June 2017
Carson Comedy Club headliner known for blending law and laughter
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 12:13pmEvent Date:
June 2, 2017 - 8:00pm
Lawyer turned comedian Al Lubel will bring his hilarious observational stylings to Carson City this Friday night as the headliner inside the Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget.
Carson City students learn about livestock and more at Empire Elementary Ag Day
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 11:52am
Thursday was Agriculture Day at Empire Elementary School in Carson City. Woody Worthington, president of the Carson and Douglas County Farm Bureau, helped coordinate with the Nevada Department of Agriculture and several local agencies to provide the experience for students.
Highway 50 road widening, safety plans at Lake Tahoe addressed at NDOT meeting
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 11:30am
A first step in what will be a multi-year Nevada Department of Transportation process began Wednesday at Zephyr Cove in Lake Tahoe. The subject: NDOT's plans for the stretch of Highway 50 from Stateline to Spooner Summit.
Automation Creates More Jobs Than It Destroys
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 11:22amRecently, Ron spoke to the Good Government Group in Douglas County. Among other things, he said that automation creates more jobs than it destroys. One thoughtful chap challenged that claim.
Is it true? Are robots and other devices and methods ultimately going to leave everyone unemployed?
Even Microsoft founder Bill Gates thinks “technology will reduce demand for jobs, particularly at the lower end of the skill set.” So, he proposes taxing robots to make up for the public revenues lost through increased unemployment.
Farm to Market Prints at Comma Coffee Backseat Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 10:53am
Event Date:
June 7, 2017 - 5:00pm New “Farm to Market” series of original prints, by local artist, Carol Brown, opens June 2nd, at Comma Coffee, 213 South Carson St, in historic downtown Carson City, across from the Sate Legislature Building. The public is invited to a free reception with the artist, in the Backseat Gallery, Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 5-7 p.m. The exhibition continues through June 29.
2017 Silver Medallions from the Carson City Mint
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 10:41am
In keeping with long-standing tradition, limited-edition, numbered silver medallions have been created to commemorate the 79th Nevada Legislative Session.
Thursday, June 1: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 10:02amEvent Date:
June 1, 2017 (All day)
Motorcycles are on the way. The Street Vibrations Spring Rally is rumbling into town and Battle Born Harley on Research Way is the place to be. Every Thursday, house band the Smoken Rabbits, gets the place jumping, but this party won’t end until Sunday. The weather is finally cooperating, so karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar will be out on their patio – J and M Productions has thousands of songs to choose from. Jimmy Mallett at Living the Good Live will croon you into yesteryear with Rat Pack nostalgia.
THURSDAY:
Carson City Parks and Recreation offers new, all-ages summer sports and activities
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 9:48am
Carson City Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off the summer with some new programs for people of all ages.
The department is taking advantage of the open space available during the summertime and bringing additional sports and programs to the community. This year we are excited to offer three new activities to the public at the Carson City MAC, also known as the Carson City Multi-Purpose Athletic Center.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Carson Valley Torch Club holds car wash
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 8:42amEvent Date:
June 3, 2017 - 10:00am
The Carson Valley site of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada Torch Club is holding a car wash at the Stratton Center, 1532 U.S. Highway 395 in Gardnerville on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Olympic Day at Carson City BMX
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/01/2017 - 8:35am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 18 2017 .
June 18, 2017 (All day) Carson City BMX has joined forces as part of USABMX with the United States Olympic Committee to offer a free day of BMX racing.
