October 2015
Nevada Day 2015 grabs air over Carson City with RE/MAX Balloon Launch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 8:22am
Up, up and away for Nevada Day 2015 this Saturday morning with the official RE/MAX Nevada Day Balloon Launch over Carson City.
Railroad and Movie expert to speak on 'History of Trains in the Movies' at Gold Hill Lecture Series
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 8:07amEvent Date:
November 5, 2015 - 7:30pm
Virginia City resident James Clark will speak on “History of Trains in the Movies” at the Gold Hill Hotel’s Thursday Night Lecture Series on Nov. 5.
Clark is the owner of James Clark & Company, at www.jamesclarkandcompany.com, which offers railroad services to the motion picture industry.
Happy Birthday Nevada: 'You Know You're A Nevadan, If...'
Submitted by editor on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 7:03amAs most column writers will tell you, reader reaction to columns you're particularly proud of can range from crickets to complaints to an occasional "good column" e-mail, phone call or comment.
And every so often, you catch lightning in a bottle.
Michael Hohl Honda launches Carson Valley Community Food Closet drive
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 5:51pmEvent Date:
October 30, 2015 (All day)
Michael Hohl Honda is proud to launch a food drive for the nonprofit organization Carson Valley Community Food Closet. They provide food on a monthly basis to qualifying residents in Douglas County. The Food Closet strives to provide a variety of healthy food from each food group relying on donations from the community.
I Love Carson City's Nevada Day weekend event summary: Oct. 31-Nov. 1
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 5:19pmEvent Date:
October 31, 2015 (All day)
November 1, 2015 (All day)
Are you ready for this? Nevada Day weekend has arrived and brings with it a downtown filled with friends, neighbors, and fun. Hot air balloons, the annual beard contest, the parade, tours of the Governor’s Mansion, and more make this time of year amazing. The carnival at Mills Park, and the Pow-Wow at the Carson Colony take the festivities to the next level.
SATURDAY: PARADE DAY!
- Nevada Day Classic 8K Run/Walk (same day registration: $40 from 6:30am-7:30am on the second floor of the Carson Nugget Casino; 8am racers begin at Telegraph Square: W. Telegraph and N. Curry Streets; costumes encouraged)
- BAWN Pancake Breakfast Buffet at Red’s Old 395 (6am-10am; $6/$3 kids)
Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 5:00pmEvent Date:
November 20, 2015 - 5:00pm
This is our first Kettle Kick-Off event at The Salvation Army Carson City Corps and hope you can make it. There will be food, silent auction, and kettle competition. All money raised throughout this event will benefit our community by feeding the hungry as well as aid in providing shelter, and clothing throughout the year and toys during the holiday season. This is a great opportunity to meet others and to be a part of making a difference and changing lives.
Please RSVP to the event as soon as you can. Have a great day!
Carson City's Troop 16 win award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 3:49pmEvent Date:
October 18, 2015 (All day)
Two Boy Scouts of Carson City’s Troop 16 received awards at the Bishop’s Rally for Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, an annual event held by the Diocese of Reno.
Festival of Trees Fundraiser Set by Senior Service Network
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 3:38pm
Event Date:
November 21, 2015 (All day) Individuals or businesses that wish to purchase a holiday tree, complete with decorations, can do so this year in Carson City.
The Senior Service Network, a non-profit organization that helps seniors in need with emergency expenses, is doing its inaugural “Festival of Trees” on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Carson Plaza – an independent senior living community at 2120 East Long Street in Carson City.
Carson City area casinos see slight gaming earnings increase in September
Submitted by editor on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 1:34pmCarson City area casinos in September saw gaming earnings increase by 1.6 percent over table and slot revenue collected during the same time last year, according figures released Thursday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Powerlines In Roadway (Carson Street)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/30/2015 - 10:25am
Event Date:
October 30, 2015 - 9:45am Be careful driving into Carson City via North Carson Street. In the southbound lanes there are powerlines in the roadway. These downed lines are near Pizza Hut/Camp N Town.
