Youth
Free Nevada Outdoor Experience Youth Expo
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/15/2019 - 11:16amThe Nevada Outdoor Experience is co-sponsored by the Wild Sheep Foundation and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. The goal of the free event is to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts.
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 Girl Scout Troop No. 248 donates to Ron Wood Family Resource Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 2:27pmCarson City Girl Scout Troop No. 248 generously collected and donated hygiene kits, toilet paper, deodorant and toothbrushes to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.
Carson City Kiwanis moves weekly meetings to The Martin Hotel
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 1:50pmCarson City Kiwanis moved its weekly meeting to The Martin Hotel. The decision to move was not a difficult one as The Martin Inn has an excellent meeting facility located in the back of its restaurant.
Carson City Kiwanis members are excited about the move as the room is large enough to grow, invite guests, and be able to stay in downtown Carson City. As Carson City Kiwanis celebrates its 60-year anniversary, it looks to continue to be a great service club in this great community.
JoAnne Skelly column: I Love Plant Gifting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 10:00amI’ve been noticing all the new seedlings coming up around the yard: Currants, Oregon grape, penstemons, sumacs, catmint, caryopteris, feverfew, hardy geranium and many more. I did not plant these; the birds did. The seeds spread in the wind or I accidentally spread seeds when deadheading.
Carson City Cooperative Extension offering 2 Day Camps - How to Raise Small Farm Critters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 9:19amCarson City University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Carson City Parks and Recreation and Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch, is offering two weekly sessions at Silver Saddle Ranch, 2648 Carson City Road in Carson City, for youth who are not able to keep or raise a small farm animal to experience working with either rabbits or goats. Area 4-H leaders will bring their animals for attendees, 9 – 14 years of age, to work with in these hands on day camps.
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.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 9:21pmHello Carson City as we welcome Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Events and activities abound, from yoga, walks and a bike ride, to art showings and a jewelry making class. There's an exquisite paella and olive oil show at Bleu Café featuring world renown chef Don Pepe, and a viewing of the classic film "High Noon" with the legendary Gary Cooper at the Brewery Arts Center. Be sure to take some time out of your busy day to enjoy the capital city's great indoor and outdoor activities. Here's what's happening.
Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'New Crop 2019' exhibit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 9:36amThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "New Crop 2019", by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. CCAI will host an opening reception on Friday, June 7, 5 to 7 p.m. The artists will give a brief talk about their work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from June 7 to Sept. 26, 2019.
Carson City Airport Open House to Benefit Eagle Valley Children’s Home
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/01/2019 - 1:45pmThe Carson City Airport, in partnership with the Eagle Valley Children’s Home, will host the 2019 Open House and Fly-In on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. The event takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada.
Entry to the event is free to the public and draws thousands of visitors annually. Proceeds from new programming will benefit local non-profit, Eagle Valley Children's Home.
Annual Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games held this weekend in Reno
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:25amMore than 300 Special Olympics athletes from across the state will converge this weekend in Reno for the annual Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) Summer Games. The torch was carried through Carson City Friday on its way to the games.
Wild Horse Theater presents Disney's Newsies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:00amExtra! Extra! Read all about it! Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Tony Award winning Broadway phenomenon, Disney’s Newsies in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center 851 East William Street in Carson City, June 28, 29, 30 and July 5, 6, and 7th.
Camp Carson: Carson City youth summer camp begins June 17 with registration open now
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 1:22pmThe annual Camp Carson program for kindergarten through 6th grade children through Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is now open for registration with camp beginning June 17.
Nevada State Fair, Carson City Fair return to Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:43pmTwo exciting fairs return to Carson City, kicking off the warm days and long summer nights.
The Nevada State Fair returns to Mill Park in Carson City from June 6-9 featuring four days of entertainment, exciting carnival rides, food, music and much more.
Senator Cyclists adopts Wild Horse Trail, Carson City's newest mountain biking trail
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 7:20amCarson City’s Senator Cyclists adopted the newest biking trail in Carson, located behind the softball fields at the Centennial Sports Complex, and participated in a trail clean up Thursday afternoon despite the weather.
The Wild Horse Trail was created by then-Carson-High-Senior Connor McRae and Carson City’s muscle powered as a part of McRae’s senior project in 2018.
Midnight Madness adult slow-pitch event takes place at Centennial Park in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 4:33pmHosted by All World Sports, Midnight Madness begins its All Night Tournaments with an adult slow-pitch event from May 25-27 at Centennial Park in Carson City.
