May 2017
Mile High Summer Jazz Camp prepares June 7-13 run in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 11:45amEvent Date:
June 7, 2017 (All day)
Mile High Jazz Band Association, in cooperation with Carson Middle School, presents a five-day Jazz Camp with sessions for middle- and high-school musicians, weekdays June 7-13, in the band room at Carson Middle School, 1140 W. King St., in Carson City. Beginning and advanced sessions are open to students from Carson City and surrounding areas in northern Nevada and California.
Gov. Sandoval signs statewide broadband modernization, police bodycam bills, among others
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 11:08amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed 12 bills into law on Thursday including a statewide broadband modernization effort, an act requiring bodycams on most law enforcement officers, and a bill to make it easier to transition to State service from internship and student programs. The governor also vetoed 7 measures.
Bealls Fallon store to remain open; Carson store closing in June
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 10:48am"Unfortunately, the tough decision was made to close the store in Carson City as part of our strategic initiative to maintain stores in communities where ...
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for allegedly making threats with box cutter
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 10:44amA 59-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday in the area of Russell and Long streets for felony suspicion of two counts assault with a deadly weapon, parole and probation violation and misdemeanor obstructing, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Forest Service offers tips for safe 2017 Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 10:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Here's some important information for residents and visitors to keep in mind this Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe. Warm temperatures have accelerated melting of our tremendous snowpack, streams and rivers will be cold, swift and high.
NFIB checklist for youth summer employment
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 9:52amCARSON CITY — The representative association for the people most likely to offer summer jobs to the young issued a short checklist, today, to parents ...
Friday, May 26: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 9:38pmEvent Date:
May 26, 2017 (All day)
Memorial Day weekend is finally upon us. Unless there is some freak weather phenomenon on its way, it should be gorgeous. See what Tempest the students of Carson High Drama have stirred up as they perform their annual ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ at the Capitol Amphitheater. The GE Family Concert Series in Minden kicks off tonight with Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads; you’ll want to bring a jacket, it’s still gets chilly once the sun goes down.
Carson Valley Trails Association Celebrates National Trails Day on June 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 8:59pm
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June 3, 2017 (All day) The Carson Valley Trails Association will present Carson Valley Trails Day, a celebration of the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day, on Saturday, June 3. Events are planned at two trails - the Fay-Luther Trail in Gardnerville and the Bently Heritage Trail in Minden.
Elks Host Fishing Derby
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 8:04pm
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June 10, 2017 - 8:00am On June 10, 2017 from 8:00AM - 12:00PM, Carson City Lodge #2177 will host our 21st Annual Kids Fishing Day for kids ages 5 through 12. This year our venue is again returning to Davis Creek Regional Park in Washoe County, NV. because this event coincides with Nevada's Free Fishing Day, no licenses will be needed. The group will meet at the Lakeview group picnic area.
Carson City Fire Department: Use Caution Near the Water’s Edge
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 1:24pm
Visitors and residents should be very careful on the riverbanks and along streams. Almost every year Carson City responders are involved in a swift water rescue. If you see someone fall into the river do not attempt to swim after them please call 911. Typically a current less than 5 mph is enough to lose control and be swept away.
