May 2017
Carson City health inspections report for May 12-16, 2017
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 12:08pmHere are the Carson City area restaurant and food service inspection reports for May 12-16, 2017, see link below:
Carson City Weather: Warming trend, Sierra snowmelt prompts flood watch for region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 11:28am
With rising temperatures bringing snowmelt runoff from the Sierra, a Flood Watch is in effect beginning Sunday for much of the region, including Carson City, Lyon, Washoe and Douglas counties, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
With flood potential growing, Lyon County to hold volunteer sandbag event Saturday
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 11:01amEvent Date:
May 20, 2017 - 8:00am
Lyon County has been notified by the National Weather Service that flows on the Walker River are being forecasted to run higher than what was earlier anticipated, according to county manager Jeff Page.
Nevada employment division's vocational rehabilitation program honored for volunteer work
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 10:38amVOICE, a program that assists students with disabilities obtain employment was recently honored by the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for its volunteer efforts with the organization.
WNC Workshop: Hoop Houses, Structures and Season Extension
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 10:33am
Event Date:
June 16, 2017 (All day) From the type of structure to season extension practices, growing in hoop houses is more complicated than field production. This workshop explores many of the variables to consider, including new technologies on the market. Learn about options for hoop house structures and season extension so that you can make the best choices for your farm. The workshop will include a producer panel discussion and tour of hoop houses at the University Main Station Farm.
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Junior gardeners welcome at Buckland Station
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 10:17amEvent Date:
May 27, 2017 - 10:00am
SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – If you are naturally curious, like to learn by doing, love playing in the dirt and are between the ages of 6 and 12, join a park interpreter in the garden at Buckland Station to experience the satisfaction that comes from caring for something over time. Please bring water, sun protection, insect repellant, gardening gloves and comfortable closed-toe shoes.
WHEN: Saturday, May 27, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Historic Buckland Station. Buckland Station is located approximately 9 miles south of
the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for Army desertion warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 10:08amTwo people were booked into Carson City jail on Thursday for separate felony warrants, Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies said.
Parking lot book sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 7:47am
Event Date:
May 20, 2017 - 10:00am Dog-Eared books is having a parking lot book sale Saturday May 20 from 10am to 4pm. For $5 fill up a bag with your favorite books! You are highly encouraged stuff your bag as full as possible! Bring your own or bags are available.
Dog-Eared books is located at 361 Fairview Drive, right across the street from Lowe's in Carson City.
Hope to see all you great readers there.
Friday, May 19: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 5:10amEvent Date:
May 19, 2017 (All day)
Bike to work week comes to a close, and there is one heck of a party to celebrate. Leave a little extra time this morning to get to work safely, and get some free coffee if you're sporting a helmet. This evening, McFadden Plaza will be filled with riders, games, raffles, and music courtesy of the Whitehats. Stick close to downtown and you'll be rewarded with World Dance at Comma Coffee, or some laughs with Comedian Milt Abel at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget.
FRIDAY: Bike to Work Day/Bike to Work Week
Carson City supervisors extend moratorium on recreational marijuana
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/19/2017 - 1:09amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday decided to extend a ban on the sale of recreational marijuana until an ordinance addressing the new business is drafted.
