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The William N. Pennington Teen Center at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada campus is now officially opened thanks to a Carson City Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening festivities Thursday.

The Rockabilly Riot roars into town today and it’s bring cool cars, a tattoo expo, music, contests, pin-up girls, and so much more. Check it out at Mills Park and make sure to catch the talented officers competing in this year’s Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge while you’re there. The kids in town are getting a new Teen Center at the Boys and Girls Club: the ribbon cutting is at 10 a.m. You’ll find author Mike White at the Nevada State Museum this evening. His presentation on the best backpacking trips in Nevada and California is part of the Francis Humphrey Lecture Series.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada will celebrate the ribbon cutting and grand opening of its William N. Pennington Teen Center Thursday at 10 a.m. The community is invited.

Funded by a $1.2 million naming gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation of Reno and donations from the Carson City community, the club broke ground on the Teen Center in October 2015.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada offered a glimpse of its new William N. Pennington Teen Center on Monday ahead of its June 23 grand opening celebration.

Funded by a $1.2 million naming gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation of Reno and donations from the community, the Club broke ground on the Carson City teen center in October 2015.

Carson City Library’s NCLab Coding Camps have been named a top 10 summer learning program by the Young Adult Library Services Association.

“Everyone at the Carson City Library is so grateful for this national recognition,” said Carson City Library Director Sena Loyd. “We strive to make the library an active place of learning for the community."

TechCamp 2016 is ready to GO! We have flyers and applications for campers and sponsors! Sign up NOW because we turn folks away every year because our limited space fills up well before the camps. We have camps June 13-24, July 11-22, and August 1-12 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm weekdays with a graduation dinner the final day.

The weekend has arrived, and it is packed with things to do. Pull on your cowboy boots and head out to the Cowboy Festival in Genoa. Head out to the ballfield: the WNC Wildcats softball and baseball teams are playing at home today and tomorrow. It’s the final weekend of the Proscenium Players production of Harvey; get ready for a great show. Check out the nightlife section of my list of things to do for all the music, karaoke, theater, and dancing that Carson City has going on tonight.

FRIDAY:

It is finally Friday. Leave the workweek behind and go have some fun. The Carson Nugget is a one-stop shop for a good time: food, drinks, comedy, and then a late night DJ all under one roof. Check out local favorites, the Whitehats, performing at Westside Pour House. Don’t miss West Coast Swing night at Yaple’s Ballroom. Karaoke lovers can choose between Carson Lanes and Whiskey Tavern.

FRIDAY:

• Free Swim Day for all students with valid Student ID at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; April special offer includes outdoor pool only)

Dick Campagni, a long-time donor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, has extended the deadline for the company’s dollar to dollar match up to $10,000 in the Campagni Toyota and Scion Community Challenge to April 30. The program was originally expected to end on April 1.

“We feel it’s important to give back to our community, particularly our youth,” Campagni said. “We believe in helping kids, and the Boys & Girls Club is a great organization to partner with to keep our kids safe.”

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office asks for the public’s help locating a runaway juvenile. Jonathan Ortiz, 14, was reported as a runaway Feb. 1, 2016. He is believed to be staying with friends in the Carson City area.
Jonathan is approximately 5 feet four inches and weighs about 110 pounds. If located please call the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at (775) 887-2008.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Dick Campagni presented a check for $4,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, which provided Club-branded warm long-sleeve shirts and beanies to Club members at both the Carson City and Carson Valley locations.

“The kids are so proud to wear their Club gear,” Katie Leao, chief professional officer at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, said. “Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota and Scion and the Campagni Auto Group are our best community partner. They always are there for our kids.”

Autumn Cuellar, an 18-year-old Carson High School senior, earned the title of 2016 Nevada State Boys & Girls Clubs Youth of the Year in Las Vegas Thursday, Feb. 18, competing against club members from Las Vegas, Mason Valley, Reno and Elko. Cuellar won the local Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada competition in January.

It's time to kick off this three-day weekend. Satiate your sweet tooth at the Boys and Girls Club; high school senior Larrissa Cruzan has organized a bake sale. Head downtown to check out the Grand Opening reception at Charlie B Gallery on West Telegraph. Stick around for the great band playing at Westside Pour House or have some dinner at one the nearby restaurants. Party Mardi Gras style at Remedy’s and wear something black light reactive.

FRIDAY:

Much of Carson High Schools’ success flows from the voluntary assistance of individuals and businesses selflessly giving of their time, their effort, and their resources to the advancement of Carson City’s youth and local community.

Here's the speech made Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell at the 2016 Chamber of Commerce State of the City address held at Gold Dust West:

The man accused of killing a Carson City teen had his first court appearance Friday morning. Reed Skenandore, 21, was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of shooting and killing 18-year-old Grant Watkins Monday morning.

