Northern Nevada
Holley Driggs Law Firm Promotes Three New Shareholders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:54amHolley, Driggs, Walch, Fine, Puzey, Stein & Thompson law firm proudly announces the promotion of three attorneys to shareholders from its Las Vegas and Reno offices. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, attorneys Andrea Gandara, Audrey Damonte and John Savage, join the Firm’s board of shareholders, offering a broad range of experience in bankruptcy, commercial litigation, administrative law, estate planning, probate and tax law.
Each have been key contributors to the Firm's continued growth, locally and across the region, with a dedication to strengthening its ongoing community endeavors.
Hyatt Place Hotel to break ground this spring at The Summit in south Reno
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:41amA northern Nevada developer announced plans Wednesday to build a Hyatt Place hotel at The Summit in South Reno.
Lyon County Schools host own 2020 High School International Economic Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 1:23pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Economics, finance, technology, creativity, teamwork, problem solving, writing, speaking, debate and design: This only begins to explain the plethora of activities Lyon County School District’s economic students had been exploring in the semester leading up to and on the day of the International Economic Summit.
NNDA's Business Edge to examine economic impact of pro soccer in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 9:45amProfessional teams provide a needed source of entertainment and community pride, but what is the economic impact of a professional team? How far does the impact extend through Northern Nevada and into the Sierra region? How do professional teams contribute to and support the community?
Carson City's Rebecca Ostrander overcomes brain tumor, set to graduate from UNLV
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 12:35pmObstacles are nothing new for Carson City native Rebecca Ostrander.
Ostrander, 21, suffered a brain tumor shortly after her 18th birthday. She was forced to spend most of her senior year of high school in hospitals and physical therapy recovery centers.
Silver Oak Senior Men's 2020 golf season registration underway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 1:45pmCARSON CITY — Time for golf! The Silver Oak Senior Men’s Golf Club has officially teed it up for the 2020 golf season. SOSMGC is open to golfers 55 years of age and older and all handicap levels. Dues are $80 which includes your membership and handicap posting in the Northern Nevada Golf Association GHIN service.
Extreme Places and Colonizing Space lecture at the Jack C. Davis Observatory
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 9:38am‘Colonizing Space,’ ‘Extreme Places’ Presentations at JCDO Accompany Mike Thomas to one-of-a-kind spots and outer space for the Northern Nevada lecturer’s opening presentations of 2020 at Jack C. Davis Observatory.
Thomas will talk about “Extreme Places” on Friday, Feb. 7 and “Colonizing Space” on Saturday, Feb. 8. other lectures are free to the public and begin at 6:30 p.m.; doors to the observatory open at 6 p.m.
Jobs for Nevada’s Graduates welcomes new Regional Coordinator in Northern Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 2:34pmJobs for Nevada’s Graduates (J4NG), a statewide high school dropout intervention and work readiness program, welcomes Chyanne Corley as the new Regional Coordinator in Northern Nevada. Chyanne is based in J4NG’s Reno office responsible for the coordination of the 17 J4NG programs throughout the region.
Carson City hosts resource fair for homeless as part of annual 'Point-in-Time Count'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 3:51pmEach year, a national “Point-in-Time Count” is conducted in any community that receives U.S Housing and Urban Development funds as a way to figure out how many people are suffering from homelessness in each community in order to better apply resources.
Carson Tahoe Health helps raise awareness, education for American Heart Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 2:14pmIn recognition of February as American Heart Month, Carson Tahoe Health will be participating in and hosting several educational and awareness events throughout the month.
Local Schools Celebrate National Lutheran Schools Week
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 10:10amSierra Lutheran High School and Bethlehem Lutheran School are taking part this week in a countrywide celebration of National Lutheran Schools Week.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/27/2020 - 8:36pmHeading into Tuesday, activities around the capital city area include a meeting of the Carson City School Board, a gathering of the Carson City Toastmasters at Max Casino, a free presentation in Gardnerville that focuses on understanding Alzheimer's and dementia, plus a showing of the documentary about social media, "Like" in Reno, art exhibitions, and more.
Children's Museum, Nevada State Museum celebrate Chinese New Year in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 3:06pmThe Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada and the Nevada State Museum joined forces Saturday to celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Rat with the annual parade down Carson Street.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Jan. 25
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 1:19amHappy Saturday Carson City! There are a ton of great events in the region this weekend, it’ll be hard to choose which ones to attend! Music, food and fun await below. Check to see what’s happening for this weekend!
