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UNR Extension hosts online town halls to discuss new round of Paycheck Protection Program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 12:14pmRENO, Nev. — With the Small Business Administration resuming their Paycheck Protection Program earlier this week, and other organizations such as Prestamos CDFI joining in to offer other forgivable loan programs, University of Nevada, Reno Extension will offer free online town halls with representatives from these organizations and other lenders, as well as Extension experts, explaining eligibility, the application process and other details on the assistance programs.
High Wind Warning issued for Lake Tahoe and Sierra, blustery conditions expected in lower valleys
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 11:52amStrong northeast winds will impact the Sierra on Monday and Tuesday, including the Tahoe Basin and northern Mono County in addition to portions of northeast California, mainly south of Susanville, according to the National Weather Service.
Silver Oak Senior Men Golf Club readies for 2021
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 7:37amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Each passing month gets us closer to golf time! The Silver Oak Senior Men’s Golf Club has officially teed it up for the 2021 golf season. SOSMGC is open to golfers 55 years of age and older and all handicap levels.
Save the Date: 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, Live Virtual Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 12:22amCelebrate Earth Day with Mountain Area Preservation and join us for the 6th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, a live and virtual event on Friday, April 23.
This year's event will be hosted virtually and will include an online auction benefiting MAP’s environmental advocacy work in the Truckee and Lake Tahoe area. The virtual festival will feature award-winning films focused on the environment, conservation, adventure, and more! Get inspired and celebrate the power of activism by attending Wild & Scenic.
Annual Carson City Feast of Chocolate re-imagined due to COVID, scholarship donors sought
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 3:17pmDue to the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our community, the annual American Association of University Women Capital Branch Feast of Chocolate event, usually held in February at the Carson Plaza Event Center, must be reimagined this year. Our goal is to continue to provide scholarships for deserving young women in their pursuit of educational advancement.
Carson City area weather: Winds to bring colder temperatures, storm potential later in week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 10:55amGusty winds, especially in the Sierra, are expected Monday and Tuesday along with a cooling trend happening this week and the potential for snow by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Senator Square: Carson High School students become published authors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 9:12amAccording to Teen Health and Wellness, Rosen Publishing, “Sharing stories is a powerful way to connect with other people. By sharing your own story, you can connect with other teens who are dealing with similar experiences. Your words can provide hope and comfort, or empower them to face their own challenges.”
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:15pmFor PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:
Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. This week, we'll be reading about dogs, and making our own dog craft! If you'd like to follow along with the craft at home, you'll need a paper plate (any size), paper, markers, glue and scissors.
Register below to receive a Zoom link for this program.
Death with dignity advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 3:00amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Paul Klein, a partner at Tri-Strategies LTD, a government relations and public affairs firm with offices in Reno and Las Vegas. He will be lobbying on behalf of Compassion & Choices for medical aid-in-dying legislation due to be introduced during the 81st session, which begins February 1st. The bill gives terminally ill people with six months or less to live the option of taking medicine to end their life peacefully.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club hosts 'Love Notes' Short Romance Film and Music Video Competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 8:59pmAttention Carson City area filmmakers: Make a romantic short film or music video in 2 weeks in our Love Notes Short Romance Film and Music Video Competition.
Soroptimist International of Carson City highlights 'Women Helping Women' honoree Lupe Ramirez
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 5:05pmOver the next five weeks leading up to Soroptimist International of Carson City's Feb. 18 virtual "Women Helping Women" recognition event, we will be introducing you to each of our 2021 "Women Helping Women" honorees.
Rupert's Auto Body in Carson City donates car to woman who lost home, vehicle and family member in tragic fire
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 9:17amRupert's Auto Body in Carson City has supported many causes through the years from youth sports and organizations, to children's programs and local schools. We have also taken special pride in providing support to the Washoe Tribe and its members.
Carson Mall hosts Family Bingo night in-person and online
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/13/2021 - 4:25pmCarson Mall will be sponsoring a Family BINGO night. The event will take place on Jan. 30 from 5-8 pm ish
Refreshments will be able to be purchased! Space is limited. Tickets must be purchased before! Please visit our Facebook for a link or use the link below!
Work for Warriors Nevada military support group to host Jan. 20 public job fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:02amCARSON CITY — The military support organization Work for Warriors Nevada is set to host a no-cost, virtual job fair on Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The fair will be online.
