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Calling in the Troops!!! The Salvation Army Carson City Benefit Concert Featuring the Concord Brass Band
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 4:01pmThe Carson City Corps is pleased to Welcome The Salvation Army Concord Brass Band!!!
Tickets may be purchased at:
The Salvation Army Corps-661 Colorado St.
The Salvation Army Thrift Store-180 E. Winnie Ln.
Play Your Own Music-1213 S. Carson St.
Comma Coffee-312 S. Carson St.
$10 for adults
$5 Seniors and Children
Children under 5 are free
Carson City Car Show and Shine to benefit McKenna Mitchell
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 1:06pmThe community is invited to a benefit Car Show and Shine for McKenna Mitchell, a local 14-year old girl with bone cancer.
The car show is on Friday, Sept. 17 at Kragen-O'Reilly's, 1715 N. Carson Street, in Carson City from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per car, truck, motorcycle, etc. Employees will be giving awards to some of the best vehicles that show. Please attend and show your support. Click here to join the Facebook team of supporters.
"Murder on the Princess Royal" a benefit dinner
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/12/2010 - 2:02pmIt's 1924 on the cruise ship The CMNN Princess Royal ... and there's murder afoot!
Bring your investigative skills... your appetite... your wallet... and be prepared to laugh your way through an evening of mystery and suspense where you solve the crime.
So dress up in your best Flapper finery; Sit at the table of Captain Robert Crowell; Enjoy the Mystery and Silent Auction; And help support your Children's Museum.
Mystery Dinner Theater, Silent Auction, and Specialty Drink Bar
At the Children's Museum, 813 N. Carson Street
Dayton Valley Days Benefits Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 10:56pmDayton Valley Days on September 18 and 19 will be more than a fun family event. The annual street fair will also benefit several local nonprofits that add to the quality of life in the Dayton Valley.
One of those nonprofits is Central Lyon Youth Connections (CLYC), an organization that offers a number of free programs to enhance positive youth development. Director Michele Watkins explained that CLYC includes Project Success, Volunteer Connections, Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws and service learning projects.
Improving School Success:
Oil Change for a Cause
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 3:34pmThe Oil Change for a Cause is a fundraiser designed to benefit the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada. The ESL In-Home Program is a local community service organization that provides free English lessons at no charge to adults in the community whose native language is not English. It recruits and trains volunteers to teach people English and provides the instructional books and training. The program currently has 115 adults on a waiting list. The funds raised will be used to purchase the books needed to start these adults who are eager to learn to speak, read, and write English.
New Bill Draft Requests Focus On Wide Range of Issues
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/08/2010 - 7:00amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – More than 250 new bill requests were filed for drafting last week by lawmakers and others on issues ranging from requiring health insurance plans to cover acupuncture treatments to implementing a four-year cooling off period before former lawmakers could work as lobbyists.
Nevada Public Employee Pension Investment Return Exceeds Short Term Target But Unfunded Liability Still Growing
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/02/2010 - 1:13pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada’s public employee pension system earned a rate of return above its 8 percent target last fiscal year, but the long-term unfunded liability is still expected to see an increase when an analysis is presented this fall.
Henderson Chamber of Commerce, Saint Mary’s Team Up To Offer Affordable Health Plans To Members
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 10:35amHenderson-area small businesses struggling to stay afloat in Nevada’s ongoing recession can look to their neighborhood chamber of commerce for assistance in these tough economic times.
Saint Mary’s Health Plans, in cooperation with the Henderson Chamber of Commerce, is offering two health plans exclusively for chamber members.
Local REALTOR, Heidi McFadden, Earns Certified Distressed Property Expert Designation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 2:05pmLocal REALTOR, Heidi McFadden, Earns Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners in Danger of Foreclosure
Carson City, NV – 8/25/2010 – Heidi McFadden of Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice in Carson City has earned the prestigious Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation, having completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance, with a particular emphasis on short sales. At a time when millions of homeowners are struggling with the possibility of foreclosure, the skills and education amassed by McFadden will help benefit Carson City area residents and communities.
Carson City Elks Lodge to hold benefit dinner for cancer patient
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/26/2010 - 2:36amCarson City Elks Lodge #2177 will host a benefit dinner for Herbert "Randy" Ostrander, who is undergoing serious chemo treatments for lung cancer. Call (775) 882-2177 for the time. Randy has been the lounge manager for many years and was instrumental in getting the game room added which has been his pride. He has had to resign his position as Tiler. He has not given up, nor have the Elks given up on him but he needs help. Any donations may be sent to the: Carson City Elks Lodge #2177, 515 N.
Sheriff Furlong responds to opponent's comment about gang problem
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/24/2010 - 4:33pmCarson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong sent Carson Now his response to Guimont's comment that was posted after a gang-related shooting incident two weeks ago. Carson Now contacted Guimont and verified that the comment did in fact come from him.
Carson City authorities arrest six in early morning gang gun fight
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/14/2010 - 8:45amSix people have been arrested and more are being sought after 30 gun shots were fired in what appears to be a gang-related shooting between rivals this morning at a Carson City apartment complex off of Menlo Drive near Lompa Lane.
Director: Major changes needed to fund government services
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/10/2010 - 4:12amSean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Nevada could find a way out of its $3 billion revenue shortfall next year without raising taxes, but only if the Legislature looks at restructuring the way the state and local governments provide and pay for services, the state’s top fiscal officer said yesterday.
Reinstatement Of Extended Benefits Claims To Be Completed Next Week
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 4:16pmCARSON CITY – More than 20,000 Nevadans have received extended benefit payments since President Obama signed into law legislation extending the Emergency Unemployment Compensation program on July 22, a state agency reported today.
