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Free community shred and recycle day in Carson City, Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/23/2018 - 2:12pmAs spring rolls in, join DeBug Computers in rolling out the clutter. DeBug Computers is helping the community to stay Cyber-safe at no charge. This is your opportunity to help minimize the chance of identity and personal information theft!
Tire fees fund recycling projects with grants throughout Nevada
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/21/2018 - 3:28pmThe Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources’ Division of Environmental Protection’s (NDEP) Recycling Program has awarded grants to five organizations throughout the State.
Earth Day 2018: Promoting a 'greener' Nevada by reducing plastic pollution
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 9:04amCARSON CITY — In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program is helping to educate Nevada communities about the threats posed by “plastic pollution” throughout the state, and how to lessen the impact of plastic pollution to Nevada’s unique natural environment.
Recycle For Kids Day at Carson Mall parking lot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/06/2018 - 2:22pmIn honor of Earth Day, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada and ComputerCorps will be hosting a “Recycle for Kids” clothing and electronic recycling event on Saturday, April 28th in the Carson Mall parking lot from 9am to 1pm.
Proceeds from donations benefit mentoring for local at-risk children and electronics for children, the disabled, seniors and others in need.
Column: Working together for a healthier Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 9:27amEarth Day at Lake Tahoe has a special meaning. Working together through the Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program, more than 50 local, state, federal, nonprofit, and private sector partners are implementing projects and programs to conserve the Tahoe Basin’s environment and fix past environmental harms.
Solid Waste Management Carson City: We Want to Hear From You
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 3:55pmThe current solid waste management contract for trash and recycle collection services, will be expiring in 2019. The City will be issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) in early summer of 2018 seeking competitive proposals for collection services.
Christmas tree curbside recycling, drop off locations around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 2:08pmIn cooperation with Capital Sanitation and Waste Management, Christmas trees can be placed curbside in Carson City on regular trash collection days or taken to a drop off location. Trees will be chipped in the springtime and used as mulch.
Carson City curbside Christmas tree recycling begins Jan. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/27/2017 - 4:12pmWhile the holiday season doesn’t come to an end until the new year, Carson City offers its annual Christmas tree recycling program for those preparing to scrap the family tree until next year.
Senator Square: Carson High School honors biology students interact with nature
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 12:07amEditor's Note: The following item was written by Emma Doty, Christian Garcia-Perez, and Edwin Vasquez who are Honors Biology students at Carson High School.
Carson High School's honors biology class students recently shared their thoughts on the school's three native habitat gardens that help attract wildlife, expand learning, and benefit the environment.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 14 – 15
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/13/2017 - 5:02pmLeaves turning, wind blowing, and all things pumpkin sprouting up everywhere. It is absolutely autumn in Northern Nevada. Get ready for Halloween with your choice of pumpkin patches. Seeliger Elementary School is hosting theirs for the twenty-fifth year in a row. Take a trip on the V and T Steam Train at the Nevada Railroad Museum, actually take several trips. The annual Harvest Train event offers an all-day wristband that allows for as many rides as you’d like, in addition to museum admission. So many more fun activities are available to you, you’ll have to read on to see them all.
Forest Service plans include pile burning in Little Valley and Clear Creek south of Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 4:00pmThe U.S. Forest Service announced Wednesday its hazardous fuels reduction burning plans for the Carson and Bridgeport Rangers Districts. Among those planned pile burns include 102 acres in Little Valley near the area of last year's catastrophic wildfire in Washoe Valley.
Saturday shred day in Carson City to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 2:04pmThere will be a Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, Oct. 14 in Carson City with proceeds to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada.
Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/03/2017 - 2:51pmThere will be a Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, Oct. 14. The event is open to the public, and individuals and companies are encouraged to participate and is a fundraiser to support the Special Olympics of Nevada. One hundred percent of the money collected will support local athletes.
ComputerCorps to celebrate 20 years with Governor's Mansion gala
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 6:58amTwo decades is a long time to spend collecting used computers and components that nobody wants anymore. A lot of inventory can be amassed in that span.
One look inside the warehouse at ComputerCorps in Carson City tells the story of a business that has been making a difference locally and worldwide since 1997.
ComputerCorps celebrates 20 years with event at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 8:54amComputerCorps.org where “Every Home ‘A’ Classroom” is celebrating its 20th anniversary and will be holding an event at the Governor's Mansion for volunteers, supporters, friends and guests. Come Celebrate the ComputerCorps’ 20th Anniversary with Great Food, Drink, Music, Fun, Raffle Prizes and Memory Lane Photos. Comfortable and Casual Dress.
