March 2020
Nevada hoops: Men earn MW honors, 2nd-round loss for women
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 8:10pmThree players from the Nevada men’s basketball team earned Mountain West Conference postseason media honors on Monday.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, March 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 7:42pmThe thaw continues around the capital city as we head into Tuesday with highs expected in the mid-50s. Events lined up feature morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered, Carson City TRIAD will give a presentation at the senior center on scams targeting older adults. Also on tap, the Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents a Jimmy Stewart favorite "You Can't Take it With You" at the BAC; if you love music, there's Big-Band Jazz X2 at the Carson City Community Center, and you can join Carson Now as it celebrates its 10th anniversary at Living the Good Life.
Carson City Library efforts help secure federal funding for libraries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 5:21pmThe American Library Association honored Carson City Library and its cohorts for 2019 advocacy efforts, helping restore federal library funding after it was proposed to be eliminated for the third time last spring.
WNC's National Student Nurses Association hosts spaghetti dinner this Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 5:16pmThe Western Nevada College chapter of the National Student Nurses Association proudly presents our annual Spaghetti Feed, this Friday March 6th, 2020 from 5-8 pm.
Price of admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Please come hungry! During our family friendly event we will be hosting our silent auction comprised of items donated by many businesses’ in the Northern Nevada area.
We will also be drawing the winner of our annual 50/50 raffle; the winner will receive 50 percent of the proceeds and the winners of the raffles from years past have made anywhere from $600- $1000.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash near Spooner Junction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 4:54pmCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Monday afternoon to the area of Spooner Junction, I-580 and Highway 50 West, for a vehicle crash.
Carson City, heath officials statewide continue to monitor coronavirus, no cases in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 3:58pmCarson City Health and Human Services is continuously monitoring the current outbreak of COVID-19, a disease caused by a new coronavirus first identified in China. To date, there are no confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 in Nevada, and 0 people under investigation in Carson City, Douglas, and Lyon counties.
Lisa Schuette files for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 3:20pmRetired Carson City teacher and longtime animal welfare advocate Lisa Schuette filed candidacy paperwork today for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. Current Ward 4 Supervisor John Barrette is not running for re-election.
Preserving History: A Basic Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 3:11pmThe Nevada State Archives is providing a free basic preservation workshop on March 12, 2020 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. The training will cover preserving documents and photos, storage methods for various types of records, as well as information about electronic records. No previous experience is required; this training is open to anyone who might be interested. The training will be held at the Nevada State Library and Archives Building, 100 N. Stewart Street, Carson City.
More country for Tahoe: Rascal Flatts hits Harveys July 11
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 2:57pmIt will be the last round for country music’s Rascal Flatts and the band will celebrate its 20th anniversary and farewell tour on Saturday, July 11, at Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena.
Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski to Hold 'Breakfast with Brad' this Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 1:57pmCarson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will host “Breakfast with Brad” this Friday, March 6, from 7:00 to 8:00 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited to attend.