June 2017
NHP: Carson City woman faces DUI, other charges in fatal crash near Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 1:52pm
A 52-year-old woman visiting from Thailand has been identified as the person who died Monday in a crash on Highway 50 near Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe. The incident is being investigated as DUI related with a Carson City driver suspected in causing the crash, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Carson City Chamber of Commerce makes board announcements
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 11:00amPeter Fishburn of Brown & Bigelow has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Carson City Chamber of Commerce at its annual ...
Win a car, save homeless pets through Nevada Humane Society, Carson City Toyota raffle
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 10:54am
The two biggest things that could happen to you this summer are entirely possible with one simple action. Purchase a $25 raffle ticket. Yep, that’s it. $25 will give you the chance to win a brand new car and save the life of a homeless pet all at the same time. It’s true, we swear.
Levitt AMP Carson City concert series continues Saturday with The Novelists, Athena McIntyre
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 10:44amEvent Date:
July 1, 2017 - 7:00pm
The Brewery Arts Center will continues an unforgettable season of free concerts under the stars in Carson City! this Saturday. Having started out strong last week with Big Bad VooDoo Daddy, the great music continues with The Novelists and Athena McIntyre.
Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club host robotics camps at WNC July 17th – July21st.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 10:32am
Event Date:
July 17, 2017 (All day) Members of the Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club will be hosting robotics camps at Western Nevada College July 17th – July21st.
There will be two separate sessions to meet the needs of different ages: the morning session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will be targeted to grades K - 4th and will use the LEGO WeDo robotics kits; the afternoon session (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) will be targeted to grades 4th - 8th and will use the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotics kits.
Geoff Lawrence Moves On and Up
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 6:49am
Event Date:
June 28, 2017 - 6:45am For now, this is the last regular column that will carry the Ron and Geoff byline. Geoff is leaving the Assistant Controller’s job July 1 for a new one.
James Smack, the Deputy Controller, will join Ron in the weekly column beginning next week. Geoff will make guest appearances now and then, we anticipate.
Wednesday, June 28: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 5:55amEvent Date:
June 28, 2017 (All day)
As the summer continues, the kids can get restless. Beat the heat indoors with bowling specials at Gold Dust West and Carson Lanes. BMX racing is fun for all ages, and you can check it out for yourself at the weekly practice night at the Livermore Sports Complex on Edmonds. Grab your smartest friends for DJ Trivia at the Westside Pour House, just get there early if you want to order dinner, too. Hosts John and Cherie Shipley invite you to the jazz jam at Living the Good Life; you never know who’ll join them on stage.
WEDNESDAY:
Open House and Disc Golf Demonstration at the Historic Wungnema House this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 11:17pm
Event Date:
July 2, 2017 - 2:00pm The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is hosting an Open House and demonstration of disc golf at the historic Wungnema House located in Mills Park, from 2 to 5 p.m. this Sunday, July 2.
Nevada Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Carson Mall this July 4th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:12pm
Event Date:
July 4, 2017 - 1:00pm Independence Day fun for the whole family featuring music, games, and contests will be a part of the inaugural July 4 Nevada Hot Dog Eating Contest at the Carson Mall.
Carson City Symphony and Chorus to perform at the Genoa Americana Celebration July 4
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:10pmEvent Date:
July 4, 2017 - 10:00am
Celebrate Independence Day with the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer CeCe Gable at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa. Parade, festivities, five bands, games, old-time jams, chicken dinners, raffles, and more begin at 10 a.m.
