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On Sunday, March 8, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) contacted states, including Nevada, with notification that 21 passengers aboard the Grand Princess cruise ship tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This ship had been floating off the California coast since Thursday when those 21 passengers tested positive. We have received confirmation from federal authorities that the 49 passengers from Nevada are asymptomatic.

DAE&Co., the brainchild of Diana Evans, a professional marketer with more than 30 years in the business, is now offering a full range of marketing services to clients across the West.

The boutique virtual agency brings together a team of experts to create fully integrated campaigns that are effective through the full marketing cycle, from engagement to sale. (https://www.daeandcompany.com/)

A Carson City couple, Robert and Pamela Corkill, stuck on a Grand Princess Cruise ship docked in Oakland, Calif., and quarantined because of the coronavirus among some of the passengers, were surprised to learn Monday evening that state and local health officials are coordinating their return, along with other residents from the capital city, Douglas and Lyon counties.

Several candidates, from the Democratic, Republican and Independent parties are vying for the seat of Nevada’s 2nd Congressional District, currently held by Mark Amodei who is running again to be re-elected. The 2nd Congressional District covers the northern portion of Nevada, including Carson City, and the counties of: Churchill, Douglas, Elko, Eureka, Humbolt, Lander, some of Lyon County, Pershing, Storey, and Washoe.

Please join us to rally for Justice! Rally planned to honor Reno murder victim: On Saturday, March 21 family and friends of Sierra Ceccarelli will gather at 10:00 a.m. at the Reno City Plaza to remember Sierra and push for answers as to why the case has yet to move forward two years after it was transferred to the Lyon County District Attorney because of a conflict.

It will be the first time Sierra’s family has gone public with their concerns about the case. Bring your appropriate signs and come on join us as we keep my daughter case In the public eye.

You won't want to miss this trio of musician's rockin Virginia City this Friday night at the historic Red Dog Saloon. A 19th-century tavern known for it's live music, Chicago–style pizza, cocktails & coffee.

Hired Gunnz 2.0 Band featuring Rod Morse on Bass, Ev Musselman on guitar, and Russ Hohenberger on drums will prove to be a night you won't forget. Save the Date.

Red Dog Saloon
76 N C Street, Virginia City, NV
(775) 847-7474

Join us for an excellent and intimate nite with Nigel and his one piece orchestra. Lots of fun and great tunes.

Living The Good Life Nightclub Bistro and Lounge
1480 N Carson Street
Carson City, Nevada
(775) 841-4663 7:00pm

https://livethegoodlife.info/

There are four days left for Carson City hopefuls to file their candidacy in the upcoming elections, including today, Tuesday. Filing will close on Friday.

A 60-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning in the 1600 block of Airport Road for misdemeanor suspicion of disturbing the peace.

Parent Teacher Association Meeting, Wednesday, March 11th at 3:30pm to 4:30pm, Bordewich Bray Elementary School, 110 Thompson St. Carson City, NV.

(775) 283-2400. For more information: http://bordewich.carsoncityschools.com/

Every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 8:00pm join us to learn the popular dance of Salsa. Start with a warm up of the dance steps then try them with a partner. Don’t have a partner? That is ok.
Singles are mixed to make sure everyone gets a chance to try dancing with a partner. If you bring a partner, you can choose to mingle in or stay With your partner.

Cost is $10 per person.

315 N. Carson Street Carson City, NV
(775) 400-2952

For more information: https://www.yballroomdance.com

Midweek Meditation with Jenn Andrews runs for 8 weeks at a time. The first series this year begins January 22nd. You can come to the full 8 week series, or just come to each class individually when you can.

Wednesday Evenings 3:30pm to 5:00pm
January 22 - March 11. (No class Feb 12th)

7th St Studio: 116 E 7th St, #4 Carson City, NV
(775) 841-7841

Class is on a “pay what you can” option. No payment is required, and if you do choose to make a financial offering, it supports the time and energy of the teacher, and helps pay for the space. Come to one class, or come to all.

Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday at The Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes playing all your favorite Country Pop Tunes while you learn to Line Dance.

Eleventh Frame Lounge
4600 Snyder Way, Carson City
(775)883-2606
6:00pm-10pm
$5 Fee

There is no cover charge, so please purchase food and drinks from any of Carson Lanes Venues. (no other outside food or drinks allowed; lounge opens 5pm; no smoking; children under 21 must be approved in advance and are allowed if interested in learning to Dance & must sit 6 to 8 feet away from bar, no exceptions).

New Wave Crave is the high-energy 80's tribute band that's more 80's than 1980! Bring the generations together to sweat the dance floor with popular songs by Madonna, The B-52's, Cindy Lauper, The Cure + plenty more! Free events. Ages 21+. Go here to watch a video of the band.

The Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association and National Judicial College invite you to join us in celebration of the centennial anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment.
This is a mix-and-mingle style event catered by LA Bakery that will featuring remarks from Former Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley, Lieutenant Governor Kate Marshall, and Judge Robin Wright. We may have additional remarks from distinguished guests.

$10 minimum suggested donation collected at the door. All donations will go to The Children's Cabinet.

Wednesday, March 11th
5:30PM to 7:00PM

Come join Athena McIntyre Wednesday, March 11th at the MAX Casino with special guests- Glenn Buschin on Mandolin, Bass and Dobro along with Ms. Kat McMartin on Violin.
6:00pm to 9:00pm

MAX Casino is located at
900 S Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701
(775) 883-0900

For more information visit: https://maxcasinocc.com/

The Friends of the Carson City Library received a donation from the Southwest Gas Foundation for $2,850 to develop the library’s creative learning department for school-aged children, including Makerspace abilities.

Shannon Cord with the Carson City Historical Society posted a long message on Facebook last week announcing the fundraising efforts had come up ...

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Nevada’s faith leaders from various traditions will join together to pray for God’s mercy concerning worldwide outbreak of coronavirus, its victims and their loved ones, and care providers; in Reno on March 15.

30th Annual Casino Night by the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Township will be Saturday March 14 at the Dayton Community Center, 170 Pike Street. Food starts at 5 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m.

Pre-sold tickets for 100 tokens $15, at the door 50 tokens for $15. Pulled Pork sandwich with chips and slaw $5, wine and beer $3, Soda and Water $1. Raffle and Silent Auction. Great opportunity to play and learn 21, craps, and roulette. Tickets call John at 721-6898.

Heading into Tuesday, sunny skies and more springlike weather are ahead before active weather patterns start up again later in the week. Activities lined up around the capital city include morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered. You can join true crime, paranormal writer Janice Oberding at Nevada State Library and Archives for a brown bag luncheon. There's a meeting of the Carson Fly Fishing Club at the sheriff's office, a paint and sip night at Living the Good Life and you can join Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee for a 'Fate & Fortune' evening of music and poetry. Read on for details.

Carson City Health and Human Services prematurely issued a press release regarding Nevada passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship which has been under quarantine due to COVID-19.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called late Monday afternoon to a motor vehicle crash in the area of Highway 50 and Centennial Park Drive.

UPDATE 6:14PM: The following is from the Nevada Department of Public Health: Carson City Health and Human Services prematurely issued a press release regarding Nevada passengers on the Grand Princess cruise ship which has been under quarantine due to COVID-19.

The State of Nevada is coordinating with all local health districts to ensure that Nevadans on the ship who may need medical monitoring and services get the care they require, in addition to ensuring any plan has safeguards in place to protect our communities.

Fourteen area middle and high school students were awarded cash prizes for their entries into the Fleet Reserve Association Branch (FRA) No. 137 Annual Essay-writing contest on Feb. 29 at a luncheon sponsored by the branch Auxiliary in Carson City, held in their honor.

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association presents the third annual Northern Nevada CycleNation on June 4 at Reno City Plaza. The fundraiser begins at 5:30 p.m. and will include food trucks, yard games, and music. The stationary bike sunset ride begins at 6 p.m. and lasts for two hours. CycleNation is nationally sponsored by Amgen and is locally sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health.

CARSON CITY — What started in September with a field of more than 4,400 Nevada High School students has been narrowed to the final six who will compete Saturday, March 14, for the title of Nevada Poetry Out Loud Champion.

CARSON CIY — After an extensive executive search, the Nevada Housing Coalition Board of Directors hired Christine (Bekes) Hess as the first executive director for the statewide nonprofit.

CARSON CITY — On Monday, former award-winning journalist and Reno resident Ed Cohen filed for Congress as a Democrat in Nevada’s 2nd Congressional district. Cohen currently works as Communications and Marketing Director for a Reno-based nonprofit and nonpartisan organization that provides education to the judiciary.

