January 2022
Carson City Historical Society hosts 'People of the Comstock' lecture in February
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/31/2022 - 8:55am
Event Date:
February 17, 2022 - 7:30pm Carson City Historical Society (CCHS) is proud to host a lecture on "People of the Comstock," on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The guest speaker is Garrett Barmore, Curator of the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.
Carson City area weather: Chilly temperatures and wind this week; no sign of rain or snow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 5:45pm
Dry and mild conditions will prevail ahead of a cold front that will bring colder temperatures and increased winds to the Carson City area for the first few days of February but without any chance of much-needed rain and snow, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday along the Carson River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 4:49pm
Nice bike ride Sunday afternoon on the Mexican Ditch trail of the Carson River. Way to go Carson City Parks, Recreation and and Open Space!
Virginia City's annual oyster fry 'testicle festival' seeks cooks from around region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 3:27pm
Virginia City, Nevada’s, 31st annual Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick’s Day Parade is a festive celebration of its Basque roots and an all-out Irish party like no other, taking place March 12 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The event includes a parade, costume contests, music and of course, cooks from around the region frying up tasty testes in hopes of being named “Best Oyster Fry Cook.”
Lyon County Commission looks to amend cannabis lounge ordinance among several agenda items
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 1:28pm
The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will meet Thursday, Feb. 3 with an agenda that includes a resolution adopting a policy for naming county facilities and parks, hear an update regarding a community center in Mound House, and a proposed amendment to an ordinance prohibiting the licensing of a cannabis consumption lounge as a business.
Carson City Rotarians to learn about Austin’s House emergency shelter for children
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 11:35amEvent Date:
February 1, 2022 - 12:00pm
Marla Morris, Executive Director of Austin’s House will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City lunch meeting. The meeting takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at noon in the Brewery Arts Centers Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.
South Lake Tahoe firework show scheduled to return in 2022
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 11:34am
The Tahoe Douglas Visitors Authority has approved a contract for the 2022 Lights on the Lake fireworks show on the fourth of July.
State Treasurer’s Office encourages Nevadans to search for unclaimed property
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 11:15am
In recognition of National Unclaimed Property Day, Nevada State Treasurer Zach Conine and his team are encouraging all Nevadans to search for and claim their unclaimed property.
Letter: Community Feedback on Carson City School Superintendent Hire
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 10:20amDear parents, grandparents and concerned residents,
Carson City School Board Trustees will be deciding on the top 1 or 2 candidates to be interviewed on February 22, 2022 and February 23, 2022, if needed, to fill the Carson City School Superintendent vacancy.
This meeting will be held at the Robert Crowell Board Room, Community Center, 851 E William Street, at 5:30pm on February 2nd, 2022.
Office of Energy report: Nevada targets 50 percent clean renewable energy by 2030
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/30/2022 - 10:14am
The Nevada Governor’s Office of Energy released its annual Status of Energy Report on Friday. In accordance with Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 701.160, GOE is required to report on its objectives, activities and coordination toward its mission to ensure the wise development of Nevada’s energy resources.
