Rotary Club
RSVP: Carson City Sunset Rotary Club to host Teddy Roosevelt on April 13 at Tito's
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 3:00pmThe Carson City Sunset Rotary Club is hosting Teddy Roosevelt on Thursday, April 13. Joe Wiegand, one of the nation's premier recreators of Teddy Roosevelt will be visiting Carson City and presenting his program at our weekly meeting at Tito's Mexican restaurant, 444 East William Street, Carson City at 6 p.m.
Anybody interested in attending, please RSVP with Jeff Fine (jeff@jsfine.com, or 775-220-9558) by noon Wednesday, April 12.
Friday, March 17: Things to do on St. Patrick’s Day
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 10:14pmIrish eyes are smiling on us: it’s going to be a gorgeous day. You won’t have to look far for some green beer, whiskey, or corned beef – there will be St. Patrick’s Day parties all over. Live music is on the menu, as well. Choose from Men of Worth at the Brewery Arts Center, an all ages punk show at Sassafras, or Stereo Galaxy in the McFadden Plaza, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The brave ones will be at the St. Baldrick Fundraiser at Red’s Old 395 where you’ll see some heads shaved for a good cause. Where ever you end up, just make sure you have a plan to get home safely.
New principals named at Carson City's Bordewich Bray, Fremont Elementary schools
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/15/2017 - 10:25amThe Carson City School District has named two new principals for the 2017-2018 school year: Mrs. Lisa Hutchison as the new principal of Bordewich Bray Elementary School and Dr. Jennifer Ward-DeJoseph as the new principal of Fremont Elementary School. Each will be replacing Mrs. Karen Simms and Mrs. Casey Gilles respectively. Both Simms and Gilles will be retiring in June.
Carson City's own Victory Rollers leading the charge for their community
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 7:54pmThey may hit hard on the court, but the Carson Victory Rollers have a soft side, too.
"We're the sweethearts of the leagues around here," said CVR Events Coordinator Crystal Blackeye. "Sometimes they get into it with each other, but the other teams mended their ways because of us and became legit."
St.Patrick's Day Trivia Night at the Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 6:13pmStart your St. Patrick's day off right with Trivia Night at the Carson City Library! Carson Sunset Rotary Club is hosting the event by selling alcoholic drinks and library staff will be creating and hosting the trivia questions. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate, so make sure to bring your ID.
When: Friday, March 17, 2017 6-7pm
Where: Carson City Library, 900 N Roop Street
For more information on the event, check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1738094883168337/1739721453005680/?notif...
Students receive internationally recognized Siemens credential at Western Nevada College
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 3:35pmDifferent life journeys brought nine Nevadans together to celebrate a shared accomplishment; earning an internationally recognized manufacturing certification. Emily Howarth’s advanced manufacturing and mechatronics students were honored on Wednesday at Western Nevada College. In as little as two semesters, the nine students earned the Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems certification.
Weekly meeting of the Carson City Sunset Rotary Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:55pmPlease join us at Tito's Mexican Restaurant, 444 E. William St, #20 for our weekly meetings to visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world.
Rotary Club of Carson City Sunset Weekly Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 5:15pmThe Rotary Club of Carson City Sunset meets every Thursday at 6PM at Tito's Mexican Restaurant. Stop on by and see what Rotary is doing in Carson City. Be a part of something bigger. Our motto is "Service Above Self", but we like to have fun while doing it.
Sunday, Sept. 18: Things to do around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/18/2016 - 6:35amHistoric Dayton is the place to be. The Annual Dayton Valley Days and Railroad Days features a chili cook-off, pet parade, pinewood derby race, and much more. Join CASI at Riverview Park for the annual 5K9 walk/run and don’t forget to bring your pooch. The Edible Pedal is one of the most delicious bike rides around with 100, 50, or 10 mile courses. It’s your last chance to catch the Reno Air Races or The Way it Was Rodeo in Virginia City. Keep reading, more Sunday fun awaits.
