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Carson City and Silver City Become 'Arts and Culture Sister Cities'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 7:27pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Carson City’s recognition of the importance of arts and culture to a thriving community is very much in line with that of nearby Silver City. The Comstock town is known as an "Arts and Cultural Resources Production Center" due to the work residents have contributed in the fields of arts and cultural resources.
Partners for Success: Carson City health department’s flu clinic helps ready city for crisis
Submitted by editor on Fri, 11/09/2018 - 7:10pmEditor’s Note: This is one in a series of articles, Partners for Success, highlighting the agencies that make up Partnership Carson City, an alliance of resources dedicated to creating a healthy community.
Between working two jobs and caring for her pets, Trudi Gaye doesn’t have much free time. “When I do have time, I want to spend it with my animals,” she said.
Carson City's In Plain Sight Marketing awarded for excellence in public relations
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 2:39pmCarson City-based In Plain Sight Marketing, LLC was presented the Public Relations Society of America’s Award of Excellence in the category, Earned Media Relations — Online, Print and Expert Positioning, and the Bronze Spike award for community relations for its work on behalf of the Carson City Senior Center and Meals on Wheels Carson City.
Carson City woman picked as top 10 finalist for CNN Heroes of 2018
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/01/2018 - 2:31pmAn 88-year-old Carson City woman who has dedicated the past 15 years helping people throughout Northern Nevada learn English and become American citizens is among 10 finalists selected by CNN as a Top Hero for 2018.
SMART21: What It Means to You (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 7:41amAs Nevadans decide who will be our state leaders for the next four years, we want to highlight the most significant project affecting the controller’s office and many others.
Nevada launches network to connect young adults with internships, apprenticeships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 7:55amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation officially launched a statewide work-based learning hub, LifeWorksNV.org, for young adults in high school, post-secondary or out of school to find internships, apprenticeships, and on-the-job training.
UNR rural medical care clinics available, flu shots offered Saturday in Dayton
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 8:45amNorthern Nevadans who are uninsured, underinsured or without a social security number can receive free medical care this October through December 2018 at upcoming University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Student Outreach Clinics including a new Rural Outreach Influenza Clinic in Dayton.
League of Women Voters hosts Carson City election forum series beginning Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 12:01pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums this Monday and Tuesday and again Oct. 15-16.
Carson City offers drive-thru flu clinic Saturday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 8:47amIn collaboration with Emergency Management, EMS, Fire, Public Works, and the Sheriff’s Office, Carson City Health and Human Services will host a drive-thru flu clinic on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Carson City DMV parking lot.
Taylor Creek Visitor Center at Lake Tahoe to host Fall Fish Festival
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 4:19pmThe annual Fall Fish Festival at Lake Tahoe, where Kokanee salmon arrive with all their colors and sizes, will be held this weekend, Oct. 6-7, 2018, at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center.
Carson City area kids to join 4-H and Google in computer science challenge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 4:12pmCARSON CITY — Kids and teens ages 10-14 in Carson City will join more than 150,000 children across the country in leading the 11th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge throughout the month of October. This year’s challenge, Code Your World, teaches young people computer science skills through four engaging hands-on activities.
Nevada Historical Society lecture explores legacy of George Gershwin
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 1:07pmWhen the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra held its very first concert fifty years ago, it played the music of the iconic American composer George Gershwin.
As part of its Reno Philharmonic Exhibition Lecture Series, the Nevada Historical Society will welcome guest lecturers Dr. Mark Clague and Timothy Freeze, both musicologists, who take on the topic, “Gershwin’s Legacy.”
Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewing Co. awarded bronze at Great American Beer Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 10:32amShoe Tree Brewing Co. of Carson City received a bronze medal at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival competition held in Denver this weekend.
Yerington High School named to Nevada Department of Education's Shining Star list
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 10:59amYerington High School in Lyon County has been named one of 31 Shining Star schools recognized by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE) for achieving four- and five-star status while also serving a high percentage of students in poverty.
Operation Safer Streets: 5 arrested, 90 checked in Carson City sweep
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 1:37pmFive were arrested in Carson City recently including one fugitive, two offenders and two civilians in a sweep conducted by the Nevada Department of Public Safety, Parole and Probation, the Carson City Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:26amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.
