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Carson City Jail inmate dies after being admitted to hospital Thursday for medical emergency
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 1:04pmA 42-year-old Carson City Jail inmate, who was admitted to the hospital on Thursday after suffering a medical emergency, died early Sunday morning, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.
Carson City Volunteers Bring Benefits for Friends of the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/28/2020 - 2:41pmEach year, CVS employees volunteer thousands of hours to nonprofit organizations in their communities. Joanne Dwyer, Director of the CVS Health Foundation, states that the CVS Health Foundation awards grants which supports these efforts and provides additional financial support to the causes supported by CVS employees. Grants, which range from $500 to $5,000, are awarded directly to the organization on the CVS employee’s behalf.
'Stop The Bleed' is new creed at Sierra Lutheran High School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/26/2020 - 2:23pmSomebody simply must stop the bleed, and Sierra Lutheran High School is responding to that challenge. Recently, the faculty and staff of the Christian college prep high school in Carson City became the first schoolwide staff in Douglas County to take part in the national bleed kit training being promoted by The National Stop the Bleed Campaign.
Near-drowning victim saved by Good Samaritans, Marine 9 Crew in Tahoe
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 8:31amWashoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam is praising the extraordinary efforts of several Good Samaritans and Sheriff’s Office deputies who worked together to help save the life of a near drowning victim at Thunderbird Beach in Lake Tahoe last Friday.
“A life was on the line and people stepped up,” Sheriff Balaam said.
Regional collaboration with App launch leads to heart safe Carson City, Douglas communities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 9:02amCarson City Fire, East Fork Fire Protection District, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, and Quad County Public Health Preparedness are proud to announce the collaborative launch of PulsePoint, a free mobile app that guides lifesaving CPR response for registered users within Carson City and Douglas County.
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, April 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 7:28amGood day, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, April 10, 2019. For those keeping score, we're 11 days away from Easter, 72 days until summer and 258 days from Christmas. Today we're looking at mostly sunny skies and breezy with a daytime high in the mid-50s. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because there's a chance of rain mixed with snow showers Thursday.
What is an AED and Who Can Use it?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 9:29pmEver ask the question, What is an AED? or How does an AED work? Wonder no more!! Well Being is hosting an information session addressing what an AED is and who can use one. Attendees will learn about the basic operation, purpose,and function of an AED and why it is important to know the location of the nearest AED unit in public places.
Topic: What is an AED and Who Can Use It?
When: April 10, 2019 at 6:00 P.M.
Where: Well Being (Massage & Functional Fitness)
1851South Roop Street #145, Carson City
Art, Flying Pigs, and Excellent Sales: Events and Happenings in Carson City for Saturday, March 23
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 4:17pmHappy Saturday Carson City! Today we have the Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market at Fuji Park, the “Spring has Sprung” Art Show, rummage sales, and more! We’ll be looking at a day full of spring showers and gentle breezes, with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 25.
Happenings around Carson City on Friday, March 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 8:25amHello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 22, 2019. We're looking at sunshine and partly cloudy skies with breezes picking up in the afternoon. There's a slight chance of afternoon showers with the potential for rain late tonight into Saturday morning. Were' looking at a high temperature of 55. Typical spring weather. Here's what's ahead today:
What's happening around Carson City for Thursday, March 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/21/2019 - 8:42amGood morning, Carson City. Today is Thursday, March 21, 2019. If there's something we can always count on the last 10 days of March, besides the NCAA basketball championships, is unsettled weather. We can expect showers this morning with some clearing this afternoon. Speaking of NCAA basketball, the 7th ranked Nevada Wolf Pack Men's basketball team will face 10th ranked Florida Gators today, 3:50 p.m.
What's happening around Carson City for Wednesday, March 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 8:29amHello Carson City, today is Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the first day of Spring and the middle of the work week. Today is Nevada Moves Day where schoolchildren will be walking and riding their bikes to and from school. Motorists may want to be especially careful as there are more kids on the sidewalks and crosswalks than usual.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 8:22amGood morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, March 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 7:46amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, March 18, 2019. Are you ready for the work week? For those keeping score there are two days until spring, 95 days until summer and 281 days until Christmas. Enjoy the sunshine and blue skies today and tomorrow as Wednesday may be a rainy one for us here in the valley and snowy in the high Sierra. Stay tuned.
What's happening around Carson City on St. Patrick's Day Sunday, March 17
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 8:56pmHappy St. Patrick's Day, Carson City! May the luck o' the Irish be with you on this fine Spring-like Sunday.
