Sierra Lutheran High School

Got kids? The Boys and Girls Club is where you want to be today for the Second Annual Early Childhood Expo. Curious George and Clifford the big red dog can’t wait to say hello. Take a trip out to the Dayton State Park to search for animal tracks and more with a park ranger. If you’re kid free today, then the Downtown Business Association Wine Walk is for you. The young and the young-at-heart will find something fun to do this weekend: just check out the whole list for your options and hit the town.

SATURDAY:

Whoa, there. In the blink of an eye we’ve reached the last few days of February. Grab hold of the present with something fun to do from the comprehensive list below, whether you’re looking for something family friendly or for adults only. Have a great weekend, Carson City.

SATURDAY:

• Annual Community Rummage Sale at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (7am-3pm)

Sierra Lutheran had some fantastic games this weekend. JV girls and boys and varsity girls won their games. Varsity boys were less fortunate, but still played with great enthusiasm and sportsmanship.

Enjoy fine dining, student performances, and unique opportunities while supporting local students and families! Please join us for our annual dinner and auction on Saturday, March 5, 2016. Doors open at 5pm.

Activities include an elegant dinner prepared by The Carson Valley Inn, silent auction for unique gifts and activities, live auction for vacation and party packages, as well as drawings (Dollar$ for Scholar$) for a $500 Amazon gift card, a $500 Home Depot card and a $500 gas card.

Most science teachers do just that: They teach science. But at Sierra Lutheran High School, a small, private school of 124 students in between Carson City and Minden, Marty Kois teaches earth science, biology, business math, test prep, and theater.

The varsity girls continued their teamwork and dedication as they played Excel Christian on Friday. It was a quick game, Sierra taking the lead early and keeping it. The final score came out to be 45-9. Grace Bonafede had 14 points and 13 rebounds, 7 offensively and 6 defensively.

Brynna Hansen had 14 rebounds, 6 offensively and 8 defensively, 1 steal, and 3 points. Kirsten Iverson had 9 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals.

January doesn’t have to be dreary. Just grab a coat and head out the door. Whether you want to rummage through antiques at Carson Mall, make crafts with the kids at the Children’s Museum, or enjoy some live music, you’ll find something to do on the list below.

SATURDAY:

• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

The Sierra Lutheran High School Cheerleaders are hosting their annual Mini Falcon Cheer Camp (for boys and girls grades K-5) on Saturday, February 6th, from 1:00-4:30pm. Performance at a Girls Varsity Game is included in the program (Game starts at 4:00pm; the attendee’s family will be admitted at no cost). Students will learn cheers, a band dance, jumps, and participate in a craft. Cost is $35 per student ($25 for each additional sibling), and includes poms for girls, megaphones for boys, and a snack). Register at www.slhs.com by January 29th. Questions?

During the holiday season, there seems to be an influx of general goodwill and charity. However, for the students at Sierra Lutheran High School, there was a tangible sense of enthusiasm at the last chapel service of the year.

When you think of Thanksgiving break, you typically think of family, turkey dinner, and football. But Heather Kois’ students at Sierra Lutheran High School were thinking of something entirely different: word count. For her creative writing class, November was National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo for short).

Join Sierra Lutheran High School this Saturday, January 16th, for some family fun.

ALL grade school students (1st-8th grade) and their families are invited to attend one or more of the SLHS home basketball games on Saturday. Admission is free; there will be a snack bar, giveaways, half-time shooting games, and more.

Game times are as follows: JV Girls 1:00pm, JV Boys 2:30pm, Varsity Girls 4:00pm, Varsity Boys 5:30pm

Ready for the weekend, Carson City? The weather should hold up on Saturday, but no promises on Sunday. Hit the slopes if you are so inclined, several Tahoe resorts have opened for the season. Runners should head out to Washoe Lake State Park for the first of the Be Bold, Run in the Cold series sponsored by Ascent Runs. If you prefer something warmer, head to Crossroads Lounge for their Grand Re-opening. It’s under new ownership and is sure to have something to keep you toasty.

SATURDAY:

Go Big Blue! The Carson Senators head into the varsity football regional finals against North Valleys High School. Bundle up and cheer on our high school. Sierra Lutheran High School’s theater department is presenting Borrowed Time; break a leg. Mary Poppins returns for its second weekend at the Community Center. The Western Nevada Musical Theater Company has outdone themselves this season, so hurry and get tickets or you may miss out.

FRIDAY:

No need to wait for black Friday or Small Business Saturday to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Western Nevada College’s annual Craft Fair is today, as is Santa’s Village at the Carson City Senior Center. Support local artists and crafters while finding a one of a kind gift for your loved ones. If you have a book-lover on your list, a book signed by local author Ken Beaton is easy to acquire. Browser’s Corner is holding a meet and greet with him this evening.

THURSDAY:

It runs Nov. Thursday, Nov. 12 through Saturday, Nov. 14. Doors Open at 6 p.m., Show Begins: 6:30 p.m. Saturday Matinee at 2 p.m.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, Sierra Lutheran competed at the Division III/IV Nevada State Meet in Reno, at Rancho San Raphael Regional Park. Out of the 42 runners in the girls’ competition, Elaina Marchegger came in 1st with a time of 20:12.

