CIRCLES
Watch the Celebration of Life ceremony for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell via livestream today at 1 p.m.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:53pmA Celebration of Life ceremony will get underway at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, for Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell.
The ceremony is not open to the public but it can be viewed via live stream at the following link here: Mayor Bob Crowell Celebration of Life Ceremony.
Celebration of Life for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell to be live-streamed due to COVID concerns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 7:57amUPDATE: On Wednesday, by executive order, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell, whose memorial is being held Thursday.
Carson City deputies arrest woman for arson, allegedly sets two fires in field
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:26amA 32-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of third degree arson after allegedly setting fires in a field near the I-580 off ramp and William Street.
Carson City bar owners in a difficult decision, choosing their health or their business under Phase 2
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 3:01pmOn Friday May 29, Carson City bars and pubs were allowed to reopen under the Governor’s Phase 2. While many rejoiced, it is also putting bar owners in a difficult position.
For many, securing emergency funds such as the Payment Protection Program (PPP) has been an ongoing struggle, and many small businesses have yet to see a dime despite months of shut down.
Chris Giunchigliani endorses Patricia Ackerman for NV-02
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 4:50pmCarson City, NV (May 4, 2020) - In a selfie video released yesterday, Chris Giunchigliani formally endorsed Patricia Ackerman for Nevada Congressional District 2. “Chris G.”, as she is known in Nevada Democratic circles, has been active in Nevada politics since she was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1991. In 2006, Giunchigliani was elected to the Clark County Commission. She was also president at different points of the Clark County Education Association and Nevada State Education Association.
What Works: What can you learn from the last decade?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/31/2019 - 5:27pmLast day of the decade! I feel peaceful, which is not what I felt at all at the beginning of this pivotal decade. I’m thinking about me in 2010. So different! The progression this decade has been significant. I have a challenge for you all. Write out the highlights of each decade. Map your progress. What can you learn from the last decade?
Every runner sure to experience ‘Success’ at Take it to the Lake half-marathon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 4:54pmRegardless a runner’s place or time at the annual Take it to the Lake Half-Marathon Run, everyone inevitably leaves with a taste of success.
Bear captured in Carson City with intent to be released into wild dies of brain tumor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 10:41amIn what many had hoped would be a return to the wild for a large black bear tranquilized Tuesday morning on the west side of Carson City, ended in tragedy as the 19-year-old animal died in transit, where it was later discovered he had a brain tumor.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Local nonprofit, Carson City Schools to provide students with back to school 'makeover'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 4:24pmOn Saturday, 10 children from low-income Carson City families will receive back-to-school makeovers as part of the "Cool School Renewal" event put on by Capital City CIRCLES Initiative.
ICYM: Carson City Greenhouse Project feeds families in need thanks to Concert Under the Stars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 11:07amEditor's Note: The 11th annual Concert Under the Stars, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, is this Wednesday at Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City and features a legendary headliner lineup of Poco, Firefall and Pure Prairie League. This article from June highlights organizations that benefit from the concert fundraiser, including the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.
When families come to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, they are typically in desperate conditions.
“We see 80 percent of our clients in the last couple of weeks of the month,” explained Joyce Buckingham, executive director. “They have reached the end of their SNAP benefits or their social security or other benefits.”
Silver State Musings: A Forgettable Fourth
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 11:59amHolidays are often as fleeting as any other day, ending about as indeterminately as they had begun. On occasion, though, there is always that one day...
When I was about 10 years old, I spent the Fourth of July holiday at the beach with family.
As usual, Mom and Dad piled their four children into the cab-over camper and drove south — all night — to Morro Bay, Calif., where my grandparents lived.
Capital City CIRCLES Initiative to host substance abuse prevention night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/22/2019 - 11:20amThe Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative, a cooperative community effort to elevate people out of poverty, invites members of the community to participate in a colloquy on the topic of preventing substance abuse. The event will take place on Wednesday, June 26 at 6:45 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church’s Family Life Center located at 115 N Division St.
Stewart Father's Day Powwow brings American Indian tradition to Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 9:37pmHundreds of American Indian dancers, artists, craftsmen and cultural enthusiasts filled the former Stewart Indian School in Carson City on Friday during the annual Stewart Father’s Day Powwow.
Carson City's Greenhouse Project feeds families in need thanks to Concert Under the Stars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:50amWhen families come to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City, they are typically in desperate conditions.
