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SIPV Program Meeting featuring Local Miss America Talent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 2:16pmSoroptimist International is a global non-profit organization working to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Soroptimist International of Pinenut Valleys has a Program Meeting scheduled for:
June 19, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
Carson Valley Country Club
1029 Riverview Drive
Gardnerville, NV 89460
Events around Carson City for Monday, June 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 8:53pmA big hello Carson City as we head into Monday, June 10, 2019. The first day of the work week will be a warm one, with highs in the upper 80s, according to weather forecasters. Looking ahead we have art showings, a talk about geothermal energy and live music lined up at A to Zen. Enjoy the day!
Senator Square: Creative and colorful, the Carson High School class of 2019 says goodbye
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 8:28amThe Carson High School class of 2019 said their goodbyes to teachers June 5, most of the teachers finished their grades the same day and checked out June 7, and a few remaining teachers volunteered to help with graduation Saturday.
‘Grow with Google’ returning to Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 8:18amToday, Google announced that they will be partnering with the East Las Vegas Library, part of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, and the Carson City Library, for day-long digital skills training events as part of Google’s Grow with Google initiative.
Democratic luncheon to spotlight geothermal energy producer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 7:53amMonday's Democratic luncheon will feature a presentation by the business development team of Ormat Technologies, owner-operator of the Steamboat geothermal complex south of Reno. Ormat designs and builds geothermal and recovered energy generating equipment for power generators in 30 countries around the world. In Africa, Central America and the United States, they supply energy from their own plants to utilities that distribute electricity directly to consumers.
Carson City to receive historical marker in honor of Felice Cohn, one of the world's most famous suffragettes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 3:19pmOne hundred years ago, women in America secured the right to vote in what is potentially the largest victory of women in our country to date.
In commemoration, the William G. Pomeroy Foundation through the National Collaborative for Women's History Sites has offered to gift to Carson City, a Suffrage Centennial Marker commemorating the people, places or things instrumental to women gaining the right to vote in the United States in 1920.
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.
Senator Square: Carson High School students make plans for their future
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 9:57amCarson High School students not only experienced exciting college, job, and career opportunities outside of school this past week, they were also presented with an explosion of options directly.
Chamber Orchestra Students returned from their successful regional music festival in San Francisco, several CHS students enjoyed job shadowing with Nevada Legislators, and May 21 offered students access to its job and career fair throughout the day.
Carson City's Sierra Lutheran High School sophomore Takes 2nd in National Essay Contest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 12:48pmSierra Lutheran High School sophomore Annalynn Mueller was honored Monday during a surprise ceremony at the school for taking second in the nation in the Fleet Reserve Association’s (FRA) Americanism Essay Contest.
History talks, concert and more in June launch of Summer Festival at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/21/2019 - 3:42pmEarly June events will launch the 2019 Summer Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Douglas County.
Carson City detectives look for suspect who attempted to cash fraudulent check
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 3:17pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in locating a suspect who attempted to cash a fraudulent check using fake identification.
Nevada Highway Patrol warns of phone scammer posing as officer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 1:03pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol was contacted regarding a police impersonation phone call scam. An individual in the Reno area had received a phone call from a number that matched the NHP Reno Office.
Column: A northerner's trip to the Nevada Southland
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 05/10/2019 - 2:14pmThe last vacation I took was more than five years ago in Las Vegas. Being the country boy that I am, my arrival to the “Entertainment Capital of the World” was filled with both excitement and angst.
Events around Carson City for Friday, May 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 10:03pmThe weekend is at our doorstep as we head into Friday, May 10, 2019. Even though forecasters say we may have showers this weekend, the cool spring rain won't dampen the fun. We have a bevy of activities lined up Friday including the opening of the Transcontinental Railroad exhibit at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, day 1 of the two-day Mother's Day Plant Sale hosted by The Greenhouse Project, RSVP's Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park, a day hike, art showings, live music and more.
Governor Sisolak proclamation establishes Nevada Travel and Tourism Week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 9:24amCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has issued a proclamation declaring the second week of May as Travel and Tourism Week in the state. The proclamation, issued on May 3, comes as part of a broader national celebration of the travel and tourism industries in the United States.
