Healthy
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Lane: Our Independence
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 11:06amBefore the pandemic arrived I used to get to read the Declaration of Independence as Mark Twain, orchestrated to a Marine Corps flyover upon finishing with these words, "And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our Lives, our Fortunes, our sacred Honor." Va-voom!
Celebrating milestones in the age of social distancing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 11:19amIn their nearly 70-year marriage, Georgia and Lew Foster had never spent a single anniversary apart, and they weren’t about to break that tradition because of COVID-19.
Celebrating their 70th-wedding anniversary would require some planning and creativity on the part of Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, where Lew lives, but this sort of planning is in this team’s wheelhouse.
Northern Nevada gardening: Don't fear seeing tiny fruit on the ground, it's the 'June Drop'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 8:55amLook under your fruit trees. You might see dozens of tiny fruit on the ground. Don’t worry; it’s the June drop. Since trees often set more fruit than they can support, each June they shed an abundance of underdeveloped fruit.
Lisa Schuette speaks on her win of Carson City Board of Supervisors seat for Ward 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 3:19pmCarson City native Lisa Schuette was elected to the Carson City Board of Supervisors for Ward 4 in the recent primary election, and she took the time to speak about her vision for Carson City and what she hopes to achieve as a Supervisor.
Second of weekly Dayton Farmers Market of season happens Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/17/2020 - 10:08pmThe Dayton Farmers Market opened for the 2020 season on June 11. The market will take place every Thursday this summer from 3 to 6 p.m. at 60 Second Avenue and Highway 50, across from Pizza Factory. Market-goers will find seasonal, fresh fruits and vegetables, eggs, honey, and more from our region’s farmers.
Carson City fitness centers, gyms re-open with new mandated safety measurements in place
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/16/2020 - 2:28pmUnder Phase 2 people are once again able to enjoy working out somewhere other than their living rooms with the re-opening of gyms and fitness centers, and gym owners are stepping up social distancing measures to make sure everyone stays healthy.
Visitors welcome back: Tahoe South reopens Friday under revised safety guidelines
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 3:55pmSouth Lake Tahoe will begin the long-awaited rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic with the opening Friday, June 12 of select area attractions, trails, beaches, retail, dining and accommodations on both the Nevada and California side of South Shore.
Dayton's first Farmer's Market of 2020 happens today
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 1:44pmFresh produce, handmade jams and goods, soft serve ice cream and more will be available today, Thursday, June 11 in Dayton at the first Farmers Market of 2020. The market will be located at the corner of 2nd Street and Highway 50 in Dayton.
Volunteer with Carson City Parks for Weedy Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 3:43pmCarson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space welcomes you to our Volunteer Series: Weedy Wednesdays! This volunteer series is running every third Wednesday June through August of this year. Join us after your workday from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. at various trails and open spaces around our city to learn about vegetation and work to remove noxious weeds.
Nevada Health awarded FEMA crisis response grant to support statewide counseling
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2020 - 9:32amCARSON CITY — Through a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Nevada will be deploying 35 crisis counselors statewide to support Nevadans coping with the effects of COVID-19. The program will focus on a population health approach that encourages healthy coping and active management of stressors, building resiliency and fostering compassion.
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research - no cost online education
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 9:45amFor centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2TYsfSH or call 1-800-272-3900.
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research - no cost online education
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 9:40amFor centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
For more information, visit https://bit.ly/2TYsfSH or call 1-800-272-3900.
Carson City's MAC reopens, Pool and Community Center scheduled to reopen June 8
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 2:25pmRecreational facilities and services in Carson City are beginning to reopen under new provisions by Governor Sisolak’s Phase 2 directives.
The Multipurpose Athletic Center has reopened and the Carson City Aquatic Facility and Carson City Community Center are gearing towards reopening on Monday, June 8.
First-of-its kind agreement will protect Greater Sage-Grouse habitat, support Nevada's rural economy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 10:26amThe Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is excited to announce that Coeur Rochester, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coeur Mining, Inc. and Crawford Cattle, LLC have entered into a first-of-its-kind agreement to protect critical sagebrush habitat in Nevada while ensuring continued environmentally sensitive and sustainable mining practices.
South Lake Tahoe pauses $1,000 fine, encourages visitors to be safe and responsible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:24pmSouth Lake Tahoe City Council directed City staff Thursday to hold off on issuing the $1,000 fines for non-essential travelers or businesses until Council brings this issue back at their June 9 meeting for further consideration.
