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The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Sam Shad, host of Nevada Newsmakers, the state’s premier news and political program. Sam has been covering Nevada politics on radio, television, online and via podcasts for the past 27 years. During this time he has interviewed every major political figure in the Silver State. He was inducted into the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2000.

The featured speaker at Carson City's June 21st Democratic luncheon will be James DeHaven, state politics reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal and the USA Today Network.

The featured speaker at Carson City's June 14th Democratic luncheon will be wild horse and burro ecologist and biologist Craig Downer. His appearance follows on from the extended presentation on climate change he gave at the April 26th tele-luncheon, when there was insufficient time to summarize the points made or engage in a question and answer session with in-person attendees and those who took advantage of the full-length, on-demand video recording. All those seeking such clarifications are encouraged to attend.

For ages 10-14, join us virtually via Zoom. Do you enjoy coding? Then join us for one hour of computer programming each month! No prior experience needed. This month, join Elsie to get prepared for Robot Olympics! Along with programming concepts learn how to drive, collect details, create tools, and build and test your mighty robot.

Registration is required, to register visit: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7430265

RENO — The Medicare Store — an unbiased, Nevada-based company that provides cost-free personalized Medicare advice — is expanding their much-needed services to Northern Nevada.

For PRE-K (children not yet in elementary school) and families:

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.

Register here to receive a Zoom link for this program. https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7534635

Shaheen Beauchamp Builders recently welcomed Patrick Beauchamp as a construction Project Manager to the Northern Nevada Construction Company.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Ali Banister, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for Carson City Juvenile Services. In addition to those duties, she also serves as an adjunct professor at Western Nevada College teaching juvenile law. At the tele-luncheon she will detail the range of juvenile services currently available in Carson City, with special emphasis on the psychological toll the COVID-19 pandemic has taken on the community's young people and their educational experience.

Join us for weekly themed stories and crafts. Craft instructions and additional resources, including activities for older children who may be at home, will be included.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Alexander Marks, Communications Director for the Nevada State Education Association. A school union, the NSEA is the largest education association in the state of Nevada, and is an affiliate of the National Education Association. Using a PowerPoint, Alex will present background information and research reports on a variety of issues affecting education in Nevada.

Carson Raceway is proud to announce their grand re-opening on Monday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m. Carson Raceway's new owner, Joe Conroy, is a lifelong resident of Carson City and is excited about the opportunity to reopen the track.

Carson Raceway is located at 3777 N. Carson Street next to Ben's Discount Liquors.

Hours are Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Christine Saunders, Policy Director at Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada.

A Master of Social Work graduate with five years of non-profit organizing experience, Christine has focused on the development, management, implementation, and support of social justice programming and policy advocacy campaigns.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Austin's House has had to reimagine their annual fundraiser! For this year's event we will be hosting an online auction, the Spring Forward Fundraiser, the week of March 22nd-27th.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Ed Komenda, Las Vegas reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal. His presentation's primary focus will be on how Cliven Bundy's rhetoric could help fan the flames of far-right extremism in Nevada.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Sarah Adler, Principal at Silver State Government Relations. She will be speaking on behalf of the Nevada Housing Coalition, a group dedicated to the expansion of affordable housing solutions in the Silver State.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Annette Magnus, Executive Director of Battle Born Progress. Her presentation will outline the hard choices legislators will be forced to make in the 81st session, which begins Monday.

CARSON CITY — Due to expected overnight snow and cold weather, the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety are anticipating dangerous road conditions in the Carson City, Washoe County and Douglas County areas on Wednesday morning.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021 that there is an additional death due to COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. The agency is also reporting 16 new cases and 133 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region.

It looks like winter driving conditions are finally here. We are expected to have blizzard like conditions in and around Carson City for the rest of the week. Carson City Sheriff’s Office encourages drivers to be responsible and exercise caution while driving.

As a result of the impending snowstorm, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. The National Weather Service is predicting one of the most impactful winter storms in recent years to hit our area. Periods of heavy snow and strong winds are expected tonight. The storm threatens to be disruptive to travel throughout the region.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Tuesday the appointment of Elisa Cafferata as the permanent director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. She had been in the role of acting director.

Climate change: Is it real? Yes! Is there something that you can do? Yes! A few years ago I became more aware and concerned about our environment. My concern was elevated based upon what I was reading, hearing and witnessing.

In a continuing series of profiles, Soroptimist International of Carson City welcomes the community join us in congratulating 2021 “Women Helping Women” honoree Katie Leao Geiser, who is among eight Carson City area women to be honored at our Feb. 18 virtual event.

Though the skies around Carson City were blue Tuesday morning, a winter storm is on the way, with various warnings for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, as well as down to the valley floors around the Carson City area.

The National Weather Service in Reno warns that if you have to travel into the Sierra, do so early Tuesday as conditions will rapidly change Tuesday evening.

In December, Carson City saw an increase of 200 jobs, or 0.7 percent, since November 2020 with the trade, transportation, and utilities sector growing the most by 100 jobs, according to data released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Did you know that wood-burning stove heaters are a significant source of harmful air pollution? Not only are these heating units among the most popular in Northern Nevada, they’re also one of the least cost-efficient heating options for homeowners.

Carson City Health and Human Services has released its weekend COVID-19 health report, for three days, Jan. 23 to 25, 2021.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak wrote a letter to acting Health and Human Services Secretary Norris Cochran on Monday regarding the State’s federal allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine. According to publicly available federal data, Nevada has received the second-lowest number of vaccine doses per capita among all U.S. states so far.

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada is kicking off its first of several fundraisers. Like many other businesses the Children’s Museum is also struggling to make ends meet. Operating costs such as rent and utilities make it impossible for a nonprofit whose main funding source has been cut by 75% to make ends meet.

Dr. Alex Manteghi, D.O., has joined the team at Sierra Nevada Ear, Nose & Throat. A fellowship-trained, board-certified pediatric and adult otolaryngology specialist, Dr. Manteghi delivers a wide array of surgical and non-surgical ear, nose and throat medical services to children and adults in Sierra Nevada ENT’s Carson City and Gardnerville offices.