March 2017
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: April 1 - 2
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 6:49pmEvent Date:
April 1, 2017 (All day)
April 2, 2017 (All day)
It may be April’s Fools Day, but the fun going on around town is no joke. Get your blood pumping with the Carson Canyon Half Marathon (or Half/Half Marathon if you want something shorter.) It’s Wine Walk weekend, and with the sunny day you have no reason to stay home. The Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers want to ‘Give Our Regards to Broadway’ during their one weekend only production. There’s too much to mention in this short opening paragraph, so keep reading for all the great things our valley and sister valleys have to offer.
SATURDAY:
Downtown Wine Walk this Saturday - No foolin'
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 6:07pmEvent Date:
April 1, 2017 - 1:00pm
No time for fooling, it’s time for another wine walk: thanks to the Downtown Business Association. Every first Saturday over 30 shops, restaurants, businesses, and organizations stock up on wine and goodies and throw open their doors to the crowds of merry-makers. It's always a great reason to explore downtown. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and you have until 5 p.m. to hit as many stops as possible before the raffle begins.
Sears’ Future Won’t Impact Carson City Sears Hometown Store
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 5:12pm
With the recent news surrounding Sears Holdings Corporation, the Sears Hometown Store in Carson City wants to assure local residents they are going strong and will continue providing the community access to the brands they love and need.
April 2017 Capital City Reads: Building a Better Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 2:10pm
Event Date:
April 1, 2017 (All day) The Carson City Library would like to invite the entire community to participate in a city-wide reading initiative throughout the month of April with the theme of “Building a Better Community.” The 2017 Capital Reads program will focus around three titles:
Director of ComputerCorps gets pranked for April Fools Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 1:51pm
The crew of ComputerCorps in Carson City decided to pull an early April Fools Day gag on the Director, Ron Norton. Crew members shrink wrapped and placed an April Fools sign on his personal car.
New Deputy Director of Programs and Services takes helm at Nevada Department of Veterans Services
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 1:29pm
(Reno and Las Vegas, NV)—The Nevada Department of Veterans Services (NDVS) has named Fred Wagar its new Deputy Director of Programs and Services. Wagar brings vast experience in connecting veterans to services and benefits with strong background and expertise in helping disabled veterans.
A Day Of Yard Art
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 1:28pm
Event Date:
April 29, 2017 - 10:30am Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery for a entire day focusing on adding a bit of art to your yard. Local artists such as Angie Fluitt, Derick McClure, Kathleen Hallamore, Jean Kvam, and Lauri Christine will enchant you with their unique one-of-a-kind creations. The day will offer artwork ranging from wood carvings, pottery, chimes, repurposed art, and so much more. Drop by and meet some of the local artists, while supporting "YOUR LOCAL ART GALLERY".
Carson City arrests: Man booked for false imprisonment, domestic battery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 1:12pmA 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday in the 1900 block of Boeing Way for suspicion of gross misdemeanor false imprisonment, domestic battery with a prior conviction and a warrant, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Carson City emergency crews called to crash in 3000 block of South Carson Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 12:45pmCarson City emergency crews and the Nevada Highway Patrol were called Friday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash in the 3000 block of South Carson Street.
Coca-Cola helps WNC scholarship recipient Barrera as he assists other students
Submitted by editor on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 11:47am
Living on his own since he was 17 years old, Adrian Barrera has learned a number of skills that have helped him personally, but at the same time has developed selfless human qualities that have enriched his young life.
