March

World Hearing Day is March 3 every year, held to help raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world.

In recognition of the day, Carson Valley Medical Center is offering free hearing evaluations Friday, March 1 and Friday, March 8 through its Occupational Health Clinic in Minden at 897 Ironwood Drive.

Approximately 20 percent of Americans, or 48 million, report some degree of hearing loss. At age 65, the numbers grow to 33 percent. Additionally, nearly 15 percent of school-age children have some degree of hearing loss.

Great Basin Basket Farm Share is holding workshops Wednesday, Feb. 27 and Tuesday March 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Cooperative Extension Office in Carson City at 2621 Northgate Lane No. 15.

CARSON CITY — Reno artist Kate O’Hara need only to open her door and look to the mountains to find inspiration for her creations.

O’Hara’s exhibit, “Botanica Obscura,” can be seen for the next three weeks at the Nevada Arts Council’s Legislative eXhibition Series (LXS) inside the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City. Throughout the 2019 Legislative session, the works of six Nevada artists is being featured. O’Hara is the second of the six artists and her display will remain in place through March 15.

For professionals in the green industry, especially certified arborists, the ability to identify the types of trees in their clients’ yards is an important skill to have. To help arborists, landscapers and others hone their tree identification skills, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension presents three seasonal Tree Identification Presentations and Walks.

Hello Carson City and welcome to this first day of the work week, Monday, Feb. 25, 2019. Hang on tight as today will be especially windy, so much so that we are under a High Wind Warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Carson Middle School's annual Chili Bingo Night takes place this Friday, March 1, in the school's gym. The event begins at 6 p.m. Proceeds from this fundraiser go to Carson Middle School Band program which is raising money for new instruments, storage space, and upgraded percussion.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 25 through March 3, 2019. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Future Farmers of America provided the venue, Carson High School students voted with their hard earned dollars, and AP Environment and Honors Biology teacher Cort Roseleip was chosen to kiss a goat. Readers must take a look at the photo above to fully comprehend the magnitude of this event.

The hills around the Nevada state capital are alive with the sound of music and nature as the Carson City Symphony performs its 200th concert Sunday at the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theater.

Before that, go on a treasure hunt at one of two marketplaces occurring in Carson City today, including the Flying Pig Flea Market and the Seventh Day Adventist Rummage Sale.

Carson Assembly No. 7 Rainbow Girls will host Painting with a Pal on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carson Lodge No. 1 of the Free and Accepted Masons, 113 E. Washington Street (at the corner of Carson Street) in Carson City.

The community is invited. Suggested age 5 and up. All proceeds will help support the girls with their community service and assembly events.

Cost is $20 per person. All art supplies and lunch are included. There will be two sessions: one at 10 a.m. and a second at 1 p.m.

The 19th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration returns once again to the Sierra on Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.

Event activities begin with a guided tour over the snow starting at 9:30 a.m. with Norwegian native and longboard ski expert Nina MacLeod, who will also give a longboard ski demonstration. Attendees may bring their own snowshoes and cross country skis, or rent snowshoes from the Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, is hosting a screen writer’s workshop taught by Carson City’s own Sean Mick.

The workshop will take place Saturday, March 2 in the Brewery Art Center’s 1864 Grand Ballroom from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Come to the Carson City Library and hear some of your favorite public officials discuss what reading means to them. Each speaker will also be reading a story! Light refreshments will be served.

The schedule includes:

11:00 AM Mayor Bob Crowell
11:30 AM Supervisor Lori Bagwell
12:00 PM Sheriff Ken Furlong

Children 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver at least 13 years of age at all times.

Good morning, Carson City, and welcome to the last weekend of February!

This Saturday is all about film appreciation around the area. The Carson City International Film Festival wraps up today inside the newly renovated Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, while the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival occurs at CVIC Hall in Minden.

The Carson City School District February meeting will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 26 in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, beginning at 7 p.m.

One item on the table for discussion is the adoption of “Schools for Climate Change,” described as a non-partisan, grassroots, youth-adult campaign with a mission to empower schools to speak up for climate change in order to protect current and future generations.

Time for another night of great comedy! Come see the BAC Improv Troupe create a hilarious show right on the spot.

Everything in the show is make-believe, but the laughs will be real. Come see the Improv Troupe play various games and finish the show off with a Harold! For those who want to be a part of the action: several games will be open to audience participation.

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

At a TEDx event, TED Talks, videos, and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection. The events are branded TEDx where x = independently organized TED event.

The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are organized by the speakers and performers themselves.

Hello Carson City as we welcome in Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, the end of the work week, a short one for many because of the President's Day holiday. Activities abound Friday and into the weekend, including the second day of the three-day, 6th Carson City International Film Weekend festival.

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School will hold its 16th Annual Crab Feed Fundraiser on Saturday, March 2, 2019, beginning at 5 p.m. at the MAC, 1860 Russell Way, Carson City.

Calling all nurses! We're hiring! If you (or someone you know) is a current RN, enrolled in a nursing course, or a graduate student, join us for our bi-annual Job Fair Friday, March 8 from 2-4 pm, in the Valley View Room (3rd floor) at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Good day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. A few snow showers may linger and should clear out by tomorrow with mostly sunny skies Friday into Saturday. Lots of activities today, including the kickoff of the sixth Carson City International Film Weekend festival.

Capital City Hoops, a local non-profit organization, is hosting a free basketball clinic for students in grades 2nd through 8th grade. The event will be held Saturday, March 2 at Carson High School.

CARSON CITY — Calling all Graphic Artists: Nevada Artists Association Fine Art Gallery is celebrating its 40th anniversary. NAA would like to have a shiny new graphic for its logo to use throughout the year and we need your help.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. We're midway through the work week with yet another round of snow showers possible today and Thursday. But don't let the weather spoil your fun. There's several activities lined up throughout the day and tonight.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Museum of Art announced the 2019 Scholastic Art Award Winners, and on the list were a senior and junior from Carson High and one seventh-grader from Carson Middle School. Emily Richardson, 17-years-old, Sarah Woods, 17-years-old, Keira Serpa, 13-years-old, were all recognized as Gold Key winners.

Sierra Lutheran High School invites the community to attend the 17th Annual Gifts of Grace Dinner-Auction on Saturday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carson Valley Inn to raise important resources for the school’s Tuition Assistance Fund.

CARSON CITY — Do you love Nevada history, and, more importantly, do you love sharing that knowledge with others? If so, the Nevada State Museum has a perfect opportunity.

The museum is recruiting for volunteers, who will get a multi-day in-depth jaunt through the museum’s collections and operations.

The Nevada State Museum was voted the best museum in rural Nevada by the readers of Nevada Magazine in 2018. It couldn’t have received that recognition without the cadre of volunteers who help out on a daily basis, said Director Myron Freedman.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. With the long holiday weekend behind us, the week ahead looks to be busy indeed weather wise. Enjoy the sunshine today as another weather system will move into the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions by Wednesday.

Got honey? Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" in March at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" is a wonderful new musical based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film.

Northern Nevada Development Authority will feature a discussion on Water Rights as part of its Business Edge morning discussion series in Carson City.

The program will be Wednesday, March 27, 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Casino Fandango, Carson City. Event registration is available at: www.nnda.org/events

The Business Edge Water Rights event will define and explain the process(es) for water rights in Nevada and will featuring Shannon McDaniel, Professional Engineer from the Nevada Division of Water Resources.