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Carson City's Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company and Wild Horse Productions back after year-long intermission
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/24/2021 - 11:05am
Back in February, Governor Steve Sisolak increased capacity restrictions to 35 percent or 100 individuals for public gatherings and events in Nevada. Included in these public gatherings and events were live theater performances.
Here's To Your Health magazine, Spring 2021
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 11:05am
It was certainly a year to remember. Read more from Carson Tahoe Health, including articles on how we kept hope through the COVID pandemic, the ins and outs of plant-based meat, as well as how you can break any bad habits you may have developed as a result of stress. Check out the latest edition of Here's To Your Health, Spring 2021.
Owl family and other birds spotted during Mexican Dam hike
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/11/2021 - 2:30pm
A favorite trail walk along the Carson River's Mexican Dam and you'll see all kinds of local birds. Many outdoor enthusiasts who've taken regular hikes in the area know there's family of owls that make their home in the same tree every year. I've seen as many as three baby owls peering down at me. I'm happy to say they are back again.
Sierra-Tahoe Unit No. 137 Fleet Reserve delivers Easter egg hunt to Marine base children
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/10/2021 - 11:03am
The Sierra-Tahoe Auxiliary Unit #137 of the Fleet Reserve Association has historically provided an Easter Egg Hunt for the children at the USMC Winter Warfare base in Bridgeport, Calif.
This year due to the pandemic the Branch/Unit was unable to actually be at the housing complex but still were able to stuff 800 eggs filled with small toys, stickers, and candy, provide small stuffed animals and yoyos, and toys too large to fit in an egg and deliver them to a base community staff member (Jessie).
Carson City again honored as best place to retire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/30/2021 - 5:02am
Every state has at least one great city in which to retire and that city in Nevada is Carson City, according to the insurance company, Insurify.
So, if you’ve recently retired here, pat yourself on the back. You’ve made a great choice. Those of us growing up here or living here for a while always knew that so we get a double pat.
Bullseye! Carson City's Fritsch Elementary School archery team wins state
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 1:20pm
The Fritsch Elementary School Archery Team earned the highest marks for an elementary school in the Nevada State Archery Competition for the 2020-2021 season. The achievement brought the State Title, trophy and honor home to Carson City for the first time in program history.
'We're entering a whole new level of concern:' Low numbers of lifeguards, camp counselors could affect Carson City summer youth programs
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/25/2021 - 10:57am
The Carson City Parks and Recreation Department has long been a staple in the capital city’s community; it has hosted summer camps, movies, egg hunts, swim lessons, and of course, sports for children and adults alike.
However, some of the programs and facilities such as the swimming pool, sporting teams, and Camp Carson simply cannot function without the important safety requirements facilitated by the life blood of these programs: The lifeguards, coaches and camp counselors.
Spring and Summer events in Carson City are being tentatively planned, dependent on lifting COVID restrictions
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 02/27/2021 - 2:00pm
The COVID-19 pandemic brought the cancellation or postponement of Spring and Summer activities in 2020, which Carson City locals and beyond have marked on their social calendars as ‘until further notice’.
With restrictions loosened on Feb. 15 in a “safe reopening” effort through May 1, regional event coordinators have begun to plan 2021 entertainment in anticipation of lifted regulations.
Carson City Photo Club monthly contest winners announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/14/2021 - 12:40pm
The Carson City Photo Club has announced the winners of its monthly photo contest. The theme addressed by the competition was "fire."
2021 Watershed Wednesdays Forum: Weaving Water Quality into All We Do
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/11/2021 - 6:11pm
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Repeats every week on March every Wednesday until Wed Mar 31 2021 .
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March 31, 2021 - 8:00am The Carson Water Subconservancy District is hosting Carson River Coalition’s “Watershed Wednesdays," a free virtual forum series spanning the five Wednesdays in March! Each Watershed Wednesday will have a unique theme where speakers share their knowledge, programs, and projects focused on the Carson River Watershed.
