November 2021
Nevada DMV warns residents of new text message phishing scam
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 2:37pm
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is warning the public of a new text message phishing scam targeting Nevadans.
Scammers posing as the Nevada DMV are sending out text messages asking recipients to update their MyDMV profile. A link in the text leads to a web page that resembles the real MyDMV portal.
Carson City’s Santa Train is back for its 37th Year beginning Dec. 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 2:03pmEvent Date:
December 4, 2021 - 10:00am
December 11, 2021 - 10:00am
December 18, 2021 - 10:00am
The annual Santa Train has announced its full steam ahead for its 37th year bringing Christmas joy to the community.
Pulled by the vintage Virginia and Truckee No. 25 steam engine, the Santa Train will begin Dec. 4 and will continue for the first three weekends in December.
Carson City Sheriff’s Office is Joining Forces for Seat Belt Enforcement
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 1:26pm
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is Joining Forces with other Nevada Law Enforcement agencies to raise awareness of seat belt use from November 22nd through November 29th, for motorists and passengers not wearing their seat belts.
Donor Network West Honors Lizzy Hammond with Memorial Floral Portrait in Rose Parade
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 12:45pm
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November 17, 2021 (All day) Donor Network West hosted a special event to honor the legacy of Elizabeth “Lizzy” Hammond with the unveiling of a memorial “floragraph” on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Renown Regional Medical Center. Made entirely out of organic materials, Lizzy’s floragraph will be featured on the Donate Life float at the 133rd Rose Parade on Jan. 1, 2022 in Pasadena, Calif.
Bring your furry friend for a photo with Santa to benefit Carson City's CASI
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 12:31pm
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Repeats every day until Sat Dec 04 2021 .
December 4, 2021 - 9:30am Bring your furry friend for their own festive portrait to celebrate this holiday season. Santa will be at Benson's Feed on December 4th from 9:30-3:00 to take pictures with his furry friends.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office issues warning following multiple vehicle burglaries, thefts
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 11:39am
During the evening of November 18, 2021 into the morning of November 19th, 2021, there were 12 vehicle burglaries and three stolen vehicles in the Gardnerville/Minden/Topaz area.
Carson Chamber Singers to begin rehearsals for Holiday Concert
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 10:00am
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November 23, 2021 - 7:00pm The Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, November 23, for the Holiday Treat Concert.
The rehearsal, directed by Ricky Hutton, will be 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the LDS Church, 411 N. Saliman Road in Carson City. Four rehearsals will follow, including two with orchestra.
Consolidation Continues in Childcare Industry
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 9:37am
Little Discoveries Early Learning Center of Minden has announced they have acquired Little Feet Daycare of Carson City, NV. The new location will be branded Small Wonders Early Learning Center, the original name of the Singer family company.
Carson City Board of Supervisors agrees to spend up to $30,000 on new Mills Park sign
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 9:00am
A motion to approve a $30,000 sign for the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at first failed during the Thursday Board of Supervisors Meeting, but was eventually adopted.
The sign will be placed at the top of the pavilion with individual, back-lit letters with an expense of up to $30,000 for both the sign and the electrical needed.
Expert on neo-fascism to speak at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/19/2021 - 12:26am
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November 22, 2021 - 12:00pm Leonard Weinberg, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the University of Nevada-Reno will speak via Zoom at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Prof. Weinberg has served as a senior fellow at the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism in Oklahoma City and at the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa in Israel. His specialist research areas include right wing violence, neo-fascism and conspiracy theories.
