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'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 7:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.
U.S. Marshal arrests former Lake Tahoe Brewery owner wanted by Carson City Sheriff's Office
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 6:58pmThe U.S. Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday arrested Michael Alexander Candelario in Phoenix, Arizona for a failure to appear warrant issued out of Carson City.
Homemakers Needed for Retired Senior Volunteer Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 3:51pmA great opportunity available for an individual to assist seniors in the community with light housekeeping while making a little extra money. Make your own schedule and determine how many hours or days you work $10/hour.
Contact Retired Senior Volunteer Program 775-687-4680 x119 or email khughes@nvrsvp.com.
Carson City's Lighthouse Bar to host 'Pink Party' to benefit Carson Tahoe Cancer Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 10:11amThis Saturday, Dec. 21, the Lighthouse Bar in Carson City is hosting a “Pink Party” charity event with money to be donated to the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center.
Rainbow Girls keep over 30 years of tradition alive with Carson Mall Gift Wrapping fundraiser
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 12:53pmThe International Order of the Rainbow for Girls will hold their Annual Christmas Gift Wrap Fundraiser at the Carson Mall in Carson City Dec. 14-24.
You can bring your gifts to the Mall and the Rainbow Girls will wrap them with love and care. This is the Rainbow Girls' yearly fundraiser and an appropriate donation for the size and amount of gifts is requested.
Odyssey Turns Into a Love Story For Sierra Lutheran High School Alum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:50amCARSON CITY — If Homer wrote the Odyssey today, he might very well title it, The Love Story. The ancient Greek epic poem that chronicles Odysseus’ ten-year journey back from the Trojan War to the Island of Ithaca and his beloved wife and son is, among other things, a love story. And in many ways literally and figuratively parallels the odyssey Taylor Love has been on the past few years.
Veteran returns to thank Bernie Sanders after cry for help at Carson City rally prompts outpouring
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 5:36pmA Navy veteran who told Bernie Sanders that he wanted to kill himself because of his struggle with Huntington’s disease and overwhelming medical bills returned to a Carson City campaign rally three months after they first met to thank the Democratic presidential contender.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Surfing the perfect wave in Tokyo
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 1:06pmIn this long life of mine, nothing looms larger in my memory than riding the perfect wave, well, almost nothing. I could have been a Nick Beck if I hadn't fallen off my board. I used to watch Nick and Joey Cabell surf Cannons off the north shore of Kauai, and wish I could surf like that.
Carson City man jailed for possession of fake $100 bills, suspected stolen credit cards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 11:16amA 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of multiple felony offenses including possession of counterfeit money and possession of debit and credit cards that did not belong to him, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Seventh Annual 'Empty Bowls' in Carson City kicks off Saturday evening
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 4:43pmThe annual Empty Bowls fundraising night is underway and will continue throughout Saturday night.
Empty Bowls is an “international grassroots effort” to fight hunger around the world.
In our local community, volunteers work throughout the year to create handcrafted bowls. Each year, hundreds of bowls are crafted in Carson City for the purpose of the fundraiser.
Deputies, Sheriff Furlong arrest two for burglary while in possession of firearms following foot chase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 11:31amA 29-year-old Carson City man and a 25-year-old Carson City man were arrested for multiple felonies including burglary, possession of a stolen fire arm, possession of burglary tools, and more.
For the Grownups: Holiday Crawl Saturday in downtown Carson City to benefit Holiday with a Hero
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:45pmWith family activities making up the Christmas tree lighting at the capitol on Friday night, Saturday night is reserved for grownups who are invited to take a festive walk through downtown Carson City and make stops and their favorite restaurants and bars as part of a community fundraiser for local schoolchildren who are without permanent homes.
Carson City's annual Project Empty Bowls dinner happening this Saturday at Carson Mall
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:44pmCelebrating the holidays around Carson City is a magic and glorious time, where the community comes together to celebrate and to give through several charity functions. Many in the community are grateful to have a roof over their head and food to eat without much of a struggle. But unfortunately for many families and individuals, having regular meals doesn't come easy.
Carson City neighborhood has experienced flooding for 50 years, a solution is now in sight
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 2:27pmA 50-year-old flooding issue in a Carson City neighborhood could finally see a solution with the “North Carson Area Drainage Plan” proposed by Carson City Public Works.
According to Robert Fellows, P.E., Chief Stormwater Engineer for Public Works, an issue involving flooding or “ponding” in a particular Carson City neighborhood has been on the books as an issue since Carson City was still Ormsby County, going back to the 1970s.
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.
Volunteers sought for Carson City Empty Bowls Project this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 7:17pmHi everyone. We are looking for volunteers for our upcoming 2019 Carson City Project Empty Bowls event! Empty Bowls is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger and was created by The Imagine Render Group.
