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March 2020

Carson City, South Carson Street road report for week of March 9-15

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 2:28pm

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 9-15, 2020. This report also includes the South Carson Street Project. Businesses are open and accessible. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.

It's Your City features upcoming Carson City theater production of 'Heathers, The Musical'

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 1:01pm
Event Date: 
March 20, 2020 (All day)
March 21, 2020 (All day)
March 22, 2020 (All day)

In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with half of the sister team of Wild Horse Stage Company, part of Wild Horse Productions, and its upcoming production of "Heathers, The Musical: High School Edition" which begins later this month.

Sierra Scott is directing this high school edition of "Heathers" the musical, which runs weekends, March 20-29, at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater in Carson City. Go here to watch the video interview.

JoAnne Skelly: Thinking of Spring? Try your blossoms indoors

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 11:06am
By JoAnne Skelly

My friend Sarah suggested I write about forcing blossoms indoors since we are all anxiously awaiting spring color to arrive on trees and shrubs. Forcing blossoms gives us a lovely spring preview. The idea is to cut finger-sized non-essential branches of spring-flowering trees and shrubs, stick them in a vase of water indoors and wait for blossoms to open.

2nd Washoe County presumptive positive coronavirus case reported, man isolated at home

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 10:30am
Washoe County Health District

A second Washoe County resident has contracted COVID-19, also known as Novel Coronavirus, the Washoe County Health District announced Sunday.

Carson City deputies arrest male for minor consuming, attempting to flee while handcuffed

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 10:05am

A 20-year-old man was arrested in the area of Menlo Drive for suspicion of minor consuming alcohol and obstruction, a Carson City sheriff's report states.

Parks and Rec director featured at Thursday's Carson City Native And Newcomers Club

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 8:32am
Event Date: 
March 12, 2020 - 11:30am
By Velma Meister

All are invited to the Carson City Native And Newcomers Club meeting on Thursday, March 12. Our club is a nonprofit serving the Carson City area. We meet monthly except, August, for lunch and discussion.

Muscle Powered hosts Tuesday evening hike at Riverview Park

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 8:23am
Event Date: 
March 10, 2020 - 5:30pm
By Muscle Powered

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

Carson City Republican women to hear Sen. Dean Heller at March 17 luncheon

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 8:13am
Event Date: 
March 17, 2020 - 11:00am

The Carson City Republican Women's Club will hear former U.S. Senator from Nevada Dean Heller at its upcoming luncheon, Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Casino Fandango in Carson City. Senator Heller will address the current political atmosphere. Social time is 11 a.m. and the meeting will be called to order at 11:30 a.m.

The charge for the meeting is $25 per person and reservations are mandatory by Friday, March 15. Please contact Lori at 775-220-3646 or at the carsonrepublicanwomen@gmail.com website to make reservations.

Senator Square: Head coach, players offer free Carson City basketball clinic

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 8:04am
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By Phil Brady

“We did our free clinic at the Community Center, and what a turnout we had; around 100 participants showed up, we had a ton of fun, and we even had high school varsity players help coach the clinic as well” said Carson High School Varsity Basketball coach Jordan Glover.

Local American Family Insurance agency owner Kadee Mason earns 
top honor for customer service

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 7:30am
Submitted to Carson Now

Kadee Mason, an American Family Insurance agency owner in Carson City, Nev., has been recognized for providing an outstanding customer experience under the American Star Excellence in Customer Experience Certification Program.