veterans
Carson City Clerk-Recorder to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 1:36pmSpeaking at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen. The services provided by the Clerk-Recorder's Office to attorneys, government agencies, the judicial system, and the general public are mandated by the Nevada Constitution and the Nevada Revised Statutes.
Carson Mayor to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/17/2023 - 12:36pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell. Lori began her service on the Board of Supervisors in January, 2015, representing Ward 3, and was elected mayor in 2020. She is known for her budget expertise, attention to detail on contracts, her compassion for those in need, and most of all her ability to work with others for the mutual benefit of the community.
Congressman Amodei to headline Dayton Chamber's 5th Annual Veterans Dinner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/11/2022 - 1:17pmMike Kunz and Stephen Hipp, co-chairmen of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans Dinner, announced that US Congressman Mark Amodei will be the featured speaker at the Chamber's 5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner.
Homeless advocate to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/24/2022 - 10:41pmDee Dee Foremaster, Executive Director of the Rural Center for Independent Living (RCIL) will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Her presentation will concern the pros and cons of rent control and the need for diversified housing.
This is how the RCIL is described on the organization's Facebook page:
A nonprofit organization that helps with services to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and our Veterans.
Services include:
1. Assistance with filling out paper work to apply for services.
2. Assistance with finding stable housing
Women Veterans Across Nevada to Gather in Reno During Annual Conference
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/11/2022 - 9:52am(Reno, Nev.) - Women warriors from across the Silver State will gather in Reno on Saturday, March 12 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for the 2022 Annual Women Veteran Conference.
The FREE event is hosted by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services.
Veteran's pancake breakfast happening Veteran's Day at Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/07/2021 - 12:17pmThe Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc. (RSVP) is hosting a free pancake breakfast for all veterans on Veteran’s Day, Thursday, November 11, 2021.
This event will take place at the Carson City Elks Lodge on 515 N. Nevada Street, Carson City, from 9 to 11:00 a.m. All local senior veterans are invited to join RSVP for pancakes, sausages, and beverages. Celebrity chefs Charlie Abowd, Carson City Supervisor Stan Jones, and Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong will be serving pancakes.
Carson City homeless advocate to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/07/2021 - 11:50pmDee Dee Foremaster, Executive Director of the Rural Center for Independent Living (RCIL) and Do Drop In day refuge for the homeless and mentally ill will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Her presentation will be an update on the status of her efforts to obtain stable sources of grant funding for the organization's ongoing activities, and ways that members of the public might be able to help with those efforts.
Here is how the RCIL & Do Drop In are described on their Facebook page:
Carson City's RSVP collecting food and clothing donations for local veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/28/2021 - 12:54pmThe Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, is collecting food and clothing donations for local veterans now through Sept. 8, 2021.
Donations can be dropped off at the RSVP Office located on 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 6, Carson City, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NDOT to host virtual public information meeting on Mt. Rose Highway corridor plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 1:27pmCARSON CITY — With intersection improvements already scheduled for coming years at two Mt. Rose Highway intersections, the Nevada Department of Transportation will launch a virtual public meeting on Jan. 26 to gather public feedback on corridor planning to define future traffic improvements to the lower segment of the highway.
Nevada governor releases final details, program notes for tonight's 2021 State of the State
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 11:55amNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak released the final viewing details for the 2021 State of the State address that happens Tuesday.The pre-program begins at 5:45 p.m. and will air at the link here. Then, at 6 p.m., the 2021 address will air by going to the link here.
Work for Warriors Nevada military support group to host Jan. 20 public job fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:02amCARSON CITY — The military support organization Work for Warriors Nevada is set to host a no-cost, virtual job fair on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The fair will be online.
Carson City Republican Women To Meet January 19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 3:26pmThe first meeting of the year for the Carson City Republican Women's Club will be Tuesday, January 19 at Casino Fandango. The guest speaker will be Janet Freixas, President of the Nevada Federation of Republican Women.
Social hour begins at 11:00a.m. and the lunch meeting at 11:30a.m.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Carson City Elks Lodge provides goodie bags to VA hospital patients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 12:55amCarson City Elks No. 2177 members gathered at the Lodge and assembled 50 goodie bags to be delivered to the VA Hospital in Reno.
Carson City's Order of The Eastern Star helps local charities for the holidays
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/22/2020 - 1:20pmEsther Chapter No. 3 of Carson City and the Grand Chapter of Nevada's Order of The Eastern Star recently made donations to several charities, including Food for Thought and the Veterans Guest House.
