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November Wine Walk, bike tour, craft fair and more highlight weekend events around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The November Gobble Wine Walk kicks off in downtown Carson City followed by a new “Paths and Pedals” bike tour. Sierra Lutheran High School is also hosting a Christmas craft fair on Saturday. Combined with live music and virtual events, there’s plenty of activity happening in the state capital! Read on for more information.

Explore Carson City's newest trail by bike at 'Paths and Pedals' tour this Saturday

Event Date: 
November 7, 2020 - 10:00am

Do you enjoy riding your bike? Would you like to explore Carson City’s new trail? If so, join us for a bike ride through the beautiful fall colors on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. on the new Carson River/Prison Hill trail!

NHP investigating fatal crash Friday involving juvenile pedestrian in Churchill County

A male juvenile pedestrian died Friday from injuries suffered in a vehicle crash in Churchill County, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Carson City Jazz and Beyond 2020 poster, t-shirt art winners announced

The Jazz and Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2020 poster and program cover art contest is Karen Kreyeski, for her entry, “After Midnight Jam.” The winner of the T-shirt design is Evan Tynan, for “2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival Logo.” These were selected from ten entries to highlight the 17th annual Carson City music and art festival.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss spending for birth control, vaccines, next year’s holiday events and more

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled to take place June 18 at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William St.

Carson City deputies arrest three for possession of stolen kayaks which were found damaged and graffitied with swastikas

Two 23-year-old New Mexico men and a 26-year-old Carson City man were arrested in the 5000 block of Carson River Road for felony possession of or receiving stolen property.

According to the report, Stephen Henderson, Daryne James Deck and Terrance Dale Shields were arrested after deputies were dispatched to the Carson River Park to meet with the theft victim.

Carson City emergency crews respond to motorcycle crash on Sierra Vista near Carson River Road

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday afternoon a crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Sierra Vista Lane near Carson River Road.

Carson City investigators seek identity of burglary suspects who used stolen credit cards

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigations Division is asking for the public's assistance in identifying two men who are suspected of breaking into vehicles parked at the Carson City trailhead at Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road and at the Korean War Veterans Memorial Park off of Fifth Street.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, March 10

Heading into Tuesday, sunny skies and more springlike weather are ahead before active weather patterns start up again later in the week. Activities lined up around the capital city include morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered. You can join true crime, paranormal writer Janice Oberding at Nevada State Library and Archives for a brown bag luncheon. There's a meeting of the Carson Fly Fishing Club at the sheriff's office, a paint and sip night at Living the Good Life and you can join Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee for a 'Fate & Fortune' evening of music and poetry. Read on for details.

Muscle Powered hosts Tuesday morning walk at Silver Saddle Ranch

Event Date: 
March 10, 2020 - 9:00am

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. The March 10 morning walk will be at Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam. Meet near the red barns on Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road. Dirt trail. From Carson River Road turn into the dirt road by Silver Saddle Ranch sign. Follow the signs on the one way road to parking lot.

Events around Carson City for MLK Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 20

Heading into Monday and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday we're looking at cloudy skies with a daytime high around 50 degrees. City, state and federal offices are closed as are schools. Friends of the Carson City Library's Browser's Book Store at 711 East Washington St., is open from noon to 5 p.m. Activities around the capital city include a canyon area cleanup hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, a luncheon highlighting the campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang, swing dance lessons and more. Read on for details.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service: Canyon Clean-Up in Carson City

Event Date: 
January 20, 2020 - 9:00am

Carson City Parks, Recreation, Open Space invites you to give back to your community on this year’s MLK Day of Service!

Recently, the department has found numerous large and detrimental dumpsites in the canyons near East Silver Saddle Ranch.

'Homestead Holidays' to bring free, old-fashioned country Christmas to Carson City this Friday through Sunday

Event Date: 
December 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
December 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
December 15, 2019 - 5:00pm

This Friday through Sunday, Dec. 13-15, the first Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, will be bringing a free family event to the community with some good old-fashioned Christmas charm.

Carson City Parks and Recreation to host Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch

Silver Saddle Ranch, By Dan Earp
Silver Saddle Ranch, By Dan Earp
Silver Saddle Ranch, By Dan Earp
Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 15 2019 .
December 13, 2019 (All day)
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December 14, 2019 (All day)
Event Date: 
December 15, 2019 (All day)

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space invites the community to the inaugural Homestead Holidays event at Silver Saddle Ranch, Dec. 13-15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. Homestead Holidays is intended to be an old-fashioned holiday celebration with handcrafted decorations, holiday lights ornamenting historic ranch buildings, and family activities for all ages.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 7

The first week of November marches along with sunshine to continue into the foreseeable future. Events ahead for this Thursday include a regular meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a Mammovan stop at Nevada Health Centers, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, and an evening with local artist Rebecca Fox at Artsy Fartsy Gallery. You can also "Raider Up" with the Carson City chapter of Raider Nation by joining them for a game watch at Jimmy G's. Read on. There's more.

Muscle Powered Thursday Hike November 7 at Prison Hill

Event Date: 
November 7, 2019 - 3:00pm

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 29

Heading into Tuesday, expect continued sunny skies and cool temperatures. Events for the day include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, Fall job fairs hosted by Nevada JobConnect and the Carson Nugget, the 3rd annual "BOO-nanza" celebration at the Carson City Community Center and library, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.

Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, October 29 at Silver Saddle Ranch

Event Date: 
October 29, 2019 - 5:30pm

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

October 29 - Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam. Meet outside the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch in parking area just off of Carson River Road.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 17

Going into the final stretch of the work week Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 will bring cool conditions, a slight chance of rain and some sunshine. Activities around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a Muscle Powered hike at Silver Saddle Ranch, a rally at the legislative building, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.

Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!

Check below for the full list.

Saturday, October 12

Muscle Powered Thursday Hike, October 17 at Silver Saddle

Event Date: 
October 17, 2019 - 3:00pm

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!

October Full Moon Hike up Prison Hill led by Carson City Parks and Rec this Saturday

Event Date: 
October 12, 2019 - 8:30pm

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will host its October Full Moon Hike up Prison Hill on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8:30 to 10 p.m., with the trail lit by the light of the moon.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 8

Going into the second week of October, there's plenty of events around the capital city for this Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 including a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered. There's also art showings, the grand opening of Carson City's Postal Annex, family movie night at the Carson City Library featuring "Muppets from Space," as well as Big Band jazz music with a fall theme at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy the day.

Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, October 11 at Carson River

Event Date: 
October 11, 2019 - 9:00am

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, October 8 at Carson River

Event Date: 
October 8, 2019 - 9:00am

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 1-8

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 1-8, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City area road report for week of August 26 to Sept. 1

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 26 to Sept. 1, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

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

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 19-25, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Wreath ceremony for fallen Carson City law officers among events Thursday around town

Event Date: 
August 15, 2019 (All day)

Heading into Thursday, August 15, 2019 we can expect hot weather to continue with high temperatures near 100. Among events for the day, there will be a wreath remembrance ceremony for fallen Carson City law enforcement officers at the sheriff's office, a Muscle Powered morning hike, art showings, and a meeting of the Status of Women in Nevada group at the Carson Nugget. As part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival, there will be an outdoor "Woodstock Remembered" concert at Comma Coffee and a music presentation, "All About that Bass" by Scot Marshall and Friends at the Nevada State Museum.

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