Fundraisers
Meals on Wheels Carson City joins in nationwide March for Meals
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 2:00pmMeals on Wheels Carson City, a program administered by the Carson City Senior Center, announced today that it will be participating in the 17th annual March for Meals, a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain healthy and independent at home.
Shoe Tree Brewing Co. unveils new Rice Street Lager, talks Carson City partnerships
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 10:51amShoe Tree Brewing Co. is into its second year in production and has proven to be an asset to the Carson City community outside of doing what it does best: Pouring its own brews.
Whether it’s fundraising or live music shows, Shoe Tree has been first in line to lend a hand when its community has called out for help.
Barbecue fundraisers help Carson City's Warm Springs inmates take WNC classes
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 12:18pmBarbecues at Northern Nevada Correctional Center are doing much more than feeding inmates in Carson City.
Piggy-backing off a successful Veterans Integration Program at Warm Springs Correctional Center, Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center is now helping NNCC educate its prisoners through the college.
Artist Tony Jackson opens Rice Street Tattoo, Carson City's newest ink parlor and art space
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 2:01pmEvery tattoo artist dreams of one day opening their own shop, said Tony Jackson, and now he’s done just that.
Rice Street Tattoo, aptly named for its location on Rice Street in Carson City, will officially open Tuesday, Jan. 1.
Dayton Food Pantry in need of hams, sleeping bags during holidays
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 10:21pmFor the winter holidays, the Dayton Food Pantry has a goal of collecting 200 hams. In addition, the Pantry is in need of clean blankets and sleeping bags to distribute.
Community helps Dayton Food Pantry reach its Thanksgiving goals
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 4:04pmThe Dayton Food Pantry hit its goal to collect and distribute 300 turkeys during the days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.
“I can't thank everyone enough. During November, the community helped the Pantry reach 1,250 people who needed food," said Pantry manager Alie Trier.
Local retailers look to boost Carson City economy on Small Business Saturday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/24/2018 - 2:02pmBlack Friday is all about putting companies in the black, a good shot in the arm for the national economy.
Senator Square: Administrative secretary gives wings to Carson City children, families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 6:30amIt is that time of year again to organize the family adoption for the Angel Tree, organized by Denise DiMarzo at Eagle Valley Middle School. DiMarzo has been working with school counselors and school social workers to identify children and families in need and help as many as possible.
Rolling in the Knead: Cookie dough sales raise whopping $9,200 for Carson City school
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 10:05amCARSON CITY — Eagle Valley Middle School went ‘dough to dough’ in the Parent Teacher Organization’s annual cookie dough fundraiser. In total, the gross sales were equivalent to more than $23,000. The school earns about 40 percent of total gross sales, bringing the net total to $9,200. A total of 1,547 units were sold.
Catmandu to waive adoption fees for Maddie's Pet Adoption Days Nov. 16-17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/24/2018 - 3:56pmCatmandu to waive adoption fees for Maddie's Pet Adoption Days Nov. 16-17. All adotpion fees will be waived with a reimbursement going to Catmandu from Maddie's Pet Project.
Catmandu is a non-profit cat adoption center located at 1829 Brown Street in Carson City, NV. It is a homey, cage-free adoption shelter. The shelter relies entirely on donations and the proceeds from fundraisers. Catmandu provides a comfortable and low-stress environment for cats in transition;the ultimate goal being a cat for every home and a home for every cat.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 8:33pmSunny skies are ahead for Carson City and much of western Nevada for Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. With events taking shape in time for Friday's Passport to Downtown and Saturday's Nevada Day parade, there's lots of activity brewing this Tuesday including a morning walk and evening hike hosted by Muscle Powered, the annual Carson Tahoe Health Spooktacularl, fundraisers, art showings and more.
Bordewich Bray Students Raise $15,000 for Enrichment Activities
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/18/2018 - 1:33pmEighteen students, who were the top fundraisers from Bordewich Bray Elementary School, were treated to a catered luncheon at the Governor’s Mansion Tuesday, Oct. 16.
In total, more than $15,000 were raised at Bordewich’s Jog-a-Thon event, Oct. 5.
The money, raised for the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), will be used to support and enhance the students’ education through various enrichment activities throughout the year.
Carson City deputies team up with Special Olympics Nevada for Tip-A-Cop at Applebee's
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 1:00pmApplebee’s will partner with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday to host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Nevada.
