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Gardnerville artist Sonia Carlson hosts a free Chinese Calligraphy workshop at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 as part of the Nevada Arts Council’s “Work of Artists” series at the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City.

The event runs until 5 p.m. in Room 3100. All “Work of Artists” presentations are free and open to the public.
Growing up in Zhangzhou, China, Carlson learned calligraphy in school and folk dances from her family.

Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, in its capacity as the Tahoe Metropolitan Planning Organization, is asking people to take an online survey and provide public input needed to create a connected, accessible, and safe bicycle and pedestrian network at Lake Tahoe.

The survey is being offered through June 30. It is available here and takes about 15 minutes to complete.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Volunteers in Police Service unit will begin offering a safe venue for the public to carry out private party sales transactions, beginning March 21, 2015. Volunteers will be on-hand at the Sheriff’s Office, 911 East Musser Street, on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide a safe environment for private party sales.

Gardening in Nevada can be challenging. Before digging in this spring, you can get some free advice from the experts – University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners.

Cooperative Extension has teamed up with Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space to offer “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series.” Classes are free and run 6 – 8 p.m. every Tuesday in March at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno.

The Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing has been recognized as a Center of Distinction by Healogics, Inc., the world’s leading wound care management company, making it the only not-for-profit center in Nevada to have earned this national award. The Carson Tahoe Center for Wound Healing is one of only two facilities in the state with this distinction.

You may not know his name, but you will never forget his story. On Monday, August 10, 2015, internationally-acclaimed speaker and author Nando Parrado, will make a return appearance to Lake Tahoe to present a Keynote Address at Sand Harbor State Park in Incline Village, Nev.

This fundraising event for Tahoe Family Solutions starts at 7:30 p.m. and is part of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival's Monday Night Showcase.

Carson Tahoe Health is pleased to feature the newest and most advanced medical imaging technologies at its main imaging locations, continuing the health system's efforts to stay at the forefront of medical innovation.

"As a leading healthcare provider in northern Nevada, Carson Tahoe believes that investing in the best technology available enhances patient experiences and outcomes," said Michelle Joy, Vice President and COO for Carson Tahoe Health based in Carson City. "We are always looking for innovative and effective ways to bring top quality care to the communities we serve."

Note: This is the second in a series of Carson City School District campus profiles written by principals of the district's schools. This feature of Eagle Valley Middle School was written by Lee Conley, EVMS principal.

Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) has a rich history and remains determined and focused to provide quality educational opportunities to the families it serves. Looking forward with its success from the past, EVMS is involved in a number of current endeavors, two of which will be highlighted here.

Carson City native Michelle Lassaline is featured in a special SENarts event at the Nevada Legislature from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. Lassaline invites the public to meet and interact with some of her fanciful characters, including the Highland Cow, Pashmina Goat, Mountain Bluebird, and Wild Burro. Her presentation is part of “The Work of Artists,” a series of programs scheduled throughout the legislative session. Admission is free.

There’s a lot to be learned by studying others’ successes. At the Tahoe Talks Brown Bag Lunch this February, a design engineer for the Federal Highway Administration discussed how modern roundabouts are being used to improve traffic and make roads safer for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians, as well as where they would make the most sense at Lake Tahoe.

Mr. Dick Campagni, former Board Member and long-time supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, is challenging the community to donate to the Club in support of the 3,000 children served each year in Carson City and Carson Valley.
Donations can made between now through April 30, 2015 and will be matched up to $10,000.

Carson City Dutch Bros. owners, Andy and Jill Head (right), present a check in the amount for $1,200 to Laurie Gorris, Chief Professional Officer, and Cliff Sorensen, Board Member, of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.

​The money was raised during the month of December through customer donations and Dutch Bros.' annual Buck for Kids Day.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will hold foster/adoptive parent training on March 21, 22, and 28 in Carson City. Each day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Valley View Room, 3rd Floor, at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 (lunch and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center).

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will hold foster/adoptive parent training on March 21, 22, and 28 in Carson City. Each day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Valley View Room, 3rd Floor, at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 (lunch and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center).

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will hold foster/adoptive parent training on March 21, 22, and 28 in Carson City. Each day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Valley View Room, 3rd Floor, at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 (lunch and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center).

The Tahoe Fund announced Monday the election of Kevin Marshall, Pete Sonntag and Julie Motamedi Teel to its board of directors. The three new members each bring a strong commitment and love of the Lake to their positions.

They are charged with helping the organization expand its impact by growing support of environmental improvement projects that will restore and enhance the Tahoe environment.

