March 2020
Carson City School District responds to statewide closure, details to be unveiled soon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 4:54pm
Due to increasing concern around COVID-19, Nevada Gov. Sisolak, after consulting with local and state agencies and officials, has decided all school in Nevada will be closed starting Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 3. With this direction, All Carson City School District schools will be closed for three weeks starting Monday, March 16.
Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada to close in footstep with statewide school closures
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 4:50pmAs some of you may already know, Governor Sisolak today in a press conference ordered the closure of all Nevada K-12 schools until April 6. We will be following the guidance of our state government and closing our doors for the same time period to protect our Club members and our community.
Sisolak announces statewide public school closures until April to reduce coronavirus spread
Submitted by admin on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 3:22pm
Gov. Steve Sisolak has ordered temporary closures for schools across the state, the most drastic step yet taken by Nevada authorities to limit spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Southwest Gas announces temporary moratorium on disconnections for non-payment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 2:45pmSouthwest Gas announced Friday that it is putting a temporary moratorium in place to protect consumers who can't pay their utility bill due to financial hardship associated with the coronavirus pandemic.
Carson City, South Carson Street road project report for March 16-22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 12:55pm
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 16-22, 2020. Also included is the South Carson Street Project schedule for the week. For updates or changes in the schedule, go to CarsonProud.com. Work scheduled for this week includes:
Carson Host Lions Club Postpones 2020 Crab Feed fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 11:22am
Event Date:
March 27, 2020 (All day) The 2020 Carson Lions Club Annual Crab Feed is being postponed from March 27 to a new date of June 26, 2020 due to coronavirus concerns. For additional information contact Sam Herceg at 775-721-9947.
Spring ahead Northern Nevada gardeners by preparing soil now
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 10:56am
Successful Nevada gardeners know that Nevada soils are worth the toil to ensure a great garden. Our native soils are low in organic matter due to low rainfall amounts. In addition, they are more alkaline than soils rich in organic matter. The alkalinity of a soil often interferes with micronutrient availability causing nutrient deficiencies in plants. The good news is that by adding organic matter, our soils can support healthy plants and yield good harvests.
Senator Square: Maker Monday at CHS library, students create Damonte Ranch support banner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:21am
Editor's Note: The following Senator Square column was submitted before the Carson City School District's announcement regarding school activities. All school, district, and non-district sponsored athletics, extra-curricular activities, assemblies, concerts, practices, and events are suspended effective Monday, March 16, 2020 until further notice. Activities and events scheduled later in the school year, including graduation ceremonies will be evaluated closer to the date. Go here to read the notice.
State museums in Nevada closed through end of March due to coronavirus concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:13amEvent Date:
March 15, 2020 (All day)
March 22, 2020 (All day)
March 29, 2020 (All day)
CARSON CITY — Nevada’s seven state museums are closing to the public until the end of the month in response to the Coronavirus outbreak.
CASI's March 26 Understanding Your Pet's Behavior presentation to be postponed
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/15/2020 - 9:03am
Event Date:
March 26, 2020 (All day) Due to the need to be extra diligent, CASI is cancelling the March 26th Kelley Bollen presentation "The Amazingness of our Dog and Cat Friends". We plan on bringing Kelley back April 30 for a seminar titled "Why Does My Dog Do That" and continue the series with a different topic each month through October.
Thank you for your understanding and hope to see you in April!