Flu prevention discussion featured Friday at Carson City Senior Center
Submitted by editor on Tue, 09/11/2018 - 11:51amCarson City Nevada Triad presents Flu Prevention, a presentation designed to help people become more aware about the dangers of Flu and how to keep the germs away, at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Friday, Sept. 14, at 11:45 a.m.
Pirates invade Bob McFadden Plaza Saturday in downtown Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/08/2018 - 4:05pmCommodore Kraken and his scruvy crew of pirates arrived from Reno Saturday morning, coming ashore on Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City for "Pirates on the Plaza," a fun-filled fundraising event to help the area's homeless.
Spooner Lake portion at Nevada State Park to close this fall to address forest concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 2:39pmWith dense vegetation spanning over 300 acres, the iconic Spooner Lake portion of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park is increasingly susceptible to environmental disturbances threatening the health of the Tahoe Basin. State officials from forestry, parks and lands announced Thursday the closure of the Spooner Lake portion of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park from Sept. 12 to Nov. 16 to address forest health issues.
USDA partners to provide transitional housing for rural people in recovery from opioid misuse
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/03/2018 - 9:10amOn International Overdose Awareness Day, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced Friday that USDA has formalized an innovative agreement in which a nonprofit organization will purchase homes from the Department and convert them to transitional housing for people recovering from opioid misuse.
Nevada governor completes mission to Japan, begins trip to Australia
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 8:06pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has completed his trip to Japan with the National Governors Association. Sandoval has now arrived in Australia for the second leg of his journey.
Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City preparing for Pirate invasion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 5:44pmLook alive, because buccaneers are sailing into the Nevada state capital for “Pirates on the Plaza,” a fun-filled, family-friendly fundraising event on Bob McFadden Plaza, located between Carson and Curry streets along the old Third Street in downtown Carson City.
Nevada receives $13.5 million in Federal Homeland Security funding
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 3:56pmNevada has been awarded $13.5 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year, the state's Public Safety Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security announced Wednesday.
$1.2 million available for recreational trails projects
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/27/2018 - 1:31amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of State Parks administers grant funds from the Recreational Trails Program of the Federal Highway Administration. Approximately $1.2 million in funding is available for the 2019 fiscal year. Applications are due by November 9, 2018.
Literary Enthusiasts of All Ages Will Take to the Streets of Reno for the Fifth Annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 3:45pm“Open a New World,” the fifth annual Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl, will take place Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., featuring an exploratory afternoon and evening of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, and workshops.
Where Wild meets West: Virginia City Rodeo returns this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 1:40pmDon your boots and cowboy hats for two-days of rodeo in Virginia City this weekend. It’s a Wild West show done up Virginia City style, filled with favorite events and a whole lot of the unexpected.
Friday fun in the Carson City area: a Movie in the Park, Jazz and Beyond, and more
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 6:11amIt is finally Friday. As August melts away, it brings us closer to the new school year. Carson High returning students are invited to the Senator Kick-off this morning to get their fill of back-to-school updates. Families will love the Movie in the Park; bring a blanket or chairs and come prepared to enjoy ‘Coco.’ Three days of high-flying fun begins today at Heritage Park in Gardnerville as the Splash Dogs competition gets underway. You will always find live music around town on Fridays, but during the Jazz and Beyond Festival, it seems like music is everywhere.
Funding for AlertTahoe fire camera network announced at Tuesday Tahoe Summit
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:56pmFunding for upgrades and new cameras for the 26-camera AlertTahoe network, which tracked more than 100 fires for firefighters in 2017, was announced Tuesday by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Seismological Lab Director Graham Kent in a presentation at the annual Lake Tahoe Summit.
Carson City Triad presents Extreme Heat: How to avoid hot weather emergencies
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 9:05amCarson City Nevada Triad presents Extreme Heat, a presentation designed to help people become more aware about the dangers of extreme heat and how to avoid them, at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Friday, Aug. 10, at 11:45 a.m.
Governor Sandoval's 'Nevada in Africa' trade mission wraps up in Durban, South Africa
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 1:56pmDURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval’s trade mission to Africa concluded on Friday in the coastal city of Durban, South Africa. Durban, also known as eThekwini Municipality, is home to the largest and busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa.