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General Motors Dealership Celebrates 30 Years in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 09/05/2014 - 11:34amMichael Hohl and his wife, Karen, founded Michael Hohl Motor Company in 1984. Originally, the dealership carried four lines: Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac and GMC Trucks. Chevrolet was added in 2007. Michael Hohl Motor Company is the longest serving General Motors dealership in Northern Nevada and the largest full line General Motors dealership in the state.
Fireworks tonight in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/31/2014 - 12:51pmVisitors and locals alike will find a variety of activities to enjoy in South Lake Tahoe Sunday, culminating with the Annual Labor Day Fireworks show.
The show features a simultaneous music broadcast that can be heard on local stations KRLT-FM 93.9 and KOWL - AM 1490. Show begins at 8:30 p.m. The fireworks are visible from all over town.
Signups begin for third annual CASI 5K Walk and Fun Run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 2:52pmTime to lace up the jogging shoes and strut with the pooches Saturday, Sept. 20 in Carson City. It's the third annual Carson Animal Services Initiative's 5K9 fun run/walk at Riverview Park on East Fifth Street in Carson City.
The fundraising event is a great way for families to show off their pets while giving them some exercise too. Awards will be given to the 1st place male and female K9 finishers. Every participant receives a free gift.
Check-in time is between 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. with the run beginning at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged and discounted fees are offered.
Marching band debuts one of largest ensembles at Saturday’s Wolf Pack football game
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/29/2014 - 9:40amFrom 120 members in 2012 to 180 in 2014, the University of Nevada, Reno has seen its marching band, the “Pride of the Sierra,” grow in numbers, support and pride.
Kicking off during Saturday’s Wolf Pack football game against Southern Utah, Greater Nevada Credit Union continues its fundraising campaign, “It’s Time to Support the Band.”
HopeFest free outdoor concert tonight to benefit local cancer patients
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:06pmUPDATE: The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is pleased to host HopeFest 2014, an outdoor concert tonight, Friday, offering free admission with all sales on food, drinks and raffle tickets directly benefitting local cancer patients.
Nationally famed folk-rock band, Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Troubadours known for their cowboy jazz, Tex-Mex groove and soulful R&B dance tunes will be the headlining performers. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center located at 1535 Medical Parkway, Carson City.
Carson City Mint Coin Show and Fair runs today and Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 3:15pmUPDATE: Yogi Berra may have said, “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore,” but at the 2014 Carson City Mint Coin Show and Fair, the value is in the eye of the beholder. Sharp skilled dealers will buy, sell, trade and offer their expertise with free appraisals during the two-day event today, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23. Held this year at both the Nevada State Museum and the Carson Nugget, the fair includes activities for children, prize drawings, lectures, coin sales and free appraisals with admission.
Sassafrass fundraising festival on Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/08/2014 - 10:46amSomething amazing is happening in our Carson City! Once again our community is rising up to help a neighbor in need.
As many of you may have heard a favorite, downtown restaurant, Sassafras is being forced to relocate. The word spread throughout our community and one question was being asked “how can we help?”
I had a chance to attend a meeting of volunteers from the community to help organize a benefit to help Save our Sassafras. I then asked Owner, Scott Owen Doerr, what he wanted people to know. This is what he had to say:
Free pottery making event Saturday helps Empty Bowls feed hungry in community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/31/2014 - 1:09pmMake it a FUN date night and lend your crafty hands to creating a bowl to donate for the Empty Bowls Carson City Project. 18 & up for this event. Spaces are filling up FAST so RSVP NOW!
Come play with clay and contribute to feed the hungry in the Carson Valley area. Got questions about the event?
Bowl Making Event Saturday at Children's Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 10:57pmEnjoy a free family event this Saturday. Come and make an Empty Bowl to donate to the Empty Bowls Carson City Project in the lower level of the Children's Museum. 813 N Carson St, Carson City, NV.
All ages welcome. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 26.
For more information on upcoming events, please like our Facebook page here and visit our website here.
SOS, Save Our Sassafras
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/22/2014 - 3:16pmSomething amazing is happening in our Carson City! Once again our community is rising up to help a neighbor in need.
As many of you may have heard a favorite, downtown restaurant, Sassafras is being forced to relocate.
