youth programs
Carson Cluckers prepare for Silver and Sage Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/17/2021 - 8:44amThe Carson Cluckers are working hard to get ready for the Silver & Sage Fair. Many of these youth are veterans of shows and love to help the younger members to improve their skills.
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.
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.
Carson Capitols Lacrosse Coaches Clinic this Saturday; weekly skills sessions to kick of Spring 2021 season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:55amCarson Capitols Lacrosse Club, a division of Carson Youth Programs, Inc., is proud to announce their upcoming season for boys and girls ages 12-8, which will begin formal training and practices in January 2021, with the season starting in March 2021.
Walmart and Salvation Army team up in Carson City, Douglas for modified school supply drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:51amFor the second year in a row, The Salvation Army is holding school supply drives at more than 4,500 Walmart locations across the country. In the Carson City, Douglas County and Reno areas, there are 8 Walmart stores participating this Friday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19, the need is greater than ever before. It also means our campaign looks a little different this year.
Carson City Brewfest cancelled due to COVID-19, rescheduled for 2021
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 10:01amThe Rotary Club of Carson City has announced that The Capital City Brewfest, scheduled for August 29th, will not take place this summer due to the COVID 19 virus.
The annual event, which funds the Rotary Club’s scholarships and youth programs, featured several dozen regional breweries and distilleries. The club has set the date of June 26, 2021 for the next Brewfest.
Carson City area Salvation Army Captains Mark and Leslie Cyr headed to Colorado
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 7:45amSalvation Army regional headquarters has announced that Captains Mark and Leslie Cyr of The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County have been appointed to the Pueblo, Colo., Salvation Army.
Carson City Host Lions Club to Install Officers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 3:55pmThe Carson City Host Lions will hold an Installation Dinner on Wednesday, June 24 beginning with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. at the Carson City Plaza Events Center, with dinner following at 6 p.m. Region Chair Adam Hopkins from the Reno Cigar Lions Club will perform the installation ceremony. The new officers to be installed for the 2020-2021 year will be:
Summer youth activities in Carson City feature reading challenge, camps and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 2:34pmSummer is in full swing, and recreational activities around Carson City are starting to return in the near future.
From the Carson City Library’s 2020 Learning Challenge, to archery classes at the Clear Creek Bowman Archery Camp, there are several ways for youth to get outside and enjoy the Silver State.
Carson City Supervisors to act on hemp moratorium, discuss budgets, grants and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 10:30amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place Thursday May 7 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
Cap City Baseball anticipates starting the 2020 season in July
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 9:05amWhat's up Cap City! We hope everyone is being safe, staying ready and getting their school work done in these uncertain times. First, all of us at non-profit Carson Youth Programs, Inc., Cap City Baseball cannot thank the players, parents, coaches, and sponsors enough for a successful inaugural season for the 11u and 12u teams in 2019. Nothing would have been possible without those four essential elements.
Salvation Army of Carson City, Douglas County open and ready to serve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 1:59pmThe Salvation Army is open and ready to serve. All Salvation Army Officers in the Western Territory have been placed on Emergency Disaster Status to better serve our communities in this time of crisis.
CHS senior educates Carson City community on drug deactivation system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 10:15amCarson High School senior and Partnership Carson City Community Prevention Coordinator Cruz Bulmer, 19, is spreading the word about the Deterra Drug Deactivation System.
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.
Events around the Carson City area for Tuesday, July 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 7:08pmWith a daytime high around 92 and plenty of sunshine, activities lined up around Carson City for Tuesday, July 30, feature a midnight meteor shower gathering at the Jack C. Davis Observatory, morning and evening hikes, a Capital City youth fall baseball meeting, a ladies bike ride, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs, archery at Centennial Park, art showings and more. Enjoy.
Cap City Baseball hits the field Tuesday, July 30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 8:56amLocal non-profit Carson Youth Programs, Inc. is pleased to announce the brand new Cap City Baseball program, with the inaugural season kicking off this fall!
