November 2019
Did you feel it? 2.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Indian Hills, Carson City Saturday night
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 7:26pmDid you feel it? A 2.8 magnitude earthquake gave the Carson City region a little goodnight shake around 6:10 p.m. Saturday night, according to the University of Nevada, Reno seismology lab.
The quake struck 4.5 miles south-southeast of Carson City in the Indian Hills region.
Carpa Nevada, Flavors of India team up for annual Carson City Pets of the Homeless fundraiser
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 4:48pmFive years ago, Chef Don Pepe launched a holiday fundraiser to help Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials to the pets of homeless persons.
Nevada’s comeback falls short to rival UNLV in overtime loss
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 4:37pmNevada’s valiant effort fell just short in a 33-30 overtime loss to UNLV on Saturday at Mackay Stadium in Reno.
Governor and First Lady to officiate over the Carson City Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights this Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 4:11pmSince 1988, the Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights has heralded in Carson City’s holiday season. The festival has grown from a simple tree lighting on the capitol grounds to involving the entire downtown core attracting thousands to enjoy this very special event.
Winter scene from Prison Hill in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 2:45pmCapital City Community hosts 'In A Holiday Spirit' concert Dec. 8 at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 2:18pmThe Capital City Community will, once again, welcome the holidays with a free concert in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Celebrate the Holidays with Handel's 'Messiah' and Seasonal Carols at venues at Tahoe, Carson Valley and Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 1:40pmTahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, also known as TOCCATA, presents its 14th annual performance of Handel’s beloved “Messiah,” along with seasonal carols. We bring the holidays to you, performing in Gardnerville and Genoa, as well as north and south Lake Tahoe and Reno. Just choose your venue: a beautiful Gardnerville church or an elegant golf club ballroom.
Tom Steyer campaign featured at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 12:57pmFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Kennan Peterson, regional organizer for the Tom Steyer presidential campaign. In 2013 he finished his degree in Political Science and International Relations at Beloit College in Beloit Wisconsin, his hometown. In the summer of 2014, he was hired as a field organizer for the Wisconsin Democrats' mid-term coordinated campaign.
New Fitness Lab to open Dec. 4 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 12:50pmKnowing where you are when it comes to health and fitness is a challenge for many, but for residents of Northern Nevada, it just got a whole lot easier and convenient. Once only available in a mobile environment, Measured Fitness Lab is opening an office location right here in Carson City.
Telegraph Square unveils new Plaza Sign, highlighting local downtown businesses of Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 12:22pmThe new Telegraph Plaza Sign was unveiled Saturday during Small Business Saturday celebrations with free pizza and a raffle, the prizes of which were generously donated by local businesses.
The raffle will continue through 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon, and each ticket is a dollar. Get down to Telegraph Square soon to enter!