March 2020
Carson City's English Language In-Home Program to do learning groups virtually through tech
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 4:11pmAs the world has changed as a result of the current Coronavirus pandemic as well as keeping up with the technological times of our 21st Century, the English Language In-Home Program in Carson City has moved from being physically in a student’s home to being a part of their home via the Internet.
Nevada Welfare Division extends benefits for existing clients
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 4:01pmFor people currently enrolled in Medicaid and, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) the Nevada Division of Welfare and Supportive Services is providing some additional relief.
Grass area of popular dog-friendly Sonoma Park in Carson City to open Friday afternoon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 2:57pmA portion of Sonoma Park in Carson City, which has been closed since earlier this month for maintenance, will re-open Friday. The main grass area will be opened to the public and dogs on Friday, March 27 at 3 p.m. weather permitting.
Grow Your Own, Nevada classes return virtually
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 2:14pmGardening is a great activity that can be done at home, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering online courses to teach gardening basics. This April, Extension's Grow Your Own, Nevada! Program will live stream eight classes statewide to help those who want to get on a path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing more of their own food.
What Works: COVID-19 and changing business as usual
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 1:45pmUPDATE: I want to help any business, at no charge, who is struggling with how to pivot and continue operations within guidelines. Help provided over Zoom or phone call. Link to: https://whatworksconsultants.as.me/connection
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In the business environment change brought on by COVID-19, there will be winners, maintainers, and losers. Although much is out of our control, business leaders who lean into innovation and what they can control are more likely to maintain or even win.
Nevada’s Sharts, Jackson battle through obstacles
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 1:14pmCarson City aftershocks continue, 200 thus far after magnitude 4.5 earthquake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 11:18amSeismic Network Manager Ken Smith was sitting on the couch in his northwest Reno home watching the evening news on March 20 when the earthquake hit.
PostNet of Carson City Open for Printing, Shipping, and More
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 10:55amDo you need to access printing or shipping services? Designated as an essential service provider, PostNet of Carson City, located at 3250 Retail Drive Suite #120, will remain open to serve customers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Retail Association of Nevada releases consumer opinion, behavior survey on COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 10:52am“While Nevadans are very concerned of COVID-19, they are generally supportive of how it has been handled to date, giving high marks to the local retailers who have worked tirelessly to keep grocery stores open and as many products available as possible,” said Bryan Wachter, Senior Vice President of Government and Public Affairs of the Retail Association of Nevada.
Survey: 69% of Nevadans feel local retailers doing good job handling COVID pandemic
Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 10:48amCARSON CITY, Nev. — A new survey from the Retail Association of Nevada found that a majority of Nevadans are “very concerned” about the ...