Summer Showcase Band Concert featured Sunday at Carson City's BAC outdoor stage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 3:57pmThe Capital City Community Band and the Mile High Jazz Band Association, in cooperation with Carson Middle School, will present a free Summer Showcase Band Concert on Sunday, June 23, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center’s outdoor stage at Minnesota and King streets in Carson City, the same stage used for the Levitt Amp concerts. Some seating is available, and the public is invited to bring chairs.
Carson City Community Support Services Grant awards $380K in program funding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 2:02pmThe budget for the Community Support Services Grant was finalized at the most recent Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting, which allocated nearly $400,000 of grant funding for various programs helping our local communities such as helping homebound seniors, dental care for local youth, emergency shelter for domestic violence victims and more.
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.
Sierra Lutheran High School announces area summer camp offerings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 1:00pmSierra Lutheran High School, in collaboration with Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School and Mt. Cross Ministries, has released its 2019 Summer Programs registration. Collectively, the three entities will offer seven unique summer programs, including two week-long overnight programs.
Nevada exceeds 2018 performance employment measures for assisting dislocated workers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2019 - 5:14pmNevada exceeded all its mandated performance measures for the 2nd quarter of 2018 in efforts to hire and train dislocated adults and youth as part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, according to a report released Monday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Carson City's The Fox to hold fundraiser for local family to avert daughter’s cancer medical costs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 11:28amLocal restaurant and brewery, The Fox Brewpub, will hold a fundraiser for a local family whose daughter was recently diagnosed with cancer on Saturday, April 6 from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
The event, which will raise funds for ten year-old Aylee Sharron, who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma and is the daughter of Mariel and Tony Sharron, will feature a raffle and live-music.
Investigation into deadly plane crash that killed beloved Carson City restaurateur raises questions
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 11:41amFriends and acquaintances of Tony Pastini described him as a generous member of the community, a long-time supporter of local youth programs. He was a friendly face to his neighbors.
Fall tea tickets available for Carson City Holiday with a Hero fundraiser
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 2:31pmUniformed first responders will be serving up tea, food and holiday goodwill at the Carson City Elks Lodge Fall Tea on Sunday, Oct. 14. All proceeds from the tea will go toward providing a proper Christmas to children in need through the Holiday with a Hero program.
Register Now for Northern Nevada’s UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/15/2018 - 10:52amRENO — The Northern Nevada community is invited to join friends, parents, children and those affected directly by bleeding disorders during the Nevada Chapter of the National Hemophilia Foundation’s UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk and 5K on September 22, 2018, at Bartley Ranch.
Friday fun in the Carson City area: a Movie in the Park, Jazz and Beyond, and more
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 6:11amIt is finally Friday. As August melts away, it brings us closer to the new school year. Carson High returning students are invited to the Senator Kick-off this morning to get their fill of back-to-school updates. Families will love the Movie in the Park; bring a blanket or chairs and come prepared to enjoy ‘Coco.’ Three days of high-flying fun begins today at Heritage Park in Gardnerville as the Splash Dogs competition gets underway. You will always find live music around town on Fridays, but during the Jazz and Beyond Festival, it seems like music is everywhere.
Organizers: Carson City's 2018 National Night Out attendance matched last year's event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/09/2018 - 2:32pmDespite smoke-filled skies from regional wildfires, the 2018 Carson City National Night Out held Tuesday night at Mills Park generated a crowd of several thousand and likely matched last year's record crowd, organizers said.
Volunteers invited to Beautification Day this Sunday in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 6:38pmThe nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties is inviting volunteers to help beautify the Dayton Food Pantry, the nonprofit garden center Community Roots & Shoots, and Healthy Communities grounds on Sunday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 209 Dayton Valley Road.
Three questions for Parks and Rec Director Jennifer Budge: Arlington Square ice skating rink
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Tue, 12/12/2017 - 4:59pmFollowing a recent report from Carson Now about the indefinite closure of the Arlington Square ice skating rink, many community members were upset and others wanted more information. We decided to reach out to Jennifer Budge, Carson City’s Parks and Recreation Director to help explain the details and clear the air of any confusion or rumors that may be circling on social media.