeking donations of brand-new box fans for Carson City seniors during the annual 2020 KOLOCares Fan Drive.
Carson City's Second Wind Thrift Store slated to reopen Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 12:55pmCARSON CITY — After being closed over two and a half months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Second Wind Thrift Store will reopen on Tuesday, June 2. Everything that you have come to enjoy about shopping at Second Wind will be the same including the great customer service and unmatched treasures.
Heroes of Carson City's meals on wheels, drive-thru serve 475 seniors daily during pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 9:54amWell before dawn, a kitchen crew arrives. Ovens are turned on; food is pulled for today’s meal. Sheet pans are lined, steam pans are filled. Hundreds of disposable cups, trays and lids line the countertops ready to be filled. The crew preps intuitively – they’ve done this many times before. The crew is the Carson City Senior Center. It’s just another morning at the Carson City Senior Center.
Carson City Essential Resource Information Guide for COVID-19
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 3:28pmLocal Restaurants open for takeout and/or delivery
Local Businesses that are open
COVID-19 news stories by Carson Now
Information about Coronavirus & COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
Nevada Health Response
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
Carson City Health and Human Services
https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/
Carson Tahoe Health
https://blog.carsontahoe.com/coronavirus-updates
Northern Nevada Development Authority COVID-19 resources page
https://nnda.org/partners/covid-19-business/
COVID-19 resources from Western Nevada Development District
https://wndd.org/covid-19/
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If you know of any other resources to be added to this list, please email them to kc@carsonnow.org.
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Stimulus Program Information
The coronavirus relief bill passed March 27 by Congress provides payments to individuals who make less than $100,000 a year. The payment total $1,200 for each adult who makes $75,000 or less, plus $500 per child. The payment amounts decrease if you make between $75,000 and $99,000. The income is determined by your latest tax return filed with the IRS. It will use your 2019 taxes if you have filed them already, or your 2018 taxes if you haven't. If you have not filed either year, you can do so here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
If your address has changed since you last filed taxes, you can fix that here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individual/update-my-information
More information: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
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Here is a list of essential community resources around Carson City, along with telephone numbers and website addresses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many offices are closed. Information resources may best be found on the agencies websites.
Carson City outlines department closures, services available in response to coronavirus threat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 6:02pmCarson City officials are continuously monitoring the level of risk of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) to the community. In close coordination with Carson City Health and Human Services, the City Manager’s Office along with City departments in an abundance of caution are coordinating the closure of some offices to take additional measures to slow the spread of respiratory viruses. As closures are announced please visit carson.org/covid19 for information and updates about government services.
Carson City Senior Center closes; meals to be drive-thru, Meals on Wheels unaffected
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 3:18pmDue to the continuing health and safety concerns surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), the Carson City Senior Center is closing the Senior Center to the public.
Carson City homeless benefit with Tom Petty, Rod Stewart tribute bands, WNC fundraising dinner, wine walk, 'Frozen 2' screening at Carson Mall highlight weekend events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 8:40pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. The monthly Downtown Carson City Wine Walk takes place Saturday followed by a performance from Tom Petty and Rod Stewart tribute bands during The Do Drop In’s “A Face in the Crowd” homeless fundraiser at Fuji Park. St. Teresa School will host its 17th annual Crab Feed Fundraiser. Combined with comedy at the Carson Nugget and Brewery Arts Center, the Carson City region is in store for a busy weekend. Read on for more information.
Carson City honors 'March for Meals' Meals on Wheels celebration, serving locals for 45 years
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/05/2020 - 6:56pmCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell delivered a proclamation Thursday honoring March for Meals. On March 22, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 and established a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, March 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/03/2020 - 7:40pmHeading into the middle of the work work, more sunny skies and warm temperatures are on tap for Wednesday with highs in the mid-60s. Activities around town include a yoga class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a midweek meditation series offered at Carson City Yoga, a firearms course, plus Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women, a Carson Valley Trails Association celebration more.