Community Service

Carson City Soroptimist will honor five Girls of the Month during its Program Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23, noon until 1 p.m., at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

This meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required. There is no charge to attend, however a plated lunch with choice of entrees, selected in advance, is available for $16. To reserve a seat, and select an entree, email sicarsoncity@gmail.com or leave a message at 775-297-4890. Reservations deadline is Monday, Jan. 21 before 5 p.m.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office is looking to expand its Volunteers in Partnership program and is looking for citizens to assist and participate. Also known as VIPS, the sheriff's office is looking for persons to assist in citizen patrol, administrative support, front counter reception and the jail visitation program.

Here are some random tidbits on domestic violence I bet you didn't know:

According to the Nevada Domestic Violence Resource Manual, most victims of domestic violence leave their abusers — often several times. It may take a number of attempts to permanently separate because abusers use violence, financial control, or threats about the children to compel victims to return.

CARSON CITY — Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement by drawing attention to the many ways after school programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things — such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do and poetry — and discover new skills.

For the second year in a row, the Carson City Library was nominated to receive the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, this time by Congressman Mark Amodei.

CJ Manthe from Carson City will be honored in November by the Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada at the 16th annual Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Awards Dinner.

A 44-year-old transient man was arrested early Friday morning at a Carson City casino for felony parole violation for allegedly attempting to possess or sell a stolen vehicle, and a contempt of court warrant.

RENO, Nev. — Teachers from all over the world have arrived in northern Nevada. In an exchange of cultures, teaching practices and friendship, these teachers will bring worldly experiences into the community and the classroom.

A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday evening in the 6900 block of Bigelow Drive for resisting a public officer, a misdemeanor, and battery on a firefighter, a gross misdemeanor, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

4-Paws 4-H Fundraiser. Doggie Bake Sale.

Where: Benson's Feed on 2750 Hwy 50 E.
When: 9AM-12PM
Our youth group is selling homemade, all-natural dog biscuits in sizes large, medium, and small. All proceeds go to 4-Paws Dog Club of Carson City.

As a part of community service, we will be collecting dog food and pet supplies for PETS OF THE HOMELESS.

Carson High School opened its doors a little wider and a little longer Monday night with a back to school open house event that was extended to the entire Carson City community.

Hello and happy Monday, Carson City. Today is Sept. 10, 2018. This morning kicks off the first of four days of volunteer training at the Nevada State Museum, and tonight Carson High School hosts its community-focused Back-to-School Night, “Open House, Open Hearts."

Come one, come all. Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., this once-a-year event takes the traditional back-to-school night to a whole new level as Carson High School opens its doors a little wider and a little longer.

Tech Shield welcomes Karen P. to their team. Karen is a high school graduate and is currently a student at Western Nevada College pursuing a career in nursing with a minor in IT.

CARSON CITY — This Monday, Sept. 10, Carson High School will open their doors a little wider and longer for a Back-to-School Night event. “Open House, Open Hearts” will be a community event focused on the following:

Dr. Melissa Jones of Carson City Orthodontics has given over 30 scholarships for free orthodontia work to deserving youth in Carson City since 2012. All she asks in return? For the recipient to perform community service hours as a “smile ambassador.”

Jobs for America’s Graduates, also known as JAG, is a program across the country that teaches life skills to high school students, so that they can be prepared for the work force after graduation. However, Carson City’s own Pioneer High School’s JAG instructor, Chyanne Corley, has taken that idea farther. She teaches her students not only to be prepared for the work force, but to become confident, well rounded adults.

The Moose Lodge No. 2709 and the Women of the Moose are having a fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Booboo's Buddies Pet Hotel, 1749 Old Hot Springs Road in Carson City.

Albert Einstein said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” But it is difficult to imagine that Monday, just two days away, is here already, and it is now time once again for students, parents included, to set that alarm clock and prepare for the 2018-2019 school year.

Let’s give this outdoors thing another try. Yesterday’s Jazz and beyond performances were moved indoors at the Brewery Arts Center when the rain hit, but I have more hope for today’s skies. Look for The Other Brothers Band this evening in the Comma Coffee Courtyard. Carson City BMX hosts practice and racing at the track in the Livermore Sports Complex; all ages are invited to participate, and one day memberships are available for those who’d like to try it out.

The annual Third and Curry Farmer’s Market, held seasonally every summer in downtown Carson City, was recognized as one of the ten markets across the country to be featured during National Farmer’s Market Week on Saturday.

CARSON CITY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, in conjunction with the Nevada Appeal, is selling dining cards featuring coupons from more than a dozen local restaurants. Proceeds will help fund tween and teen leadership programs, Torch and Keystone Clubs.

CARSON CITY — Wednesday marked the opening day to apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship. High school students graduating from a Nevada high school in spring 2019, who plan to attend Western Nevada College in fall 2019, must apply for the scholarship no later than October 31, 2018, to be eligible.

Time marches on. We’ve moved into August, meaning that the end of summer is in sight – even if the temperatures make that hard to believe. You’ll want to continue to take it easy, the smoke from the California fires makes for unhealthy air conditions. Stop by the Carson City Art Gallery this evening for a meet and greet with this month’s featured artist, wood-turner Dave Mills. He will also be demonstrating his craft. Food truck lovers won’t want to miss out on Wheeled Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center. Let someone else handle the cooking and enjoy some time mingling with your neighbors.

It can be hard to wait for the weekend, especially when you’ve got the 25th Annual Taste of Downtown to look forward to. The fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence fills the streets with tasty treats from over 40 local restaurants, several bands, and fun for the entire community; it’s the best party of the summer.

The Kiwanis Aktion Club of Carson Valley recently completed a community service project in an effort to help brighten the days of some of the community's senior citizen population.

Over the course of the month of June, the Aktion Club painted 30 flower pots and planted live flowers in them. In early July, the flowers were donated to Brookdale Senior Living in Gardnerville to be distributed to the residents there.

Volunteers from Carson Valley Medical Center assisted club members with the planting on July 2.

What a day. The Concert Under the Stars brings Jefferson Starship to the outdoor stage at the Brewery Arts Show. Get there early to peruse the silent auction items and food vendors; the annual fundraising benefit for the Greenhouse Project is always the talk of the town. The Greatest Showman on Earth makes an appearance at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch: it’s Chautauqua night, and Doug Mishler will be portraying “Circus Showman P. T. Barnum.” The Stewart Indian School in east Carson City has history reaching into the early days of our state.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will present Community Service Awards for year 2018 recipients in a brief ceremony on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at 5:30 p.m. at the monument at the entrance to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park.

A 64-year-old Mound House man was arrested Wednesday for gross misdemeanor impersonating a police officer among other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

First off, I want to send a huge shout-out to the first responders, firefighters, and their support staff. We dove head-first into fire season, and like always, they work tirelessly to keep us safe. Thank you. Parks and Recreation has been leading a series of guided informative hikes along various trails. Today you’ll find a trip to Riverview Park with your four-legged friend in mind: Trails 4 Tails is open to all friendly, leashed dogs who love to sniff new things.