My friend Meri recently sent me a copy of the California Native Plant Society, Tahoe and Sierra Valley Chapter, February and March 2024 newsletter. In it was an informative article by Gale Rankin called "The Green Leaves of Winter - Masters of Survival."

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 26 - March 3, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson High debate wrapped up the regular competition season as Elko High School. This tournament saw 13 schools and 164 individual competitors. Fourteen members of the team advanced to final rounds in speech events.

Are you are looking for a unique looking kitty with a great personality? Please come to Catmandu this weekend to meet Sky.

Lucas Wold is an exceptional student, and CHS is honored to highlight him as this week’s Carson High School Senior in the Spotlight.

On Friday, Feb. 24, 2023, a medical transport plane went down near Stagecoach, Nev., and all five lives on board were lost. This Saturday marks the one-year anniversary of this tragedy. In commemoration, Care Flight will suspend services for 24 hours and take time privately to honor the lives of the five individuals.

CONNECTIONS social gatherings bring locals together weekly for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.

Join us every Saturday for Café CONNECTIONS from 10 to 11:30 am OR from noon to 1:30 p.m. at La Capital Cafe, 1795 E College Pkwy, Carson City.

Meet new people at any or all of the CONNECTIONS gatherings hosted throughout the month in Carson City .

Check out our events calendar at https://connectionscentral.org/events to find more CONNECTIONS opportunities.

All are welcome. There is no cost and no sign up required.

The Western Nevada College Foundation scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year is now open.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a youth bicycle rider at East Washington near North Carson Street.

Greater Nevada Credit Union recently cleared the path for a $50,000 grant to Rebuilding Together Northern Nevada, presenting a check to the organization at GNCU’s Eagle Station branch in Carson City.

Join us for our Mock Interview Workshop! Learn essential interview skills, conquer nerves, and boost your confidence. Whether you’re a fresh graduate or a seasoned professional, this workshop has something for everyone.

Nevada Humane Society's Pet of the Week is Grey, a 1.5-year-old shepherd mix who came to us as a stray almost two weeks ago.

Get ready to test your smarts at DJ Trivia! Grab your friends and get ready to put your heads together for this team-based trivia night. We've got drinks flowing at the bar and all the good eats you could want while you rise to the challenge! We've got prizes for the top three teams, so there's more than just honor on the line.

Keith Alan Barnett & the Lonesome Polecat Band at Polecat Tavern in Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 24 starting at 7pm.
You know the album "Three Days out of Gerlach" and the guys will be playing the songs for you as well as many of your other favorites.

Come hear the sounds of Jagged Little Pills on the RPM Stage Friday at 7pm!

A Carson Middle School teacher, who has been accused of slapping a student in the back of the head, will return to school Thursday.

The Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class is raising funds to renovate and repurpose the amphitheater at Mills Park by transforming the space with new native landscaping, an updated façade, improved lighting and electrical access, installing concrete pads for future art, and a community art project for a mosaic tile mural depicting our native terrain.

Trivium Packaging - a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world's leading brands - will be interviewing job seekers to fill multiple positions available at their manufacturing plant. Offering competitive wages ranging from $21.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on experience plus a $1.00 to $2.00 shift differential.

The capital city community is welcome to attend the feature-length documentary, "A City in Crisis," on March 2 at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Carson City. The documentary focuses on how the Reno-area has grappled with growth, housing and homelessness over the past two decades.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, will be a Minimum / Early Release Day for all schools in the Carson City School District. Educators utilize this time for professional learning while students have the remainder of the day off. If you normally pick up your child after school, please be there promptly at the below dismissal times.

The American Cancer Society will be hosting their Relay for Life kickoff on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 12:00 to 3:00PM at the Raising Cane's 6199 S. Virginia, Reno.

Trivium Packaging - a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world's leading brands - will be interviewing job seekers to fill multiple positions available at their manufacturing plant. Offering competitive wages ranging from $21.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on experience plus a $1.00 to $2.00 shift differential.

Join the hiring event on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Fernley Branch Library, 575 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!

Available positions, view at http://tinyurl.com/yz2hhd3m:

A 33-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor defacing property with graffiti, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

In observance of Future Business Leaders of America Week, Feb. 12-16, 2024, Carson High School parceled-out daily activities and emphases including “Fundraising Friday” where FBLA members sold raffle tickets for a chance to pie a teacher or administrator for charity. More than $500 was raised for charity this year, which was the family of Lexi Rodriguez.