Wreaths Across America celebrated Saturday at Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 5:09pmNational Wreaths Across America Day, celebrated at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 19, honored veterans by placing wreaths on headstones and markers at over 1,200 locations throughout the U.S. and abroad to those who served our country.
Local 169 donates $12,500 in grocery gift cards to northern Nevada nonprofits to help families and veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:50amLaborers Union Local 169 donated $12,500 in grocery store gift cards to seven local nonprofits in northern Nevada to support the local community in this time of need.
Greater Nevada Credit Union ignites Audacity Fund Reno with $25,000 contribution
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:04amGreater Nevada Credit Union, a Carson City-based credit union serving northern Nevada, contributes $25,000 as the first corporate sponsor and financial institution to the Audacity Fund Reno, which provides funding, education and support to local business owners from underserved populations.
Senator Square: Carson High School NJROTC cadets compete, serve and remember
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:54amCarson High School's NJROTC Drill and Color Guard team competed in their first ever ‘virtual’ drill competition hosted by University of North Carolina ROTC program. The various teams’ performances were captured on video and sent to the University for judging.
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.
WNC partners with donors to start food and hygiene pantry for Carson City area students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 9:03amAddressing a need that was revealed during a 2020 student survey, Western Nevada College is nearing completion of a Food and Hygiene Pantry for students and their families.
Carson City Elks Lodge 2177 honors Veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 12:05pmOn Nov. 11th Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 honored local Veterans by placing a bronze plaque at the base of their flag pole located in the front of their Lodge.
Airplane that made emergency landing near Carson City school gets towed at Saliman Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 4:36pmA small airplane that made an emergency landing in a field Wednesday afternoon near Fremont Elementary School in Carson City was moved for tow to nearby Saliman Road, across from the school.
Fear and Hate v Happiness and Love (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 12:18pmLet go of your fear and hate to discover what you love. One should not let what they hate, blind them to what they love. Like Jefferson, I love life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in that order. Though I do hate murder and slavery I do not let it define what I love. Though Life and Liberty are defined by the Constitution in America, the pursuit of happiness is an individual choice.
Nevada veterans honored this Veterans Day 2020 with video ceremony, proclamation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 9:10amJoin us in celebrating Veterans Day 2020. Due to most Veterans Day parades and other celebrations being cancelled this November because of COVID-19, Nevada Department of Veterans Services produced a video with support from the Nevada veterans and community leaders across the state highlighting what Veterans Day means to them, along with the following anniversaries:
— The 75th anniversary of the end of WWII;
— The 70th anniversary of the outbreak of Korean War;
— The 67th anniversary of the alliance between U.S.A. and the Republic of Korea; and
— The 30th Anniversary of the outbreak of the 1st Gulf War.
Virginia City honors Veterans with Veterans Cruise today along C Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 7:56amHistoric Virginia City has always placed a strong emphasis on supporting those who have served our country. A walk down the wooden board sidewalks demonstrates this in the many memorial flags of those who gave their lives in service. Because honoring our veterans is so important, Virginia City will be holding a Veterans Day Cruise today, Wednesday, Nov. 11 beginning at 11 a.m. on C Street.
Scoobyz Thrift hosts Veteran’s Day Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 11:13pmA big thank you to all past and present Veterans! In celebration of Veterans Day, ALL purchases for all customers on Wednesday, November 11th will be 20% off. We will be serving HOT APPLE CIDER too. Come see all of our collectibles and rare items. Be sure to give yourself enough time to ENJOY our huge inventory and hospitality. Scoobyz 775-515-4308. 3569 US Hwy 50, Carson City.
Free All American Breakfast for Veterans this Wednesday at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 2:49pmThe Carson Nugget would like to honor all Veterans by offering one free All American Breakfast at the All American Eatery between 6AM – 11AM on Veteran’s Day this Wednesday, November 11. Veterans can get a voucher for the FREE All-American breakfast at the Winners Club.
Nevada governor honors Veterans Day through proclamation, video message to Veterans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 11:55amCARSON CITY — Today, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a proclamation naming Wednesday, November 11th as Veterans Day in honor of our Veterans that have served in our nation’s military. State offices will be closed for this official holiday.
Carson City Republican Women to Honor Our Veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 7:29pmCarson City Republican Women's Club will again honor our veterans at our upcoming luncheon meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020 to be held at Casino Fandango at 11 a.m.
Our guest speaker is Commander Bryan Heller, Ret. The charge for lunch is $25 per person and reservations are mandatory by Friday, Nov. 14, 2020.