The Sierra Lutheran Girls Team came in 2nd overall. Individually, sisters Claire and Taylor Davison came in 9th and 10th, with times 22:32 and 22:59 respectively. Freshman Emily McNeely came in 12th with an impressive time of 23:18, and Senior Emma Herron achieved 17th with 23:58.

I know it’s Monday, but it just brings us one day closer to the Nevada Day/Halloween festivities next weekend. Check out my list of things to do, and the week will go by quickly. Go here for a list of all Halloween fun coming up this week.

MONDAY:

• Last day to RSVP to the Chamber of Commerce’s Soup's On Luncheon on Wed. Oct. 26 ($16; 775-882-1565)
• ’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• NAA Art Exhibit by Mark Kyle and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

In the 2014-2015 school year, Nevada joined 12 other states in requiring all high school juniors to take the ACT. By their own admission, this requirement comes as the Nevada Department of Education tries to discern the level of college readiness that public high schools are providing. This year alone, Nevada colleges reported that nearly one-third of their students needed to enroll in remedial courses.

On Oct. 12-13, the Sierra Lutheran Girl’s Golf team attended the Division III State Meet in Ely, NV. All of the girls played well; Kami Niles placed 6th overall. This marks the beginning of a great program at Sierra Lutheran, and the students on this year’s roster (three are sophomores, one is a junior) are excited for next year.

On Saturday, the Sierra Lutheran Falcons battled fiercely again the Smith Valley Bulldogs. It was a tough game, played in the wind and rain at Smith’s home field. Smith Valley won the coin toss, choosing to start on offense during their homecoming game.

On October 26th, 6-8pm, Sierra Lutheran High School will be hosting an Academic Olympic Event called "Are You Smarter Than a Falcon?"
Teams comprised of six people will go head-to-head with the Falcons Academic Olympic team who was the runner-up in state competition last year, and have placed in the top four in the state for the past eleven years. The community is invited to participate by either creating a team and competing, or coming out to watch the festivities. If interested in registering a team, please contact tseddon@slhs.com.

Sierra Lutheran High School will be hosting a 7th and 8th Grade Visitation day on Monday, Oct. 12, from 9 a.m. to noon.
A free lunch will be provided. Students will have opportunities to tour the school, meet faculty and current students, participate in activities, and hear about the various academic, athletic, and arts programs available. Although “every day at Sierra Lutheran is an open house,” this is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to come preview all that Sierra Lutheran has to offer.

Nathanael Williams, Colorado Mines Junior and former Sierra Lutheran High School Falcon, has been named the NCAA Division II National Athlete of the Week (Week of September 21, 2015). In addition, he was also named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Men’s Cross Country Athlete of the Week (Week of September 21, 2015), and the Colorado Mines’ Athlete of the Month for the month of September.

The grass is getting greener at Sierra Lutheran High School. By the end of this month, a brand new P.E. and athletics field will be completed behind the school.

Miles Construction has been retained as general contractors for the 2.3-acre multi-purpose athletic field taking shape at Sierra Lutheran High School​ in Carson City.

The new field, a natural grass multipurpose venue capable of hosting football, soccer, lacrosse and the school’s physical education classes, provides a dedicated athletics facility for the school as well as an additional sports venue for the Douglas County and Carson City communities. Project completion is targeted for fall 2015.

Bike to Work week begins today. Remember to share the road, and please drive carefully as there will be more people in the bike lines. Salvador Dali, the Spanish artist known for his surrealist works, was a bike rider, too; happy birthday to him. An artist reception this evening at the Nevada Arts Council honors Pasha Rafat. Her sculpture exhibit titled ‘New Work’ is on display through July 10.

MONDAY: Bike to Work Week

• White Pine County Artistry by artist Dawn Dot Star at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building
• ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)

The greatest Mother’s Day gift for Roberta Rosario is the continued recovery of her 16-year-old son Elijah, who was struck by a car nearly two years ago, suffering critical back and facial injuries and outer brain trauma.

Yes. You are looking at a bunny with a pancake on its head, but I can explain. Today is National Pancake Day, so head over to the International House of Pancakes for your free short stack and donate to this year’s charity, the Children’s Miracle Network. It is also National ‘I Want You to Be Happy Day.’ Pancake Day and trying to share a smile, ergo silly picture of a bunny with a pancake on its head. Find your own way to share some happiness today.

Sierra Lutheran High School Gifts of Grace Dinner Auction Enjoy fine dining, student performances, and unique opportunities while supporting local students and families! Please join us for our annual dinner and auction on Saturday, March 7, 2015.

Activities include an elegant dinner prepared by The Carson Valley Inn, silent auction for unique gifts and activities, live auction for vacation and party packages as well as drawings (Dollar$ for Scholar$) for a 2-n-1 Lenovo Laptop, a $500 Home Depot card and a $500 gas card.

Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, will begin its annual “Trick or Treat for FISH” food drive Wednesday, Oct. 15. Carson City schools will participate in a contest for the students to collect non-perishable food to replenish the inventory at the FISH food bank. The food drive will run until Nov. 3 and will give FISH a boost for the high demand of the holiday season.