Carson City Salvation Army seeks Red Kettles workers, hiring event Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 3:32pmThe Salvation Army’s Red Kettles — a holiday tradition that has served as a symbol of goodwill for more than 100 years — is in need of additional "Kettle Workers" at its locations throughout the Carson City region.
Pancakes with Santa fundraiser to benefit Miss Carson City, Miss Douglas County and Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 10:26amPancakes with Santa is a Fundraiser for our Miss Carson City, Miss Douglas County and Outstanding Teen Scholarship Program. It will be held at the Calvary Chapel, 1635 E Clearview Dr., in Carson City, Dec. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m.
Senator Square: Comprehensive Life Skills students make fundraising candles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:31amEveryone has a disability of some kind, but most learn how to cope with or overcome it; however, not everyone with a disability is aware enough to recognize whether or not they even have a physical challenge. These individuals have a severe and profound physical and neurological disability, cannot care for themselves, need full-time assistance, and are some of the kindest human beings in the world, many of whom are students in the Carson City School District and at CHS. Each year, students in the CHS Comprehensive Life Skills program make crafts to sell at the annual CHS Craft Fair and give as gifts.
Carpa Nevada, Flavors of India team up for annual Carson City Pets of the Homeless fundraiser
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 4:48pmFive years ago, Chef Don Pepe launched a holiday fundraiser to help Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials to the pets of homeless persons.
Carson City's Holiday with a Hero fundraiser brings 'Feast with a Hero' Saturday to Slot World
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 5:11pmHeading into its 16th year of giving Carson City schoolchildren living without permanent homes a Christmas for themselves and their family, Holiday with a Hero is upon us and so is the need for the community's financial support.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Giving Thanks And Pulling Punches
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 7:28amThe popular sentiment this holiday season seems to be, "I'm going to save so much money this Christmas by talking politics at Thanksgiving."
Senator Square: CHS staff library lounge kickoff, American Citizen essay winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 8:13amThe American Citizen Essay winners are in, and they all have one thing in common: cash prizes. This year, the Carson City School District Board of Trustees selected the topic, “An early motto of the United States was e pluribus unum, which means ‘out of many, one,’ so how do we embrace diversity and inclusiveness to come together as one country?”
War of the Worlds, Charity Fundraisers, Craft Fairs and more: Events in Carson City for Sat. Nov 23
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:35amHappy Saturday, Carson City! Are you feeling in the holiday spirit yet? Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and soon after it will be the season of jingle bells, red fur hats, ugly sweaters and snow!
Holiday craft fair, interactive play, chili bingo, standup comedy and more: Carson City area ready for action-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 9:57pmHeading into the weekend before Thanksgiving, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 25th annual Carson High School Holiday Craft Fair, a “War of the Worlds” play at the Brewery Arts Center, a Chili Bingo Night fundraiser to benefit the Carson Middle School Band, laughs at the Carson Nugget and much more.
Pair arrested at Carson City drive-thru suspected of vehicle burglaries, using stolen credit cards
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 5:28pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division has identified and arrested two suspects in numerous Carson City vehicle burglaries that happened in October and this month.
Over the past few weeks, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office has investigated numerous vehicle burglaries throughout the West and North sides of Carson City. Vehicle windows had been broken out and property was stolen. Surveillance videos from homes and businesses showed a male suspect.
A Carson City Tradition: 25th CHS Holiday Craft Fair celebrated this Friday and Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 11:51amThis Friday and Saturday is a milestone in Carson City as Carson High School will celebrate its 25th annual Holiday Craft Fair.
Family time Friday, fabulous prizes: Chili Bingo Night to benefit Carson Middle School Band
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 8:36amDelicious, zesty chili served with Bingo games and a raffle with fantastic prizes will guarantee a great family Friday night at Carson Middle School in Carson City.
Carson Middle School Band program's annual Chili Bingo Night happens this Friday, Nov. 22, in the school's gym, 1140 West King Street.
Fundraiser tonight in Dayton, Saturday in Carson City for young girl battling brain tumor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 3:01pmTonight, (Wednesday night) in Dayton, the Sutro Elementary School Boosters Club will host a spaghetti dinner fundraiser for a student, Maliya Gafford, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. A fundraiser is also planned for this Saturday in Carson City.
The dinner tonight is from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Sutro Elementary School multipurpose room, 190 Dayton Village Pkwy, Dayton.
The cost is $5. There will be a raffle, silent auction and a bake sale. Boosters will have a donation box in the office if you are unable to attend but would like to help.
Carson City elementary school's CLS class receives $5,000 donation from Dolan Auto Group
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 10:18amThe Carson City School District would like to share special thanks to Dolan Auto Group for donating $5,000 to Fremont Elementary School’s Comprehensive Life Skills class. The money was awarded as part of a community benefit program the dealership hosts each year.