March 2021
Carson City author Benjamin Miller releases newest novel
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 9:43am
Aspiring novelist and Carson City resident Benjamin Miller has released his latest book "Buck," a mystery drama taking place in rural Nevada to be enjoyed by the public.
Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for Carson City Juvenile Services to speak at Rotary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 9:01amEvent Date:
March 9, 2021 - 12:30pm
Ali Banister, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for Carson City Juvenile Services, will be the guest speaker at this week’s Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The virtual meeting takes place Tuesday, March 9 at 12:30 p.m. Guests are invited to attend. Banister will talk about the Juvenile Services that are available in Carson City. She will also address the current state of education during COVID and the mental toll it is taking on young people.
Senator Square: Carson High School student photography art exhibition runs through March 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 8:20am
Thirteen seniors from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have a showcase of work available for viewing with Capital City Arts Initiative’s Photo Finished 2021 exhibition through March 25.
Carson City's Silver Saddle Ranch historical tours begin March 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/07/2021 - 8:01am
Event Date:
March 13, 2021 - 1:00pm The Carson City Parks Department and the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch will be jointly hosting a historical tour of Silver Saddle Ranch! From mining to ranching to outdoor recreation, Silver Saddle Ranch and the Carson River have been integral parts of Carson City's history, and remain important to this day. This tour will take you around the property and dive deep into the historical roots of the area.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Family Storytime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 2:38pm
Event Date:
March 11, 2021 - 11:30am 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.
Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Girls Who Code
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 2:32pm
Event Date:
March 13, 2021 - 11:00am Join us for Girls Who Code! Gain future job skills, promote STEM interest, foster camaraderie and inspire confidence, all while learning the basics of coding!
For upper elementary school ages, grades 3-5.
Registration is required. Zoom invites will be sent out prior to the program.
To register and receive the zoom link for this event, visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7270092
DETR: Initial claims for regular program rise; Continued claims across all programs see little change
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 12:52pm
For the week ending February 27, initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) totaled 9,208, up 1,699 claims, or 22.6 percent, compared to the previous week’s total of 7,509 claims, according to finalized data from the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR).
Through the week ending February 27, there have been a total of 868,186 initial claims filed since the week ending March 14, 2020.
Douglas County makes policy decisions regarding vacation home rentals
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 12:48pmDuring the Board of County Commissioners meeting held on March 4,2021, the Board provided policy direction on the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) Program.
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services reflects on COVID-19 milestone
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 12:37pm
Richard Whitley, Director of the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, has issued the following statement in recognition of one year since the first case of COVID-19 in the state.
Carson City-based RSVP senior outreach program hit hard by pandemic, in need of volunteers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 03/06/2021 - 12:05pm
A Carson City-based outreach program that aids in helping seniors living on their own in 15 Nevada rural counties has been hit especially hard with COVID restrictions, with major fundraising efforts having temporarily stalled.
