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Carson City to be center focus in Reno-Tahoe International Airport's 'Taking Flight' art exhibit
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 11:02amThe Carson City Arts: Taking Flight Inaugural Art Exhibition at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will host an opening reception on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the new art installation in the airport, featuring artists from Carson City.
Nevada legislators: represent our interests, not Mayor Bloomberg's (Opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 10:04pmOur new governor and legislature have begun to meet in session and show their true colors. It is not a pretty sight. One of their first acts this past week, by a party-line vote, was to pass legislation they characterized as “closing the gun show loophole” and “common sense gun regulation.” With a title like that, you know there’s nothing “common sensical” about it.
Carson City’s Marcus Yeager represents Boys and Girls Club in Youth of the Year competition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 7:23pmThe Boys and Girls Club statewide Youth of the Year competition was hosted Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center by Carson City’s Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.
Carson City’s representative is a 16-year-old Carson High School senior named Marcus Yeager, who is in the top tenth percentile in school and is a Commander in ROTC.
Grand Re-Opening Gala for Carson City Community Center Theater
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:18amCarson City celebrated the grand re-opening of the newly remodeled Bob Boldrick Theatre in style with a black tie gala Tuesday night.
JoAnne Skelly: Bee City USA
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 11:06amCarson City is a Bee City USA as of October 2018. When I first saw the sign, I didn’t know what it meant.
It is fitting that the state capital should be the first and only (so far) Bee City in Nevada. The city is now the 76th Bee City in the USA.
Closure and delay report for greater Carson City area on Tuesday, Feb. 5
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 8:13amNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered all state offices in Carson City, Douglas and Washoe counties to open at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The Carson City Mayor and City Manager have ordered a 10 a.m. delayed opening for municipal offices.
Carson City schools are closed today. There will be no student activities, including after-school and evening programs, practices or contests. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health.
All Carson Valley schools in Douglas County are operating on a 90-minute delay.
Douglas County lake schools are closed.
City offices close early in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 3:53pmHeavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions have led the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City to close city offices early Monday.
"Due to the inclement weather and dangerous road conditions, the City Manager and Mayor have decided to close all City offices and allow City employees (other than essential public safety personnel) to leave at 2 p.m. today Monday, Feb. 4," city officials said in an announcement.
The Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee meeting scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday night has been canceled, according to the city web site.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pmUPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 9:08amHello Carson City. Today is the middle of the work week, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Time to start thinking about those weekend plans, especially if they involve travel as weather changes are ahead and snow is expected in the Sierra by Saturday. As for today, enjoy the sunshine. The weather service says expect partly sunny skies and a high of 55.
Who was Bob Boldrick and why is the Carson City Community Center theater named for him?
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 12:20pm“Who is John Galt” is the opening line of the Ayn Rand’s most popular novel “Atlas Shrugged.” In Carson City, the question being asked by the general public now that the spotlight is on the revitalization of the Bob Boldrick theater is “Who is Bob Boldrick?”
Reno Orthopedic Clinic celebrates opening of new Carson City facility
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 7:23pmReno Orthopedic Clinic (ROC) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its newest facility at 1365 Medical Parkway in Carson City Thursday evening.
Intimate Designs Floral cuts ribbon on new Carson City location
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 10:05amA ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new location of Intimate Designs (ID) Floral Wednesday night, with Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell doing the honors.
Tuesday Evening Hike - Mayor's Park hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 3:47pmJoin our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at the corner of Koontz Lane and Center Drive. We will walk on sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park.
For the winter, these hikes are moving onto paved paths in town and will be 3-5 miles long and with duration of about 1-1/2 hours. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required.
Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.
Carson City Democrat MLK Day luncheon to explore Nevada's black history
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 5:47pmJo Etta Brown, executive vice president of the Alliance for Retired Americans and a senior member of the Nevada Commission for Women, will be the featured speaker at the Martin Luther King Day luncheon sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee of Carson City.
Ms. Brown's presentation will feature a review of Dr. King's legacy as an advocate for peace and social justice, the mostly forgotten story of Nevada as "the Mississippi of the West," and the little-known history of African Americans in Carson City and Carson Valley.
Ceremony, street closures part of Monday inauguration at State Capitol in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 4:31pmNevada's 30th governor will take office on Monday, Jan. 7 at an inauguration ceremony held in front of the State Capitol in Carson City.
