April 2012
Dime-a-dance USO-style party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 5:37pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2012 - 7:00pm In honor of Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day, High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents a USO-style “dime-a-dance” party to honor veterans and servicepeople May 19 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. There will be a lesson at 7 p.m., with the social dance at 8-10:30 p.m. Men may purchase tickets for 10 cents a dance (or 12 tickets for $1). Between 8 and 9 p.m., each time you dance with a different woman, give her a ticket, which will be entered into a 9 p.m. drawing for raffle prizes.
Man found guilty of battery in local bar
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 4:22pmChristopher Lash, 28, has been found guilty of Battery Causing Substantial Bodily Harm stemming from a March 25, 2011 altercation at a local bar in Carson City.
Carson City Sheriff’s deputies were called to a local establishment at 2:00 A.M. with reports of a man striking another man in the face with a pint glass. The suspect fled the scene when deputies arrived, but the deputies received statements from witnesses indicating Christopher Lash struck the victim, Nicholas Moen, in the face with a pint glass causing severe injuries.
Nevada Lawmakers Hear Ideas For Revising Local Government Tax Distribution Formula
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 3:08pmCARSON CITY – A consultant hired by the cities of Henderson and Las Vegas to analyze the process used to distribute taxes to the counties and cities told lawmakers today the formula now used to make the allocations has weaknesses.
Cinco De Mayo Celebration @ Bella Fiore Wines
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 11:35am
Event Date:
May 5, 2012 - 3:00pm Join us on Cinco De Mayo from 3pm-8pm for specials including 3 small shredded beef tacos and a beer or wine for $8!
Also, live music with flamenco guitarists Martin & Vargas playing from 5pm to 8pm.
It will be a Fiesta, so stop by and celebrate!
The Bella Family
224 So. Carson St ,Suite #8
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
775-888-9463 (WINE)
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com
Crime Log: man arrested for sexual assault in Carson City
Submitted by T. Costa on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 11:32amCarson City Sheriff's deputies arrested the following individuals over the weekend for felony allegations:
- Jeffrey David Volosin, 29, a Gardnerville man, for several warrants in his name: lewdness with a child under the age of 14 (two counts) and sexual assault on a child under 14 (five counts). These warrants were issued on the 24th of February out of Carson City. Bail has been set at $250,000.
BunnyRanch, Mustang Ranch battle for reality TV love
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 10:22amThose of us who live here are used to getting questions about brothels, especially the Moonlite BunnyRanch, which is usually described as being in or just outside Carson City.
Those questions have escalated greatly since "Pimpmaster General" Dennis Hof took over the place and broke with the unspoken Nevada brothel code to keep a low profile. On the contrary, Hof searches out publicity like a heat-seeking missile, quick to seek any venue where he can put himself and his ladies into the spotlight.
Carson Girls U10 Softball – Pink Diamonds defeat Dayton Little Devils
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/30/2012 - 7:18amThe CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds brought their season record to 4-2 with a win over the Affordable Paralegal Services Dayton Little Devils, 19-14.
During the 4 inning contest, the pitchers for the Little Devils were: Emmy Mills – 5 runs, no hits, 8 walks, no strike outs; and, Temia Powell – 14 runs, 3 hits, 17 walks, 3 strike outs. For the Pink Diamonds: Kelley Barr – 5 runs, 5 hits, 1 walk, 2 strike outs; and, Tezia Boice – 9 runs, 6 hits, 6 walks, 8 strike outs.
Carson City Democratic Central Committee meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 9:23pm
Event Date:
May 2, 2012 - 7:00pm The Smart Meters are coming to Carson City in the next couple of months. Do you have questions about how they work, their installation, and the information they put out? Join us Wednesday evening, May 2nd, and bring your questions.
CANDIDATE SPEAKERS WILL BE PRESENT - WHO WILL YOU VOTE FOR IN THE PRIMARY? Early voting begins on May 26th for the Primary Election.
Bike Movie Night at Sassafras
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 7:47pmIf you haven’t been to a movie night at the Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in downtown Carson City, you’re missing out on a good time! Every Monday night they show a fun film in the plan:b lounge area, and you can order great food and drinks while you enjoy the movie. Free popcorn, and movie commentary / trivia from Mike the host. This week the movie will have a bicycle theme, and you are are encouraged to ride your bike to the show!
Nevada Wildfire Awareness Week Community Kickoff in Mills Park
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/29/2012 - 10:31am
Wildfire Awareness Week kicked off Saturday in Mills Park with displays and information to help residents protect themselves and their property against wildfires.
