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Carson City Sheriff's Office to host Mounted Patrol Night Sensory firework training Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 5:10pmResidents and visitors are invited to watch the Mounted Patrol Night Sensory Firework training exercise at the Fuji Park Fairgrounds rodeo arena in Carson City, this Friday, April 26, set to begin around 7 p.m., weather permitting. Attendees must park in the rodeo entrance parking lot. All ages are welcome to observe and cheer officers as they attempt to triumph and complete the roughest test in the series.
Carson City's local Pokemon Go! club catches trash at Litter Mob clean up
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 6:22pmCarson City's Pokemon Go! club gave back to the community on Monday by meeting up for a trash cleanup, while also catching some Pokemon.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, April 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 8:58pmHello Carson City. Are you ready for Tuesday, April 23, 2019? Prepare for continued sunny skies with highs in the low 70s. Looking ahead there's plenty to do, see and explore including morning and evening hikes, art and library presentations, a classic movie showing, live music and more. Read on.
Tickets available for Friday's Carson City community father-daughter dance
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 2:35pmThe “Under the Big Top” Annual Father-Daughter Ball, a Carson City community-wide event for all ages held at Carson High School, is coming this Friday, April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tahoe South brings the sizzle with 2019 summer events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 12:51pmA record-breaking winter, a full lake and a packed calendar beckons visitors to the Sierra as Tahoe South heats up with summer events including its famed fireworks show, a celebrity golf tournament, star-studded headline concerts and more.
Color Fun Run coming Saturday to Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 8:27amThe students of Mark Twain Elementary School will host their fourth annual community-wide “My School Color Run” Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Mills Park in Carson City.
Senator Square: Art scholars announced, seniors grateful to Carson City for project role
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 11:07amCarson High School senior students have successfully completed their 2019 Senior Projects, a CHS graduation requirement, and they could not have accomplished this without the selfless sacrifice of members of the Carson City community.
Muscle Powered Trash Mob cleaned up at East Silver Saddle Ranch on Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 04/20/2019 - 2:39pmWe met in the large parking area at East Silver Saddle Ranch on Sierra Vista Lane and spread out to clear trash between the Carson River and Sierra Vista Lane. Things have improved a lot since the improvements have been put in by Carson City Public Works and Parks, Recreation, and Open Space but we were still able to find about 360 pounds of trash.
Events around Carson City for Friday, April 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 11:13pmHeading into Friday, April 19, 2019 we are looking at continued sunny skies and warm temperatures with daytime highs in the mid-70s around Carson City. Events lined up for the day and night are library and art presentations, hikes, music, comedy and more. Enjoy your day.
Country Dancing Comes to Piper's Opera House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 2:33pmCountry dancing is coming to Virginia City on Thursday, April 25 with a free community event at Pipers Opera House. The Carson Lanes Country Kickers, a dance group that meets and dances weekly at Carson Lanes’ Eleventh Frame Lounge, will bring their skill, enthusiasm and fun to the first, in what hopefully will be the first of many country dance nights on the spring-loaded dance floor at Piper’s.
What's happening around Carson City for Tuesday, April 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 7:55amHere we go, Carson City, it is Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Another mixed bag of weather around the capital city today, with mostly cloudy skies and a few showers in the morning and then mostly sunny later in the afternoon with daytime highs in the upper 50s. Not bad for a spring day.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, April 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 11:43pmHere we are, entering the end of the work week. We welcome Friday, April 12, 2019 with a forecast calling for mostly sunny skies with a daytime high in the low to mid 50s. Not bad. The weekend is shaping up nicely with sunshine and a warming trend. There's plenty on tap today and tonight around town. Enjoy.
Carson City's Long Ranch Park to see more than $291K in improvements
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 2:13pmCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space and public works will be replacing pedestrian access ramps and broken, lifted concrete panels at Long Ranch Park and patch sections of the asphalt path system in and around the 7-acre park.
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, April 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2019 - 7:28amGood day, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, April 10, 2019. For those keeping score, we're 11 days away from Easter, 72 days until summer and 258 days from Christmas. Today we're looking at mostly sunny skies and breezy with a daytime high in the mid-50s. Enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because there's a chance of rain mixed with snow showers Thursday.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, April 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:47amHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, April 9, 2018. Today will be a mixed bag weather wise, featuring showers, gusty conditions, sunshine and much cooler temperatures. In other words, it looks and feels a lot like spring. Meanwhile, we've got a full plate of activities around town. Read on for more.
Senator Square: Carson City School District's superintendent sends encouraging letter
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/07/2019 - 7:34amDear Friends, happy spring time! While our newest season officially arrived March 20th, it seems just now I am starting to believe winter is finally losing its grip and giving way to the kinder, gentler, days of spring. With each day, I see a little more of the renewal of life we have come to associate with this time of year.
