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Tesla announces $1.5 million in education grants for STEM students
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:11amTesla announced an initial $1.5 million in funding grants at Thursday's Nevada Board of Education meeting. The grant is the first funds towards its agreement to contribute $37.5 million over five years to K-12 education in Nevada.
Lake Tahoe's Zephyr Cove sees pedestrian improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 5:19pmDrivers at Lake Tahoe will see new pedestrian crossing signals as the Nevada Department of Transportation on Tuesday completed a project to install pedestrian safety improvements on U.S. 50 in the Zephyr Cove area.
What Works: Communicating? Pick a pony!
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/17/2018 - 4:05pmBusiness is kind of like a horse race. When you line them up at the starting line, the horses all look good. They are all fast, just some are faster than others. Some of them have better odds than the others. Nevada is a betting state, so I will ask you some betting questions.
Carson High Safe Grad sponsors, volunteers recognized
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/15/2018 - 8:45pmCarson High Safe Grad Boosters would like to thank the following people for their help in making the 2018 Safe and Sober graduation party one of the best we have had. We could not have done it without their support. Thank you for your generosity!
Sassabration celebrates diversity at fourth annual festival in Carson City
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 2:07pmThe fourth annual Sassabration is happening now through Saturday evening in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road in Carson City.
The 11-hour diversity festival, co-hosted this year by Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, Carson Hot Springs Resort, and Shoe Tree Brewing Company, started at noon Saturday and runs until 10 p.m. tonight.
Carson City's fourth annual Sassabration celebrates diversity and equality
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/13/2018 - 12:32pmSassabration, an annual celebration of diversity, is returning this Saturday to Carson City in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.
Carson City-based Click Bond hires research and development director, announces promotion in engineering
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/12/2018 - 11:42amCARSON CITY — Click Bond Inc. is proud to announce that John Elverum has joined the company as Director of Research and Development, and Behrouz Khodnegah has been promoted to Director, Manufacturing and Process Engineering.
Bently Heritage distillery in Douglas among companies OK'd for job creation, capital investment
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 4:46pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development board approved applications for five businesses, that will create 103 new jobs and make nearly $119 million in capital investments in Douglas, Washoe, Humboldt and Clark counties.
Reno man shares challenges, rewards of life with autism
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/30/2018 - 8:23amReno resident Russell Lehmann, speaker, author, poet and advocate for autism, spoke at the Association for People Supporting Employment First’s 2018 national conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, June 26-28. This is one of 30 nationwide engagements Lehmann has booked this year.
What’s up on Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 6:19amWelcome to Wednesday, Carson City. Break up the work week with some time out with friends. Try DJ Trivia at Bella Fiore; even though it’s a wine shop, the game is open to all-ages. Wine, Beer and Bowl at Carson Lanes is a fun way to break routine. Kids will love the Wildlife Show at the CVIC Hall in Minden; just get there early for a good seat. Take a trip back in time at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. The Young Chautauquans will bring notable Nevadans like Charley Parkhurst and Abe Curry to life.
WEDNESDAY, June 27: Things to do in Carson City
More than 4,000 pounds of food donated through Dayton Stamp Out Hunger
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 2:04pmPioneer High School ground-breaking ceremony, demolition held Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/23/2018 - 9:56amYou can tell a great deal about a community and what it values by the investments made and buildings created.
Polaris to build large Fernley distribution center, employ 100
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 10:35amPolaris Industries Inc. officially announced plans Friday to build a 475,000 square-foot multi-brand distribution center in Fernley.
Lane closures begin Sunday on U.S. 395 in Carson Valley for improvements, traffic signal install
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 2:34pmCARSON CITY — Turn lane closures and lane reductions will take place next week on U.S. 395 at Airport Road in the Carson Valley as part of an ongoing Nevada Department of Transportation project to install a traffic signal and improve other highway intersections.
Celebrating its 90th anniversary, Carson City Airport hosts annual open house this Saturday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 10:12amThe Carson City Airport is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and will hold its annual Open House this Saturday, June 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free community event, which annually draws more than 6,000 visitors, takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway.
