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Poker run, lacrosse, duck fundraiser and more highlight weekend activities around Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 6:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The American Cancer Society is hosting a poker run Saturday at Mills Park, and a free lacrosse clinic for kids ages 6-12 will be held at John L. Harvey Field. The Nevada Humane Society is virtually hosting its annual “Adopt a Duck” fundraiser for interested participants. Combined with train rides and live music, there’s plenty of excitement going on over the weekend! Read on for more information.
V&T Railway to feature special railbike tour events for remaining 2020 season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 9:27amFollowing the successful launch of V&T Railway's Carson City’s Carson Canyon Railbikes, the organization has announced a lineup of special event railbike tours for the remaining 2020 season. In addition to the standard Carson River Canyon tour, riders can expect extended hours, themed décor and added entertainment attractions.
The romance of traveling Nevada comes to life on the Loneliest Road in America
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/26/2020 - 7:52amNevada’s open roads are beckoning travelers who have been home-bound since mid-March. At a time when 18 states currently won’t accept Nevadans unless they quarantine for two weeks, it’s tempting to hop in the family car and explore Nevada history and nature giving you the opportunity to escape the tedium caused by the pandemic and to temper your wanderlust.
Celebrate Your Dog! Stop by Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/24/2020 - 11:42amMountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living is celebrating National Dog Day all week long, Monday, Aug. 24-Friday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Reno and neighboring residents and their pups are invited to stop by the sales trailer at the 765 South Meadows Parkway Reno, NV 89521, to pick up a free homemade dog treat and enter to win a $50 gift card from Lulu's Pet Grooming. The treats are made with love by Scraps Dog Company in Reno.
In Plain Sight Marketing welcomes three new members to Carson City team
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:05amCARSON CITY, Nev. — In Plain Sight Marketing LLC announces the addition of three new members to the Carson City based marketing and public relations agency. Sierra Davies, MBA, was added as a new an account manager, Pierce Baker as a public relations specialist and Elizabeth Pearson as a public relations coordinator.
Senior loneliness the topic at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 1:14pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Mary Liveratti, who served as AARP's Nevada state president for six years before retiring in 2018. She now serves as a volunteer advocate on behalf of legislation impacting seniors. At Monday's luncheon, she will talk about the role she plays in the University of Nevada, Reno’s NEST (Nevada Ensures Support Together) program, which addresses the social service needs of older Nevadans.
Dense smoke advisory extended through Friday for Carson City area, Northern Nevada region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 10:55amThick, unhealthy smoke from northern California fires continues to saturate outside air Thursday in Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County and throughout western and Northern Nevada, prompting the National Weather Service to extend a Dense Smoke Advisory into Friday morning.
Carson City School District offers parents communication tool to track their child's progress
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 8:39amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce ParentSquare, a new communication platform for parents and guardians to obtain and receive information related to their child’s school. The program primarily utilizes email, text and app notifications to allow two-way communication between parents and teachers.
Nevada Humanities Announces Major Project Grants Now Open for Application
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 4:27pmNevada Humanities is pleased to announce the opening of the Nevada Humanities Major Project Grants that are part of their FY2021 Nevada Humanities Project Grants to Support Public Humanities Projects. These Major Project Grants have a public humanities project focus and will support larger-scale public humanities projects statewide that range from one month to one year to implement.
City of Sparks announces passing of Mayor Ron Smith
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:03pmAfter an almost two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, Sparks Mayor Ron Smith has died. He was 71 years old.
Mayor Smith was officially sworn in as the 25th Mayor of Sparks on November 13, 2018. He was elected to the Sparks City Council in November 2006 and was re-elected to four-year terms in 2008, 2012 and 2016. He served as Sparks Mayor Pro Tempore from 2012-2018.
News Report: Meet-and-greet for Maurice White on August 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 5:04pmIn the pleasantly warm evening air under the trees this past Wednesday, Maurice White, candidate for Carson City supervisor for Ward 2, held a meet and greet at Glen Eagles Restaurant on North Carson Street, and talked to an attentive and respectful audience of about 35-40 people.
NAI Alliance Carson City announces retirement of Cheryl Evans
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 8:47amAndie Wilson, CCIM, an Owner/Broker-salesperson with NAI Alliance Carson City, has announced that Cheryl Evans, CPM is retiring and has sold her property management business to Kevin Sigstad, CCIM with RE/MAX Premier Properties.
Nevada Department of Public Safety to hold hiring event in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 9:27amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety will hold a one-day hiring event in Carson City on Saturday, August 22, 2020.
City National Appoints Shari Chase to its Northern Nevada Advisory Board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 2:33pmCity National Bank, Nevada’s Premier Private and Business Bank, today announced that it has named Shari Chase, Founder and CEO of Chase International, as the newest member of its Northern Nevada Advisory Board. Shari will serve a minimum of a three year term and is one of seven prominent business and community leaders who serve on City National’s advisory board in Northern Nevada.
Carson City's 'Bank Saloon' announces local restauranteur as new operator for the historic, long-awaited bar
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 11:42amNevada Builders Alliance, owner of the Bank Saloon building in Carson City, have announced that Mangia Tutto owner Richard Bragiel will be the new operator of the historic location.
