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Carson City area Christmas tree recycling and curbside pick-up schedule
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 1:21pmThere are several easily accessible Christmas Tree Recycling Programs provided by various government entities throughout the Northern Nevada region, so that your loved tree can be recycled in a safe and productive manner. Check below to find out how, when and where you can recycle your tree!
Carson City Cub Scouts Collecting Christmas Trees for Camp Fundraising, Wildlife Sanctuary
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 12:33pmCarson City Cub Scout Troop 341 of Carson City is asking community members for donations to help send our local scouts to cub scout camp this summer in exchange for recycling Christmas trees, which will be donated to a wildlife sanctuary for animal enrichment.
Weather conditions permitting, agencies may conduct prescribed fires around Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:40pmNorth Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, along with California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin, weather, conditions and staffing permitted.
Widespread prescribed fire operations ahead around the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 6:58pmNorth Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, along with California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next few weeks in the Tahoe Basin — weather conditions and staffing permitted.
Nevada's wearable recyclable art winners named, Carson City arts coordinator, student on list
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 1:58pmEco-friendly fashion statements abound in Nevada and in the capital city as the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program announced the winners Tuesday of the 2019 Wearable Recyclables art contest.
Nevada Day GreenUP shows promise in making Carson City a little greener
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 1:21pmThis Nevada Day, the GreenUP initiative made its debut in order to help Carson City get a little more green — especially along the parade route.
Opinion: In Defense of Lori Bagwell
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 12:56pmOver the Nevada Day Weekend, I was sent a copy of an email from a friend and trusted colleague. The subject matter of this email was a scurrilous attack on Supervisor Lori Bagwell, who may/may not run for Mayor of Carson City, and either way, her final decision to run for Mayor is entirely up to her and inevitably she will present her well qualified credentials to the voters of Carson City.
Northern Nevada women honored as local leaders by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:29pmGirl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada is pleased to announce this year’s Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Dinner honorees. Six women, each representing one of the six Girl Scout focus areas, will be recognized at the 17th annual awards dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno.
Lake Tahoe Basin agencies continue prescribed fire operations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 9:33amNorth Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin, if weather and conditions permit.
Senator Square: Club opportunities everywhere at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 6:51amCHS has many opportunities for students to become a part of something bigger than just themselves, not that making a name for oneself is a bad idea or anything, but it is up to the student to step on up, come on in, and check them out. There are so many clubs on campus; there are Interact Club meetings at lunch in CHS teacher Erin Been’s room every Thursday, and Been also advises the Represent Club.
Prescribed fire operations continue in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 10:03amWeather and conditions permitting, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Commemorative cups on sale as part of Sustainable Nevada Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 9:07amCARSON CITY — GreenUP!, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides environmental education to businesses announced that Nevada Day commemorative cups are now on sale for $10 at the Nevada Day store located at 716 N. Carson Street.
Senator Square: Carson High School graduate addresses National Honor Society members
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 6:29amNational Honor Society held its induction ceremony Sept. 23 in the CHS Big Gym featuring guest speaker Ryan Costella a 2000 CHS graduate. Costella was an active member of NHS, and this fact influenced his desire to attend college at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA where he earned degrees in Political Science and English.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Sept. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 5:30pmHeading into first day of the work week and halfway into the month, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019 will be quite a cool-down from the weekend, with gusty winds, a chance for showers and daytime high in the mid-60s. Activities include a presentation of the green dining district now being developed in Carson City, art showings, West Coast swing dancing, and more. Enjoy your day.
Green dining district organizer to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 12:13pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Donna Walden, President of GreenUP!, a nonprofit that has established a green dining district along Carson Street. The district's purpose is to help restaurants reduce all waste streams, with a strong focus on food waste. Accompanying her will be Angela Bullentini Wolf of Gather, who will describe that restaurant's experience implementing green practices.
Carson City community to bring sustainable practices to Nevada Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 10:23amThe nonprofit organization greenUP!, which provides environmental education to businesses announced a group effort to make our Nevada Day parade in Carson City a more sustainable event. A Nevada Day green team was assembled to find ways to reduce waste at the event and they are seeking volunteers for the Nevada Day parade and festivities on Oct. 26.
Dress up your recyclables: Nevada 2019 recycled art contest features 'wearable' theme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 2:00pmCARSON CITY — As part of its mission to foster a “greener” Nevada, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program is excited to partner with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to promote awareness about the importance of recycling through this year’s “Wearable Recyclables” statewide art contest.
