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Carson City events and happenings for Thursday, Sept. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 6:52amHello Carson City, the weekend and the beginning of fall is nearly here. Today is Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018. Today brings a bevy of activities for the body and mind, the business-minded and history buffs. Plus art showings, music and more.
Events and happenings around Carson City on Thursday, Sept. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/13/2018 - 7:22amGood morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Hikes, art showings and more are in the lineup today as we inch closer to the weekend.
Thursday, Sept. 6: Things to do around Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/06/2018 - 6:43amWelcome to Thursday Carson City. It is Sept. 6, 2018. Today’s events are related to fitness and hikes, a memorial walk and run, plus art showings and business and family support group meetings.
Mission Senior Living breaks ground on Mesa Valley Estates
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/31/2018 - 3:34pmCarson City-based Mission Senior Living broke ground on Mesa Valley Estates Assisted Living and Memory Care, an $8 million, 78-unit senior living community that will serve seniors and families in the Mesquite and Moapa Valleys, Arizona Strip and southern Utah areas.
Nevada receives $13.5 million in Federal Homeland Security funding
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/29/2018 - 3:56pmNevada has been awarded $13.5 million from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year, the state's Public Safety Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security announced Wednesday.
Cardio and Strength Connection class offered at Carson Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 9:52amIf you've had problems with your heart, or have diabetes, a healthy lifestyle is the best way to get you feeling like you should. We've created Cardio & Strength Connection to help you develop a healthy exercise program in a safe and comfortable environment.
Seniors train to participate in The Dolan Running Series Bowers Mansion Country Run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 8:11amOn Sunday, Aug. 26, a team of residents from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care will take their place at the starting line for a special 1-mile event created especially for the seniors, ages 66-90, by The Dolan Running Series, produced by Reno 5000.
Local Seniors Train for the RENO 5000 JR 1 Mile Series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/21/2018 - 11:30amOn Aug. 26, 2018, a team of residents from Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, Reno, will take their place at the starting line for the RENO 5000 JR 1 Mile 2018 Country Run. Wearing matching team T-shirts and comfortable walking shoes, a few will have their walkers or canes in hand, but that’s okay, said Amanda Jenkins, administrator at Summit Estates. “Life is a journey and our residents embrace new experiences and challenges regardless of their age or physical abilities. They are physically and mentally ready to conquer this year’s race.”
Partnership in Action: Carson City's National Night out returns to Mills Park Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 11:26amThe Carson City Sheriff's Office will host its enormously popular community crime prevention gathering Tuesday with the return of National Night Out, a public safety information and educational family event at Mills Park that traditionally draws thousands.
Air quality in Douglas reaches 'hazardous' level Monday, Carson City sees 'unhealthy' status
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 8:40amUPDATE 12:08PM: As of noon Monday, Carson City and Douglas County air quality is now in the "Very Unhealthy" category, according to the Air Quality Index, triggering a health alert meaning everyone may experience more serious health effects. Carson City's index reading was 222 and Gardnerville, 272.
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Smoke from regional fires has caused the air quality in the Gardnerville area of Douglas County to reach the "hazardous" stage Monday morning, with an Air Quality Index reading of 410, according to AirNow.gov, while Carson City has reached the "unhealthy" stage.
Ladies, It's Time to Take Control
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 9:08amThe Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute (HWI), offers a six-week program starting on August 6, for women of all ages. Whether you're looking to improve your sexual function, increase bladder and bowel control, or prevent the need for future surgeries, we're here to help.
Carson City Fire Department training exercise today on South Nevada Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 10:13amThe Carson City Fire Department and multiple fire agencies from around the region are holding firefighting training exercises Friday in the area of South Nevada Street. Smoke will be used as part of the exercise.
Nevada's lead veterinarian encourages biosecurity to protect horses during equine events
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:57amSPARKS — As horse owners travel to equine events and rodeos with their animals, the Nevada Department of Agriculture is reminding owners to exercise caution and use best biosecurity practices to minimize risk of spreading disease.
Carson City health officials address unhealthy air quality due to smoke from fire near Yosemite
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 4:41pmCarson City Health and Human Services has been receiving several calls about the impact of the smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and Carson City Health and Human Services continue to monitor air quality concerns from smoke drifting into the area from this fire.
Carson City weather: The summer heat is on this weekend and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 3:17pmHot weather continues into the weekend and next week for the Carson City region as high pressure keeps western Nevada in a dry air mass with high temperatures remaining above season averages.
Tuesday around Carson City filled with fitness, art showings and evening entertainment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/05/2018 - 7:17amFrom art and exercise classes, nature walks to gallery showings, fundraisers and afternoon happy hours that extend from one end of Carson Street to the other, Carson City showers itself this Tuesday with an action-packed all-ages calendar of arts, fitness and entertainment. Here's what's happening around town on this June 5, 2018:
Ash Canyon Road reopens to motorized traffic after 2017 flood
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/25/2018 - 10:59amCARSON CITY — The gate located at the trailhead to the Ash to Kings Trail in Ash Canyon, will reopen beginning today, Friday, May 25.
Business Spotlight: Learn to dance at Yaples Ballroom
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 04/29/2018 - 2:36pmDancing is as much a form of human communication and intimacy as it is art, said professional dance instructor Tiffany Alm, who owns Yaples Ballroom in downtown Carson City.
Ladies, It's Time to Take Control Pelvic Floor Class
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 9:49amThe pelvic floor is composed of several muscles that provide support for our organs and stability to the pelvis for movement. It’s a fact of life that through time women are faced with changes in their bodies that may lead to or create pelvic floor weakening. Everything rests on your pelvic floor, so ladies… it’s time to take control!
Card Creations: Artists to display work for Carson City 'True Grit' reading event
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/20/2018 - 1:17pmCarson City’s Big Read Event featuring “True Grit” will kick off May 3 with an exhibit at Western Nevada College displaying artwork made from canceled playing cards from area casinos.
Carson High holds eighth annual Safe and Sober 5K Run-Walk
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/14/2018 - 4:26pmAn estimated 24 runners and walkers got their bodies moving Saturday morning during the eighth annual Carson High Safe and Sober 5k Run/Walk.
2018 Forest Service recreation area opening dates at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/09/2018 - 10:16amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the process of opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on Saturday, April 14.
What Works: Want to own your day? Have a great morning routine
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 12:01pmThose of you who have read my column for a while know I picked up a mentor in the last year named Brendon Burchard. If you haven’t heard of him, Google the name. I just returned from High Performance Academy and one small shift has transformed my productivity. No, I’m not following some new system or complicated technique. I just added a morning routine!
Nevada veterans will get a chance to speak out and be heard
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/22/2018 - 3:17pmNorthern Nevada veterans will have the opportunity this coming weekend to speak out about issues and concerns important to them during a Nevada Veterans Legislative Symposium.
Aerial Silks class in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 5:06pmAerial Silks Class is now available in Carson City!
The class is held Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio, located at 315 N. Carson Street in Carson City.
Cost is $15 per class. Both males and females ages six and up are welcome!
Please Register for class by calling 775-400-2952.
This is an amazing way to get a fun workout. You will gain muscle strength, tighten your center of balance, and increase your flexibility.
Rain doesn’t deter Carson City students in walking to school
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 1:50pmEvery morning, Emma Young, 13, walks about a half mile from her home to Carson Middle School. But she doesn’t stop there. She walks a couple of blocks past the school to meet up with her friend and the two walk together.
Carson City students participate in nationwide walkout to address school safety
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 11:31amStudents across the country, including those in Carson City, walked out of class Wednesday, marking one month since a mass shooting in Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
John Calvin Coolidge Jr. – Higher Office
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/14/2018 - 8:40amThe first part of our two-column series on President Calvin Coolidge reviewed his early career, culminating in his service as Massachusetts governor. Today, his time as vice president and 30th president.
In 1920, Coolidge was a favorite son candidate for president from Massachusetts. At that time, most states chose delegates to the Republican national convention at their state conventions.
Early childhood obesity prevention website launched by Nevada Cooperative Extension
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 3:18pmThe percentage of obese children in Nevada is rising, and nearly one-third of children entering kindergarten are considered overweight or obese. To help teachers and parents teach healthy habits to children before age 5, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension recently launched the Healthy Kids Resource Center website.
Carson City students prepare for school safety walkouts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 12:45pmCARSON CITY — Showing solidarity with schools nationwide, some students at Carson High School will voluntarily join together for “School Safety,” commemorating the one-month anniversary of the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., which claimed the lives of 17 people.