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Obituary: Thomas A. Bohemier
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 5:36pmMr. Thomas A. Bohemier, 74, of Brooksville, Florida passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side on October 11, 2020.
Virtual Family Storytime at the Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:13pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
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.
Advocates to End Domestic Violence hosts virtual 'Light after Dark' fitness event Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 2:52pmCarson City-based Advocates to End Domestic Violence will host a virtual version of its annual Light after Dark 5K/10K Walk, Run, Hike, Bike and Beyond awareness fitness event and fundraiser this Saturday, Oct. 17.
Carson City School District hiring for several needed and necessary operational positions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 8:56amCARSON CITY — The global pandemic has proven challenging to businesses and organizations across the state, country and world. Many local school districts cannot find people to fill open positions including transportation, custodial, nutrition, nursing, paraprofessionals and crossing guards. Many are struggling to even maintain enough substitute teachers.
Texas woman identified in Lake Tahoe boating tragedy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 10:34amThe woman who died in Lake Tahoe on Friday in an apparent drowning has been positively identified as a 30-year-old El Paso, Texas resident.
V&T Railway offers family-friendly, Halloween-themed spooky railbike rides
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 1:25pmCARSON CITY — V&T Railway is celebrating Halloween with family-friendly and spooky railbike rides. Running Friday, Oct. 23 through Sunday, Oct. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 31, V&T Railway will offer children and adult focused haunted railbike rides at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., respectively.
Gov. Sisolak proclaims Monday as Indigenous People’s Day in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 10:35amCARSON CITY — Envisioning a future that incorporates the values of indigenous people, Gov. Sisolak has proclaimed Oct. 12 Indigenous People’s Day in Nevada. The proclamation recognizes the Paiutes, Shoshone and Washoe nations as early inhabitants of the Great Basin, and it reiterates the state’s commitment to close the equity gap between indigenous people and the larger population.
Carson City school meal program extended through remainder of 20-21 school year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 8:30amThe Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce it has been approved for the U.S. Department of Agriculture waiver to provide free lunch and breakfast for all children 18 and under through the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year (June 2021).
Tahoe bears on the move: Agencies advise practice of proper food, garbage storage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 11:15amFall has arrived in the Sierra Nevada bringing the steady change of turning leaves and a noticeable chill in the air. The fall season also means bears are actively searching for food, even down into the lower valleys.
Senator Square: Carson High School leadership students raise breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:51amBeing a student at Carson High School is rewarding enough, academically speaking, but learning is happening everywhere; however, forcing a teacher to dress in pink, from head to toe, wearing a pink tutu, is a different story and an exciting fundraising opportunity.
Tragedy on Lake Tahoe after boat found adrift with six kids on board
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 11:46amA person hearing cries for help from Lake Tahoe Friday evening brought out a full emergency response to the middle of the lake.
Carson City Library hosts Virtual Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/09/2020 - 9:46amThe Carson City Library will be hosting a virtual story time for PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families on Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Community Safe Halloween in Carson City on Oct. 31
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/07/2020 - 10:55amHalloween isn't over just because Carson City will celebrate Halloween on Friday October 30. Nope.....We Thin Veilers are hosting a Drive By Trick Or Treating event on Saturday October 31, for a Community Safe Halloween for Children and Adults.
Drive your little ones on by and join in the fun.
Lions Club kicks off Annual 'White Cane Days' in Carson City Oct. 10 and 11
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 10:24pmSaturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, have been designated “White Cane Days” by the Carson City Host Lions Club.
Lions will be available at the North Carson Street Save Mart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day to bring awareness to the public of the sight preservation programs the Lions support, and to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Days.
Explore the underpinnings of 19th century women’s fashion Oct. 7 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:12pmLearn what Nevada women of the late 19th century were carrying under those Victorian era gowns Wednesday (Oct. 7) at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Celebrate the Fall Season on the Comstock with a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Train
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 3:30pmTake advantage of the crisp fall air and the gorgeous high desert scenery with a ride on the Virginia Truckee Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Steam train.
Senator Square: Carson High School retro-homecoming a big capital city success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/03/2020 - 11:55pmThe Carson High School Retro-Homecoming and Respect Week went without a hitch, and the beauty of it was administrators, teachers, and staff had nothing whatsoever to do with making the decisions as the students chose both the candidates and the winners.
Sierra Lutheran High School to host Nov. 7 Christmas craft fair, vendors can sign up now
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 6:21pmSierra Lutheran High School will host the 3rd Annual Christ is Christmas Craft Fair Saturday, Nov. 7, on the SLHS campus from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The school will be strategically using outdoor and indoor space on its 34-acre campus to promote the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season within social distancing guidelines.
Babysitting in the time of COVID-19: No cost virtual class offered for teens
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 3:45pmBabysitting classes have often been offered in the Carson City area by a variety of agencies, but none have been offered during a pandemic until now.
Learn about the region’s snakes this Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 12:06pmCARSON CITY — Learn about the snakes of northwestern Nevada this Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. in Carson City. George Baumgardner, curator of natural history, will offer brief demonstrations starting at 1 p.m. and repeated until 3 p.m. for visitors passing through the museum’s demonstration gallery.
Carson City's Brewery Arts Center reveals new mural, 'Cleansing the Soul'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 11:58amThe Brewery Arts Center has a newly created mural on the Second Street wall done by an artist from the Nevada Artist Association Gallery, Diana Uzzell.
Carson City offers business supply assistance with sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 11:02amCarson City has launched its online Business Supply Assistance program as of Sept. 24. The program is designed for businesses holding a valid business license within Carson City are eligible to apply for personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies in order to facilitate compliance with public health measures.
Through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund will help Carson City cover the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 emergency and its continued response and recovery efforts.
Nevada News Group political columnist to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/25/2020 - 9:20amNevada News Group columnist Jeanette Strong, whose award winning political commentaries appear bi-weekly in the Lahontan Valley News and online on the Nevada Appeal website, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon. Her remarks will be teleconferenced from her home in Fallon.
Spirits Abound in Virginia City this October with multiple spooky events
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 6:32pmThe historic mining town of Virginia City is regarded as one of America’s most haunted cities. This October 31 and throughout the month, uncover spooky tales and festive family adventures for all ages – all aligned to accommodate current restrictions and guidelines – during “Hauntober.”
School resource officer training brings deputies to Carson City from around Nevada, Arizona
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 3:35pmThis week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted training of school-based officers provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The training is viewed as essential certifications for officers working within educational environments and critical to the success of the “triad” concept of policing in school programs.
Rare basket with ties to Geronimo to be exhibited Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 9:29amCARSON CITY — A Mescalero Apache basket with a provenance to Native American leader Goyahkla, also known as Geronimo, will be discussed from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
Parent representatives needed for Carson City School District Family Life Committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 7:40amThe Carson City School District is seeking two (2) more applications from parents to serve as members on the district’s Family Life Committee.
Voya Financial honors Carson City teacher with $2K grant for innovative STEM program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 9:06amVoya Financial, Inc., a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced Monday that Adrienne Wiggins, a teacher at Empire Elementary School in Carson City, has received a $2,000 grant as part of the company’s 2020 Unsung Heroes awards competition.
Think Kindness global program coordinator to speak Tuesday at Carson City Rotary meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 11:09amKindness is on the agenda at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Jimmy Gleich, from the Think Kindness organization will be the featured speaker on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The public is invited to attend. The organization’s mission is to inspire acts of kindness in schools and communities around the world.