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One month left to apply for Small Business Administration flood disaster loans
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 12:11pmActing District Director Ben Raju of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Nevada District Office reminded Nevada businesses and residents on Friday of the April 24, 2017, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides in northern Nevada that occurred Jan. 5-14, 2017.
Professional Saleswomen of Nevada's Saleswoman and Jr. Saleswoman Of The Year Awards Luncheon
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 03/22/2017 - 9:17amProfessional Saleswomen of Nevada (PSN) is seeking nominations for their 30th annual Saleswoman of the Year (SWOTY) and Jr. SWOTY Award (open to all full-time students) award luncheon to be held on Tuesday, May 9 from 11am-1pm at the Atlantis Casino Resort.
What Works: Focus Does!
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 11:07amHello Carson City! If you went through a little column withdrawal last week, I apologize. I was traveling back from Brendon Burchard’s High Performance Academy. A coach and consultant’s education is never done and I am thrilled to come back armed with new insights, techniques, and research to boost your productivity and focus.
Decades after Congressional deadline, Nevada Senate passes Equal Rights Amendment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 4:40pmCARSON CITY — The Equal Rights Amendment was approved by the Nevada Senate on Wednesday after passionate floor debate and more than 30 years since it was sent to the states by Congress.
SBA federal disaster loans still available for another month
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 5:10pm21, reminded Nevada small nonfarm businesses in Carson City, Lyon, Storey and Washoe counties of the March 21, 2017, deadline to apply for an ...
Senator Square: Seventh annual 5K Run/Walk this Saturday at CHS
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 5:22pmIt is time for a great workout at Carson High School to both support its students and potentially win a race, not to mention avoid a heart attack.
The seventh annual Safe and Sober 2017 5K Run/Walk at the CHS track facility, presented by Carson High Safe Grad Booster, is set for Feb. 11.
Senator Square: Second semester in full swing at CHS
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/21/2017 - 5:53pmCarson High School students are currently working with great intensity to fulfill their Senior Projects, a graduation requirement.
All those involved encourage students to pursue a personal interest, something to benefit others, or something to prepare themselves for their future.
Western Nevada College to close all campuses early due to winter storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 12:11pmDue to inclement weather, all Western Nevada College campuses will close at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Jan. 20. Campuses will remain closed Saturday, Jan. 21.
Senator Square: Giving, serving and learning is what Carson High is all about
Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/14/2017 - 6:22pmThough the holiday season has come to an end, the students at CHS want the Carson City community to know the giving will be remembered and will continue. Carson High School's NJROTC cadets surprised their instructors James Ingram and Daniel Meyer when, two weeks before the end of the semester, they voted to adopt five families for the holidays.
Senator Square: Opportunity for CHS juniors, seniors to earn a bachelor's degree in two years
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 8:54pmComing Jan. 14 to Western Nevada College (WNC) is a series of proven methods which reduce college costs and get graduates a university degree in as few as two years.
A series of ten weekly classes is aimed toward college-bound high school juniors and seniors and their parents, as well as adults looking for career advancement.
Senator Square: Seeing the real life of college through the eyes of former Carson High grads
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 9:06amDecided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment.
Senator Square: Carson High senior projects are more than a graduation requirement
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 8:31pmRaynna Jackson began helping with Toys for Tots at the Ron Wood center before Thanksgiving in order to fulfill her CHS Senior Project graduation requirement; she decided to help give underprivileged children a Merry Christmas.
She started by putting boxes at CHS and her mother’s place of employment, Natel Company. Toys for Tots serves more than 2,000 Carson City area kids every Christmas, and Raynna took this personally; she wanted to help bring in even more gifts. Raynna ultimately facilitated the gathering of 2 large boxes of toys.
Northern Nevada Development Authority taking nominees for 2017 Pioneer Awards
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 1:19pmThe Northern Nevada Development Authority is now accepting nominations for its annual Pioneer Awards for 2017. The annual awards are presented for outstanding business achievements in the Sierra region of Northern Nevada, with new relocations and expansions in 2016 also highlighted.
Senator Square: Students beat teachers in Carson High School dodgeball tournament
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 7:55amThe annual Carson High School Dodgeball Tournament took place Dec. 6-16 in the Carson High School big gym during lunch, and both the victory and bragging rights went to the students and not to the teachers.
The competition was fierce with rubber balls flying all over the place and many of the younger CHS teachers strutting their stuff out on the gym floor, battling feverishly to defeat the students.
