December 2022
Carson City area weather: Sunny days, cold temperatures ahead for the week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 9:10am
After a winter storm that dropped multiple feet of snow in the Sierra and brought up to 5 inches to the valley floors, and 15 to 24 inches in the foothills, the weather system is mostly over now, except for cold temperatures and icy conditions along some roadways.
Hoffman Plumbing Gives Back: Donate a Toy to Our Toys for Tots Collection Drive and Make a Difference in Your Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/12/2022 - 7:06am
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December 19, 2022 (All day) At Hoffman Plumbing, we believe that everyone deserves to have a happy holiday season filled with joy and laughter. That’s why this year, we are proud to be collecting toys for our local Marine Toys for Tots program through December 19th. We know that many families in our community struggle financially and can't afford to provide gifts for their children at Christmastime. By donating a toy or two to this worthy cause, you can help make sure those families have something special under the tree on Christmas morning.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Whistling thanks for the memories
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 5:38pm
I was whistling, “Born to Lose,” while waiting to get my booster shot, and overheard a young passerby ask his mother, “Mom, why is that man whistling?”
Nevada Housing Division allocating $10M in down payment assistance to first-time homebuyers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 5:29pm
CARSON CITY — Nevada’s local housing leaders are bringing affordable homeownership solutions to all corners of the state of Nevada through the Home Means Nevada Initiative. The initiative has allocated $10 million to Nevada Housing Division and Nevada Rural Housing. These agencies are launching down payment assistance programs that will provide $15,000 in DPA to eligible first-time homebuyers.
Nevada dentists seek to increase dental care benefits during legislative session
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 3:52pm
A dental insurance reform bill has been filed by Senator Heidi Seevers Gansert (R-Reno) to raise the requirement that insurance companies must spend on patient care. If passed, at least 80 percent of the money dental insurance companies collect from patients must be spent on dental care or patients get the difference back.
Storm aftermath cancels Sunday Homestead Holidays at Carson City's Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 1:53pm
Sunday's Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City has been canceled due to conditions at the ranch from the storm overnight. Saturday's festivities were also canceled due to the poor weather conditions.
Carson Middle School 7th grade basketball team win championship in undefeated season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 1:15pm
The Carson Middle School Boys 7th grade basketball team was victorious Saturday night in the 2022 Tah-Neva Basketball Tournament at the Douglas County Community Center.
The undefeated 7th grade Solons beat Eagle Valley Middle School, Carson Valley Middle School and Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School to bring home the first place trophy. The final game score against Pau-Wa-Lu was 58 to 40.
Washoe Lake Trail of Lights canceled Sunday night due to storm damage
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 12:14pmThe Trail of Lights event at Washoe Lake State Park is canceled tonight, Sunday, Dec. 11, due to damage from last night's storm, according to Nevada State Parks officials.
Activities, events lined up in December at Carson City Senior Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 12:06pm
The Carson City Senior Center will host a number of events and activities through December. Among them are free senior bus pass distribution days, holiday meals, a "know your rights" debt collection presentation and more. The senior center is located 911 Beverly Drive.
Santa Train continues Sunday, and again Dec. 17-18 at Carson City's Nevada Railroad Museum
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/11/2022 - 11:50am
UPDATE SUNDAY: A fresh layer of snow on the ground adds to the holiday spirit as the "Santa Train," a much-loved Northern Nevada Christmas tradition, returns to the rails by train today, Sunday and again next weekend, Dec. 17-18 at the Nevada State Railroad Museum at 2180 South Carson Street in Carson City.
The train rides, which last approximately 20 minutes, are available from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
