March

Not only is Friday the first day of March in this 2019 calendar year but it is also the end of the work week. And for this we say welcome to a month that brings us the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, which is this Saturday, NCAA basketball playoffs, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and the first day of spring. While we look forward to these future events, there's plenty of activities lined up for today. Read on and find out more.

MINDEN — Jeff and Debby McElroy, marriage humorists, speakers, and founders of Forever Families, have been invited to LifePoint Church to lead their Marriage Tune Up Conference.

As one of the most sought-after couples in the field of marriage enrichment, the McElroys travel nationwide and around the globe speaking on marriage and family issues.

Support your local nursing students by attending a spaghetti fundraising dinner on Friday, March 15 at Western Nevada College.

The National Student Nurses’ Association Western Nevada Chapter is holding the spaghetti feed at 6 p.m. in the Carson Nugget Community Hall in the Aspen Building.

A woman was arrested Wednesday night for suspicion of felony domestic battery with a deadly weapon after allegedly using a knife during an argument with her boyfriend, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The Carson City School District is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 4, to begin registering children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2019, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2019-2020 school year.

Production Pattern & Foundry (PPF) is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 09:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City.

Available jobs are: Production Worker (JO# 466232).

It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event.

For more information, please visit the nearest Nevada JobConnect location for details.

Join Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski for “Breakfast with Brad" this Friday, March 1 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Cracker Box restaurant.

Jerky Junction Inc is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Friday, March 8, 2019 from 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701.

Available jobs are: Entry Level Food Processor (JO# 465777) and Shipping & Receiving (JO# 465780).

It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event.

For more information, please visit the nearest Nevada JobConnect location for details.

Chromalloy is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Thursday, March 7, 2019 from 09:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701.

Available jobs are: CNC Machinist (JO# 466304), CNC Operator (JO# 465277), Metal Worker (JO# 465278), Beltsand Operator (JO# 466262), & Furnace Operator (JO# 466263).

It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event. Please bring two copies of your resume and be interview ready.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Feb. 28, the last day of the month. It was quite a ride as we stood strong with rain and snow, local events and welcoming the Nevada Legislature back into session. It isn't over yet. Read on as Elvis is at Carson City's door tonight. Then it is onward and upward to March.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is accepting applications from non-profit organizations in the Carson City community for funding grants.

Cary Grant stars as a newspaper editor who uses every trick in the book to keep his ace reporter ex-wife, Rosalind Russell, from remarrying in this text-book screwball comedy "His Girl Friday" presented Tuesday, March 5 by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.

The very first act of our new state legislature a couple of weeks ago was to pass S.B. 143, a bill that revived ballot Question One, passed by Nevada voters two and a half years ago but never implemented by former Governor Sandoval.

Don't go into the city to network your business when we meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month. There are no membership fees. Only bring your business cards. Registration is required. Attendance is Free. Your ticket will get you 1 complimentary Beer/Wine, and appetizers will be served.

The Champions for the Arts Advocacy Day will be hosting an event focused on arts advocacy, hosted by Cultural Alliance Nevada.

The event will take place at Carson City’s Nevada State Legislature, located at 401 S. Carson Street, from 8 am to 2 pm, Friday March 15.

Well, it's that day again, halfway through the work week. Happy Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 to you Carson City. For those keeping score, we have 21 days left until the first day of spring. Be prepared for rain "down here" and heavy snow "up there."

Maya Angelou said, “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” Under the tutelage of art teacher Paul Lorion, two Pioneer High School students, Anahi Pacheco and Isaiah Zacarias, have been recognized for their exceptional creative efforts.

Bingo games at the Carson City Senior Center received a boost from a new bingo machine and electronic flash board, thanks to donations from community members and the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has stepped up its efforts to educate communities about the threats posed by invasive plants, animals, and microorganisms in Nevada during National Invasive Species Awareness Week, now through March 3, 2019.

Meadowood Mall is hosting the 16th Annual Canstruction from March 6th-10th in Center Court. The structures will be built starting March 6th in Center Court, and mall visitors will be encouraged to cast votes for our award ceremony on March 7th.

The structures will be on display around the center following the award ceremony until they are taken down on March 10th. This unique design and build competition is presented by local sponsors such as Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and will be benefitting the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. See Guest Services for more information.

Meditation Secrets that Celebrate Our Sensuousness, Intuition and Individuality. This is a 6-Hour Meditation and Movement Workshop with Jenn Andrews.

During this workshop we will dive into the meditation secrets that encourage us to delight in our senses and the sensuousness of life.

A new 64-room "extended stay" hotel is expected to break ground in North Carson City sometime next month, according to the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

Sexual harassment in the workplace impacts productivity, dampens employee morale, and costs time and money, and no company wants to be the next one to face a lawsuit or EEOC investigation. Preventing and effectively investigating and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace is a must for HR professional and business owners.

Western Nevada College Continuing Eduction will host a seminar on the subject March 22 beginning at 8 a.m. It is $349. Call 775-445-4241 if you have any questions.

Carson Valley's own high-octane, traditional Irish music group returns to the Celtic Music Series for a Saint Patrick's Day blow-out, featuring the fiddle duo of 2017 and 2018 Nevada State Fiddle Champion, Holly Sternberg along with Tina Carlsen.

Come to the Brewery Art Center's Black Box Theatre in Carson City on March 16, be sure to wear green and be a part of the holiday fun. The show begins at 7 p.m.

Whether you are a new or continuing watercolor student, learn to splash and play while discovering the expansive possibilities of watercolor at classes offered through Western Nevada College's Continuing Education program.

In each 4-week class, we will explore several different approaches to watercolor. We will also investigate art fundamental topics concentrating on one topic per 4-week session. Students may choose their own subjects, with instructor input as to relevance based on individual skill level.

Kohl’s is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City.

Available jobs are: P/T Store Associate (JO# 466022) & P/T Stockroom Operations Associate (JO# 466029).

It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event.

For more information, please visit the nearest Nevada JobConnect location for details.

The Honorable James E. Wilson of the First Judicial District Court will be our guest speaker at Douglas-Carson Legal Professionals' monthly educational meeting at noon on March 6 at Red's Old 395 Grill, 1055 S Carson St., Carson City. Judge Wilson will discuss upcoming changes to the Nevada Rules of Civil procedure.

There is no cost involved; lunch is optional. Reservations can be made by emailing NALSdclp@gmail.com.

Hello Carson City as we head into Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 with the force of Monday's wind. Well, what can we say about what's ahead weather wise other than rain is likely down here in the valley but up at Lake Tahoe is another story. The Sierra once again braces for another series of winter storms that are expected to bring several feet of snow, again, through Thursday. Traveling in the mountains isn't advised but if you must, check in with NVRoads.com for the latest updates.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will hold an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 27, to gather public ideas for requesting off-highway vehicle grant funds. The informal open house will run from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carson Ranger District Office, 1536 South Carson Street.

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. — A ton of steer testicles, literally, are headed up to the Comstock for the 28th annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 16. Each year, daring cooks from around the region cook, fry, grill, smoke or otherwise serve up tasty testicle concoctions at this fan-favorite event, an ode to the mining town’s history.