thanksgiving
Holiday movie premiers, turkey drop, craft show and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 11:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. A Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for families in need will be held Friday at Max Casino. The holiday movie premieres of “Feliz NaviDAD” and “Once Upon A Main Street” on Saturday will feature different venues in Carson City. Along with a craft show at the Carson Mall and live music, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range holiday schedule
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 5:27pmThe Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range will be open for drop in use on the following holidays weather permitting:
Carson Nugget to host annual Community Thanksgiving Feast with COVID measures in place
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 2:27pmThis year the Carson Nugget in Carson City will celebrate its 63rd annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to join us in the Grand Ballroom. All guests will receive a free 8-inch turkey sandwich, stuffing, cranberry sauce and more.
Carson City issues Public Service Annoucement regarding COVID-19, flu season, construction, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 2:54pmCarson City Health and Human Services offers COVID-19 Thanksgiving holiday guidance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 3:27pmWith an increased risk for COVID-19 transmission, Carson City Health and Human Services is encouraging residents to avoid attending or hosting Thanksgiving gatherings with those outside of your household and utilizing lower risk activities to celebrate the holiday with those outside of your household.
Thanksgiving Turkey Drop for Carson City, Douglas families in need happening Friday at Max Casino
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 4:34pmThe Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County is seeking donations of Thanksgiving turkeys for families in need, and will be collecting them Friday at Max Casino in Carson City.
55 percent of Lyon County COVID-19 cases went to work while experiencing symptoms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 10:58amLyon County has been flagged for more than two weeks with an elevated disease transmission.
Lyon County has experienced five weeks of COVID test positivity higher than 8 percent of people tested and a cases rate per 100,000 population greater than two hundred.
Carson Valley Virtual Turkey Trot, open mic night, craft show, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 9:49pmHeading into the weekend and inching closer to Thanksgiving, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. The fourth annual Carson Valley Turkey Trot begins Friday and will be held virtually throughout the month of November. Combined with live music and Open Mic Night at A to Zen, the state capital will be buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
Carson City food drives to collect Thanksgiving turkeys, pet food on Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 4:18pmTwo food drives are happening Thursday at two locations in Carson City. One drive is to collect Thanksgiving turkeys for families in need, and the other is a drive to help feed family pets.
Partnership seeks Thanksgiving food donations for Lyon and Storey counties
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 9:23amDayton Valley Urgent Care has once again partnered with Healthy Communities Coalition to help provide food to our local families during the holidays with additional drop off locations and a new partner, Thomas Real Estate Group.
Carson City holiday fitness favorite Thanksgiving Turkey Trot to happen as virtual event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 12:05pmFISH hosts 'High Five Turkey Drive' this Thursday at Nissan Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/07/2020 - 12:45pmTalk Turkey To Me! Friends In Service Helping is hosting their annual High Five Turkey Drive this Thursday, Nov. 12 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Nissan Carson City, 2750 S Carson St.
Donate a frozen turkey (sides are welcome too!) or $10 so we can do the shopping for you. Help us provide a “Holiday for the Hungry” this Thanksgiving season.
November Wine Walk, bike tour, craft fair and more highlight weekend events around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 9:22pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.
Indy Explains Electoral College: How a candidate can lose the presidency after winning a majority of votes
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 8:16pmAlmost 3 million more people voted for Hillary Clinton than for Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election, yet it is Trump’s pardon that saves a Thanksgiving turkey's life and whose signature on an executive order can change American lives in an instant.
Salvation Army hosts Carson City, Douglas job fair Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 5:34pmCARSON CITY — The Salvation Army is having a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. The Salvation Army will be hiring seasonal workers to help with their holiday programs such as Thanksgiving food drives, Christmas food drives and Angel Tree Christmas Toy distribution.
Lyon and Storey County food pantries welcome donations for Thanksgiving side dishes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:40amHealthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties’ food pantries in Dayton, Yerington and Silver Springs are asking for donations of typical Thanksgiving side dish ingredients.
Nevada retailers projected to hire 4,700 workers for holiday season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 9:03amRetailers in Nevada and throughout the United States are ramping up hiring campaigns for the all-important holiday shopping season. In the Silver State, the Retail Association of Nevada estimates retailers will boost hiring by 4,700 positions during the holiday shopping period.
Postal Annex November Giveaway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/01/2020 - 11:58amStop by the Postal Annex this November and get a chance to win a $100 Raley's Giftcard for your Thanksgiving Dinner. Spend $10 or more on shipping, local novelties , or any of our other products and services for tickets!
