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Carson City's historic east side tour, chili feed at Carson Nugget added to Nevada Day event roster
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 4:11pmThe annual Nevada Day Chili feed at the Carson Nugget and a historic east-side tour of Carson City are among two new events have been added to this weekend's roster of Nevada Day festivities.
Tradition continues: 38th annual Nevada Day Chili Feed returns to Carson Nugget Casino
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/22/2020 - 9:02amSecretary of State Barbara Cegavske and Senator James Settelmeyer will continue the tradition of hosting the Annual Nevada Day Chili Feed at the Carson Nugget on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020.
History of the Nevada Day Chili Feed
Balloon launch, beard and rock drilling contests, 'reverse parade' among Nevada Day 2020 events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 11:05amEach October, Nevadans turn their attention to the state capitol, Carson City, home of the “official” Nevada Day Parade. Since 1938, the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City has been an annual coming together to celebrate Nevada’s heritage and the founding of this great state on October 31, 1864.
Trump sows doubt on election integrity with false assertions at Douglas rally amid COVID pandemic
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 7:28amPresident Donald Trump sought to undermine confidence in the electoral process in Nevada during a rally in Minden Saturday evening, falsely telling a packed crowd of supporters that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak controls millions of votes, that mail-in ballots can be accepted without signatures and that Republicans likely wouldn’t be sent mail-in ballots but dogs and dead people would.
Carson City Republican Women to meet August 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/09/2020 - 2:16pmCarson City Republican Women will meet Tuesday, August 18 at Casino Fandango at 11:30AM. Due to the duties of a Congressman, Mark Amodei will be unable to speak as was originally scheduled. However his representative Stacy Parobek will speak on his behalf.
Teachers, parents and community take to Carson Street to protest education budget cuts
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 1:22pmMore than a hundred teachers, parents and community members took to Carson Street in Carson City on Wednesday to protest proposed budget cuts to education.
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.
Nevada Day 2019: Activities lineup, start times and more featured around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 1:26pmThe Silver State celebrates its birthday this week in Carson City and will put on a statehood celebration like no other as Nevada Day comes into full swing, featuring the annual parade down Carson Street on Saturday, a carnival at Mills Park, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, activities for adults and kids, contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit every wild hair.
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.
Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:30pmIt's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.
Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 6:04pmHeading into Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, it will be a busy day ahead around the capital city including a Carson City Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Nevada's chief economist, a GOP Women's Club luncheon with Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer, Sierra Lutheran will host its 7th and 8th Grade Visitation Day, plus a morning walk, evening hike with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, art night at the library and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson City Republican Women to hear NV State Senator James Settelmeyer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 2:01pmThe upcoming Carson City Republican Women's Club meeting will have Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer as the guest speaker.
The meeting will be held in the Casino Fandango ballroom on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting/luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
Preserve Nevada honors contributors to Silver State's historic preservation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:31pmTwo families of rural Nevada business leaders, two longtime state officials who have helped save numerous historic treasures, and an organization dedicated to rescuing Nevada women from obscurity recently became the inaugural recipients of the Preserve Nevada Awards for contributions to historic preservation.
Discussions held today on creating the Nevada State Holocaust Museum
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 8:50amCarson City, NV – At a time of rising anti-Semitism, intolerance, and discrimination, AB 257 is the first step in Nevada to promote mutual respect and understanding and to make Holocaust education and genocide awareness priority through the establishment of the Nevada State Holocaust Museum.
Carson City Republican Party holds highly successful Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 2:26pmOn Saturday, February 16, 2019 the Carson City Republican Party held its annual Lincoln Day Dinner and Fundraiser at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom.
Bepsy Strasburg, Chairman of the Lincoln Day Committee, made sure that guests enjoyed a memorable evening with great food, entertainment and silent auction to celebrate the party of Lincoln.
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
Monday night forum hosts Carson City candidates; second forum held tonight, Tuesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 10/15/2018 - 11:06pmThe public town forum Monday evening at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall brought together political candidates to take questions from the audience and discuss their platforms.
