May 2023
Graduating from WNC: The culmination of a long journey for blind Carson City man
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 8:47am
The opportunity to better himself through higher education has brought light to Aaron Ross’ world. Born legally blind, Ross began working toward a degree at Western Nevada College (WNC) more than a decade ago to pursue a profession that left an impression on him as a child.
Carson City Rotarians, community to learn about Jack C. Davis Observatory during 20th year celebration
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 8:42am
The Jack C. Davis Observatory on the Western Nevada College Campus is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will hear about the Observatory’s role at the college and in the community at the club’s next meeting. Observatory Director and Professor Dr. Tom Herring will share the history as well as his thoughts on the future of the facility.
Nevada, Arizona and California governors announce lower basin plan to protect Colorado River
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 8:37am
LAS VEGAS – on Monday, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, California Governor Gavin Newsom, and Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced that the Colorado River Lower Basin States have developed a plan to conserve 3 million acre-feet over the next three years to protect the Colorado River system.
Living history Chautauqua at Lake Tahoe focuses on couple who survived Donner Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/22/2023 - 8:11am
Event Date:
May 27, 2023 - 3:30pm On Saturday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m. Valhalla Tahoe at the Tallac Historic Site offers a Chautauqua presentation of James & Margret Reed in Those That Survived the Donner Party.
Pine Nuts: Twain credited Odeon Hall in Dayton, the site of McAvoy's upcoming final performance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 3:41pm
Saturday afternoon I had the time of my life at the Odeon Hall in Dayton, Nevada. I got to present Mark Twain on the very stage where Samuel held forth 157 years ago, away back in 1866. He was fresh from the Hawaiian Islands and his public talk would have been full of fun from his, “Letters from the Sandwich Islands.” So of course we took a step back in time to savor a few of those timeless sentiments.
Downtown Throw Down Cornhole Tournament happening June 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 2:16pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2023 - 10:00am The Saturday, June 24 Downtown Throw Down Cornhole Tournament is presented by the Carson City Downtown Business Association and Silver State Cornhole.
Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: May fruit tree tips
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 2:05pm
Master Gardener Michael Janik is a fruit tree expert who advises this for fruit trees in May: “Thinning is an essential step in producing larger, tastier fruit and will also help prevent damage from insects. Cherries do not need to be thinned. Apples, pears, peaches and nectarines benefit from thinning. Plums and apricots may also be thinned if there is a heavy crop.”
Celebrity Waiters FISH Fundraiser held Saturday, tours given of new Carson City dormitory site
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 1:52pm
On Saturday, the annual Celebrity Waiter FISH Fundraiser was held, this time on site or the new FISH Student Housing Revitalization Project site.
Carson City Intuitive Center Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 11:39am
Event Date:
May 27, 2023 - 10:00am Event Schedule
10 am - 1pm ~ Mini Psychic Readings
$30 for 20 mins
A Psychic Reading brings truth and clarity, awareness and healing; experienced readers who can get to the center of your reality and shed light onto the unknown and bring answers to the foreground. Award yourself with enlightenment, a healing for self, and unlock your own intuitive abilities, all at the same time.
1 pm -2pm ~ What is TranceMediumship?
Lecture and Healing $20
Major General Ondra Berry to deliver keynote address Monday to Carson City area WNC grads
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/21/2023 - 10:10amEvent Date:
May 22, 2023 - 10:00am
For the first time since 2019, Western Nevada College is recognizing its graduates next week with traditional commencement ceremonies.
