Girl Scouts plant trees at Carson City's historic Lone Mountain Cemetery

On Monday, Girl Scouts from Troops 1951 and 35 gathered to plant 15 trees at Carson’s historic Lone Mountain Cemetery.

Honey Locust and Austrian Pines were chosen for their adaptability to our climate by Carson/Storey County UNR Extension Educator Lisa Taylor and the girl scouts planted the seedlings along the back side of the cemetery to add to the 500 trees currently shading cemetery plots and providing wind breaks along the perimeters.

John Burnham, the cemetery docent had pre-prepared the holes for easier digging and to give the trees a successful start. Carson City Librarian Vanna Bells assisted with the programming.

The seedlings were provided through a generous grant from the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Nevada Department of Forestry as part of the original grant used to plant 15 trees along the Foothill Trail and Serenity Stroll in June 2020 as part the Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2020 leadership project.

Lone Mountain Cemetery was once seven cemeteries and became one cemetery in 1971. The 40-acre site dates back the early 1860’s and is home not only to many of Carson’s most famous founders and citizens, but is home to deer, rabbits, squirrels and other wildlife providing life and amusement for those buried there.

— Ronni Hannaman is Executive Director of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce

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Many a romantic tune has been written about the moon: Blue Moon, Dancin’ in the Moonlight, Fly Me to the Moon. Channel the rare blood blue moon eclipse into something creative and enter the ‘Tell Me You Love Me’ Short Film Competition that begins today. Get a beautiful view of the full moon in picturesque Washoe Valley during a guided hike at the state park, just make sure to reserve your spot first. Something sweet is in store today at Baskin Robbins; they are celebrating ‘31’ with $1.50 scoops all day, and with the spring-like weather, ice cream might not be a bad idea.

The Carson City Juvenile Services Department graduated seven local youth, ages 12-17 from the Entrepreneur Mindset Program. This is the third year this program has been facilitated at Juvenile Services and the sixth graduating class.

Carson City area casinos saw gaming revenue climb nearly 10 percent in December, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

A total lunar eclipse viewing party early Wednesday at Western Nevada College's Jack C. Davis Observatory will test astronomy lovers’ ability to function on very little sleep.

Viewing will run from 3:15 a.m. to 7 a.m. The lunar eclipse will be even more unique by the fact that the day will double as a blue moon, marking the second full moon of the month.

A private California investor has purchased Shenandoah Villas, a 78-unit multifamily apartment complex in Carson City. The property sold for $9.75 million, or $125,000 a unit. The seller was undisclosed. Shenandoah Villas is located at 101 Conestoga Drive in Carson City, just off of Interstate 580.

An iron-based naturally occurring bacteria was discovered Monday in Baily Pond at Fuji Park, forcing Carson City Parks and Rec officials to temporarily close the popular south Carson City fishing spot.

This Friday night will be a show unlike anything you have ever seen. The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City partners with Le Cirque Vagabond to bring the Las Vegas stylings of Asylum, an over 18+ production.

Taking life easy on a late January afternoon in Carson City at Thompson and Fifth streets.

It is not unusual for Lupe Ramirez, Western Nevada College’s Latino outreach coordinator, to see her students out and about on the weekends at quinceañeras and other events.

UPDATE: After voting in December to come up with a plan, the Nevada Department of Agriculture released a request for proposals Tuesday to identify a new owner of the Virginia Range estray horses.

A 13-year-old juvenile was arrested Monday and faces a charge of battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm after allegedly shooting his 4-year-old brother in the head with a bb gun, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

UPDATE 12:52AM: The fire was knocked down just before 9:30 a.m. The cause of Tuesday morning's fire at Minnesota and Sixth Street is under investigation and arson is suspected with a man in custody. No injuries were reported.

It is not easy to take the time now to plan for the sale, gift or transfer of your business. Just running the business is hard enough and time consuming. However, meeting with a team (attorney, CPA and valuation expert) now can help position your business for the future.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation’s dedicated bridge inspection and rehabilitation program has helped Nevada bridges to be named the nation’s best for the fifth consecutive year.

The very talented students in the Carson Middle School Jazz Band have been practicing up a storm to get ready for tonight’s joint performance with the Mile High Jazz Band. Their Jazz Extravaganza kicks off at the Carson City Community Center at 7 p.m. Swing by Firehouse Subs for dinner tonight and you’ll be helping the Carson/Douglas Relay for Life in addition to filling your tummy. Smarty pants are encouraged during trivia night at the Fox Brewpub and Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

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The Carson City Library is back open following a 7-week project to refurbish the floors and repaint the interior of the building at 900 Roop Street.

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This week’s It’s Your City features Diane Baker who explains some of the changes made at the Carson City Library and Monday’s soft opening following a 7-week refresh project. The library is open today at its regular hours, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will continue with regular hours throughout the week.

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The weekend is over and we are just a few days from February. Let me be the first to remind you that Valentine's Day is just around the corner. If you have a romantic dinner in mind, make those reservations now. Start the week with some swing in your step; the High Sierra Swing Dance club will even get you started with some new moves. Sing the workweek blues away during karaoke night at the Fox Brewpub.

MONDAY:

Bald Eagle

Carson Now reader Ryan DeFalco submitted these great Bald Eagle photos Sunday.

While bitcoin has gradually become a household word, the underlying technology behind it — known as blockchain — isn’t quite there yet, though it has found a recent home in Nevada law.

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