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Bella Voce Winter Concert canceled due to weather
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 1:47pmCANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: How many songs can a choir sing about snow? Quite a few, considering the metaphorical gold mine that is snow! It is the blanket the Earth pulls over herself as she slumbers, hushed and still. It hides the uneven and flawed places of the ground, it ushers in the holiday; we play in it. It is the beginning or the ending of life, depending on the composer.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, November 17
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 12:10amHappy Sunday, Carson City! It’s going to be a beautiful fall day, so check below to see the ways you can enjoy it!
Events and Happenings for the Carson City Region for Saturday, Nov. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/16/2019 - 1:34amHappy Saturday, Carson City! There are a ton of wonderful events happening in our region today, including the first Indigenous Peoples Heritage Day at the Children's Museum, a Turkey Shoot, Lego Club, Polar Express and more! Take a gander below to find out what we have going through the weekend.
Saturday, November 16
Polar Express, live comedy, 'Matilda the Musical,' garden craft show and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/14/2019 - 8:34pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include Polar Express train rides, Touched By Angels hosts a garden craft show on Saturday, a night photo shoot at the Nevada State museum, Rob Sherwood headlines the Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget, 'Matilda the Musical' and more!
Senator Square: Carson High School athletes excel across the board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 9:14amEveryone in Carson City is invited, always invited, to come on out and support the CHS athletic teams and programs, especially when so many of these individuals and teams have been so successful. A great many athletic events are happening this week and beyond with regional competitions in soccer, and state competitions in tennis and cross country.
Veterans Day 2019 events around Carson City, Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/08/2019 - 12:41pmHonoring those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Veteran's Day is Monday, Nov. 11 with a number of events happening around the capital city and Northern Nevada which began this week and will continue through Tuesday.
Carson City Schools Salute Veterans with Events and Displays
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 12:41pmCarson City students are recognizing and honoring military men and women this week with Veteran’s Day displays and events. Veterans from all branches of military service, as well as families of students, have been encouraged to attend events Thursday, Friday and Tuesday. Campus visitors should check in at the front office at each school site.
Carson Chamber Singers, Joyful Noise Children’s Choir present Carson City concerts Nov. 16-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 8:18amCarson Chamber Singers, conducted by William Belcher, and Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir, conducted by Michelle Powers, will present Fall Concerts on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17 in Carson City.
Brewery Arts Center celebrates Carson City region's talent with 'Evening with the Divas'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 1:14pmThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, is thrilled to announce the line-up for their fundraiser “Evening with the Divas”, a once in a lifetime event in which four great talents take the stage at the Performance Hall for one incredible evening.
Senator Square: An invitation from Carson High School's athletic director
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 6:11am(Editor’s Note: Roman is the Carson High School Head Football Coach, Athletic Director, and teacher of weights, athletics, and boys physical education.)
Hello from CHS in Carson City. I want to share this information with you so that you may be able to come and support our many students participating in Fall Sports. The list below has upcoming events for each sport in which our new Athletic Leadership Council is going to push out to their teams and friends to come support one another. In the spirit of unity, we want to reach out to both the staff and community to invite all of you to do the same.
Ghost tours, show-n-shine, chili cook-off and more featured at 2019 Dayton Valley Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 4:48pmThe 31st annual Dayton Valley Days kicks off this weekend with a street festival, food booths, plenty of games for kids, a host of family entertainment options including gold panning, ghost tours, a vehicle show and shine, chili cook-off, Sunday pet parade and more.
Senator Square: Carson High School opens doors and hearts to everyone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: This week's guest writer is Kelly K. Edmundson, MA, MFT, LCADC(P). Kelly is the Lead Safe School Professional School Mental Health Worker III at Carson High School.
Carson High School will again open its doors a little wider and longer for the 3rd Annual Back-to-School Night like no other Sept. 9. Open House, Open Hearts is a community event focused on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing parent and guardian engagement at CHS, and celebrating the community, creativity, and diverse talents of Carson City.
Carson High School to host community-focused Back-to-School Night
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:19amThis Monday, Sept. 9, Carson High School will open their doors for the third annual “Open House, Open Hearts” Back-to-School event. The community event starting at 4:30 p.m. will focus on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing guardian engagement at Carson High School and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.
Joyful Noise Carson City Children’s Choir to begin Fall session Sept. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 3:39pmCarson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin Fall Semester rehearsals on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 10, 4 to 5 p.m., at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom, 449 W. King Street in Carson City.
