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Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Origins of marathon running began with 'hold my beer'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 2:56pmI've long wondered how the marathon run came to be 26 miles in the first place. So I did a little research and found the history to be fascinating. It all started, like so many other events in history, after tossing back a few beers, away back in 490 B.C.
Red Cross of Northern Nevada offers sweet smoke alarm deal for Valentine’s Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/10/2020 - 11:55amIt may not be a typical Valentine’s Day gift, but love comes in all forms. Show how much you care for a loved one and order a free smoke alarm and installation from the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada.
Senator Square: Carson FFA competes, FBLA speaks and writing class launches online magazine
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 8:44amCapitol FFA traveled to North Valleys High School Feb. 1 in order to compete in the Northern FFA Zone Competition. CHS Agriculture Mechanics, Welding, and FFA Adviser and teacher Rebecca Glocknitzer said, "I know all of our students worked hard to prepare for Zone, and Mr. Mann and I are so proud of their efforts."
Carson City man arrested for drug charges in the same parking lot he was arrested in the month before
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/08/2020 - 12:25pmA 23-year-old Carson City man was arrested on three alternative sentencing violations as well as possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, and driving without a valid license.
According to the report, Special Enforcement Team deputies were patrolling in an unmarked police vehicle in the area of William and Stewart when they witnessed a man seated upright in the driver seat of a vehicle who continued to duck up and down in the driver’s seat.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Feb. 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 9:11pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful day in the capital city, so make sure the get your sunshine while you can!
We’ve got a bunch of great events in the region through the weekend, so check below!
Cab Calloway Orchestra, Feast of Chocolate, Artsy Fartsy jewelry show and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Dozens of sweets are in store for Saturday. The American Association of University Women holds its 20th annual Feast of Chocolate at the Carson Plaza and Event Center. Artsy Fartsy Gallery hosts its 9th annual Jewelry and Chocolate Show with several new decorative pieces. To cap-off Saturday, the legendary Cab Calloway Orchestra makes its way to the capital city.
At 81, the Queen of Carson City's Burger King serves full-time job with a smile
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 6:58pmOnce upon a time, the American Dream for older Baby Boomers was to retire at age 65. That dream was not to come true for many who had been working since high school and surviving several depressions that kept them worrying about keeping a stable roof over their head and food on the table.
Carson City Parks Department: Fuji Park playground closed for repairs, to reopen sometime in March
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 02/04/2020 - 1:28pmThe Fuji Park playground adjacent to the Fuji Park Dog Park has been closed due to repairs, according to David Navarro, Parks Operations Superintendent from the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, and is set to be reopened sometime in March, although the time frame is dependent on an order of new parts for the playground.
Carson City Mint 150th anniversary, fitness events, classic film showing and more Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 7:30pmHeading into Tuesday, the capital city will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint with events throughout the day. Other activities include a morning and evening walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a dinner fundraiser for the Roman family at Pizza Factory, a community dinner and meeting invite to the Order of Eastern Star, a showing at the BAC of the 1941 film classic "The Lady Eve" and a concert featuring the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn at Shepherd-Sierra Lutheran Church. Read on for details.
JoAnne Skelly column: Reader asks about gnats, pruning and catalogs for spring planting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 9:38amI love to hear from readers. One reader and friend, Paul, suggested the following for article ideas: 1. How to deal with those tiny flies that seem to come from indoor plants. 2. This is the best time to take down danger trees, since the insects will not jump to healthy trees now. 3. This is the time to order from plant catalogues and plan for your gardening in the spring.
Senator Square: Carson High School's NJROTC Orienteers compete; music, art students thrive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 8:22amEditor’s Note: The following is from Chief Dan Ingram, who is is head of the Naval Science Department at Carson High School.
The CHS, NJROTC Orienteers competed in a weekend long orienteering festival in Anza Borrego State Park, Calif., Jan. 17-18. During the festival, team members competed in three different races over the two days.
Carson City man arrested for multiple violations of temporary protective order
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 11:37amA 40-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning for multiple violations of a temporary protective order.
On Friday evening, deputies were dispatched to a residence to meet with a victim stating the man had attempted to make entry into her residence.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Feb. 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 12:26amHappy Saturday Carson City, and say hello to February! That means Spring must be right around the corner! I hope so at least, because Friday’s beautiful weather was enough to make me ready to say goodbye to father winter.
We’ve got a jam packed list of events throughout the weekend, including February’s wine walk happening today!
Check below to see what’s going on throughout the weekend.
Saturday, February 1
Carson City's Crime-Scene cleanup service discusses the dignity of death, safety, and next steps
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 3:00pmAfter driving public transport for half a decade, Tawny Barker knew she wanted some peace and quiet, and decided instead to apply to drive transport for a mortuary.
This started the process which has now led her to open Nobility Trauma Clean-Up LLC, which serves the tri-county regions of Carson City, Douglas County and Lyon County in crime scene cleanup, trauma cleanup, meth-lab decontamination, hoarding, and more.
