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Carson Montessori faces issues in finding — and funding — new location
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:31pmCarson City’s Montessori has been educating a portion of the capitol city’s children for over a decade. They quickly outgrew their space, and have been looking to relocate for about 13 years.
Now, an end may be in sight. According to Carson Montessori Executive Director Jessica Daniels, the school has been looking at the vacant Silver State Charter School complex on Fairview since Silver State shut its doors. After funding fell out more than once, they’re at it again, and a tentative offer of over one million dollars has been offered for the space.
Carson City Assessor announces new computer aided property tax, mass appraisal system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 10:09amCarson City Assessor’s Office is pleased to announce the implementation of a new Property Tax and Computer Aided Mass Appraisal system.
The CAMA system will automate the appraisal and assessment administration functions, allowing for accurate valuation and complete parcel maintenance, and assessment. The system features a responsive design with an adjustable user interface suitable for all devices, effortless navigation, and data export.
National Night Out, film classic at BAC, fitness events and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 7:48pmHeading into Tuesday Aug. 6, which means the safest family celebration of the year at the 17th annual Carson City National Night Out. This is an event like no other, where agencies who work in areas of public health and safety gather at Mills Park to meet with Carson City residents. This event features 3 hours of information booths, games, demonstrations, food and fun. Also happening Tuesday is a free robotics mini-camp for kids in nearby Silver City, Reciprocity Inc. will host a fundraiser at Rustically Divine, there's the Culinary Traveler’s Club's Polynesian Paradise featured at Bleu Café; the Carson City Classic Cinema Club will feature a Sci-Fi favorite at the BAC, plus fitness outings and more. Hug your children. Enjoy.
Art Party in Dayton on August 17th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 1:15pmIt's Art Party Time! We'll bring all the tools needed to have a successful art party. If you have never painted before, then this is perfect for you! If you're a seasoned artist, try something new.
Date: Saturday, August 17, 2019
Time: Noon to 3:30 pm
Place: Mark Twain Community Center
500 Sam Clemens Avenue. Dayton, Storey County
The event is easy, fun, affordable and provides activities for all ages. There will be canvas painting, creative stepping stones, mixed media, water color, clay pot painting, bird house painting and more. Give CJ a call at (775) 241-8508.
Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting to discuss contracts, a Lake Tahoe bike path, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/26/2019 - 10:35amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s will be held Aug. 1 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the agenda are several special presentations, potential action from the assessor’s office and the finance division, and more.
24-Hour Agony Ride Fundraiser to Benefit At-Risk Youth This Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 5:06pmChristian Encounter Ranch of Grass Valley, Calif., will hold its annual Agony Ride Fundraiser this Friday and Saturday, July 26th and 27th, in the Sierra Valley (about 1 hour northwest of Carson City off of Highway 70). During the event, cyclists commit to riding their bicycles as far as they can in 24 hours and are sponsored on a per-mile or flat rate basis.
Local rider Christopher Palmer, of Washoe Valley, will be riding for the 7th time this year. To date, he's ridden a total 1910 miles and raised more than $17,000 for the ministry.
Reciprocity Inc. to host 'Fun'draiser Aug. 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 11:21amReciprocity Inc. and Rustically Divine will hold a "Fun"draiser on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m.
GOP state senators file lawsuit over payroll tax
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 4:30pmThe state Senate Republican caucus and three businesses have filed a lawsuit alleging the extension of Nevada’s payroll tax during the legislative session was ...
Bay Area correctional officer, U.S. Army veteran identified as Lake Tahoe drowning victim
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 3:01pmA correctional officer with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office in the San Francisco Bay Area has been identified as the man who died of an apparent drowning at Lake Tahoe's Zephyr Cove on Tuesday.
It’s Official: Downtown Fallon listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/16/2019 - 8:41amCARSON CITY — Nevada is a historic and cultural wonder, abounding with stories, traditions, archaeology, cultural resources, and buildings that contribute to Nevada’s unique sense of place. Together, these revered treasures help bring Nevada’s multilayered heritage to life. On June 27, 2019, the National Park Service listed the iconic Maine Street Historic District in Fallon, Churchill County in the National Register of Historic Places.
Ross Gold Park playground in Carson City now open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 4:24pmCARSON CITY — The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department is pleased to announce the Ross Gold Park Playground Project has been completed and the new universally accessible playground is now open to the public.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Tailgaters, good hearts and 'Operation Drawdown'
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 12:15pmWill you agree with me that most people are good-hearted? Even robocallers, when they are done antagonizing the general public, must go home to their loving families and their loving dogs. Even tailgaters, when they are done terrorizing the general public, must go home to their loving families and their loving dogs. Well, maybe not tailgaters.
Segerblom wants sales tax hike to fund schools
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 2:00amClark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom said on Nevada Newsmakers that he is ready to start working to get more funding for the Clark County School District through a sales tax hike. The Nevada Legislature recently gave ...
