Empty Bowls
Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights reunites with the Empty Bowls Project
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 11/17/2014 - 4:22amThe Annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights and Official Tree Lighting tonight, Friday, Dec. 5. is more than just flipping on the holiday lights in downtown Carson City; Santa, carolers, soup, hot chocolate, and ice skating all play a part in the fun.
The Itinerary for the festival is as follows:
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: November 7, 8, 9
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 11/07/2014 - 2:52pmHappy Friday, Carson City! We have survived 'HalloweeNevada' Day and now it's time to enjoy the autumn weather, warm drinks, good music, and the craft fair season.
Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: October 17-23
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/17/2014 - 10:58amHappy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.
Empty Bowls Carson City Glazing Day! Free family fun at Carson City Pottery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 10:49pmLocal artists, young and old are donating handmade bowls for a fund raising event that will be held during the Capital Tree Lighting ceremony on December 5th, 2013.
Restaurants are providing the soup and bread that will fill our Empty Bowls. For a minimum donation of $12, you may select one of the bowls and enjoy a warm winter meal to launch the holiday season. The artisan bowl is yours to keep as a reminder that there are empty bowls in our community. There will also be an art auction at the event!
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: October 10-12
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/10/2014 - 1:52pmHappy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.
Every week, as I have for the last two years, I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby.
Statewide Nevada 150 events held throughout second half of September
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/11/2014 - 3:45pmMany celebrations are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of September. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and help bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held Sept. 15 through 30.
Project Empty Bowls: Free pottery making event Saturday to end Hunger in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/09/2014 - 5:00pmDesign your own pottery for the greater good this Saturday at the Children's Museum in Carson City. Project Empty Bowls will be working with all ages making bowls from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Dec. 5 Empty Bowl's soup feed fundraiser at the Carson City Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights.
No experience necessary. Come create a bowl to donate and help the Empty Bowls Carson City Project to feed the hungry in our valley.
Free pottery making event Saturday helps Empty Bowls feed hungry in community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 1:09pmMake it a FUN date night and lend your crafty hands to creating a bowl to donate for the Empty Bowls Carson City Project. 18 & up for this event. Spaces are filling up FAST so RSVP NOW!
Come play with clay and contribute to feed the hungry in the Carson Valley area. Got questions about the event?
Bowl Making Event Saturday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 10:57pmEnjoy a free family event this Saturday. Come and make an Empty Bowl to donate to the Empty Bowls Carson City Project in the lower level of the Children's Museum. 813 N Carson St, Carson City, NV.
All ages welcome. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 26.
For more information on upcoming events, please like our Facebook page here and visit our website here.
December's Empty Bowls Project in Carson City raises more than $2,700 for FISH
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 01/11/2014 - 9:08amThe Empty Bowls project, a locally organized fundraiser that culminated at the Carson City Silver and Snowflake Festival on Dec. 6 and was initiated to bring awareness of local hunger issues, raised $2,722.35 for Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, which feeds, houses and provides services for more than 20,000 people in Carson City annually.
Hundreds donate to Carson City Empty Bowls hunger awareness fundraiser during Silver and Snowflakes holiday festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 10:53pmA grassroots project to raise money and bring awareness of ongoing hunger issues in the Carson City area — The Empty Bowls Project — was the bright diamond among the many shining stars featured at Friday night's downtown Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights celebration.
More than 600 handcrafted artisan bowls made by dozen of local potters were featured for this inaugural event, led by Robin McGregor, owner of Carson City Pottery. Festival-goers paid $10 for each bowl, which were filled with steaming hot varieties of soup donated by local restaurants.
Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights 2013 features Empty Bowls Project fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2013 - 11:46pmChristmas and holiday lights will illuminate the Capitol Building and downtown Friday night when Carson City flips the switch at the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights celebration.
The event brings thousands to downtown Carson City marking the city's official kick off of the Christmas and holiday season. Festivities begin at the capitol grounds, 5:30 p.m. where more than 300 voices of the Carson City 5th Grade Music Students Singing Ensemble will provide musical entertainment.
First ever Empty Bowls event to end hunger set for Dec. 6 during Festival of Lights
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/20/2013 - 12:35pmThe inaugural Empty Bowls Project kicks off its campaign for the Carson City area Dec. 6 at the downtown skating rink during the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.
Empty Bowls is a grass roots movement to end hunger. Local artists young and old donate handmade bowls. Restaurants donate soup and food. For a minimum $10 donation you choose a bowl and fill it with food.
Empty Bowls Project of Carson City - Make a Bowl Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2013 - 12:02pmLocal artists, young and old are donating handmade bowls for a fund raising event that will be held during the Capital Tree Lighting ceremony on December 6th, 2013.
Restaurants are providing the soup and bread that will fill our Empty Bowls. For a minimum donation of $10, you may select one of the bowls and enjoy a warm winter meal to launch the holiday season. The artisan bowl is yours to keep as a reminder that there are empty bowls in our community. There will also be an art auction at the event!