February
The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada 'Chain of Hearts' fundraiser begins Feb. 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 2:52pmThe Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada is kicking off its first of several fundraisers. Like many other businesses the Children’s Museum is also struggling to make ends meet. Operating costs such as rent and utilities make it impossible for a nonprofit whose main funding source has been cut by 75% to make ends meet.
Online Nutrition Classes for Seniors Begin February 2
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 12:30pmSeniors Eating Well is a free online nutrition class for seniors. The series of nine lessons offered through Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties begins on February 2, 2021 and ends on March 2, 2021.
Light snow around Carson City and lower valleys, stronger system to arrive late Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 9:25amWith anywhere from a light dusting in the capital city to an inch or more from Reno into Washoe Valley, winter weather has arrived again, with a strong system shaping up to drop several feet of snow in the Sierra and several inches along the valley floors, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Nevada governor proposes additional $50M for small business grant program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 6:05pmWith $51 million having been allocated to Nevada small businesses as part of the Pandemic Emergency Technical Support Grant program, Gov. Steve Sisolak is asking the Legislature to approve $50 million more for struggling small businesses in the Silver State.
Carson City area weather: Storms to bring multiple feet of snow to Sierra, several inches to valley floors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 7:54amWith a series of winter storms aimed at the Sierra, western Nevada and Carson City areas, a flurry of National Weather Service advisories and watches are in effect with plenty of snow from the Sierra to the valley floors on the way this week.
Fishing Report: Be courteous while boating, ice fishing is fair
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 3:58pmHello fellow anglers, I have to tell you that some boaters still have not taken a boater's safety course, by the actions I witnessed two weeks ago.
Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool in Carson City to host open house in February and March
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 3:10pmBethlehem Lutheran Preschool in Carson City will host a preschool open house on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again on Friday, March 26, 2021, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Preschool features a curriculum based program that includes circle time, centers, art, music, snack, outdoor play, and Bible time. We strive for student growth while teaching Christian values of respect and love.
Carson City Library hosts first Bionics Camp in February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:31pmReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students starting in February.
Carson City Supervisors seek to fill Historic Commission, Cultural and Tourism Authority seats
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/18/2021 - 7:30pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from residents interested in serving on the Historic Resources Commission. There's also one position open on the Carson City Cultural and Tourism Authority.
Annual Carson City Feast of Chocolate re-imagined due to COVID, scholarship donors sought
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 3:17pmDue to the COVID-19 virus and its impact on our community, the annual American Association of University Women Capital Branch Feast of Chocolate event, usually held in February at the Carson Plaza Event Center, must be reimagined this year. Our goal is to continue to provide scholarships for deserving young women in their pursuit of educational advancement.
Today, Jan. 15, is the Last Day for Nevadans to enroll for 2021 health insurance
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 10:05amNevada Health Link, the online health insurance marketplace operated by the state agency, the Silver State Health Insurance Exchange (Exchange), reminds Nevadans that Open Enrollment for a comprehensive, Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant health plan for 2021 ends at 11:59 p.m. today, Jan. 15, 2021.
Consumers who enroll by the deadline will have coverage effective February 1, 2021.
State Assemblyman PK O’Neill to Speak to Local Rotarians
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 9:03amGet an insider’s look at what to expect during Nevada’s 2021 Legislative Session at the next Rotary Club of Carson City’s weekly meeting. State Assemblyman PK O’Neill will be the guest speaker at the online meeting, which takes place Tuesday, January 19 at 12:30 P.M. The public is welcome to attend the ZOOM meeting.
Death with dignity advocate to speak at Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/15/2021 - 3:00amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Paul Klein, a partner at Tri-Strategies LTD, a government relations and public affairs firm with offices in Reno and Las Vegas. He will be lobbying on behalf of Compassion & Choices for medical aid-in-dying legislation due to be introduced during the 81st session, which begins February 1st. The bill gives terminally ill people with six months or less to live the option of taking medicine to end their life peacefully.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club hosts 'Love Notes' Short Romance Film and Music Video Competition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 8:59pmAttention Carson City area filmmakers: Make a romantic short film or music video in 2 weeks in our Love Notes Short Romance Film and Music Video Competition.
Soroptimist International of Carson City highlights 'Women Helping Women' honoree Lupe Ramirez
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 5:05pmOver the next five weeks leading up to Soroptimist International of Carson City's Feb. 18 virtual "Women Helping Women" recognition event, we will be introducing you to each of our 2021 "Women Helping Women" honorees.