JoAnne Skelly column: Be a responsible recycler
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 11:54amIn Northern Nevada, many of us have single stream recycling with curbside pickup. However, in an anti-pollution campaign, China has reduced or eliminated what kind of foreign recyclables and what percent (0.5) of contaminated materials it will accept.
Senator Square: First week of school a blast at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 8:22amCarson High School Principal Gavin Ward stood at the north entrance high-fiving students as they entered high school, some of them for the first time. In fact, counselors, teachers, and other administrators stood at each of the school entrances welcoming students to the best high school in the state, hyperbole aside.
$40,000 available for recycling projects in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 9:27amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program has $40,000 in grant funding available for projects to enhance recycling, public awareness of the importance of conserving natural resources, and for the reduction, reuse and recycling of solid waste.
Carson City Student-Owned-and-Run 'Rehaul' is a showcase in applied entrepreneurial lessons
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 2:40pmJeff Glass has been teaching entrepreneurial classes to the youth of Carson City for years, and now, as his students grow up, they’re branching out to run businesses of their own.
One such student is Paul Klemm, the owner of Carson City’s Rehaul.
“Rehaul started as an effort to develop a student run business,” said Glass.
Carson City School Board, Board of Supervisors to host joint meeting on June 20
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/15/2019 - 2:42pmOn Thursday, June 20 the Carson City School Board and the Carson City Board of Supervisors will hold a joint meeting in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
On the table for discussion are joint use agreements, collaborative efforts, Assembly Bills, and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 5:05amGood day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, May 16, 2019. We're looking at showers to continue through the day, which will be a nice change from all that spring pollen flying around. Today we've got the Senior Celebration at Casino Fandango, an afternoon hike, a Carson City CASA open house, art presentations, live music and more. Have a great day.
Carson City School District to Host Community Sustainability Night this Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 11:50amCarson City School District is hosting a Community Sustainability Night Thursday, May 16, 5-7 p.m., at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa. Families and members of the community are invited to come celebrate initiatives and partnerships for sustainable practices.
Events around Carson City for Saturday, April 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 6:58pmHeaded into Saturday, April 27, 2019 we're looking at another picture-perfect spring weather day and cool overnight temperatures. There's lots of activities ahead, including a colorful fun run at Mills Park, a free paper and document recycling event hosted by Debug Computer, a prescription drug roundup, the Silver State's own celebration of the Aloha State, a Carson High School speech team fundraiser at Flavors of India, art showings and sales and a fundraiser at Flat Earth Pizza for a wonderful Carson City woman who is in the throes of cancer. Read on and enjoy your day.
Eight Carson City restaurants join the Green Dining District on Carson Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 8:34amThe nonprofit organization greenUp!, which provides environmental education to businesses, announced Wednesday that it has eight restaurants so far that will be part of the Green Dining District pilot program on Carson Street in Carson City.
'Protect Our Species' is Nevada's 2019 Earth Day Campaign
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/19/2019 - 10:12amNature’s gifts to our planet are the millions of plant and animal species that we know and love, and many more that remain to be discovered. In recognition of this year’s official Earth Day theme, “Protect our Species,” the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is helping to educate communities about the many wonders of Nevada’s native species, and strategies underway to help advance biodiversity and foster thriving ecosystems.
Carson City residents offered no-cost landfill vouchers as part of spring cleanup week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 1:30pmCarson City Public Works announced its Spring cleanup week will offer no-cost landfill disposal vouchers to local residents.
Learn to make flowers out of books in time for Easter
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 8:30pmOnce a book is read, it sits on a shelf and collects dust. Have you ever wanted to do something more with those old books? Join Debbie and Rachael Lambin, creators of "My Thousand Words," to learn to make beautiful art out of old books. This special springtime class will teach you to make a beautiful bouquet of flowers and a folded book to hold them. Use it to grace your table for Easter or decorate your home office!
Nevada Division of Environmental Protection seeks updated recycling information from Nevada businesses
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 10:25amCARSON CITY, NV – The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s (NDEP) recycling program, Nevada Recycles, is updating its online database to better reflect the recycling services provided by various businesses in the State of Nevada. By identifying which businesses recycle what items, Nevada Recycles will attempt to pair customers with recyclers more efficiently, helping to establish a better rate of recycling throughout the State.