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Senator Square: Carson High School graduate addresses National Honor Society members
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 6:29amNational Honor Society held its induction ceremony Sept. 23 in the CHS Big Gym featuring guest speaker Ryan Costella a 2000 CHS graduate. Costella was an active member of NHS, and this fact influenced his desire to attend college at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA where he earned degrees in Political Science and English.
Senator Square: 'Happiest Carson High School Homecoming on Earth' a huge success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 6:46amHomecoming, first seen in 1911 at the University of Missouri, is a wonderful event celebrated throughout the US at high schools and colleges. Homecoming is more than just a football game, it encompasses multiple celebratory events such as bonfires, tailgate parties, dances, and the crowning of a King and Queen. Fall is in the air in Carson City, and a change in the weather was one more reason for kids and adults alike to get out and celebrate this year’s Disney themed Happiest Homecoming on Earth.
Carson City Kiwanis is Serving Breakfast to Raise Money for Scholarships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 12:05pmCarson City Kiwanis is serving short stacks for a tall cause at the Carson City Applebee’s on Oct. 5, 2019 from 8 to 10 a.m. The entire proceeds of this event will support the Ralph Denny Memorial Scholarship that awards a one-time $750 scholarship to a local high school graduate each school year. Originally named the Carson City Kiwanis Annual Scholarship, it was renamed following the passing of long-time Kiwanis member, Ralph Denny.
Registration open for 3rd Annual Jog For Jordan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/11/2019 - 12:49pmOur mission is to raise money to help fund suicide awareness and prevention. All of our proceeds are split in two and donated to our local scholarship (Jordan Woodward Memorial Scholarship) and the suicide prevention network.
Senator Square: Carson High School opens doors and hearts to everyone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: This week's guest writer is Kelly K. Edmundson, MA, MFT, LCADC(P). Kelly is the Lead Safe School Professional School Mental Health Worker III at Carson High School.
Carson High School will again open its doors a little wider and longer for the 3rd Annual Back-to-School Night like no other Sept. 9. Open House, Open Hearts is a community event focused on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing parent and guardian engagement at CHS, and celebrating the community, creativity, and diverse talents of Carson City.
Carson City native, CHS grad Teri Case novels win gold at International Readers' Favorite Awards
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 1:29pmCarson City native-born author Teri Case has recently won two Gold Awards at the International Readers' Favorite Awards for her books "Tiger Drive" and "In the Doghouse."
Teri's first book, "Tiger Drive," named for the Carson City street she had lived growing up, is about a fictionalized family coping with many different personalities. It received the Reader' Favorite Gold Award in the "fiction, drama" category.
Senator Square: Carson High School seniors rise with the sun
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 6:36amWatching them gather, wearing pajamas, wrapped in blankets, and celebrating the beginning of their senior year, the Class of 2019-2020 gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Aug. 30 on the bleachers of the Carson High School football field to watch the sun rise; it is the beginning of their last year at CHS, and, for some of them, their last year as students who were raised within the Carson City School District, students who went from kindergarten at Mark Twain Elementary to Carson Middle School and have spent the last three years at CHS.
Carson City Jazz and Beyond to auction 3 mannequins during last week of festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 5:36pmMile High Jazz Band Association announces that mannequins will be auctioned off by silent auction during Jazz & Beyond concerts. Proceeds benefit Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition's scholarship fund for a student of the arts.
Senator Square: Monday begins a new year at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 7:43amSet that alarm clock if the pituitary gland is not yet ready to do its job, because Monday arrives tomorrow and it is time yet again for students, parents, and even teachers to get out of bed early for the 2019-2020 school year.
Author, Carson High School alum Teri Case's new novel wins National Indie Excellence Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 8:25amCarson High School alum Teri Case has done it again. Her second novel, "In the Doghouse: A Couple's Breakup from Their Dog's Point of View," has won its first award: The National Indie Excellence Award for Fiction.
Nevada Builders Alliance unveils Nevada Builders Foundation
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/31/2019 - 11:10amThe Nevada Builders Alliance, the state’s largest construction industry association, has established the Nevada Builders Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit, giving the organization a philanthropic arm for community outreach and education.
Cap City Baseball hits the field Tuesday, July 30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 8:56amLocal non-profit Carson Youth Programs, Inc. is pleased to announce the brand new Cap City Baseball program, with the inaugural season kicking off this fall!
Save the Date: Carson City Kiwanis 6th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:09amCarson City Kiwanis will host its 6th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day event to raise much needed funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network as well as the Marilyn Elaine Academic Scholarship.
Best selling author of 'The Secret Deal to End the Holocaust' to give talk in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 6:48pmNew York Times bestselling author and Holocaust historian Max Wallace will be in Lake Tahoe to talk about his new book, In the Name of Humanity: The Secret Deal to End the Holocaust, on July 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad at Lake Tahoe.
The book details an audacious scheme by a rescue committee of Swiss Orthodox Jews led by a remarkable woman named Recha Sterbuch.