Annual 4-H Fabric Sale Canceled for 2021
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 3:40pmThe annual4-H Fabric Sale sponsored by the Carson City, Storey County 4-H Council has been canceled for this year due to the ongoing Covid 19 pandemic. The annual sale is traditionally held at Fuji Park Exhibition Hall in late January or early February.
Carson City School Board to hold first meeting of 2021 tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 11:53amThe next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday Jan. 12 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Theater within the Carson City Community Center.
It's official: NHL hockey coming to Lake Tahoe in February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/12/2021 - 9:50amIt has been a plan in the works for months and Monday the National Hockey League made it official — they are bringing NHL Outdoors at Lake Tahoe to Edgewood Tahoe Feb. 20-21, 2021.
Carson City's Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents virtual workshop highlighting 'Oliver!'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 4:58pmWe miss the stage, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make theater. Wild Horse Children’s Theater is looking for young actors, singers, and dancers, ages 10 and up for our new Virtual Broadway Workshop.
Soroptimist International of Carson City Announces 'Women Helping Women' Honorees to be Recognized on Feb. 18
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/08/2021 - 9:55amSoroptimist International of Carson City is pleased to announce our “Women Helping Women” Honorees to be recognized for their dedication to improving the lives of women or girls in our community, at our Virtual “Celebrating Women Helping Women” Recognition Event, via Zoom, on February 18, 2021 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm.
Carson City Soroptimist seeks Ruby Award nominations
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 2:04pmSoroptimist International of Carson City is seeking nominations for its annual Ruby Award. The Soroptimist Ruby Award honors women who, through their professional or personal efforts, are making a difference in the lives of women or girls in the areas of health, education, and economic and social development and inspires and encourages other women.
From more family court judges to a tracking program for evidence kits, new laws take effect in Nevada on Jan. 1
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/02/2021 - 2:10pmWith the new year, a new set of laws is once again taking effect.
Of the hundreds of bills the Legislature passed in 2019, nine finally became effective either in whole or in part on Friday with the start of the new year and as the next legislative session is set to begin in February.
Carson City’s Year in Review: a look back on 2020 (pandemic free edition)
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 2:46amIt was an eventful year around the Carson City region notwithstanding the limitations caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's some notable stories that were not pandemic related that happened in 2020.
Nevada breaks gun sale record in 2020 amid pandemic, social unrest and contentious elections
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:05pmBetween a global pandemic, protests over racial injustice and a highly contentious presidential election, firearm sales in Nevada spiked in 2020, with the first 10 months of gun sales already 57 percent greater than all gun sales made in 2019.
Eagles and Raptors Make Their Return to Carson Valley
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 12:08pmEvery winter, Carson Valley becomes a nesting ground for bald eagles, golden eagles, falcons, hawks, owls and other wildlife as they congregate to the region. Carson Valley’s expansive open space and cattle ranches provide habitat for the wintering birds of prey.
Nevada begins distribution of COVID-19 vaccine to hospitals, long-term care facilities as part of Tier 1 phase
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/15/2020 - 2:52pmDistribution of the COVID-19 vaccine is underway within the state of Nevada, including our local communities in the north. Those who are first up to receive the vaccine include health care personnel and long term care facilities as a part of the first phase of Tier 1 distribution.
The first batch of initial COVID-19 vaccines has reached Carson City, and was received by Carson Tahoe Health Tuesday morning.
Carson City health officials fight two battles: one against COVID-19, another against misinformation
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/11/2020 - 10:15amIn our region, as well as in many areas across the country, there have been massive spikes in COVID-19 transmissions over the past few months. Even as restaurants and bars were reopened, daily positive cases were generally staying within single digits inside the Quad-County region.
However, between October and December, both test positivity rates as well as overall cases — and deaths — have seen a massive increase. Local health organizations are now not only fighting against the disease, but against misinformation campaigns as well.
Nomination deadline nears for the 2021 Soroptimist International of Carson City 'Women Helping Women' honorees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 1:41pmDo you know of a woman in our Carson City community who is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls and should be recognized for her efforts? Soroptimist International of Carson City is accepting sponsorship submissions for our 2021 “Women Helping Women” honorees.
First COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in Nevada will go to frontline health workers, nursing home residents
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 9:45amGov. Steve Sisolak is urging Nevadans to have hope but continue to follow coronavirus health and safety protocols with the state’s first allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine set to arrive as early as the middle of December.
More flights, enhanced cleaning measures added at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 10:06amAirlines have added a blend of new seasonal and year-round flights at Reno-Tahoe International while the airport has added extensive measures to help keep customers safe who need to travel this year.