Wine Walk, Super Bowl parties, standup comedy, karaoke and more: Carson City area readies for upcoming weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 8:13pmHeading into the Super Bowl weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the monthly downtown Carson City wine walk, plus karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro and Y-NOT Saloon. The Forest Service begins its first “Ski With a Ranger” at Lake Tahoe’s Heavenly Mountain Resort on Friday. Combined with championship football festivities on Sunday, the Silver State is in store for a wild, good time.
Carson City's Casino Fandango 'Craft 55' bar offers local brew, unique pub fare
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 7:50pmThe Casino Fandango has opened its new “Craft 55” bar, which is dedicated to craft beers and a pub-style menu with a few unique twists, including Duck Wings served with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks, bangers and mash, and chipotle shrimp cocktail, along with traditional pub fare such as sliders, bacon mac and cheese, buffalo chicken wings and more.
Carson City hosts resource fair for homeless as part of annual 'Point-in-Time Count'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 3:51pmEach year, a national “Point-in-Time Count” is conducted in any community that receives U.S Housing and Urban Development funds as a way to figure out how many people are suffering from homelessness in each community in order to better apply resources.
Carson City sued for $15 million after it refuses to allow hemp-production in Buzzys Ranch area
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 1:10pmCarson City is at the center of a legal dispute following its refusal to allow hemp to be grown on property in the Buzzys Ranch area in East Carson City. Tahoe Hemp is suing for $15 million in damages citing the city broke its agreement with the Jarrard Family Trust, which gives rights to the family to use the property for agricultural purposes.
Carson City deputies make multiple felony, misdemeanor warrant arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 10:54amA 36-year-old Reno man was booked into Carson City Jail for two felony warrants alleging grand larceny of a motor vehicle out of Carson City and being a fugitive from justice, issued out of Placer County, Calif.
Esther Chapter No. 3 Carson City invites residents for dinner, meeting of Order of the Eastern Star
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 8:27amYou are one of us! Esther Chapter No. 3, Order of the Eastern Star, is hosting a Feb. 4 dinner and open meeting for anyone in the community who might be interested in learning more about the Masonic Family in Carson City.
We have a long and successful history in Nevada and we would like to entertain you with a tasty dinner at 6 p.m. and then hold an open meeting at 7 p.m. to share the great things we are doing and encourage additional members of our community to consider joining our charitable organization.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Winterfest 2020 played out nicely
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 1:38amBenjamin Franklin, one of the best gamers of all time said, “We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing.” The adults sure could learn a thing or two from the students at CHS because Winterfest 2020 played out, pun intended, just like it was supposed to with Carson's Got Game being the theme.
Priorities: What’s Hot and What’s Not
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 10:28amLast week, I wrote about overwhelm and how to approach it. But, there’s one part of the process of overcoming overwhelm that will trip you up if you don’t understand it - setting priorities.
Priorities fall under a number of categories:
- Critical priority. (Example: Something that has to be done in 24 hours, often has a consequence if not done)
- The deadline is approaching. (Example: Hard deadline, no moving it, often has penalties for missing)
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Jan. 25
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 1:19amHappy Saturday Carson City! There are a ton of great events in the region this weekend, it’ll be hard to choose which ones to attend! Music, food and fun await below. Check to see what’s happening for this weekend!
Saturday, January 25
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Carson City deputies arrest men for possession of drugs, bottled mercury
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 10:30amA 31-year-old Gardnerville man and a 29-year-old transient man were arrested in the area of the Goni Water Tower after deputies were alerted to a man in a vehicle next to the tower who appeared to be incapacitated and found they were allegedly using drugs and were in possession of several bottles of mercury.
Chinese New Year, Carson Comedy Club's military appreciation night, live music and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 9:45pmHeading into the last weekend of January there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a Chinese New Year Celebration at the Nevada State Museum and the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada. The Carson Comedy Club hosts its first Military Appreciation Night on Friday at the Carson Nugget. Carson Valley’s 18th annual Eagles and AG Photo Contest will be underway and live music will keep the Silver State buzzing with excitement. Read on for more information.
Carson City Native and Newcomers Club meets the second Thursday of every month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 3:55pmThe Carson City Native and Newcomers Club invites you to our monthly meetings. Our club is all volunteer and charitably run. We meet the second Thursday of every month except August.
We meet at the Black Bear restaurant inside of Max Casino on the second Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. We order our own lunches and then have our meeting.
Carson Valley looks to integrate residential, agricultural spaces into ‘Agrihoods’
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:22amDouglas County has multiple priority projects on the books right now, including education innovation, distinctive downtowns, becoming an aviation destinations and more, but one in particular has it’s roots set firmly in the Carson valley’s history of agriculture, and that is "Agrihoods."
Carson City events for Thursday, Jan. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 9:15pmHeading into Thursday, activities lined up include a cardio and strength connection class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a Polka Dot Powerhouse Women's Group luncheon at Red's Old 395 Grill, art showings, live music with Dale Poune at Gather, a meeting of the Carson City GOP at Casino Fandango featuring speaker Bob Potts from the Governor's Office of Economic Development, and more.
Paradise Spa Wins Cutting-Edge Aquatic Fitness App Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 12:02pmAbility Fix is a unique mobile app for anyone wanting to improve their fitness in the water regardless of their current physical ability level. Users are guided through easy-to-understand aquatic exercises designed to increase strength, flexibility, balance, and cardio.