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Casey Neilon, Inc. announced the promotion of Lucas Gonzalez, CPA, to Shareholder effective January 1, 2020.

Gonzalez began his accounting career at Casey Neilon 2013. He provides business and tax consulting for small to medium sized businesses and individuals with a focus on clients in the construction and real estate industries. Gonzalez also serves as a trusted advisor to family office clients who have complex and multi-generational financial situations.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.

Coins from the Carson City Mint are rare enough in any condition to be coveted by collectors, but error coins or those with flaws generally caused during the minting process — multiply both the rarity and the collectability.

Feeling it the right thing to do, the only thing to do, really, I scratched out a short letter and delivered it to our community hospital.

A 32-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation and misdemeanor violation of bail conditions, a Carson City sheriff's deputy report states.

Bob Dylan is tangled up in Tahoe blue again.

Support The Greenhouse Project by joining us for lunch or dinner on Friday, March 13, 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. at Gather Restaurant and we will donate a portion of our sales to this great organization. Plan to stop in for a delicious meal and a crafty cocktail.

When we are too focused on grades and performance, we deny our kids the time and energy they need to tackle the demanding work of growing up. In this presentation, you’ll learn how you can establish a healthier home environment for your school-aged child, reduce academic stress without sacrificing achievement, and increase your child’s resilience, creativity, and well-being.

Who is Challenge Success?

Carson City sheriff's deputies made misdemeanor related arrests over the weekend, according to the booking reports.

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center's March Mixer celebrates St. Patrick at Shawn Maloney's 1st & 10 Bar & Grill, Thursday, March 19, 2020, 5:30pm. Come network with chamber members and guests and bring a raffle prize to showcase your business. For more information contact (775) 246-7909.

Please join us on Tuesday, March 10 for fun evening of Painting and Sipping at Living The Good Life Nightclub Bistro Lounge. Bring your friends an enjoy a night of painting your own masterpiece. This class is for ages 11 an up.

Oil painting with a palette knife? No brushes? Although this may sound odd, Monika Johnson will be giving a demonstration on how this technique is done and the beautiful results with the use of bold color and lots of paint to create thick texture. You won't want to miss this demonstration.

CARSON CITY — Megg Mueller, Nevada Magazine’s managing editor, will step into the new role of executive editor this month. She assumed leadership of the publication after the March 6 retirement of publisher Janet Geary, who ran the magazine for the past 12 years. Nevada Magazine, which dates back to the 1930s, is a division of the Nevada Division of Tourism (Travel Nevada), part of the Nevada Division of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.

CARSON CITY — With well over half of a million rides provided each year by Nevada’s rural transit operators, the Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting public input on an update to its State Management Plan which defines how federal transit funding is administered. This funding represents the majority of the budget transit operators use to provide much-needed transit services to rural areas of the state.

The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce winners of mini-grants from Fall 2019 and Spring 2020. The competitive process garners dozens of applications from district educators each semester. In addition to the mini-grants, the foundation has also awarded $2,000 to $3,000 grants for a Department, School or Grade-level projects.

Heading into the start of the work week, temperatures will be comparatively cool compared to last week with daytime highs near 55. The Greenhouse Project will be in the spotlight at a Carson City Democratic luncheon, plus fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and a Carson City Parks and Rec led full moon hike up Dead Truck Canyon. Read on for details.

Looking at the weather over the next few days, it may be been hit or miss with snow showers possible into Monday that could bring minor accumulations in the higher elevations with a stray shower possibly into western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 9-15, 2020. This report also includes the South Carson Street Project. Businesses are open and accessible. For information on lane restrictions and street closures related to the South Carson Street Project, please visit CarsonProud.com.

In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with half of the sister team of Wild Horse Stage Company, part of Wild Horse Productions, and its upcoming production of "Heathers, The Musical: High School Edition" which begins later this month.

Sierra Scott is directing this high school edition of "Heathers" the musical, which runs weekends, March 20-29, at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater in Carson City. Go here to watch the video interview.

My friend Sarah suggested I write about forcing blossoms indoors since we are all anxiously awaiting spring color to arrive on trees and shrubs. Forcing blossoms gives us a lovely spring preview. The idea is to cut finger-sized non-essential branches of spring-flowering trees and shrubs, stick them in a vase of water indoors and wait for blossoms to open.

A second Washoe County resident has contracted COVID-19, also known as Novel Coronavirus, the Washoe County Health District announced Sunday.

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