The bar, which is scheduled to open in October 2020, has undergone extensive renovations since it was purchased by the Builders Alliance in 2018. The commercial brokerage of NAI Alliance Carson City was the listing agent and secured the tenant. For more information on the Bank Saloon visit www.banksaloonnv.com.
Opinion: The quest for balance amidst strife
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 1:54pmI've long believed that balance is the key to living. Balancing how we treat ourselves and others makes all the difference between harmony and discord.
Since March of this year, the need for balance has become more clear to me than ever before. Our initial responses to the coronavirus outbreak and the death of George Floyd couldn't have been more imbalanced if we had tried.
Nevada re-launches website for career-seekers interested in apprenticeships, internships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 6:48amThe Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation officially re-launched LifeWorksNV, the statewide work-based learning hub for student career seekers looking for information and opportunities in registered apprenticeship, internships, career and technical education programs, career exploration and more.
Railbike tours, school supply drive, live music and more highlight weekend events in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 10:43amHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Carson River railbike tours begin Saturday packed with thrills for all to enjoy, and Virginia City is hosting several exciting events throughout the weekend. The Brewery Art Center's Flatbed Concert series continues featuring Kingwhistler and Eric Andersen. Read on for more events and happenings.
Do What is Best for You: Enroll in strategies for academic success this fall at WNC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 10:59amA group of seasoned professors at Western Nevada College have some sage advice for new and returning students: Enroll in Strategies for Academic Success (EPY 150) class this fall.
Carson City Library partners with Google, Nevada Sen. Cortez Masto on behalf of small business
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 1:30pmLast week the Carson City Library and Google co-hosted an online workshop for the state’s small businesses including the Nevada Small Business Development Center and the Connected Commerce Council for Nevada.
Carson River Canyon railbike tours begin Saturday, to deliver an experience unlike any other
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 08/03/2020 - 11:28amAll aboard for a unique ride on the rails. Visit Carson City, in partnership with the V&T Railway Commission, have announced an all-new attraction unlike any other in northern Nevada. It’s not a train, it’s not a bike, but it is the Carson Canyon Railbike Tours.
CHS Class of 2020 proudly featured on downtown Carson City banners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/02/2020 - 11:56amThose who have been traveling along the downtown section of Carson Street since July 22 will have noticed the many young faces on the banners now gracing our light poles.
Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed on Aug. 4 for community art project
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/01/2020 - 7:44amTo accommodate a highly anticipated community mural art project, the Tahoe East Shore Trail will be temporarily closed to public access between the Tunnel Creek Café and Sand Harbor all day on Tuesday, August 4, as well as Wednesday, August 5 through Friday, August 7, after 8:00 p.m.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints Dzyak as State Fire Marshal Division Chief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 9:07pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti appointed Mike Dzyak as Chief of the Nevada DPS, State Fire Marshal Division on July 27, 2020. Dzyak previously served as Lieutenant and as Acting Fire Marshal following the retirement of former Chief Bart Chambers.
Appeals Court candidate to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 3:11pmBonnie Bulla, who was appointed to Department 3 of the Nevada Court of Appeals by Governor Steve Sisolak in February 2019, and is running to retain that seat in the November general election, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She is opposed by Susan Bush, a Las Vegas attorney in private practice.
Nevada Department of Public Safety appoints Letos as new Capitol Police Division Chief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/29/2020 - 1:30pmCARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Public Safety Director George Togliatti appointed John Letos as Chief of the DPS Capitol Police Division. Chief Letos began his official command on July 15, 2020, and succeeds Dale W. Liebherr, who recently retired.
Nationally Recognized Classical Concert Series Announces In-Person Performances
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/28/2020 - 11:05amClassical Tahoe, a celebration of classical music that aims to enrich the cultural and community vitality of Lake Tahoe, is adapting its annual Orchestra Festival to a Chamber Music Series in Incline Village from July 30 to August 16. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the careers of musicians and artists, the performance nonprofit seeks to bring awareness on how chamber groups can perform safely for the community while providing a transformative, intimate music experience.
Another endorsement of Mo White for CC supervisor (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 9:37pmIt is my honor and pleasure to offer this endorsement of Maurice White for Carson City Supervisor, Ward 2. It takes only a moment talking with him to realize that Mo has outstanding qualifications for this office. He is passionate about Carson City, and he is very knowledgeable of local issues, down to the minutest details. He has the patience and friendly disposition to discuss them to any depth of understanding that you would care to tolerate. And he’s equally able to discuss them at the policy and philosophical level, if that’s your preference.
Carson Tahoe Emergency Department earn prestigious Emergency Nurses Association ‘Lantern Award’
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 4:32pmCARSON CITY — Last week, the Emergency Nurses Association announced that Carson Tahoe Health Emergency Department received the esteemed Lantern Award for 2020, which will span until 2023. The ENA recognizes just 25 emergency departments worldwide that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research.
Students thrive in Western Nevada College's homeschool program; parent meeting Thursday
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