CASI
Annual CASI 'Bark Whine & Dine' happening April 27 at Casino Fandango in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/21/2024 - 6:36amCarson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, welcomes the community to enjoy an evening of great music, delicious food and wonderful live and silent auction items to support animals in need.
Supervisor Schuette to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/06/2024 - 11:59pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lisa Schuette, who has held the Ward 4 seat on the Carson City Board of Supervisors since 2021. She is currently seeking reelection to another four year term. In addition to her service on the board, Lisa is also a member of the Audit Committee, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), the Board of Health, the Redevelopment Authority, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
CASI Bark Whine & Dine fundraiser happening April 27 at Casino Fandango
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/22/2024 - 5:00pmCASI will be hosting our annual Bark Whine & Dine Dinner, Music and Auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 at Casino Fandango. Proceeds to benefit spay/neuter and emergency medical outreach.
Carson City Sheriff to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 10:19amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Sheriff Kenny Furlong, the 26th Sheriff to serve Ormsby County/Carson City since 1861, and the 6th Sheriff of the Combined Municipality of the City/County of Carson City.
Supervisor Schuette to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 10:44amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lisa Schuette, who has held the Ward 4 seat on the Carson City Board of Supervisors for the past three years. She also serves on the Audit Committee, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), the Board of Health, the Redevelopment Authority, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Sheriff Furlong to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/02/2022 - 5:25pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Kenneth T. Furlong, the 26th sheriff to serve Carson City and Ormsby County since 1861. Among the topics to be discussed will be school security, the Sheriff Department's deescalation policy, and what may be unintended consequences of current juvenile detention practices. He will also be prepared to field questions on any issues of concern to the community.
Supervisor Lisa Schuette to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/01/2022 - 12:51pmLisa Schuette, who represents Ward 4 on the Carson City Board of Supervisors, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. A Carson City native, Lisa is a retired health teacher and probation officer who is best known as founding chair of the Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI), which raised the funds needed to build and equip the city's state-of-the-art animal shelter.
CASI Bark, Whine and Dine fundraiser celebrates 10 years of saving animals in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/19/2022 - 6:00pmOn Saturday, April 30, 2022 celebrate Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) for its 10 years of helping pets in need with a dinner, silent auction, raffle and much more at Casino Fandango.
The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and includes dinner, wine and music; silent and live auctions; and blackjack tables for raffle drawings.
Sheriff Furlong to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/11/2022 - 1:58amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Sheriff Kenny Furlong. He'll be prepared to field questions on any topic on the minds of attendees. Kenny is the 26th sheriff to serve Carson City and Ormsby County since 1861, not counting Carson City Sheriff Chon Wang, played by Jackie Chan in Shanghai Knights.
Bring your furry friend for a photo with Santa to benefit Carson City's CASI
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 12:31pmBring your furry friend for their own festive portrait to celebrate this holiday season. Santa will be at Benson's Feed on December 4th from 9:30-3:00 to take pictures with his furry friends.
CASI Barking Lot Sale happening this weekend, Oct. 2 and 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/01/2021 - 4:54pmCarson City's CASI is hosting a "Barking Lot" Sale.
Check out treasures for purchase including furniture, kitchen appliances, housewares, home décor and garden items.
Sheriff Furlong to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/02/2021 - 11:03pmMonday's Democratic luncheon will feature a town hall by Carson City Sheriff Sheriff Kenneth T. Furlong. As always he is prepared to field questions on any and all topics on the minds of Carsonites, from whether black lives matter to whether Nevadans should defund the police. Kenny is the 26th sheriff to serve Carson City and Ormsby County since 1861 (not counting Sheriff Chon Wang, played by Jackie Chan in Shanghai Knights).
CASI features class tonight on cat behavior
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/24/2021 - 10:40amCarson Animal Services Initiative's virtual pet behavior series continues with its February 24th topic — Why Does My Cat Do That and How Do I Get Him To Stop.
For more information or to register for this or other classes in the series, please visit www.friendsofcasi.org.
Why do your pets act as they do? CASI offers virtual Pet Behavior Seminar series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/20/2021 - 8:02amCarson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, is proud to offer Understanding Your Pet's Behavior seminar series with Animal Behaviorist Kelley Bollen. Kelley has worked with clients across the United States and Canada, sharing her expertise with shelters, rescues, and individual pet owners.