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I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 17 - 18
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/16/2016 - 7:20pmWhoa doggy, what a weekend. Dayton Valley Days, the Steampunk Ball and Parade in Virginia City, and the Western Heritage Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park are just the tip of the iceberg. Whether it’s in Carson City, or just over the hill in one of our neighboring counties, you’ll find something fun to do. Read on.
SATURDAY:
Fun in the suds at Carson City Brewfest
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 06/04/2016 - 8:10pmBrewfest returned to Carson City Saturday on Curry Street as hundreds turned out to sample the best beers and brews from across the country.
A tsunami of fun for everyone hits downtown this Saturday
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/03/2016 - 4:32pmDowntown is the place to be Saturday with over twelve hours jam packed full of fun. The Third and Curry Farmers Market begins at 8:30 a.m. From there head north on Curry to the Spring Vintage Faire at Due Sorella. Stick around for the Downtown Business Association Wine Walk at 1 p.m. The Rotary Club brings you the Capital City Brewfest at 3 p.m. Family friendly fun hits the outdoor stage at the Brewery Arts Center: Mumbo Gumbo will have you dancing in the street.
Carson City Rotary donates dedication benches for outdoor Carson Tahoe hospital waiting areas
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 1:26amCarson Tahoe Health would like to recognize the Rotary Club of Carson City Sunset for generously donating three 2,000-pound concrete benches, located around the main entrance at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City.
Carson City Judge Tatro receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Nevada Judges Association
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 1:01pmThe Nevada Judges Association consisting of over 80 Justices of the Peace and Municipal Court Judges from the Justice and Municipal Courts throughout the State of Nevada honored Carson City Justice of the Peace/Municipal Court Judge John Tatro with the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Senator Square: Foreign Affairs: Making a Home Away From Home
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 3:43pm(Editor’s Note: The following story will appear in the spring edition of The Senator News, CHS’s newspaper. The story was written by staff writer Dominick DeLise, a sophomore at CHS.)
This August, two 2016 CHS graduates, and a student who finished her sophomore year, will begin another year of high school in a new country, learning a new language, and living with a different family.
Seniors MacKenzie Gilliam and Delaney Fine, and sophomore Alexa Conrad, were chosen for the Rotary exchange program. Gilliam will be going to Italy, Fine to Belgium and Conrad to Leon, France.
WNC information director Anne Hansen earns career service NCMPR Petrizzo Award
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 1:56pmThe National Council for Marketing and Public Relations presented Anne Hansen, of Reno, Nev., the 2016 D. Richard Petrizzo Career Service Award at its annual conference here in March.
Named for a former NCMPR president who helped shape the organization in its early years, the Petrizzo Award honors an NCMPR professional for longtime accomplishments in college marketing and public relations.
Senator Square: Senior projects and new events ahead at Carson High
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 9:30pmCommunity members from all over Carson City are getting ready to evaluate the Senior Project portfolios and speeches of Carson High School’s 2015-2016 soon to be graduating class, and it is an unforgettable highlight for everyone involved.
Fritsch Elementary teacher Bonnie Benson is Carson City Rotary Club's teacher of the month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 2:58pmCongratulations Mrs Bonnie Benson, 2nd Grade Teacher at Fritsch Elementary School! Mrs Benson has been named the Rotary Club of Carson City's Teacher of Month.
Mrs Benson is pictured here with Rotary president Fernando Serrano, Superintendent of Schools Richard Stokes, and Fritsch Elementary Principal Mr Brown.
Mrs Benson is devoted to integrating technology into all facets of learning, as well as making homework fun again! Thank you Mrs Benson for your hard work!
Carson City High School standout Matt Williams to attend Reno Aces Hot Stove Luncheon on Feb. 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 12:24pmReno Aces Pitching Coach Gil Heredia welcomes Arizona Diamondbacks Third-Base Coach Matt Williams and Diamondbacks Vice President/Special Assistant to the GM Bob Gebhard to the Rotary Club of Reno on Feb. 1.
This is the second annual “Reno Aces Hot Stove Luncheon." It begins at 11:30 a.m. at Harrah’s Reno. A buffet-style lunch will be served prior to Aces radio broadcaster Ryan Radtke leading a baseball panel discussion with Gil Heredia, former Carson High School baseball standout Matt Williams and Bob Gebhard.
WHEN: Monday, February 1 at 11:30 a.m.
Rotary Club of Carson City makes donation to WNC Jump Start program
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 8:11pmA donation by the Rotary Club of Carson City will help ease the financial burden for some high school students enrolled in Western Nevada College’s Jump Start College program next fall.
Lorraine Hunt-Bono receives tourism Legacy Award at Governor’s Global Tourism Summit
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/19/2015 - 12:29pmLAS VEGAS — Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison presented the Nevada Commission on Tourism Legacy Award to Lorraine Hunt-Bono, former lieutenant governor and former chair of the Nevada Commission on Tourism at the Nevada Governor’s Global Tourism Summit Monday.
WNC's Western Nevada Musical Theatre recognized as launchpad to professional careers
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:11amAs the Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company celebrates its 25th anniversary with a long-awaited production of “Mary Poppins,” weekends, Nov. 6 through 21, the company is also reflecting on the impact it has made in Northern Nevada.
In addition to the high quality theatre that it has offered the region, many former student/performers have gone on to careers in Hollywood, on Broadway, in academia and more.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: September 19-20
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/18/2015 - 7:44pmDo you like shopping, Carson City? Check out the Vintage Fair at Du Sorrella downtown. The last Farmers Market of the season is at Third and Curry, so get your fix of fresh fruits, veggies, honey and more before the leaves fall. Wild Horse Children’s Theater is hosting a huge Warehouse and Multi-family sale; if you need a Halloween costume, you won’t want to miss it. The Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park is where you’ll find the Autumn Earth Spirit Faire with vendors, workshops, and more.
RSVP to launch inaugural 'Days of Service' during Nevada Day Carnival
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/14/2015 - 10:31amThis year RSVP will host its first “Days of Service” event at Mills Park along with our regular Nevada Days Carnival and Celebration. The carnival begins Thursday, Oct. 29 and ends Monday, Nov. 1, 2015. The “Days of Service” will be Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.
Volunteers adopt Lake Tahoe gateway signs
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/28/2015 - 11:09amVolunteers have stepped up to adopt and maintain the decorative gateway signs that were installed along the three Nevada highways that lead motorists into the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Rotary International president to visit Reno
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/10/2015 - 8:15amIn recognition of the announcement on July 24 that Nigeria has been declared polio free, Rotary International President K.R. "Ravi" Ravindran will visit the Truckee Meadows on Friday, August 14, meet with a Polio survivor and speak at a dinner in the President’s honor.
Annual Beer and Pizza Championships return to Carson Mall April 25
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Sun, 04/19/2015 - 4:45amThe Rotary Club of Carson City and High Sierra Brewing Company bring you the Fourth Annual Carson City Beer and Pizza Championships at the Carson Mall, Saturday, April 25. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will run until 9:30 p.m. Join local Rotarians, business owners, and other Carson City movers and shakers. Tickets are $45 and $20 for those under 21; go here to purchase them online, or you can call 775-315-0141.
Walk with Rotary at Lake Tahoe to end Polio
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:21amThe public is invited to join Rotarians and the Lake Tahoe community on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for a 3K Lake Tahoe Walk To End Polio starting in the back parking lot of Harveys.
Rotary Club of Carson City gears up for April's Beer and Pizza Championships
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 12:16pmThe community is welcomed to taste, judge and enjoy finely crafter beer brewed from around the region and piping hot fresh pizza tossed and baked from local restaurants. Sixteen respected craft beer brewers and microbreweries will offer their top selections to attendees as they compete for awards during the Championships.
Senator Square: CHS seniors to visit Nevada State Legislature
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2015 - 10:56amAll Carson High School seniors will be visiting the Nevada State Legislature during one of their government classes these next two weeks. This is a memorable and relevant experience for our senior class and a key component of their civics education. The field trip will be contained within the government class period.