Event: 20th Anniversary Celebration
Cost: $15 ($20 at the Door) (Includes 5 Raffle Tickets)
When: Saturday, Sept 23rd, 2017, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: NV ST Governor’s Mansion (Nevada Room & Grounds)
606 Mountain St., Carson City, NV 89703
Friday, April 21: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 10:27pmHave you ever had one of those weeks? Well, thank goodness it's Friday. Carson City will help you decompress and forget your troubles. Students, K-12 and University, will enjoy the free swim day at the Carson Hot Springs. The Carson Nugget is turning into quite the downtown hotspot with a different headlining comedian each Friday, in addition to live music in two places. Check out their newest offering, the Beer Bar, during tonight's grand opening. So much more awaits you today, you'll just have to see what strikes your fancy.
FRIDAY:
Carson City computer outfit hosts free document shredding and recycling event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 11:30pmBring your documents and old electronics by DeBug Computer, Inc. at 1817 N. Stewart Street, #30, Carson City to have your documents destroyed and electronics recycled, keeping them out of the landfill.
Thursday, April 20: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 9:50pmCarson City is smoking hot when it comes to great things to do today. Capital City Farm Days takes over Fuji Park with information and presentations for area schoolkids. The Youth Strings Program is ready to dazzle you their Spring Fling Concert tonight at the Community Center. Photographer Fred Howland goes black and white at a special show at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery. Join Sassafras in welcoming Country singer/songwriter Savannah King for a special one-night only show. You’ll want to keep reading, this is just a small preview of the day’s offerings.
THURSDAY:
Earth Day Clothing Drive at WNC this week to Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 7:40amBig Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada will host a clothing drive this week in conjunction with Western Nevada College's Earth Day activities held at the Carson City campus.
DeBug Computer Offers Free Document Shredding and Electronics Recycling
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 3:30pmBring your old boxes of sensitive documents and old electronics to DeBug Computer and clear your clutter on Thursday, April 20th from 11 am - 2 pm. Keep those old electronics out of the landfill! Keep your personal data safe and secure.
WNC Recycling Bins Provided by The Coca-Cola Company and Keep America Beautiful
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 2:15pmKeep America Beautiful and The Coca-Cola Company are working together to address one of the primary barriers to recycling in public spaces by making access to recycling bins more readily available and convenient through the 2016 Coca-Cola/Keep America Beautiful Public Space Recycling Bin Grant Program.
Community Shredding & Electronics Recycling Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 3:46pmProtect the environment while also helping a great cause.
Bring in your old electronics to have them recycled such as: computers, LCD monitors, fax machines, copiers, cell phones tablets, cameras, etc.
When: Saturday, March 11th, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Atlantis Casino Resort (north parking across South Virginia from the Casino) 3800 South Virginia Street, Reno, Nevada
History Channel’s ‘American Pickers’ to film In Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 1:00pmMike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Nevada. They plan to film episodes of the hit series Americans throughout the region in spring 2017.
Carson City assesses flood damage, city crews work to resolve closed roads
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 5:21pmThe Carson City Emergency Operations Center will close its operation at approximately 5 p.m. today. Damage assessment teams will continue their work through the week.
The National Weather Service states that snow is expected later tonight in the Carson City area, with the possibility of periods of heavy snow. We encourage drivers to exercise caution as road conditions can become dangerous.
Fall prescribed fire program to begin in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/08/2016 - 1:43pmThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes federal, state and local fire and land management agencies in the Lake Tahoe Basin, will begin their fall prescribed fire operations as early as next week, weather permitting.
Carson City shred event Saturday raises more than $1,300 for Special Olympics of Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/11/2016 - 1:52amCarson City residents got their shred on Saturday during a recycle event and barbecue to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada, raising $1,360 during the event.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 10-11
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/09/2016 - 7:46pmWelcome to the weekend, Carson City. Happenings, going-ons, and to-dos can be found all over. Early birds catch the Great Reno Balloon Race, while night owls can enjoy karaoke and live music. Kids won’t want to miss out on the Young Eagle flights at the Carson Airport, just make sure to get there on time. Learn about Roswell at the WNC Observatory or meet Author Sandie LaNae at Artsy Fartsy. Our valley offers something for everyone, keep reading and see.
SATURDAY:
Community shred and recycle event Saturday in Carson City to benefit Special Olympics
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/05/2016 - 12:05pmThe Carson City community is invited to participate in a shred and recycle day and barbecue to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada. Document destruction will be done on-site by American Document Destruction and electronics recycling will be collected by Computer Corps.
Photos: Law Enforcement Torch Run golf tourney raises $2,200 for Special Olympians
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/22/2016 - 11:28amSunday was a day for law enforcement and Special Olympians as they teamed together at Silver Oak Golf Course to raise $2,200 for local athletic programs.
Nevada Department of Corrections Officer Tony Cloke notes the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser has been carried between Peace officers and Special Olympians in Nevada for more than 30 years.
Shred/Recycle Day to support Special Olympics of Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/19/2016 - 5:01pmThe community is invited to participate in a shred/recycle day to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada on Saturday, Sept 10 from 9 a.m. to noon at 206 S. Division Street in Carson City.