Nevada Humanities Presents “Great Basin Young Chautauqua Showcase” on May 31 and June 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 11:05amNevada Humanities celebrates the 27th season of Great Basin Young Chautauqua with the Great Basin Young Chautauqua Showcase. Performances by Great Basin Young Chautauquans will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 and Saturday, June 1, 2019, starting at 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Restless Artists Theatre, located at 295 20th Street in Sparks. Seasoned Chautauqua performer Doug Mishler will serve as the evenings’ master of ceremonies and will share recollections of the Young Chautauqua and Chautauqua experience throughout the program.
What's happening around Carson City for Friday, May 24
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 8:41pmAs we head into a jam-packed Memorial Day weekend, activities and events around Carson City on Friday will help set the mood for what promises to be a tremendous few days ahead. Festivities include the opening day of the Rockin’ Rib Fest at Carson City's Casino Fandango, the planting of American flags on the graves of our fallen veterans at Lone Mountain Cemetery, a weekly open mic night at A to Zen, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club, live music and more.
Events and happenings around the Carson City region this 2019 Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:12amHere’s an events lineup of what's happening around the Carson City region for the 2019 Memorial Day weekend. More events will be added as information becomes available.
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Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/22/2019 - 7:12pmHeading into Thursday, May 23, 2019 we ask: Can you feel it? Yes, the Memorial Day holiday is nearly here and we may even get a weather break or four in between expected showers through the weekend, forecasters say. Activities and events to round out this third Thursday of the month include a meet and greet of Carson City Library candidates at Adams Hub for Innovation, a day hike, a bicycle cruise on the west side of the capital city, a Lunch and Learn Workshop for local nonprofit organizations, a chamber luncheon focusing on mental health, a GOP meeting, art showings, live music and more. Here's what's happening:
Carson City resident to begin Peace Corps service in Moldova
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 3:02pmVivekananthan Yatheepan of Carson City has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will depart for Moldova on June 3 to begin training as an organizational development volunteer.
Advocates to End Domestic Violence celebrates 40 years in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 11:08amNumbers speak volumes: 5,443 survivors, 178,393 nights of safe shelter, 3,640 support groups, 21,840 support group attendees.
These are the ways Advocates to End Domestic Violence has been helping Carson City over the last four decades. This year, Advocates is celebrating its 40th year anniversary, and our community is better because of it.
Flags to be placed on veteran graves Friday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 11:42amThe Disabled American Veterans and other local Veteran organizations within the Carson City area will be placing U.S. Flags on Veterans graves at Lone Mountain Cemetery located at 1044 Beverly Dr., on Friday, May 24, 2019, starting at 4 p.m.
Carson City area scholarship recipients announced at 'Salute to Scholars' program
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 9:13pmThe list of local students who received scholarships were announced at the Salute to Scholars Program. Listed below are the students; congratulations!
Carson City Junior Rangers program hosts Leave No Trace Hike
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 7:28amThe Carson City Junior Ranger Program educates youth about the environment, fosters a sense of community, and encourages life-long environmental stewardship. Throughout each year's Junior Ranger events, children will fill out their educational Adventure Guides at each program as they learn more about the outdoors.
Auditions for ‘The Little Mermaid Jr.’ held today at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 7:24amIn what is sure to be the cutest production of the season, The Little Mermaid Jr. is hosting auditions today at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center as a part of Youth Theater Carson City.
This is an open call to all youth grades K-12. The dates for the show will be July 26 - Aug. 4, at the Bob Boldrick Theater inside the Carson City Community Center.
Registration has begun for Junior Giants Free Summer Baseball in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 1:48pmJunior Giants is a free, non-competitive and coed baseball program for youth ages 5-13.
In addition to playing baseball, participants learn the Junior Giants Four Bases of Character Development: confidence, integrity, leadership and teamwork, as well as the importance of health, education and bullying prevention.
Work-based learning program accepting applications at Carson Valley high schools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 3:15pmCareer Bound NV, a division of JOIN Inc., is now accepting applications from qualified students in the class of 2020 and 2021 at Douglas High School and Aspire High School in Carson Valley for the pilot launch of the work-based learning program.
Signups underway: Carson City 2019 Junior Ranger Program begins 4-week run this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 2:23pmThe Carson City Junior Ranger Program begins this Saturday. Sign up your children now to be a part of this four week educational and fun experience.
24 to graduate Nevada's Police Officer Standards and Training; Douglas sheriff to keynote
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2019 - 8:54amThe Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training announced Wednesday that 24 graduates from 16 agencies from around the Silver State will accept their peace officers’ oath as the POST Academy Class 2019-01.