Lifestyle
Carson Street closed for Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/04/2011 - 4:01amThe Downtown Business Association's Legends of the West Bike & Car Fest will fill the streets of downtown today and Sunday as locals and visitors enjoy vendors and activities.Due to this Spring Ral...
OurTown: Carson City Rendezvous
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/03/2011 - 11:09pmRich Crombie talks about the upcoming Carson City Rendezvous:
World speed record holder to share story
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/03/2011 - 4:01amMike Roman has made an arduous journey: from dreaming of racetrack glory, to battling chronic pain and despair, to overcoming adversity. He has done this through courage, hope, support and innovati...
Out & About: A busy month in Carson
Submitted by admin on Thu, 06/02/2011 - 4:01amLEGENDS OF THE WEST BIKE AND CAR FESTI always enjoy Street Vibrations and this weekend you can join a Spring venue of Street Vibrations. This event benefits the Disabled American Veterans Local Cha...
OurTown: Brewery Arts Center's 'Cultures of Nevada'
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 6:27amBrewery Arts Center director John Shelton talks about the "Cultures of Nevada" program.
Vaccinate Before You Graduate: Immunizations are a lifelong practice
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 4:01amAs the days get longer and the sun shines brighter and warmer, parents, school children and teens are gearing up for summer. However, just as quickly as the summer months come, the summer months go...
Get Healthy Carson City: Keep accountable for New Years resolutions
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/01/2011 - 4:01amThis column addresses topics related to the health of our community.Remember way back in January, when the weather was cold, the year was brand new, and you were full of ideas for all the ways y...
Carson City Rendezvous celebrates Wild West history, Civil War-era living
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 5:29pmThe 28th annual Carson City Rendezvous, the area’s largest special event, returns Friday through Sunday to celebrate the wild west and Civil War era history.
The 150th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's presidential inauguration is just one of many new events for the free three-day Civil War-era living history set at Mills Park, according to a news release issued by the Carson City Visitors Bureau.
The opening ceremony will be a special re-enactment of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln, the nation’s 16th president, at Mills Park on Saturday at 10 a.m.
Horse virus postpones Pony Express ride
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 4:01amThe National Pony Express Association has rescheduled it annual re-ride in light of a fast-spreading horse virus that's shown up in nine Western states."Due to the outbreak of the equine herpes vir...
Legislative Watch: Seniors beware of Ryan's budget proposal
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 4:01amFor you seniors that have been following Congressman Paul Ryan's Republican budget proposal, you should be outraged and scared silly.First of all, his budget would force rapid cuts of Social Securi...
Heroes: Fallen honored at Carson City ceremony
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 4:01amTerry Hubert's raw emotion reminded everyone at Lone Mountain Cemetery on Monday exactly what Memorial Day represents. Even more than 40 years after losing fellow Marine, Private 1st Class Micha...
Fireworks available for use at Pyramid Lake this Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/28/2011 - 4:01amThe Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe invites the public and their families to come out and enjoy this Memorial Day weekend at Pyramid Lake which now has fireworks available for sale and use in designated ...
Free gospel concert at Good Shepherd
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/28/2011 - 4:01amA free gospel concert by The Nelons will be presented 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday at Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church.The Nelons draw from a three-decade gospel legacy begun by the Lefevres. Today, the gr...
Weather shouldn't interfere with holiday weekend activity lineup
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/27/2011 - 4:01amThere will be plenty of sun and warm weather for folks to enjoy the holiday weekend, as well as a lineup of local activities.The National Weather Service in Reno is forecasting party cloudy skies F...
Performance dances through time
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 4:01amAyako's Dance Studio is presenting "Dance ~ A Timeless Celebration" at 7 p.m. Friday at the Carson City Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William St.The studio will also present a p...
Out & About: Celebrate heroes this weekend
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/26/2011 - 4:01amCelebration of Heroes, ParadeDrive up to beautiful Virginia City this Memorial Day weekend for an event that is all about thanking the many veterans in attendance who have fought for our freedom. M...
