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Carson City Library's 2020 Winter Reading Challenge now underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 9:52amAs we get a start on 2020, many have made it a New Year's resolution to read more books. Carson City Library has made it easier for those hoping to get a solid footing on their pledges and is offering prizes to boot as part of its 2020 Winter Reading Challenge.
Reading Challenges, Bike Rides and More: Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 5:52pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! How was your first week of the New Year? It's going to be a bit cooler today, which makes it the perfect day to warm up those muscles with a bike ride, or curl up with a good book! Check below for the events happening today in the Carson City region.
Sunday, January 5
Events and Happenings in Carson City region for Saturday, Jan. 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 12:47amHappy Saturday Carson City, and happy first Wine Walk of 2020 in our capital city! We have a bunch of great events going on this weekend, so look below to check them out!
Winter Round Up Run, Wine Walk and more: Carson City area prepares for weekend activities
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 8:36pmHeading into the first weekend of 2020, there are several activities around the Carson City region lined over the next three days. Events include the Winter Round Up Run at Centennial Park, the Carson City Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge, plus you can take a post-New Year's stroll while the weather is nice during Saturday's Downtown Carson City Wine Walk. Feel like getting in some laughs ahead of the weekend? Lisa Alvarado will perform Friday at the Carson Comedy Club. Read on. There's more.
Nevada Humanities Announces Book Selections for 2020 Nevada Reads Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 4:00pmNevada Humanities has announced the book selections for its statewide 2020 Nevada Reads program. Nevada Reads is a statewide book club that invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and then come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the books they have read.
Carson City Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge set for Jan. 5-18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 12:07pmRing in the New Year with a great read and be entered to win prizes at the same time. While reading is usually its own reward, patrons who take part in the Carson City Library's Winter Reading Challenge will also be earning raffle tickets as they lose themselves in a good book or peruse the daily paper.
An Intentional Community with and by the Carson City Sheriff's Office Christmas Tree
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 1:03pmIn the spirit of Christmas, the presentation of a sparkling, ornate tree as Christmas approaches, delights all eyes, young and old. While viewing some various artistic trees displayed on social media, we see displays of creative inspiration as well as oddities.
Silver Stage High School Named 2019 ESEA National Distinguished School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 8:23amSILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Silver Stage High School has been named a 2019 National Elementary and Secondary Education Act Distinguished School, formerly the National Title I Association. Silver Stage High is an exemplary demonstration of what it means to put students first and student success as the primary goal.
Senator Square: CHS students and teachers care for themselves and others
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 8:12amWhere does the time go? Everyone has heard this a thousand times, but people still need to be reminded of the question anyway because everyone, regardless of what they believe, needs to stop and take a moment to enjoy the moment.
Holiday happenings and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:17pmPartly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-40s looks to be the order of the day around the capital city as we roll into Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Happenings around town include a book presentation by urban fantasy author SM Reine at the Nevada State Library and Archives, a morning fitness walk and evening hike, dance classes, a meeting of the CCSD board, plus festive December music and more with Night Lights Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee. Read on for more.
Obituary: Jean Marie Hamilton
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 5:06pmJean Marie Hamilton
September 11, 1937 – December 3, 2019
Jean Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday Dec. 3rd.
Jean married Bud Hamilton on December 22, 1956 in Lindsey, California. They moved to Carson City, Nevada in 1972. Jean always wanted to be a nurse and went to nursing school as soon as all her kids were in school. She enjoyed a 37 year career as a Registered Nurse, with the majority of it spent at Carson Tahoe Hospital. Everyone who worked with her, or were under her care, said she was truly the best nurse.
Upcoming Carson City School Board Meeting to discuss Teacher School Supply Reimbursement
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:53amThe Carson City School District will hold its next School Board Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
The meeting with begin with the Superintendent’s Report, which includes the Seeliger Choir Holiday Performance, Recognition of Ms. Jennifer Cherpeski for her years of service on the Family Life Committee, and general announcements.
Carson City man booked following standoff with SWAT and deputies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 10:57amA Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for multiple offenses related to a standoff that happened at a Morgan Mill Road residence in which multiple shots were fired inside and outside a home that was occupied by a 73-year-old woman, a sheriff's deputy report states.
Carson City sheriff's report: Man booked for allegedly hitting jail inmate
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 1:33pmA 28-year-old male inmate at Carson City Jail was booked Monday for suspicion of felony battery by a prisoner, a sheriff's deputy report states.
New Fitness Lab to open Dec. 4 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 12:50pmKnowing where you are when it comes to health and fitness is a challenge for many, but for residents of Northern Nevada, it just got a whole lot easier and convenient. Once only available in a mobile environment, Measured Fitness Lab is opening an office location right here in Carson City.