The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, partnered with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition are hosting the series, the last of which will be held tonight, Tuesday, October 16.
League of Women Voters hosts Carson City election forum series beginning Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/07/2018 - 12:01pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts & Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums this Monday and Tuesday and again Oct. 15-16.
Carson City Election Forums will present Candidates, Questions for upcoming election
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 10:26amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital NV Branch, PFLAG Carson Region, Partnership Carson City, and Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition will present a series of election forums on October 8, 9, 15, and 16.
League of Women Voters to host Carson City forums for local and state races, ballot measures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 8:09amThe League of Women Voters will host a number of election forums during the month of October at the Brewery Arts Performance Hall in Carson City.
Know Your Ballot Carson City: Question 1, Marsy's Law
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 10:01amIn 1983, Marsy Nicholas was a senior at UC Santa Barbara, but her life was cut short when she was stalked and murdered by her ex-boyfriend.
A week after Marsy was murdered, her parents walked into a grocery store after leaving Marsy’s grave, and were confronted by her murderer. They had no idea that he had been released on bail, as no one had contacted them regarding his hearings.
SD17 candidate Curtis Cannon to be Carson City Dems' luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/17/2018 - 11:27amCurtis Cannon, Democratic challenger to James Settelmeyer in State Senate District 17, will be the featured speaker at the next Democratic luncheon-fundraiser. Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these luncheons help defer the costs of rent and overhead expenses at Carson City's Democratic headquarters.
Sierra Region Economic Council meets for first time
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 12:06pmThe Northern Nevada Development Authority's newly established advisory body, the Sierra Region Economic Council, met for the first time Wednesday, Sept. 20. SREC is the vehicle that brings diverse groups together who participate in or are affected by economic development of Nevada’s Sierra region including Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties.
Sandoval Signs More Bills into Law Including Some Supplemental Appropriation Measures
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 10:45pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several bills into law Tuesday and vetoed four. Additionally on Monday, he approved four veteran and military related measures at a Memorial Day ceremony in Boulder City.
Nevada governor signs 19 more bills into law
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 12:59pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several bills into law on Saturday including measures that will provide voters with physical disabilities more accommodations at polling locations, codify into state law existing regulations allowing for eSports betting and wagering on other specific events, and allow the authorization of a funding stream for enhancements to Nevada state parks and museums.
Governor Sandoval announces Committee on Energy Choice membership
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 6:15pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval announced Monday his appointments to the Governor’s Committee on Energy Choice. Sandoval named Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison Chairman of the Committee and has brought together a broad range of energy experts, consumer advocates, and stakeholders.
Lyon County Republican Central Committee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 4:47pmThe Lyon County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) is holding its annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Pioneer Crossing Casino, 11 North Main Street, Yerington. No host cocktails will begin at 5:30p.m. and a buffet dinner will be served at 6:30p.m. There will be a 50/50 drawing, a silent auction, a live auction and a gun raffle. Our guest speaker is Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske and our emcee is Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer.
How do you Caucus? State Senator James Settelmeyer to speak at the CC Republican Women's luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/01/2016 - 1:30pmHow do you Caucus? State Senator James Settelmeyer will be the speaker at the Carson City Republican Women’s Club monthly luncheon to discuss the upcoming caucus process and how to participate.
The public as well as members are encouraged to join us for lunch at the Casino Fandango, 3800 S Carson St. at 11:30am (11:00 social). Attendees will have the opportunity to fully understand how the caucus works, how they can support their favorite candidates and ask questions.
California Governor signs Good Neighbor Bill, reducing Nevada student cost at LTCC
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 1:04pmCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown signed legislation that will make attending Lake Tahoe Community College more affordable for residents in neighboring Nevada communities.
Senate OKs Nevada Governor Sandoval's Tax Bill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 11:48amThe Nevada Senate voted on Gov. Brian Sandoval's tax plan today, with 18 yes votes, to three against. The legislation passed the Assembly Sunday night and now goes for the governor to sign.