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Local Group Scales New Heights To Fundraise For Cat Rescue
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 9:08pmWNC Wildcats, Ex-Cats In MLB Hunt; Hitter Harber Leads Draft Candidates
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 8:37amWho will become Western Nevada College’s 28th baseball athlete to be drafted? The Wildcats figure to have several current players and a few more from the past who could be taken during the 2013 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft Thursday through Saturday.
Jazz and Beyond seeks volunteers for annual Carson City music festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/02/2013 - 2:33pmThe "Jazz and Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" committee is seeking volunteers, sponsors, and program advertisers for the 10th annual festival, August 2-18.
The festival, which began in 2004, is presented by Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers. It features more than 100 world class, regional musicians in over 40 performances and special programs at multiple venues in Carson City’s historic district, near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Beyond jazz, it includes bluegrass, blues, mariachi, and more.
Grace Works: The Church Has Left the Building!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 2:45pmIntroducing Grace Works, or as others have called it “The Church has left the Building!” This is a Sunday when area churches show God’s love through providing services, rather than going to services. It is an event that has been going on in several other communities across the US, involving thousands of people on a given Sunday. The First Presbyterian Church started it here in Carson City two years ago; last year Ministerios Una Puerta Al Camino ( The Church of the Door to the Way) joined them. Over 150 people participated.
Taste of DownTown Carson City celebrates 20 years with June 15 culinary event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 9:53amThirteen blocks. Dozens of restaurants. Multiple live bands. One Day. Foodies prepare yourself because the best of Carson City's culinary side comes alive Saturday, June 15 at the 20th annual Taste of DownTown, the capital city's premiere downtown summer event.
Greater Nevada at Habitat for Humanity Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 5:15pmEmployees from Greater Nevada Mortgage and Greater Nevada Credit Union pose with Bob the Builder at last Saturday’s Playhouse Build-a-Thon in Reno, a fundraiser for Truckee Meadows Habitat for Humanity. Thirty-three Greater Nevada employees joined other Habitat for Humanity volunteers to help raffle off five custom-built playhouses.
Carson City Sheriff's Office 'Cops and Kids' block party and open house is Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:20amThe safest party on the streets of Carson City is set for Saturday, May 18.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office presents its 10th annual Cops and Kids open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event features food, music, games, activities and presentations.
Women to Women Nevada with Candace Stewart
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:20amWomen to Women Nevada host Carol Paz interviews Candace Stewart, author of "Welcome to Planet Alzheimers" for this week's program.
Candace Stewart of Carson City most recently served as the Program Coordinator for the Dementia Resource Center of Northern Nevada, which was created to support families and caregivers of those with dementia, as well as educate the community on the many different types of dementia.
Carson City volunteers to observe Pluto early Saturday for astronomy research project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 1:47pmA research group will use Carson City volunteers to help measure Pluto early Saturday morning at the Jack C. Davis Observatory.
The Research and Education Cooperative Occultation Network, a citizen science research project exploring the outer solar system, is conducing a campaign to measure Pluto just before 1:30 a.m.
WNC Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Jack C. Davis Observatory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 7:23pmMore than a decade ago, a Western Nevada College physics professor’s dream, a desire by college students to learn about astronomy, and the Carson City community's willingness to help make dreams come true, all converged to create the Jack C. Davis Observatory.
Now, WNC and the observatory staff and volunteers have planned a stellar celebration from May 2-15 to commemorate 10 years of science and discovery in Nevada’s capital city.
Kiwanis One Day at Genoa's Mormon Station
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 12:08pmKiwanis’ 240,000 volunteers in 80 countries join together on the third Saturday in April, designated as Kiwanis One Day, a day for each club to perform a volunteer project in their community.
April 20, 2013 a total of 17 members of the Kiwanis Clubs of Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Sierra Nevada with four Douglas High School Key Club members raked leaves at the Nevada State Park in Genoa, Mormon Station.
United Way partners with Carson City agencies to address crime prevention and substance abuse
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 10:31amThe United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra has chosen several Carson City area nonprofit organizations and agencies to help with funding in areas that address crime and substance abuse prevention among youth.
The partnerships, announced Monday, are aimed to address the complex conditions that are putting youth at risk, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
United Way creates partnerships with Carson City agencies to address crime, substance abuse prevention
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/01/2013 - 10:15amThe United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra has chosen several Carson City area nonprofit organizations and agencies to help with funding in areas that address crime and substance abuse prevention among youth.
The partnerships, announced Monday, are aimed to address the complex conditions that are putting youth at risk, said Karen Barsell, CEO and president of United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
Easter Egg Hunt at Carson High School, Centennial Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 6:00amCapital Christian Center will host a city-wide Easter Egg Hunt at Carson High School Saturday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m.. There will be more than 12,000 eggs for the hunt, a holiday ham give away and pictures with the Easter bunny.
They will also be using the time to “beautify” the CHS campus as with 150-plus volunteers to pull weeds, rake, sweep, etc.
Carson High Students Help Prep Tax Returns at the BRIC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 10:06amFor the second tax season, the Business Branch of the Carson City Library at the Business Resource Innovation Center is providing free tax preparation through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program through the Internal Revenue Service and United Way Northern Nevada and the Sierra.
As part of providing this valuable service to members of the community that have low-to-moderate income, the BRIC is collaborating with the Future Business Leaders of America club on campus at Carson High School.
WNC Observatory offers free Saturday lectures, clinics
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/13/2013 - 7:38amWant a front row seat to the universe? Free weekly ‘Star Parties’ take place on most Saturday evenings at the Jack C. Davis Observatory on the Western Nevada College Carson City campus. Guests are encouraged to peer through telescopes at the night sky and visit with observatory volunteers, who are happy to answer questions.
