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Lyon County Schools host own 2020 High School International Economic Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 1:23pmSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Economics, finance, technology, creativity, teamwork, problem solving, writing, speaking, debate and design: This only begins to explain the plethora of activities Lyon County School District’s economic students had been exploring in the semester leading up to and on the day of the International Economic Summit.
Reporting problems cause delay in results from Iowa caucus, cast doubt on Nevada’s caucus
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 10:55amDES MOINES — The winner of Iowa’s first in the nation Democratic presidential caucus remained elusive early Tuesday morning as the clock struck midnight local time without the state party having reported any results of the prior evening’s caucus.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Feb. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 8:09pmHeading into the first Monday of February, we're hoping your post Super Bowl day is filled with a few extra dollars in your pocket, tasty leftovers for lunch and some good-hearted conversational quarterbacking. Activities around the capital city include a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar, a free Partnership Carson City Yoga class at the Carson City Community Center, art activities and showings, swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
Mac the Naw: Taking in a boat show, weather changes and what fish are biting on
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 9:20amHello fellow anglers, Not to much fishing going on with out crazy weather patterns. But I did have a chance to venture down to the California Sport and Boat Show a couple weeks ago. If you have never been, I highly recommended you set the date for next year.
Carson City’s Junior Victory Rollers Roller Derby Team raising funds to Head to LA
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 1:53pmCarson's very own junior roller derby team has been invited to compete in Los Angeles, CA and it is a pretty big deal.
The Carson Junior Victory Rollers are headed to the Shamblock Shake tournament hosted by Los Anarchists roller derby team to compete on behalf of our great city. It was an honor for us to be invited and we hope we can make you all proud and come back with a win.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Feb. 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 12:26amHappy Saturday Carson City, and say hello to February! That means Spring must be right around the corner! I hope so at least, because Friday’s beautiful weather was enough to make me ready to say goodbye to father winter.
We’ve got a jam packed list of events throughout the weekend, including February’s wine walk happening today!
Check below to see what’s going on throughout the weekend.
Saturday, February 1
Carson City Humane Society's Pet of the Week: Casper
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 3:08pmHello, Carson City! I hope you're ready to meet your new Pet of the Week courtesy of the Carson City Humane Society.
Say hello to Casper. Casper is a three-year-old terrier mix who was unfortunately surrendered by his owner in early December, and has been waiting for a new home ever since!
Pilates mat classes offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 9:59amIf you are looking to strengthen your abdomen, hips, legs, arms, as well as maintain good posture, then Pilates is for you! It also has a strong mind/body connection that gives you an low impact targeted core workout.
You’ll get stronger with more sculpted muscles and gain flexibility which can give you a better sense of well being all around.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Sunday, Jan. 26
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 9:09pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! Today we have a bunch of great events to round out this busy weekend! Check below to see what's going on!
Carson City Parks Foundation Holds open house Sunday at Wungnema House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 4:12pmDid you make a New Year’s Resolution to learn more about our community and its cultural heritage? We hope you did, but if you didn’t, it’s never too late. Kick-off 2020 by visiting the Wungnema House in Mills Park, as well as the Foreman-Roberts House on North Carson Street. These houses represent 2 different aspects of our community’s cultural heritage. Both historic houses are open from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Carson City Historical Society's Save Adele's building fundraiser continues, nearly $7K raised
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 9:47amPlease help save Adele’s building in Carson City, Nev. There was great pride in our city when the Captain Porter’s House, now Adele’s, was first built. A quote from the newspaper is as follows:
New Stewart Indian School museum reflects on dark history, brings hope for Native communities
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 1:45pmEvery time Linda Eben Jones looks at a yardstick, she remembers the teacher who would strike her each morning, leaving red welts on the back of her legs.
Roots raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City Schoolhouse with Richie Lawrence
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 12:49pmRoots Raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City in February for a one-night performance accompanied by acclaimed instrumentalist Richie Lawrence on keyboard and accordion.
Senator Square: Carson’s got game is the theme of 2020 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:47amWinterfest is here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “the class color teachers will be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly Jan. 17, and we will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21; the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.”
Carson City Events and Happenings for Sunday, Jan. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 9:08pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! Were you able to enjoy the snow? I hope so, because it'll soon be gone with temperatures climbing into the 50s this week!
But the weekend isn't over yet, and we've got a bunch of great events to look forward to today. Check below to see what's going on in Carson City and the region beyond.
