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A few thoughts about tonight's supervisor candidate forum (you can get our live blog of the event here, and the Nevada Appeal version here):

• All candidates did well. There were no obvious gaffs. A lot of times, these forums expose those not-ready-for-prime-time candidates. Not this time. All spoke well and knew the issues.

Squaw Valley USA reports the longest and most complete season in Lake Tahoe
After receiving seven feet of fresh snow in seven days, Squaw Valley is once again offering the longest and most complete ski season in Lake Tahoe with plans to stay open for skiing and riding through May 9, 2010. Squaw Valley’s annual snowfall of 450 inches and mountain topography featuring acres upon acres of upper elevation North-facing terrain are among the natural attributes that enable the resort to remain open through the middle of May each ski season.

The 3rd annual "Carson City Clean Up" sponsered by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce took place on Saturday April 10th. There was a good turn out of volunteers for the annual event, JC Pennys and the Casino Fandago being were well represeted. Rob Joiner, candidate for City Supervisor in Ward 1, was also on hand with a few of his crew trying to make the highway 50 interchange a little less of an eye sore.
The Chamber's Executive Director, Ronni Hannaman, welcomed everyone who attended and had the Chamber supply coffee, water, safety vests and hats.

April 16 through April 18, 2010, Squaw Valley is hosting the first ever nation-wide Professional Ski Patrol Olympics. Competitions ranging from simulated bomb throws to a GS race down some of Squaw Valley’s most difficult terrain will take place by the Headwall chairlift on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18.
Spectators and patrollers alike can watch the head-to-head battles from theCornice II snow lounge featuring barbequed food and PBR for sale.
Patrollers from all over the country and Canada will be competing for glory and a $1,500 cash purse and prizes compliments of Helly Hansen.

The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is making plans for the fourth annual Hike for Health fundraiser for the Genoa Foothill Trail System project.

Here is video of Sen. Reid's talk at Comma Coffee, recorded live via iPhone:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/6004751

We'll have more video later.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will be making a campaign stop in Carson City at 10 a.m. at Comma Coffee. Since this is the regular time and place we shoot our weekly OurTown show, we will be there with our cameras, and will bring you live video of the event here.

Update: The senator will be here at around 11 a.m.

Update 11:30: Senator is now taking questions from the audience.

Watch the live video here.

Watch the live video here.

Annual Wine Tasting Fund Raiser for Carson City Search & Rescue at the Carson City Harley Davidson Dealership. We will have wine, microbrew beer, food, live music, raffle, live & silent auction. Fallon Naval Longhorns & Careflight will be doing live Helicopter demonstrations at 5:00. ~~ $20 per person, must be over 21 to attend. Contact Bonnie Betts 775-450-3615

Carson City has instituted the CodeRED Emergency Notification System which is described as an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications.

This system allows Carson City officials to telephone all or targeted areas of the city in case of an emergency situation that requires immediate action, such as a boil-water notice, a missing child or evacuation notices.

Carson City School District is looking at a similar notification system.

The Buddy Holly Sock Hop upcoming at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson Ceity will bring out the Big Bopper or Peggy Sue in you The fundraising event is set for Saturday evening, April 10, featuring the music of 1950s legend Buddy Holly and contemporaries of his rock ‘n roll era.

Bob Reid and the Rave-Ons will provide live music in the Buddy Holly tradition, including such mega-hits as Rave On, That’ll Be the Day and Peggy Sue. The 7-to-10 p.m. dance will offer not only live music and era recordings, but also has on tap food and beverages from malt shop favorites down to today.

by Sadge Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/04/01/casting_call

Click on the headline to see video of the meeting, and join the live discussion, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Washoe County has the most transparent website out of all Nevada’s counties, according to the Sunshine Review.

Firefighters are busy putting out a fire in a building housing a mattress warehouse and a beauty salon on Fairview, across from Lowe's. Here is some video shot live. We'll have more in a minute: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/5810750 A witness who lives behind the building said it appeared that the fire started in the beauty salon in the rear of the building. She also said she heard an explosion shortly after the fire started. Traffic is being rerouted around this area because of the smoke, so if you're driving around, stay away.

Saturday: Game 1Final score

Jaden Veiga just turned 5 and he was diagnosed last Christmas with a brain tumor. The family needs the communities help to continue his care. Go to any U.S. Bank location and donate to the account of "Jaden Veiga Donation Act. #153754034822" or come to Bouncerz Indoor Party Center on Saturday, March 27th from 2p.m. to 7p.m.

'Montana Skies' is a must-see live concert experience. It is a duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band.

Friday: Game 1

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Pencils down at Lake Tahoe. It’s time for Spring Break and outdoor recess is in session (http://www.TahoeSouth.com).

The American Cancer Society Kickoff Event is Sat., April 3, at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa

Enjoy FREE live music at 88 Cups of Coffee & Tea Cafe in Minden, located at 1663 Lucerne Street(775-783-0688).

Susan Botich will play original, traditional and popular songs in folk, jazz and popular genres.

88 Cups serves delicious treats and drinks and is a great place to relax and unwind. All ages are welcome.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors just voted 5-0 to make $7.8 million in cuts, that includes eliminating 20 positions from the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Carson City Sheriff deputies, wearing yellow t-shirts declaring "Say No to Cuts for Cops," have packed the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center for the Board of Supervisors meeting, waiting

Wouldn’t it be nice if all our elected Congressmen and Congresswomen got the kind of harsh treatment that those of us in Carson City get when on of Kenny Furlong’s black shirts pull us over for not

The Children's Museum is becoming the center of gravity for those enjoying live theater, performed by adults and by children. The Carson City Proscenium Players is presenting "Thieve's Carniva

A Buddy Holly Sock Hop will resurrect rock ‘n roll and reprise the fabulous ‘50s for the young and young-at-heart come April 10th at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center.

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