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Clerk-Recorder candidate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/25/2022 - 11:40pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon be Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, candidate for Carson City Clerk-Recorder. She represented District 3 on the Carson City School District Board of Trustees twice, from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2009 to present.
Clerk-Recorder candidate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/22/2022 - 12:55amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon be Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, candidate for Carson City Clerk-Recorder. She represented District 3 on the Carson City School District Board of Trustees twice, from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2009 to present. Prior to the main event, Henderson mayor and Lt Governor candidate Debra March, who will be present as part of a campaign swing through the northern counties, will be afforded an opportunity to introduce herself and say a few words.
Carson City Toyota selects For Kids Foundation for monthly Campagni Cares program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/13/2021 - 3:11amEarlier this month, another great Campagni Cares recipient was selected: the For Kids Foundation, assisting children from birth through age 20, in Northern Nevada.
Carson City Kiwanis’ food drive supporting Food for Thought, Inc.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/26/2021 - 12:34pmCarson City Kiwanis hosts a food drive for local non-profit Food for Thought, Inc. Food for Thought, Inc. provides food for chronically hungry children in our community. Each week, Food for Thought, Inc. discreetly provides a nutritious bag of food to children for the weekend in 16 local schools.
Carson City's Order of The Eastern Star helps local charities for the holidays
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 1:20pmEsther Chapter No. 3 of Carson City and the Grand Chapter of Nevada's Order of The Eastern Star recently made donations to several charities, including Food for Thought and the Veterans Guest House.
Ward 2 Supervisor candidate to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/02/2020 - 3:09amStacie Wilke-McCulloch, candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors, Ward 2, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She has served on the Carson City School Board for over 11 years since 1999. She currently serves on the board of Carson City Parks & Recreation and the Governor’s Advisory Council for Family Engagement.
Local non-profit agencies around Carson City offer food services for families in need
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 12:46pmIn the midst of COVID-19, several local non-profits, churches, homeless shelters and social services are helping those in need. Community food resources in the Carson City, Minden, Silver Springs, Yerington, Gardnerville and Dayton areas have put together plans and options during these unprecedented times.
Carson City Host Lions Club to Install Officers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 3:55pmThe Carson City Host Lions will hold an Installation Dinner on Wednesday, June 24 beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. at the Carson City Plaza Events Center, with dinner following at 6 p.m. Region Chair Adam Hopkins from the Reno Cigar Lions Club will perform the installation ceremony. The new officers to be installed for the 2020-2021 year will be:
Supervisor candidate Stacie Wilke-McCulloch to speak at Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 3:37amStacie Wilke-McCulloch, primary candidate for Carson City Board of Supervisors, District 2, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon.
2020 primary voting guide for candidates seeking Carson City offices
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 3:50pmBallots have been sent (or will be sent soon) to Carson City residents for the local upcoming elections. These are your candidates, who they are, and what they stand for.
Campaign for Mayor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/19/2020 - 5:53pmAt this time with so many having so little due to the pandemic’s impact on the economy, I have decided against purchasing campaign yard signs. If you are inclined to donate to my campaign, I ask that you, instead, donate to the Food Pantry, Food for Thought, FISH – or possibly help a family by providing them a card for Smith’s, Save Mart, Raley’s, Walmart or Grocery Outlet.
Let's help each other get through this crisis
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 8:22amThis morning we wake up to a new reality in Carson City.
Last night at midnight, by order of Gov. Steve Sisolak, all casinos and gaming machines in Nevada shut down, and with them a large chunk of the state's tax revenue.
Today at noon, all non-essential businesses are supposed to close their doors. A majority of the state's workforce is starting today not knowing if they have a job, if they will be paid, or how they will pay their bills.
New leadership roles assigned for Carson City School Board, approved calendar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 11:57amCarson City community donates 159 winter coats for kids as part of Carson Nugget fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 12:05pmThe Carson Nugget and Food For Thought, a Carson city nonprofit that is dedicated to feeding children in need, teamed up this fall and launched a winter coat drive that culminated Monday where dozens of children were able to pick their new jackets and parkas and enjoy a holiday brunch among friends and family.
