March 2019
Muscle Powered's Saturday Hike to Escape to Prison Hill: The Abridged Version
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 9:52am
Event Date:
March 30, 2019 - 8:00am Meet in the parking area next to the ranch house at Silver Saddle Ranch off of Carson River Road. Please join us for an 8-mile round-trip hike that traverses most of the "Escape from Prison Hill" trail. We will head up Dead Truck Trail, cross over to hike down to the most western end of Prison Hill, turn south and then east to arrive at the highest point of Prison Hill.
A beautiful morning in Carson City for a hot air balloon ride
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 8:50am
A hot air balloon descends to Mills Park in Carson City on this beautiful Sunday morning, March 24.
Senator Square: Unplugged and loving it at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 8:41am-
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CHS celebrated its Second Annual Carson Unplugged event this past week where staff and students were encouraged to unplug from technology and be present in the moment, enjoying more face-to-face interactions and less screen time.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, March 24
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:57pm
There is something about the start of Spring that makes Sundays seem more pleasant; despite the fact that the weekend is on its downhill slide. There are always pleasant things to do in Carson City come rain, snow, wind or shine.
My Nevada story began with a family trip through the Silver State
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:48pm
When I was about 12 years old, my family took a trip down along the east side of the Sierra Nevada on our way to Lake Havasu, California, during Spring Break 1986.
All six of us piled into the family Ford Econoline Trail Wagon, brand new at the time, and set out to break in the new set of wheels.
First Saturday of Spring for the birds in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 6:20pm
To say Saturday was for the birds in Carson City isn't being entirely fair. However, plenty went a fowl in the Nevada state capital during the first weekend of Spring.
Spring has sprung in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 2:23pm
As if on cue with the change of seasons, Spring daffodils have begun flowering in Carson City. Daffodils, an early Spring bulb, are blooming by the dozens, in fact, around Carson City's downtown historic west side district.
Some trees have also begun to blossom, while many others are sporting buds that are on the verge. Soon Spring will be busting out all over around the Nevada state capital.
Carson City Chamber members gain insight into next generation
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 1:30pm
Rapidly advancing technology throughout the computer and digital information ages pose both pose both hope and challenges for the future, said Western Nevada College President Vincent R. Solis at Wednesday's monthly Soup's On Luncheon hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
Lineup announced for March TEDx Carson City conference, few tickets still available
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 11:15amEvent Date:
March 29, 2019 - 9:00am
In the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity which is back for a third year.
TEDxCarsonCity is a local, volunteer driven and organized event that brings people together to share a TED-like experience.
TED and TEDx communities recently celebrated 2000 events worldwide, and TEDxCarsonCity is proud to be part of a global community that is helping bring great ideas to towns and cities across the globe since the first TEDxCarsonCity event in 2016.
Man walking with his pants down arrested for indecent exposure
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 10:38am
A 66 year-old male transient was arrested Friday afternoon at 12:24 p.m. in the area of N. Carson and W. Ann streets in downtown Carson City for gross misdemeanor indecent exposure after multiple witnesses observed him with his pants down, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.
