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Northern Nevada gardening: Nonprofit GROW brings beauty to landscaping for all to see
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 10:03amAs I drive the freeway through Carson City, I am reminded of one of the best Master Gardener Volunteers’ gifts to the community. From the spectacular eagle sculptures at either end of the freeway to each of the metal sculptures along the rest of the freeway and on/off-ramps to the landscaping, multi-use path and the patterning on the walls, I remember a group of Master Gardeners from the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension who created what we see today.
Sierra Nevada Realtors elect 2021 Board of Directors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 11:05amFor Sierra Nevada Realtors, election season is over. The association, whose members serve rural Northern Nevada areas including Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, Dayton and Fallon, recently held elections for its 2021 Board of Directors.
Carson City SDA Church a donation drop-off site for Thursday's Feed Nevada food drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 8:30amOur community needs you! The Carson City SDA Church is participating in the Feed Nevada and the Sierra Drive-Thru food drives this Thursday, August 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. Your food donation will be put to work right here in Carson City, helping families in need.
Senior loneliness the topic at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 1:14pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Mary Liveratti, who served as AARP's Nevada state president for six years before retiring in 2018. She now serves as a volunteer advocate on behalf of legislation impacting seniors. At Monday's luncheon, she will talk about the role she plays in the University of Nevada, Reno’s NEST (Nevada Ensures Support Together) program, which addresses the social service needs of older Nevadans.
Carson City School District offers parents communication tool to track their child's progress
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 8:39amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce ParentSquare, a new communication platform for parents and guardians to obtain and receive information related to their child’s school. The program primarily utilizes email, text and app notifications to allow two-way communication between parents and teachers.
Carson City Elks Lodge honors Carol Park as Citizen of the Year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/19/2020 - 12:13pmThe B.P.O.E. Elks Lodge in Carson City recognizes annually people who have excelled in volunteering their time to help make their respective communities a better place for all. This year the Carson City Elks Lodge has proudly recognized Carol Park as citizen of the year.
Nevada State Bank hosting food drives to benefit Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 11:12amRENO – Two Nevada State Bank branches will host food drives to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada’s “Feed NV and the Sierra” campaign, kicking off and supporting Hunger Action Month.
Honor Guard lays wreath for Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell, killed in the line of duty
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/14/2020 - 12:52pmThis morning, Honor Guard laid the wreath in honor of Deputy Carl Howell, EOW August 15, 2015.
Carl was a true law enforcement professional by every measure and a friend to everyone he ever came in contact with.
Carson City rifle range safety volunteers sought
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 12:29pmCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is seeking individuals who are interested in volunteering as NRA Range Safety Officers. These volunteers will supervise participants at the Carson Rifle and Pistol Range to ensure safe practices and procedures.
Supervisor and former fire chief to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/07/2020 - 1:37amStacey Giomi, Ward 1 Supervisor, former Fire Chief, and Regional Director of Operations for Rural Programs and Director of Facilities & Emergency Preparedness at Nevada Health Centers, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic Men's Committee's tele-luncheon. Nevada Health Centers is a state-wide organization that provides medical and dental care to over 50,000 low-income, uninsured, underinsured and geographically isolated residents of Nevada. It is the largest community health center in Nevada, with locations in seven different Nevada counties.
CASA of Carson City to hold information hour this Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/04/2020 - 11:03amHello and welcome! CASA of Carson City is looking for men and women, 21 years of age and older, to volunteer and advocate for children that are currently in foster care.
Appeals Court candidate to speak at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/30/2020 - 3:11pmBonnie Bulla, who was appointed to Department 3 of the Nevada Court of Appeals by Governor Steve Sisolak in February 2019, and is running to retain that seat in the November general election, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She is opposed by Susan Bush, a Las Vegas attorney in private practice.
24 new badges prepare area Girl Scouts to be ambitious, decisive leaders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 1:14pmCARSON CITY — Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Girl Scouts of the USA announced Monday there are 24 new badges designed to help girls practice ambitious leadership in the crucial areas of automotive engineering, STEM career exploration, entrepreneurship, and civics, many of which remain male-dominated.
Local non-profit agencies around Carson City offer food services for families in need
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 12:46pmIn the midst of COVID-19, several local non-profits, churches, homeless shelters and social services are helping those in need. Community food resources in the Carson City, Minden, Silver Springs, Yerington, Gardnerville and Dayton areas have put together plans and options during these unprecedented times.
Lightning strikes cause multiple fire starts in Douglas County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 4:54pmUPDATE 5:30PM: A brush unit from Carson City Fire Department, called for a mutual assist in Douglas County, has been called back to quarters as East Fork Fire Protection District indicates it may have a handle on the lightning sparked wildfires earlier. Volunteer fire engines in the East Fork Fire Protection District were also released. East Fork and BLM brush units remain in fire start areas.
