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Groups Rally Support for Dayton Food Pantry
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/17/2017 - 3:37pmDayton, Nevada – This week’s Dayton Food Pantry news includes recognition for three groups that recently contributed to the Pantry: Volunteers in Policing (V.I.P.s), Girl Scout Service Unit 625, and the Misfits Theater Group. Dayton Food Pantry manager Alie Trier said, “This Thanksgiving we were so grateful for the hundreds of turkeys and hams, side items, and checks donated by the community. Now we even have enough to provide more than 500 more familes with spiral hams for Christmas. Thank you awesome community members!”
Carson City area travel weather: High winds prompt warning, snow expected in Sierra
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 12:20pmGusty conditions ahead of rain and snow showers in the Carson City region has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a High Wind Warning beginning Sunday morning.
Carson City Meals On Wheels seniors receive Thanksgiving placemats from area children
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/22/2017 - 1:18pmLocal seniors who participate in the Meals On Wheels program through the Carson City Senior Center will have handmade placemats created by local children delivered with their Thanksgiving meals.
Carson City School District's Mark Korinek Earns 2017 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Award
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/31/2017 - 2:10pmCarson City School District is pleased to announce Director of Operations Mark Korinek as a winner of GreenNevada’s — Growing Resources for Environmental Education in Nevada — 2017 Golden Pinecone Sustainability Award.
Fraternity men to make Carson City stop during cross country cycling journey
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 6:58amThe Journey of Hope team will be arriving in Carson City on Friday June 16th for a visit with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities.
This overnight stop comes after a 35-mile ride from Lake Tahoe, Calif., the sixth day of a 3,720-mile cycling event across the country. The team will dedicate their summer to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities through grant funding and community engagement.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Carson Valley Torch Club holds car wash
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 8:42amThe Carson Valley site of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Torch Club is holding a car wash at the Stratton Center, 1532 U.S. Highway 395 in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Girl Scout troops around Northern Nevada to begin selling cookies at booths beginning Friday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 1:32pmGirl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s 2017 cookie program is officially underway. Girl Scout troops will host their cookie booths in front of retail shops and grocery stores from Friday, March 3 to April 2, 2017.
Carson City kickoff: Girl Scout cookie sales begin Friday at Carson Mall event, new cookie options
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 1:44pmGirl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada will celebrate the beginning of the 2017 Cookie Season with the Carson City Cookie Kickoff event. The celebration is Friday, Jan. 6 at the Carson City Mall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Lyon County Region Coalition Welcomes 10 AmeriCorps Workers
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/04/2016 - 12:57pmLyon County, Nevada – Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties recently welcomed ten AmeriCorps members who will serve communities throughout the Lyon County region during the 2016-2017 fiscal year. Christy McGill, director for Healthy Communities, explained that “all are Lyon County residents with a stellar history of volunteerism, selected due to their passion for helping others.”
Teens in Lyon County learn work, academic, and life skills through unique program
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/30/2016 - 11:36amLYON COUNTY — This year the Comstock Youth Works program expanded to serve four of five Lyon County high schools and 80 teens from communities across Lyon County, with funding from a Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant through Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey.
Senator Square: Enjoy an evening with CHS Orchestra, Concert Band and Theatre Arts
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 7:38amAs the weather moves from a beautiful spring to a hot summer, staying at home is simply out of the question, especially with two free performances of music and drama aimed at the community of Carson City. The Carson High School Orchestra and Concert Band will deliver “A Night with the Classics” at their annual spring concert on May 18, and CHS Theatre Arts presents The Taming of the Shrew (in the old west) on May 26.
Senator Square: Carson High students shine like the sun
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 9:57pmCarson High School students are not only given myriad opportunities in which to participate, they are afforded these privileges by parents, teachers, and local and national non-profit organizations whose sole purpose is to give elementary, middle, and high school students the freedom to shine like the sun.
Carson City Host Lions Club announces March 4 annual Crab Feed
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 10:20pmSee the flier below.
