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Senator Square: Head coach, players offer free Carson City basketball clinic

“We did our free clinic at the Community Center, and what a turnout we had; around 100 participants showed up, we had a ton of fun, and we even had high school varsity players help coach the clinic as well” said Carson High School Varsity Basketball coach Jordan Glover.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office asks for help in identifying attempted robbery suspect

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is releasing information about an attempted Robbery that occurred at the Chevron (1102 N Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada).

The suspect entered the Chevron wearing a white cloth covering his face. He pointed a black semi-automatic type firearm at the clerk and demanded money. The clerk did not release any money and the suspect left the Chevron. He was last seen walking southbound on Carson Street from E William Street.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, March 3

The thaw continues around the capital city as we head into Tuesday with highs expected in the mid-50s. Events lined up feature morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered, Carson City TRIAD will give a presentation at the senior center on scams targeting older adults. Also on tap, the Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents a Jimmy Stewart favorite "You Can't Take it With You" at the BAC; if you love music, there's Big-Band Jazz X2 at the Carson City Community Center, and you can join Carson Now as it celebrates its 10th anniversary at Living the Good Life.

Railroad museum in Carson City accepts full-sized replica of V&T’s first locomotive

CARSON CITY — The old saying that legends never die might also be said about old locomotives. Many of those iron horses, long lost to time or the scrap heap, live on through historic photographs, artwork and the hearts and minds and skillful hands of railroad buffs.

Carson City TRIAD presents Scams Targeting Older Adults

Event Date: 
March 3, 2020 - 1:00pm

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson City Nevada Triad presents Scams Targeting Older Adults a presentation designed to educate you on the current trends in frauds and scams and learn how to not fall victim to their ploys. The event will take place in the Joshua Tree Room at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Tuesday, March 3 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Carson City launches 'I Voted’ sticker design art competition for high school students

Event Date: 
April 30, 2020 (All day)

The Carson City Department of Arts & Culture, in partnership with the Carson City Clerk-Recorder’s Office, proudly announced its first ‘I Voted’ sticker design competition.

Carson City School District kindergarten registration begins Monday, March 2

Event Date: 
March 2, 2020 (All day)

The Carson City School District is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 2, to begin registering children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2020, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2020-2021 school year.

Senator Square: CHS senior works with Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration

Editor’s Note: Walt is Management Analyst for the Nevada Commission for Women.
Nevada Commission for Women and the Nevada Women’s Suffrage Celebration Committee formed to help facilitate collaboration among organizations in Nevada to celebrate and commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment. As part of her Carson High School Senior Project graduation requirement, student, and committee member, Chloe Walt is working to educate Nevadans on the suffrage movement and the historic importance of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Obituary: Shirlee Veverka

Shirlee Leah Boyer Veverka, age 84, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, from complications of Parkinson’s disease, at her daughter’s home in Carson City, Nevada, surrounded by her four children.

Youth Theatre Carson City Brings Home National Awards and Recognitions at Musical Theatre Competition

This past weekend, Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers show choir traveled to Southern California to compete in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America 2020, a national competition with 35 teams representing 19 states and 3 countries, and brought home two major awards: 2nd place Advanced/Open Musical Revue and 3rd place Advanced/Open Ensemble Performance.

BAC's Celtic Music Series presents Fortunate Strangers this Saturday in Carson City

Event Date: 
February 15, 2020 - 7:00pm

The 2020 Celtic Music Series will continue on Feb. 15, 2020 in the Brewery Art Center’s performance hall in Carson City at 7 p.m. with Fortunate Strangers. This is the sixth season of Carson’s Celtic Music series.

Postal Annex February Giveaway

Event Date: 
February 29, 2020 (All day)

Attention Carson City, Carson Valley! We are excited to present our monthly Consumer Giveaway for February 2020. We are raffling off a set of three Headlamps on February 29.(no purchase necessary). These headlamps are perfect for when you need both hands working on your projects etc. See you at the shop soon. Good Luck to all that Enter to Win! Our phone number is 775-350-7576, address is 3827 S. Carson St, Carson City Nevada 89701.

Carson City Events and Happenings for Sunday, Jan. 26

Happy Sunday, Carson City! Today we have a bunch of great events to round out this busy weekend! Check below to see what's going on!

Carson City Historical Society to hold open house for Foreman-Roberts House and Carriage House Sunday

Event Date: 
January 26, 2020 - 2:00pm

The Foreman Roberts House will be open one Sunday a month with various exciting displays, the first being the “History of the Foreman Roberts House.”

Both the Foreman Roberts and the Carriage House will be open on Sunday, January 26 from 2-5.

Sandra Osheroff Obituary

Sandra Louise Osheroff, aka Sandy, nanny, and mom, a mother, bookkeeper, dog lover and community mover and shaker, adored by many, feared by some, died of cancer on January 20, 2020 in Carson City, Nevada at the age of 82.