Food for Thought closes out coat drive with 130 coats collected for Carson City kids in transition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/21/2019 - 1:15pmOn Monday, Dec. 23, more than 130 Carson City children in transition will receive a brand new coat, a gift and a holiday brunch, thanks to the efforts of Food for Thought, a Carson City-based non-profit dedicated to feeding children, and the generosity of the Carson City Nugget Casino Hotel.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 8:12pmThe spirit of Christmas is in the air as we head into the final stretch of the work week. Thursday events around the capital city feature an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a Carson City tradition with the return of Joyful Noise Holiday Community Show at the Brewery Arts Center and more.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 7:33pmClouds will roll into the capital city region Tuesday keeping temperatures quite chilly. Happenings around town include organized morning and evening fitness walks, a "Stuff the Bus Toy Drive" at Capital Ford, a Planning Commission meeting on the proposed Andersen Ranch development and a Posada event at Mark Twain Elementary. Plus, the Carson City School Orchestra Program will hold its annual Holiday Concert at the community center, The Peanuts Gang Trio will hold a free holiday concert at Sassafras, and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 7:32pmThe countdown to Christmas is on as we head into the first day of the work week. Events around the capital city Monday include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, the first day kickoff of a Holiday Gift Making Camp at the Brewery Arts Center, a Carson River Trails Project open house hosted by Parks, Recreation and Open Space, a Carson City Democratic luncheon featuring a Bernie Sanders campaign presentation, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:05pmWith activities lining up around the capital city through the weekend, Thursday events around the region include a meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition in Silver Springs, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, and a Carson City CASA volunteer information hour and training seminar. Along the music front, CHS Band will host its winter concert at the Carson City Community Center and our own local country music star and Nashville recording artist Art Mulcahy will be at Jimmy G's. Read on for details.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 7:56pmEnjoying the mix of sunshine, clouds and the overall late fall conditions around the capital city? More of the same is expected Wednesday into Thursday, with another system due in time for the weekend. Activities around Carson City include an educational discussion on dementia presented by the Alzheimer's Association at the Carson City Library, a moonlight walk to C-Hill, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, a Carson Valley Community Theatre audition call for two plays, classes and more.
Holiday happenings and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:17pmPartly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-40s looks to be the order of the day around the capital city as we roll into Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Happenings around town include a book presentation by urban fantasy author SM Reine at the Nevada State Library and Archives, a morning fitness walk and evening hike, dance classes, a meeting of the CCSD board, plus festive December music and more with Night Lights Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee. Read on for more.
Carson City School District, trustees haul in awards at 2019 NASB Conference
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 9:22amThe Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards annual conference in Reno, the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The school district and trustees hauled in nearly a quarter of all the awards (4 out of 19) among the 17 districts statewide.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 7:58pmIn December, Mondays don't really seem like Monday. At least for those of us caught up in the holiday spirit of giving and kindness. What a weekend of community fellowship this was among Carson City locals and we're just getting started, counting down the days until Christmas.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:07pmThe days keep moving along, ever closer to the weekend and huge helpings of Christmas holiday activities. Thursday events around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting with the developer of the proposed Andersen Ranch, a presentation: "Feathers and Furs of the Carson Valley" at the River Fork Ranch, an "End to Prohibition Party" at Gather restaurant, and more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 7:53pmThe break in the stormy weather was a short one, with more precipitation later in the day Wednesday, forecasters say. Activities around Carson City on Dec. 4 include a "Red Kettle" job hiring event at the Carson City Salvation Army, a Fitness Lab grand opening on Minnesota Street, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, library activities, classes and more.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 7:30pmSnow days, snow way. At least that's what the weather forecast calls for Tuesday. We'll see mostly cloudy skies before another chance of rain or snow arrives midweek and then a larger storm in time for the weekend. As the saying goes of Nevada weather: Wait a minute and it will change. It is also #GivingTuesday. If you have a favorite organization, it's a good time to send a few dollars their way. Around town there's art showings, a fitness walk, hike, dance classes and an old school film favorite at the Brewery Arts Center hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:40pmWith Thanksgiving leftovers winding down, we're winding up to the second day in December and the first day of the work week ahead, with activities lined up through the weekend. For Monday, activities around the capital city include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Tom Steyer campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more. If you are driving, do be careful out there. For weather-related travel and road updates see NVroads.com.
Small Business Saturday, Feast with a Hero, Santa Photos and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, Nov. 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 9:52pmHappy Saturday Carson City! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Are you ready to supportive our local community with Small Business Saturday? In addition, there are a metric ton of events going on in our region throughout the weekend, so check below to see what’s going on!
Saturday, November 30
Carson City weekend events include Nutcracker Ballet, Small Business Saturday, Polar Express train rides, Feast with a Hero and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 4:33pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 31st season of the Nutcracker Ballet, a Feast with a Hero fundraiser at Slot World, Small Business Saturday throughout Carson City and Carson Valley, photos with Santa, a Telegraph Square sign dedication, Polar Express train rides at the V&T Railroad and more!
Happy Thanksgiving 2019: Carson City events for Thursday, Nov. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:08pmThe last Thursday of November means a big gobble gobble, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy in the games, festivities, activities at home and outdoors. Events are at a minimum, for obvious reasons, but the two big ones are traditions for us in the capital city. The Carson City Turkey Trot at the Governor's Mansion and the free Carson Nugget Thanksgiving community dinner. Enjoy your day and any slight break in the weather. More winter storms are on the way.