February 2021

Carson City's Kaia FIT and Tumbleweeds Gymnastics host March 7 blood drive

Event Date: 
March 7, 2021 - 10:00am

Kaia FIT and Tumbleweeds Gymnastics is hosting a blood drive 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 7 in the yoga room at 3633 Research Way, Suite 104, in Carson City.

Nevada Division of Water Resources to measure well water levels this March

CARSON CITY — This March, the Nevada Division of Water Resources will be measuring groundwater levels in irrigation and stock water wells throughout various regions across the state.

Nevada Congressman Amodei votes against $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Nevada's Second Congressional District Rep. Mark Amodei released the following statement Saturday on H.R. 1319, also known as the American Rescue Plan Act. It passed the U.S. House of Representatives, 219 to 212, with one not voting.

Northern Nevada gardening and landscaping: Pea planting time nears

After the year we just had where everything was on hold for so long, I’m feeling encouraged that it’s pea planting time again. It makes life almost feel normal. St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional designated time for getting peas in the ground, as long as the soil has thawed and is workable.

Nevada State Contractors Board to host 'Hammers and Hope' virtual event

Event Date: 
March 11, 2021 - 10:30am

In honor of National Women in Construction Week, Nevada State Contractors Board will hold the second annual “Hammers & Hope” event, geared towards introducing/highlighting the many construction industry career opportunities for women in the community, with a particular focus on women in need and high school students considering future career paths.

Spectacular views along the east side of the Carson River

Saturday's hike along the east side of the Carson River was met with some spectacular views.

Full Moon at Dawn over Carson City

February’s spectacular full moon setting over the mountains in Carson City.

Brewery Art Center's Flatbed Concert returns to Carson City today with New Wave Crave

Today, Sunday, Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concerts return with plenty of energy and 80s music flair as New Wave Crave will cruise through the Seeliger neighborhood in Carson City between 3 and 5 p.m.

Scholarship application period open for 2021 Battle Born PTA scholarships

Event Date: 
March 1, 2021 (All day)
March 8, 2021 (All day)
March 15, 2021 (All day)
March 22, 2021 (All day)
March 29, 2021 (All day)

Battle Born PTA is accepting applications until March 31, 2021 for up to $25,000 in scholarships including two new education scholarships. In addition to general scholarships, Battle Born PTA, the statewide unit of the Nevada PTA, is offering a new scholarship opportunity for current non-licensed school employees who wish to become a licensed educator.

Nevada lawmakers introduce bill to prevent the poor from losing license for unpaid traffic tickets

Lawmakers have proposed a bill to end driver’s license suspensions for unpaid minor traffic fines and fees, which generally are assessed on poorer Nevadans.