July 2023
Western Nevada College student services to remain open on August's Wednesdays
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 4:11pmWestern Nevada College's student service departments will remain open until 7 p.m. on every Wednesday in August.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Sleepin’ on a Futon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 3:17pmI’m practicing sleeping on a futon in anticipation of my high school sweetheart visiting with two of her lady friends. Well, I slept in the ground for a year in Vietnam while in the Marine Corps, so my futon is like a DreamCloud Mattress by comparison.
Nevada Art Association's People's Choice awarded for the Spirit of America Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 2:32pmThe voters have chosen "American Beauty" by Bob Bucknell as the People's Choice award winner from the Spirit of America Show.
Nevada Artists Association presents summer show with reception and awards presentation on Aug. 6
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 2:06pmEveryone is invited to the Artists Reception and Awards Presentation for the Nevada Artists Association Summer Show on August 6 from 2 to 4 p.m. The NAA Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street, Carson City.
Come see 121 entries by 49 Northern Nevada artists in all categories, enjoy light refreshments and also vote for People's Choice.
The NAA Gallery is your local art marketplace.
Nevada Artists Association announces winners of the 2023 summer show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 1:52pmThe Nevada Artist Association is pleased to announce the winners in the judged Summer Show. Entries in this show are for sale through Sept. 8.
Traffic accident on northbound I-580 near Fairview Drive in Carson City
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 11:18amA motorcycle traffic accident was reported just after 11:10 a.m. Sunday going northbound on I-580 near Fairview Drive.
Sheriff’s Night Out returns Tuesday for 20th year in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 11:15amThis year, the annual Sheriff’s Night Out — formerly National Night Out — will celebrate its 20th year in Carson City.
The event, this Tuesday, August 1, is a way for the community to interact not only with its sheriff’s department, but firefighters, paramedics, park rangers, the National Guard, and many more organizations who come together to provide a free, family-fun event to the community.
Western Nevada College to host 'Reach for the Stars Roaring ’20s' Gala for student support on Aug. 12
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 11:02amStep back in time and immerse yourself in the glitz and glamour of the Roaring 20s at the Reach for the Stars Gala, hosted by the Western Nevada College Foundation.
On the evening of Aug. 12, the Joe Dini Library will be transformed into a Roaring 20s venue where people can come to support the students of WNC. Prepare to step into a world where the spirit of the 1920s comes alive in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Jack C. Davis Observatory.
'Clean Up The Lake' to launch Environmental Dive Center on Aug 17 to Protect Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 10:49amINCLINE VILLAGE – Clean Up The Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization known for their 72 Mile Cleanup project, proudly announces the inauguration of their revolutionary Environmental Dive Center at Lake Tahoe.
The EDC will be a hybrid between a conservation dive school and an environmental
science center located in the heart of Incline Village. This center marks a significant leap in the fight against all litter and aquatic invasive species in and around Lake Tahoe.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss nursing student agreement with UNR, restoration projects and plan for federal grant
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 07/30/2023 - 10:24amThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is expected to take place on Thursday, Aug. 3, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items on the agenda of discussion include special presentations of awards, multiple architectural restoration projects, an agreement for training spaces for University of Nevada, Reno nursing students and more.