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Nevada approved for statewide plans aimed to boost student access and tech opportunities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 9:09amNevada is one of four additional states to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Education for its career and technical education plan submitted under the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act.
Celebrating milestones in the age of social distancing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 11:19amIn their nearly 70-year marriage, Georgia and Lew Foster had never spent a single anniversary apart, and they weren’t about to break that tradition because of COVID-19.
Celebrating their 70th-wedding anniversary would require some planning and creativity on the part of Summit Estates Senior Living and Memory Care, where Lew lives, but this sort of planning is in this team’s wheelhouse.
The Brewery Arts Center’s Flatbed Concert Series brings 14k to Northridge, Mark Twain neighborhood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/26/2020 - 10:43amThe Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week.
Miles Construction Company has generously donated the use of a Flatbed Truck and with financial support from The Change Companies, the Nauman Foundation, and Carson Tahoe Hospital, the BAC will place musicians and bands on the flatbed and drive them through the streets and neighborhoods of Carson City throughout June and July.
Carson City non-profit is fighting homelessness, starting with access to housing first
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 11:30amCarson City’s Ellen Jackson understands the homeless. She also understands what it takes to reduce homelessness one client at a time.
Spirit of Hope, the nonprofit Ms. Jackson manages, was founded in 2010 and has since been dedicated to providing long-term living arrangements for needy populations in Carson City.
There are checks and balances in place for secure mail-in voting, Carson City Clerk's Office assures
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 12:32pmCarson City is currently experiencing its largest use to date of mail-in voting thanks to COVID-19, and some people are concerned over the potentiality for voter fraud.
However, according to Miguel Camacho, Chief Deputy Clerk of the Carson City Clerk’s Office, there have always been checks and balances in place to maintain a fair election for all Nevada residents.
Founder of Carson City-based ESL In-Home Program launches fundraiser to provide online learning devices to students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 1:44pmAs a result of the coronavirus pandemic, Florence Phillips has taken her all-volunteer tutoring program for immigrants and refugees — English Language Learners In-Home Program — completely online over the last couple of months.
Local CBD company to give away 100 gallons of hand sanitizer Friday to Carson City businesses
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 10:42amThis Friday, May 29, local company Nevada Labs will be giving away 100, 1-gallon jugs of hand sanitizer to local business owners as a way to help the reopening of Carson City under Phase 2.
Free online diabetes self-management classes begin Thursday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 1:32pmRegistration is open for a free, online series of classes on Diabetes Self Management that begins on Thursday, May 28, 2020.
What: This 6 week self-management series of workshops was developed at Stanford University and offers anyone living with diabetes — or anyone living with or caring for someone with diabetes — the tools and skills to successfully manage their condition.
April employment report grim: Carson City loses 3,800 jobs, Reno 24,500 and Vegas, 214.5K
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/27/2020 - 12:54pmIn April, Carson City lost 3,800 jobs at a rate of 12.4 percent, giving the capital city an unemployment rate of 21.4 percent for the month compared to March’s rate of 7.1 percent and 4 percent in April 2019, according to figures released Wednesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program begins in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 12:16pmThanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent $3 billion purchase and distribution of agricultural products under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Nevada’s two regional food banks began distributing food from the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box program this week.
Toastmasters Kit Carson Club hosts Tuesday morning Zoom meetings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/21/2020 - 9:13amThe Toastmasters program helps learners find their path to leadership by giving speeches, leading teams, and guiding others to achieve their goals in a supportive atmosphere.
Senator Square: Carson High School Class of 2020 yearbook has arrived
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She wrote this letter to CHS staff members to share the challenges she and her student staff faced in finishing this year’s carneta. Quinn-Davis also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV.
Gaming regulators say casino restaurants are allowed to reopen, with restrictions
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/15/2020 - 12:11pmNevada gaming regulators are giving restaurants inside still-shuttered casino properties the green light to reopen, with some significant restrictions still in place.
Best friends share 171 years of awesomeness at Carson City care facility
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/14/2020 - 7:48amWhile we all navigate through this challenging time, I'm happy to be reminded of what's important and learn from others.
I took my Mom, Christine Reed, recently to see her best friend, Lila Balardi, at the Cedar House care facility on Mountain Street in Carson City. Until recently they were neighbors as well. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the facility has a temporary "no visitor" rule in place.
Carson City man arrested for DUI after driving 95 in a 55 mph, attempting to run from scene
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 9:55amA 43-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3900 block of Highway 50 East for DUI first, speeding, failure to exercise due care, and reckless driving.
