Northern Nevada
Ceremonies, holiday craft fairs and more: Carson City region set for Veterans Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 7:55pmHeading into the Veterans Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days. Events include live comedy, art and heater, multiple holiday craft fairs around Carson City and Carson Valley as well as several Veterans Day ceremonies and offers of gratitude to vets and active duty members of the U.S. military on Monday. Read on for details.
Minimum security inmate who walked away from Reno transitional housing now in custody
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 2:26pmUPDATE: Inmate William “Willie” Vareschi was arrested on Thursday, Nov. 7 by the Reno Police Department and is in custody at the Washoe County Detention Center.
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The Nevada Department of Corrections is reporting Thursday that a minimum security inmate walked away from Northern Northern Nevada Transitional Housing in Reno.
Annual fall book signing in Carson City featured at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 4:35pmCARSON CITY — With fall in the air and winter nipping at her heels, curling up with a good book is a great way to spend a few hours – or days – and learn about Nevada in the process.
Carson Tahoe Health, Rotary of Carson City celebrate Labyrinth anniversary and partnership
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 8:57amWednesday marks 13 years since the opening of the outdoor Labyrinth located at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center. The unique space was made possible through a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Carson City.
In 2006, under the leadership of past president Rafael Cappucci, the Rotary Club contributed $75,000 to build the Labyrinth, and gave another $200,000 in support of the Cancer Center project over a four-year period.
Carson Chamber Singers, Joyful Noise Children’s Choir present Carson City concerts Nov. 16-17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 8:18amCarson Chamber Singers, conducted by William Belcher, and Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir, conducted by Michelle Powers, will present Fall Concerts on Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17 in Carson City.
Italian dining: Cucina Lupo restaurant in Carson City to open Nov. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 1:00pmCucina Lupo, Carson City’s newest modern Italian restaurant, invites residents to join them for lunch and dinner services starting Tuesday, Nov. 12. Located at 308 N. Curry Street, Cucina Lupo fills the same space the Martin Hotel recently vacated.
Senator Square: Student reflects on Carson High School girls golf season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 8:43amEditor’s Note: Sarah Wiggins is a CHS sophomore, athlete, NHS member, Leadership member, Blue Crew member, and HOSA Future Health Professional member.
The 2019 season for CHS girls golf was a great experience for everyone on the team. This year, the team was comprised of five girls: Karen Beglin, Sophia Taggart, Karrina Ferris, Brooke Gudmundson, myself, and our coaches, Wade Greenlee and Jack Butler.
Medicare Open Enrollment underway for Prominence Health Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 10:31amNow through Dec. 7, seniors in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Storey, and Washoe counties can enroll for superior health benefits with Prominence Health Plan’s Medicare Advantage plan.
Evening with Divas, ghost investigations, Dia de los Muertos and more: Carson City area ramps up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 8:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the second annual Evening with Divas in Carson City, a Día de Muertos celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Nevada Artists Association’s 40th anniversary celebration, paranormal ghost investigations in Virginia City, a pie baking contest in Gardnerville and much more!
Clocks fall back this Sunday, Red Cross advises to check smoke alarm batteries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 10:56amAs daylight saving time ends this Sunday morning, the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada reminds residents to check and replace smoke alarm batteries to protect against home fires.
Man serving life prison sentence brought up on murder charges in Carson City court
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 10:44amA 61-year-old Northern Nevada Correctional Center inmate was booked Monday on multiple murder charges and made an appearance in Carson City Justice Court.
Critical care physician named to cardiovascular clinical faculty in UNR Med, Carson Tahoe Health partnership
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 3:46pmFollowing a collaborative recruitment between the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Carson Tahoe Health, Lorrel Toft, M.D., F.A.C.C., a cardiovascular critical care physician and researcher, has been recruited as an associate professor for UNR Med’s Department of Internal Medicine as well as a cardiologist on staff with Carson Tahoe Health.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 6:15pmHeading into Tuesday, expect continued sunny skies and cool temperatures. Events for the day include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, Fall job fairs hosted by Nevada JobConnect and the Carson Nugget, the 3rd annual "BOO-nanza" celebration at the Carson City Community Center and library, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.
Fine art show’s 25th anniversary highlights Carson City, Carson Valley artists
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:38pmArtists from Carson City, Minden and Gardnerville will be featured at the 25th annual Northern Nevada Artisan Show and Sale this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 1-2 in Reno.
The event’s 25th anniversary will be dedicated to the memory of Jim McCormick, UNR Art Department chair, artist, curator and one of the founders of the show. Admission is free.
Northern Nevada women honored as local leaders by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:29pmGirl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada is pleased to announce this year’s Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Dinner honorees. Six women, each representing one of the six Girl Scout focus areas, will be recognized at the 17th annual awards dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno.
Silver City Resident Artist Program welcomes Allison Rasmussen
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 3:07pmThe Fall visiting artist with the Resident Artist Program in Silver City is Allison Rasmussen of Carson City.
