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Whether she is advising first-generation college students to better their lives through higher education or serving as a trustee for K-12 students in the Carson City School District, there are two common denominators in Lupe Ramirez’s education roles: The Western Nevada College Latino Leadership Academy founder and adviser will definitely make a di

There’s still time to showcase your talents, have some fun, and at the same time, help Carson City area high school graduates pay for college. Western Nevada Colleges Latino Student Club is seeking performers for a fund-raising event on Friday, Nov. 9, that brings students and the community together for an evening of cultural entertainment.

The Nevada Appeal, the Silver States oldest continuously run newspaper, first published on May 16, 1865.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital NV Branch, will present a series of election forums on October 7, 10, 11 and 17 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce the most recent Nevada Association of School Boards Award winners. Trustee Lupe Ramirez was honored as the 2020 NASB New School Board Member of the Year and Mrs. Renae Cortez was honored as the NASB 2020 Administrative Assistant of the Year.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to introduce our next 2021 “Women Helping Women” honoree Victoria Mendoza, who is among eight local women to be honored at our Feb. 18 virtual event.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital NV Branch, will present a series of election forums on October 7, 10, 11 and 17 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm.

In March, all candidates for local and state positions filed their intention to run for office, in everything from the senate to the school board. The 2022 Nevada Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 14.

On Tuesday, the Carson City School District Board of Trustees discussed changing their meeting schedule from a minimum of two meetings per month to only one meeting per month, approved of a new sex education video for high school students, appointed a member to the Family Life Advisory Committee and more.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to announce our “Women Helping Women” Honorees to be recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls in our community, at our Virtual “Celebrating Women Helping Women” Recognition Event, via Zoom, on February 18, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.