The process for about 20,000 more eligible Nevadans should be completed by next week, said Cindy Jones, deputy director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Fiscal Expert Says State Governments In Big Trouble
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 4:10pmBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – State governments across the country are facing budget deficits and a tough economy right now, but failure to get a handle on long-term liabilities, from unfunded pensions to subsidized health care for retired workers, could jeopardize any recovery, a fiscal expert said today.
Nevada Budget Director Paints Grim Picture
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/06/2010 - 7:35amBy Sean Whaley / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – State Budget Director Andrew Clinger yesterday painted a bleak picture of Nevada’s next two-year spending plan, saying under current tax and spending levels every single program and agency except for education would have to be eliminated to balance the budget.
More than 70,00 state employees to have benefits slashed
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/05/2010 - 8:05pmBenefits for 70,000 Nevada employees will be slashed to help make up for an $111 million shortfall, according to the Associated Press tonight. The action was taken today by the state's Public Employees’ Benefit Program board.
Nugget Project update: a look at the Meridian report
Submitted by admin on Wed, 08/04/2010 - 2:54pmLast week we reported that the governor's office sent a letter to Nugget Project consultant Mark Lewis taking issue with certain parts of the feasibility study for moving three state agencies into the Carson City Center/Nugget Project.
The one big item missing in that story was the Meridian Business Advisors feasibility study itself, which we now have a copy of.
Salaries and Watchdogs
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Tue, 08/03/2010 - 4:29pmBy now, you have probably heard about the fiasco in Bell, Calif., where city officials were being paid outrageous salaries while cutting services and raising taxes.
When the manager of a city of 36,000 residents takes home almost $800,000 a year, that's going to raise some eyebrows. And how did he and other city executives get these salaries? The elected officials in Bell gave it to them, along with $100,000 annual salaries for themselves, for their part-time jobs.
Carson City Historical Society Ice Cream Social
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/02/2010 - 1:20pmCome join the fun on a cool summer evening when the Carson City Historical Society hosts their annual Ice Cream Social. Special ice cream and cookies will be available for $4 per person — and children attending will be able to build their own birdhouse courtesy of Jim DeMagistris of Woodworking Specialties. The evening will be filled with music as David Bugli's "Millennium Bugs" who will play during the event. The Ice Cream Social is on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Nevadans Now Being Notified Of Reactivation Of Extended Federal Jobless Benefits
Submitted by admin on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 2:20pmCARSON CITY – Nevadans who are eligible to have their jobless benefits reactivated can expect letters by next week with instructions, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) said today.
The agency began mailing letters Thursday to individuals whose Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) claims are being reinstated following action by Congress last week to extend federal unemployment benefits through November.
Nevada Loses Out In Race To Top Funds for Education
Submitted by admin on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 1:40pmCARSON CITY – Nevada failed to make the cut today in its quest to win as much as $175 million in competitive federal funds to improve student achievement, but the details of why won’t be known until next month.
The failure to make the cut occurred even though Gov. Jim Gibbons created a blue ribbon panel to oversee the application process and the state hired a consultant to help finalize Nevada’s grant application.
In search of clarity for Curry Street Promenade, Part 1
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 2:58pmIf you have taken part in the events going on in downtown Carson City this summer — such as the Friday night concerts on 3rd Street or the farmer’s market on Saturday mornings — then you have witnessed the Curry Street Promenade in action.
Though most would agree that the events are a great benefit for our downtown, the process by which this project came about is a strange one, tainted with managerial missteps, missing budgets and political indifference.
Improved Service From State Agencies Anticipated With New One-Stop Business Portal
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 3:14pmCARSON CITY – Companies seeking to establish themselves in Nevada should soon find a more business-like process in place to file paperwork and pay fees to the state to get up and running.
Carson City's Concert Under the Stars brings promise for Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 1:02amUnder a crescent moon in the thick of summer, Carson City was alive Wednesday night with great music, food, friends and the very best representation of community and spirit.
Concert Under the Stars to benefit Greenhouse Project
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/12/2010 - 4:28amThe second annual Concert Under the Stars, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, will be on Wednesday, July 14 at Adele's Restaurant and Lounge in Carson City.
Stage is set for Concert Under the Stars on July 14 in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 12:15pmWith the Capital City filled with daytime summer events, the night will come alive on Wednesday, July 14, with the second annual Concert Under the Stars. at Adele's Restaurant and Lounge in Carson City.
New Plans for "City Center" Uninspiring and Underwhelming
Submitted by on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 11:50amGroup Seeking To Turn Yucca Mountain Into Research Site Applauds Ruling Against U.S. Energy Department
Submitted by on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 4:28pmCARSON CITY – A representative of a group seeking to turn Yucca Mountain into an energy park said a ruling earlier this week halting the withdrawal of the application to license the site as a nuclear waste dump is a huge opportunity for Nevada.
“We are thrilled with the ruling,” said Randi Thompson with Nevadans 4 Carbon-Free Energy. “It’s huge for Nevada.”
Group Seeking To Turn Yucca Mountain Into Research Site Applauds Ruling Against U.S. Energy Department
Submitted by on Fri, 07/02/2010 - 4:28pmCARSON CITY – A representative of a group seeking to turn Yucca Mountain into an energy park said a ruling earlier this week halting the withdrawal of the application to license the site as a nuclear waste dump is a huge opportunity for Nevada.
“We are thrilled with the ruling,” said Randi Thompson with Nevadans 4 Carbon-Free Energy. “It’s huge for Nevada.”