Announcements
Daughters of the American Revolution meeting Feb. 21 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/04/2024 - 4:21pmThe Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education and Historic Preservation.
Deadline nears to submit letters of intent for Carson City Community Support Services grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/04/2024 - 12:20pmCarson City is now accepting letters of intent for the Community Support Services Grant for projects taking place July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. Special consideration will be given to nonprofits providing mental health services.
Photos: Carson High School announces 2024 Winterfest King and Queen
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/04/2024 - 3:54amSaturday evening during the Winterfest Dance in Senator Square, Carson High School named AJ Marhevka and Brooklyn Grundy as the 2024 Winterfest King and Queen, respectively.
Canceled - Sunday 2/4/24 - 4-H Fabric Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 4:12pmDue to expected inclement weather, the second day of the 2024 4-H Fabric Sale, scheduled for Sunday, February 4th is canceled.
Friends of the Douglas County Library Book Sale happening February 16 - 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 4:55pmThe Friends of the Douglas County Library will host a two-day used book sale, Friday and Saturday, February 16-17, at the Minden Library, 1625 Library Lane, Minden.
The sale will feature paperback and hardcover fiction and nonfiction books, children's books, puzzles and more. A preview sale for members of Friends of the Douglas County Library will be from Noon to 3 pm on Friday, February 16; non-members can join at the door.
Canceled: Annual 4-H Fabric Sale happening this weekend at Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/02/2024 - 12:45pmUPDATE Feb. 3: Due to the oncoming storm, the fabric sale will be canceled for Sunday, Feb. 4.
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The Annual 4-H Fabric Sale will be held on February 3rd and 4th, 2024 at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, 601 Old Clear Creek Rd in Carson City. Doors will be open on Saturday from 9 am to 4pm and Sunday from 9am to noon (weather depending.)
Wednesday morning brings spiraling sunrise surprise
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/31/2024 - 9:51amSignups, sponsorships open for May golf tourney to benefit Holiday with a Hero scholarships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/30/2024 - 9:08amThe third annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament will tee off May 18 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course. The 4-person scramble golf tournament raises funds for scholarships for students in need within the community.
Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail president will tell the story, goals of Railroad to Rail Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/29/2024 - 6:22pmDonna Inversin, president of the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail will present a slideshow on the nonprofit’s effort to find those remaining sections of old rail bed routes and stitch them together to build a Rail-Trail of between 60 and 80 miles.
Public invited: New Carson High School principal to speak at Carson City Rotary meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/28/2024 - 5:05pmDan Carstens, the newly named principal at Carson High School, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend. The meeting takes place Tuesday, Jan. 30, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom in Carson City.
Local Carson City student picked to represent Nevada at International Rangeland Conference
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/28/2024 - 9:33amAnna Shane, a local high school student from Carson City, has been selected by the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management to participate in the High School Youth Forum, an SRM sponsored youth activity held jointly during the 77th SRM International Conference.
Resume Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:22amThis EmployNV Resume Workshop will teach you how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education that are relevant to the jobs you are seeking! Attend this workshop on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, from 10am-11am at the EmployNV Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, call 775-684-0400.
Carson City 11-year-old Levi Annas to race in Outlaw Kart High Desert Hustle in Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 10:10amEleven year-old kart racer and Carson City native Levi Annas will represent the capital city in the outlaw Kart High Desert Hustle held next month in Reno.
Thrive Market Virtual Hiring Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 9:07amThrive Market is a company with a mission to make healthy living easy and affordable for all by offering savings on pantry essentials, snacks, supplements, home, beauty, and baby products - and it's all delivered to their doors. Join this team of Thrivers and help the mission of getting quality natural and organic products shipped nationwide!
Aviator becomes Nevada Guard US Property and Fiscal Officer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/23/2024 - 4:20pmLongtime Army aviator Lt. Col. Andrew Wagner’s military career path completed its transition from rotary-wing aviation to financial and logistics management Jan. 19 when he succeeded Col. Mary Devine as the U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer for Nevada. Wagner, 46, of Reno, is just the 10th USPFO officer for the Nevada Guard since the conclusion of World War II.
