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February 2017

Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 27 to March 5

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 27 to March 5, 2017: Road closure expected at the following location due to utility work. Please follow detours:

Carson City hospital first in Northern Nevada to offer naturally dissolving heart stent

Coronary artery disease patients in Northern Nevada now have a new treatment option that literally disappears over time, only at Carson City-based Carson Tahoe Health.

Michelle Joy, Chief Operating Officer, recently announced the hospital is among the first in the country – and the only provider in the region – to offer the latest generation of state-of-the-art cardiology technology, Absorb.

Nevada County Arts Council's Sierra Poetry Festival launches National Poetry Month

Event Date: 
April 1, 2017 (All day)

Nevada County Arts Council presents the inaugural Sierra Poetry Festival bringing together an array of local, national and international poets and performers to kick off National Poetry Month on April 1, 2017. With a keynote address by California's Poet Laureate Dana Gioia, the day will be filled with readings, open mics, workshops, discussions, parties and youth voices.

Carson City arrests: Man jailed for arson after allegedly starting brush fire

A 36-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday in the area of East Hampton Drive for suspicion of third degree arson after allegedly starting a brush fire with a lighter, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Eyes On Carson City: Flip the Lip at Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital

Veterinary staff were on hand Saturday at Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital during its Flip the Lip Open House, a free event featuring dental care education for pet owners.

Carson City Fire Department: Apartment blaze caused by oxygen tank, cigarette ignition

An investigation into Thursday’s fire at an Imperial Way apartment concluded the cause of the blaze was the ignition of an oxygen tank due to smoking, a Carson City acting fire battalion chief said.

Rummage sale continues today to benefit Sierra Lutheran athletic programs

What began Friday and runs through today, Saturday, Sierra Lutheran High School is holding its second annual community rummage sale to benefit their athletics department. All proceeds and funds raised at this event will go directly to the school.

Silver City Small Actions Committee hosts postcard writing event

Event Date: 
March 5, 2017 - 2:00pm

A group of citizens from Silver City, NV and communities close by, formed a citizen action committee called the Silver City Small Actions Committee (SCSAC) to address local, state and national issues precipitated by the November 2016 general election.

Three candidates apply for open Carson City School Board seat

Three people are in the running for the vacant seat on the Carson City School Board. The trustees will interview and decide on a candidate to fill the District 6 seat at the school board meeting on Tuesday. The three candidates are Brian Brabazon, Mark Krueger and Donald Carine.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 25 – 26

Event Date: 
February 25, 2017 (All day)
February 26, 2017 (All day)

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for clear skies, but there are rumors of snow flurries. Luckily there are indoor and outdoor activities, no matter what blows our way. At the top of the list for today is Winter, Wine, Spirits, and All That Jazz at the Brewery Arts Center. Their annual fundraiser is not to be missed.