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CARSON CITY — Third and fourth graders from the Empire X-Factor Enrichment class at Empire Elementary School learned the technical side of filmmaking this past semester while producing a 2-minute public service announcement on how students and teachers can further ‘Green’ efforts at their schools.

I’m ready for spring. My allergies don’t seem to be as enthusiastic, but I love watching our valley awaken from its gray winter slumber. Muscle Powered’s guided hikes are a great way to explore our town and learn about the many trails hidden in the hills. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club gets an extra-special visitor at tonight’s film viewing; STRAZZ, the Carson City Symphony’s Youth String Orchestra will be performing before ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ lights up the screen. Sandie LaNae and Arlene La Ferry are the featured authors at Browsers Corner Book Store this evening.

Rainbow photos taken Thursday over Empire Ranch Golf Course.

Joanna Kaiser, 3rd grade teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School, was honored Tuesday as the Carson City School District’s Educator of the Year. Additionally, Franceska Quintana, para professional IV at Carson Middle School, was recognized as the Classified Employee of the Year for the district.

Access to affordable, convenient dental care can be a challenge. Nevada Health Centers offers oral healthcare to children on the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, which will make stops May 1-3 in Carson City and Gardnerville.

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Morgan Mill Road River Access area on Morgan Mill Road.

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Morgan Mill Road River Access area on Morgan Mill Road.

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CARSON CITY, Nev. — Empire Ranch Golf Course has reaffirmed the message to its residents: The plan is for Empire to remain as at least an 18-hole golf course. Empire Ranch recently held a meeting with its residents to cover their concerns about the future of the golf course. Owners Dwight and ...

Gary Schmidt, candidate for State Senator in SD16, was the guest speaker of the Carson City Men's Club in Mallard's Restaurant on the Empire Ranch Golf Course on Monday.

Students at Carson City’s Empire Elementary School were inspired in the art of storytelling and writing throughout the day yesterday. Children’s Author Gary Hogg hosted a writing assembly with the entire school where he shared helpful and easy tips on how they may put their thoughts and ideas down on paper.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The sale of Empire Ranch Golf Course is off. One of the prospective buyers said they changed their minds after discussions with Carson City officials. “We decided to re-evaluate our plan after city officials threatened to litigate the water contract connected to the golf cour ...

Carson High School is set to host two admission-free music events that will not only hit all the high notes but also showcase student talent and refined skill.

High school students in times past might remember the sports they played and the clubs in which they participated, but how many of them had the fun and excitement of seeing a group of strangely dressed senior boys vying for the title Mr. Carson High?

Carson City fourth grader Lilyan Montes Wungnema, 11, of Empire Elementary School, read and signed while Alina Edwards, DHH (deaf and hard of hearing) interpreter, voiced Henry Cole’s book “Unspoken” to Ms. Alicia Trujillo’s fourth grade class and other students Thursday afternoon for Reading Week.

The Carson City School District is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 5, to register children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2018, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2018-2019 school year.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Owners of a Nevada professional soccer team are purchasing Carson City's Empire Ranch Golf Course. Art Castañares, founder and CEO of Manzana Energy Inc., and publisher of two bilingual newspapers; and Dr. Fred Simon, a trauma and critical care surgeon and owner of ...

Owners of a Nevada professional soccer team are purchasing Empire Ranch Golf Course.

There is absolutely a little bit of everything this weekend. There’s somewhere to volunteer, somewhere to eat some fundraising pancakes, join in an Asian New Year Lion Dance Parade, Beer Crawl in downtown Carson City, and get your Zumba on. I think the eclectic mix of happenings is one of my favorite things about our corner of the world. Whether it’s the International Film Festival, the Vagina Monologues, or telescope viewing at the WNC Observatory: you can’t tell me there is nothing to do.

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Adele, a Spinone Italiano show dog owned by Carson City Deputy Director of Emergency Management Stacey Belt, won best dog out of 12 in her breed Tuesday at the prestigious Westminster Dog Show in New York City.

You 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.

One elementary school in Carson City helped engage positive male role models Thursday morning where more than 300 people attended “Donuts with Dads” at Al Seeliger Elementary. The effort was designed to get dads, uncles, grandparents and father-figures more involved in school and childhood learning.

CARSON 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.

For many, today is all about the big game. For others, it’s just about the commercials. For some, it’s no big deal at all. Either way, I’ve got you covered. You’ll find where to watch and where to bet on your favorites. Today is your last chance to audition for the upcoming production of ‘The Producers,’ so swing by the Brewery Arts Center if you’d like to be considered.

It’s hard to believe that it’s winter with these balmy temperatures. Take advantage of this beautiful day at the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk; grab a friend, a light jacket, and enjoy. See what the Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s elite performance troupe will be showcasing at an upcoming competition during a special presentation at the Carson Mall. If your bookshelves are looking a little bare, head to Dog Eared Books on Fairview where their fill-a-bag parking lot sale will have your reading list well supplied. Read on for a weekend full of happenings.

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ESL In-Home Program is sponsoring a free 12-week U.S. Citizenship study class starting Feb. 6, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Dr, Carson City. To reserve a seat and for more i information, call 775-888-2021 email: ana.torres.esl@gmail.com or at Empire School contact Miriam Torres 775-883-1114. Space is limited. First come, first served.

Sunday offers some great options for a variety of interests. Learn about the Nevada State Children’s Home during the 1940s and 50s at a presentation hosted by the Carson City Historical Society. A free concert offered by the Capital City Community Band is perfect for all ages, and your donations will help the all-volunteer troupe cover the costs of their many free events throughout the year.

Another great sunrise over Empire Ranch submitted by Carson Now reader Tiffanie McDonald.

A new club, and possibly a lifelong career for senior Lyric Untereiner, is starting at Carson High School.

Sunny days in the fifties are okay for spring, but we still need some winter to come our way. Take advantage of the warmer weather during a Winter Hike along Carson Valley’s Pinion Trail with Muscle Powered. Song and dance kids will want to audition for the upcoming performance of ‘Willy Wonka, Jr.’ If you’re a fan of song, but possibly too old to join the Youth Theater Carson City cast, check out the monthly jam in Silver City at their historic School House. All instruments are welcome, in addition to vocalists and those who just want to listen.