The word spread throughout our community and one question was being asked “how can we help”
I had a chance to attend a meeting of volunteers from the community to help organize a benefit to help save our Sassafras. I then asked Owner, Scott Owen Doerr, what he wanted people to know?
This is what he had to say.
Girl Scouts seek Women In Leadership nominees
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/16/2014 - 6:40pmDo you know an extraordinary woman who has distinguished herself as an outstanding member of the community?
The Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada will honor women from across northern Nevada who truly stand out for their commitment to the community. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 TRIUMPHANT: Celebrating Women In Leadership awards program.
Carson Station collects cash in July to Benefit Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/08/2014 - 2:05pmThe Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada have picked the Carson Station Hotel Casino in Carson City as its spotlight business of the month. This means for the entire month of July, General Manager Bruce Jabbour and his staff and their customers will be collecting money for a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.
Give blood Wednesday and enter to win a new Toyota
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 8:52amGive blood on Wednesday at the Carson City Courthouse and enter for a chance to win a 2014 Toyota Corolla LE Plus courtesy of Northern Nevada Toyota Dealers.
The blood drive runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 25 in the United Blood Services Blood Mobile located in the parking lot of the Carson City Courthouse on Musser Street.
All presenting donors from June 1 through Sept. 6 will be able to enter a drawing to win the car. To donate blood, be sure to eat a good meal, drink plenty of water and bring your ID.
Karson Kruzers 30th Anniversary 'RUN WHAT-CHA-BRUNG'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/23/2014 - 2:58pmThe Karson Kruzers will be hosting their 30th annual "Run What-Cha-Brung" car show at Fuji Park Fairgrounds in Carson City on June 28 with the "kick-off" being held at the Carson Mall on Friday, June 27.
RSVP prepares to bring world class July 4 fireworks show to Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 3:46pmUPDATE: With the July 4 holiday weekend approaching, Nevada Rural Counties RVSP is planning a spectacular fireworks celebration over Carson City to go along with its 22nd annual holiday carnival at Mills Park.
Governor puts his signature on CASI fundraising silent auction donation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/18/2014 - 10:25amTwo Carson City residents working on a project for the 7th annual CASI Bark, Whine and Dine set for Sunday, July 27 at Fuji Park have gotten a rare gift donation from the Nevada Governor's Office.
Volunteers Adrianne S. Harris and George M. Allen asked Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval if he could provide a signed autograph on something that can be sold at the silent auction. The governor agreed and his secretary presented the volunteers a limited edition 12-inch by 14-inch print by Reno artist Roy Powers. The print is of the Governor's mansion.
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada Annual Yard Sale
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/16/2014 - 7:28amThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada Annual Yard Sale will be Saturday, July 19, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All proceeds benefit the Children's Musuem (a non-profit corporation receiving no Federal or State funding).
Effective June 15th we are accepting donations of items to sell. All donations to our yard sale are tax deductible. Please contact Kris 884-2226 at to donate your gently used items.
Fizz! Boom! Read! And Spark a Reaction: Join the Summer Reading Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 5:55pmFizz! Boom! Read! And Spark a Reaction this summer at the Carson City Library and discover the amazing world of science. The 2014 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, a reading club, and more.
There is a Read-to-Me portion of the program that families are invited to join as well. Registration for the Summer Reading Program has begun and continues this Saturday, June 14th, at the annual Kiwanis Breakfast for Books. The pancake breakfast will take place on the library lawn from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada partners with Johnny Rockets for fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/05/2014 - 8:34amThe Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada have picked Johnny Rockets restaurant inside the Carson Lanes in Carson City as their spotlight business of the month. This means for the entire month of June, general manager Tamara Jennings, the Johnny Rockets staff and customers will be collecting funds for a donation to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.
Walton’s and York Children’s Foundation Make Donation to Solace Tree
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 7:57amWalton’s Funerals & Cremations partnered with the York Children’s Foundation to donate $1,000 to the Solace Tree. The Solace Tree will use the donation to help with its mission to provide hope and healing for families dealing with death. “Walton’s has been a strong supporter for many years.
We’re very grateful to Tammy Dermody and her team, as well as the wonderful people at the York Children’s Foundation,” said Solace Tree Executive Director Emilio Parga.