Carson City Charters of Freedom dedication ceremony set for Thursday
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 8:17amA dedication ceremony for the Charters of Freedom Monument will be held at noon on Thursday, June 14 at the Carson City Courthouse plaza, Carson City officials announced. The Charters of Freedom are actual-size replicas of the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
Monday happenings in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 06/11/2018 - 6:00amSummer vacation has arrived. All the kids are out for a few months and ready to cut loose. Check out dollar bowling days at one of Carson City’s bowling alleys. You’ll have until 10 p.m. tonight to take advantage of the special price at Carson Lanes. Get your karaoke fix at the Fox Brewpub. It’s Club Night Out for the High Sierra Swing Dancers. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been dancing for years, they offer a few lessons before open dancing begins at the Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes.
MONDAY, June 11: Things to do in Carson City
NDOT to make pedestrian safety improvements on Highway 50 at Tahoe's Zephyr Cove
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 11:22amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin a project Monday to install pedestrian safety improvements on U.S. 50 in the Zephyr Cove area of Lake Tahoe.
Fourth Annual Sassabration scheduled for July 14 in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 06/04/2018 - 10:01amSassabration, an annual celebration of diversity, is returning to Carson City July 14 in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.
Charters of Freedom dedication June 14 in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/02/2018 - 9:02amA ceremony to dedicate the new Charters of Freedom installation on the grounds of the Carson City Courthouse will be held Thursday, June 14 from noon to 1 p.m. at 885 East Musser Street in Carson City.
Obituary: Betty Block (Rowe)
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:52pmOn January 30, 2018 Betty Block (Rowe) a long-term resident of Carson City left us at the age of 87. Born in Bronxville, NY on September 18, 1930, Betty was raised in Scarsdale, NY, spending all of her childhood summers in Orient Point, NY. Betty attended Scarsdale High and graduated from Dana Hall preparatory school. She attained a B.A. Degree in Mathematics at Vassar College. It was there that she was better known by her classmates as “Betty Boop.”
Moving Wall replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Minden this Thursday through Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 6:20pmThe Moving Wall, a half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C., has reached Douglas County where it is being presented for the first time in Minden beginning Thursday.
Proscenium Players, Inc. 'The Hit' opens Friday at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 8:57amProscenium Players, Inc. is bringing another hilarious show to the Carson City stage beginning Friday. "The Hit" by Mike Buckley is a story involving a cast of hilarious characters at an antique shop in San Francisco.
Geothermal power plant near Austin next McGinness Hills phase
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/22/2018 - 8:45amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Energy company ORNI 41 — a subsidiary of Ormat Nevada, Inc. — has applied to the Nevada Public Utilities Commission for ...
Nevada’s first cybersecurity apprenticeship program approved
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/17/2018 - 11:43amCARSON CITY — Members of the State Apprenticeship Council approved Tuesday the first cybersecurity program in the state. Several occupations across multiple in-demand sectors such as information technology and advanced manufacturing were also approved, including the first occupation in hospitality with MGM Resorts International.
Tickets available for Proscenium Players, Inc. 'The Hit' featured at Carson City's BAC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/15/2018 - 2:15pmProscenium Players, Inc. is bringing another hilarious show to Carson City's Brewery Arts Center stage. "The Hit" by Mike Buckley is a story involving a cast of hilarious characters at an antique shop in San Francisco.
JOIN Inc. and Minden-Tahoe Airport join forces to change a young man’s destiny
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 4:06pmCARSON CITY — The ups and downs Walker Jackson, 20, experiences these days are far different from the ups and downs he experienced growing up and struggling to find his way as an adult.
Monday happenings in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 6:04amI hope that everyone had a great weekend. Now it’s time to start Bike to Work Week. Set out on your commute a little earlier and do something healthy. Take some time to check out the multiple art exhibits that we have around town; Writing from Mars in the Carson City Courthouse will be gone by the end of the month. If you’d like to be more involved in our community theater activities, attend the monthly board meeting of the Proscenium Players. They always welcome an extra pair of helping hands.
MONDAY, May 14: Things to do in Carson City
A Monster from the Desert and the Voice of Goofy: Launch of feature film to be shot in Nevada
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Sat, 05/12/2018 - 7:56amCarson High School graduate and Reno-based filmmaker Tyler Bourns is announcing the launch of a new feature film called “Desert Shadows.”
His award-winning company, Bourns Productions, Inc., has been producing commercials, tourism, corporate, web series, and music videos in the Northern Nevada region for nearly ten years.
True Grit: A Celebration of Old West Culture featured at Nevada State Museum in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/09/2018 - 2:15pmTrue Grit: A Celebration of Old West Culture from miners, pioneers, ranchers and outlaws, will be featured this Saturday at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.