May 2019
Events and happenings for Saturday, June 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:27pm
Good morning Carson City, and happy June! We have a ton of events going on today in our beloved capital city, with the June wine walk, the first day of the farmer’s market, a brew fest at Fuji park, and more! With a high of 75, it’s shaping up to finally start to feel like summer (knock on wood).
Woofs, Wine and Whiskers, a purr-fect evening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 9:20pm
Carson Animal Services Initiative would like to thank everyone who joined us on May 18 for our annual Woofs, Wine and Whiskers wine tasting event. Once again people came together to help animals in need, and we are grateful!
CASI continues to assist the community through our Critter Fixer low-cost spay/neuter voucher program for low-income applicants.
Mayor Bob Crowell to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 5:10pmEvent Date:
June 3, 2019 - 11:30am
Mayor Bob Crowell will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. He will review how legislation enacted by the 80th session of the Nevada state legislature is likely to impact Carson City.
Carson City Attorney, Amber J. Handy, Selected as 2019 State Bar Award Recipient
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 4:42pm
Earlier this month, the State Bar of Nevada announced the recipients of the 2019 Membership Awards. Among those selected was local Carson City attorney, Amber J. Handy.
Attorney Amber Handy received the 2019 Young Lawyer of the Year Award, which recognizes the professional and public service achievements of Nevada attorneys either under the age of 36 or those engaged in the practice of law for fewer than five years.
Nevada 'red flag' gun bill passes state Senate
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 4:19pmDemocrats in the Nevada Senate have approved a bill to let authorities confiscate guns from people judged to pose a danger to themselves or others. The omnibus firearm bill includes a ...
Update: Candidate for Carson City Library Director declines offer
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 1:32pm
UPDATE: According to the Carson City Library trustees, Cyndi O declined the job offer Friday. The trustees will meet to discuss the additional candidates and will make a decision soon regarding the position.
The Carson City Library trustees determined during the board meeting Thursday evening to offer the position of library director to Cyndi O.
“Cyndi recognizes we are a unique library,” said trustee Phyllis Patton. “We are a library that is a role model in Nevada, and we’ve been recognized nationally. She knows that and would be able to get in there and start right away.”
Carson Football Wraps Up Spring Football Practice
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 12:59pm
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Repeats every day until Mon Jun 03 2019 .
May 30, 2019 (All day)
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May 31, 2019 (All day)
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June 1, 2019 (All day)
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June 3, 2019 (All day) The Carson High School Football team wrapped up their spring practices Thursday with a 7 on 7 match-up with the Fernley Vaqueros. It was a positive showing for the Senators as Quarterback Will Breeding threw four touchdowns to four different receivers.
Annual Special Olympics Nevada Summer Games held this weekend in Reno
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:25am
More than 300 Special Olympics athletes from across the state will converge this weekend in Reno for the annual Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) Summer Games. The torch was carried through Carson City Friday on its way to the games.
Wild Horse Theater presents Disney's Newsies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:00am
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Repeats every 4 days until Sun Jul 07 2019 .
June 28, 2019 (All day)
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July 6, 2019 (All day) Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Tony Award winning Broadway phenomenon, Disney’s Newsies in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center 851 East William Street in Carson City, June 28, 29, 30 and July 5, 6, and 7th.
NDOT Announces single lane closures on Kingsbury Grade beginning June 3
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 10:32am
Single lane closures will take place on the Carson Valley side of Kingsbury Grade (State Route 207) beginning June 3 as the Nevada Department of Transportation fills roadway cracking.