Free online diabetes self-management classes begin Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 1:32pmRegistration is open for a free, online series of classes on Diabetes Self Management that begins on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
What: This 6 week self-management series of workshops was developed at Stanford University and offers anyone living with diabetes — or anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes — the tools and skills to successfully manage their condition.
Nevada 4-H offering at-home and virtual summer activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/26/2020 - 1:37pmIn addition to the many adaptations local 4-H programs have made in Nevada communities the last couple of months amid COVID-19 to keep 4-H youth engaged, the Nevada 4-H Youth Development Program has developed a variety of activities to engage 4-H youth throughout the state during the summer months.
Senator Square: CHS says goodbye to yearbook adviser, astronomy students acknowledged in science journal
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 8:14amPatt Quinn-Davis, Carson High School Language Arts teacher and adviser of the school newspaper and Carneta yearbook, is retiring. For Quinn-Davis, the publications staff became a part of her family every year and even more so when students stayed with the program throughout their high school careers.
Nevada Day will continue planning 2020's festivities as scheduled
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/23/2020 - 11:05amNevada Day announced that 2020’s Nevada Day is scheduled to go on as planned, something all Nevadans can cheer for.
Boating at Lake Tahoe begins with healthy, eco-friendly phased-in plan
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 8:23pmWhether you live here in Tahoe or can’t wait until it’s safe to visit, we’re all anxious for a return to normalcy. This time of year, that means getting boats on the Lake's beautiful blue waters — while ensuring that you, me and Lake Tahoe stay healthy.
Carson High School students compete in virtual Future Health Leaders state competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 8:45amCARSON CITY — Carson High School Career and Technical Education, Future Health Professionals students, also known as HOSA, competed in the 2020 Virtual Nevada State Leadership Conference hosted April 15 through May 8. More than 1,000 students from across the state of Nevada competed in more than 40 medical competition events.
Carson City chef launches months long fundraiser for Pets of the Homeless
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/19/2020 - 8:12amChristmas bells would normally be ringing when Carson City resident Chef Don Pepe holds his annual holiday fundraiser for Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 national non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials for the pets of homeless persons.
But 2020 is different.
Former Lyon County mine sees revitalization, restoration work continue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 2:58pmMASON VALLEY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection says work to revitalize and restore the former Anaconda Copper Mine site continues to progress on schedule. The first phase of the project began in August 2019, and all necessary construction work at the site is on track to be complete by 2029.
Northern Nevada outdoors with JoAnne Skelly: I'm a grass warrior, are you?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:35amI have been a grass warrior lately. Grass persists in exploring and establishing in areas I don’t want it: under shrubs, twined in flowers, out of the edges of the lawn, under the trees, in the field and so on. As a grass warrior, I have employed various attack strategies from hand-digging, weed-whacking and mowing with three different mowers — a riding mower, a small area electric mower, a rough area mower and finally, a tractor.
Meet Your Farmer: Holley Family Farms celebrates ten years providing organic produce at Carson Farmer's Market
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 11:48amTucked away in the valleys of Dayton, a multi-generational ranch and farm has been quietly producing organic and sustainable agriculture for decades to the local community.
Holley Family Farms has been owned and operated since 1970, and bases their practices on the 19th century farming traditions of Dayton Valley, “where Italian immigrants produced vegetables and meat for the thousands of residents of the Virginia City Comstock,” according to the Holly Family Farms blog.
Understanding Telehealth
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 3:09pmWith COVID-19 keeping most of us home these days, otherwise healthy patients are being forced to make some tougher than usual decisions regarding their medical and musculoskeletal healthcare, including orthopedic, sports medicine and podiatric care.
2020 Carson City Off-Road Epic Rides bike event canceled due to COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/11/2020 - 11:29amTo continue to assist in keeping our community healthy and safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Epic Rides, the consolidated municipality of Carson City and Visit Carson City have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Carson City Off-Road, originally scheduled for June 26-28.
UNR Extension: Stay healthy during Phase 1 while reaping benefits of outdoor activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 2:07pmThe weather is warming up quickly across Nevada, making it a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. Fitness experts recognize how beneficial physical activity is to mental health, especially in light of the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting outdoors is a great way to get active, synthesize vitamin D with controlled sun exposure, improve memory and concentration and promote a general sense of well being.
Prescribed fire operations resume near Glenbrook and Zephyr Cove at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 10:12amTahoe Fire and Fuels Team member, Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, is planning to conduct understory burns in Glenbrook on Tuesday, May 12 and in Zephyr Cove on May 20, 2020, weather permitting.