Leprechauns may well have had a hand in turning our seasonal fortunes around and making the ground hog look like he knows what he's doing.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 11:43pmWell we're here Carson City. We're heading into March 15, the last Friday of winter 2019. While March 20 may be the first day of Spring, the weekend ahead is about the Irish and their spring. The exception is tonight where the Western Nevada College Chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association will be going Italian style with a fundraising spaghetti feed spread. Read on for more.
What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, March 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 8:10amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, March 14, 2019. The warmup continues today with sunny skies ahead. We're six days from hitting the first official day of Spring. Are you ready? We're also counting down the hours for the weekend ahead and all the St. Patrick's festivities around the area. Read on for what's happening today.
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, March 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 8:37amGood morning Carson City. Today is Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Many of us woke up to a nice dusting of snow on the grass and around the hillsides. The white stuff won't last very long. While technically not Spring until March 20, a week from today, there's a noticeable warmup ahead, with high temperatures near 60 by Sunday.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, March 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 10:05pmUPDATE: The Subaru, Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be leading an Awareness Workshop at the Carson City Community Center in the Bonanza Room tonight. Leave No Trace teaches outdoor skills and ethics, minimizing our impacts and enjoying the outdoors responsibly. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Go here to register.
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Here we are Carson City, heading into the first day of the work week with St. Patrick teasing us for the next 6 days. From guest talks, dance and art activities, here's what's ahead for Monday, March 11, 2019.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, March 10
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 9:56pmToday has earned a happy dance, because there will be an extra hour of daylight with which to enjoy the outdoors. Just remember to set your alarms so you aren't an hour late for work Monday!
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Feb. 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/23/2019 - 10:06pmThe hills around the Nevada state capital are alive with the sound of music and nature as the Carson City Symphony performs its 200th concert Sunday at the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theater.
Before that, go on a treasure hunt at one of two marketplaces occurring in Carson City today, including the Flying Pig Flea Market and the Seventh Day Adventist Rummage Sale.
Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, First Aid Training Hybrid Course offered at WNC
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:29pmPrepare for the unexpected with first aid training from the American Red Cross. Developed and taught by experts, this course will empower you to provide care when it's needed most.
You will complete a portion of this course through the American Red Cross's award-winning online portal (this takes 2-3 hours), and complete the hands-on portion of the course on the WNC campus.
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Training Hybrid Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:21pmPrepare for the unexpected with first aid training from the American Red Cross. Developed and taught by experts, this course will empower you to provide care when it's needed most.
You will complete a portion of this course through the American Red Cross's award-winning online portal (this takes 2-3 hours), and complete the hands-on portion of the course on the WNC campus.
Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Training
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 12:04pmPrepare for the unexpected with first aid training from the American Red Cross. Developed and taught by experts, this course will empower you to provide care when it's needed most. The course will include basic first aid, CPR and AED skills to give you the confidence necessary to perform life-saving procedures when they're needed most.
This course is OSHA-compliant and your certification is good for two years following course completion. This course is $110.
For information on how to sign up go to email conted@wnc.edu or call (775) 445-4241.
Carson Valley Medical Center Donates Two AEDs To Douglas High High School Athletics
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/06/2018 - 4:55pmDouglas High School’s athletic department received a pair of orange-clad Automatic External Defibrillator devices from Carson Valley Medical Center Tuesday afternoon.
CVMC primary care provider Jim Gocke, APRN, and CVMC Hospital Foundation board member Nita Schwartz, MD, were on hand to present the devices to Douglas High student athletes and athletic department administration.
Pickle ball game at Carson City MAC turns into life-saving event
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 06/21/2018 - 10:17amMemorial Day weekend began as just another Saturday for brothers Dennis and Jim Manning, and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space employee Daniel Krahn.
Carson Victory Rollers mix it up for heart health
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 8:22pmClassic rock-n-roll singer Roy Orbison and the band Nazareth expressed it best when they sang, "Love hurts, love scars, love wounds and marks."
Carson Victory Rollers host 'It Was Shove at First Sight' scrimmage Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/09/2018 - 3:25pmCarson Victory Rollers will host the fitting "It Was Shove at First Sight" scrimmage this Sunday at the Carson City Community Center gym to raise money for Nevada Project Heartbeat. The community is invited.
Kathy Pierson’s volunteerism reaps benefits for Friends of the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 7:52pmEach year, CVS employees volunteer thousands of hours to nonprofit organizations in their communities.
Carson High School CTE students shine at EMT skills testing
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 10:41amEleven Carson High School Career and Technical Educational students completed the Emergency Medical Technician National Skills Testing at CHS in Carson City on May 22.
Firehouse Subs presents check to Carson City first responders
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 3:31pmMembers of the Carson City Fire Department and Sheriff's Office gathered Thursday afternoon at Firehouse Subs, located at 3120 Highway 50 East, for a check presentation by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, the charitable arm of the national chain. See the full story here.