February 2021
WNC to hold first paramedic graduation ceremony this Saturday at Carson City campus
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 12:09pmEvent Date:
February 20, 2021 - 10:00am
Western Nevada College’s Paramedicine program has only been in existence since the start of the decade but already plans are in place to celebrate the graduation of 11 paramedics.
Carson City's annual St. Teresa Crab Feed reimagined to feature all the trimmings, at-home party kits, auction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 11:54amEvent Date:
March 6, 2021 (All day)
CARSON CITY — Tickets are available now for at-home crab feed party kits to benefit St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School as part of the school’s crab feed fundraiser to be held Saturday, March 6.
This year’s 18th annual crab feed has been reimagined as an at-home event, with drive-through pick-up of gourmet crab meal kits for guests to enjoy from the comfort and safety of home.
Carson City area weather: Light mountain snow, gusty winds through Saturday, then warming
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 11:10am
The first of two weather systems will move through the region late Thursday, mostly affecting areas from Tahoe north in the Sierra and near the Oregon border in western Nevada. A second wave follows Friday into Saturday, potentially impacting all areas of the Sierra and western Nevada.
UNR Extension brings free education in gardening, self-sufficiency and more to Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 9:20am
While many think of the University of Nevada, Reno being specific to the Biggest Little City, the UNR Extension Office right here in Carson City is as local as they come, and its mission is bringing agriculture, horticulture, community development and more to the capital city and its surrounding regions.
Carson City man and two women in Douglas County jail in connection to stolen vehicles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 8:40am
MINDEN — On Monday, Feb. 15, 2021 at 8:15 a.m., Douglas County Sheriff's Office deputies observed a stolen white Dodge Challenger. The vehicle had been reported stolen to the Mesa Police Department in Mesa, Arizona.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 update: 2 deaths, 13 new cases and 20 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 6:14pm
Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 that there are 2 additional deaths due to COVID-19 in the Quad County region. We are also reporting 13 new cases and 20 additional recoveries of COVID-19.
Nevada to open up vaccines to seniors 65 and above at retail pharmacies starting next week
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 5:07pm
Nevadans between the ages of 65 and 69 will be eligible to receive the vaccine next week at retail pharmacies across the state, officials announced Wednesday.
Polka Dot Powerhouse Carson City events this Friday and Feb. 25
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 3:14pm
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Repeats every day until Thu Feb 25 2021 .
February 19, 2021 - 9:00am
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February 20, 2021 - 9:00am
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February 21, 2021 - 9:00am
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February 22, 2021 - 9:00am
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February 23, 2021 - 9:00am
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February 24, 2021 - 9:00am
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February 25, 2021 - 9:00am If you are looking to connect with amazing women in Carson City and over 3,000 dynamic women across the country then you need to check out Polka Dot Powerhouse.
Douglas adopts Zoom Webinar as newest way for public to participate in public comment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 3:11pmMINDEN — Douglas County updated their process for providing public comment via Zoom as meetings continue to be accessed online. Those who choose to participate and provide public comment via Zoom will need to do so through advanced registration with the Zoom Webinar feature.
The Comstock comes to life after 5 p.m. each third Thursday of the month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/17/2021 - 3:00pmEvent Date:
February 18, 2021 - 5:00pm
March 18, 2021 - 5:00pm
April 18, 2021 - 5:00pm
May 18, 2021 - 5:00pm
As the restrictions remain, businesses in Virginia City are looking to entice visitors to come up on the third Thursday of each month as many shops, attractions, restaurants and saloons keep their doors open past the normal closing time.
