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Donations for Carson City Do Drop In non-profit that serves the underserved brings food, clothing and holiday cheer
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/20/2020 - 12:42pmThin Veil Investigators, an investigative team which is based in Carson City, hosted two fundraisers for the “Do Drop In” this month. DeeDee Foremaster is the owner of this non-profit organization, first established November 17, 1998.
Brewery Arts Center provides video update on how the Carson City non-profit has fared through 2020
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 9:37amYouth Theatre Carson City goes virtual with Macy’s 'Yes Virginia: The Movie Musical'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 11:46amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce its upcoming production of Macy’s "Yes Virginia: The Movie Musical," which will be available to view On-Demand from Dec. 18-31.
Northern Nevada professional Peter Williamson re-elected to NCET board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 10:58amPeter Williamson has been re-elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
He has served eight years on the NCET board and is the longest-serving volunteer director of the organization.
Williamson, re-elected as vice president of Tech Wednesdays, has worked for 15 years as an ActionCOACH business coach in Reno. He is also a Certified Exit Planner (CExP) with the Business Exit Institute, helping business owners plan their exit from their businesses.
Carson City supervisors to discuss proposed water rate hike, vehicle purchases and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 2:16pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the agenda for discussion includes an increase in water rates, the replacement of 32 city vehicles, water purchases and more.
Carson City Schools Foundation awards various grants to support students and educators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 9:10amThe Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Fall 2020. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, the foundation awarded $200 mini-grants as well as up to $2,000 grants for a department, school or grade-level projects.
Homeless pets to eat well over holidays thanks to Carson City real estate agents delivering 436 pounds of pet food
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:08pmColdwell Banker Select real estate agents serving Northern Nevada delivered 435.8 pounds of pet food to Friends in Service Helping, or FISH, a Carson City-based social services organization and pet food provider site for Feeding Pets of the Homeless.
Senator Square: Carson High students compete in organ, tissue donor art competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 7:54amBe a part of bringing hope by voting on contestant art pieces to decide the “Social Media Fave” in the Donor Network West annual art contest. Four Carson High students, Anthony Larry, Connor Lampert, Danielle Van Dusen, and Sarai Jauregui Rivas made the first cut, though all of CHS Graphic Design Instructor Patricia Ababio’s students submitted entries.
Bombas socks donates 2,745 pairs to Carson City's Ron Wood center to give to those in need
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/10/2020 - 1:07pmFor the second year, the Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City has received a generous donation of more than 2,700 pair of Bombas socks to give to those in need around the community.
Barham named Northern Nevada coordinator for non-profit that provides comfort for children with cancer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/03/2020 - 3:27pmDebbie Barham, co-owner of Carson City-based DeBug Computer, Inc., has been named Northern Nevada coordinator for Ryan’s Case for Smiles, a non-profit with thousands of volunteers across the globe providing comfort to children with cancer.
Watch the Celebration of Life ceremony for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell via livestream today at 1 p.m.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 12:53pmA Celebration of Life ceremony will get underway at 1 p.m. today, Thursday, for Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell.
The ceremony is not open to the public but it can be viewed via live stream at the following link here: Mayor Bob Crowell Celebration of Life Ceremony.
Carson City teacher, Dayton students, Full Circle Compost, greenUP! among sustainability award winners
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 8:53amLocal non-profit GREENevada announced Thursday the winners of the 2020 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Awards, a prestigious annual event recognizing local individuals and organizations working towards a more sustainable Nevada.
Celebration of Life for Carson City mayor Robert 'Bob' Crowell to be live-streamed due to COVID concerns
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/28/2020 - 7:57amUPDATE: On Wednesday, by executive order, Governor Steve Sisolak ordered the flags of the United States and the State of Nevada to be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol and State public buildings and grounds from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, October 29, 2020 as a mark of solemn respect and in remembrance of Carson City Mayor and native Nevadan Robert “Bob” Crowell, whose memorial is being held Thursday.
State adds $20 million fund infusion, adjusts timeline for Nevada small business grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/21/2020 - 1:51pmCARSON CITY — Gov. Steve Sisolak, the Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Wednesday an additional infusion of $20 million in to the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support (PETS) grant program, which opened for applicants on Monday.
Application process begins for $20M relief program aimed at Nevada small businesses, nonprofits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/19/2020 - 8:16amCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Treasurer’s Office and the Governor’s Office of Economic of Development announced Monday that applications for the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support grant program are now being accepted.
Senator Square: Blue Crew to the rescue; t-shirt sales to support CHS teacher with cancer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 6:54amFrom the Famous first line of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, modified to appeal to the generosity of the Carson City community, "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a (generous city) in possession of a good fortune must be in want of (helping to support a CHS teacher)."