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East Fork Fire Protection District and Carson City Fire Department were called Tuesday afternoon to multiple wild land fires, likely caused by lightning strikes.
Mills Park pickleball court project in Carson City complete and open for play
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/21/2020 - 7:10amWe are proud to announce the first phase of the Mills Park Pickleball Court conversion project in Carson City is completed. As of Tuesday, July 21, 2020, the courts are open to the public.
This phase consists of four dedicated pickleball courts with permanent nets, installed on the westernmost of the two asphalt-base tennis courts.
Study investigates link between clothes dryer lint, microplastic pollution in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/20/2020 - 1:31pmLast year, Desert Research Institute (DRI) and the League to Save Lake Tahoe detected microplastics in Lake Tahoe for the first time ever, many of which were microfibers. This discovery revealed that microplastic pollution is not just present in oceans, but also in mountains and lakes, including highly protected areas like Lake Tahoe.
Prepare Girls for Kindergarten with Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s Virtual Events Series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 11:15amCARSON CITY — Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is launching a free “Make New Friends” virtual event series to ensure that all girls are prepared to start kindergarten with confidence.
Mardy Fish was the big splash Sunday at Lake Tahoe's American Century Championship
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 5:53amMardy Fish won the 31st American Century Championship at Edgewood Tahoe on Sunday with a three-round total of 76 in the Stableford scoring system used at the popular celebrity golf tournament.
Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range annual passes available following $800K in improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 10:36amWith support from the Nevada Department of Wildlife Hunter Education Program, Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act and Carson City’s Capital Improvement Program, the City recently invested more than $800,000 into its Rifle and Pistol Range.
Leave Your Hate at Home (Letter)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/06/2020 - 11:37amDon’t spew your hate at me.
On Saturday, July 4, 2020, Independence Day, I was on the Nevada State Capitol Grounds in Carson City. This is where I was the target of a hostile verbal assault: “Get out of here! You don’t belong here! You’re not welcome here!”
Forest Service: Responsible recreation, safe practices and fire awareness urged this July 4 weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/02/2020 - 9:05amThe July 4 holiday weekend at Lake Tahoe will look and feel different this year with basin firework shows canceled and social distancing safety practices required on beaches, campgrounds and along hiking trails. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Forest Service says it is hopeful the holiday period will be a great opportunity for people to get outside to celebrate Independence Day and all the wonders of Lake Tahoe.
AYSO Carson City Youth Soccer opens fall 2020 registration for kids of all ages
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 7:55pmThe AYSO Carson City Youth Soccer Region 140 organization is bringing excitement back to the state capitol.
Registration for the upcoming fall season is open for kids ages 3-18. Early bird registration ends July 15 and can be made online or in-person at Yogurt Beach, located at 3228 N. Carson St. in Carson City. In-person registration will be held Wednesday, July 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Carson City parks foundation pick Friends of Silver Saddle, Cinderlite as 2020 Community Award recipients
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 9:47amPeriodically, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation recognizes individuals, organizations, and businesses for having made notable contributions to our community and for their support of the Foundation’s and Carson City Parks Department’s missions by selecting them to receive a Community Award. FCCPR’s Board of Directors recently selected Friends of Silver Saddle and Cinderlite Trucking Corporation and Materials (Cinderlite) for this year’s Community Awards.
Carson City arrests: Woman jailed for suspected DUI after hitting light pole, driving away
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 10:43amA 36-year-old woman was arrested Monday for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, failure to stop at the scene of an accident, driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance, a Carson City sheriff's report states.
Nevada division announces new tribal coordinator for emergency response
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/21/2020 - 6:43amThe Nevada Division of Emergency Management is pleased to name Cassandra Darrough as DEM's Tribal Coordinator, helping with emergency management support for Nevada’s 27 federally-recognized Tribal Nations in close collaboration with Nevada Indian Commission.
Applicants sought for Carson City Library Board of Trustees position
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 7:21amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Library Board of Trustees. There is currently one open position for a four-year term that will end in June 2024.
Volunteer with Carson City Parks for Weedy Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 3:43pmCarson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space welcomes you to our Volunteer Series: Weedy Wednesdays! This volunteer series is running every third Wednesday June through August of this year. Join us after your workday from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at various trails and open spaces around our city to learn about vegetation and work to remove noxious weeds.
Election Day underway in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 11:53amToday is election day in Carson City and throughout the state of Nevada, and due to COVID-19, things are happening a little differently this year.
For example, ballots were mailed in March to every registered voter throughout the Silver State to lessen the need for voters to turn up in person to cast their ballots.
Supervisors seek to fill four Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority positions
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 9:35amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority. This board oversees all tourism matters within Carson City.