February 2020
Water on the brain? Carson River flow peak guess bragging rights at stake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 6:29pm
It's that time of the year again. Guess what this year's spring peak runoff will be at the Carson River Carson City gauge and you will be lauded with much admiration, while receiving bragging rights for the rest of 2020.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Feb. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 6:12pm
Heading into Tuesday, activities and events lined up around the capital city include morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs, a regular meeting of the Carson City School Board, the Nevada Artists Association Judged Winter Show at its Brewery Arts Center gallery, Carson Victory Rollers present a new skater program, plus classes at Yaple's Ballroom and more.
Farris Neon live at Caterpillars Hookah Lounge Saturday March 14th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 5:48pm
Event Date:
March 14, 2020 - 9:00pm Join us at Caterpillars Hookah Lounge, 314 S Carson St, Carson City, Saturday March 14th for an evening with Farris Neon and Hookah! Music starts at 9 and goes till midnight. No cover charge!
Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to host Geocache Adventure this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 4:02pm
Event Date:
February 29, 2020 - 10:00am Geocaching is a real-world treasure hunt with millions of caches hidden worldwide; in fact, there are hundreds of them hidden right here in Carson City. This Saturday, Feb. 29, join the Park Rangers on an interactive adventure searching for three caches hidden within Riverview Park.
Girl Scout Cookie 2020 weekend begins Friday, Carson City sales to continue to March 15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 2:47pm
Event Date:
February 28, 2020 (All day) Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Girl Scouts of the USA will celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend Feb. 28 through March 1. The annual occasion honors the achievements of young entrepreneurs across the U.S. and in northern Nevada — Girl Scouts who run successful cookie booth and door-to-door cookie sales as well as market their businesses online using the Digital Cookie platform.
No Sled Left Behind: New digital billboard combats Tahoe trash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 2:30pm
On a recent holiday weekend, hundreds of visitors snapped selfies with a two-legged bear while sledding at Lake Tahoe. The “Take Care” bear mingled with families reminding them to throw away their broken sleds, rather than leaving them littered on the snow.
Carson City emergency crews called to single vehicle crash on I-580 near Lakeview Hill
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 1:28pm
Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a single vehicle crash on I-580 in the southbound lane near the North Carson Street exit.
Explore Your Long-Term Care Options at Carson Tahoe Care Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 12:42pm
Event Date:
February 27, 2020 - 2:00pm Carson Tahoe Care Center invites community members to attend a free information session on Thursday, February 27 at 2 p.m., on the legal and financial aspects of long-term care.
During this free session, elder law attorney John Smith will be on-site to share tips and tools to help community members understand the basics of elder law and other important elements to consider as families plan for long-term care.
This site is retired
Submitted by admin on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 10:30amWhen I started The Nevada Independent, I moved this blog onto that site. Please check it out.
If you came here looking for old videos of my PBS show, I am sorry they are gone. KNPB and VegasPBS took them off the Internet and tried to extort me to h ...
Nearly 22,000 homebuyers since 2014 get help through Nevada Housing Division program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/24/2020 - 11:07amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Housing Division’s Home Is Possible programs have helped 21,970 homebuyers realize the dream of homeownership in Nevada since the program launched in September 2014 through calendar year 2019. This number includes 1,497 veterans and active military personnel served by the HIP for Heroes program and 796 Nevada teachers through the HIP for Teachers program.