Over 2,000 Books Collected for Affordable Housing Property Residents
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 3:25pmNevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) completed a successful book drive during October, which is National Housing American Month. The “At Home With Reading” Book Drive, a joint effort that collected more than 2,000 books, benefitted the residents of NRHA’s nine northern Nevada affordable housing properties.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss $1.25 million settlement with child allegedly abused at camp
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 3:52pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors will discuss a pair of lawsuit settlements at their meeting tomorrow beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, at 851 E. William Street.
Coming Soon to the Capital City: “Good Day Carson” TV Launches December 2nd
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/13/2019 - 3:11pmThe National Grassroots Broadcasting Network (NGBN) and it’s flagship affiliate NGBN Carson City TV are proud to announce the launch of Carson City's first ever five day-a-week morning TV show.
The show titled, Good Day Carson, is the next project for the NGBN Carson City TV Platform, which aims to produce quality, community-focused content to areas often overshadowed by larger markets. This is the case with nearby Reno; yet, many consider Carson City too small to stand on its own. But the producers of Good Day Carson think differently.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: How old is the Sun?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 6:48pmIn human years our sun is 38 years old, so in another five billion years it will run out of gas, and without any emotion to speak of, will accidently vaporize its old friend the Earth. But do not despair. An insurance policy is on the way. By then we will have figured out how to move to a new neighborhood — a new universe, for we are explorers.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: 2020 authors have an awesome responsibility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 1:59pmI had the honor of meeting some young authors at Edgewood Tahoe Resort the other evening, and was heartened to discover that the spirit of Mark Twain is alive and well, as represented by this handful of today's writers who invoke a Twainian sentiment.
Day of the Dead, pie baking contests, comedy and more: Events for Saturday, Nov. 2
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/02/2019 - 8:34amGood morning Carson City and happy November! It’s going to be a beautiful day with a high of 65 and a chilly low of 33. We’ve got a ton of wonderful events this morning in the capital city, so let’s get into it!
Saturday, November 2
Evening with Divas, ghost investigations, Dia de los Muertos and more: Carson City area ramps up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 8:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the second annual Evening with Divas in Carson City, a Día de Muertos celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Nevada Artists Association’s 40th anniversary celebration, paranormal ghost investigations in Virginia City, a pie baking contest in Gardnerville and much more!
Nevada Governor and First Lady read to Carson City 1st graders
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 7:24amNevada Governor Steve Sisolak and First Lady Kathy took some time to visit and read to first grade students Tuesday at Empire Elementary School in Carson City.
Carson City deputies make arrests for meth, battery and multiple DUIs over weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 10:39amA 50-year-old man was arrested early Friday on North Carson Street for possession of methamphetamine, gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous weapon, three misdemeanors and for felony suspicion of being a habitual criminal, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Senator Square: Walmart awards Carson High School cheerleaders $5,000 grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 7:58amCarson High School cheerleaders cheered as they entered Walmart in Carson City and then performed two more cheers on top of that. There is an old saying found in a very old book which says, “You have not because you ask not.”
Award Winning Poet David Lee Offers Reading Nov. 2 in Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 8:34pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Poet David Lee was a visiting artist at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and will be back again this winter. His repeated stays in the historic Comstock town inspired his latest book of poems, Mine Tailings. It is dedicated to the people of Silver City. The book was released by 5 Sisters Press this Fall, and will be the focus of Lee’s reading at the Silver City Schoolhouse (community center) on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 1 p.m.
September unemployment claims in Nevada down 12.8 percent compared to August
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 10:54amCARSON CITY — Initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits totaled just over 8,400 in September, down over 1,200 claims, or 12.8 percent compared to August, according to the latest figures compiled by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Relative to September 2018, claims are up 1.8 percent, with 150 more claims.
UNLV group studies 'violent energy' that ignites online hate speech
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:00amPerusing through websites filled with threads espousing hatred toward Jews and other minorities isn’t exactly the sort of reading UNLV sociologist Simon Gottschalk enjoys ...
UNLV group studies 'violent energy' that ignites online hate speech
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 2:00amPerusing through websites filled with threads espousing hatred toward Jews and other minorities isn’t exactly the sort of reading UNLV sociologist Simon Gottschalk enjoys ...
The Ghosts of Carson City Visit the Leisure Hour Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 8:59amTo help members of the Leisure Hour Club celebrate Halloween, Sandie La Nae will share her knowledge of Carson City’s spirits at the Club’s next meeting on Wednesday, October 16.