“We see 80 percent of our clients in the last couple of weeks of the month,” explained Joyce Buckingham, executive director. “They have reached the end of their SNAP benefits or their social security or other benefits.”
Honoring tradition: Stewart Father’s Day Powwow begins Friday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:57amHundreds of American Indian dancers, drummers, artists, craftsmen and cultural enthusiasts will converge on Carson City the weekend of June 14-16 for the annual Stewart Indian School Father’s Day Powwow.
Gaia Gathering along the Walker River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 6:01pmGaia is another word for Earth and at our Gaia Gathering, we celebrate our Mother Earth! Gaia Gathering facilitates information sharing and healing modalities with live music, river tubing, costumes, kids camp, and camping under the stars.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, March 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 10:05pmUPDATE: The Subaru, Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be leading an Awareness Workshop at the Carson City Community Center in the Bonanza Room tonight. Leave No Trace teaches outdoor skills and ethics, minimizing our impacts and enjoying the outdoors responsibly. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Go here to register.
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Here we are Carson City, heading into the first day of the work week with St. Patrick teasing us for the next 6 days. From guest talks, dance and art activities, here's what's ahead for Monday, March 11, 2019.
Initiative manager of Capital City CIRCLES to be Carson City Democratic luncheon speaker
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 9:52pmTom Blake, NETworX Program Manager at the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. An Anglican priest, Blake came to Carson City from Muncie, Indiana, where he served for 13 years as pastor of Grace Episcopal Church.
Carson City Leisure Hour Club Recognizes Work of the CIRCLES Initiative
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 2:37pmAt its Feb. 20 meeting, the Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognized the outstanding work of the Capitol City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative with a $500 donation. Accepting the check for the organization were Shelly Aldean, co-founder and past president, and Program Manager Thomas Blake, Jr.
TEDxCarsonCity announces 2019 lineup
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 2:00pmIn the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.
Carson City Aquatic Facility to host Grand Reopening after updates this Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 12:29pmThe Carson City Aquatic Facility has been closed to the public for about six weeks while updates and renovations took place. The pool was re-opened without much fanfare Tuesday with a grand reopening and free community swim set for Saturday to celebrate the completion, including a dive in family-friendly movie.
Voting Deadline Today: Carson City summer outdoor concert series funding at stake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 7:58amThe future of the Carson City summer outdoor concert series through the Brewery Arts Center comes down to votes, and today, Tuesday is the deadline to make them count.
The Levitt AMP Carson City Summer Concert Series has slipped to 11th place as of Monday night, which has made for a last minute plea from the BAC brass to make a citywide call out to bring the concert series back for a fourth season.
Carson City slips to ninth place in Levitt AMP voting
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 11:04amThe Levitt AMP Carson City Summer Concert Series is in jeopardy of not being funded for a fourth consecutive season, the Brewery Arts Center (BAC) has said, slipping to ninth place in online voting.
Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. leads poverty simulation workshop at Fremont Elementary
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/05/2018 - 4:55pmA poverty simulation was held Monday at Carson City's Fremont Elementary School, led by the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative, an organization with the mission of ending poverty in communities by promoting relationships across class lines.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 20
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 10:18pmNevada Day and the big parade are just one week away, but first is the annual Carson City Ghost Walk this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in downtown Carson City.
Capital City CIRCLES to hold annual Gem of an Evening fundraiser Oct. 20
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 8:15amCapital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative, a Carson City non-profit helping to combat poverty, will hold its annual "A Gem of an Evening" auction and fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3-6 p.m. at Genoa Lakes Golf Course Supper Club.
Nevada Rural Counties RSVP, multiple agencies to host Sept. 8 Veterans Resource Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/13/2018 - 3:01pmNevada Rural Counties RSVP Program and multiple agencies from around Carson City will hold a Veterans Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Carson Nugget.
Veterans and their caregivers will be provided with information on services and programs provided by area non-profits, advisory groups, government agencies, and the private sector. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 11 - 12
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/10/2018 - 4:49pmI’m not even going to speculate on the air quality, but please use your best judgement when choosing your activities and there may be some cancellations that I am not aware of. Downtown has a full day of options, but the back roads may be a little more difficult to navigate due to construction projects. The great music that awaits will be worth the hassle. Read on and you’ll find indoors and outdoors activities that will help alleviate the cabin fever.
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