January 2018
Carson High Safe and Sober 5K Run/Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/31/2018 - 5:50amPlease join us on March 17, 10 a.m. for the eighth annual Carson High Safe Grad Safe & Sober 5K Run/Walk. This event is organized by volunteers of the Carson High Safe Grad Booster and will be held, once again, at the CHS Track/Field.
The Big Game - Sunday Feb 4th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 6:44pmSuper Blue Blood Moon viewing party early Wednesday at Carson City's WNC observatory
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 4:56pmA total lunar eclipse viewing party early Wednesday at Western Nevada College's Jack C. Davis Observatory will test astronomy lovers’ ability to function on very little sleep.
Viewing will run from 3:15 a.m. to 7 a.m. The lunar eclipse will be even more unique by the fact that the day will double as a blue moon, marking the second full moon of the month.
Bacteria forces temporary closure of Carson City pond at Fuji Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 3:56pmAn iron-based naturally occurring bacteria was discovered Monday in Baily Pond at Fuji Park, forcing Carson City Parks and Rec officials to temporarily close the popular south Carson City fishing spot.
Keith Alan Barnett at Bella Vita Bistro on Friday at the Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 3:34pmCome to Bella Vita Bistro for dinner this Friday, Feb. 2 and stay to enjoy the unique renditions of some of your favorite county, folk and rock music by Keith Alan Barnett.
A real southern gentleman, born in Tulsa OK, Grew up in Tulsa, Dallas TX & Atlanta, GA. Guitar player & singer almost his whole life. Influences are varied - from Willie Nelson & the outlaws of the 70s to modern country and rock.
Bella Vita Bistro is located at the Stewart Street side of the Carson Mall in Carson City.
Le Cirque Vagabond brings Vegas-style adult rock circus show to Carson City's BAC
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 2:57pmThis Friday night will be a show unlike anything you have ever seen. The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City partners with Le Cirque Vagabond to bring the Las Vegas stylings of Asylum, an over 18+ production.
Deer spends afternoon watching Carson City's wheels go by
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 2:06pmTaking life easy on a late January afternoon in Carson City at Thompson and Fifth streets.
Free 12-week U.S. Citizenship study class in Carson City begins Feb. 6
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 1:01pmESL In-Home Program is sponsoring a free 12-week U.S. Citizenship study class starting Feb. 6, 2018 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Dr, Carson City. To reserve a seat and for more i information, call 775-888-2021 email: ana.torres.esl@gmail.com or at Empire School contact Miriam Torres 775-883-1114. Space is limited. First come, first served.
Carson City/Storey County 4-H Fabric Sale and Donation Days this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 12:18pmThe popular 4-H Fabric and Rummage sale returns to Carson City’s Fuji Park Exhibit Hall at 701 Old Clear Creek Road this weekend, Feb. 3-4.
On Saturday, Feb. 3, the sale is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Feb. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Visit the sale days for great bargains; most fabric starts at a dollar per yard. Residents still have opportunities to donate unwanted, clean rummage items and fabric to 4-H.
Carson City Sheriff: Juvenile arrested, allegedly shoots 4-year-old brother in head with bb gun
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 11:05amA 13-year-old juvenile was arrested Monday and faces a charge of battery with a deadly weapon causing substantial bodily harm after allegedly shooting his 4-year-old brother in the head with a bb gun, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said.