Andersen Ranch Estates subdivision approved by Carson City Board of Supervisors
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 6:15pmThe Andersen Ranch Estates project was discussed at length — almost four hours in fact — at Thursday’s Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting, before being approved by the board on a 4-1 vote.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Jan. 18
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 12:12amHappy Saturday Carson City! I hope you’ve all been driving safely on the icy roads, and I also hope you enjoyed the bit of sun we got yesterday! It’ll be another beautiful winter day, and say goodbye to the snow in the next few days because highs will be around 50 degrees for the next week.
We’ve got a ton of great events going on today and tomorrow, so check below to see what’s happening!
Finding Stacia: A breath of new life (final in a Partnership Carson City 3-part series)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 7:53pmEditor’s Note: This is the third in a series about Stacia Nepper, the new deputy director for Partnership Carson City. She hopes her story of overcoming addiction will inspire others to seek help. Reach her or find additional resources at pcccarson.org. See Part 1 here and Part 2 here.
In the chaos of jolting awake to the crunch of metal, Stacia Nepper was sure she saw her 2-year-old baby fly past her. She froze in panic.
Carson City student picked as Society for Range Management delegate at upcoming forum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 11:25amCarson High School Senior Cade Crookshanks, 17, has been selected by the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management to participate in the High School Youth Forum, a SRM sponsored youth activity held jointly during the 73 Annual SRM meeting. The meeting will be held in Denver, Colo., Feb. 16-20, 2020.
Carson City Historical Society serves as curator of local history, leads effort to move Adele's building
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:58amThe Carson City Historical Society has recently been thrust into the spotlight because of the proposed demolition of the 155-year old building once occupied by Café at Adele’s and preceding businesses through the years attracting hundreds of customers through those historic doors.
2020 Vision of the Andersen Estates Development or Is It? (opinion)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:46amThe Board of Supervisors will review the Andersen Ranch Estates Tentative Map this Thursday, January 16th. The special session starts at 5:30pm at the Sierra Room of the Community Center at 851 Williams Street, Carson City.
If you were involved with the Vintage project, you will know that the same players under a different owner, Christy Corp., will be presenting their application at the Board of Supervisors’ meeting.
380 students make Western Nevada College fall semester Dean's List
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 2:38pmFor the second straight Fall semester, more than 370 students at Western Nevada College made the Dean’s List. After 373 students made the Dean’s List last fall, that total was topped by 380 students who qualified for the honor for the recently concluded fall semester.
To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. Honorees include:
5 Questions for Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ronni Hannaman
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 12:17pmOn this week's installment of Carson Now's Five Questions series, we speak with Ronni Hannaman, Executive Director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce about her position with the chamber, advice for business owners, and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 7:05pmMoving forward to the first day of the work week, we're looking at sunny skies then blustery conditions Monday night and a slight chance of snow showers in the valleys into Tuesday morning. Activities around the capital city include the opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum, the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bennet, plus a free yoga class at the community center and more. Read on for details.
Record breaker at Topaz Lake: Genoa man catches 14-plus pound rainbow trout at opener
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 4:29pmHello fellow anglers. I am here to tell you, Topaz Lake was a great opener this year. The weather on Jan. 1 surprised many anglers as we experienced some extreme winds as well as some good rain in the afternoon. But for those who stuck it out, they were all rewarded with a double rainbow.
Carson City Humane Society’s Pet of the Week: Lucy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 11:34amHey Carson City, I’ve got a great surprise for you! That’s right, it’s a puppy! Say hello to Lucy, our Carson City Pet of the Week.
Lucy is a 9-month old bundle of joy who is currently looking for her forever home, and has been since she was oh so little (see second photo for example of just how tiny).
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada launch 2020 cookie season with new choice and packaging
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/07/2020 - 8:09pmCARSON CITY — Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Girl Scouts of the USA launched its 2020 Girl Scout Cookie season on Tuesday, encouraging Girl Scouts across the U.S. to become entrepreneurs, earning money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures.
Sailors and Marines of the Year to be honored by Carson City Council, US Navy League at Jan. 19 event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 2:45pmThe Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States, will be sponsoring a special event on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020 to honor the 2019 Sailors and Marines of the Year assigned to Naval Air Station Fallon and Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, along with the Recruiter of the Year from Naval Recruiting District, Portland, assigned to the Reno Office.
Carson City events for Monday, Jan. 6
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 9:10pmHeading into Monday and moving forward to the first full week of 2020 we're looking at mostly sunny skies and a daytime high near 50. Activities lined include the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, organizers of the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign will give a presentation, art activities, plus a free yoga class at the Community Center and more. Read on for details.