CASI features 'Understanding Your Pet's Behavior' with Kelley Bollen
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 8:39amCarson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, is excited to offer the online seminar, Understanding Your Pet's Behavior, featuring Animal Behaviorist Kelley Bollen. Join us via zoom every 2nd and 4th Wednesday starting Jan. 27 through April 28.
Enter your best Spooktacular pet photos to help Carson City pets in need
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/24/2020 - 10:04pmSubmit a "spooktacular" picture of your pet to win a prize! CASI (Carson Animal Services Initiative) is holding an online fundraiser during this spooky season with winners being chosen through an online voting contest! Costumed pet photos can be submitted now through Oct. 31.
Enter your Spooktacular Pet Photos to help pets in need in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/23/2020 - 1:03pmSubmit a spooktacular picture of your pet to win a prize!
CASI is holding an online fundraiser during this spooky season with winners being chosen through an online voting contest!
Photos can be submitted now through October 31.
Lisa Schuette speaks on her win of Carson City Board of Supervisors seat for Ward 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 3:19pmCarson City native Lisa Schuette was elected to the Carson City Board of Supervisors for Ward 4 in the recent primary election, and she took the time to speak about her vision for Carson City and what she hopes to achieve as a Supervisor.
Senator Square: Carson High School recognizes its support staff, says goodbye to retirees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 6:10amCarson High School is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as Educational Support Professionals and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers. The ESP employees from CHS are those individuals who enable teachers to focus on the teaching of their students, and every teacher knows that without them, a school could not hope to function.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2020 yearbook has arrived
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She wrote this letter to CHS staff members to share the challenges she and her student staff faced in finishing this year’s carneta. Quinn-Davis also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV.
Board of Supervisors candidate Lisa Schuette to speak at Carson Dems' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:45pmLisa Schuette, Ward 4 candidate for the Carson City Board of Supervisors, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. A retired health teacher and probation officer, Schuette founded the non-profit Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI), which helped raise money to build and equip the new animal shelter.
2020 primary voting guide for candidates seeking Carson City offices
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 3:50pmBallots have been sent (or will be sent soon) to Carson City residents for the local upcoming elections. These are your candidates, who they are, and what they stand for.
CASI's March 26 Understanding Your Pet's Behavior presentation to be postponed
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:03amDue to the need to be extra diligent, CASI is cancelling the March 26th Kelley Bollen presentation "The Amazingness of our Dog and Cat Friends". We plan on bringing Kelley back April 30 for a seminar titled "Why Does My Dog Do That" and continue the series with a different topic each month through October.
Thank you for your understanding and hope to see you in April!
Lisa Schuette files for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 3:20pmRetired Carson City teacher and longtime animal welfare advocate Lisa Schuette filed candidacy paperwork today for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. Current Ward 4 Supervisor John Barrette is not running for re-election.
Lisa Schuette to run for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 4:27pmRetired Carson City teacher and longtime animal welfare advocate Lisa Schuette has announced her candidacy for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. She is running for the seat currently held by John Barrette who is not seeking another term.
Carson City Parks Foundation announces 2020's 'Volunteer of the Years'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 4:37amThe Parks Foundation is saddened to learn of the passing earlier this week of Sandy Osheroff, the Foundation’s longtime Treasurer.
Parks Foundation president, David Johnson, announced on Friday that the Foundation’s Board of Directors, continuing the Foundation’s practice of recognizing outstanding contributions in furtherance of Carson City’s parks, recreational facilities and open space, designated Sandy Osheroff as the “2020 Volunteer of the Years” at their December meeting.
Sandra Osheroff Obituary
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 5:46pmSandra 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.
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Santa Claus is coming to Benson's Feed in Carson City this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 3:37pmCASI and Benson's Feed invite our furry friends to have their pictures taken with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 7 beginning at 10 a.m. Crafts and refreshments will be on hand with proceeds benefitting Critter Fixer, CASI's low cost spay/neuter voucher program for pets whose families can't afford this important service.
For more information, call Lisa at 775-671-2413. Benson's Feed is located at 2750 US-50, Carson City. The event runs until 2 p.m.
Carson City Santa Events Roundup for 2019: How, when and where you can find Old St. Nick
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 12:18pmWhile it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy.