October 2020
Bill extends pandemic-driven flexibility for Nevadans to access additional food benefits
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 3:30pm
A bill signed into law last week allows the state to extend — for as long as a year at a time — waivers that make it easier for Nevadans to access additional food benefits.
Nevada Department of Transportation launches redesigned customer service portal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:44pm
CARSON CITY — In celebration of National Customer Service Week beginning Monday, Oct. 5, the Nevada Department of Transportation is announcing a new on-line customer service portal providing enhanced access to Nevada highway information through the nevadadot.com website.
Roving on Mars: Join Carson City Library Monday for virtual program with NASA scientist
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 11:50am
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Repeats every day until Tue Oct 06 2020 .
October 5, 2020 - 2:30pm
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October 6, 2020 - 2:30pm Meet Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a collaborator on the Mars Curiosity Rover and a member of the Mars analog mission science team. There will be a presentation on the Red Planet and Q&A. Our group activity is helping our own rover navigate across Mars.
Carson City Complete Streets Project, roundabout nears finish in time for Nevada Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 11:36am
With the South Carson Street Project winding down, Carson City is getting closer to a completed "Complete Streets Project" and anticipates reaching the Nevada Day deadline. The roundabout is nearly ready and already in use at some capacity, according to CarsonProud.com.
The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is a go, get ready to follow the clues to find the medallion
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 11:12am
Despite the Nevada Day Parade being cancelled this year, there are many Nevada Day events still happening, and one of them is the popular Nevada Day Treasure Hunt!
Northern Nevada gardening with JoAnne Skelly: Fall lawn fertilizing
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 9:31am
This spring I told myself I would remember to fertilize the lawn in the fall, because I forgot in 2019. I noticed the grass didn’t seem as strong this year and I had a lot more weeds such as clover and black medic infesting the lawn. Now fall is here and I’m ready to fertilize!
Nevada Artists Association call for Artists to enter Nevada Day Show
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 9:21amEvent Date:
October 6, 2020 (All day)
October 7, 2020 (All day)
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October 20, 2020 (All day)
The Nevada Artists Association will be accepting entries for the judged 2020 Nevada Day Show on Oct. 24. Instructions on how to enter, the entry form and rules can all be found at the Nevada Artists Association website here.
Tahoe agency moves to streamline large-scale fuel reduction projects to reduce wildfire threat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 9:12am
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday approved key updates to forest management ordinances that will streamline large-scale fuel reduction projects and continue reducing the threat of catastrophic wildfire in the Tahoe Basin.
Clear Creek Bowmen announces annual Turkey Shoot
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 9:03am
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Repeats every 3 days until Sun Oct 18 2020 .
October 18, 2020 (All day) Sunday October 18th the Clear Creek Bowmen will be holding their annual Turkey Shoot. It will be a 35 3D target, unmarked yardage shoot (range finders ok). No, you’re not going to be shooting at live turkeys, but you will be competing to win a frozen one!
Carson City Symphony opens 37th season with a virtual celebration of capital city history
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/04/2020 - 8:49amEvent Date:
October 4, 2020 (All day)
October 11, 2020 (All day)
October 18, 2020 (All day)
October 25, 2020 (All day)
November 1, 2020 (All day)
The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 37th season with a virtual community music and dance project celebrating Carson City history, the “Hank Monk Schottische” virtual performance project. Instrumental musicians and dancers of all ages are invited to participate.