Stephen F. Sisolak, Nevada's first Democratic governor in two decades, was elected on Nov. 6, 2018. He will take the oath of office on the front steps of the Capitol Monday at 11:30 a.m., according to his inauguration web site.
Capital Buzz: Carson City becomes the 76th Bee City USA in nation
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 5:54pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to become a Bee City USA. This completed the efforts of the Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space to accomplish this certification.
Carson City mayor Bob Crowell to present State of City address
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 12:18pmMayor Robert Crowell will be addressing the citizens of Carson City on Wednesday, Jan. 30 to highlight all that has been done by the various city departments in 2018 and what can be expected to be started or completed in 2019 in this “city on the move."
January Board of Supervisors meeting will fill several vacancies
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 9:52amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Jan. 3 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 East William Street.
Cultural Commissioner Karen Abowd honored for leadership in the arts with creative tribute
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 1:07pmHappy Holidays to Carson City Nevada Government Mayor Pro-Tem and Cultural Commissioner Karen Abowd! I dusted off my sewing machine to make her a Burning Man inspired Holiday Stocking as a memento of thanks for her leadership in the arts.
City staff then filled it with holiday goodies while the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada donated their creativity to make a banner and snowflakes! At today's Board of Supervisors meeting, Karen's last of 2018, the community, in unison, thanked and acknowledged her tireless efforts in creating a better cultural landscape for Carson City.
Wreaths Across America at Eastside Memorial Park in Minden
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 6:32pmCarson City Mayor Bob Crowell was among those in attendance Saturday for the "Wreaths Across America" ceremony at Eastside Memorial Park in Minden.
New Smart Foodservice Warehouse Store in Carson City opens with ribbon cutting ceremony
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 1:09pmCarson City’s latest food market opened to commercial business customers Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grocery chain's newest store, located at 222 Fairview Drive in the Lowe’s shopping center next door to Office Depot.
Tuesday Evening Hike to Mayor's Park hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 6:38pmJoin us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at the corner of Koontz Lane and Center Drive. We will walk on sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park.
Water and sturdy boots or athletic shoes required. PLEASE BRING A FLASHLIGHT because it is dark on these walks.
Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.
New gift items unveiled at Carson City Chamber Artisan Shop in time for holiday giving
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 12:07pmThe Carson City Chamber continues to search for new items for their artisan store to launch in time for holiday gift giving. This year, the Chamber partnered with Silver State Industries to introduce the first in several series of collector’s puzzles featuring iconic Carson City scenes.
Carson City marks World War I Armistice Centennial with Bells of Peace ringing
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/11/2018 - 12:54pmThe centennial anniversary of World War I Armistice was observed Sunday morning at the Nevada State Museum in downtown Carson City with a "Bells of Peace" commemoration featuring the replica Liberty Bell displayed in Loftin Park, the outdoor courtyard just east of the Dema Guinn Concourse.
What's happening around Carson City on Armistice Day, Sunday, Nov. 11
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 8:33pmToday is Armistice Day, Nov. 11, precursor to the modern Veterans Day holiday, which is observed on Monday.
On this date 100 years ago, armistice was signed ending World War I in Europe.
Tazmanian Boxing Club cuts ribbon on new Carson City location
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 2:11pmIn a strong showing of community support, Tazmanian Boxing Club owner Francisco Rodriguez cut the ribbon to his gym's new 8,000 square-foot fitness facility Saturday morning with the help of family, friends, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and Carson City Board of Supervisors.
Schedule of events for Veterans Day through the weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 1:39pmFrom free concerts, to pet adoptions, to a new memorial, here are the list of events for 2018's Veterans Day.
CHS partners with History Channel in ‘Take a Vet to School’ Carson City event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 11:21amCARSON CITY — In partnership with the History Channel and Charter, Spectrum Communications, Carson High School will host a ‘Take a Vet to School’ event in the school’s library, Wednesday in honor of Veteran’s Day.
St. Peter’s Episcopal 150th anniversary celebrated, commemorative coin available Nov. 10
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 3:38pmAs the hymn proclaims "All are welcome in this place" and that includes those who attended the Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church building’s 150th anniversary celebration this summer that acknowledged the first service held in this historic church located at 314 N. Division St. in Carson City.
Nevada State Museum in Carson City to commemorate 100th anniversary of end of World War I
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/04/2018 - 9:57amIn honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be hosting a special event: “Armistice: Commemorating the End of the Great War" on Saturday, Nov. 10.