July 2022
Peter Pan aerial circus show takes flight Friday at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 4:50pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2022 - 6:00pm An aerial circus show inspired by Peter Pan's story, will be featured Friday, August 5 at the Carson City Community Center.
Through aerial acts, you will meet different characters, such as Peter Pan and his Shadow, Wendy, Tinkerbell and more. Magical pieces of music will carry you to Neverland.
Nevada increases hiring of military veterans for state jobs, expands employment support to spouses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 2:46pm
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Administration announced Wednesday a substantial increase in the number of U.S. military veterans hired for state jobs, with veterans now making up 6.2 percent of the state workforce in Nevada, up from 1.8 percent in 2016. Veteran hiring has surged in the past year, with an average of 70 veterans hired per quarter compared to 8 per quarter historically.
Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: Stop strangling trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:42pm
I often see improper staking of trees, more a strangling than a method of stabilizing the root ball. That’s actually what staking is for, to stabilize the root ball the first year after planting so the tree can establish anchoring roots. However, take a look around and you too will see trees struggling to survive stakes squeezing the life out of them.
Carson City Senior Center offers classes to improve muscle strength, balance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 12:30pmEvent Date:
August 1, 2022 (All day)
August 8, 2022 (All day)
August 15, 2022 (All day)
August 22, 2022 (All day)
August 29, 2022 (All day)
The Carson City Senior Center is hosting a free Tai Ji Quan Program: Moving for Better Balance which improves muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility as well as reducing risk of falls among older adults.
Fall 2022 semester at WNC begins Aug. 29; students offered more flexible options
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 10:17amEvent Date:
August 29, 2022 (All day)
Fall semester at Western Nevada College is a month away so students should make sure they have taken care of their requirements to prepare for a successful year.
Carson City area weather: First came the heat, next comes the thunderstorms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 8:53am
Showers and thunderstorms are in the forecast Sunday through Tuesday throughout western Nevada, Sierra and the Carson City area as a surge of moisture pushes into the region.
Signups begin for Fall 2022 Carson City Sheriff's Office Citizen Academy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 8:22am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for its Fall 2022 Citizen Academy.
Donations sought by Fleet Reserve Auxiliary for annual Carson City rummage sale
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 7:29amEvent Date:
August 1, 2022 (All day)
August 8, 2022 (All day)
August 15, 2022 (All day)
August 22, 2022 (All day)
August 29, 2022 (All day)
September 5, 2022 (All day)
September 12, 2022 (All day)
It’s time to start cleaning those closets, garages and sheds and donate what you want to get rid of to a worthy cause.
The Sierra-Tahoe Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association is preparing for their annual rummage sale and would like to help you get rid of all of those unwanted items, that some one else might really want!
Hot weather impacts, but doesn’t halt, Care Flight operations
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 7:10am
RENO — Hot weather impacts daily life in many ways. When the temperature edges into the triple digits many of us stay inside rescheduling or canceling activities until it cools off.
That’s not possible at REMSA”s Care Flight when lives are in the balance and minutes matter.
Public encouraged to participate in Community Health Needs Assessment for Quad Counties
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/31/2022 - 6:12amEvent Date:
August 12, 2022 (All day)
