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Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 12:31amWelcome to the middle of the work week Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 51. Rain is possible this morning, especially before 10 a.m., and then a slight chance of showers after 10 a.m. Here's what's happening around town:
Paint Like Matisse Workshop at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 1:38pmHenri Matisse is known for his fluid use of color. He was a printmaker and sculptor, but he's primarily known as a painter. Along with artists like Picasso, he helped to change the art world forever.
No matter what your current skill level, you can learn to adapt his style and apply it to your art and your chosen medium. At the same time you can learn more about Matisse himself.
All levels are welcome.
Wednesday Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch from 12:00 - 12:30 - Bring a sack lunch, or eat at one of the nearby local restaurants.
Happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 12:58amWelcome to the first Friday of 2019 Carson City. We'll see mostly cloudy skies and a high near 50 ahead of a storm system moving into the area by Saturday. Rain and snow showers are possible on the valley floors.
Senator Square: Carson High's NJROTC 2018-19 CyberPatriot teams advance to state round
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 5:24amEditor’s Note: CHS Chief Dan Ingram is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School. Here is his report: Established by the Air Force Association in 2009, the CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Education Program is designed to excite, educate, and motivate students toward careers in cybersecurity and other science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines critical to our nation’s future.
Happenings around Carson City for Friday, Dec. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 6:32pmHello Carson City. The weekend approaches and we're still wondering how we went from Thanksgiving to Christmas so fast. We are coming into Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Besides having to put on an extra layer of clothing and setting the thermostat a couple degrees warmer, conditions outside are what can be expected as we head into 2019: Cloudy to sunny with a continued chill in the air.
Weekly Open Mic Night at the Zen Den in A to Zen Gift Shop held Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 10:15amOpen Mic Night is held at A to Zen Gift Shop on the Zen Den Stage. All talents, creative projects welcome. Come practice being on stage. There will be music, comedy, poetry, magic, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Pioneer High students sharing the love
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 3:22pmMother Theresa reminded the world that "It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving."
Senator Square: Carson High teachers raffle personal items to help Paradise fire victims
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 2:37amCHS Social Studies teacher Angila Golik, along with teachers Curtis Kortemeier, Mike Malley and John Martin, and a few other teachers, wanting to help the fire victims in Paradise, Calif. have donated completed art pieces to be raffled among teachers and the Carson City community since many of them know someone affected by the fire.
Four Carson High School students named candidates for Presidential Scholar
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 11:11amFour Carson High School students were named candidates for the Presidential Scholar at Tuesday's meeting of the Carson City School District Board.
World Music Award Night at Center for Spiritual Living Dec. 16 in Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 9:16pmTACH (Traditional Association for Cultural Harmony), a non-profit organization founded by internationally-renowned musician Thakur Chakrapani Singh is going to present “World Music Award Night” on Dec. 16, 2018 at 4 p.m.
Senator Square: American Citizen Essay winners announced at Carson City School Board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 6:10amWho would imagine attending a Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees meeting could be so darn fun as it was filled to standing house only with community members, parents, children, and smiling faces; everyone was having such a wonderful time listening to Trustees excitedly converse with one another.
Carson City Parks and Recreation youth basketball signups underway
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 2:53pmDon't forget, although time is running out and divisions are filling up, it’s not too late to sign up for Carson City Parks and Recreation's Little Senators or Youth Basketball Program.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Nov. 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 9:01pmThanksgiving and Black Friday may be behind us, but Small Business Saturday is still ahead. Today consider shopping local to support small businesses in Carson City and surrounding communities. Small business Saturday deals can be found inside the Carson Mall, in downtown Carson City and at small businesses throughout the Nevada state capital.
Carson City School District knocks it out of park, brings home quarter of statewide awards
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 11:12amThe Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference this past Saturday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas.
Pioneer High School Scholar and Elite Spartan Athlete
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/16/2018 - 4:01pmRobert Collier wrote, "Success is the sum of small efforts — repeated day in and day out."
For James Nair, consistency, effort, and determination have lead him to a number of successes. James, a senior at Pioneer High School through the Carson Online program, competed in the Spartan Race’s Sacramento Super and Sprint Weekend on Nov. 3-4 held at the Van Vleck Ranch.
Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble Presents 'Oh Wait! It's Christmas!'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/15/2018 - 10:56amA local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!"
WNC provides Carson City STEM club opportunity to invent at Construction Shop
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/13/2018 - 12:06pmCARSON CITY — Spend a late Monday afternoon with the Carson Makers Inventing Tomorrow Club in the Construction Shop at Western Nevada College and you’ll be reassured that children are still using their imaginations and creativity.
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:19amDec. 16 at 7 p.m.
Carson City Community Center
851 E. William Street in Carson City
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:16amDec. 16 at 1 p.m.
Redemption Church
1600 Snyder Avenue in Carson City
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:13amDec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Virginia Street Brewhouse
211 N Virginia Street in Reno
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:10amDec. 9 at 3 p.m.
Washoe County Library
301 S. Center Street in downtown Reno
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:07amDec. 9 at 11 a.m.
Spanish Springs Library
7100A Pyramid Way in Sparks
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 9:03amDec. 8 at 1 p.m.
William N Pennington Life Center in Fallon
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 8:58amDec 7 at 7 p.m.
39 North
900 Victorian Square in Sparks
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/10/2018 - 8:47amDec. 2 at 7 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
357 Clay Street in Reno
A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"
Happenings and events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/23/2018 - 10:35pmGood day Carson City and welcome to an abbreviated work week thanks to Nevada's own celebration of statehood on Friday and Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, and for those keeping score, we're 62 days away from Christmas.
Carson City Library receives second nomination for National Medal
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/11/2018 - 10:41amFor the second year in a row, the Carson City Library was nominated to receive the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, this time by Congressman Mark Amodei.
Carson City area kids to join 4-H and Google in computer science challenge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 4:12pmCARSON CITY — Kids and teens ages 10-14 in Carson City will join more than 150,000 children across the country in leading the 11th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge throughout the month of October. This year’s challenge, Code Your World, teaches young people computer science skills through four engaging hands-on activities.
WNC Veterans Resource Center barbecues for inmate scholarships
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/22/2018 - 7:41amOne of veterans’ core values is “veterans helping veterans.”
For Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center that also means not forgetting about veterans who are incarcerated.
First day of Autumn: Fall in for events around Carson City Saturday, Sept. 22
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 8:55amMother Nature and Father Time often don't agree here in Northern Nevada. While the calendar marks today as the official start to Fall, the weather still feels like summer.