October 2018
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Oct. 28
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 7:57pm
Just because Nevada Day and the parade are over doesn't mean there isn't anything to do around Carson City on Sunday. Take advantage of the last of a three-day weekend, relax or have some more fun.
Carson Victory Rollers open Nevada Day derby with first win
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 7:21pm
The Carson Victory Rollers, Carson City's hometown roller derby team, opened the annual "Battle For Nevada" roller derby tournament with a win over Battle Born Derby Demons Saturday afternoon.
The win positioned CVR to play a second bout at 5 p.m. Saturday. Roller derby continues Sunday as the "Battle For Nevada" wraps up by crowning a champion.
Carson City retains title as Nevada's most bearded community
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 5:53pm
Carson City once again was named the most bearded community in Nevada Saturday afternoon at the conclusion of the annual beard contest immediately following the Nevada Day Parade.
Reno man wins tenth rock drilling title at Nevada Day competition in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 4:41pm
Perennial champion Tom Donovan of Reno claimed his second consecutive title Saturday at the single-jack rock drilling world championship held at the Max Casino parking lot during the Nevada Day Parade in Carson City.
Duck Hill fire photos
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 3:36pm
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October 27, 2018 (All day) Muscle Powered Saturday hike to Spooner Lake to Marlette Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 3:01pm
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Repeats every 3 days until Sat Nov 10 2018 .
November 10, 2018 - 8:00am This is the rescheduled hike that was originally listed as Oct. 6. It is an intermediate hike to Marlette Lake. Approximately 10 miles, round-trip, with time for lunch and spectacular views of Marlette Lake. Elevation gain is 700 feet. For fit and experienced hikers.
The trailhead begins from Spooner Lake parking area and heads north towards Marlette Lake on North Canyon Trail. This part of the trip is a dirt road, and approximately one mile.
Carson City Fire Department: Brush fire at Duck Hill knocked down, started by Raven helicopter hitting power line
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 3:00pm
UPDATE: 5:15PM: The brush fire off Duck Hill Road was last reported at five acres, according to KRNV News 4 in Reno, before fire crews knocked down the flames and prevented the blaze from reaching any structures. Firefighters are now in mop-up stage.
Shocked Hindus strongly condemn Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 2:59pm
Hindus have strongly condemned Saturday morning's massacre at Tree of Life*Or L’Simcha Congregation, a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and expressed sympathy to victims.
New bank in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 1:58pmPlumas Bank has bought the Carson City branch of Mutual of Omaha Bank as of the close of business on Friday, Oct. 26. Plumas Bank will open on Monday, Oct. 29 at 9 a.m. The Carson City branch is located at 1101 N. Carson Street at the corner of William and N. Carson Street.
More photos of the 80th Nevada Day Parade in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 10/27/2018 - 1:14pm
The Nevada Day Parade is wrapping up its 80th annual celebration on Carson Street. But the festivities continue on Bob McFadden Plaza with the popular annual beard contest as well as the Battle For Nevada roller derby competition featuring Carson City's own Carson Victory Rollers at the Carson City Community Center gymnasium.
