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UNR's Desert Farming Initiative offers produce safety tips during pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 12:47pmGrocery shopping and produce safety have been concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Desert Farming Initiative, part of the University of Nevada, Reno Experiment Station, provides information to help producers and consumers minimize food-safety risks.
Carson City Farmer's Market to open Saturday, June 6; details forthcoming on modifications
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/12/2020 - 11:05amThe Carson City Farmer's Market announced via social media that it will open Saturday, June 6 as planned. The post notes there will be more details on modifications to the market as the date gets closer.
Carson City's Farmers Insurance District office secures $1,500 grant for FISH
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 11:49amFarmers Insurance Northern Nevada's District office in Carson City nominated and secured a $1,500 grant for Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, to give additional support during the COVID-19 crisis.
USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address the COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 10:09amU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Monday unveiled a one-stop-shop of federal programs that can be used by rural communities, organizations and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Square: A pandemic looms; a yearbook’s deadline ticks closer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:43amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV. Before jumping into teaching, Quinn-Davis worked many years at The Nevada Appeal as city government reporter, columnist, and city editor. She was also editor of The Nevada Appeal and previously was editor of The Daily Democrat newspaper in Woodland, Calif.
Happenings around Carson City for Monday, March 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 6:17pmHeading 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.
The Greenhouse Project in the spotlight at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/06/2020 - 3:46amFeatured speakers at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Jon Ruiter, Executive Director of The Greenhouse Project, and Cory King, the project's greenhouse manager and garden educator.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Feb. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 6:12pmHeading into Tuesday, activities and events lined up around the capital city include morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs, a regular meeting of the Carson City School Board, the Nevada Artists Association Judged Winter Show at its Brewery Arts Center gallery, Carson Victory Rollers present a new skater program, plus classes at Yaple's Ballroom and more.
Congressional candidate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 4:26pmClint Koble, a Democratic primary candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, will be the featured speaker at the next Democratic luncheon. Koble was also the CD2 Democratic candidate in 2018.
Carson City School Board to discuss program updates at upcoming meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 3:01pmThe next Carson City School Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 25 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
The docket for discussion includes program updates, introductions of the new Nevada Association of School Boards director, audits and more.
Nevada Farms Conference Returns to Fallon in February
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 1:04pmCelebrating its 13th year, the 2020 Nevada Farms Conference returns to its roots in Fallon on Feb. 20-22. The popular conference will be held at the Fallon Convention Center and Western Nevada College Fallon campus. It will include pre-conference workshops and farm tours on Thursday, followed by a two-day conference.
Homestead Holidays, Candy Cane express and more: events and happening in Carson City for Saturday, Dec. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 11:04pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a festive holiday-themed day, so check below to see what great events we have going on today!
Saturday, December 14
Christmas Food Drive, Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, Santa Train rides and more: Carson City region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 8:13pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the KTVN Share Your Christmas Food Drive at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn, Homestead Holidays at the Silver Saddle Ranch and more. The Polar Express Train Rides are sold out for the rest of the year, but Santa Train express rides are steaming up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum over the weekend. Read on for details.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:05pmWith activities lining up around the capital city through the weekend, Thursday events around the region include a meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition in Silver Springs, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, and a Carson City CASA volunteer information hour and training seminar. Along the music front, CHS Band will host its winter concert at the Carson City Community Center and our own local country music star and Nashville recording artist Art Mulcahy will be at Jimmy G's. Read on for details.
Odyssey Turns Into a Love Story For Sierra Lutheran High School Alum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:50amCARSON CITY — If Homer wrote the Odyssey today, he might very well title it, The Love Story. The ancient Greek epic poem that chronicles Odysseus’ ten-year journey back from the Trojan War to the Island of Ithaca and his beloved wife and son is, among other things, a love story. And in many ways literally and figuratively parallels the odyssey Taylor Love has been on the past few years.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 7:56pmEnjoying the mix of sunshine, clouds and the overall late fall conditions around the capital city? More of the same is expected Wednesday into Thursday, with another system due in time for the weekend. Activities around Carson City include an educational discussion on dementia presented by the Alzheimer's Association at the Carson City Library, a moonlight walk to C-Hill, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, a Carson Valley Community Theatre audition call for two plays, classes and more.
