January 2019
JoAnne Skelly column: Climate Change Impacts on Nevada
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:45am
I have been curious how climate change will affect Nevada in years to come. I found an informative site here that is put out by climatecentral.org.
Special Workshop of the Board of Supervisors to be held Thursday, Jan. 24
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:35amEvent Date:
January 24, 2019 - 8:30am
On Thursday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m., there will be a special workshop of the board of supervisors that is open to the public to discuss objectives and goals of Carson City.
The meeting will be held at Adams Hub for Innovation, located at 111 W. Proctor Street.
As always, the public is invited to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of this public body.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, MLK Day, Jan. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:20am
Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday to honor the civil rights leader. Schools and most all state, local and national government offices are closed for the day. Ahead, skies are clearing and the storm overnight has begun to move out. After 10 a.m. the National Weather services says we will have sunny skies with a high of 39.
Nevada Rainbow Girls to host Feb. 16 Valentines Painting with a Pal and Chili
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 6:07pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Feb 17 2019 .
February 16, 2019 - 10:00am
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February 17, 2019 - 10:00am The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a youth service organization for girls between the ages of 11– 20, established in 1922 and we are hosting a Valentine's painting party for the community to attend, suggested age 5 and up. We will be at the Carson Lodge, 113 Washington St., Carson City on Feb. 16.
Guard Michael Lewis II transfers from Duquesne to Nevada
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 5:56pm
There will be plenty of competition in Nevada’s backcourt next season, despite losing three senior guards from this year’s basketball squad.
Warm Up with a Fiery Violin Concerto Featuring the Great Elizabeth Pitcairn and the Thrilling Oratorio, Elijah?'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 5:26pm
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February 16, 2019 - 4:00pm TOCCATA, Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus presents celebrated American violin virtuoso Elizabeth Pitcairn performing one of the 10 greatest violin concertos of all time. And more than 100 singers and instrumentalists bring you Mendelssohn’s spectacular “Elijah.” Hear the concert at Carson Valley Methodist Church in Gardnerville on Saturday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. Other performances Feb. 9-17 in Incline, South Lake, and Reno.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Carson City region into Monday morning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 4:32pm
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect Sunday night through Monday morning for the greater Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley areas while a Winter Storm Warning in effect at Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.
Catmandu hosts 'Caturday Night Out' fundraising gala
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 4:26pm
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February 16, 2019 (All day) After 5 years and more than 1500 cats and kittens saved, Catmandu is hosting their first ever big event on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Carson Nugget Casino, 507 Carson Street, Carson City! “Caturday Night Out,” a fun-filled night for animal lovers, will include dinner, music and dancing with live band One Way Street, door prizes, a raffle, and auction.
Doors open at 5 pm. A buffet dinner featuring both a vegetarian and meat option starts at 6 pm. Emcee Monty Wolf of KOH radio takes the stage after dinner for the raffle, prizes and auction or silent auction.
Sheriffs confident man arrested in Carson City responsible for slayings in Reno, Gardnerville
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 2:50pm
A man residing in Carson City was arrested in connection with murders in Gardnerville and Washoe County, according to sheriffs from Reno, Douglas County and Carson City.
On Saturday, Jan. 19, Wilbur Ernesti Martinez Guzman, 19, who resides in Carson City, was arrested in connection with the murders in Douglas County and Washoe County.
According to Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam, law enforcement agencies are confident there is enough evidence to link Guzman to all four homicides.
Unique finds can be had in Carson City where pigs fly
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 1:39pm
Bargain hunters never know what will surface when they go in search of a sale. And when they find something worth purchasing, they often come back for more.