Capital City Brewfest kicks off first full day of summer in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 5:41pmThe Capital City Brewfest was quite the refreshing venue on Saturday in downtown Carson City.
Nearly two dozen breweries lined the newly redesigned Curry Street, which helped hundreds of attendees cool down from the summer heat.
Capital City Brewfest, Levitt AMP Music Series to draw thousands into Carson City on Saturday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 10:48amThousands will pack Carson City venues during the Capital City Brewfest and Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series on Saturday, June 22.
Austin, Texas indie pop band Belle Sounds to perform Saturday at Capital City Brewfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 7:43pmIndie pop band The Belle Sounds will headline this year’s Capital City Brewfest. The annual event takes place Saturday, June 22, from 3 to 8 p.m. along Curry Street in Downtown Carson City. The band will perform beginning at 5 p.m. on the stage in McFadden Plaza.
SIPV Program Meeting featuring Local Miss America Talent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 2:16pmSoroptimist International is a global non-profit organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Soroptimist International of Pinenut Valleys has a Program Meeting scheduled for:
June 19, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Carson Valley Country Club
1029 Riverview Drive
Gardnerville, NV 89460
Senator Square: Creative and colorful, the Carson High School class of 2019 says goodbye
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 8:28amThe Carson High School class of 2019 said their goodbyes to teachers June 5, most of the teachers finished their grades the same day and checked out June 7, and a few remaining teachers volunteered to help with graduation Saturday.
Carson Valley Art Show This Weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 9:48amJust a reminder that the Carson Valley Art Association kicks off its 2019 Spring Art Show beginning 9 a.m. Friday at the CVIC Hall and will show through Sunday.
Come meet and talk to the artists at the reception 6-8 p.m. Friday. We truly do have some exceptionally great artists working in all types of mediums and genres so this is a great way to meet them and learn about their works and their creative passions in a neighborly atmosphere.
Greater Nevada Credit Union awards scholarships to 7 Carson City students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 2:29pmAmong the 29 recipients of Greater Nevada Credit Union’s 2019 scholarship program, seven students are from Carson City.
Carson City's Pioneer High School graduates 56, breaks record for scholarships received
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 10:06amPioneer High School held a graduation ceremony Tuesday evening at the Carson City Community Center to commemorate the achievements of 56 students who completed their high school coursework.
Between the 56 students, they secured nearly $125,000 in awards and scholarships to assist with continuing education, which is a new record for the high school.
Senator Square: Seniors of Carson High School class of 2019 prepare to graduate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 8:26amAnticipation of graduation and trepidation about the future are the thoughts running through the veins of the Carson High School Class of 2019 as they contemplate walking onto the football field as high school seniors and bouncing off the football field as CHS graduates looking forward to the new places and faces of tomorrow.
Senator Square: Carson High School students make plans for their future
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 9:57amCarson High School students not only experienced exciting college, job, and career opportunities outside of school this past week, they were also presented with an explosion of options directly.
Chamber Orchestra Students returned from their successful regional music festival in San Francisco, several CHS students enjoyed job shadowing with Nevada Legislators, and May 21 offered students access to its job and career fair throughout the day.
Carson City's Pioneer High School senior earns multiple scholarships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 7:10amConan O’ Brien observed that, “If you work really hard, and you're kind, amazing things will happen.” He might as well have been describing Pioneer High School senior, Savannah Lavey.
Savannah is indeed a very kind person and a quite a hard-worker. Her efforts and attitude have paid off in the form of the two scholarships she was recently awarded.
Carson City's Sierra Lutheran High School sophomore Takes 2nd in National Essay Contest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:48pmSierra Lutheran High School sophomore Annalynn Mueller was honored Monday during a surprise ceremony at the school for taking second in the nation in the Fleet Reserve Association’s (FRA) Americanism Essay Contest.
Carson High School has the most National Merit, Presidential Scholars to sign with UNR
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 10:23amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce, of any high school, Carson High School retains the most National Merit and Presidential Scholars committing to the University of Nevada, Reno. Fourteen CHS seniors pledged to continue their education with the university during the Nevada Scholars Signing Day, held in the CHS library Wednesday, May 22.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, May 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 8:26pmHeading into the middle of the work week, Wednesday, May 22, there's no short supply of places to go and things to do around Carson City. Sure you may want to pull out your parkas or sweaters for the day. All the more reason to take in those rays of sunshine when the clouds break. A walk through the capitol grounds is always a blessing and treat, no matter the weather or your politics. So enjoy. Here's what's ahead:
Carson City area scholarship recipients announced at 'Salute to Scholars' program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 9:13pmThe list of local students who received scholarships were announced at the Salute to Scholars Program. Listed below are the students; congratulations!
Events around Carson City area for Saturday, May 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 5:02pmHeading into Saturday, May 18, 2019 we say welcome to the weekend Carson City. Activities abound throughout the region. Bring an umbrella as the forecast calls for some showers. But above all, enjoy the events and activities lined up in Carson City, Carson Valley, Mound House, Silver City, Virginia City and Dayton areas.