Charitable
Charitable endowment created to benefit Douglas County communities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 1:41pmThe Community Foundation of Douglas County has been established as an affiliate fund to the Community Foundation of Western Nevada. Its purpose is to build an unrestricted charitable endowment for the benefit of Douglas County communities. A fund advisory committee of local residents will recommend the annual grants from the invested earning of the endowment.
John Bullis Column: Do You Need a Trust or Just a Will?
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 10:15amEach person has an estate. It can be large or small. It includes all of your personal property, money, bank accounts, retirement accounts, insurance policies and real estate that you own.
Truckee Meadows Quilters 40th Anniversary Quilt Show August 17-18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 2:03pmQuilt Show "Fabulous at 40" held at Reno-Sparks Convention Center,4001 S. Virginia St, Reno. 10-4. Admission $10 1-day, $15 2-day. Free Parking. Two featured quilters, 280 quilts on display, 18 vendors, demos, country store, raffle table, and silent auction. Website: www.tmqshow.com. Proceeds support community charitable efforts.
Road Rally 50 West arrives in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 11:09pmHighway 50 Road Rally supports the organization Concerns Of Police Survivors. The Rally started in Colorado and traveled Highway 50 ending in Carson City on Thursday. They were welcomed by Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell.
Carson City the finish line for Rally North America race
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 11:58amDowntown Carson City is the finish line for "Rally Route 50 West," a cross-country automobile race in July organized by Rally North America.
John Bullis column: Document non-cash charitable contributions
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/19/2018 - 8:55amMr. and Mrs. Moore lived in Ohio and their individual income tax returns for 2013, 2014 and 2015 were selected for audit by IRS. The audit report showed the taxpayers failed to report cancellation of indebtedness income; failed to report wages; failed to report retirement income and failed to keep detailed records of the non-cash contributions.
Northern Nevada Dream Center to celebrate new Carson City location with open house
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 9:14amThe Northern Nevada Dream Center, a faith-based charitable organization serving the area's most needy residents, has moved to a new location at 3579 U.S. Highway 50 East, Suite 211, in the iStorage commercial center.
Carson City Toyota selects May recipients of Campagni Cares program
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 1:54pmFive local organizations have been selected as recipients of Campagni Cares, a charitable program of Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota.
John Bullis column: What is obstructive conduct with IRS?
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/02/2018 - 8:09amIRS investigated Carlo Marinello’s activities for years 2004 through 2009. In 2012 IRS charged him with violating several criminal tax statutes under Code Section 7212(a). That Section makes it a felony to corruptly or by force obstruct or impede the due administration of the Internal Revenue Code.
Carson City parks foundation announces logo design competition
Submitted by editor on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 2:15pmThe Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation seeks an original logo to visually brand or identify the Foundation and conveys its support for Carson City's many and diverse parks, open spaces and recreational facilities.
Native and Newcombers Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/07/2018 - 12:24pmNative and Newcombers Club invites you to come to our monthly meeting Thursday, April 12 at 11:30 a.m. inside Red's Old 395 Grill on South Carson Street in Carson City.
Nevadans urged to ‘Give Where You Live’ during Nevada’s Big Give 2018
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/20/2018 - 8:53amNevada residents are urged to get ready to “give where they live” during Nevada’s Big Give 2018, a 24-hour online crowdfunding event created to rally community support for Nevada’s charitable causes.
Higher education, political correctness and free speech
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 10:00amLast August 9, law professors Amy Wax and Larry Alexander published an article, “Paying the Price for the Breakdown of the Country’s Bourgeois Culture,” in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
It began:
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 10 - 11
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 6:08pmYou can probably scratch ‘hitting the slopes’ off this weekend’s list of options, but you can hit the ‘hill’ instead: Prison Hill, to be exact. You’ll find the start and finish line for Ascent Runs’ ‘Love Can Be Cold’ 5 or 10K at the Prison Hill Southern Trailhead. If you’d rather crawl than run, Virginia City’s ‘Devil Made Me Do It’ Saloon Crawl might be for you. Find something special for your special someone at Artsy Fartsy’s annual Champagne and Jewelry Show or at the Valentine’s Craft Fair inside the Carson Mall.