UPDATE 5:19PM: Two brothers were booked on murder charges in the shooting death of an 18-year-old Carson City man early Monday morning following a drug transaction that turned violent on the north side of Carson City.

Jesus Garcia-Manriquez, 18, and Allen Garcia-Manriquez, 19, were booked into Carson City Jail on charges of principal to murder in the shooting death of Grant Watkins, 18, of Carson City.

Family, safety and confidence were the topics of the day as three Carson City teens competed in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada’s Youth of the Year competition on Friday, Jan. 8.

Carson High School senior, 18 year old Autumn Cuellar, and freshman Natalie Ontiveros, 15, and McKenzie Malone, also 15, delivered speeches discussing what the Club means to their lives before spending over an hour meeting with members of the judging panel in private interviews.

UPDATE 5:19PM: Two brothers were booked on murder charges in the shooting death of an 18-year-old Carson City man early Monday morning following a drug transaction that turned violent on the north side of Carson City.

Jesus Garcia-Manriquez, 18, and Allen Garcia-Manriquez were booked into Carson City Jail on charges of principal to murder in the shooting death of Grant Watkins, 18, of Carson City.

The E. L. Wiegand Foundation presented a $70,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to replace the organization’s aging vans following a visit to Carson City from Foundation President Kristen Avansino.

“Last fall I decided to visit the Club unannounced,” Avansino said. “It was my first visit to the new facility since I had not been able to visit the Club’s Teen Center grand opening. I toured the building with Program Director Matt Sampson and was truly impressed by his enthusiasm and assessments. The building was well maintained and, obviously, well used.”

Celebrating its 27th year, the popular Santa Train took a new approach to this year’s programming by enhancing the event with upgraded amenities, expanding to 3 weekends, and optimizing participation by launching a new online ticketing system.

Dr. Todd Gray, DDS and Dr. Heather Parsons, DMD of Valley Pediatric Dentistry, thought this year provided an outstanding opportunity to assist the museum’s efforts by encouraging local businesses to help sponsor the event through donations for holiday decorations and supplies not provided by the museum budget.

Carson City revelers can ring in the New Year in the grand style of the Big Apple during the annual New York New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball 6-10 p.m. Dec. 31.

Partygoers will celebrate with the East Coast as the ball drops on Times Square at 9 p.m. Pacific Standard Time as part of the celebration, which benefits Carson City Library.

This will be our last column until after the school break. Congratulations to all of our students and staff for surviving finals and finishing up this semester. This column will return on Jan. 10, 2016. I hope everyone has a restful break.

Alum Presents Refugee information
CHS alum, Kaitlin Brush (class of 2004), presented to social studies classes this past month. Her informational presentation focused on the definition of refugees, migrants, and internally displaced persons, and the current refugee crisis in the Middle East and Europe and how different European countries are working to address the growing number of refugees.

The clock is ticking for last minute shoppers. Luckily, Carson City has great options for everyone on the list. Telegraph Square in downtown will be hopping with a Santa parade, vendors, and a pirate ship, in addition to great shops. The Brewery Arts Center is hosting a weekend-long art sale with one of a kind options throughout the campus. Art is a great gift, and making it is even more fun. Carson City Pottery is holding an open house today; a gift certificate for a pottery class is perfect for all skill levels.

SATURDAY:

Oh, the weather out there is going to be frightful. A blustery storm is on its way in today, so you may want to bring in that inflatable snowman. Heading outside will be rewarded though. Ladies will find great specials at the Ormsby Club and Carson Cigar Co. Live music will be playing at Glen Eagles and Living the Good Life.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada is aiming high for the future. The Club has brought on a new chief professional officer, turned earth on its new Carson City teen center in October and partnered with a local marketing firm to create a new website and marketing plan.

The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County is seeking gifts for boys and girls ages 13 to 17 during their annual holiday toy drive.

Even with 82 locations around Carson City and Douglas County, including 27 of the Salvation Army’s ubiquitous red-kettle bell-ringers, Lt. Mark Cyr of the Salvation Army said teenagers are the most often overlooked population during holiday gift giving.

Two Boy Scouts of Carson City’s Troop 16 received awards at the Bishop’s Rally for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, an annual event held by the Diocese of Reno. Clayton Sollberger, left, and Frederick Allen were honored at the ceremony held at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Reno on Sunday, October 18.

I just found out I was nominated for the World Paddle Awards Sports Jr. of the Year again and was hoping you could help me garner the votes that I need to make it to the final round.

The World Paddler Awards are unique in the fact that it involves social media voting, as well as a panel of top paddling judges who also vote-each side weighed 50 percent. Last year, I was 2nd to last in social media voting, but made it to the top 3 with the judges panel, all without any international titles!

Time to kick off the weekend. Here's a list of what's going on today in Carson City.

FRIDAY:
•*Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is over: MEDALLION FOUND at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
•*’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)