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Community Safe Halloween in Carson City on Oct. 31

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October 31, 2020 - 6:00pm

Halloween isn't over just because Carson City will celebrate Halloween on Friday October 30. Nope.....We Thin Veilers are hosting a Drive By Trick Or Treating event on Saturday October 31, for a Community Safe Halloween for Children and Adults.

Drive your little ones on by and join in the fun.

Lions Club kicks off Annual 'White Cane Days' in Carson City Oct. 10 and 11

Carson City Host Lions sponsor White Cane Days
Lions Club kicks off White Cane Days
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Repeats every day until Sun Oct 11 2020 .
October 10, 2020 - 10:00am
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October 11, 2020 - 10:00am

Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th, have been designated “White Cane Days” by the Carson City Host Lions Club.

Lions will be available at the North Carson Street Save Mart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day to bring awareness to the public of the sight preservation programs the Lions support, and to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Days.

Celebrate the Fall Season on the Comstock with a ride on the Pumpkin Patch Train

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October 17, 2020 (All day)
October 18, 2020 (All day)
October 19, 2020 (All day)
October 20, 2020 (All day)
October 21, 2020 (All day)
October 22, 2020 (All day)
October 23, 2020 (All day)
October 24, 2020 (All day)
October 25, 2020 (All day)

Take advantage of the crisp fall air and the gorgeous high desert scenery with a ride on the Virginia Truckee Railroad’s Pumpkin Patch Steam train.

Pandemic may bring less Halloween participants, but those Nevadans who spend likely to go big

With October now here, retailers statewide are stocking up on the essentials for the most frightening time of the year. This year, Nevada consumers are projected to spend $128.7 million on scary decorations, elaborate costumes and sugary sweets to celebrate Halloween, according to estimates by the Retail Association of Nevada.

Clear Creek Bowmen announces annual Turkey Shoot

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Repeats every 3 days until Sun Oct 18 2020 .
October 18, 2020 (All day)

Sunday October 18th the Clear Creek Bowmen will be holding their annual Turkey Shoot. It will be a 35 3D target, unmarked yardage shoot (range finders ok). No, you’re not going to be shooting at live turkeys, but you will be competing to win a frozen one!

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Fourth Annual Fright at the Fairgrounds

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is hosting their fourth annual “Fright at the Fairgrounds” every Friday and Saturday night through the month of October starting Friday October 2nd.

Carson City offers business supply assistance with sanitation supplies, personal protective equipment

Carson City has launched its online Business Supply Assistance program as of Sept. 24. The program is designed for businesses holding a valid business license within Carson City are eligible to apply for personal protective equipment (PPE) and sanitation supplies in order to facilitate compliance with public health measures.

Through the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, funding from the Coronavirus Relief Fund will help Carson City cover the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 emergency and its continued response and recovery efforts.

Spirits Abound in Virginia City this October with multiple spooky events

The historic mining town of Virginia City is regarded as one of America’s most haunted cities. This October 31 and throughout the month, uncover spooky tales and festive family adventures for all ages – all aligned to accommodate current restrictions and guidelines – during “Hauntober.”

Rare basket with ties to Geronimo to be exhibited Wednesday in Carson City

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September 23, 2020 - 1:00pm

CARSON CITY — A Mescalero Apache basket with a provenance to Native American leader Goyahkla, also known as Geronimo, will be discussed from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

Museum program launches with Wednesday talk on Dia de los Muertos altars in Carson City

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September 16, 2020 - 1:00pm

The meaning and symbolism of objects found on a traditional Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) altar will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City. Museum Curator of Education Mina Stafford will deliver the program on this uniquely Mexican holiday and how it has evolved over time. Also at the event, the museum will announce plans for this year’s Dia de Los Muertos celebration.

Senator Square: From Carson High School grad to CHS teacher

One of her favorite quotes is from French dramatist Jean Marie Lucien Pierre Anouilh, who said, “Things are beautiful if you love them,” and Hannah Etchison, Carson High’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Coordinator, loves people, loves Carson City, and said, “I wanted to help in the community that raised me.”

Senator Square: Here comes the sun and Carson High School's class of 2021

They wore pajamas, were wrapped in blankets, and carried cups of Dutch Bros and Starbucks as they gathered to celebrate the beginning of their senior year and the almost end of the soothing summer weather. The Class of 2020-2021, while practicing social distancing and wearing the latest fashion in face masks, gathered together at 6:00 a.m. Sept. 4 on the bleachers of the CHS football field to watch their sun rise.

Carson City Library hosts virtual author visit with Jessica Bruder

Picture of author Jessica Bruder standing on van in desert by @swankiewheels.
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September 19, 2020 - 5:00pm

Join Nevada Humanities and Carson City Library in welcoming the award winning author and journalist, Jessica Bruder for a discussion of her 2020 Nevada Reads book, "Nomadland: Surviving America in the 21st Century."

Pony Express honored with special medallion this Saturday in Carson City

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September 5, 2020 - 11:00am

A special medallion honoring the Old West Pony Express mail route will be stamped on historical Coin Press No. 1 on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. Medallions will be minted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

V&T Railway to feature special railbike tour events for remaining 2020 season

Following the successful launch of V&T Railway's Carson City’s Carson Canyon Railbikes, the organization has announced a lineup of special event railbike tours for the remaining 2020 season. In addition to the standard Carson River Canyon tour, riders can expect extended hours, themed décor and added entertainment attractions.

Celebrate Your Dog! Stop by Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living

Mountain Lakes Estates Retirement Living is celebrating National Dog Day all week long, Monday, Aug. 24-Friday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Reno and neighboring residents and their pups are invited to stop by the sales trailer at the 765 South Meadows Parkway Reno, NV 89521, to pick up a free homemade dog treat and enter to win a $50 gift card from Lulu's Pet Grooming. The treats are made with love by Scraps Dog Company in Reno.

Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return

He is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.

Special Olympics Nevada extends 'Flame of Hope' virtual run and fundraiser

Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) is extending the time of its first-ever “Flame of Hope” virtual run and fundraiser.

From now until September 30, SONV is asking the community to support its athletes and programs by registering to walk, run, bike, or swim a 10k, 5k, or the distance of a JR. run.

Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Senior loneliness the topic at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon

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August 24, 2020 - 12:00pm

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Mary Liveratti, who served as AARP's Nevada state president for six years before retiring in 2018. She now serves as a volunteer advocate on behalf of legislation impacting seniors. At Monday's luncheon, she will talk about the role she plays in the University of Nevada, Reno’s NEST (Nevada Ensures Support Together) program, which addresses the social service needs of older Nevadans.

Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 'Shane' in Friday night drive-in movie feature

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August 21, 2019 - 8:15pm

In a drive-in movie feature, Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents the western favorite "Shane" this Friday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall parking lot.

Northern Nevada bugs: These insects don't bite, instead they slide in and cause a stink

Recently, I received a photo of a stink bug that I suspected was the invasive brown marmorated stink bug. However, the insect seemed to be more charcoal gray than the typical brown color. Insects can look very different not only at different stages of development but also when found in different areas.

Suffrage train rides, pet food drive, live music and more highlight weekend events around Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The Nevada State Railroad Museum is holding train rides dedicated toward women’s suffrage on Saturday. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is hosting its 11th annual nationwide pet food and supply drive over the next three days, and there is plenty of live music for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.

Railroad museum, women's history project to commemorate Carson City Suffrage train Saturday

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August 15, 2020 - 10:00am

The V&T Railroad played an important role in Nevada's suffrage history. It delivered VIP eastern suffragists to Carson City to discuss suffrage with Governor Boyle in 1916, and it ferried ardent Nevada suffragists from Reno to Carson City to participate in Governor Boyle's signing of our nations 19th Suffrage Amendment ratification on February 7, 1920.

Numerous assaults witnessed in Douglas County today during Black Lives Matter protests

A group of about thirty Black Lives Matter protesters from Gardnerville, Carson City and Lake Tahoe took to the streets of Douglas County today, where they were met with hundreds of heavily armed counter-protesters, some of whom were physically and verbally assaulting the mostly-teenaged protesters.

Supervisor and former fire chief to speak at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon

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August 10, 2020 - 12:00pm

Stacey Giomi, Ward 1 Supervisor, former Fire Chief, and Regional Director of Operations for Rural Programs and Director of Facilities & Emergency Preparedness at Nevada Health Centers, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic Men's Committee's tele-luncheon. Nevada Health Centers is a state-wide organization that provides medical and dental care to over 50,000 low-income, uninsured, underinsured and geographically isolated residents of Nevada. It is the largest community health center in Nevada, with locations in seven different Nevada counties.

Will children successfully be able to wear face masks all day at school? Camp Carson says yes

Camp Carson is a decades long summer tradition for school-aged children in the capital city. Every year children can be seen at Mills Park, the Carson City Community Center, the Carson City Aquatic Center, or around town attending various field trips, identifiable by their matching, brightly colored t-shirts.

CASA of Carson City to hold information hour this Thursday

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August 6, 2020 - 5:30pm

Hello and welcome! CASA of Carson City is looking for men and women, 21 years of age and older, to volunteer and advocate for children that are currently in foster care.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Two husbands

What might Mark Twain say about a serious proposal in China to allow for two husbands? First let us take a look at the proposal, recommended by a professor of economics at Fudan University in this summer of 2020.

Carson City School Board agrees to August 24 start date, hybrid schedule for all schools

The Carson City School Board voted Tuesday in favor of the reopening plan proposed by the school district with a 4-3 vote, which includes pushing the starting date to Aug 24, with a few alterations from the original plan.

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