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September 2019

Off message: GOP's Amodei takes heat for impeachment remarks

GOP Rep. Mark Amodei's comment seemed harmless enough. Asked what he thought of the Democrats' impeachment probe into President Donald Trump, the Nevada Republican gave reporters a vague dodge: "Let's put it through the process and see what happens."

Sam Scott Black and White Pottery For Sale at the Grand Opening of the Vasefinder Museum

Event Date: 
October 18, 2019 - 6:00pm

As I have populated the Vasefinder Museum of Carson City, Nev., a few of the pieces have garnered much attention from the public. One of these objects is the black and white bowl created by Sam Scott of Shoreline, Washington.

Check out the stars with a Carson City Library premiere card

Event Date: 
October 4, 2019 (All day)
October 5, 2019 (All day)
October 6, 2019 (All day)
October 7, 2019 (All day)
October 8, 2019 (All day)
October 9, 2019 (All day)
October 10, 2019 (All day)

A premiere card from the Carson City Library is all families need to check out a lunar telescope for two weeks of space-gazing. The premiere card is free and works like a regular library card, with extra access to special items such as the NASA Explorer Backpacks now being offered by the Carson City Library.

Welcome to October: Events and happenings Tuesday around Carson City

Heading into the first day of October 2019, events around the capital city include a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a historic talk about Frank Sinatra's gaming license at Lake Tahoe, a "Think Pink" breast cancer awareness event at Red's Old 395 Grill, a showing of the film classic "Charade" at the Brewery Arts Center and more.

Vandals hit Northridge area with eggs, including 2 vehicles belonging to Carson City sheriff

Vandals struck the Northridge area sometime on Saturday night throwing eggs at vehicles, including two belonging to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Support sought for horse protection fencing at Carson City's Centennial Park

Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association is working with the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space to install a fence at Centennial Park. This fence will help keep the wild horses in the hills and off the golf course, softball fields and out of the businesses and neighborhoods as well.

Carson City firefighters called to fully engulfed travel trailer fire off Sneddon Way

UPDATE 3:05PM: Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon reports the travel trailer was destroyed in the fire. The adjacent house had heat damage to the siding and eaves. There was not any extension of fire into the residence. No one was injured. The cause remains under investigation.
To correct the record, the calls came into dispatch as a motorhome on fire. It turned out it was a travel trailer.
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UPDATE 2:37PM: The fire has been knocked down and engines are being released from the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Monday afternoon to a motor home travel trailer on fire threatening nearby structures in the area of Roberta and Sneddon Way in East Carson City.

Carson City area youth groups, organizations sought for 2019 Polar Express role participation

Event Date: 
November 15, 2019 (All day)
November 22, 2019 (All day)
November 29, 2019 (All day)
December 6, 2019 (All day)
December 13, 2019 (All day)
December 20, 2019 (All day)

The 2019 Polar Express is inviting a limited number of Carson City area youth groups and organizations in the community to be a part of The Polar Express experience by portraying elves at the North Pole each year. For every night the group provides the required amount of elves, chaperones and works all three trains we will donate $100 to the groups for every night they perform.

All-ages Halloween costume contest featured during Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park

Event Date: 
October 26, 2019 - 3:00pm

An all-ages Halloween costume contest like no other in the Silver State will be hosted by RSVP during the Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park in Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Women Seeking Safety classes offered weekly in Carson City

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Repeats every week until Wed Dec 18 2019 .
October 2, 2019 - 6:45pm
Event Date: 
October 9, 2019 - 6:45pm
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October 16, 2019 - 6:45pm
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October 23, 2019 - 6:45pm
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October 30, 2019 - 6:45pm
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November 6, 2019 - 6:45pm
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November 13, 2019 - 6:45pm
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November 20, 2019 - 6:45pm
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November 27, 2019 - 6:45pm
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December 4, 2019 - 6:45pm
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December 11, 2019 - 6:45pm
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December 18, 2019 - 6:45pm

Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused counseling model to help people attain safety from trauma and/or substance abuse. It focuses on coping skills to help you become more safe in your relationships, thinking and actions.