RHI Powder of Carson City expands powder coating burn off facility

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RHI Powder: building for ACE oven
RHI Powder: large burn off oven
RHI Powder: oven interior capacity

RHI Powder, a Carson City based company, announces the completion of the installation of its newest large scale burn off oven.

Youth Theatre Carson City presents 'Shrek the Musical'

Event Date: 
January 17, 2020 (All day)
January 24, 2020 (All day)

Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of Shrek the Musical, Jr, which will run for 8 performances over two weekends, January 17-26, 2020 in Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.

Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Mako

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! Say hello to our new Pet of the Week, Mako!

Brothel in Lyon County fights for records after state classifies sex workers as employees, not independent contractors

A brothel protesting that the state has classified sex workers as its employees rather than as independent contractors — a change that could mean the brothel owes a large sum to the state’s unemployment insurance fund — is now arguing over public records before the Nevada Supreme Court.

'Refuse To Be A Victim' crime prevention, safety seminar to be held in Carson City

Event Date: 
January 26, 2020 - 1:00pm

The National Rifle Association’s award-winning crime prevention and personal safety seminar, Refuse To Be A Victim will be held Sunday Jan. 26 2020 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Battle Born Ammunition & Firearms Training Room, 4630 US Highway 50 E Unit 7 Carson City.

Carson City Historical Society spearheads campaign to save Adele's building

The Carson City Historical Society Board held an emergency meeting on Dec. 21 to discuss the eminent demolition of Adele’s, and strategized on how this historic building could be preserved.

The board voted to pursue a fund raising campaign to work with the community to preserve the 155 year-old Adele’s building at 1112 North Carson Street, Carson City, Nev.

Carson City wins Levitt Amp Concert Series Grant for Fifth Straight Year

Today, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Carson City, Nevada as one of 20 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25K in matching funds to present a free concert series at The Change Companies Stage. The Brewery Arts Center submitted Carson City’s Levitt AMP proposal.

Sierra Nevada Realtors names new president, board of directors for 2020

CARSON CITY — Sierra Nevada Realtors recently announced their 2020 President and Board of Directors. The President for next year is Claudia Saavedra, who is a Realtor with Charles Kitchen Realty in Carson City, Nev.

Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area open to snowmobiling beginning Monday

The Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Bridgeport Ranger District will open for snowmobiling starting at midnight on Monday, Dec 16.

Obituary: Jean Marie Hamilton

Event Date: 
December 13, 2019 - 2:00pm

Jean Marie Hamilton
September 11, 1937 – December 3, 2019

Jean Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday Dec. 3rd.
Jean married Bud Hamilton on December 22, 1956 in Lindsey, California. They moved to Carson City, Nevada in 1972. Jean always wanted to be a nurse and went to nursing school as soon as all her kids were in school. She enjoyed a 37 year career as a Registered Nurse, with the majority of it spent at Carson Tahoe Hospital. Everyone who worked with her, or were under her care, said she was truly the best nurse.

Obituary: Daniel Leif Braafladt

Daniel Leif Braafladt died peacefully in Carson City, Nevada on Nov. 7, 2019 at the age of 62. Dan is survived by his wife Toni, his daughter Lacy, his grandkids Emmett and Reta, and his dog Bear.

He was born in Carmichael, CA to Jeane and Phil Braafladt. Dan spent a lifetime being the best type of man there is. He could fix anything. His spirit and jolly laugh made any occasion better. His love and respect for wildlife and nature were admirable. He was an avid hunter, sports lover, and was a pretty darn good shot. His wisdom, love, and long garage talks will be missed by so many.

Carson Nugget to host Job Fair, Tuesday, Nov. 26

Event Date: 
November 26, 2019 - 2:00pm

CARSON CITY — The Carson Nugget is pleased to announce that we are hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to fill positions in full time, part time and seasonal capacities. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which takes place in Alatte on the main floor of the casino on N. Carson Street.

BAC's Carson City Celtic Music Series features Cooking with Turf this Saturday

Event Date: 
November 16, 2019 - 7:00pm

Traditional Irish and Scottish musicians Cooking with Turf will return to Carson City this Saturday for the Brewery Arts Center's Celtic Music Series, which is celebrating its sixth season.

23 to graduate Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training at Carson City ceremony

Event Date: 
November 14, 2019 - 10:00am

The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is pleased to announce twenty-three graduates, from fifteen NV agencies, will accept their peace officers’ oath as POST Academy Class 2019-02.

Nevada Arts Council hosts November grants workshops

Event Date: 
November 5, 2019 (All day)

CARSON CITY, Nevada – Artists, educators, nonprofit organizations and public institutions interested in funding from the the Nevada Arts Council are encouraged to participate in one of its free grants workshops scheduled throughout the state in November.

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