Get Healthy Carson City: Cook and store food safely this summer
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 4:01amThis weekly column addresses topics related to the health of our community.Summer holidays, like Memorial Day coming up this weekend, present a great opportunity to spend time with friends and fami...
Falafel satisfies vegetarians and the rest of us
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 4:01amWith the weather we've been having this spring, I thought it was time we help Mother Nature "spring" into action, so I'm going to share with you one of my most requested recipes, which just so h...
Plan ahead now for Hot August Nights at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 8:35pm(PRESS RELEASE) Stateline, Nev. — Classic chrome polished cars, rock n' roll and Lake Tahoe will make for a Hot August Nights to remember, August 6-9 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the host site for one of the area’s most highly attended summer events.
The South Lake Tahoe leg of the famed Northern Nevada car show arrives at 6,225 feet elevation, with arguably the best hot rod backdrop in the world: the nation's most famous crystal cool, blue lake.
Dayton 5K Race Results Announced
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/23/2011 - 4:05pmDayton’s first Healthy Communities Coalition 5K Walk/Run on May 14 attracted 50 contestants, plus 20 volunteers from Stand Tall and Dayton Task Force. The 5K fundraiser for Stand Tall’s youth leadership teams and Dayton Resource Bank resulted in $811 for the two local youth programs.
The event was a fun way for the community to exercise and to join together for two good causes. Organizers Lavurne Jeffreys and Star Erickson said they look forward to making this an annual event.
Exploring Carson River Canyon by raft
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Sun, 05/22/2011 - 12:41amFloating down the Carson River in a raft on a semi-warm spring day, the beauty of blooming wildflowers dotting the canyon walls, it's easy to forget the sometimes-bad reputation this area has attained over the years.
Except for the gunfire.
State tourism and Carson City officials are anxious to show off the new Carson River Canyon, a place being transformed into a destination for whitewater adventure and sightseeing, rather than a dumping ground for homeless people and appliances.
Wesleyan church hosts award-winning gospel group
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/21/2011 - 4:01amA free gospel concert by The Nelons will be presented 10:30-11:30 a.m. May 29 at Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church.The Nelons draw from a three-decade gospel legacy begun by the Lefevres. Today, the...
McDonald's fundraiser benefits area schools
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/20/2011 - 4:01am- Staff ReportCarson City Sheriff's Office is hosting the eighth annual Cops & Kids Sheriff's Open House Saturday - a safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair. The event is from 10 a.m.-2 -...
Storyteller brings to life tribes' ancient lore
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 4:01amAndy Allen shares his stories about Nevada's Native American history at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center.The presentation is part of BAC's "Cultures of Nevada" matinee series, and tick...
Free swing lesson, plenty of celebrations
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/19/2011 - 4:01amHigh Sierra Swing Dance ClubThey say nothing is free, but the High Sierra Swing Dance Club disagrees. The club is offering a free, two-hour lesson in basic West Coast swing at its monthly dance par...
Caregiver support group at local church provides help
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 4:01amThere are more than a million Americans living the role of "caregiver" who's lives suddenly and permanently changed forever when someone they cared about became seriously ill or disabled.Most peopl...
Oodles of Noodles winners announced
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 4:01amThe 1st and 10 Bar and Grill walked away with the Judges Choice Award and one of three $300 prizes at the 10th annual Oodles of Noodles cookoff in Dayton last Saturday and Sunday.Also getting fi...
Get Healthy Carson City: Hypertension and you: More pressure on health
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/18/2011 - 4:01amWe've all seen the automated blood pressure cuff at the pharmacy, and having your blood pressure measured is considered standard procedure at doctor's visits. However, many people don't understand ...
Staff, community support teacher in need
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 4:01amRetired teachers and administrators joined current Carson High School staff and other community members Monday at a fundraiser luncheon for Linda Peton, a teacher's aide in need of a heart trans...
Follow the latest Bike to Work Week news at BikeCarson.com
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/17/2011 - 1:16amCarson City's annual Bike to Work Week is underway. Follow the latest news, updates and the Carson City Corporate Challenge at www.BikeCarson.com. To learn more about Muscle Powered, a community group dedicated to making Carson City a better community for bicycling and walking click here.