Plans for Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music Festival underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/12/2014 - 7:21amGet ready for an exciting summer of music when the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival takes place, August 1-17. The festival, which began in 2004, is presented by the Mile High Jazz Band Assoc.
Last year, the Jazz and Beyond Festival featured 60 performances and over 100 performers, and organizers hope to match that accomplishment this year. Most performances are presented free to the public. Beyond jazz, the festival included bluegrass, blues, mariachi, and more.
Nevada Dream Tag offers sportsmen another chance through raffle
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/30/2014 - 9:05amSo the big game tag application deadline came and went and you somehow forgot to get your application in. Or you applied for your hunts but you’re always looking for other opportunities. If either of these scenarios hits home for you, we would like to direct your attention to the Nevada Dream Tag.
The Nevada Dream Tags Program is a raffle that allows resident and nonresident sportsmen a chance at the hunt of a lifetime while also contributing to Nevada’s wildlife habitat. The tags are similar to other western states’ raffle tags and “hunt of a lifetime” tags.
CHS United Blood Services Blood Drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/23/2014 - 10:05pmFind the Hero in You. Join the Carson High School National Honor Society for its annual Spring Blood Drive.
Sign up online at BloodHero.com and use code word: "Senators" on the Donate Blood Tab.
Or, drop in at the Carson High School small gym April 30, 2014, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please join the National Honor Society in supporting this worthwhile event!
Pizza Factory Helps Eagle Valley Middle School on Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/22/2014 - 1:22pmStudents and staff at Eagle Valley Middle School need the community's help. Thursday, April 24 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the generous owners of Pizza Factory 3120 Hwy. 50 E., #3, will donate 20 percent of the entire day's earnings to the EVMS parent teacher organization.
The donation will help with purchase CRT testing snacks for the entire student body. The community is asked to come in, call in or carry out pizza, sandwiches or pasta and help raise funds for Eagle Valley Middle School.
Tip-a-Cop Fundraiser Thursday at Applebee's to benefit Special Olympics Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 11:03amThursday, April 24 is the Tip-A-Cop Fundraiser at Applebee's in Carson City, Reno, and Sparks. Come out and have a great meal and donate to a great cause. There will be local law enforcement officers and Special Olympic athletes at the event to help out. Lunch is from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and dinner is 5 to 9 p.m. Hope to see you there.
There Carson City Applebee's is located at 3300 S Carson St. Go here for more information.
Easter Egg Hunts Take Place Friday and Saturday Throughout Area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 11:08amGet an early start on Easter egg hunting Friday when Skyline Estates Senior Living hosts its Easter egg hunt for all ages at 2 p.m. Organizers invite children, parents, and grandchildren to attend. Skyline Estates Senior Living is located at 2861 Mountain St., in Carson City.
Huge Raffle and Valuable Prizes for Family Chili/Bingo Night at Carson Middle School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/19/2014 - 5:04pmCarson Middle School PTA is hosting our Family Chili Bingo Night on Friday, March 28 from 6-8 pm in the CMS cafeteria.
Marine veteran amputee, cyclist Rob Jones to arrive in Carson City as part of awareness campaign
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/18/2014 - 10:38amA double amputee Marine veteran, Rob Jones, will be in Carson City today and Wednesday as part of his efforts to cycle across America, raise awareness and to "pay it forward" to veteran organizations that helped him in his recovery.
The public is invited to meet Jones at a reception at the Hampton Inn, 10 Hospitality Way Tuesday beginning at 4 p.m. He will have arrived after cycling from Fallon to Silver Springs on Highway 50. Jones cycles approximately 35 miles every day as part of the campaign. He lost his legs when he stepped on an IED in Afghanistan in 2010.
'One Kind Cookie' campaign aims to inspire acts of kindness with Girl Scout Cookies
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 1:21pmThink Kindness and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada are teaming up to take on bullying by inspiring more than 500 acts of kindness in the month of March, and they’re asking the community to join the cause. It’s simple:
Table set April 24 with Dining Out For Life fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 12:13pmWhat if you could dramatically change a life – just by dining out? On Thursday April 24, 2014, you can do just that. Join Northern Nevada HOPES for our 4th annual Dining Out For Life fundraiser, and help improve the lives of individuals and families affected by HIV in northern Nevada.