February 2020
Pre-caucus Caffeine with Patricia Ackerman
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 1:16pm
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February 22, 2020 - 9:00am Pre-caucus caffeine with congressional candidate Patricia Ackerman. It's a big day! An important day. Patricia will be at Comma Coffee this Saturday, from 9-10 am to offer help in navigating how the caucus works and answer questions about the caucus or just come meet Patricia, the woman fighting to be your next congresswoman.
Comma Coffee is at 312 South Carson Street, Carson City.
More than 77,000 Democrats cast early votes in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:09pmMore than 33,000 Nevada Democrats participated in the final day of early voting on Tuesday, pushing the total to more than 77,000, the party announced Wednesday via Twitter.
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Candidate Q&A: Klobuchar campaign playing catch-up in Nevada
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:00pmMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar has not had as much of a presence in Nevada as some of the other Democratic candidates for president. Though she staffed up in the state in late 2019, she’s been outspent here by ...
Obituary: Shirlee Veverka
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:43pm
Shirlee Leah Boyer Veverka, age 84, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020, from complications of Parkinson’s disease, at her daughter’s home in Carson City, Nevada, surrounded by her four children.
American Red Cross, Northern Nevada rural counties partner for emergency response exercise
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:17pmWhen disaster strikes, emergency response teams ramp up quickly to safeguard lives. Providing immediate shelter is often a first priority. In order to practice and ensure the safety of our residents, the Red Cross of Northern Nevada, in collaboration with emergency management from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, will set up two simulated shelters next month.
Carson City Chamber awards hospitality scholarship to CHS senior paralyzed in 2017 rollover
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:07pm
After three years of announcing the availability of scholarships to those who would seek to pursue a degree in hospitality, the Carson City Chamber was finally able to award a $1,135 scholarship to a very deserving student who has chosen to pursue a degree in hotel management.
Q&D Construction Leads Major Projects in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 11:35am
Q&D Construction, a Northern Nevada contractor, will lead construction on the Heroes Memorial Building renovation project in Carson City, the new emergency department and covered connector at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center and the Elko County Osino Interchange, and will co-lead the construction of a terminal expansion at Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell, Mont.
The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe, Spa Edgewood named 4-Star Hotel and Spa In Forbes Travel Guide’s 2020 Star Awards
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 11:14am
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February 14, 2020 (All day) Forbes Travel Guide, the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, today announced its annual Star Rating list, presenting The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe and Spa Edgewood with new Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel and spa awards. The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe and Spa Edgewood will be showcased with all of the Star Award winners on ForbesTravelGuide.com.
Rumors of dog lice in Carson City Dog Parks unsubstantiated, says Parks and Rec
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:28am
Rumors about a potential outbreak of dog lice in two Carson City dog parks went through social media last week and early this week, but according to David Navarro, Parks Operation Superintendent for Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, those rumors are unsubstantiated.
Carson City Schools offer pre-kindergarten, parent opportunities and activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 10:08amEvent Date:
February 26, 2020 - 6:00pm
The Carson City School District Pre-K Office is inviting parents to “Save The Date” for three separate parent engagement opportunities and activities for children who will be 4-years-old by Sept. 30, 2020. The three events, dates and times are listed below:
