June 2014
Nevada railroad museum in Carson City celebrates a July 4 weekend of trains
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 12:21pm
With all the flavorings of the Old West, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will showcase several of its trains for the July 4 weekend.
It's living history on the rails when steam locomotives V&T No. 25 and the famous Inyo will operate along with the historic, self-propelled McKeen motor car Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rides will be available behind the 25 and on the McKeen car every 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Carson Tahoe HopeFest 2014
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 12:15pm
Event Date:
August 22, 2014 (All day) Annual benefit concert supporting local cancer patients. Nationally famed folk-rock band, Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Troubadours known for their cowboy jazz, Tex-Mex waltzes, country ballads and soulful R&B dance tunes will headline the seventh annual event.
Nevada Governor Declares July as 'BEAR Logic Month'
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 11:36am
Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has declared July BEAR Logic Month. BEAR stands for Bear Education, Aversion and Research, and BEAR Logic Month is an opportunity to help educate the public about living in bear country.
Kings Beach woman arrested on suspicion of third DUI
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 11:21amA 22-year-old Kings Beach woman was arrested Sunday on a felony charge of third offense DUI after Carson City sheriff's deputies who were at the scene of a traffic accident on Highway 50 said she nearly hit them as she passed.
Gloria Estefan Grajeda was arrested in the 4600 block of South Carson Street on suspicion of felony DUI and four misdemeanor charges.
Celebration of Life Notice
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 10:27amBill Gavin The celebration of Bill Gavin’s life will be June 23, 2014, at noon, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Carson City. &hellip...
Little Feat musicians Barrere and Tackett ready to jam at Concert Under the Stars
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 10:09am
The sixth annual Concert Under the Stars, A benefit for The Greenhouse Project in Carson City promises to be bigger than ever and features Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett of Little Feat opening for Little River Band.
The event takes place July 9 at Café at Adele’s and the venue has been expanded to allow for greater attendance, said Karen Abowd, Greenhouse Project president.
What Works: To-do lists, priorities and just getting started
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 9:46am
Mark Twain said, “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” In my line of work, I see a lot of dreamers. These dreamers love to make to-do lists in their heads, or visualize a prosperous future. But some of them fall prey to a little something I call broken starter syndrome.
The passion is there. The vision is there. However, when it comes to actually stepping on the gas, they have one foot on the brake. Fear of making the wrong decision, not being able to get it all done, or facing the unknown keeps these dreamers paralyzed and stagnant.
It's Your City with St. Peter's Episcopal Church director Father Jeff Paul
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 9:41amThis week's It's Your City is with Father Jeff Paul, director of St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Carson City. Founded by James Nye and Henry Yerington, St. Peters is often consider the jewel of the Carson City Historic District. The congregation began in 1863 during the Civil War, celebrating its 150th anniversary last year.
Carson City Symphony's 'Strings in the Summer' concert July 31
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 1:59am
Event Date:
July 31, 2014 - 10:00am The Carson City Symphony's "Strings in the Summer" orchestra and beginning fiddle class, directed by Sue Jesch, will present its Summer String Concert of traditional American fiddle tunes on Thursday, July 31, at 10 a.m. at Sierra Place Senior Living, 1111 West College Parkway, Carson City. The concert is free and is open to the public.
Lake Tahoe curling club welcomes beginners to learn the basics and beat the July heat
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/29/2014 - 3:38pm
Lake Tahoe’s one and only curling club is extending its welcome mat this July. Lake Tahoe Epic Curling is hosting two learn-to-curl sessions for those interested in giving this fast-growing Olympic sport a try.