Valedictorian of the 2018 graduating class at Argent Preparatory Academy, Rasmussen studied art at Western Nevada College through their early college entry program and completed her Associate of Arts degree at 18.
JoAnne Skelly column: Cold weather composting, don’t give up
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 12:48pmI’m watching leaves fall. What does one do with all these leaves? I mentioned in a previous article, some can be used as mulch around trees and shrubs. Others can be shredded with the lawnmower and added to a compost pile. However, winter composting presents a few challenges, primarily due to the cold temperatures. But you can still compost.
Senator Square: Walmart awards Carson High School cheerleaders $5,000 grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 7:58amCarson High School cheerleaders cheered as they entered Walmart in Carson City and then performed two more cheers on top of that. There is an old saying found in a very old book which says, “You have not because you ask not.”
Award Winning Poet David Lee Offers Reading Nov. 2 in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 8:34pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Poet David Lee was a visiting artist at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and will be back again this winter. His repeated stays in the historic Comstock town inspired his latest book of poems, Mine Tailings. It is dedicated to the people of Silver City. The book was released by 5 Sisters Press this Fall, and will be the focus of Lee’s reading at the Silver City Schoolhouse (community center) on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m.
Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region Friday through Sunday to celebrate Nevada Day. Activities include the annual parade down Carson Street, a carnival at Mills Park, the 30th annual Nevada Day Classic, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, beard and rock drilling contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit kids and adults of all ages.
Carson City Sheriff's Office promotes sergeant, two deputies and reserve deputy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 4:45pmCarson City Sheriff's Office held a ceremony Thursday in which a law enforcement officer with the agency was promoted to sergeant, two were sworn as deputies and one sworn as a reserve deputy.
The Ormsby Room at the Carson City Sheriff's Office was a full house as Carson City sheriff's law enforcement officer TJ Boggan, who has been with the sheriff's office since October 2006, was promoted to sergeant. For the past 2 years Boggan has been assigned to the Northern Nevada FBI Safe Streets Task Force.
Nevada Day 2019 Parade Lineup is here
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 7:22pmHello Carson City! Are we excited for the parade yet? I know I am! We’re only a few days away now, so take a gander below to find the parade line up and parade categories.
Events and activities around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 5:56pmWe're days away from our celebration of statehood and the weather around the capital city couldn't be more, well, Nevada-like with daytime highs near 70 and sunny skies. Carson City area activities ahead for Wednesday, Oct. 23 feature an economic roundup presented by the Northern Nevada Development Authority at Casino Fandango, Carson Tahoe's annual "Spooktacular" family event, Firehouse Subs will host our local Search and Rescue for a dinner fundraiser; Sierra Nevada Journeys and Nature Conservancy will present family STEM night in Genoa, plus art showings and more. Enjoy the day.
Virginia company targeting Carson City area businesses in school sports scam
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 10:38amA Virginia company is contacting local businesses in Carson City asking for “sponsorships” for materials to benefit Carson High School. However, according to Carson City School District, this company has no real affiliation with the school nor the district.
Judge denies request to delay trial in Gardnerville, Reno Nevada killings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 5:30pmRENO — Wilber Martinez-Guzman appeared in a Reno courtroom Monday, October 21, 2019 as his attorneys argued for a delay in the case.
Martinez-Guzman is accused of killing a Reno couple, Jerry and Sherri David, and Sophia Renken and Connie Koontz in their Gardnerville homes within a period of 10 days in early January 2019.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 5:58pmAnd we're off as we count down the days until Saturday's Nevada Day celebration, the biggest statewide party of its kind or any kind for that matter. Going into the first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 21, we're looking at sunshine and a high around 70. Events around the capital city include a lunch discussion on the Secret Witness program, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Defense lawyers for man charged with Northern Nevada murders want trial pushed to 2021
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 9:08amLawyers for a Salvadoran immigrant charged with four Northern Nevada homicides want to postpone his trial to determine whether he has an intellectual disability that makes him ineligible for the death penalty if convicted.
Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:26amGood morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!
Every runner sure to experience ‘Success’ at Take it to the Lake half-marathon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 4:54pmRegardless a runner’s place or time at the annual Take it to the Lake Half-Marathon Run, everyone inevitably leaves with a taste of success.
Vote now for Nevada's tartan in kilt contest, coordinated by Northern Nevada Celtic Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 2:27pmLocal resident William Puchert has an online campaign underway to get kilt manufacturer Sport Kilt to offer the Nevada State Tartan through their Design Your Own Tartan Contest. They offer kilts and products for less than $100, which is more affordable to getting the tartan fabric and having it made, which places the costs into hundreds of dollars. Sport Kilt already offers a California State Tartan. The contest deadline is Nov. 1 a day after Nevada Day!
The kilt manufacturer has told Puchert if he can show a significant demand for the tartan style, they would consider offering it as one of their products next year.