Kathy Pierson’s volunteerism reaps benefits for Friends of the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 7:52pmEach year, CVS employees volunteer thousands of hours to nonprofit organizations in their communities.
Soroptimist of Carson City seeks Ruby Award nominees
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/07/2018 - 3:19pmSoroptimist International of Carson City is currently seeking nominations for the Soroptimist Ruby Award: For Women Helping Women, formerly the Making a Difference for Women Award. This program honors women who use their personal or professional influence to improve the lives of other women.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada honors Youth of the Year, kicks off 25th anniversary
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/05/2018 - 12:12pmCARSON CITY — The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada named Mia Liao the 2018 Youth of the Year at its annual awards banquet and kicked off a year of celebration in honor of its 25th anniversary.
Carson City Mayor presents 2018 State of The City address
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 2:34pmUPDATE: Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell presented the Carson City Chamber of Commerce annual State of The City address Wednesday at the Gold Dust West banquet hall. Here is the video presentation and complete transcript, his seventh State of The City address.
Carson City Sheriff's Investigations: Avoid being scammed by not falling for fraud themes
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 4:10pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office consistently sees reports of people of all ages falling for scams that affect them financially. We are asking for the public’s assistance to better educate themselves so they do not become a victim of these scams. The majority of these crimes are not something we can solve.
Staff at United Federal Credit Union 'Pay It Forward' in 2017 to help community organizations
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/09/2018 - 9:50amAs part of its 2017 Pay It Forward initiative, United Federal Credit Union employees donated more than $1,200 to local families and organizations across northern Nevada, company officials announced Tuesday.
Saturday candlelight vigil for Virginia Range mustangs at Capitol in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/06/2018 - 9:57amLocal citizens will gather Saturday afternoon for a candlelight vigil calling on Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to reverse the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s cancellation of the humane management cooperative agreements and current plan to sell the estimated 3,000 Virginia Range wild horses who fall under the state of Nevada’s jurisdiction to a private entity, according to a press release from local wild horse advocacy groups.
A New Alliance in the New Year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/05/2018 - 4:20pmFriends in Service Helping (FISH) and the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative (CIRCLES) are excited to announce a more formal relationship and an expanded collaboration.
The season of giving
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 9:41amMany joys come with Christmas and the holiday season. Good food, the company of family and friends, observing the joy of children opening presents, good music and the anticipation of the new year to name just a few.
A special aspect of the season for us is the spirit of giving. We use this time to provide more help than usual for both folks less fortunate and for charitable organizations that do good works in our communities. We know we are blessed to have the means to do so.
Foundation hosts Wungnema Holiday Open House Sunday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 2:00pmThe Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is holding an Open House at the Wungnema House in Mills Park Sunday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Stuff a Subaru Food Drive this Saturday to benefit Meals on Wheels
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 3:15pmThe Carson City Senior Center has partnered with Subaru of America, Inc. and Save Mart Supermarkets in the automaker’s annual Share the Love Event with a “Stuff the Subaru” canned food drive at Save-Mart, 3620 N. Carson Street, on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 10 a.m. to noon.
Amodei Statement on House Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 1:25pmWASHINGTON, D.C. – Nevada's 2nd District Congressman Mark Amodei released the following statement after voting in favor Thursday of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a comprehensive plan to reform the nation’s tax system:
Northern Nevada Dream Center looking for new space
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 8:12amThere really can be too much of a good thing. For one Carson City area non-profit, the growth of its programs and services has prompted it to search for a larger space.
Northern Nevada Dream Center looking for new space
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 8:09amThere really can be too much of a good thing. For one Carson City area non-profit, the growth of its programs and services has prompted it to search for a larger space.
NDA teams up with Food Bank of Northern Nevada to serve hungry Nevadans
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/18/2017 - 9:57amThe Nevada Department of Agriculture announced a new agreement with Food Bank of Northern Nevada to provide emergency food assistance to the 95,000 food-insecure individuals in Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey, Washoe and White Pine counties.
Foundation hosts meeting to gauge interest, support for Carson City dog parks
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/08/2017 - 2:15pmThe Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will hold a meeting next week to discuss interest in the community to form a group to support building and improving dog parks in Carson City.