Dog Scout bell ringers to be at Smith's in Gardnerville Saturday
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/04/2015 - 8:30amThe Salvation Army 4 legged bell ringers are returning to Smith’s in Gardnerville this Saturday Dec. 5. Dog Scouts of America’s Nevada Chapter will be out from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
WNC students, instructors create imperative sets for ‘Mary Poppins’ production
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/19/2015 - 4:22pmConstruction management instructors Bob Ford, Nigel Harrison and welding instructor Randy Naylor at Western Nevada College have played critical roles in building the sets for Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company’s production of “Mary Poppins" that runs this weekend in Carson City.
Students at Online Charter School Give Back Through Service Projects
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 10:24pmThe mission of Leadership Academy of Nevada (LANV) is to prepare students to become principled leaders. Each semester students study and learn leadership skills and at the end of the year put the learned skills into practice through a three-week Leadership Block. An essential characteristic of a principled leader is providing service and all students are required to give at least two hours of service to their community.
Senator Square: CHS springs forward as competition and award season takes shape
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/22/2015 - 10:03amIt’s that time of year at Carson High School when many of our organizations and clubs are participating in state competitions. Over the next month, I will be reporting on the results of these competitions.
State History Day results: The Northern Nevada National History Day contest was held on March 14 at the University of Nevada, Reno and Carson High School sophomores produced fantastic results. All first place entries qualify to move on to the national contest.
Salvation Army recruits dog scout bell ringer for Saturday kettle campaign
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 8:44amThe Salvation Army has some unique bell ringers out at Smith’s in Gardnerville this Saturday. Dog Scouts of America’s Nevada Chapter will be ringing bells with a little help from some K9 friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dog Scout Trace, the black lab, from the video below will be bell ringing. Trace is a scout in Dog Scouts of America. DSA is a program similar to Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts only for dogs. Dogs can earn badges for different service projects that they are involved in. Trace can earn a badge for his service project as a bell ringer.
'One Kind Cookie' campaign aims to inspire acts of kindness with Girl Scout Cookies
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/28/2014 - 1:21pmThink Kindness and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada are teaming up to take on bullying by inspiring more than 500 acts of kindness in the month of March, and they’re asking the community to join the cause. It’s simple:
Soroptimist International of Carson City features 2013 Champagne and Shoes - A Ladies Night Out Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:54pmSoroptimist International of Carson City invites the community to our absolutely fabulous fundraiser, “Champagne and Shoes” – A Ladies Night Out. The event is on Friday, April 12th from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Nevada Room at the Governor’s Mansion. It will be a night of excitement, fun, friendship, contests and prizes, fabulous gourmet hors d’oeuvres and free champagne!
Local School Seeks Community Service Opportunities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 3:39pmLOCAL SCHOOL SEEKS COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Dayton 5K Race Results Announced
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 4:05pmDayton’s first Healthy Communities Coalition 5K Walk/Run on May 14 attracted 50 contestants, plus 20 volunteers from Stand Tall and Dayton Task Force. The 5K fundraiser for Stand Tall’s youth leadership teams and Dayton Resource Bank resulted in $811 for the two local youth programs.
The event was a fun way for the community to exercise and to join together for two good causes. Organizers Lavurne Jeffreys and Star Erickson said they look forward to making this an annual event.
Health Fair, River Festival, 5K Run, and Historical Tours in Dayton Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/10/2011 - 3:52pmDayton will be the place for family-friendly fun this weekend with something for everyone: a morning run in Dayton’s beautiful “outback”, a huge pasta festival, hands-on learning at the River Festival, free immunizations and historical tours.
Dayton 5K Walk/Run On May 14 Benefits Area Students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/17/2011 - 5:11pmDAYTON, Nev. — Put on your running shoes and join us for a beautiful morning run in Dayton's "outback" on May 14, starting at 8:30am at the Como Park near Dayton Elementary School. Stand Tall and the Dayton Task Force are co-sponsoring a Healthy Communities Coalition 5K Walk/Run to benefit local students through the Dayton Resource Bank and Stand Tall youth leadership teams.
How Do I Register and What Else Can I Do In Dayton on May 14?
Dayton High 'S' Club Organizes Help With Prom Expenses
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 6:59pmWritten By Dayton High S Club
The “S” Club of Dayton High School is sponsoring a project to help make this year’s Prom a dream come true.