Plan a visit to the Nevada Artists Association 2020 Nevada Day Show October 25 through December 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/30/2020 - 12:51pmStop by the Nevada Artists Association now to see the Nevada Day show, hosting art made from local artists through the end of December.
Open every day 12-4 pm, except Mondays and Thanksgiving Day at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery, 449 West King Street, Carson City, NV.
UNR to go fully remote after Thanksgiving break, spring break canceled due to COVID surge
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 12:47pmIn a letter to students, faculty and other university personnel Friday, UNR President Brian Sandoval announced the university would move to fully virtual instruction following the upcoming fall break, a move that comes as the university has averaged nearly a hundred new COVID-19 cases per week and as the flu season rapidly approaches.
Senator Square: Fellowship of Christian Athletes thanks Carson City community for support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 8:58amNot only did the nonprofit organization Fellowship of Christian Athletes open their Christmas tree lot Nov. 24 to raise funds for their organization’s events and outreaches, they also supported other organizations and individuals by giving away 350 Angel Tree Christmas stockings and Christmas trees to Carson City children and families in need, and they also partnered with Sierra Lutheran High School to donate 75 trees to the US Marines at the Warfare Training Center in Coleville, Calif.
Carson City area Salvation Army fundraising campaign falling short of goals
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 9:56amCompared to the last six years, 2019 has the fewest holiday shopping days. This could create an unexpected problem: a reduction in the amount of charitable giving by holiday shoppers. If realized, this deficit could hinder the country’s largest social service provider’s ability to provide critical services to people in need in 2020. The vast majority of giving to The Salvation Army’s iconic Red Kettles happens after Thanksgiving.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport prepares for record number of Christmas holiday travelers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 4:47pmRENO — Reno-Tahoe International Airport anticipates more than 15,000 passengers will arrive and depart daily from the airport during the peak travel times leading up to Christmas and New Year's. The airport advises passengers to arrive early and allow time for parking, airline check-in and long TSA security lines.
JoAnne Skelly column: I’m Missing Yardwork!
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 3:50pmAlthough the calendar doesn’t quite agree, winter is here. We were given a white Thanksgiving followed by rain and then more snow. All this precipitation is good for our trees both ornamental and native.
Turkey Dinner Winner and December Giveaway!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 3:23pmLinda M. was the proud winner of our Turkey Dinner Giveaway! Pictured is her proudly presenting her prize. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and also wanted to bring to everyone's attention about our December Giveaway! Sign up to win this UPS umbrella. Perfect for the season and to keep yourself dry. Our store will be open from 9am-4pm on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day we will be closed. Thank you all for participating, and good luck in the December giveaway. Happy Holidays from us at Postal Annex!
Carson City School District, trustees haul in awards at 2019 NASB Conference
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 9:22amThe Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards annual conference in Reno, the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The school district and trustees hauled in nearly a quarter of all the awards (4 out of 19) among the 17 districts statewide.
Senator Square: Carson City Schools Orchestra students prepare for Holiday Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 9:10amThe Orchestra Program of Carson City School District is holding its Holiday Concert Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Just the idea of a concert in Carson City is exciting enough, but it gets even better because this musical event will cost audiences absolutely nothing except a little time and effort getting there. Admission is free.
Upcoming Carson City School Board Meeting to discuss Teacher School Supply Reimbursement
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:53amThe Carson City School District will hold its next School Board Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
The meeting with begin with the Superintendent’s Report, which includes the Seeliger Choir Holiday Performance, Recognition of Ms. Jennifer Cherpeski for her years of service on the Family Life Committee, and general announcements.
Lunch with CASA: Attorney Mark Beguelin at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:20pmIf there has ever been a court case involving a hamburger, attorney Mark Beguelin probably knows about it.
The child advocacy lawyer for Washoe Legal Services in Reno defends his cases with the sort of vigor that he relishes great burgers.
Nevada consumers spend nearly $639M during Thanksgiving weekend and 'Cyber Monday'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:15pmOnce the dishes were done from Thanksgiving dinner, shoppers kicked off the shopping weekend immediately and headed to stores and online retailers to take advantage of deals and discounts over the long weekend and Cyber Monday. In the Silver State, the Retail Association of Nevada estimates that more than 1.7 million people spent a total of $638.9 million on gifts, decorations and other merchandise over the five-day period.