Carson City Senior Center hosts conversation with Nevada Artist Fellow poet Kathy Nelson
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/23/2024 - 8:45amSeveral Harry Potter film books are available at Browsers Corner bookstore across from Carson City Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/22/2024 - 9:32pmWe would like the community to know that Browsers Corner Book Store in Carson City, across from the Carson City Library, received a large donation of Harry Potter film books, as well as film books about other popular movies. These books are all high quality and in excellent shape and will be a great addition to someone’s collection.
Registration begins for Miss Nevada, Miss Nevada's Teen 75th anniversary competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/22/2024 - 1:04pmThe 2024 Miss Nevada Scholarship Organization is holding its 75th anniversary competition this upcoming June. Registration is now open for women ages 13-28. There are two age divisions: Teen (13-18) and Miss (19-28).
Breaking Bread Together: LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Saturday, Feb. 24 at Sassafras Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/22/2024 - 7:00amWestern Nevada LGBTQ+ and Friends Social on Feb. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. at Sassafras Restaurant in Carson City. Sponsored by PFLAG Carson Region and Carson Valley’s Pride Sassabration.
Carson City Senior Center seeking instructors, hobbyists, retired professors, tech-savvy individuals to lead new programs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/21/2024 - 8:35amThe Carson City Senior Center is seeking individuals to lead new programs in 2024.
BUILD2WIN the topic at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/21/2024 - 8:05amPromoting residents’ awareness of social and civic concerns in Carson City and the surrounding area is the goal behind BUILD2WIN, a newly formed nonprofit. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the organization when BUILD2Win President Bepsy Strasburg speaks at the next club meeting.
Erich Obermayr announces bid for Nevada Assembly District 39
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 5:33pmErich Obermayr, a long-time Lyon County resident, and Chair of the Comstock Democratic Club, announced this week he is running for Nevada Assembly District 39.
The campaign will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 20 with events in Douglas County Headquarters, 1758 U. S. Hwy. 395N Suite K in Minden from noon until 2 p.m. Then the campaign launch continues in Lyon County at the Silver City Community Center 385 High Street Silver City from 4-6 pm.
Eagle Valley Women's Golf Club preparing for mid-April start
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 1:42pmThe Eagle Valley Women’s Golf Club plays 18 hole rounds on Wednesday mornings from mid-April through early October. We play both the East course and the West course at Eagle Valley Golf Course. We also have a 9-hole after work league on Thursday, with tee times available from 3:30 to 4:30. Any member of the league is entitled to play either or both.
Join us at the January meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/14/2024 - 3:51pmCurious about Linux? Long time user? Join us for the January meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group.
We meet on the third Saturday of each month, and have great information and discussions of interest to any level of experience with Linux.
Northern Nevada Dream Center celebrates its selection as a FoodMaxx Give Back Bag Program beneficiary
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/13/2024 - 11:24amNorthern Nevada Dream Center has been selected as a beneficiary of the FoodMaxx Give Back Bag Program for the month of January 2024.
Baha’i Faith Talks
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 11:11pmMembers of the Carson City Bahá’í community invite public to our discussion on spiritual growth this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024 from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Wungnema House, Mills Park, 900 N Saliman Rd, Carson City.
Carson City Historical Society presents Jan. 18 talk on the Meder family
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/11/2024 - 8:13pmThe Carson City Historical Society presents "The Meder Family of Carson City," a lecture by David Bugli, Secretary of the Carson City Historical Society. The lecture mainly focuses on talented composer, musician, and all around "useful man," J.P. Meder, and his father, B.H. Meder.
Douglas County to launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to celebrate expansion, reading programs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/09/2024 - 4:46pmThe Northern Nevada Reading Coalition, an alliance of community partners that is committed to early childhood literacy in Nevada, will be celebrating the expansion of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. at Douglas County Public Library located at 1625 Library Lane, Minden.
42nd annual Robert Burns Scottish Dinner Celebration nears, registration deadline is Jan. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/09/2024 - 2:24pmOne of the largest Scottish celebrations of its kind on the West Coast, the 42nd annual Robert Burns Scottish Dinner Celebration is happening Saturday, Jan. 27 at Grand Sierra Resort in Reno. Registration is underway with a Jan. 20 deadline.
Saint Mary’s Hiring Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/09/2024 - 8:34amSaint Mary’s has multiple opening for these entry-level positions - Call Center Representatives and Referral Coordinators! Come to the EmployNV Business Hub for a guaranteed interview on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 9:00am to 11:00am at 4001 S. Virginia St. Suite 11, Reno, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!