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Gobble Gobble: Carson City High 5 Turkey Drive is Thursday at Carson Nugget
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/07/2018 - 3:07pmFriends in Service Helping and the Carson Nugget in Carson City will team up Thursday for the annual High Five Turkey Drive from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Oct. 28
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 7:57pmJust because Nevada Day and the parade are over doesn't mean there isn't anything to do around Carson City on Sunday. Take advantage of the last of a three-day weekend, relax or have some more fun.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 27
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 9:33pmIt's parade day in Carson City, which means a host of Nevada Day activities throughout the state capital all day long.
Of course, the 80th annual Nevada Day Parade is the centerpiece of the Silver State's 154th birthday celebration.
Events and happenings around Carson City on Nevada Day, Friday, Oct. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/26/2018 - 6:00amEight days before the presidential election of 1864, Nevada became the 36th state in the union. Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, Nevada Day, Oct. 26, 2018. Today is the observed state holiday, where businesses are open but state and local government offices and schools are closed. Meanwhile, the capital city itself is getting warmed up for a three-day weekend and famed parade that celebrates statehood.
Events and happenings around Carson City on Thursday, Oct. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/25/2018 - 6:07amAfter a spectacular sunset and the rise of the Hunter's Moon last night, you know greatness is ahead. Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Ahead today is a morning coffee networking event, a craft fair in its 18th year at the Carson Valley Inn, a haunted hayride in Dayton, family night at RSVP's Nevada Day Carnival held through Sunday at Mills Park, a lecture on Nevada names and much more.
Happenings and events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 10:35pmGood day Carson City and welcome to an abbreviated work week thanks to Nevada's own celebration of statehood on Friday and Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, and for those keeping score, we're 62 days away from Christmas.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 8:33pmSunny skies are ahead for Carson City and much of western Nevada for Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. With events taking shape in time for Friday's Passport to Downtown and Saturday's Nevada Day parade, there's lots of activity brewing this Tuesday including a morning walk and evening hike hosted by Muscle Powered, the annual Carson Tahoe Health Spooktacularl, fundraisers, art showings and more.
2018 Nevada Day Parade Entries and Divisions Line Up Locations
Submitted by admin on Mon, 10/22/2018 - 3:14pmFollowing are all of the entries for the 2018 Nevada Day Parade, to take place on Saturday, Oct. 27 starting at 10 a.m. The parade starts at North Carson and William streets, and ends at South Carson and Stewart streets. There are 215 entries in this year's parade.
Entries line up on the following streets by division before the start of the parade:
Division 1 - Bath St
Division 2 - Adaline St
Division 3 - E Long St
Division 4 - W Long St
Division 5 - E Adams St
Division 7 - E Park St
Division 9 - Fleischmann way
Division 10 - E John St
Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/21/2018 - 10:55pmHello Carson City, today is Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. As another weekend ends, a short work week begins with Friday officially Nevada Day, a state holiday and a weekend of festivities ahead including Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade.
Campaign underway to collect items for Carson City homeless
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 10:20amOrganizers of a campaign to collect items for Carson City's homeless are hoping locals will give what they can over the next two weeks as a way to help those individuals and families living on the street.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/09/2018 - 4:42amGood morning Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 77 days until Christmas. Among today's featured events are a morning organized walk and evening hike, an estate planning seminar, the second League of Women Voters Election Forum, a fundraiser for a Carson City woman diagnosed with cancer, art exhibits and live jazz.
Drop off locations announced, item donations sought for Carson City homeless
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/04/2018 - 1:30pmThe number of homeless adults and children continues to rise in Carson City, Nev. From those with mental illness, drug addiction, those that choose they don't want public assistance and remain in the camps, rising costs and shortage of rentals; too the large group that wants the help to get off the streets.
Carson City area Salvation Army to hold Oct. 9 free estate planning seminar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 6:18pmThe Salvation Army of Carson City will host the free “Lunch and Learn” estate planning and charitable giving seminar Tuesday, Oct. 9.
Local accredited estate planning attorney, Cedric W. Anderson, and Salvation Army gift planning director, Mitch McConkey, will lead the discussion, which runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A free lunch will be provided to all attendees.
Carson City arrests: Man admits stealing purse from vehicle at fitness center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 9:51amA 31-year-old man was arrested Monday for a vehicle burglary that happened earlier this month at a Research Way fitness center, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.
Thursday happenings in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 08/23/2018 - 6:08amLights, camera, action! The Second annual Jukebox Film Festival begins today at the Carson City Community Center. Two full days of features, documentaries, and short films with music as the uniting theme will be shown at the Carson City Community Center: 30 unique titles representing 29 different filmmakers from countries around the world. Blood Drum Spirit, a jazz band with an African influence, is the focus of one of those films and will be performing for free at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint this evening.
