November 2021
ICYMI: Carson City area quilters make 450-plus placemats for local Meals on Wheels program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 4:41pm
Over the past few months Capitol Quilters and Clear Creek Quilters combined their efforts to make more than 450 placemats for the Carson City Meals on Wheels Program. The colorful placemats, made to cheer home-bound clients, will be distributed to the Meals on Wheels clients during the coming holidays along with their delivered meals.
Candy Cane Express and Train of Lights steam up for holidays in Virginia City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 4:30pm
Twinkling lights, hot chocolate and hot cider, Christmas cookies and candy canes, gift bags and magical memories will be waiting for the lucky passengers on the Virginia Truckee Railroad Holiday steam trains in Virginia City, Nev.
Open testing Dec. 4 in Carson City for Nevada Department of Public Safety positions
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 4:01pmEvent Date:
December 4, 2021 - 7:00am
The Department of Public Safety will hold an open testing event on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson City. The event will include a presentation, physical fitness test and written examination. There are approximately 160 sworn officer positions available statewide with the State Police, which includes the Highway Patrol, Parole and Probation and Capitol Police.
Bring your furry friend for a photo with Santa to benefit Carson City CASI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 2:35pmEvent Date:
December 4, 2021 (All day)
Bring your furry friend for their own festive portrait to celebrate this holiday season. Santa will be at Benson's Feed on Dec. 4 from 9:30-3:00 to take pictures with his furry friends.
Carson City Supervisors seek applicants for seats opening on local commissions, committees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 11:50am
The Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from local community members to serve voluntarily on a number of local commissions and committees. Seats are open on the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Cultural Commission, Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee and 9-1-1 Surcharge Advisory Committee.
Learn how to become a foster parent at Dec. 5 'Foster the Hope' event in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 10:37am
Event Date:
December 5, 2021 - 1:00pm Have you ever wanted to learn more about what being a foster parent is like? Have you ever been curious about the challenges foster kids often face and how you can help?
Pickleball classes at the Carson City's MAC to resume in spring
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 10:15am
Saturday wrapped up the third and final two-hour Intro to Pickleball Class at the Robert “Bob” Crowell Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) in Carson City. Around 40 new players attended each of the three sessions, held on 6, 13 and 20 November. It was amazing and gratifying to see how much improvement the new players demonstrated in such a short time.
Nevada's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund has balance and earning interest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 10:03am
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation announces that with just over $300 million in the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund, there is a typical years’ worth of unemployment benefit payments in reserve.
Senator Square: Thanksgiving wishes from Carson City superintendent, teachers square off in volleyball game for fire victims and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 8:46am
Thanksgiving 2021 is here. Dear Friends, this school year has already been one for the books. Early on, it became evident the new school year would again be dramatically different. Little in our collective educational experiences prepared us for the changes caused by the worldwide pandemic.
Carson City area road report for week of Nov. 22-28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/21/2021 - 8:02am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 22-28, 2021. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
