November 2023
Carson City Moose Lodge No. 2709 holds third annual chili cook-off
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 1:06pm
Carson City Moose Lodge No. 2709 held its third annual Chili Cook-off fundraiser at Kingsnake Brewing in Dayton on Saturday, Nov. 18. Eight chili chefs were in competition for the top honors that also involved a raffle for various prizes including bottles of wine, gourmet coffee, lapidary necklaces and gift cards.
Carson City school band director to be featured in Macy’s Thanksgiving parade
Submitted by admin on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 8:50am
Nick Jacques grew up with a passion for music. Jacques, 36, said he first began to play the alto saxophone when he was in the fourth grade in Southern California, and continued playing music throughout middle school and high school. Jacques said it offered him an opportunity to bond with his music teachers and classmates.
Lyon County seeks public feedback on regional hazard mitigation plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 7:06am
Beginning Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, Lyon County is requesting public comment and feedback on the draft 2023 Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, developed in coordination with the City of Fernley, City of Yerington, the four fire protection districts, Carson Water Subconservancy District, Walker River Irrigation District, and the Mason and Smith Valley Conservation Districts.
History lecture and slideshow 'Going for the Gold: Lake Tahoe and the Olympics'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/21/2023 - 6:45am
Event Date:
November 30, 2023 - 7:00pm On Thursday Nov. 30 at 7 p.m., the historic Gold Hill Hotel, continues its History series with a 50 minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics."
Washoe schools superintendent submits resignation less than 2 years after hiring
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 5:45pm
Washoe County School District Superintendent Susan Enfield is leaving the state’s second-largest school district in February to return to Washington state to spend time with her family and pursue other opportunities.
Carson City emergency crews respond to crash at North Carson and Winnie Lane
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 5:22pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded early Monday evening to a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of North Carson Street and Winnie Lane.
30 graduate from Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) at Carson City ceremony
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 4:46pm
The Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training graduated 30 men and women from 19 Nevada agencies, accepting their peace officers’ oath as POST Academy Class 2023-02.
Carson City Schools Foundation awards $10,800 in grants to support students, educators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 4:15pm
The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Fall 2023. Each semester, CCSF gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, the foundation awarded a total of $10,800 in mini-grants as well as grants for a department, school or grade-level projects.
Carson City Community Thanksgiving meal happening Thursday at Plaza Conference Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 2:48pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2023 - 11:00am This Thanksgiving Day, community members open to receiving a warm holiday meal for themselves and their families are invited to join Friends In Service Helping at The Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Carson City.
Heavenly ski resort at Tahoe to open Tuesday, Northstar follows Thursday; Kirkwood Dec. 1
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/20/2023 - 2:40pm
After a slight delay due to warm weather that was followed up over the weekend with light snow showers and much cooler conditions, Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe announced it will be open for skiing Tuesday, Nov. 21, with Northstar California to follow Thanksgiving day. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is scheduled for Dec. 1, conditions permitting.
