July 2018
Boy Scout's Pinewood Derby: now for adults who want to relive their childhood
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 11:47amEvent Date:
September 21, 2018 - 5:30pm
Scouting’s Pinewood Derby is all grown up these days and now has added the Grand Prix of Scouting to its lineup of events. The Grand Prix of Scouting is for adults who never lost that itch for competition and speed!
Save the date of Friday, September 21 for the Grand Prix of Scouting to race at the Peppermill Resort & Casino starting at 5:30 p.m.
Family Fun Saturday: Musical Instruments
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 11:24am
Event Date:
August 11, 2018 - 10:00am Nevada has a very musical past. When people move here they bring their own music and when Virginia City was booming musical acts traveled here to perform.
Now we get a wide variety of musical performances in and around Carson City. Come to the Nevada State Museum to make musical instruments out of common everyday objects to take home on Saturday, August 11. The program will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $8 for adults; members and kids age 17 and under free.
Tuesday evening conditioning hike to Tahoe Rim Trail canceled due to poor air quality
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 11:01am
Event Date:
July 31, 2018 - 5:30pm A Muscle Powered hosted hike schedule for Tuesday evening along the Tahoe Rim Trail has been cancelled due to unhealthy air quality. The event will be rescheduled at a later date.
Carson City investigators release more information on casino ticket thief suspects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 10:53am
New information has surfaced regarding two female suspects wanted for questioning after one allegedly made off with money in an illegal ticket transaction at a Carson City casino.
Carson City investigators seek identity of alleged credit card thief
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 10:24am
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in attempting to identify a man who used a stolen credit card to obtain gift cards and merchandise at Home Depot in Carson City and in Reno.
Sand Harbor to close on August 7 for 2018 Lake Tahoe Summit
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 10:02am
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – Since the Presidential Forum in 1997, the annual Lake Tahoe Summit has become an important yearly gathering of federal, state, and local leaders dedicated to restoring and sustaining Lake Tahoe as one of our most precious environmental treasures.
Carson City-based Pets of the Homeless celebrates 10th year as national nonprofit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 9:52am
On Friday, July 27, 2018 Pets of the Homeless staff and more than 50 guests celebrated the 10 year milestone anniversary at their headquarter offices in Carson City.
Carson City area casinos see 7.3 percent gaming revenue increase in June
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 9:49am
Casinos in Carson City and Carson Valley areas saw a gaming revenue increase of 7.34 percent in June compared to the same time period in 2017, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
Air quality worsens Tuesday morning over Carson City, Carson Valley skies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 9:04am
Air quality in Carson City reached an “unhealthy” status Tuesday morning, with a 153 on the Air Quality Index. In Carson Valley, an AQI monitor in Gardnerville registered 129 placing the area in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category.
Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 5:56amEvent Date:
July 31, 2018 (All day)
Happy Tuesday, Carson City. Another hot, smoky day is on tap, so you’ll want to find indoor activities and nothing too strenuous. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada offers a story book and craft activity on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; a family membership makes this a great place for summer fun. The Fox Brewpub welcomes all ages to participate in their weekly DJ Trivia tournament; get their early for a good seat and some pub-style eats.
TUESDAY, July 31: Things to do in Carson City