State museum in Carson City to unveil Transcontinental Railroad exhibit Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/09/2019 - 7:56amCARSON CITY — The completion of the transcontinental railroad in the spring of 1869 changed America forever, dramatically reducing the time and cost for people and goods to move across country and accelerating the western expansion of the industrial revolution.
Volunteers pull 80 pounds of poison hemlock from Fuji Park, second weed pull set for June 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/07/2019 - 9:40amOn Saturday, May 4, volunteers joined Lyndsey Boyer, the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Senior Natural Resource Specialist and Marenna Disbro, the Carson City Weed Coalition Coordinator to help pull 80 pounds of poison hemlock around Bailey’s Pond.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 9:20pmOh what a difference the sunshine makes. The second day of May in Carson City will bring warming temperatures with a daytime high in the low 70s. The event lineup Thursday includes a law enforcement memorial at the capitol complex, a hike at Clear Creek, art showings, a lecture on the historic Transcontinental Railroad, live music and more. Read on.
Support the Sea Services with the Navy League; Carson City Council of the United States Navy League meets May 15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 9:39pmAre you a supporter of the United States military, specifically the Sea Services? We need our Community to show that support! Come and learn more about the wide array of missions conducted by the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines.
Carson City lecture Thursday details Transcontinental Railroad’s effect on average citizens
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 2:57pmCARSON CITY — The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 changed America in myriad ways, not the least of which was the ability to traverse the country in days rather than weeks or months by wagon or ship.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Carneta yearbook staff have successful year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 4:52pmAs the school year comes to an end, the 2018-2019 Carneta yearbook staff can finally slow down and take a breath. At the end of the week before Spring Break, at 8:30 p.m., the final pages were submitted, and the book was officially finished. After months of interviewing, photographing, and editing, the book is currently being printed by Walsworth Publishing Co., in Marceline, Kansas.
Concert Lineup Announced for Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at the BAC
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 8:44amApril 26, 2019—The countdown to an unforgettable season of free concerts in Carson City is underway! Today the Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies announced its impressive lineup of artists who will perform at The Change Companies stage on the Brewery Arts Center’s campus each Saturday at 7pm from June 22 to Aug. 24. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together!
Carson City emergency crews called to crash on William Street near Smith's
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 10:59amCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday morning to a crash in the area of William Street near the Smith's grocery store.
Dramatic reading of 'Doubt: A Parable' this Friday at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 9:00amThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, is hosting the Proscenium Players, Inc’s dramatic reading of the 2005 Pulitzer Prize winning drama, "Doubt: A Parable" by John Patrick Shanley.
Senator Square: Art scholars announced, seniors grateful to Carson City for project role
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 11:07amCarson High School senior students have successfully completed their 2019 Senior Projects, a CHS graduation requirement, and they could not have accomplished this without the selfless sacrifice of members of the Carson City community.
Carson City’s RISE dispensary hosts ‘Cannabis Holiday’ festivities Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/20/2019 - 12:15pmCarson City's RISE, one of the capital city's cannabis dispensaries, is hosting a party for those inclined towards recreation marijuana for the "Cannabis Holiday" of 4/20.
The Sky’s The Limit: Carson City high schoolers learn science of hot air ballooning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 8:48amCARSON CITY — Science students from Mr. Michael Reynolds class at Carson High School (CHS) will have an elevating opportunity to go Up Up and Away…well, err…tethered, Tuesday morning, April 23. Karalyn Mumm, owner and commercial pilot of the balloon “Citrus in the Sky,” will provide tethered hot air balloon rides on the front lawn at the high school.
Obituary: Pierre Hathaway
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 6:55pmPierre Hathaway passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home in Carson City, Nevada. Pierre had been receiving hospice care at his home where his wife of 24 years, Florence Phillips-Hathaway, had been caring for him following a 5-month illness.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.
Events around Carson City on Thursday, April 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 9:28pmHeaded into Thursday, April 11, 2019 we welcome Carson City to another day where weather forecasters say there's a chance of rain and maybe even a few snow showers mixed in. Beyond the weather we're looking at a blockbuster day and night filled will activities throughout town. From library presentations, a TV show casting call at the Carson Nugget, an afternoon hike, to a train history presentation, a book signing at the Brewery Arts Center, a CHS theater performance and the Carson City movie screening premier of "The Mustang" filmed at the historic Nevada State Prison, there's something for everyone. Enjoy!