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'Clean Up The Lake' removes over 8,000 lbs of trash from Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:47amClean Up the Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Beginning in July 2020, the Clean Up The Lake dive teams completed a circumnavigated SCUBA clean up of Donner Lake, covering every inch of the 8 mile shoreline at depths of 0-25 feet removing all the smaller trash they could find that resulted in 5,151.5 pounds of trash removed from Donner Lake compared to 3,032 pounds of trash removed from the depths of Lake Tahoe.
Partnership Carson City hosts Saturday's safe at-home drug disposal day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 2:33amPartnership Carson City, founded to develop a healthy community, and other partners are educating the community about how to safely dispose of prescription drugs this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Smith's Food and Drug Store, located at 599 E William St. Additionally, Partnership will have a collection box for safe disposal of sharps (syringes) and providing free Deterra Bags for safe-at-home disposal and lockboxes for storage.
Quad-County COVID-19 Update Sept. 23: Ten New Cases and Fourteen Recoveries
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:32pmCarson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting ten new cases and fourteen additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,264, with 1,134 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 114 cases remain active.
Carson City, Quad County COVID-19 Tuesday health briefing: 11 new cases, 8 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 6:19pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 that there are 11 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad county region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,254, with 1,120 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 118 cases remain active.
Home Instead Career Fair this Friday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 1:38pmWe are in need of Unique Caregivers to join our "Best Place to Work Team" at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City. Want to be a part of a team that views you as the professional that you are and values you for the quality of care that you deliver to our seniors?
Rare basket with ties to Geronimo to be exhibited Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/22/2020 - 9:29amCARSON CITY — A Mescalero Apache basket with a provenance to Native American leader Goyahkla, also known as Geronimo, will be discussed from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Monday update: 3 new cases, 10 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 6:06pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 that there are three new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,243, with 1,112 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 115 cases remain active.
Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days offers free dog and cat adoptions at participating Nevada animal shelters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 10:00amINCLINE VILLAGE — Maddie’s Pet Project of Nevada is proud to announce Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days happening Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday Sept. 27, 2020. Thanks to funding provided by the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, all adoption fees are being waived for dogs and cats at participating animal welfare organizations across Nevada during this event.
Carson Tahoe to host online discussion on navigating Memory Care
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 9:06amJoin Carson Tahoe and Prestige Care on a discussion about navigating memory care Tues., Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH.
Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Carson Capitols Lacrosse Coaches Clinic this Saturday; weekly skills sessions to kick of Spring 2021 season
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 11:55amCarson Capitols Lacrosse Club, a division of Carson Youth Programs, Inc., is proud to announce their upcoming season for boys and girls ages 12-8, which will begin formal training and practices in January 2021, with the season starting in March 2021.
Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Wednesday health briefing: 9 new cases, 6 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 6:05pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 that there are nine new cases and six additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,194, with 1,062 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 117 cases remain active.
League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada to present virtual candidate forums in October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/16/2020 - 12:32pmThe League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums and AAUW Capital Branch will present a series of virtual election forums on October 9, 12, 13, and 16 beginning at 6 pm each night.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Tuesday health report: 31 new cases, 8 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/15/2020 - 6:27pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 that there are 31 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,185, with 1,056 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 114 cases remain active.
Carson City, Quad county COVID-19 Monday briefing: 10 new cases, 16 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 6:43pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 14 that there are 10 new cases and 16 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,154, with 1,048 recoveries and fifteen deaths, 91 cases remain active.
One-time funds to replace missed school lunches distributed in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 5:20pmCARSON CITY — Children who would have received free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program have received a one-time refund for the cost of school lunches that were missed this spring due to COVID-related school closures.
Carson City health office to combine drive-thru COVID-19 testing, flu vaccination events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 12:12pmCarson City Health and Human Services will be combining drive-thru COVID-19 testing and flu vaccination events for Quad County residents in Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties. Residents can choose to receive a flu vaccine and/or a COVID-19 test at each event from the comfort of their vehicle. No appointments or reservations needed.
Museum program launches with Wednesday talk on Dia de los Muertos altars in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 11:44amThe meaning and symbolism of objects found on a traditional Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altar will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. Museum Curator of Education Mina Stafford will deliver the program on this uniquely Mexican holiday and how it has evolved over time. Also at the event, the museum will announce plans for this year’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration.
DeBug Computer to offer E-waste, document shredding day in Carson City, Minden
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/14/2020 - 8:40amDeBug Computer is hosting its annual Community Shredding Day event on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to noon in Carson City and 1 to 3 p.m. in Minden. The event is free of charge and is designed to help protect against identity theft by shredding sensitive documents or obsolete computers and technology.
Carson City's Jazz and Beyond Festival continues at 11 a.m. today with live stream of Niall McGuinness, New World Jazz Project
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 10:54amMile High Jazz Band Association continues the 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival’s series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events through September. The next event, on Sunday, September 13, features Niall McGuinness & the New World Jazz Project playing soul, Latin, and world jazz from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The five-piece band, including reeds, keyboard, bass, drums, and percussion, will be live-streamed from Empire Ranch Golf by A to Zen Media.
Northern Nevada gardening: Herbicide bloopers can be deadly to plants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 9:03amOver the years I have seen or heard some big herbicide bloopers. A man came with samples of damaged leaves and I told him it was herbicide damage. He insisted it couldn’t be because where he used herbicide wasn’t anywhere near these plants.
Senator Square: From Carson High School grad to CHS teacher
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 6:52amOne of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”
Free citizenship preparation classes offered for Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/11/2020 - 4:41pmFree Citizenship Preparation Classes offered by Truckee Meadows Community College and Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada through a grant from USCIS.
Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.
Carson City, Quad area COVID-19 Thursday briefing: 15 new cases, four recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 6:20pmCarson City Health and Human Services reports Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 that there are 15 new cases and four additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,121, with 1,002 recoveries and 15 deaths, 104 cases remain active.
DMV extends Nevada driver’s licenses and ID cards, offers special hours for new residents
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 5:14pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday an additional extension for expired or soon-to-be expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and new, limited Saturday hours for new Nevada residents. The DMV is continuing to find new ways to serve the public while operating under COVID-19 safety protocols.
Quad County, Carson City area COVID-19 update Wednesday: 6 new cases, 9 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 6:08pmCarson City Health and Human Services is reporting Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 that there are six new cases and nine additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,106, with 998 recoveries, 15 deaths. There are 93 cases that remain active.
Republican Candidates to present at Carson City Republican General Meeting on Sept. 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 11:16amThe Carson City Republican Committee is presenting all the Republican Candidates at our next General Meeting on Thursday, September 24th. Registration at 6:30pm and meeting starts at 7PM. Listen to their positions and make an informed decision when it comes time to voting.
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter game watch this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 10:36amJoin Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter for the Las Vegas Raiders opening game of the 2020-2021 NFL season at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St., Sunday, Sept. 13.
Free school breakfast and lunch meal program extended to all Carson City children
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/09/2020 - 8:49amCARSON CITY — The U.S. Agriculture Department has extending the free school meal program to millions of children nationwide. The program allows families in need to pick up free food from any convenient school campus, even if their child is not enrolled there.