July 2021
Registration open for annual Carson City ‘Back 2 School’ basketball camp in early August, spots limited
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 11:15amEvent Date:
August 2, 2021 (All day)
August 3, 2021 (All day)
August 4, 2021 (All day)
August 5, 2021 (All day)
Capital City Hoops is hosting the third annual ‘Back 2 School’ basketball camp next week on Monday, Aug. 2 through Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the MAC Facility.
Organized by Carson High School varsity basketball coach Jordan Glover, the camp welcomes boys and girls, ages 5-14 to participate.
Only 60 spots are available, however players won’t be turned away. The camp cost is 90 dollars for CC Hoops’ members and 110 dollars for non-members.
Tamarack Fire update Monday: 45 percent containment, US-395 reopens, residents returning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 10:49am
UPDATE: Evacuations for the Spring Valley and Holbrook areas are lifted at 1:00 p.m. today. Residents are allowed to return to their homes.
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The U.S. Forest Service reports significant progress was made over the weekend fighting the 67,764-acre Tamarack Fire south of Gardnerville, reaching 45 percent containment, with evacuations being lifted for many residents and the opening of two highways.
Carson City arrests: Video shows suspect pointing gun, threatens to shoot victim
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 10:32am
A 25-year-old woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after a witness provided deputies video of the woman allegedly pointing a handgun at the victim, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Chamber director: Carson City economy continues running strong despite pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 9:48am
As the job market continues to be the subject of daily concern with the current Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation report showing almost 130,000 statewide on unemployment rolls, this is a good time to remind Carson City residents that most jobs here are not within the hospitality, retail industry and there are many good paying jobs that continued uninterrupted despite the pandemic.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: The last wake-up call
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 9:00am
In December of 2019 the Supreme Court of the Netherlands ordered the Dutch government to cut the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent by the end of 2020. This marked the very first time any nation had been ordered by its own courts to take action against climate change.
Weather Service: Poor air quality around Northern Nevada mainly from Dixie Fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 8:29am
Widespread thick smoke, mainly from the Dixie Fire, will continue to cause poor air quality around the Carson City region Monday, according to the National Weather Service.
Space Exploration Science This Tuesday For Kids 8 to 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 7:50am
Event Date:
July 27, 2021 - 10:00am SILVER CITY — Parents and their children ages 8 to 12 are invited to come up to the Comstock town of Silver City for fun activities focusing on Space Exploration Science and NASA. The event takes place Tuesday, July 27 at 10am at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428. Email Quest Lakes at quest@theodata.com to reserve your child’s spot at this free event.
Join us for CASI's Bark Whine & Dine!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 7:42am
Event Date:
Repeats every 3 days until Sat Aug 14 2021 .
August 14, 2021 - 6:00pm Join CASI for an evening of music, food, and great auction items to benefit animal advocacy programs including our CASI Critter Fixer spay/neuter program. Bark, Whine & Dine will feature a western themed buffet, music by Ten Dollar Pony, and amazing live and silent auction items. Tickets are $50 (table of 10 for $450) and can be purchased online at https://bwd21.givesmart.com, or by sending a check to CASI BWD, 112 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV 89703.
CASI ~ Building Shelter, Building Community
Carson City Monday morning sunrise
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/26/2021 - 7:00am
Event Date:
July 26, 2021 - 6:30am Filtered sunrise over Carson City on Monday morning.
Northern Nevada landscapes, gardens: Pruning bridal wreath spirea
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/25/2021 - 4:13pm
My friend Kate asked me to come by and look at her bridal wreath spireas today. These plants are lush, green and over five feet tall; Kate was wondering how to prune them. She wants them to bloom more. The plants are under the eaves of the house, some facing south, and others facing west, all in filtered light from pines.
