Happy New Year from the Carson City Park Rangers! Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

John P. Kallestad began shooting with his first camera, a Nikon F over 50 years ago.

In the early 1900’s he attended his first photo workshop in Bodie, California. From there, he continued to expand his knowledge and expertise in the use of the film camera, producing in excess of 15,000 slides over the next ten years from a base at Lake Tahoe.

Just before 5 p.m. on Friday, a crash with injury was reported in front of the Kohl’s.

According to dispatch, a semi “ran over” the front of a Subaru, and the driver of the Subaru complained of injuries.

The Carson Valley Arts Council’s 2023-2024 Concert Series is resuming with an
evening with Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy. Heather will perform at the CVIC Hall,
1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2024.

Heather “Lil' Mama” Hardy will light up the stage with incendiary music from
blues and jazz to rock and bluegrass. Heather’s musical journey goes from
New York City to Tucson, Arizona where she and her duo are regular features
with the Tucson Jazz Festival and regional events.

Tickets are $22 members, $24 general audience, and kids under 18 are free

Washoe County School District will be holding interviews for Special Education Paraeducators and Teacher Assistants on Thursday, January 18, 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the EmployNV Business Hub, 4001 S. Virginia St. Suite 11, Reno, NV. Full-time and part-time positions with pay ranging from $15.00 to $20.98 hourly depending on position and experience. All positions require a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, and four employment references.

Review all additional details and requirements at tinyurl.com/ycpxdorf and walk-ins are welcome!

Carson High School’s Senior in the Spotlight this week is Malia (Mia) Alvarado. Mia is an amazing student and has attended CHS for all four years, earning an Academic letter. She has taken Honors level classes and is actively involved in the Early Childhood Education Program.

Carson City Supervisors voted unanimously to appoint applicant Greg Brooks to the Carson City Planning Commission Thursday.

There were three applications submitted in total from Brooks, Dawn Calhoun, and Maxine Nietz.

The Heavenly Gondola is closed indefinitely due to a mechanical issue. Operations were shut down after the gondola maintenance team worked with the lift manufacturer and project engineer to diagnose the problem, which is related to one of the bearings in the high-speed shaft.

There's more to RVing than ever before! From retirees to young professionals looking to live the "digital nomad" lifestyle, RVing 101 will teach you to make informed decisions about your lifestyle and future. In three class sessions, you'll have a clear plan for success in an RV, including answers to questions like: "Which RV is right for me?" "How do I manage my water during a trip?" "What happens if we blow a tire?" and the all-important "Can it go in the toilet?"

Register online here https://www.campusce.net/wnc/course/course.aspx?C=1816&pc=13&mc=0&sc=0 or by calling 775-445-4120

Tyson League has formally filed to run for Justice of the Peace, Department 2 in Carson City.

Happy Thursday, Carson Now readers! Let's take a look at what this weekend has in store.

The Alzheimer's Association will provide an Alzheimer's Awareness Education Program on Thursday, January 18th at 2:30 pm at the Carson Valley Adult Day Club. The Day Club is located within the Douglas County Community Center at 1329 Waterloo Lane in
Gardnerville. The meeting will be held in the Carson Valley Health Room.

This presentation provides a brief overview of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and the Alzheimer’s Association services.
Topics include the impact of Alzheimer’s, myths and facts, risk factors, the 10 warning signs and how others can join the fight against the disease.

The Alzheimer's Association Support Group offers the following support group meetings in Carson City and Minden this month:

Thirteen of Carson High School’s accomplished photography students have their work in Photo Finished 2024 at the Brick in Carson City.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office has arrested a man for allegedly committing two armed robberies on New Year's Day.

A 42-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly stealing a construction skid steer vehicle, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

As a colored pencil artist, Lorraine Foster specializes in photorealism in her work. She has won awards and has had the New Wave Sticker company use her drawings of big cats as stickers.

The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors has announced the retirement of its president and introduces new corporate officers for 2024.

In this class, you'll learn the basics of the Zentangle Method and walk away with two original pieces of art you create yourself! The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns, one stroke at a time.

As you know, the mic is always open here at Polecat Tavern unless otherwise occupied, BUT on Thursday evenings, we have a structured OPEN Mic beginning at 7pm. The stage is set up, just plug in and show us your stuff.

Plumas Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plumas Bancorp, announced a donation of $15,000 to assist in a project by Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, in Carson City. The money will go directly to the FISH Student Housing Revitalization Project which aims to contribute to affordable housing and workforce development in the area. The project is a student housing initiative comprising three 3-story buildings, including two 18-unit apartment complexes and a commercial building.

The first round of snow expected this week fell overnight and will continues Wednesday at Lake Tahoe and much of the Sierra with a few to several inches of accumulation. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1 a.m. Thursday.

The next Build2Win workshop is Jan. 20 and will feature Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley. The sheriffs will share their respective approaches and the results in each county.

Kristin Luis, a current Justice of the Peace in Carson City, has formally filed to run for First Judicial District Court, Department Two following her appointment to the position by Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo.