February 2014
New Wellness Classes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/01/2014 - 3:57pm
Event Date:
February 15, 2014 - 9:30am Did you make a New Years Resolution to Lose Weight or Get Healthy?
How is it going?
Would a little extra support help you achieve your goals?
New Wellness classes are starting on Saturday February 15th
from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
After over 14 years with Jenny Craig Certified Wellness Coach
Monica Marcinko brings her expertise to the beautiful new
Paradise-Salon-Spa and Wellness center.
Contra Dance
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/01/2014 - 3:52pm
Event Date:
March 1, 2014 - 6:30pm Want to learn something new and get exercise to boot? No experience or partner required - all dances will be taught. If you can walk and know your left from right, you can contra dance! (See Austin Contra Dancers video for a preview.)
George Grover will be calling and he'll start with a beginner's workshop at 6:30 pm. The main dance will follow around 6:45 pm. Make sure to wear comfy shoes and clothes. Feel free to bring a water bottle.
Adults: $10
17 & Under: $3
Non-dancers: Free
A local band, In Stride, will supply a variety of tunes on different instruments.
Assistant DA Mark Krueger to run for top Carson City District Attorney seat
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/01/2014 - 2:36pm
Assistant District Attorney Mark Krueger on Saturday announced his candidacy for Carson City District Attorney.
As Assistant District Attorney, Krueger has been second in command at the Carson City District Attorney’s Office since 2012 and leads a team of 22 professional and support staff.
“I have extensive experience working with city government and the criminal justice system,” he said. “Carson City needs an experienced prosecutor, civil litigator and team leader to fill the important role of District Attorney and I bring that to the table.”
Carson City Sheriff's Office warns of telephone scam targeting people with threats of arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/01/2014 - 2:25pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a man posing as a lieutenant who is telling them that they will go to jail unless they use a credit card or money order to pay for traffic tickets.
According Sgt. Scott McDaniel, a man is calling homeowners identifying himself as "Lt. Steven Mills" with the Carson City Sheriff's Office or the Ormsby County Sheriff's Office.
Carson City Democratic Women's Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/01/2014 - 2:04pm
Event Date:
February 8, 2014 - 10:00am Carson City Democratic Women's Club monthly meeting will be held Saturday February 8th from 10 a.m. to noon at Democratic Headquarters 502 E. John St. Suite G.
A continental breakfast is available starting at 9:30 a.m. for a small donation. Parking is available in the back, please enter by the ajar door.
The featured speaker is Karen Abowd Carson City Supervisor for Ward 1. After the speaker plans for the March 15th History Tea will be discussed.
For more information please call Democratic Headquarters at 841-3367.
Carson City Library hosts gifted and talented middle school students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/01/2014 - 11:41am
As a partner with the Carson City School District’s gifted and talented education program, known as G.A.T.E, the Carson City Library engaged 27 middle school students from Carson Middle and Eagle Valley schools.
The half-day enrichment was designed to sharpen student’s critical thinking skills through activities that teach students to “see” the community with data.
Carson City road maintenance report for week of Feb. 3-9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 02/01/2014 - 11:05amHere is the Carson City road report for the week of Feb. 3-9, 2014: On Tuesday Curry Street will be closed between Fifth Street and Sixth Street from 7 a.m. to 11:a.m. Detours will be signed and the JAC bus stop in the work area will be temporarily closed.