Doughnuts, dancing and history meet at State Museum lecture in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/20/2018 - 10:59amCARSON CITY — When the American Expeditionary Force deployed to France during World War I, so did the Salvation Army.
Salvation Army Apple Tree Back Pack Drive underway in Carson City, Douglas County
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/27/2018 - 12:18pmThe Salvation Army is collecting school supplies and back packs for children in need through August 20. Children from Carson City, Douglas County and the surrounding communities will receive school supplies and back packs as needed.
Carson City's Concert under the Stars to help fund fresh produce for families in need
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 2:40pmWhen people receive food from the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, they expect the traditional nonperishable canned and frozen items, which they do get. But they are often surprised when they see fresh produce, courtesy of the Greenhouse Project.
Column: Mother's love a lesson in devotion
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 05/13/2018 - 1:12pmThere's a reason why we celebrate moms and dads on different days of the year. Their love, though measured the same, is expressed differently.
Today I'm going to tell you the story of a mother's love.
Greenhouse Project celebrating 10 years of fresh bounties in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 8:55amAbout a decade ago, a group of community members organized a sustainable horticulture program targeting food insecurity in Carson City. They called it the Greenhouse Project, a not-for-profit effort to improve the quality of food available to the area’s most hungry.
Carson City panel discusses risk factors of child abuse, neglect
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 04/12/2018 - 11:54amApril is Child Abuse Prevention Month nationwide and throughout Nevada. In Carson City, volunteers recently planted hundreds of blue and silver pinwheels on the front lawn of the Nevada Legislature to bring awareness to child abuse across the Silver State.
What's happening around Carson City and beyond this Easter Sunday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 9:23amHappy Easter Carson City and surrounding towns. Most of today’s happenings are Easter related, with a spattering of reoccurring events. It's opening day for Carson City BMX. It's two-wheeled fun open to all ages, so go see what all the fuss is about. For the adult crowd, the annual Easter Party at Carson Cigar Co. is a relaxing way to avoid the sugar-addled kiddies. Read on for details of today's events.
SUNDAY:
I Love Carson City’s Easter Weekend Event Summary: March 31 – April 1
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/30/2018 - 7:05pmWe’ve got a beautiful spring weekend to enjoy. I’d like to make this easy on you: if you are only looking for Easter-related fun, you’ll find it all HERE in my list of everything Easter. Those events are also included in this list, but there is so much more going on. Take a hike with Muscle Powered, get down to some live music, or cheer on your favorite roller derby girl.
Egg hunts, festivities, and more: Where to find Easter fun in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 2:30pmEaster festivities are on the way, starting with the Easter Eggstravaganza in the Bob McFadden Plaza on Thursday. You’ll find fun stuff: Easter Bunny photos, brunches, egg hunts, services and more throughout Carson City, Dayton, Douglas, and Virginia City. To make it easier to find something in your neck of the woods, I’ve put in ‘bold’ the name of any town outside of Carson City.
THURSDAY:
Salvation Army launches campaign to find new Carson City home
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/26/2018 - 1:31pmThe Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County has begun the second phase of its capital campaign to raise $1.2 million needed to move from its Colorado Street location in Carson City to a bigger place.
Dozens line up in Carson City for bargains at new Salvation Army Family Store
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 6:16pmThe Salvation Army cut the ribbon and opened the doors to its new Family Store at 3320 Research Way in Carson City Thursday morning to an excited crowd eager to see the all-new, to the store and the region, merchandise for sale.
Thursday’s things to do: roller derby, a book signing, karaoke, and more
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 7:19amHappy Thursday, Carson City. Today has plenty to offer, it just depends on what you’re in the mood for. Meet local author, Mark S. Bacon, at Browsers Corner Book Store; he’ll be signing copies of his newest book and share some insight into the writing process. Artist Andreana Donahue will make an appearance in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council during a reception to honor her exhibit, Wintering Over. The Carson Victory Rollers are looking for new members of their roller derby team.
Salvation Army Family Store opens Thursday at new Carson City location
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 11:03amThe Salvation Army cuts the ribbon and opens doors to its new Family Store at 3320 Research Way in Carson City this Thursday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m.
Salvation Army's Carson City store opens Thursday
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 9:26amThe Salvation Army will open its new Family Store at 3320 Research Way in Carson City. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be on tap Thursday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m. Local dignitaries, along with Major Charles Fowler of the Salvation Army, Reno Corps, and representatives from the general contractor, Shah ...
The season of giving
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 9:41amMany joys come with Christmas and the holiday season. Good food, the company of family and friends, observing the joy of children opening presents, good music and the anticipation of the new year to name just a few.
A special aspect of the season for us is the spirit of giving. We use this time to provide more help than usual for both folks less fortunate and for charitable organizations that do good works in our communities. We know we are blessed to have the means to do so.