Barbecue

The Associated Students of Western Nevada (ASWN) began welcoming back its student body for Fall 2018 on Thursday, Aug. 30 with a barbecue introducing new Western Nevada College President, Dr. Vincent Solis.

Signups are now underway for the 25th annual Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Event on Friday, Sept. 28 at Dayton Valley Golf Course.

YERINGTON — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Monday that Nevada’s newest state park, the Walker River State Recreation Area, will officially open to the public at the Pitchfork Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 22.

The Moose Lodge No. 2709 and the Women of the Moose are having a fundraiser on Sunday, Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Booboo's Buddies Pet Hotel, 1749 Old Hot Springs Road in Carson City.

Join law enforcement around the capital city area for the Carson City Cops and Burgers Show-n-Shine on Saturday, Sept. 8 at Max Casino to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada.

The smoke cleared just in time for Cross Point Ministry’s annual barbecue and volleyball tournament at Mills Park on Saturday.

Please join us at the Boy Scout Troop 33's fifth annual Car Show to be held on August 18, 2018 at Fuji Park in Carson City. Doors open at 8 a.m., show starts at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. with trophies presented at 3 p.m.

There will be food which is cooked by the famous Warren Engine Co. No. 1 on Carson City and will include barbecue hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs with chips drink and cookie.

There will be two live auctions during the show with some very nice items.

This August, troves of visitors from all over will flock to the 83rd annual White Pine Fair and Horse Races Western festival in Ely, Nev. Eventgoers can expect the same thrills and nod to Western tradition at this jam-packed, three-day event that has taken place for decades.

After two years of fundraising events from bake sales to their jeans day event, the Department of Administration, Activities Committee was finally able to throw their long planned employee appreciation event Thursday afternoon in the grassy lot across from the State Archives building in Carson City.

The Carson City Republican Party invites you to our annual Freedom Fest barbecue on Thursday, July 26 at Glen Eagles restaurant, 3700 N Carson St. It looks to a beautiful evening under the trees.

The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and is only $15, which can be paid at the door. We will have an amazing guest speaker, Jerry Evans of Evans Broadcasting, a silent auction and a drawing. Please call our office (775) 841-1800 to RSVP.

And if you have any questions, please call us at (775) 841-1800 or E-mail us at cc.nv.republicans@gmail.com.

Save the date - Thursday, July 26, 2018 - for our annual Freedom Fest Barbecue co-hosted by the Carson City Republican Party and the Carson City Republican Women's Club to be held at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 North Carson St., Carson City.

The Carson City Fire Department reminds residents that personal use of fireworks is illegal in Carson City. Use of fireworks endangers those involved and can unwillingly impact those not involved.

Hot weather continues into the weekend and next week for the Carson City region as high pressure keeps western Nevada in a dry air mass with high temperatures remaining above season averages.

Celebrating its first full year in operation, Richards Crossing in Carson City held an appreciation barbecue lunch Friday afternoon for its tenants and the volunteers who bring services to residents of the facility.

The Northern Nevada Dream Center, a faith-based charitable organization serving the area's most needy residents, has moved to a new location at 3579 U.S. Highway 50 East, Suite 211, in the iStorage commercial center.

CARSON CITY — The 10th annual Concert Under the Stars, A Benefit for the Greenhouse Project, takes place Wednesday, July 11 at Brewery Arts Center, featuring Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s Jefferson Starship and Terrapin Crossroad’s house band, Midnight North.

The sixth annual Bulls, Broncs and Barrels is returning to Carson City's Fuji Park Fairgrounds this weekend.
“It’s exciting,” said promotor Manuel Souza. “The weather is going to be a real plus. Not too hot. Not too cold. Not too windy.”

Today we honor those who have not only served, but who gave all in defense of our country. A tribute ceremony at Lone Mountain Cemetery for our Nevadan veterans will begin at 1 p.m. A memorial for our Native American veterans begins at 10 a.m. at the cemetery across the street from the Stewart Indian School. The 10th annual barbecue at Evergreen Gene’s welcomes all comers, and veterans will get 25 percent any of the fun things they find in the shop. Read on below for more happenings today.

From BMX to barbecue to trains, families enjoyed outdoor activities throughout Memorial Day weekend in Carson City.

Carson City kicked off holiday festivities in a big way Saturday during the inaugural Memorial Day weekend Rockin’ Rib Fest at Casino Fandango.

Beginning Friday, Memorial Day weekend in Carson City will feature the community’s first Rockin’ Rib Fest at Casino Fandango. The four day inaugural event will bring award-winning rib cookers from around the country to the capital city, including Austin’s Texas Lightning BBQ, Chicago BBQ Company, Back Forty Texas BBQ, and local favorite Carson City BBQ.

Lake Tahoe agencies remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal at all times while in bear country. Intentional or unintentional feeding of bears can result in the bear being killed, fines and possible jail time for violators.

The nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties is inviting volunteers to help beautify the Dayton Food Pantry, the nonprofit garden center Community Roots & Shoots, and Healthy Communities grounds on Sunday, May 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 209 Dayton Valley Road.

GENOA, Nev. — Join park rangers and local paranormal investigator Rosemary Osborn at Mormon Station State Historic Park for an evening of history with a paranormal twist. The evening will begin with a barbecue dinner provided by the park, while park rangers share a presentation highlighting the history of Mormon Station and the surrounding area.

GARDNERVILLE — The 8th annual charity golf tournament weekend “For the Kids” hosted by Mike Tice, former head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and more recently offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders, will take place June 15-17.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a barbecue fire that began to spread and was thought to threatened a nearby structure in area of Harbin and Musser streets.

Casino Fandango plans to heat up Memorial Day weekend in Carson City with the community’s first Rockin’ Rib Fest, May 25 through May 28. The inaugural event marks the only Memorial Day rib fest in the region and will be the largest planned Memorial Day celebration in the community, organizers say.

Mikeala Asby, a Carson High School culinary arts student will receive a $1,000 college scholarship from the Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise for working at the Club’s 7th annual “Edible Pedal 100” bicycle ride.

UPDATE 8:20AM: Managers at Q's barbecue in Carson City say they hope to be open by Monday following a kitchen fire late Friday night. The restaurant was unoccupied at time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Every year for Veterans Day, several local and national businesses go out of their way to say thank you to the men and women who have served, and are actively serving in our armed forces. Below, you’ll find a list of our local companies that have something special for our active and retired military members. Be prepared to provide proof of service in order to take advantage.

SPECIALS AND FREEBIES FOR VETERANS DAY:
SATURDAY – SUNDAY: