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Annual Light After Dark Walk/Run raises awareness and funds for Advocates

Event Date: 
October 18, 2014 - 11:00am

The Advocates to End Domestic Violence invite everyone to join the 'Light After Dark Walk/Run' on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2014. Starting at 11 a.m. on Race Day, participants can pick-up their packets at Riverview Park. Warm-ups will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the RACE starting at 6 p.m. The race course will be the Full Loop once around for the 5K and twice around for the 10K. There will be music and refreshments after the race. They encourage participants to dress up. Each participant will given a glow stick to wear during the event.

Schmidt files countersuit against Kieckhefer, seeks in excess of $10K

State senate candidate Gary Schmidt has filed a countersuit against his opponent in today's Republican primary, state Sen. Ben Kieckhefer, R-Reno.

Kieckhefer first moved their campaign into the courtroom by filing a defamation lawsuit against Schmidt last Friday.

Boys & Girls Club receives $10k donation from Carson City Toyota

Dick Campagni's Carson City Toyota presented the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada with a check for $10,000 today.

"Every day we serve 600 to 800 kids, for a nominal fee, so we never charge the parents too much," said Laurie Gorris, Chief Professional Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Nevada. "And they get after school programing, homework help and a meal every day and mentoring."

Escape From Prison Hill Trail 1/2 Marathon & 10K

View from the EFPH race route
Event Date: 
April 19, 2014 (All day)

It's back and better than ever: the 2014 edition of the Escape From Prison Hill trail half marathon and 10K races!The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon and 10K in Carson City, Nevada, is happening on Saturday, April 19. The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon is a challenging trail run with great views of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada valleys, and the Nevada State Prison! The 10K packs the same views and less-challenging terrain in a shorter distance. 

Light after Dark 10K/5K Walk/Run - Lighting the Way to Awareness / Prevention of Assault & Domestic Violence

Event Date: 
October 19, 2013 - 5:30pm

Help Advocates bring awareness to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault by Lighting the Way during an evening community run at Riverview Park (end of 5th Street). Enjoy music and refreshments while lighting the dark with glow sticks on Saturday, Oct 19th, warm-up 5:30pm with a 6pm start.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!! Help AEDV and SARA Advocates bring light to Domestic Violence by signing up for Light after Dark 10k/5k Walk/Run! Proceeds benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Response Advocates, a non-profit, tax deductible organization.

Grand Slam Run

Event Date: 
April 28, 2013 (All day)

Come out and support the Carson Capitals Baseball Program in their inaugural Grand Slam Run on April 28th at 10 am at El Charro Avitia. This is a 5K and 10K event for the entire family. Registration is $25 Adults prior to April 18 and $30 after and only $15 for kids ages 5-14. There will be race day registration from 8:30-9:30 am for $35. Registration for the race gets you a water bottle and buffet lunch. You can also purchase Lunch tickets for $10 if you aren't able to run.

Domestic Violence Awareness month culminates with Light the Night Oct. 20 at Riverview Park

With October designated Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Carson City-based Advocates to End Domestic Violence will hold a Light the Night 5K and 10K Walk/Run at Riverview Park on October 20.
This event, a fundraiser for Advocates, is a spinoff of the national Take Back the Night campaign, bringing it closer to home and creating Carson City's own event to bring awareness to domestic violence and sexual assault, said Traci Trenoweth, volunteer coordinator for Advocates.

Don Q's fishing report for Sept. 12-19

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 12-19.

Rush to Washoe Bike Ride

$400 Million Dollars have been spent, and soon you will have a nice new bridge to ride your bicycle across. But only for a few hours, so listen up!

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 1st Annual 5K/10K Walk Run

Sexual Assault Awareness Month
1st Annual 5K/10K Walk Run
April 21, 2012
Race Day Registration at 7:00am Race Starts at 8:00am
Join us Saturday, April 21, at Riverview Park for a 5K or 10K walk/run to raise awareness for Sexual Assault. All proceeds benefit the local Sexual Assault Response Advocates Program. This Program aids victims of sexual assault and helps provide the assistance that is needed.
Cost: Before March 24th -$35.00
Before April 20th-$40.00
Race Day-$45.00
High School Students- $15.00
Kids under 12-$15.00

Summer transition to fall at South Lake Tahoe with events beginning Labor Day weekend

Before summer segues to fall, Tahoe South will celebrate a Labor Day last call: an amped-up holiday weekend of non-stop activities on and off the water including a food and wine festival, sternwheeler race, outdoor and showroom concerts and a fireworks extravaganza.

LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Nevada unions rally in Carson City; Tea partiers counter protest

Here's a news coverage roundup of Monday's labor union rally in Carson City, which brought out a few hundred supporters and a few dozen Tea Party demonstrators.

Fourth of July activities

* Start Your Day on the Fourth of July with a Bang 10k and two-mile run 7 a.m. Saturday at the Korean War Memorial Park, at Fifth Street and Marsh Road. Fees are $30 on race day. Participants younger than 18 are $15. Contact Scott Keith at...

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