On many evenings, slide lectures are offered by Michael Thomas, on a wide variety of astronomy-related topics. Doors open at 6 p.m., and lectures begin at 6:30 p.m.
Students win big at Northern Nevada FIRST TECH Challenge Robotics Championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/25/2013 - 3:28pmThe FIRST NV organization, organized the Second Annual Northern Nevada FIRST TECH Challenge was held Saturday at Carson High School in Carson City. High school teams from Nevada, California, Oregon, and Utah competed in a full day robotics competition for two seeds to the World Festival Robotics Competition to be held in April.
2013 Carson Girls Softball Registration is open
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 9:11amThe 2013 Carson City Girls Softball Registration is open. You can sign-up online at www.carsongirlssoftball.com or come to one of our in-person registrations:
Carson High School Safe Graduation Annual Kick-Off Meeting being held January 29th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/26/2013 - 11:08amCarson High School Safe Grad 5k Run/Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 4:31pmThe Safe and Sober 5k is organized by volunteers of the Safe Grad Committee. Carson high Safe Grad program has been an annual tradition in Carson City for over 20 years. It provides our graduating seniors with a safe and sober, all night celebration on the eve of their graduation, followed by a trip to the Six Flaggs Discovery Kingdom amusement park in Northern California. This event has been a tremendous success in that not one graduation night fatality for a Carson High School graduate had occurred since its inception in 1988.
MathCounts Chapter Competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/21/2013 - 10:07pmFor Immediate Release
Contact: Richard Guevarra, 775-827-6111
Local Student Mathletes® to Compete in Northern Nevada Math Contest
(Reno, Nevada) — Middle school Mathletes® from Northern Nevada schools will compete in a contest for the national MATHCOUNTS® program on February 2nd starting at 9AM and held at NV Energy (6100 Neil Road, Reno, Nevada). The competition has been organized by volunteers from the engineering community and the Nevada Society of Professional Engineers.
'How-to' course on running a school yearbook program offered at WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/15/2013 - 12:10pmGiven the advances in media, photo and printing technology, publishing a yearbook has never been easier for schools, clubs and organizations. But this same technology offers so many choices and alternatives that the process of beginning or updating a yearbook program can appear overwhelming. "How to Advise Yearbook" is a new course offered this spring in Carson City through the Western Nevada College's Community Education department and is designed to give aspiring and novice yearbook advisers a solid grounding in the theory and application of modern yearbooking.
Letter: Carson City Sheriff's Office explores NHP substation concept
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 2:00pmSeveral years ago Undersheriff Albertsen and I entertained a vision with representatives from the Nevada Highway Patrol regarding law enforcement services and unity in Carson City.
Dare to Touch PERS Reform, Anyone?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 6:26pmNow here is a story that SHOULD make your blood boil, especially because for some reason the story “hit” on Christmas Eve.
Pension Politics: California system plays hard ball in court – Opinion – ReviewJournal.com
http://www.reviewjournal.com/opinion/pension-politics-california-system-...
Celebrate a Rockin’ Apocalypse Friday at Café at Adele’s
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/19/2012 - 7:33amCafé at Adele’s in Carson City hosts a Rockin’ Apocalypse Party, Friday with live music by The Mighty Surf Lords.
“Someone posted a picture of a bunch of alpacas in a field with a message about celebrating the ‘Alpacalypse’ and I thought, ‘Well maybe we should,’” said Charlie Abowd, Café at Adele’s chef and co-owner. “There has been a lot of stress and heartbreak this year and it is healthy at times to come together with good music and community to celebrate our blessings rather than continuing the fear.”
Increasing the Joy in Carson City!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 2:04pmTwenty five percent of Carson City children live at or below the poverty line. Increasing the Joy is making the holiday season more joyful by distributing gifts to these children, who may not have a traditional Christmas like many of us. Last year Increasing the Joy gave out 500 gifts and for 2012 we've set our goals even higher at 700 gifts. We believe that every child deserves joy.
Volunteers help Carson City school construct new playground equipment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 3:46amRakes, shovels, wheel barrels, wood chips and wrenches were united with nearly 170 volunteers Saturday in Carson City, pitching in their time to put up new playground equipment at Bordewich Bray Elementary School.
Through the support of the Let Them be Kids organization that awarded the school equipment, along with faculty, staff, students and parents, the playground equipment is designed with all students, especially those with autism.
Reno Rodeo Denim Local Drop Off Night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 11:01amThe Reno Rodeo Denim Drive is an annual community event to collect NEW denim clothing, socks and underwear for abused and neglected infants, children and teens who have been rescued from unsafe homes in Northern Nevada.
Between 5:00 – 7:00 we would like to interview the following people at the Papa Murphy’s location at 4314 South Carson Street (Carson City)
· Reno Rodeo Team 355 volunteers will be assisting – if we need additional interviews from this location
Click here for Team 355 schedule of activities
Carson City volunteers to build a new community playground
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/05/2012 - 10:27amThrough the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, and with the strong support and leadership provided by Let Them Be Kids, Bordewich Bray E.S. in Carson City will build a brand new playground for its Kindergarten area.
Carson City Relay for Life - Community Interest Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 1:17pmCome join us for coffee and find out what YOU can do to fight back against cancer! The Carson City Relay for Life committee needs volunteers who are interested in helping us raise funds to further cancer research, help those who are currently struggling and remember those who have lost their battle. Help us to celebrate a world with more birthdays! We will buy the coffee if you give us your time.
9:00 AM, December 1, 2012
Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center
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