Rosen: Proposed tax credit would help veterans open businesses
Submitted by admin on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 2:00amU.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., detailed her new policy proposal extending startup tax credits to some veteran-owned businesses during a stop today in Las Vegas ...
Carson City Triad presents 'Be Red Cross Ready' this Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 10:58amCarson City Triad hosts Be Red Cross Ready presented by the Northern Nevada American Red Cross Tuesday, July 16, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
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.
Policy changes, debt and purchases to be discussed at Carson City School Board meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 1:41pmThe next Carson City School District School board meeting will be held Tuesday, July 9 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
First item up for discussion will be the possibility of incurring a “bonded indebtedness” on behalf of the school district in an amount not to exceed $13 million.
Carson City Senior Center receives donation of 20 new box fans for KOLO fan drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 12:45pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning is helping Carson City seniors beat the heat this year with a donation of 20 brand new box fans through the KOLO 8 TV Fan Drive.
Tickets now available for ‘Under the Big Top’ Annual variety show benefitting Meals on Wheels
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 10:39amTickets for Under the Big Top, the 2019 circus-themed, multi-generational production of the Senior Follies are now available for show dates July 12-14.
Let's raise FUNDS for CG's Transformative Interior Design Program!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 10:25amCurative Grace SPIN-A-THON 2019 - SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019, 1 PM to 5PM
Lifecycle, 403 Hot Springs Rd, Carson City, NV 89706
THE EVENT:
Gather a team together! Pedal for a Purpose!
Let's raise funds for Curative Grace's Transformative Interior Design program. (www.CurativeGrace.org)
Fun! Prizes! Raffle!
Ride as a team member or the entire four hours as a team of 1.
Open to the public. All skill levels are welcome, including first time riders. Every rider receives a goody bag with cool items from our sponsors.
Keep America Great: The Summer of Our Politics
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 6:10amSwathed in an elegant suit of red, white and blue and enveloped by a huge crowd of the same beautiful hues, President Donald J. Trump announced his re-election campaign Tuesday night.
After reviewing the failures and treachery of his opposition and the Fake News, he counted at length the accomplishments of the American people and his administration. He ushered in the summer of our politics, economy and culture and outlined the challenges we face and how we will Keep America Great.
Carson City School Board, Board of Supervisors to host joint meeting on June 20
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/15/2019 - 2:42pmOn Thursday, June 20 the Carson City School Board and the Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the table for discussion are joint use agreements, collaborative efforts, Assembly Bills, and more.
Organizers dedicate 4th annual Carson City Off-Road to community leader Joel Dunn
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:33amThe Fourth Annual Carson City Off-Road is dedicated to Carson City native and visionary trails community leader, Joel Dunn. Born and raised in Carson City, Dunn has not only witnessed the evolution of Nevada's state capital but has also been a driving force in its transition into a recreation-focused community.
Carson City supervisors to discuss funding allocations, budget augments
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 1:36pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
To be discussed are funding, contract purchases, grants, special event costs, and more.
Controversial extension of tax for schools approved as lawmakers end 2019 session
Submitted by admin on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 5:00amEducation funding dominated the final day of the 80th Legislature, sometimes contentiously, as taxes were extended, new taxing abilities were granted and the state’s 52-year-old education funding system was …
Tax extension passes without two-thirds majority
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 3:06pmSenate Democrats have passed a bill extending a payroll tax by removing a requirement that mandates a two-thirds vote to pass. The measure has shaped up to be one of the largest political fights in ...
NV Energy requests $5 million electric rate cut for northern Nevada customers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 1:25pmNV Energy filed its legally required general rate case with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada on Monday that requests a $5 million decrease in revenue requirement.
Boomers’ Legacy to Their Children and Income Inequality
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 8:59pmIn my last column I raised the sorry legacy my generation, the Boomers, are leaving our children and grandchildren.
I outlined the main problems, especially the increasing embrace over the last 150 years of statist liberalism, progressivism and now even socialism – or, in general, the slide away from our essential founding values, social institutions, practices and policies to coercive collectivism. Another problem area has been the embrace of certain exotic goals and their derivative ideologies as being central to our politics instead of the special interests they are.
Carson City Triad presents workshop: Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 11:38amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson City Triad presents “Get Your Ducks in a Row – Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have” by Colby Prout of Nevada Legal Services Tuesday, May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
Participants who attend will learn about intestate succession, small estates, will basics, avoiding probate and will be provided with information about powers of attorney.
Democrats want to tackle education funding with marijuana tax receipts, possible county sales taxes
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:00amTwo potential school funding sources were introduced Tuesday in the Nevada Legislature. One — Senate Bill 545 — would take the 10% excise tax collected on legal marijuana sales and put it in the state’s public education account. The other, an amendment to Assembly Bill 309, would allow counties ...