Kittens, Music, Wine, and more: What's happening in Carson City Sat., April 6
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 04/06/2019 - 8:11amGood morning Carson City! Today is Saturday, April 6. While it's going to be a bit cloudy today, we'll have a high of 56 degrees. Sunday and Monday are almost hitting 70, though, with highs at 67 and 68!
On the docket for today is a Celtic Music concert, a Ducks Unlimited Banquet, the April Carson City Wine Walk, farming workshops, kitten parties, and more.
April events at Washoe Lake State Park feature hike, Easter egg hunt and bird watching
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 9:47amWith spring underway, April events at Washoe Lake State Park north of Carson City in Washoe Valley include an evening hike, an Easter Egg Hunt, and a birdwatching program.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, April 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 6:58amGood morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, April 2, 2019. We're looking at a steady flow of showers today, according to the National Weather Service with snow in the upper elevations of the Sierra. There is a Winter Weather Advisory until midnight for the west slope of the Sierra. Today in town we have events that range from a Carson High School team fundraiser to movies to politics to fitness. Enjoy your day.
Tuesday night archery shoots return to Carson City's Centennial Park Archery Range
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/31/2019 - 5:14pmEvery Tuesday evening, 5:30 to dusk, the Clear Creek Bowmen host its Tuesday Night Archery Shoots at the Centennial Park Archery Range in Carson City.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, March 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 9:12amHello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 29, 2019. Today is the end of the work week and the beginning of a brief break from unsettled weather. Expect mostly sunny skies today with daytime highs in the low 50s. The warmup continues into the weekend, with a chance for rain on Monday.
Discussions held today on creating the Nevada State Holocaust Museum
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 8:50amCarson City, NV – At a time of rising anti-Semitism, intolerance, and discrimination, AB 257 is the first step in Nevada to promote mutual respect and understanding and to make Holocaust education and genocide awareness priority through the establishment of the Nevada State Holocaust Museum.
Want Music? Bill Wharton at CVI Minden this Sunday and Monday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/28/2019 - 11:50pmLocal musician, Bill Wharton will be appearing at Carson Valley Inn, 1627 US Hwy 395 in Minden on Sunday, March 31st & Monday, April 1st from 6 to 10 PM in the Caberet Lounge. If you enjoy good music, then you will not be disappointed. Country, Jazz, Blues, and even some Pop. His repertoire is so versatile, he is a crowd favorite for all ages. So come on down and kick up your heels.
Volunteerpalooza: Open House and Appreciation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 5:58pmWant to learn more about the League and how to get involved? Are you already involved, but want to learn more?
Do you want to be a part of our core volunteer program and receive an exclusive opportunities and swag?
We welcome all ages who want to learn more about the League’s programs in an open house setting and walk away with the ability to help League staff outreach and assist at events. We look forward to awarding those special individuals that have been dedicated to the League, including our core volunteers.
Wednesday April 10, 2019 5:30pm-8pm
2608 Lake Tahoe Boulevard
Tickets available for upcoming parent-student school dances at Governor's Mansion, CHS
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 12:56pmTwo upcoming dances offered by two Carson City schools are aimed at family participation, with parents serving as dance partners to their children.
What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, March 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/27/2019 - 8:35amHello Carson City and welcome to the midweek. It is Wednesday, March 27, 2019. We've been greeted with showers this morning, with more to continue today along with gusty winds. Up in the Sierra, travel will be difficult, so if you have to head to the mountains, bring your chains and anticipate delays.
Carson City community father-daughter dance tickets now available
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 11:47amThe “Under the Big Top” Annual Father-Daughter Ball, a Carson City community-wide event for all ages held at Carson High School, will be April 26 from 6 to 9 p.m.
Tickets are $40 per couple and $10 for each additional daughter. The event has sold out each year and will definitely sell out again this year.
Carson City's Muscle Powered Trash Mob collects nearly 600 pounds of waste Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 5:54pmThis Saturday morning 19 intrepid Carson City area "Trash Mobbers" came out in the drizzle to pick up what others left behind. We met at the south end of North Lompa Lane and everyone spread out along the Multi-Use Path to gather nearly 600 pounds of trash from that point south to 5th street.
24-hour ride in Carson City cycles in donations of more than $1,000 for Boys and Girls Club
Submitted by Sarah Drinkwine on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 8:09pmIndoor cyclists burned at least 2,000 calories and rode about 50 miles within the first 20 minutes at Life Cycle Elite Spin Studio's 24-hour community ride Friday.
The event was organized by Jill Larson, who coordinated with the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Nevada and the Healthy Habits Program.
Happenings around Carson City on Friday, March 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/22/2019 - 8:25amHello Carson City and welcome to Friday, March 22, 2019. We're looking at sunshine and partly cloudy skies with breezes picking up in the afternoon. There's a slight chance of afternoon showers with the potential for rain late tonight into Saturday morning. Were' looking at a high temperature of 55. Typical spring weather. Here's what's ahead today: