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Events around the Carson City area for Thursday, June 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 8:15pmHeading into Thursday, June 27, 2019, there's plenty to do and see around the Carson City area as we march toward an action-packed weekend. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, a Farmers Market in Dayton, a discussion on climate change at Western Nevada College, a history presentation on Chinese woodcutters at the Nevada State Museum, a presentation by the NNDA Executive Director at a GOP monthly meeting, Cruise Night at Wing Stop, an information meeting on the Ross Gold Park master plan hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Read on. There's more.
Carson City Parks and Recreation to host Ross Gold Park master plan information meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 3:35pmRoss Gold Park is one of the oldest parks within the City’s park system and is located at 280 Appion Way. As part of the efforts to reinvest in aging park infrastructure, the City released a survey in April, 2019 to get the community’s input on changes to the park’s master plan.
Five Questions for Stacey Giomi
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 9:56amStacey Giomi is a long-time Carson City resident, and the newest member on the Board of Supervisors after being voted into the vacancy left by Karen Abowd. Giomi spent 30 plus years as a firefighter for our community before retiring as Fire Chief. During this series of Five Questions, Giomi discusses his time as fire chief, issues facing Carson City, and what he plans to accomplish during his time on the Board of Supervisors.
Approximately 1,500 housing units could be coming soon to Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 2:36pmThere are currently 21,692 housing units in Carson City, according to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority’s most recent study. There could be an additional 1,500 housing units available in the coming years. The developments range from being under review to now under construction.
Carson residents asked to participate in Ross Gold Park Master Plan Survey
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 10:07amCarson City, Nevada – Ross Gold Park is one of the oldest parks within the City’s park system and is located at 280 Appion Way. As part of the efforts to reinvest in aging park infrastructure, the City needs the community’s input in updating the Master Plan for Ross Gold Park.
Picnic shelter to be removed, playground equipment replaced at Carson City's Ross Gold Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 11:56amUPDATE 4:25PM: Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently working on its master plan for Ross Gold Park. Replacement of the aging picnic shelter will be addressed in the master plan.
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CARSON CITY — The Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will begin demolition on the existing playground and picnic shelter at Ross Gold Park beginning March 25. The playground is over 25 years old and does not meet current playground safety guidelines.
JoAnne Skelly: Bee City USA
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 11:06amCarson City is a Bee City USA as of October 2018. When I first saw the sign, I didn’t know what it meant.
It is fitting that the state capital should be the first and only (so far) Bee City in Nevada. The city is now the 76th Bee City in the USA.
Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/30/2019 - 2:02pmUPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.
First Carson City Cultural Commission meeting of new year to be held Jan. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 2:03pmThe first Carson City Cultural Commission meeting of the new year will take place on Monday, Jan 14 in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Carson City Re-designated a Bronze-Level Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 9:35amThe League of American Bicyclists has re-designated Carson City with a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award, joining 464 recognized BFCs and nearly 100 Honorable Mention communities.
Stewart Indian School documentary debuts Monday at Nevada Museum of Art
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 12:10pmCARSON CITY — The Stewart Indian School Preservation Alliance, in partnership with the Nevada Indian Commission, will be premiering a new documentary, “Stewart Indian School: Home of the Braves,” on Monday, Dec. 17 at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno.
Carson City and Silver City Become 'Arts and Culture Sister Cities'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/12/2018 - 7:27pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Carson City’s recognition of the importance of arts and culture to a thriving community is very much in line with that of nearby Silver City. The Comstock town is known as an "Arts and Cultural Resources Production Center" due to the work residents have contributed in the fields of arts and cultural resources.
National Trails System Act: 50 years of connecting communities like Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 2:44pmThe year 1968 was one of turmoil. The Vietnam War was intensifying, and protests were increasing back home. Martin Luther King Jr. and presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy were both assassinated. Urban riots were common, and college unrest was widespread.
Carson City Community Development: Residential projects won't exceed build-out population
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 9:00amA report updating the growth management projections for Carson City has been released by the Carson City Community Development Department, concluding that build-out of residential master plan areas will not exceed the city's build-out population.
Carson City Library traces steps to national recognition
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 12:19pmWhile Carson City Library staff members are celebrating being a finalist for the nation’s most prestigious library award, they are also taking note of how they got here.
