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Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City

Event Date: 
July 10, 2018 (All day)

Tuesdays are happening in Carson City. Tonight, the Mile High Jazz Band takes to the stage at Living the Good Life for their monthly performance. Take advantage of the new program at the Nevada State Library and Archives: once a month, you’re welcome to bring a lunch and listen to a presentation. Celebrate the newest exhibit in the OXS Gallery inside the Nevada Arts Council.

Carson City emergency crews respond to overturned vehicle at Ash Canyon

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Care Flight were called Thursday evening to an overturned vehicle in the Ash Canyon area.

Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City

Event Date: 
July 3, 2018 (All day)

Tomorrow is the big day, but today offers a sneak preview if you’re willing to drive a little. Every year the town of Kings Beach, on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe, gets a head start on the festivities with a July Third Beach Bash and Fireworks Show. The Dayton Senior Center celebrates the holiday today with a BBQ, Cake Walk, BBQ and activities for all ages. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada gets in the patriotic swing during this week’s Storytime Adventure program: the Fourth of July is today’s theme.

TUESDAY, July 3: Things to do in Carson City

Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City

Event Date: 
June 26, 2018 (All day)

It’s been toasty outside, which is one of the reasons Muscle Powered moves the start time for their morning walk during the summer months. A stroll along the Carson River at Riverview Park is a perfect way to start the day. If your little one is still a little uneasy on a bicycle, the Bike Safety Rodeo in Silver City will help get them on the right path. Tuesdays belong to Canyon White at Living the Good Life. The singer/songwriter takes to the stage for a jam session and open mic night.

TUESDAY, June 26: Things to do in Carson City

Thursday in Carson City: the Summer Solstice brings a full day of fun

Event Date: 
June 21, 2018 (All day)

There is quite a bit to look forward to today, not to mention this coming weekend. The Rockabilly Riot roars into town and sets up shop at Mills Park for a whole weekend of vintage rat-rods and rock-n-roll. You’ll find the Extreme Motor Officers Challenge in the park, too, so expect it to be noisy. The Pony Express rides again, as it does every year, and retraces its historic route. Keep an eye out this evening for the rider heading east. Enjoy some blues, funk and rock courtesy of the Mylo McCormick Project at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park as part of their annual summer music series.

Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City: Concerts, coloring, and canyon trails

Event Date: 
June 19, 2018 (All day)

It’s Navy Week in Carson City, and that means you’ll have a handful of opportunities to catch performances by various US Navy bands over the next few days. Enjoy their woodwind quintet this afternoon in the Dema Guinn Concourse of the Nevada State Museum. This evening find the US Navy Brass Band in McFadden Plaza performing alongside the talented kids who participated in the Mile High Jazz Camp.

Pro racers converge on State Capitol for annual Epic Rides Carson City Off Road

Hundreds of riders and bicycle enthusiasts cruised through downtown Carson City during the third annual Epic Rides Carson City Off Road mountain bike racing circuit Saturday.

Epic Rides Carson City Off Road starts Friday with road closures, race routes

Downtown Carson City street closures for the 2018 Epic Rides Carson City Off Road mountain bike racing circuit take affect beginning at 5 a.m. Friday, June 15 through the event's conclusion at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17, according to maps provided by the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City.

Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City: Head to the polls, the library, and the hills

Event Date: 
June 12, 2018 (All day)

If you didn’t take advantage of early voting, then today is the day to cast that Primary ballot. The local library can be your best friend during summer vacation; Carson City celebrated the kick-off to their summer program on Sunday, while the library in Minden will host a party this evening to get the summer events started. The State Library and Archives have started a new lunchtime program. Join them for Archives Appetizer, a monthly speaker program that will cover different topics of Nevada History. Muscle Powered features two guided hikes on Tuesdays.

Tuesday around Carson City filled with fitness, art showings and evening entertainment

Event Date: 
June 5, 2018 (All day)

From art and exercise classes, nature walks to gallery showings, fundraisers and afternoon happy hours that extend from one end of Carson Street to the other, Carson City showers itself this Tuesday with an action-packed all-ages calendar of arts, fitness and entertainment. Here's what's happening around town on this June 5, 2018:

Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City

Event Date: 
May 29, 2018 (All day)

Today is definitely an out-doorsy kind of day: two Muscle Powered hikes, the Ladies Ash Canyon Bike Ride, and the annual Bike Month Full Moon Night Mountain Bike Ride. Early voting for the 2018 Primary has begun, and all registered Carson City voters can head down to the Clerks office in the Courthouse to cast their ballot. If you’re in Minden, or up for a short drive, check out the Farmers Market on Esmerelda Street. It runs from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., so you’ll have plenty of time to grab something fresh to throw in with dinner.