Saturday, January 25
Chinese New Year, Carson Comedy Club's military appreciation night, live music and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:45pmHeading into the last weekend of January there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a Chinese New Year Celebration at the Nevada State Museum and the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. The Carson Comedy Club hosts its first Military Appreciation Night on Friday at the Carson Nugget. Carson Valley’s 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest will be underway and live music will keep the Silver State buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
Homeless programs in Carson City and Fallon among Nevada cities to receive $13.4M in HUD grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 4:23pmU.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen of Nevada announced Thursday that $13,417,083 in grants from the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Continuum of Care Program, which provides support for those experiencing homelessness, will be awarded to organizations in the Silver State.
Meeting of Northern Nevada county managers highlights growth, housing and industry
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 6:36pmCounty managers representing Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Churchill and Mineral counties gathered Wednesday in Carson City as a part of Northern Nevada Development Authority's annual “State of the Counties” meeting.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 6:27pmHitting the halfway mark of the shortened work week, Wednesday events around town include Northern Nevada Development Authority's The Business Edge monthly meeting, "State of the Counties" at Casino Fandango, a Capital City Arts Initiative reception for the "Photo Finished 2020" exhibition featuring the works of 9 Carson High School students, a Bee City USA Carson City meeting at the community center, a women's Seeking Safety workshop, and more.
NNDA announces Joint Business Support Program with Adams Hub of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 5:21pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority announced Tuesday its joint business support program with the Adams Hub of Northern Nevada. In partnership with the Carson City Library, the organizations will leverage their combined capabilities and resources to support the business growth and expansion needs of existing companies in Carson City and the region.
Oh rats! Carson City museums to ring in Chinese New Year this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 3:54pmHand-made noisemakers, dancing, music and a short parade will all help usher in The Year of the Rat in Carson City this Saturday, Jan. 25.
Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range to close for construction beginning Jan. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 3:40pmThe Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be closed for construction starting Jan. 27, 2020. For safety reasons, all shooting activities, including reservations and public use, are canceled during construction. The construction schedule is anticipated to last approximately 10 weeks, although it will be contingent on weather conditions.
RHI Powder of Carson City expands powder coating burn off facility
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 12:48pmRHI Powder, a Carson City based company, announces the completion of the installation of its newest large scale burn off oven.
New leadership roles assigned for Carson City School Board, approved calendar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 11:57amDayton Golf Course hosts chili cookoff, tasting and silent auction to benefit Food Pantry
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:02amDAYTON, Nev. — The Dayton Chili Cookers are partnering with Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton Food Pantry for their annual chili cookoff, silent auction, and raffle to benefit the Pantry. Organizers say the community made this event a big success last year, when more than $3,700 was raised, and they are excited to see the turn out this year.
Carson City's Adams Hub for Innovation to host Polish startups for second year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 5:22pmFor the second year in a row, Adams Hub for Innovation in Carson City is collaborating with Entrepreneurs Assembly, The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Warsaw School of Economics to bring 10 very exciting Polish tech startups to explore potential collaborations and the Nevada business climate for their respective wares. This is part of a program funded by the EU, the Polish Government, and the Warsaw School of Economics.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Jan. 18
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 12:12amHappy Saturday Carson City! I hope you’ve all been driving safely on the icy roads, and I also hope you enjoyed the bit of sun we got yesterday! It’ll be another beautiful winter day, and say goodbye to the snow in the next few days because highs will be around 50 degrees for the next week.
We’ve got a ton of great events going on today and tomorrow, so check below to see what’s happening!
Greenhouse Project dinner fundraiser, comedy, live music and more: Carson City region readies for upcoming weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 7:34pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. The Union will host a dining fundraiser for the Greenhouse Project on Friday, and artist Jakota Wass performs at Bella Vita Bistro. The 43rd annual Wild Sheep Show will be held at the Reno-Sparks Convention. Comedian Marc Yaffee headlines the Carson Comedy Club on Saturday with much more in store for the weekend! Read on for more information.
Gov. Sisolak orders state offices closed in western, Northern Nevada due to storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 5:00pmFrom Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak via Twitter: "Due to weather and potentially dangerous road conditions, I've ordered all state government offices (other than essential public safety and corrections personnel) to be closed, effective at 3:30 p.m. today, in Carson City, Washoe County, Storey County, Lyon County and Douglas County."
This also means WNC's Carson City and Douglas campuses will be closed for the remainder of the evening.
Derek Morgan announces candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 6:34pmDerek Morgan, a lifelong independent who is caucusing with the Democrats, declares candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40. Morgan, pledges to never blindly side with either party and refuses to take corporate donations. His platform focuses on education, healthcare, childcare and using technology to increase two-way communication between voters and representatives.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia: Free Presentation Jan. 28 in Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 3:15pmAlzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It's a disease of the brain that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Join the Alzheimer's Association of Northern Nevada for a free presentation Jan. 28 in Gardnerville to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, Alzheimer's disease stages and risk factors, and current research and treatments available to address some symptoms.