March 2020
Nevada Census 2020 offers information, advises the potential for scams targeting upcoming count
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 10:04amTo maintain clarity and ensure the public is aware of any fraudulent activity Nevada Census 2020 advises the best way to protect against scams is to know what to look for when approached or when receiving correspondence to the related to the upcoming Census count.
Carson City area events for Monday, March 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 7:02pm
The first Monday of March should bring clearing skies and sunshine after a weekend of wild weather. Activities include a discussion and documentary viewing regarding the high cost of pharmaceutical drugs, plus Read Across America storytime for young children at the Carson City Library, fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
Carson City area road report for week of March 2-8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 6:43pm
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 2-8, 2020. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
JoAnne Skelly column: Climate change and gardening
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 1:05pm
I just read an interesting article called “How are gardeners adapting to climate change?” in the British magazine “Gardens Illustrated.” The authors interviewed head gardeners at National Trust properties across the United Kingdom. All the gardeners were seeing effects of climate change such as “floods to drier summers.”
True crime, paranormal writer Janice Oberding featured speaker at Nevada State Library and Archives luncheon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 12:40pmEvent Date:
March 10, 2020 - 12:00pm
Local author, Janice Oberding, will be the featured speaker for the March Nevada in Small Bites brown bag lunch. Aside from those who were incarcerated there, she is one of only a few people who have spent an entire night at Alcatraz.
Lyon County Republican Central Committee meets Saturday in Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 12:24pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2020 - 10:00am Lyon County Republican Central Committee will meet on Saturday, March 7 in Dayton at the Lyon County Utilities Building located at 34 Lakes Blvd., Dayton.
The meeting commences at 10 a.m. This is a great opportunity to meet Republicans and local and state officials. Updates on the precinct meetings held earlier in February and information on the upcoming Lyon County Convention and Nevada state convention will be discussed. For more information, contact Scott at keller@hsne50.com
Mac the Naw: Fish bites, weather changes and a special birthday at Topaz with grandpa
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 12:22pm
Hello fellow anglers. I had to stop and realize what time of year it was the other day. I was in Tahoe for business and had brought a heavy jacket as well as a dress jacket for work.
It's Your City: Concert for center that helps Carson City homeless to feature Tom Petty tribute with Michael Furlong Band
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 11:42am
In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with DeeDee Foremaster, director of Do Drop In, a local center in Carson City that provides services for the homeless.
The two discuss its "A Face in the Crowd" fundraiser that will be happening this Saturday, March 7, a Fuji Park featuring the music of Tom Petty presented by nationally renowned tribute music sensation The Michael Furlong Band.
Carson High School Bowling Team are Northern Nevada Champions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 10:58am
Congratulations to the Carson High School Bowling Team who are the Northern Nevada champs after the team beat Reed High School 24 to 21 to win the HDIBP championship Wednesday at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno.
Carson City area Sunday weather update: Snow through this morning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/01/2020 - 7:33am
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 10 a.m. Sunday for the Carson City area and valley floors and noon for Lake Tahoe and surroundings areas in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service. With the return of snow, many chain restrictions are in place Sunday morning across the Sierra and western Nevada.
