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Nevada governor proclaims Vegas Strong Day; orders flags lowered in honor of shooting victims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 8:13amGov. Steve Sisolak has recognized Thursday, Oct. 1 as “Vegas Strong Day in Nevada” and ordered Nevada State flags be flown at half-staff at all State public buildings in tribute to the victims of the October 1, 2017, shooting at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival in Las Vegas.
Tuesday fundraiser: Eat pizza, support the Carson High bands
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/01/2020 - 7:01amMaddie’s Adoption Days finds 280 pets ‘furever’ homes from Carson City, Reno shelters
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 2:16pmThe Nevada Humane Society reported that during its 3-day adoption event, they adopted out a total of 280 pets between their Carson City and Reno locations.
Children’s Museum, Carson City Chamber plan Halloween-themed golf tournament
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 10:14amOnce on a downward spiral, golf has become the sport du jour for those seeking to be outdoors in a safe environment where friends can meet and socially distance while getting needed exercise. Realizing the renewed interest in golf, the Carson City Chamber is taking the golf tournament to the next level.
Aluminum water bottles provided to Carson City students at no cost
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 8:51amThe Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is pleased to announce, with the assistance of Chartwells, their new food service management company, they will provide free aluminum water bottles to all students in the district.
North Carson City Yogurt Beach to close, East William Street location remains open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:24pmThe North Carson Street location of Yogurt Beach will close permanently this Wednesday, however the newest location on East William Street, will remain open.
2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 2:16pmNevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Ink, Paper, Print' exhibition at WNC gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 11:43amThe Capital City Arts Initiative and Western Nevada College present "Ink, Paper, Print" an exhibition with work by 12 regional artists in the college’s Bristlecone Gallery, 2201 W College Parkway, Carson City.
Volunteers sought for Carson City Application Review Workgroup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/28/2020 - 7:50amThe Carson City Application Review Workgroup is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs. Applications for volunteers are now being accepted for the 2021 grant program year and will be due by Oct. 2, 2020.
Nevada to receive $13.8 million workforce development grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 9:05amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Workforce Innovation is the recipient of a nearly $14 million federal grant to support short-term job training programs to help prepare unemployed and underemployed individuals for in-demand occupations in Nevada, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Friday.
An Update to the Carson City Community from Friends of the Carson City Library
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 11:05amThe Friends of the Carson City Library and its Browsers Corner Book Store have been hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown.
While we have appreciated the support of our loyal fans, our business — like many others in our community — has been challenged with the fallout of the pandemic.
Nominations sought for Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:46amThe state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.
Apple picking, state park hikes, live music and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 3:18pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Franktown Apples in Washoe Valley is hosting apple picking Friday through Sunday. In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Nevada State Parks will have a fee-free day on Saturday filled with hikes and tours. Combined with live music and dinner at local restaurants, the weekend will be filled with excitement! Read on for more information.
'Clean Up The Lake' removes over 8,000 lbs of trash from Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:47amClean Up the Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Beginning in July 2020, the Clean Up The Lake dive teams completed a circumnavigated SCUBA clean up of Donner Lake, covering every inch of the 8 mile shoreline at depths of 0-25 feet removing all the smaller trash they could find that resulted in 5,151.5 pounds of trash removed from Donner Lake compared to 3,032 pounds of trash removed from the depths of Lake Tahoe.
Partnership Carson City hosts Saturday's safe at-home drug disposal day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 2:33amPartnership Carson City, founded to develop a healthy community, and other partners are educating the community about how to safely dispose of prescription drugs this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Smith's Food and Drug Store, located at 599 E William St. Additionally, Partnership will have a collection box for safe disposal of sharps (syringes) and providing free Deterra Bags for safe-at-home disposal and lockboxes for storage.
Opinion: Support Carson City area eateries by ordering take out instead of delivery services
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:37pmRestaurants were the hardest hit of the “essential” businesses allowed to remain open when the hospitality businesses — of which restaurants are a subset — were abruptly shuttered at almost a moment’s notice.
School resource officer training brings deputies to Carson City from around Nevada, Arizona
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 3:35pmThis week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted training of school-based officers provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The training is viewed as essential certifications for officers working within educational environments and critical to the success of the “triad” concept of policing in school programs.
Home Instead Career Fair this Friday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 1:38pmWe are in need of Unique Caregivers to join our "Best Place to Work Team" at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City. Want to be a part of a team that views you as the professional that you are and values you for the quality of care that you deliver to our seniors?
Volunteers sought for Carson City grant application review
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 4:34pmThe ARW is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Carso City Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Nevada icon Glen Lucky turns 68 on Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 2:50pmGlen Lucky was born on Sept. 27, 1952, down in Coronado, Calif. He was like many other boys, cute, smart, happy to arrive, however, he was diagnosed with a birth defect, cerebral palsy, and his parents were advised he might not live to see 15. But Glen did live to see 15. He started riding a bike at 15, and 16 and 17. Glen turns 68 on Sunday.
Voya Financial honors Carson City teacher with $2K grant for innovative STEM program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 9:06amVoya Financial, Inc., a leading provider of retirement plans for educators, announced Monday that Adrienne Wiggins, a teacher at Empire Elementary School in Carson City, has received a $2,000 grant as part of the company’s 2020 Unsung Heroes awards competition.
Non-stop flights to Palm Springs and LAX arriving soon at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 5:42amRENO — In time for the holidays, Alaska Airlines will add new service between Reno-Tahoe International and Palm Springs and Los Angeles beginning Dec. 17.
Senator Square: Times have changed at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/20/2020 - 7:37amRemember the old days when school would get cancelled for weather aberrations like snow? Aww, the excitement of that early morning phone call and the joyfulness of being able to go back to sleep with the anticipation of a full day ahead of hanging out in pajamas and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime.
Carson Tahoe to host online discussion on navigating Memory Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:06amJoin Carson Tahoe and Prestige Care on a discussion about navigating memory care Tues., Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH.
Brewery Arts Center to bring last Flatbed Concert of the season Saturday to the west side, pending air quality
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 11:54amIf you haven't come out to see the Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series this summer, this Saturday is your last chance! The BAC will be bringing the rock band "Silver" to the West Side of Carson City beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Carson City’s CVS Pharmacy among 24 statewide stores to offer drive-thru COVID-19 testing
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/18/2020 - 8:06amCVS Health today announced plans to add more than 2,000 new COVID-19 drive-thru test sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country to support the company’s ongoing efforts to increase access to testing and help slow the spread of the virus.
Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Former Gov. Brian Sandoval picked as University of Nevada, Reno’s next president
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 1:52pmRENO — At a special Nevada System of Higher Education meeting held Thursday, the Board of Regents announced the appointment of former Gov. Brian Sandoval as the University of Nevada, Reno’s next president. He becomes the first Hispanic and 17th president of the 146-year-old University.
Gov. Sandoval, who is currently a Distinguished Fellow of Law and Leadership at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law among other endeavors, will begin Oct. 5, 2020 and serve a 4-year contract.
Nevada governor touts community colleges, student sacrifices during WNC visit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 4:10pmStudents at Western Nevada College were captivated by a very special visitor on Wednesday morning on its Carson City campus. None other than Steve Sisolak, the 30th governor of Nevada, spent part of his busy morning passionately telling students about the respect he has for them and the sacrifices they are making to attend college.