10th Carson City Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner for The Greenhouse Project set for Nov. 12
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/14/2018 - 12:15pmCARSON CITY — The 10th annual Celebrity Chef & Harvest Dinner, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, takes place Monday, Nov. 12 at Cafe at Adele’s, in what has become one of the area’s most anticipated events. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. An Angel Donor for the evening is also sought.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/10/2018 - 5:22amHello and welcome to the middle of the work week, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. It is also International Walk to School Day, so be prepared to see a lot more school children walking with their parents and friends to school along sidewalks and crossing streets. Among other featured events include the launch of "Trailblazing Nevada,” a new museum experience inside Battle Born Hall at the Nevada State Capitol, a fundraiser at Firehouse Subs for a Carson City cancer patient, a GOP open house, a talk about climate change at WNC and more.
Artsy Fartsy: Carson City's hometown gallery for Northern Nevada Artists
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 1:50pmJeffery Pace might be a business owner, but his boss, he says, is the community, and he loves working as its employee.
Carson City’s own Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery is a story of the age old American Dream. Pace built his business from scratch with two passions in mind: art and community.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 4:42amGood morning Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 77 days until Christmas. Among today's featured events are a morning organized walk and evening hike, an estate planning seminar, the second League of Women Voters Election Forum, a fundraiser for a Carson City woman diagnosed with cancer, art exhibits and live jazz.
Fundraisers Oct. 9-10 for Carson City woman diagnosed with cancer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/03/2018 - 5:48pmMy loving sister, Susie Bongers, who moved to Carson City from Vietnam in February of 1973, attended Carson City schools until graduating from Carson High School in 1986, works with her mother and sister at MJ Beauty Salon, has been diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme, the mother of all brain cancers.
Nevada conservation department employees donate to Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 8:28amThe employees at the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in Carson City have two fundraisers annually for area non-profits. This year, our staff raised $1,800, and one of the nonprofit recipients is the Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada, also known as WAIF.
Adulting 101: Carson City JAG program teaches career skills, communication and self-advocacy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 10:05amJobs 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.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 18 - 19
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/17/2018 - 5:35pmWe are running out of summer weekends. I know that’s hard to believe right now, but hoodies and everything pumpkin is just beyond the horizon. Grab summer with both hands and go enjoy this beautiful city. The Brewery Arts Center brings Dennis Johnson and the Mississippi Ramblers to the stage for tonight’s free concert. Check out the Railroad Museum for your fill of music and antique motor cars. Car lovers have two shows to choose from today: spectators will be able to enjoy both, but you’ll have to pick one if you want to enter your ride. Keep reading for more summertime fun.
Fundraisers continue for Carson City children injured in crash; Wednesday at Firehouse Subs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 3:47pmA fundraiser will be held Wednesday at Firehouse Subs in Carson City, and so far, nearly $23,000 has been raised overall for the family of Anthony Francone and Kristyn Smithwick of Carson City, whose children were injured in a fatal July 29 Oregon crash that took the life of the children's stepsister, 17-year-old Gabbi Smithwick.
Carson City Democrats luncheon to feature state Supreme Court justice
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 9:32amAssociate Supreme Court Justice Lidia Stiglich will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. Justice Stiglich took the bench in January, 2017 after appointment by Gov. Sandoval, having been a 2nd Judicial District judge in Reno since December, 2012.
Karl Neathammer to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 11:01amFormer tribal court judge and pro tem Justice of the Peace Karl Neathammer will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon.
Carson City Mayor Crowell to be Dems luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 11:56pmCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on July 16 at Carson City's Round Table Pizza, near Starbucks in the Walmart retail complex, just off of College Parkway. All-you-can-eat buffet lunch available. All are welcome.
Environmental watchdog to be Dems luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/04/2018 - 5:43amJohn Hadder, executive director of Great Basin Resource Watch, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon.
GBRW is a Reno-based environmental justice organization dedicated to protecting the health and well being of the land, air, water, wildlife, and human communities of the Great Basin from the adverse effects of resource extraction and use. They advocate on behalf of policy solutions that reduce toxic emissions, protect water resources, and preserve human and wildlife habitat.
Carson City community radio pioneer to be Dems luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 12:12amBrian Bahouth, news director at KNVC 95.1 FM, will be the featured speaker at the Democratic luncheon on Monday, July 2nd. Before coming to Carson City, he served as news director at three other community radio stations: KRZA in Alamosa, Colorado, KVMR in Nevada City and KUNR in Reno.
More than 4,000 pounds of food donated through Dayton Stamp Out Hunger
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 2:04pmWilderness advocate to be Carson City Dems luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 8:36amShaaron Netherton, Friends of Nevada Wilderness Executive Director, will be the featured speaker at the Carson City Democratic luncheon on Monday, June 25.
Wild horse advocate to be Dems luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 10:00amDorothy Nylen from the Wild Horse Preservation League will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. She will review strategies advocated by the League for keeping wild horses free from slaughter and eventual extinction, and will explain what members of the public can do to help advance those goals. The group hopes to avoid having all of Nevada's wild horses confined to a limited number of sanctuaries.