Jimmy John’s World’s Greatest Gourmet Sandwiches, 2329 N. Carson Street in Carson City is having Community Night on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015 from 4-10 p.m. They will donate 20 percent of their sales to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada. This event is at the North Carson store only.

A new National Geographic Museum exhibition, Monster Fish: In Search of the Last River Giants, features the work of the University of Nevada, Reno’s research professor and host of the television show Monster Fish, Zeb Hogan. It opens March 26 at National Geographic’s Washington, D.C. headquarters and runs through Oct. 12, 2015.

In its ongoing campaign to educate area real estate agents and community members on the changing economic environment in Northern Nevada, the Reno Tahoe International Council will hold an Economic Forum this Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.

The second Earth Spirit Faire fundraiser is this weekend, Feb. 7-8, 2015 from 10 am to 4pm at the Fuji Exposition Hall on Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City. Organizer Liz Andrews-Booth stopped by Carson TV News to tell us about it. See the video below.

Presented by the Sierra Nevada Alliance, South Tahoe Earth Day Committee and Patagonia South Lake Tahoe, the 10th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival South Lake Tahoe combines award-winning environmental and adventure films with the energy of local activism. Featured films will include exciting outdoor adventures, environmental battles and inspirational stories of people making a difference. The Film Festival will take place on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the MontBleu Showroom.

February 9 marks a special day in the life of yours truly. It is my four year anniversary, writing about the Great Outdoors at Internet website Carson Now. Four years!

Time certainly flies when you are having fun, and it has been an enjoyable and memorable four years of writing (together with Elaine's photos) about all kinds of activities in the Great Outdoors, both near and far away.

Some of Northern Nevada's finest traditional, folk and contemporary artists will appear at the 2015 Nevada State Legislature in “The Work of Artists,” a series of interactive talks and demonstrations that bring a personal side to exhibited pieces. Designed to create an opportunity for artists to engage with community members and people working in or visiting the Nevada State Legislative Building, the presentations are at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 18 and 24, March 19 and 30, April 17 and May 7. All are free and open to the public in Room 3100.

Carson ATA Martial Arts - Karate for Kids is providing a free community Kids’ Safety and Success seminar followed by a pizza party this Saturday, Feb. 7.

The event, starting at 10am at Carson ATA Martial Arts, will cover topics such as stranger and abduction safety, bullying prevention, and online and home safety. There will be a hands-on segment to teach safety and bulling prevention techniques. Participants will also work on goal setting for school, home and activities, responsibility for school work and chores, creating proactive habits and how to follow through on goals.

February 13 and 14, Carson City women will take the stage in support of Advocates to End Domestic Violence by performing Eve Ensler’s groundbreaking monologue play, “The Vagina Monologues” in the Performance Hall at the Brewery Arts Center.

This compelling show takes a look at the funny, fantastic, and occasionally frightening world of being female. It’s a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, abuse, and self-questioning staged to benefit a local charity that houses, counsels, and works on the front lines to protect victims of abuse in Carson City.

Top experts will converge at Lake Tahoe in September for the annual meeting of the Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Nuisance Species, hosted by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

Taking place Sept. 2-4, the annual meeting brings together officials from across the country in the fight against western expansion of aquatic invasive species. Participants will learn from informative lectures and discussions to foster coordination of aquatic invasive species management among western states. This event is open to the public.

The Carson High School Wrestling team made their way just south to Douglas High School for a Sierra League duel. The Carson Senators were coming into a tough Douglas environment as the Tigers are hosting their Winterfest week this week as well. The place was packed and the action was never seemed to really slow down in this match up.

Carson ATA Martial Arts - Karate for Kids is providing a free community Kids’ Safety and Success seminar followed by a pizza party on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 10 a.m. They are located at 3242 Research Way in Carson City.

Thigmomorphogenesis – When I first saw this word, I thought it was a joke; but no, it’s a real response of plants to touch. I’m not referring to the “touchy-feely” idea of hugging or caressing plants.

Think instead of the active trapping mechanism of carnivorous plants or of the leaf response of the “sensitive plant” (Mimosa species). Some vine tendrils coil up when touched. However, thigmomorphogenesis refers to “more long-term changes in the appearance of a plant (‘-morpho-‘) in response to repeated touch (“thigmo-“) (Chalker-Scott, Washington State University).

Come spend the day with us at our Earth Spirit Faire Fundraiser from 10 am to 4pm on Saturday, February 7th & Sunday February 8th at the Fuji Exposition Hall on Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City. Spend the afternoon pampering and treating yourself with a massage….or learn to make jewelry….. or attend a transformative workshop….. or get a reading for perspective on your life…. Whatever resonates with you!