February 2022
Northern Nevada landscapes and gardens: Advice for tree owners
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 2:22pm
As a tree hugger, literally as well as figuratively, I’m loath to admit thoughts of cutting down a 40-plus year-old poplar or two have wandered through my brain. This goes along the lines of “How many leaves might I not have to rake if there was one less poplar? Two?”
Carson City Parks and Rec, Humane Society team up for 'Tails and Trails' dog adoption event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:58pm
Event Date:
February 26, 2022 - 10:00am The Carson City Park’s, Recreation and Open Space department, along with the Nevada Humane Society, will be hosting a Tails and Trails Dog Adoption Event at Riverview Park Feb. 26, 2022 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Guitarist Chuck Dunn featured on The Brother Dan Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:42pm
Event Date:
February 21, 2022 - 4:30pm This week, The Brother Dan Show, live from the Bank Saloon, welcomes special guest Chuck Dunn. Northern Nevada audiences will recognize Chuck as founding member and guitar player for The Blues Monsters.
Affordable Concepts, Inc. selected as general contractor for Care Meridian expansion in Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:40pm
LAS VEGAS – Affordable Concepts, Inc. has been selected to be the general contractor for the expansion at the Care Meridian skilled nursing facility in Reno.
Eastern Sierra history presentation: A Sentimental Journey Along Carson Pass
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 12:34pm
Event Date:
February 20, 2022 - 2:00pm Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute slideshow presentation, A Sentimental Journey Along Carson Pass this Sunday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m.
Carson City to host first ever Board Games Convention in March at Fuji Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 11:05amEvent Date:
March 18, 2022 (All day)
A new Board Games Convention, Meeple Peak, is coming to Carson City in March, complete with live music, food trucks and all the games a person could imagine.
According to organizer Ron Dobyns, Meeple Peak is a convention for anyone who likes to play board games to come together and share their love of the hobby.
NV Energy seeks customer input to develop Economic Recovery Transportation Electrification Plan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 10:45am
As part of its commitment to help achieve Gov. Steve Sisolak’s and the Nevada Legislature’s vision for Nevada’s new clean energy economy, NV Energy is investing up to $100 million to rapidly expand electric vehicle charging station infrastructure over the next three years through its Economic Recovery Transportation Electrification Plan and is launching the program by seeking public input on charging station locations and their knowledge of EVs.
Saturday's Eastern Sierra history program features Snowshoe Thompson discussion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 10:31am
Event Date:
February 19, 2022 - 2:00pm Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a living history/Chautauqua style presentation by local historian David Woodruff on Sierra Nevada legend Snowshoe Thompson on Saturday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m.
Carson CIty's Mark Twain Elementary pathologist earns scholarship for speech therapy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 9:27am
Carson City School District’s Mark Twain Elementary School Speech-Language Pathologist Taylor Mandelli was the recent recipient of the “Apple Award” from the Delta Kappa Gamma NU Chapter in the amount of $100. Delta Kappa Gamma is an educational organization of teachers who support other teachers.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash on Highway 50 East near Airport Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/16/2022 - 9:10amCarson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police Highway Patrol division were called Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash in the 2800 block of Highway 50 East near Airport Road.