The teachers of CHS are asking if this is still true? Of course it is. Men, women, and children of Carson City are encouraged to purchase a T-shirt to support both breast cancer awareness and CHS teacher Kelly Gustafson, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Nevada governor announces $20M relief package for small businesses, non-profits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 5:20pmNevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Wednesday details for a new $20 million grant program aimed at helping small businesses and non-profit organizations that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Five Carson City residents vying for Ward 3 seat on Board of Supervisors, appointment on Nov. 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 10:15amWhile the seat for Ward 2 will be filled following the election on Nov. 4, another seat is open and will be filled by appointment.
The seat for Ward 3 is currently held by Supervisor Lori Bagwell, who will be vacating now that she has been elected Carson City’s mayor.
Senator Square: Carson High School leadership students raise breast cancer awareness
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 5:51amBeing a student at Carson High School is rewarding enough, academically speaking, but learning is happening everywhere; however, forcing a teacher to dress in pink, from head to toe, wearing a pink tutu, is a different story and an exciting fundraising opportunity.
Carson City accepting applications for community event banners across Carson Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 9:38amBeginning Oct. 15, Carson City will be accepting applications from non-profit organizations and civic groups who would like to provide a public service message or event announcement promoting community events taking place within Carson City limits.
October Events at Silver Oak Golf Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/30/2020 - 2:28pmSilver Oak Golf Course is excited to host these important non-profit events:
— Saturday, October 17, 2020-Carson High School Baseball Golf Tournament
— Saturday, October 24, 2020-Nevada Day Golf Tournament dedicated to Mayor Bob Crowell
— Friday, October 30, 2020-Carson City Chamber of Commerce (Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada) Halloween Golf Tournament
Applications available online at silveroakgolf.com
WNC receives EPA grant to help implement pollution prevention among Nevada businesses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 2:52pmWestern Nevada College has been selected by the Environmental Protection Agency as a national grantee of the 2020-22 Pollution Prevention Grant Program.
WNC will partner with the Nevada non-profit greenUP! to help food and beverage manufacturers and processors, as well as automobile repair and maintenance businesses, implement pollution prevention.
Sierra Nevada Realtors give time, donations back to rural communities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:16amEarlier this month, members of Sierra Nevada Realtors spent time improving their communities all throughout the region. The annual Realtors Give Back event was special this year because it also included areas outside of Carson City. Members participated in community service as a group in Dayton and gave a generous monetary donation to the Fallon Youth Club and to the Boys and Girls Club of Carson City.
Nominations sought for Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/26/2020 - 10:46amThe state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.
'Clean Up The Lake' removes over 8,000 lbs of trash from Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:47amClean Up the Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Beginning in July 2020, the Clean Up The Lake dive teams completed a circumnavigated SCUBA clean up of Donner Lake, covering every inch of the 8 mile shoreline at depths of 0-25 feet removing all the smaller trash they could find that resulted in 5,151.5 pounds of trash removed from Donner Lake compared to 3,032 pounds of trash removed from the depths of Lake Tahoe.
League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada to present virtual candidate forums in October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:32pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch will present a series of virtual election forums on October 9, 12, 13, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night.
Nevada Department of Education awards $11M in COVID relief funding
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 7:44amThe Nevada Department of Education announced Tuesday 25 grant awards totaling $11,075,467 in Elementary and Secondary School Relief funding available through the federal Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security CARES Act.
Soroptimist of Carson City to present Lighthouse Lodge program via Zoom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 2:03pmSoroptimist International of Carson City invites the public to join our 12 noon, Sept. 23 program meeting via Zoom to hear about a new non-profit in town. Under the non-profit umbrella of The American Tea Mistresses International, fundraising is underway to create Lighthouse Lodge Re-Entry Services for non-violent offenders needing assistance with reintegration into our community after being released from the Carson City Jail or the Nevada State Prison.
Brewery Arts Center director breathes new life into Carson City arts community
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 9:48amThe Brewery Arts Center in Carson City has been around since 1976, and it was the hope of then arts activist Betty Block (Brogan) and other artists who needed a special and permanent space to showcase their diverse talents that the BAC would serve as the very heart of the local arts community bringing the arts under one roof.
Grant Opportunity for Carson City Non-Profit Organizations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 3:20pmCarson City is now accepting Letters of Intent to Apply for our Five-Year, Non-Competitive Community Support Services Grant (CSSG).
Non-profit organizations and government agencies are qualified to fill out the Letter of Intent. Projects or programs must be for Carson City residence.