September 2015
Nevada to launch fresh tourism campaign for fall featuring The Killers’ “Don’t Fence Me In”
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 6:43pmNevada is launching a fresh tourism campaign focused on attracting adventure-loving millennials to the state — especially to the rural areas less trafficked than Las Vegas. The Nevada Commission on Tourism voted Wedne...
Carson City may get nice soaking from Thursday weather system
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 5:08pm
There's a good chance Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas will see a nice soaking from a weather system moving into the region. The not-so-cold, cold front will provide rain showers with a chance for thunderstorms into Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. The highest mountain peaks in the Sierra may get a dusting of snow, especially above 9,000 feet.
Give A Dog A Bone pet food drive at Michael Hohl Motor Company through October
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 4:46pm
Michael Hohl Motor Company is proud to launch their Second Annual ‘Give A Dog A Bone’ pet food drive to fill a pickup for the nonprofit organization Pets of the Homeless. They provide pet food and basic emergency veterinary care to the homeless pets in local communities across the United States including Carson City.
Carson City suffers first gaming decline since November 2014
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 2:35pmStatewide gaming win fell 1.4 percent in August to more than $908 million.Win also was down in the Carson Valley Area, which includes valley portions of Douglas County. The 2.46 percent decline to $8.8 million was Car...
Give A Dog A Bone pet food drive
Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 1:48pm
Michael Hohl Motor Company is proud to launch their Second Annual ‘Give A Dog A Bone’ pet food drive to fill a pickup for the nonprofit organization Pets of the Homeless. They provide pet food and basic emergency veterinary care to the homeless pets in local communities across the United States including Carson City.
Last year’s drive collected 1580 pounds of pet food and supplies valued at more than $3,000.
JoAnne Skelly: Save Water and Your Landscape
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:59am
Cooperative Extension’s Dr. Heidi Kratsch is a specialist in water efficient landscaping and has written a book on the subject – Water Efficient Landscaping in the Intermountain West. In a recent class, she provided techniques to conserve water without damaging the landscape.
Column: Power of attorney for health care planning suggestions
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:47am
"Planning in advance for how we want to be cared for as we age should be an ongoing process, and continued until the need for care arises. Health care decisions should be an individual's right." by John M. Parr, JD
Many decisions need to be made, including: Who will care for us?; How much should be done to prolong life; Will I have enough to pay for the care?
Supervisor Brad Bonkowski to Hold 'Breakfast with Brad' this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:22amEvent Date:
October 2, 2015 - 7:00am
Have your voice heard on City Issues. Carson City residents are invited to join Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski for his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, October 2, from 7:00 to 8:00 am at the Cracker Box restaurant.
Carson City Supervisor Karen Abowd hosts monthly walkabout at Mills Park
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:18amEvent Date:
October 9, 2015 - 12:00pm
Everyone mark your calendars for Friday, Oct. 9, to join Carson City Supervisor, Karen Abowd, Ward I, for her monthly Walk-about at Mills Park.
This month, in addition to whatever things folks want to bring up, Abowd would like to focus on Arts and Culture in Carson City and ways they can be promoted not only for the joy these things bring, but also as a component to bolstering local economy and tourism.
Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Sept. 30 and beyond
Submitted by editor on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 11:03am
Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Sept. 30, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their reports have not been updated
