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October 2022

Carson City Historical Society to host reveal of 50-year-old Adele's doll house replica

Event Date: 
November 6, 2022 - 1:00pm

Time to reminisce. Adele’s — for Carson City residents just that one word can summon memories of a special holiday meal, or where you went after graduation or the site of a wedding proposal or a cozy evening with friends, supplied with yummy appetizers and a glass of wine.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Re-reflecting and the art of arresting time

Back in my twentieth year, I don’t suppose I ever gazed at anything for longer than two seconds at a time, unless it might be a lady. Nowadays, sunlight dancing on the surface of the lake can suspend me in awe for several minutes at a time.

Nash Bash! Nevada Day kick off, Halloween party happening Friday at Nashville Social Club

Event Date: 
October 28, 2022 - 7:00pm

Carson City is abuzz about the hottest ticket for kicking off Nevada Day and Halloween on Friday, October 28. Nashville Social Club is celebrating its first annual Nash Bash with dancing and carousing, featuring The Smokehouse Gamblers, a fan-favorite Americana rock band from Sonoma County.

Northern Nevada backyards and gardens: It's bulb planting time

I asked for daffodil bulbs for my birthday this year. Since my date is in August, the bulbs came just a couple of weeks ago, which is perfect. I have been waiting for some cold weather before planting them, because I don’t want them to start growing now. With the recent freezing nights, I’m ready to plant!

Substance abuse trends the topic at next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting

Event Date: 
October 25, 2022 - 12:00pm

Worried about the impact substance abuse is having on local young people? If so plan to attend the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Partnership Douglas County Executive Director Daria Winslow will be the guest speaker. The public is welcome to join the Rotarians at the meeting which takes place Tuesday, Oct. 25, at noon, in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

6th annual Carson City Halloween 'BOOnanza' for kids, families this Thursday at Mills Park

Event Date: 
October 27, 2022 - 4:00pm
The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space department invites the community to join us for our 6th annual Carson City BOOnanza. This event attracts over two thousand kids and their families each year and is a safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween.

Printing veterans Larry and Tami Jacobs grow sales after buying Minuteman Press Carson City franchise

CARSON CITY, Nev. – For Minuteman Press franchise owners Larry and Tami Jacobs, the printing industry is not new. “Our background prior to franchising with Minuteman Press was … wait for it … printing and graphics. Tami has been in the industry her whole life with parents who also spent their entire careers in the industry. Larry jumped in to printing shortly after marrying Tami in 1985.

Nevada Day, Visit Carson City partner with MOPO mobile app for up-to-date activities

Nevada Day Inc. and Visit Carson City have partnered once again with MOPO, the recreational experiences app, to provide up-to-date Nevada Day information and content all in an easy-to-access mobile app. This year, users who download and use the MOPO app will automatically be entered to win a $100 gift card from the Nevada Gift Shop.

Carson City arrests: Suspect jailed for felony fraud offenses in alleged check cashing scheme

A 49-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for alleged felony offenses in a fraudulent check cashing scheme, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Let’s Get It Started: WNC offers assortment late-start classes

Western Nevada College ensures that students who are unable to start at the beginning of the semester have alternatives in their personal schedule to take higher education courses.