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The Salvation Army wants to extend a huge thank you to the community of Carson City. Last Friday, Nov. 20, the nonprofit held its 23rd Annual Turkey Drop. With a year that has seen such a dramatic increase in assistance requests, the amount of turkeys and financial donations The Salvation Army received greatly exceeded what the agency hoped to receive.

CARSON CITY — The Salvation Army is having a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 3 at 10 a.m. The Salvation Army will be hiring seasonal workers to help with their holiday programs such as Thanksgiving food drives, Christmas food drives and Angel Tree Christmas Toy distribution.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the launch of several Summer Learning Resources for parents and families. The goal of continuing summer learning is to help students stay fresh academically, build upon what they've already learned and prepare for the next school year and grade-level.

The 2020 primary election in Nevada is today, Tuesday, June 9. The election is being conducted primarily by mail ballot. Limited in-person voting locations will be available on June 9.

In Carson City, the Primary Election will be held by mail, with limited polling locations at the Carson City Courthouse. Voters are encouraged to vote their mailed ballot and return the ballot to the Clerk's office in the postage paid envelope provided.

Junior Giants at Home is a free virtual season that brings the fun of the field to your home, according to Carson City Parks and Rec.

On Thursday, April 2, 2020, the previously planned Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting will continue as scheduled; however, during the mandated shut down, how the meeting will be held has been altered to suit the social distancing needed to keep all community members safe.

Carson Now is compiling a list of local businesses that are allowed to be open during the COVID-19 closure, similar to the list we created for restaurants doing takeout or delivery.

To include your business on this list, please email kc@carsonnow.org with the name of the business, street address, phone number, website link (if you are taking online orders) and any changes and/or precautions the business is taking due to the virus.

List updated 4/1/20, 4:15 p.m.

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The break in the stormy weather was a short one, with more precipitation later in the day Wednesday, forecasters say. Activities around Carson City on Dec. 4 include a "Red Kettle" job hiring event at the Carson City Salvation Army, a Fitness Lab grand opening on Minnesota Street, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, library activities, classes and more.

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettles — a holiday tradition that has served as a symbol of goodwill for more than 100 years — is in need of additional "Kettle Workers" at its locations throughout the Carson City region.

A community that shares is a community that cares. Capital City residents, known to go above and beyond in their generosity during the holiday season, are invited to participate in this Friday's 22nd annual Carson City Turkey Drop hosted by the Salvation Army, Max Casino and KKFT 99.1.

Feed a family in need this Thanksgiving by donating to the Salvation Army's 22nd annual Carson City Turkey Drop on Friday, Nov. 22 at Max Casino, 900 S. Carson Street.

It's been 30 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 where the party went on for months and years after.

Join New Wave Crave as they perform your fave 80's hits live including The B-52's! Madonna! Cindy Lauper! The Cure and onward!

Something tells us the German beer will flow like freedom! Free event. Ages 21+

Settling into the week as we head into Tuesday, Nov. 5, activities around the capital city include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a Salvation Army holiday job fair, plus a grant workshop through the Nevada Arts Council, an evening showing of the 1951 film "An American in Paris" hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, pole fitness and swing dance lessons at Yaple's Ballroom and more.

The Salvation Army in Carson City will hold a job fair on this Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Salvation Army will be hiring seasonal workers to help with their holiday programs such as Thanksgiving food drives, Christmas food drives and Angel Tree Christmas toy distribution.

Thursday Night Cruise will be having a Car Show on Sept. 14 at The Salvation Army’s 911 E. 2nd St. Carson City location to benefit The Salvation Army Building Fund.

The show is open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place plus Best Show Awards, food, music and more.

The Salvation Army is holding school supply drives at approximately 3,000 locations across the country, including Saturday, August 3 at the Walmart store in Gardnerville.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies began with a full house last week and the party will continue this Saturday, June 29 at the Brewery Arts Center with reggae sensation Jordan T. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.

April 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!

For a registration form for this car show, please contact Bill at thurs.nightcruise@charter.net or download from www.carsoncity.salvationarmy.org website.

Please support this car show as the Carson City Salvation Army has helped this community with there heart filled generosity. As we should help them in our support for helping Carson City community. Thank you.

The Carson City chapter of Ducks Unlimited is hosting its annual banquet April 6 at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall. The banquet will feature high-quality firearms and art work, collector’s knife sets, carved decoys, and K2 coolers. The event is family friendly with special youth activities and drawings.

This Saturday we are super stoked for an indoor demo event by Team Suffix, @suffixporcupine. The skate demo, held at The WheelHouse at 291 Rhodes Street in Carson City, runs from 2-8 p.m. Saturday. It will be catered by Chipotle.

The WheelHouse loves working with the community and local businesses. Everyone is invited, all ages. There will be food for spectators and competitors, goodie bags, prizes and more!

CARSON CITY AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES- The Salvation Army is collecting Christmas Toys for disadvantaged children. As this year’s campaign finishes up the Army is running short on gifts for middle school and high school boys and girls.

The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Visiting Angels of Carson City took place on Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Battle Born Social, 318 N. Carson Street.

The Salvation Army is collecting school supplies and back packs for children in need through August 20. Children from Carson City, Douglas County and the surrounding communities will receive school supplies and back packs as needed.

CARSON CITY— The Salvation Army will be providing a Christmas food Basket to families and individuals in need and toys for children 0-17 years old. All those wishing to receive assistance must register.

Bring your NV Energy Bill, all income verification, and identification for everyone in your household.

Last Date to Register: Monday, December 11th from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.

The Salvation Army will host a job fair this Friday, Nov. 10 beginning at 9 a.m. at its Carson City offices located at 661 Colorado St.

Stand-up Comic Mickey Joseph was a finalist in 1998 SF Comedy Competition. Throughout the 80's and 90's, he appeared on ABC'S America's Funniest People, NBC'S Friday Night Videos, and FOX TV'S Comedy Day. He has also headlined Harvey's in Portland, Indianapolis Comedy Connection, Governors in NY, the Icehouse in Pasadena, Comedy Underground in Seattle, Rooster T. Feathers in Sunnyvale. and many more.

The Carson Comedy Club presents the Best of Sean Peabody with material from his last 15 years of stand up comedy.

Sean will be mixing in old material including greatest hits such as the lawnmower, mom does chores and dad in the garage and new material to make one great set!

Raised in Northern Nevada, Oscar Ovies exploded onto the comedy scene with his national TV debut in 2010 on Showtime's The Green Collar Comedy Show. This lifetime funnyman brings a sarcastic and admittedly nerdy view of the world both onstage and as the co-host of the late night comedy show The Half Hour Happy Hour.

From Halloween to Taco Bell, racism to relationships, no matter what the subject, once you've seen things through the eyes of Oscar Ovies you're not likely to see it the same way again.

The Salvation Army is collecting school supplies and backpacks for at-risk children through August 14. Children from Carson City, Douglas County and the surrounding communities will receive school supplies and backpacks as needed.