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Events around Carson City for Monday, Feb. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 8:55pmTime flies as the sun shines going into the last Monday in February. Expect daytime highs around 60. Activities include are a political luncheon with Clint Koble, a primary candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, plus yoga, fitness events, West Coast swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.
Congressional candidate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 4:26pmClint Koble, a Democratic primary candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, will be the featured speaker at the next Democratic luncheon. Koble was also the CD2 Democratic candidate in 2018.
Carson City's Life Change Center has helped nearly 700 people fight opioid addiction
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 02/20/2020 - 11:43amLife Change Center has helped nearly 700 Carson City and rural residents combat opioid drug addiction during its three years in the capital city, and they’ve been so successful they’re now going to be opening their third location in Reno.
American Red Cross, Northern Nevada rural counties partner for emergency response exercise
Submitted by editor on Wed, 02/19/2020 - 12:17pmWhen disaster strikes, emergency response teams ramp up quickly to safeguard lives. Providing immediate shelter is often a first priority. In order to practice and ensure the safety of our residents, the Red Cross of Northern Nevada, in collaboration with emergency management from Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties, will set up two simulated shelters next month.
Carson City Schools hosts 'Screenagers' documentary viewing, talk on screen-time effects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 9:49amThe Carson City School District will host two showings of a 60-minute documentary titled "Screenagers Next Chapter — Uncovering Skills for Stress Resilience" Thursday, Feb. 20, at the Bob Boldrick Theatre in the Carson City Community Center. The two showings, beginning at 5:30 and 7:00 p.m., will be free and open to the public. Parents are encouraged to bring their children.
Spring Back into Silver State history: Travel Nevada embraces historical, legendary experiences
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/17/2020 - 3:58pmCARSON CITY — A new museum as well as recreation, entertainment and dining opportunities will bloom this spring in Nevada. From the opening of the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum in Carson City to the debut of new restaurants in Las Vegas, Nevada delivers uncommon experiences this season.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City social workers bite down on life at Bleu Café
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 5:42amSimple pleasures, like nibbling on homemade French fries dipped in killer ranch dressing, are what social workers at the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services Carson City District Office look forward to most in the thick of daily stressors.
Holley Driggs Law Firm Promotes Three New Shareholders
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:54amHolley, Driggs, Walch, Fine, Puzey, Stein & Thompson law firm proudly announces the promotion of three attorneys to shareholders from its Las Vegas and Reno offices. Effective Jan. 1, 2020, attorneys Andrea Gandara, Audrey Damonte and John Savage, join the Firm’s board of shareholders, offering a broad range of experience in bankruptcy, commercial litigation, administrative law, estate planning, probate and tax law.
Each have been key contributors to the Firm's continued growth, locally and across the region, with a dedication to strengthening its ongoing community endeavors.
Capital City Arts Initiative to present 'Impact' exhibition featuring Lake Tahoe artist Paula Chung
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 02/03/2020 - 4:12pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Impact" by artist Paula Chung at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. The Initiative will host an opening reception this Friday, 5 to 6:30 p.m. The artist will give a brief talk about her work at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition will be in the gallery from Feb. 7 through May 28, 2020.
Carson City hosts resource fair for homeless as part of annual 'Point-in-Time Count'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/30/2020 - 3:51pmEach year, a national “Point-in-Time Count” is conducted in any community that receives U.S Housing and Urban Development funds as a way to figure out how many people are suffering from homelessness in each community in order to better apply resources.
December jobs: Carson City, Reno and Vegas continue to see fastest employment growth in nation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 2:06pmJob growth in Carson City was up 3.3 percent in December 2019 when compared to December 2018, according to statewide figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Nevada Rural Housing Authority announces Weatherization Scam in Lyon County has been resolved
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 2:24pmOn January 23, 2020, the Nevada Rural Housing Authority reported a complaint about an identity theft attempt in Lyon County in relation to the NRHA Weatherization Program.
Lyon County announced on Friday that the issue has been resolved.
Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell delivers his last ‘State of the City’ address
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/24/2020 - 1:16pmDuring the annual “State of the City” address Friday at Gold Dust West, Carson City’s Mayor Bob Crowell gave his last speech of its kind, as he is retiring at the end of this year.
The State of the City address is a way community members can be kept up to date on everything going on in our capital city, including achievements, challenges, and everything in between.
Updates included achievements such as the completion of the water pipeline from Douglas County to Carson City, the Complete Streets Project, Tesla’s grant for the Carson City School District, the first new park opening in 12 years, the opening of the Disc Golf course, and more.
Scam in Lyon County prompts multi-county alert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/22/2020 - 7:31pmThe Nevada Rural Housing Authority has been notified of a scam that happened in Lyon County and is alerting people in surrounding areas — Carson City, Douglas, Storey, and Churchill counties — of the crime.
Nevada Division of Forestry accepting pre-proposals for landscape, fire assistance grant programs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 1:25pmThe Nevada Division of Forestry is currently seeking pre-proposals for two competitive grant programs: Landscape Scale Restoration and State Fire Assistance.