Carson City's Farmers Insurance District office secures $1,500 grant for FISH
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 11:49amFarmers Insurance Northern Nevada's District office in Carson City nominated and secured a $1,500 grant for Friends In Service Helping, also known as FISH, to give additional support during the COVID-19 crisis.
Carson City's Greenhouse Project to unveil new community classroom at Carson High School for year-round education
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 10:15amAn expansion is underway at Carson City’s own The Greenhouse Project, which will provide more learning opportunities to those who are inclined toward agricultural science.
Meals for Carson City area food industry, hospitality workers available at The Union
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 12:10pmHospitality Industry Partnerships (HIP) is excited to announce that they are expanding their meal distribution to Carson City starting Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 4 PM.
Carson City detectives arrest man for kidnapping, attempted sexual assault of a minor, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 05/05/2020 - 10:47amA 24-year-old Carson City man was arrested at Mills Park Monday evening after allegedly kidnapping a child and attempting to sexually assault them, among other crimes.
According to the report, Kahlil Deshawn Williams was arrested after deputies were dispatched to a convenience store on Hot Springs Road for a kidnapping.
Sisolak: Nevada will transition to limited business reopening over next 2 weeks
Submitted by admin on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 8:46amCARSON CITY, Nev. — Gov. Steve Sisolak announced an “active transition” in the next 15 days toward reopening a moribund economy, giving the ...
Nevada Junior Livestock Show starts Monday; will be done through virtual showcase format
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 11:55amRENO — To adapt to the recent restrictions amid COVID-19, the Nevada Junior Livestock Show will hosts its annual livestock show online this Monday through Friday, May 4-8. Youth ages 9-19 throughout the state and parts of California will be judged on their showmanship and knowledge of their chosen animals through videos they submitted online.
Carson City's Boys and Girls Club children brighten Carson-Tahoe hospital with artwork and hope
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/03/2020 - 11:04amWhile the Boys and Girls Club in Western Nevada in Carson City is currently closed to the public during the pandemic, they have offered their services to a worthy cause: keeping the children of essential first responders safe and happy.
Governor: Nevada will transition to limited business reopening over 15 days as worst of COVID-19 passes
Submitted by admin on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 6:37pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced an “active transition” in the next 15 days toward reopening a moribund economy, giving the clearest guidelines yet as to how the shuttered state will take steps to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Greenhouse Project's Carson City Mother's Day plant sale re-imagined with pre-orders, distribution
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 3:25pmThe Greenhouse Project hosts the Social Distancing Plant Sale, a re-imagined continuation of its annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale, with all plants available by pre-order only, by phone and email.
Senator Square: Love letter to Carson High School students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 7:50amEditor’s Note: This week's guest writer is Bridget Gordon-Johnson. She is a counselor at Carson High School. This is her report.
Staying connected to students, virtually, is the biggest challenge every educator is facing right now. Teachers, paraprofessionals, school counselors, administrators, school secretaries, custodians, and everyone for that matter is missing the energy and life students bring to our worlds.
Intimate Designs Floral in Carson City creates 'Flowers for Frontliners'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/25/2020 - 3:26pmLori Morris and Intimate Designs Floral have been giving back to the local community for years with Angels With Flowers, which Morris founded in order to donate floral arrangements to hospitals and senior care centers throughout the Carson City area.
21 Day At Home (Health & Fitness) Accountability Challenge
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 12:12pmhis Event continues every day through the end of Nevada's Stay
at Home Order. 100% of the Proceeds Support Local Small Businesses. Your
first day can be any day! Click here to enroll:
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Well Being, a local fitness studio in Carson City has launched a 21 Day
At-Home Workout & Accountability Challenge with proceeds supporting
local small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19.
“We want to create something that not only helps people work on
self-care, health, and fitness, but that also gives back to local small
Carson Tahoe Health receives emergency COVID-19 response grant from William N. Pennington Foundation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 12:13pmCARSON CITY — Carson Tahoe Health recently received an emergency COVID-19 response grant in the amount of $98,960 from the William N. Pennington Foundation. The grant will contribute to needed equipment for Carson Tahoe during this dynamic virus outbreak.
Carson City Humane Society: More than 50 adoptions since COVID-19 shut down
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 10:46amWhile many things have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 shut down, which has essentially ground our normal daily lives to a halt, one thing that it has affected positively have been homeless animals.
Nevada set to receive $1.25 billion from coronavirus relief fund
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/13/2020 - 4:25pmThe State of Nevada is set to receive a total of $1.25 billion in support from the Coronavirus Relief Fund set up through the U.S. Department of Treasury. Congressman Mark Amodei, NV-02, made the announcement via a news release Monday.