Holiday happenings and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:17pmPartly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-40s looks to be the order of the day around the capital city as we roll into Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Happenings around town include a book presentation by urban fantasy author SM Reine at the Nevada State Library and Archives, a morning fitness walk and evening hike, dance classes, a meeting of the CCSD board, plus festive December music and more with Night Lights Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee. Read on for more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 7:58pmIn December, Mondays don't really seem like Monday. At least for those of us caught up in the holiday spirit of giving and kindness. What a weekend of community fellowship this was among Carson City locals and we're just getting started, counting down the days until Christmas.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:07pmThe days keep moving along, ever closer to the weekend and huge helpings of Christmas holiday activities. Thursday events around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting with the developer of the proposed Andersen Ranch, a presentation: "Feathers and Furs of the Carson Valley" at the River Fork Ranch, an "End to Prohibition Party" at Gather restaurant, and more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 7:53pmThe break in the stormy weather was a short one, with more precipitation later in the day Wednesday, forecasters say. Activities around Carson City on Dec. 4 include a "Red Kettle" job hiring event at the Carson City Salvation Army, a Fitness Lab grand opening on Minnesota Street, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, library activities, classes and more.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 7:30pmSnow days, snow way. At least that's what the weather forecast calls for Tuesday. We'll see mostly cloudy skies before another chance of rain or snow arrives midweek and then a larger storm in time for the weekend. As the saying goes of Nevada weather: Wait a minute and it will change. It is also #GivingTuesday. If you have a favorite organization, it's a good time to send a few dollars their way. Around town there's art showings, a fitness walk, hike, dance classes and an old school film favorite at the Brewery Arts Center hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:40pmWith Thanksgiving leftovers winding down, we're winding up to the second day in December and the first day of the work week ahead, with activities lined up through the weekend. For Monday, activities around the capital city include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Tom Steyer campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more. If you are driving, do be careful out there. For weather-related travel and road updates see NVroads.com.
Small Business Saturday, Feast with a Hero, Santa Photos and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, Nov. 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 9:52pmHappy Saturday Carson City! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Are you ready to supportive our local community with Small Business Saturday? In addition, there are a metric ton of events going on in our region throughout the weekend, so check below to see what’s going on!
Saturday, November 30
Carson City weekend events include Nutcracker Ballet, Small Business Saturday, Polar Express train rides, Feast with a Hero and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 4:33pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 31st season of the Nutcracker Ballet, a Feast with a Hero fundraiser at Slot World, Small Business Saturday throughout Carson City and Carson Valley, photos with Santa, a Telegraph Square sign dedication, Polar Express train rides at the V&T Railroad and more!
Happy Thanksgiving 2019: Carson City events for Thursday, Nov. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:08pmThe last Thursday of November means a big gobble gobble, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy in the games, festivities, activities at home and outdoors. Events are at a minimum, for obvious reasons, but the two big ones are traditions for us in the capital city. The Carson City Turkey Trot at the Governor's Mansion and the free Carson Nugget Thanksgiving community dinner. Enjoy your day and any slight break in the weather. More winter storms are on the way.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 7:10pmWith snow overnight into the morning, the eve of Thanksgiving will bustle with last minute food shopping and, for many, preparing for an extended holiday weekend. There's a few activities around Carson City on Wednesday, Nov. 27 including a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, classes and more.
Santa To Visit During Community Roots & Shoots’ Holiday Event on December 7
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 12:05amCommunity Roots & Shoots’ annual Holiday Open House is Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 209 Dayton Valley Road.
Save the date for opportunities to shop local. Everything in the shop will be 10 percent off during the Holiday Open House. Complimentary treats and hot cocoa will be offered, and Santa will visit from 2pm-6pm.
The nonprofit floral and gift shop offers unique gifts, holiday and all occasion floral arrangements and cards, plus wreaths, garlands and Christmas trees.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:15pmWith the season's first big winter storm expected to arrive later Tuesday evening into Thanksgiving, you can still get in activities around the capital city before the snow flies. There's a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, fitness and swing classes at Yaple's Ballroom, a Carson City School Board meeting and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 7:10pmEnjoy any sunshine Monday as our first significant snow storm of the season is ahead this Thanksgiving holiday week. Activities and happenings on the first day of the work week, Nov. 25, 2019 include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Julian Castro campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more.
Photos with Santa to Benefit The Carson City Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 4:44pmSanta will be appearing at St. Nick's Village, located at Casino Fandango between the Sky Bridge and Galaxy Theater, each Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The first 4X6 photo with Santa is free, and donations will be accepted to benefit The Greenhouse Project.