February 2024
Explore Orthodox Christianity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 8:01pm
Event Date:
February 28, 2024 - 6:30pm Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee does not act on Buzzy Ranch bank restoration project
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 5:19pm
The Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee (OSAC) did not take action on the bank stabilization project along the Carson River at Buzzy’s Ranch.
The city purchased the land that consisted of just under 500 acres in 2007 and 2010. Before the city purchased the area, a bioengineering plan was put forward to fix the erosion but it failed. A trail along the eastern boundary of the property was installed in 2020 and a consultant told Open Space that the distance between the trail and the river was expected to be sufficient.
Carson City Supervisors to discuss opioid community needs assessment, Jump Around Carson transit system and more
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 3:09pm
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center’s Bristlecone Room, located at 1600 Medical Parkway.
Carson City School Board to discuss natural gas pipelines, policy changes to compulsory attendance age and more
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 12:26pm
The Carson City School Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 27 beginning at 6:30 p.m. inside the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Community Center.
Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: The magic of evergreens
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 12:10pm
My friend Meri recently sent me a copy of the California Native Plant Society, Tahoe and Sierra Valley Chapter, February and March 2024 newsletter. In it was an informative article by Gale Rankin called "The Green Leaves of Winter - Masters of Survival."
PUCN's plan for Nevada's annual leak surveys improves gas pipeline safety
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 12:08pmCarson City, Nev. — New pipeline safety regulations that the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada approved in 2021 have significantly increased the detection of gas pipeline leaks and improved pipeline safety.
Nevada was the first state to require annual leak surveys.
Carson City road report for week of Feb. 26 to March 3
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sun, 02/25/2024 - 10:08am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 26 - March 3, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Volunteers sought for hospice patients in Carson City, Minden and Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 12:12pm
There is currently a need for hospice volunteers in the Carson City area as well as Minden and Gardnerville in Douglas County.
Carson High debate team brings home the trophies at final league competition; state tourney next
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 12:09pm
Carson High debate wrapped up the regular competition season as Elko High School. This tournament saw 13 schools and 164 individual competitors. Fourteen members of the team advanced to final rounds in speech events.
Carson City Symphony to begin rehearsals Feb. 28 for "We Got Rhythm" concert
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Sat, 02/24/2024 - 10:12am
Attention musicians! The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli and Assistant Conductor Brian Fox, will begin rehearsals for their April 28 concert on Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 6:20 to 8:30 p.m., at the Carson High School band/orchestra room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.
