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May 2012

Carson Valley Community Theatre's new play HOLKA POLKA

Event Date: 
July 13, 2012 - 6:30pm

CVCT's new production of Holka Polka is a children's play, written by D.M. Larson, about the nicest witch in Fairytale Land, who embarks on a journey to save all the witches' reputations by saving the Prince. Along the way whe meets some familiar and misunderstood fairytale characters and she also comes to find that an historically sweet and loving character is really evil. This is a wonderful family show that will appeal to any age group. The play is directed by Gardnerville's own Riley Cooper.

Obituary: Tracy D. Fisk

Beloved Father of 8Tracy D. Fisk ,67, passed away peacefully at C.T.H. Wednesday due to heart failure. Born in Caldwell ID. November 18, 1944 to Josie and Charles. He is survived by 3 sisters; h...

Death Notices: Williford, Dedmon, Grimson, Prater, Olson, Hite

Karen Williford, 73, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away May 20, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremation is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800Toylynn Dedmon, 46, passed away April 29, 2012 in Ca...

Death Notice: Barela,Jr; Wendel

Robert Roland Barela, 49, of Carson City, Nevada, passed away May 14, 2012. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 775-888-6800Charlene Rae Wendel, 63, of Carson City, Nevad...

Carson Girls U10 Softball – Pink Diamonds beat back Tidal Wave

Battling the wind as well as each other, the Paul Brooks Construction Tidal Wave (12-2) suffered only their second loss of the season at the hands of the CarsonNow.org Pink Diamonds (10-3) in U10 fastpitch softball action Thursday. The Pink Diamonds took an early lead and never gave it up, winning 13-8.

Obituary: Arnold L. Wetzstein

Arnold L. Wetzstein, 93, a resident Of Carson City, NV since 1977 passed away May 17, 2012 in Carson City. Arnold was born April 3, 1919 in Sioux City, Iowa to Ernest and Clara Wetzstein. He is...

Obituary: Donald Lee Smith

Don passed away on Monday, May 21, 2012 at the age of 81 in Carson City, Nevada where he'd lived for more than 20 years. He was born in St. Joseph, MI on August 17, 1930. He served his country i...

Monthly swing dance party

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 24 2012 .
June 23, 2012 - 7:00pm

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its monthly dance party June 23 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. Partners are not required. Lesson $7 for HSSDC and any swing dance club members or $10 for nonmembers; dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 775-629-9369.

Heart Beats and Sunshine for Shayla

Event Date: 
May 26, 2012 - 11:00am

"Heart Beats and Sunshine for Shayla" fundraiser is scheduled for May 26, at Carson City Harley Davidson on Research Way in Carson City, starting at 11:00am until 2:00pm.

Regent Ron Knecht Confirms He Was Let Go From His State Job, Says No Cause Given

CARSON CITY – Board of Regents candidate Ron Knecht confirmed today he was let go from his state job with the Public Utilities Commission in March, saying no cause was given despite his request for an explanation.

“I can’t tell you a lot,” he said. “I’m no longer working there.”