Derek Morgan announces candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 6:34pmDerek Morgan, a lifelong independent who is caucusing with the Democrats, declares candidacy for Nevada Assembly District 40. Morgan, pledges to never blindly side with either party and refuses to take corporate donations. His platform focuses on education, healthcare, childcare and using technology to increase two-way communication between voters and representatives.
Carson City Republican Women to hear Assemblywoman Robin TItus
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 11:52amCarson City Republican Women's Club will hold its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Casino Fandango. The guest speaker is GOP Assemblywoman Dr. Robin Titus who will address the issues facing rural and urban Nevada as the remaining new laws that were passed in the last session go into effect.
Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. and the lunch meeting at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are required by Friday, January 17 and can be made by EVITE, by contacting Lori at 775-220-3646 or by calling Gale at 775-241-2054. The cost for the lunch is $25.00/person.
Forest Service firefighter from Lake Tahoe deployed to Australia; BLM sends Carson City fuels program manager
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 3:30pmUPDATE: The Bureau of Land Management says it has deployed six from Nevada who are helping with firefighting efforts in Australia. Two are already there, with four on the way including a Fuels Program Manager from Carson City who is serving as a plans chief. Other personnel are from the Battle Mountain District, an assistant Superintendent for the Silver State Hotshots, a helicopter supervisor from the Elko District and an Engine Captain from Southern Nevada.
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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — We are proud to share that USDA Forest Service Fire Captain, Dave Soldavini, from the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is currently assigned to Australia as part of an interagency group helping with fire suppression efforts.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 30, plus New Year's Eve happenings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 7:54pmAs we head into the final Monday of 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of light snow in the morning as a weak weather system brushes the region. Events around the Carson City area include a driver's education class offered through Western Nevada College Continuing Education, a luncheon featuring Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, art activities and more.
Legendary Country Rock Band I See Hawks in LA to Play at Historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 1:37pmI See Hawks in L.A., “The house band for the hippy diaspora," to play exclusive Northern Nevada show January 11, 2020 at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse Saturday, Jan. 11.
Inside the 2019 Nevada bear hunt – a fierce conflict of values
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 3:19pmNevada is one of 32 states to allow an individual to legally kill a bear. Nevada’s bear harvest is small in number when compared to other states like California with a limit of 1,700. The rancor over Nevada’s bear hunt is among the nation’s loudest and most bitter. It’s an ongoing fight replete with lawsuits, restraining orders and death threats. Perhaps more than any other issue, the brawling over Nevada’s bear hunt is a reflection of the changing nature of a state with one of the nation’s lowest percentages of rural residents and fastest growing urban populations.
House candidate to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/27/2019 - 3:07amThe featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon will be Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District.
Dementia Conversations: Carson City followup to community panel discussion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/25/2019 - 1:40pmThe Alzheimer’s Association hosted Dementia Conversations at the Carson City Library on Dec. 11, 2019. This event was held to address areas of concern expressed by dementia caregivers and professionals who attended the Carson City Alzheimer’s Community Forum earlier this year.
Carson City wins Levitt Amp Concert Series Grant for Fifth Straight Year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 9:23amToday, the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation named Carson City, Nevada as one of 20 small to mid-sized towns and cities across America to win a Levitt AMP Grant Award of $25K in matching funds to present a free concert series at The Change Companies Stage. The Brewery Arts Center submitted Carson City’s Levitt AMP proposal.
Amodei votes in favor of Fiscal Year 2020 government funding packages
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 2:23pmWASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Mark Amodei, NV-02, released the following statement Tuesday after voting in favor of two legislative packages that include all 12 Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations bills.
Nevada Arts Council announces 2020 grant awards for artists
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 2:21pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Arts Council announced the awarding of $22,639.60 in statewide grants to support individual artists in the production and presentation of artistic projects that will occur between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2020.
Carson City's Richards Crossing residents receive gift giveaway from Red Hat Society
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 12:06pmThe Red Hat Society delivered warm bedding and clothing to each of the residents at Richards Crossing in Carson City last week. A local chapter of the Red Hat Society named the “Classy Sassy Bear Ladies” organized a Christmas gift giveaway for the residents. The giveaway, for which planning started over the summer, collected homemade and donated blankets, scarves and socks.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 7:56pmEnjoying the mix of sunshine, clouds and the overall late fall conditions around the capital city? More of the same is expected Wednesday into Thursday, with another system due in time for the weekend. Activities around Carson City include an educational discussion on dementia presented by the Alzheimer's Association at the Carson City Library, a moonlight walk to C-Hill, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, a Carson Valley Community Theatre audition call for two plays, classes and more.
Over 2,000 Books Collected for Affordable Housing Property Residents
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 3:25pmNevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) completed a successful book drive during October, which is National Housing American Month. The “At Home With Reading” Book Drive, a joint effort that collected more than 2,000 books, benefitted the residents of NRHA’s nine northern Nevada affordable housing properties.
Austin's House, serving Carson City's foster youth and beyond, is searching for additional Board Members
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 10:25amSince 2007, Austin’s House has provided emergency shelter and compassionate care for children in Northern Nevada who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. Now, they are looking for motivated community members to join their Board of Directors, to help keep the mission of Austin’s House alive.