February 2017
Wednesday, March 1: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 10:27pmEvent Date:
March 1, 2017 (All day)
‘In like a lion, out like a lamb.’ March is starting out a little backwards, but nothing this winter has been predictable. Carson City begins the next chapter of corridor improvements and is seeking public input on the future of our southern leg. Make your voice heard at the Community Center this evening. The City Wide Film Competition approaches and the Wired Wednesday Graphic Artists Group welcomes all interested parties in joining them in the planning. It’s family friendly fun at the Carson Library: tonight’s movie is Trolls. Continue reading for all of your options and have a great day.
Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Mexican Ditch North Section
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 8:46pm
Event Date:
March 28, 2017 - 9:00am Meet at the Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration.
Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com
Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Long Ranch Estates Open Space
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 8:42pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2017 - 9:00am Meet at the corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration.
Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com
Carson City Parks and Receation Easy Walk to Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 8:39pm
Event Date:
March 7, 2017 - 9:00am Meet on Beverly Drive outside of the east gates opposite the Senior Citizens Center. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Easy Walk Program: Walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths. The walks will usually be of approximately one hour in duration.
Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com
Carson City Sheriff's Office joins statewide campaign aimed at speeding motorists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 7:50pm
More than two dozen law enforcement agencies statewide, including the Carson City Sheriff's Office, will be Joining Forces to crack down on drivers exceeding speed limits or driving too fast for road conditions during the first two weeks of March.
Recent arrests: Carson City deputies book two for DUI, several on outstanding warrants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 2:37pmA 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 700 block of Hot Springs Road for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Girl Scout troops around Northern Nevada to begin selling cookies at booths beginning Friday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 1:32pm
Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s 2017 cookie program is officially underway. Girl Scout troops will host their cookie booths in front of retail shops and grocery stores from Friday, March 3 to April 2, 2017.
With teacher, social work shortages, governor's office pushes to ease licensing rules
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 1:21pmWhen Nevada lawmakers approved spending nearly $16 million to hire hundreds of school social workers during the 2015 session, the expectation was that schools would soon see hundreds of licensed experts pouring through their doors to combat bullying and other behavioral health issues.
Deputy Howell Memorial Music Festival volunteer meeting tonight
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 12:56pmEvent Date:
February 28, 2017 - 6:15pm
There will be a planning and volunteer meeting this Tuesday, 6:15 p.m. for the inaugural Deputy Howell Memorial Music Festival. The meeting will be at Battle Born Harley Davidson, 2900 Research Way.
AmeriCorps Members Serving the Carson River Watershed
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 11:25am
Twenty-eight AmeriCorps members are scattered throughout the Sierra Nevada with the role of restoring and monitoring Sierra watersheds, educating Sierra residents and visitors about environmental issues, and managing volunteers for local watershed programs.