It's official: NHL hockey coming to Lake Tahoe in February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 9:50amIt has been a plan in the works for months and Monday the National Hockey League made it official — they are bringing NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe to Edgewood Tahoe Feb. 20-21, 2021.
Partnership Carson City to participate in public health 3-day cannabis, vaping summit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 1:06pmCARSON CITY — Executive Director of Partnership Carson City Hannah McDonald and Youth Program Coordinator and Training Specialist Samantha Szoyka will speak at the Public Health Cannabis and Vaping 3-Day Virtual Summit Jan. 12 to 14, 2021.
WebstaurantStore Nevada Distribution Hiring Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/11/2021 - 9:38amOn Saturday, January 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., WebstaurantStore Nevada Distribution will hold a hiring event at the Casino Fandango Ballroom (3800 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV, 89701).
On the spot interview for all shifts and positions, no warehouse experience needed! Wages starting from $16-$18.
If unable to attend, apply here: https://ecs.page.link/1MCYb
Senator Square: Carson High School mourns loss of senior Jacqueline Milagros Acosta-Bruno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 8:23amJacqueline Milagros Acosta-Bruno was born Nov. 17, 2002 at Washoe Medical Center in Reno, Nev., to Claudia Bruno and Hector Acosta. She has four younger brothers and sisters, all attending Carson City Schools, as well as a sibling just 18-months-old.
Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Family Story Time
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 12:22pmJoin us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included. For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families.
To register, go here.
Soroptimist International of Carson City Announces 'Women Helping Women' Honorees to be Recognized on Feb. 18
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 9:55amSoroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to announce our “Women Helping Women” Honorees to be recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls in our community, at our Virtual “Celebrating Women Helping Women” Recognition Event, via Zoom, on February 18, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Endangered species defender to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 2:25amFeatured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon will be Patrick Donnelly, Nevada State Director of the Center for Biological Diversity. Among other things he will touch on the hydrology and endangered species of the Amargosa Basin and explain why Yucca Mountain is a terrible place to store high-level nuclear waste.
Nevada Humanities to Feature Programs Around Civic Engagement in 2021
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 11:17amNevada Humanities has been awarded $50,000 by The Federation of State Humanities Councils and The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation as part of a new national initiative, Why It Matters: Civic and Electoral Participation, which will explore civic participation as it relates to electoral engagement in a multivocal democracy.
Dayton distribution warehouse seeks to fill open positions, hiring event Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 2:25pmDAYTON, Nev. — WebstaurantStore Nevada Distribution is hosting hiring events at Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St. Carson City, Saturday, Jan. 9 and Jan. 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WebstaurantStore Hiring Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 1:27pmWe are holding a hiring event, Saturday, January 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Ballroom (3800 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV, 89701).
On the spot interview for all shifts and positions, no warehouse experience needed! Wages starting from $16-$18.
If unable to attend, apply here: https://ecs.page.link/1MCYb
Pioneer High School staff give thanks with parent appreciation drive-thru breakfast
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 3:10pmPioneer High School staff showed their appreciation for parents with a drive-thru breakfast that was held last month.
John Corbitt, PHS math teacher thought that spirits could be lifted by doing something special for the parents of PHS students.
NNDA's annual State of the Counties featured Jan. 27
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 5:06pmNorthern Nevada Development Authority's The Business Edge first event of 2021 will present the organization’s Annual State of the Counties on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
Focused on Nevada’s Sierra region, the free webinar features county managers from Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, and Storey counties. Each manager will discuss their county’s successes, challenges and future plans.
Wind Advisory in effect for Carson City region, snow in the Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 3:01pmThe National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect for much of the region, including the greater Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and Washoe Valley areas until 10 p.m. tonight.
Carson City area weather: Storm to bring strong wind and rain to valleys, snow in the Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 12:25pmA winter storm will bring a round of strong and possibly damaging winds for most areas, with heavy wet snow for the Sierra late Sunday night into Tuesday morning and mostly rain down to the valley floors.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office sees decrease in Calls for Service for New Year's Eve
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 4:08pmThe Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) experienced a decrease in the amount of calls for service in Stateline for the New Year’s Eve celebration as compared to 2020.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.