Thursday hike to Ash Creek Trail sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
June 21, 2018 - 8:00am

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the end of the asphalt on Ash Canyon Road to carpool to the trailhead or meet at the square pond near the water tanks.

Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. All hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500 feet or more.

Water and sturdy or athletic shoes are required. Hat, sunscreen and hiking poles recommended. Some trails are dirt and others are paved.

Ash Canyon Road reopens to motorized traffic after 2017 flood

CARSON CITY — The gate located at the trailhead to the Ash to Kings Trail in Ash Canyon, will reopen beginning today, Friday, May 25.

Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City

Event Date: 
May 22, 2018 (All day)

Western Nevada College may be finished with its semester, but they don’t just shutter the doors and pack it in. Go check out the Bristlecone Art Gallery where you’ll find a plethora of True-Grit inspired artwork: it’s pretty spectacular what these artists have done with a simple deck of playing cards. It may be a little too wet for this evening’s Muscle Powered hike, but you’ll find other opportunities to burn off a little steam. Try Carson Lanes Country/Pop Dance Night, or try your hand at all-ages trivia at the Fox Brewpub or Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

Things to do on Tuesday: Books, bikes, trivia and trails

Event Date: 
May 15, 2018 (All day)

Carson City is in the midst of the NEA’s Big Read, with True Grit by Charles Portis at the designated book. Julie Buntin’s tome, ‘Marlena: A Novel,’ is the chosen Nevada Reads book, and Nevada Humanities has brought the author here for a discussion and reading. Find Ms. Buntin at the Nevada State Library and Archives at lunchtime or hear her thoughts at the Minden Library this evening. Keep an eye to the skies if you’re interested in today’s Muscle Powered hikes; they will walk on the indoor track at the Multi-purpose Athletic Center if it’s rainy.

Things to do on Tuesday: Bikes, hikes, jazz and more

Event Date: 
May 8, 2018 (All day)

It’s Bike Month in Carson City, and the ladies’ Tuesday bike ride up Ash Canyon has returned for the season. You’ll need a helmet and a trail-ready bike if you’d like to join in. A hike up Goni Road with Muscle Powered will be worth the views and a good work-out. Mile High Jazz Band has teamed up with vocalist Jakki Ford for this month’s performance; you’ll find them tonight at Living the Good Life. Learn more about how the internet affects our lives during the free presentation by Sierra Nevada Forums.

TUESDAY, May 8: Things to do in Carson City

Carson City area road report for week of April 30-May 6

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 30-May 6. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

Carson City area road report for week of April 23-29

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 23-29. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

Thursday around Carson City: CASI, Kings Canyon, and new art at WNC

Event Date: 
April 19, 2018 (All day)

I’ve been lied to before, most often by my weather app on my cell phone, and yet, I still look to it for truth. If it's to believed, springtime arrives tomorrow. I think we are all ready for some warmer, sunny days. Western Nevada College is hosting a reception for the student artists whose work is now adorning their gallery walls, go take a gander. You’ll probably want to layer up if you join Muscle Powered on today’s hike from Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon. It might be a little chilly, but the views of our valley are worth it.

Carson City Rotary and Muscle Powered partner on Secret Trail alignment

Carson City Rotary Club members and Muscle Powered continued where they left off last fall, completing another joint work day effort Saturday at Secret Trail near Hobart Lake Road.

Carson City area road report for week of April 9-15

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 9-15, 2018. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

Carson City area road report for week of April 2-8

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 2-8, 2018. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road or utility work.

Thursday Hike to Ash to Kings Canyon Trail (partial) Sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
April 19, 2018 - 3:00pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the end of Ash Canyon Road to carpool to the trailhead. Water and sturdy shoes or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles, hat and sunscreen recommended.

Carson City area road report for week of March 26 to April 1

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 26 through April 1, 2018. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road or utility work.

Flood Advisory goes up for Carson City, Douglas and southern Washoe County

UPDATE: The Flood Advisory was extended until 7:30 p.m. Thursday.
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A Flood Advisory was issued Thursday morning by the National Weather Service for central Carson City, Douglas County and southern Washoe County.

Carson City area road report for week of March 19-25

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 19-25. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work.

Senator Square: Carson High School Digital Media Class launches new webpage

The Community of Carson City, and anyone in the world with access to the internet, now has an opportunity to visit CHS. Carson High School’s new Digital Media class launched their Senators Now webpage Feb. 1.

Carson City Mayor presents 2018 State of The City address

UPDATE: Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell presented the Carson City Chamber of Commerce annual State of The City address Wednesday at the Gold Dust West banquet hall. Here is the video presentation and complete transcript, his seventh State of The City address.

Carson City area road report for week of Jan. 15-21

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 15-21, 2018. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road or utility work.

Carson City area road report for week of Jan. 8-14

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 8-14, 2018.

Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

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