Carson City Library traces steps to national recognition
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 11:49amWhile Carson City Library staff members are celebrating being a finalist for the nation’s most prestigious library award, they are also taking note of how they got here.
Tuesday, Nov. 14: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 10:17pmIt’s time for Tuesday. Every week you’ll find a new trail to discover with Muscle Powered; this week it’s the Linear Ditch Trail which runs from Governors Field to the Moffet Open Space Trail. Jakki Ford takes the mic when the Mile High Jazz Band hits the stage at Comma Coffee. Sierra Forums gives free presentations on a diverse blend of topics with area experts. Sustainable Living is the subject of tonight’s forum at the Brewery Arts Center.
Open seats to fill on various Carson City committees, boards and commissions
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/05/2017 - 12:20amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors have several open seats available for a number of commissions, boards and committees.
Eagle Valley Trails Committee Receives the 2017 DeBoer Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 10:58amLynn Zonge and Mark Kimbrough accepted the 2017 DeBoer award from the Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association for excellence in planning, outstanding rural on Oct. 4, 2017.
Public invited to participate in WNC’s strategic and master planning process
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/17/2017 - 3:21pmWhat do you wish Western Nevada College had? The community is invited to participate in a meeting to assist Western Nevada College with the 10-year master plan for its campuses on Tuesday, Oct. 24 in the Bonanza Room at Carson City Community Center.
Public invited to give input on 2040 Regional Transportation Plan
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/24/2017 - 8:45amEveryone is encouraged to share their ideas on the draft 2040 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and the draft Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan.
Deep Thoughts, Cheap Shots and Bonbons: A Look Back at the Vintage Project
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 4:23pmPrior to the 2 pm Vintage Project meeting, I requested that this agenda item be moved to an evening session so that citizens could have a better chance to attend and address the Board.
The Mayor asked for a motion, as usual my fellow Board members all refused to agree with me. Based upon this non-action by the Board, an outside observer might then assume that the Vintage Project could not have any adverse effect on our community whatsoever, because the need to give citizens a better opportunity to have a voice had no merit with Board members Crowell, Abowd and Bagwell.
Carson City Supervisors approve Vintage project
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 3:12pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted to amend the city master plan to change zoning on 5.6 acres of the property from medium density ...
Carson City Supervisors approve MPLUD amendment for Vintage at Kings Canyon
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:32pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted 3-1 Thursday night to approve amending the city's Master Plan Land Use Designation (MPLUD) affecting the Vintage at King's Canyon Tentative Planned Unit Development (TPUD), but with conditions.
Carson City Supervisors approve gaming license transfer, marijuana moratorium
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 5:40pmCarson City's Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Thursday to approve the transfer of the former Horseshoe Club's gaming license from Nevada Treasure Chest to Silver Bullet of Nevada, LLC, which owns Bodine’s Casino.
Carson City Supervisors to vote on Vintage at Kings Canyon Thursday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/27/2016 - 11:59amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors (BOS) will meet Thursday, Dec. 1, in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street, beginning at 8:30 a.m. to consider a number of materials on its agenda for the first of the month, including a vote on the zoning changes to the proposed Vintage at Kings Canyon over 55 development.
An open letter RE: The Vintage At Kings Canyon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/21/2016 - 5:44pmAn open letter RE: The Vintage At Kings Canyon
This open letter is intended for (1) all residents of Carson City in general, (2) the neighbors of this proposed mixed-use development in particular, and (3) specifically to the members of the Carson City Board of Supervisors.
BOS Meets December 1 on Vintage development
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 3:57pmTo the citizens of Carson City:
Local candidates (in the Carson City Chamber's forum)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/04/2016 - 4:28pmCarver YES, Crowell NO.
Shirk YES, Barrette NO.
White YES, Bonkowski NO.
Please watch the video of the local candidates forum hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce as you read my comments. I did not transcribe the Chamber’s 5-6 questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4qlj0K2-ZWo
Downtown Carson Street Corridor ready for Nevada Day, ribbon cutting noon Friday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 10:58amNearly eight months after the Municipality of Carson City and Q&D Construction broke ground on the Downtown Carson Street Corridor Improvement Project on March 7, the ribbon is now ready to be cut on the $8 million dollar expenditure one day ahead of the Nevada Day Parade.