April 2021
Carson City Senior Center to reopen Monday, May 3; volunteers needed
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:25pmThe Carson City Senior Center, located at 911 Beverly Drive, will reopen on Monday, May 3 with regular hours of operation, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Carson City SDA food pantry open tonight; Wednesdays and Sundays beginning in May
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 12:05pmThe Carson City SDA Church Food Pantry is open tonight, Tuesday, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 405 College Parkway, just West of Roop Street. If you are need of food, come on by.
Governor announces launch of Nevada Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 10:58amCARSON CITY — Tuesday, at Recovery Advocacy Day 2021, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak announced his endorsement and the launch of the Nevada Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative to be housed at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for possessing drugs and bank cards that weren't his
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 10:51amA 30-year-old man was arrested Monday for alleged multiple drug offenses and for being in possession of bank cards that were not his, according to a Carson City sheriff's booking report.
Carson City Sheriff's Office launches '101 Days of Summer' to address drug, alcohol addiction
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 9:33amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office initiative titled “101 Days of Summer” series is kicking off the summer by providing the following resources in an effort to educate the community on drug and alcohol addiction, to provide those suffering from addiction the methods and tools needed to seek help, as well as provide encouragement and support to the families.
Carson City Senior Center boosts local vaccinations through community partnerships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 9:01amThe Carson City Senior Citizen's Center has helped boost vaccination numbers by hosting a weekly vaccination clinic for 450 people throughout March and April. In partnership with Smith’s Food & Drug and Immunize Nevada, vaccinating just over 100 people each week.
Carson City school board agrees to maintain existing schedule for students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 8:46amThe Carson City School District Board of Trustees agreed Monday night to keep the existing school schedule for the remainder of the school year.
A year after shutdown, Nevada gaming figures show stark pandemic impact, recovery compared to March 2020
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 7:15amPine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Grammar R Us
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 6:32amAs a reader of Pine Nuts might attest, we have never been a student of grammar. Grammar is why we left Jolly Old England in the first place to create a grammar of our own. And if punctuation was not one of the grievances against King George listed in the Declaration of Independence, well, it should have been.
Capital City Arts Initiative announces 'Spring Forward' exhibition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/27/2021 - 5:41amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Spring Forward" at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City, through May 20, 2021. Students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit which is available online at ccainv.org.