Nevada Moped Registration Deadline Nearing
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 12:17pmA law aimed at stopping scooter thieves in Nevada says moped owners need to register their vehicles with the DMV or face a citation in the new year.
Deadline to apply for Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award funds Dec. 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 11:43amThe Carson City Soroptimist is offering a cash grant to women seeking financial assistance for education or training expenses.
The organization has extended the application deadline for the Live Your Dream Award until Dec. 16.
BOS Meets December 1 on Vintage development
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 3:57pmTo the citizens of Carson City:
Final week: Pie to the Rescue order deadline is Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 2:03pmThis is the final week to order pies baked fresh by talented Carson City area chefs from local restaurants in time for Thanksgiving. All proceeds benefit the Northern Nevada Dream Center Reach the Hungry program.
Vintage being rushed to Board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 2:05pmNov. 14, 2016: Regarding the Vintage project being scheduled for the Board of Supervisors meeting on December 1st without any notices sent out as of yet:
As three times before, this is project being rushed prematurely. There is no reason why this project should be on the agenda a week after Thanksgiving, with the deadline for comments just as a week from TODAY, or only THREE days before Thanksgiving.
Pie to the Rescue 2016: Campaign for families in need filled with yummy Thanksgiving choices
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 12:15pmJoin Northern Nevada Dream Center and support Carson City area families in need this holiday season as dozens of the region's best chefs from local restaurants donate their time and talent to bake fabulous Thanksgiving pies for the sixth annual Pie to the Rescue.
What Works: Good boundaries make for good business
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/17/2016 - 11:35amI grew up where the handshake deal was gold. If someone said they would do something, they did it. All it took was a handshake and work began. Handshake deals are still pretty common. Unfortunately, plenty can still be misunderstood with a handshake deal.
Ticket deadline Thursday for Bethlehem Lutheran School's annual Oktoberfest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/12/2016 - 10:04amIt’s time for Bethlehem Lutheran School’s Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Featuring food, drinks, music, fun, friendship, raffle, and a silent auction.
Voting registration deadline Oct. 18
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 12:43amThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch, and PFLAG Carson Region, reminds everyone the dea ...
Nevada Secretary of State teaches Carson High seniors a lesson
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 3:39pmMore than 500 Carson High School seniors packed the bleachers on the big gym’s south end Thursday afternoon to welcome the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office to campus for the coolest civics lesson ever.
Join Us as We Celebrate American Business Women's Day!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 10:12amOne of the most historic events affecting the American Business Women's Association was the proclamation of Sept. 22 as American Business Women’s Day.
Enacted in 1983 by a joint resolution of Congress and the signature of then President Ronald Reagan, the proclamation recognized all working women.
Public bus from South Tahoe to Carson City may be cut due to lack of funding
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/14/2016 - 11:07amUnless a new source of funding comes through, the Tahoe Transportation District Board may cut bus service that runs from South Lake Tahoe to Carson City.
A key piece of funding for the transit system was cut when federal highway officials changed Lake Tahoe from a rural area to an urban area. A decision is expected Oct. 2.
MLB trade deadline is more like Christmas in August
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 1:34amThe MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone. For baseball fanatics it is Christmas in August. The baseball world goes into a frenzy with contending clubs trying to out do their closest competitor(s) for a stretch run into the playoffs and what all hope to be eventually a winning combination to the World Series.
For the Bay Area teams it was much of the same as it as been in recent seasons. San Francisco buys, and Oakland sells.
Although, some may say the Giants sold a little bit of their future today to win now and keep with the "even year" theme.
Deadline to remove campaign signs in Carson City is June 28
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/16/2016 - 11:47pmNote to P.K. O‘Neill, Chris Forbush, Sam England, Jerry Cinani and Kurt Meyer: You remember all those campaign signs you spent days and weeks putting up all over town?Well they’ve all got to be taken ...
Carson City Sheriff’s Office accepting applications for Citizens Academy
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 12:57pmCommunity members are invited to a series of Citizens Academy classes offered through the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. The next series of classes will begin July 13 and there are open seats available, said Sheriff Ken Furlong.
The informative academy explains what the Sheriff’s Office does and how they do it. It also is designed to inform citizens about the important role community policing plays around Carson City.
Carson Montessori students exceed fundraising goal, principal agrees to sleep on roof
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/01/2016 - 10:33pmWhen educational funding falls short, students and faculty at Carson Montessori in Carson City put their heads together this spring to raise the roof. And for their efforts, the school's principal was tucked in Wednesday night, bedside adjacent to the roof where she agreed to sleep underneath the stars overhead.