Nevada Arts Council announces fiscal year 2020 grant recipients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 3:26pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced Friday the awarding of more than $1 million in statewide grants to 172 recipients ranging from individual artists to nonprofit organizations and public institutions for the 2020 fiscal year.
Senator Square: Seniors of Carson High School class of 2019 prepare to graduate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 8:26amAnticipation of graduation and trepidation about the future are the thoughts running through the veins of the Carson High School Class of 2019 as they contemplate walking onto the football field as high school seniors and bouncing off the football field as CHS graduates looking forward to the new places and faces of tomorrow.
Carson City Soroptimist to present annual awards and scholarships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 10:50amCarson City Soroptimist will present grant awards to two women, and honor the achievements of local high school seniors, on Wednesday, May 22, noon to 1 p.m. at Glen Eagles. The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required.
Carson High School's Wind, Blues Jazz ensembles win big at Music in the Park Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 8:41amCARSON CITY — The Carson High School Wind Ensemble and Midnight Blues Jazz Ensemble performed in southern California taking home numerous awards at last weekend’s Music in the Parks Festival.
Paying respects at Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at State Capitol
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 7:52pmThe 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony was held Thursday, May 2 at the Capitol Mall in Carson City.
Two southern Nevada law officers memorialized Thursday at Capitol Mall in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 3:39pmTwo Nevada law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty were recognized Thursday in a ceremony with their names added to a memorial on the Capitol Mall in Carson City.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 7:42pmWe're working our way into Thursday, April 25, 2019 and feeling the warmup around the Carson City region. Winding down our work week we have art, theater and railroad history talks, library presentations, a fitness walk, climate change discussion, back pain wellness workshop, music ensemble at the community center and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson City School District Honors Educators and Employees of the Year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 9:25amCARSON CITY — Nicolas Jacques, music teacher at Carson Middle School, was honored last night as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, James “Jim” Pike, special needs school bus driver for transportation, was recognized as the Education Support Professional (ESP) Employee of the Year for the district.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.
Pinwheels for Prevention cover Carson City Legislature, raising awareness to prevent child abuse
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 11:31amApril is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Carson City has gone blue with the Pinwheels for Prevention Campaign, a national event hosted by Carson City’s Advocates to End Domestic Violence, and Prevent Child Abuse Nevada.
On Friday, Carson City residents joined together to plant pinwheels across the Nevada Legislature's lawn, in an effort to raise awareness about preventing child abuse.
“The pinwheel is an uplifting reminder of childhood and the bright futures all children deserve,” a spokesperson for the national event said. “We want to reinforce the notion that healthy child development serves as a foundation for both community and economic development.”
Senator Square: Unplugged and loving it at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 8:41amCHS celebrated its Second Annual Carson Unplugged event this past week where staff and students were encouraged to unplug from technology and be present in the moment, enjoying more face-to-face interactions and less screen time.
What's happening around Carson City on St. Patrick's Day Sunday, March 17
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 8:56pmHappy St. Patrick's Day, Carson City! May the luck o' the Irish be with you on this fine Spring-like Sunday.
Leprechauns may well have had a hand in turning our seasonal fortunes around and making the ground hog look like he knows what he's doing.
St. Paddy’s Weekend Events Happening Around Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 3:45pmSt. Patrick's Day is a day to celebrate Irish heritage, excellent music, food, and of course, drinks galore. Check out the list for St. Paddy's events and other happenings throughout Carson City this weekend.
Carson City School Board meeting to discuss competitions, early release days
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 4:05pmThe Carson City School Board will host its next meeting on March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Topics to discuss will include the Superintendent’s Report, which will go over the NJROTC Orienteering Team and the report from the national competition. In addition, the Carson City High School Cheer Team and the recognition of third place winner at the USA Spirit Nationals Competition will be discussed.
February School Board Meeting to discuss climate change, extracurriculars
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 1:41pmThe Carson City School District February meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, beginning at 7 p.m.
One item on the table for discussion is the adoption of “Schools for Climate Change,” described as a non-partisan, grassroots, youth-adult campaign with a mission to empower schools to speak up for climate change in order to protect current and future generations.
Grand Re-Opening Gala for Carson City Community Center Theater
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:18amCarson City celebrated the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled Bob Boldrick Theatre in style with a black tie gala Tuesday night.