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Thursday Hike to Centennial Park-East Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 7:04pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Centennial Park-East. Meet at the back of Centennial park, across from the baseball fields on Heritage Way.
Thursday Hike to Linear Ditch-Central Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 7:01pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Linear Ditch-Central. Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road near Fremont Elementary School.
Thursday Hike to Prison Hill-Kootnz Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 6:57pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Prison Hill-Kootnz. Meet at the parking area located off of the east end of Kootnz Lane.
I Love Carson City’s Thanksgiving Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 24 - 26
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 11/24/2017 - 3:03pmOnce the turkey has been devoured, all thoughts turn toward shopping. Shop Small Saturday helps to throw a spotlight on our local gems, and the great gifts you’ll find. New this year is Museum Store Sunday with both the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum participating. Make time for family and friends at the annual Nutcracker Ballet performed by Pinkerton Ballet at the Carson City Community Center. Keep reading and have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
FRIDAY:
Workshop: How to Teach English as a Second Language to an Adult
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 10:53amDo you like learning about other cultures? Do you like to help people? Free Workshop: How to Teach English as a Second Language United Latino Community hosts a free tutor training workshop, Friday, November 17, 2017 12:30 – 2:00 pm.
We are located at 1711 N. Roop (corner of Roop and Beverly). We have many students waiting to learn English. You are needed! Instructional materials and training are provided at no charge. Neither teaching experience nor a foreign language are necessary. Commitment is 1.5-2 hours per week at your convenience.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Prison Hill-Clearview
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:26pmMet at the east end of Clearview Drive. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to V & T Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:24pmMeet in the parking area on Combs Canyon Drive, opposite Murphy Drive. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Centennial Park-Back Door
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:21pmMeet at the east end of Bohr Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - C-Hill from Curry Street
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:18pmMeet in the parking lot on Curry Street, behind the railroad museum. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Voltiare Canyon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 5:40pmMeet at the north end of Voltaire Canyon Road behind Galaxy Theater. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
CANCELED: Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Centennial Park-East
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 5:38pmUPDATE THURSDAY, NOV. 16: This event has been CANCELED.
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Meet at the back of Centennial Park, across from the ballfields on Heritage Way. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Prison Hill-North
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 5:33pmMeet in the parking area at the corner of Carson River Road and 5th Street. Entrance to parking area is on Carson River Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Sedge Road
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 5:31pmMeet at the end of Sedge Road off of South Deer Run Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Bentley Heritage Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 5:37pmMeet at the north end of the parking lot at Target to carpool or caravan to the trail in Minden. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Carson River Park to Mexican Dam
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 5:34pmMeet in the parking lot at the Carson River Road, just at the bridge. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - WNC Observatory to VeeCee Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 5:32pmMeet at the Western Nevada College (WNC) Observatory parking lot on Vanpattern Avenue. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Ash Creek Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/21/2017 - 5:26pmMeet on Ash Canyon Road where the pavement to the water towers begins to caravan or carpool to the trailhead parking. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track.
If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Muscle Powered Saturday Hike to Fay-Luther Trail, Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 8:16pmMeet in the Target parking lot at the north end along Jacks Valley Road, to carpool or caravan to the Fay-Luther trailhead which is on Foothill Road, south of Genoa. Dirt trail with some elevation rise, about 4 miles roundtrip. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Hike and Bike at Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 8:13pmMeet at the Red Barns off Carson River Road. Flat dirt trail about 3.5 miles roundtrip. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
All hikes can be found on the Carson City Visitor Bureau Calendar, Nevada Appeal Events Calendar, the Carson Now Events calendar and at www.musclepowered.org/calendar. The Muscle Powered calendar is a public calendar and you can add it to your Google calendar by clicking on the “Google Calendar” and follow the instructions.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike to Tahoe Rim Trail from Spooner South
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 7:23pmMeet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride to carpool to this trailhead. We will hike about 3-4 miles roundtrip. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike to Spooner Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 7:19pmMeet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride to carpool to the Spooner Lake parking lot. We will walk around the lake, about 2 miles, flat trail. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike to Marlette Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 7:09pmMeet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride to carpool to Spooner Lake parking lot. We will hike toward Marlette Lake, about 3.5 miles roundtrip. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike to Empire Ranch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/27/2017 - 7:01pmMeet at Carson River put in parking lot on Morgan Mill Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Free Workshop: How to Teach English as a Foreign Language
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 1:36pmDo you like learning about other cultures?Do you like to help people?
Muscle Powered Conditioning Hike to Timberline
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 3:03pmMeet at the parking area across from Murphy's Drive off Combs Canyon to carpool up to Timberline trail. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike to Slaughterhouse Canyon, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:50pmMeet at the Park and Ride on Highway 50 to carpool up to the trailhead. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike - Longview Trail/Lincoln Bypass
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 10:24pmPark across the street from Longview Way on Kings Canyon Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike - Eagle Ridge Trail, Carson Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 10:21pmMeet to carpool at the parking area for Lower Clear Creek Trail on Jack's Valley Road, about a mile past Jack's Valley Elementary School. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike - Skunk Harbor, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 10:17pmMeet at the Park and Ride on Highway 50 to carpool up to the trailhead. Parking is limited. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks recommended.
Muscle Powered Easy Hike program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. The hikes will usually be of approximately 1 1/2 duration.
Free Workshop: Learn How to Teach English as a Second Language!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/06/2017 - 2:40pmCome volunteer with us! Learn how to teach English as a Second Language to an adult. United Latino Community hosts a free tutor training workshop, Wednesday, June 21, 5:15 – 6:30 pm. We are located at 1711 N. Roop (corner of Roop and Beverly). We have many students waiting to learn English. You are needed! Instructional materials and training are provided at no charge. Neither teaching experience nor a foreign language are necessary. Commitment is 1.5-2 hours per week at your convenience. Reserve a seat at 775-671-7455.