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Carson City spring cleanup 2013 begins April 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/06/2013 - 7:57amGrab a rake, a broom, a pair of work gloves and be prepared to apply some elbow grease, Carson City's annual spring cleanup week begins April 15.
Whether you're looking to haul junk from the basement to the landfill, are a senior and need help getting rid of debris, or maybe you need to get rid of old cans of paint, Carson City has several programs available.
Here's a list provided by the city of what's available:
Carson City sheriff's officers make several weekend felony drug, battery arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 1:29pmCarson City Sheriff's Office deputies made numerous felony arrests over the weekend, mostly on drug and assault offenses. One arrest was for witness intimidation and threats allegedly made by an inmate in the city's jail, while another arrest was made after a man reportedly threw a wrench at a Jeep, smashing the window, while a 2-year-old was inside.
Carson City firefighters help children in need
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 3:42pmSome Carson City firefighters traded in their fireman hats for Santa caps today to help out area children in need. The Carson City Firefighters Association went on a shopping spree at Walmart to buy toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Assistance Program.
Carson City shows its holiday best at Snowflake Festival of Lights
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 9:49pm-
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Being the capital city of Nevada, Carson City once again shines brighter and bucks the rest, turning the lights on Friday to not one but two Christmas trees during the kick-off of the two-day Snowflake Festival of Lights.
Perched on the State Capital steps, some 300 voices of the Carson City 5th Grade Singing Ensemble sang Christmas carols to a crowd of hundreds (if not thousands) of parents, siblings, dignitaries, retirees, state workers and locals who swelled onto Carson Street in good measure.
Holiday cheer at two-day Carson City Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 11:52am
Carson City's annual Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights has become so well received over the years that the 2012 festival will now run for two days. The enhanced event is tonight, Friday, Dec. 7, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ice skating continues until 10 p.m.
Tonight's night's festivities begin on the capitol grounds with the state tree, a bristlecone pine, and downtown Carson City being lit along with a procession including Santa, Mrs. Claus and the 300 voices of the Carson City 5th Grade Music Students Singing Ensemble.
Carson City Chamber of Commerce contributes money and toys to Salvation Army
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 12:19pm
Carson City Chamber of Commerce members filled two barrels of toys to overflowing at the recent Chamber Breakfast Club hosted by the Salvation Army.
In the first photo, shown are from left are: Chamber Chair, Stan Jones, Purple Avocado; Howard Brunje, Nevada Division of Human Resource Management and Lt. Mark & Lt. Leslie Cyr, Salvation Army.
Carson City kids get free school supplies
Submitted by admin on Sat, 08/11/2012 - 11:35pmThe school year is just around the corner, which means it's time for back to school shopping. But not all students can afford to buy the supplies they need. News Four's Ashley Cullins tells us how Target is teaming up with The Salvation Army to get kids ready for school.
Salvation Army Hosts School Supply Drive
Submitted by admin on Mon, 07/16/2012 - 6:59amThe Salvation Army of Carson City will host a three-week Back-to-School backpack and school supply drive starting July 16, ending August 6. The items will be distributed to underprivileged children in the Carson City area.
Canned Food Drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 11:14am
Event Date:
July 13, 2012 (All day) Bring your canned foods and non-perishables to benefit the Salvation Army's food drive!
Food barrels are available at three Greater Nevada Credit Union branches. Stop by our branch in North Carson, on Eagle Station Lane in South Carson, or our Dayton branch between now and July 13, 2012 to make your contribution.
Thanks for supporting our community!
Today is the Day of Your Salvation/Hoy es El Dia de Tu Salvacion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/12/2012 - 1:16pm
Event Date:
May 4, 2012 - 7:00pm Come and visit us May 4-6 at Iglesia Ebenezer El Buen Pastor 150 E. Roland Street, Carson City, NV 89701
Today is the day of your Salvation
Ven y visitanos a nuestra campaña Mayo 4 al 6. Hoy es el Dia de Tu Salvacion
Capital City Reads: A Thousand Splendid Suns
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/28/2012 - 4:48pm
Event Date:
April 9, 2012 (All day) PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Andrea Moore
900 N. Roop St
775.887.2244 x 1019
awmoore@clan.lib.nv.us
Capital City Reads: A Thousand Splendid Suns
CARSON CITY, NEVADA-The Carson City Library would like to invite the entire community to participate in a citywide reading initiative to discuss the timely, and powerful message found in Khaled Hosseini’s best seller, A Thousand Splendid Suns.
Several Families in Carson City Get Much Needed Help
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 7:49amFamilies in Carson City got some much-needed help from one local non-profit Wednesday afternoon.
The "Feed the Children" organization worked with The Salvation Army to provide food and other essentials to the 400 families at the Carson Nugget parking lot. (See video)
Sentencing delayed for Carson City man pending drug rehab
Submitted by admin on Fri, 03/02/2012 - 7:26amBrooks Greenlee pleaded guilty to possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine. If he successfully completes the Salvation Army program, he may be allowed to plead to a gross misdemeanor instead of a felony.
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Salvation Army’s Artwork for Overseas Mission Work
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 11:43amThe Salvation Army of Carson City is raising money for over sea mission work. Lt. Leslie Cyr will be painting during each Sunday Morning Celebration Service and each painting will be sold through a silent auction from now through Easter Sunday.
Salvation Army Short on Donations for Needy Families
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:08pmThe Salvation Army of Carson City will be providing the makings for a warm holiday meal and toys for children this Christmas to 250 families.
Most of the registered families have more than one child, usually three or more, which means over 700 toys need to be collected to ensure every child has something under their Christmas tree this year.
Hungry families strain Salvation Army
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 11:48amMore than 250 people turned to the Carson City Salvation Army for help this month, a two-and-a-half-fold increase over last month that is straining the nonprofit's pantry.Fewer than 100 people turn...
Immaculée Ilibagiza shares "Left to Tell" at the Truckee Community Recreation Center on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/07/2011 - 12:34pm
Event Date:
September 17, 2011 - 7:00pm – On Saturday, Sept. 17, experience Immaculée Ilibagiza, a compelling storyteller, author and inspirational speaker who will present "Left To Tell: Discovering God amidst the Rwandan holocaust” at the Truckee Community Recreation Center at 7 p.m. “Left to Tell” is presented in honor of the international day of peace and in support of Peace One Day and the upcoming Truckee Tahoe Peace Day by For Goodness Sake with generous support from the Kling Family Foundation.
Carson City Sheriff's Office hosts National Night Out on Aug. 2
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/25/2011 - 3:34am
By Lisa Davis
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the National Association of Town Watch will co-sponsor the 28th annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Mills Park.
The theme for this year is “101 Days of Crime Prevention and Safety” which was envisioned by Sheriff Ken Furlong to promote safety throughout the summer which continues well after National Night Out. Festivities run from 5 to to 8 p.m.
The Salvation Army Welcomes New Leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 6:47am
The Salvation Army Carson City Corps Community Center will be welcoming new officers to help serve the communities of Carson City and Douglas County. Lieutenants Mark and Leslie Cyr will be installed on Sunday, July 3rd at 11:00 AM. A small luncheon will follow the service. Lieutenants Cyr bring their four children Olivia, David, Joe, and Micah as well as a passion to serve the needs of the local community.
Carson City announces dates for Spring Pride Clean-Up program
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/16/2010 - 12:08pmWhen it comes to spring cleaning, out with the old and pare down the new seems to be the order of the times.
Editorial: Nugget Project: No new answers. Only more questions.
Submitted by Dave Morgan on Sun, 02/21/2010 - 11:34amEditorial by Dave Morgan
An article in the Nevada Appeal this morning attempts to get new information from the Nugget Project’s “go to guy,” Steve Neighbors. Neighbors, who is now the owner of the Nugget, is quoted as saying that the project still lacks a developer to shoulder the “private industry” half of the project. That’s about all that’s new from Neighbors, that they STILL don’t have a private partner.
