Champagne

Start July off with a bang, and some wine. With a three-day holiday weekend, you’ll find many things throughout the area to compete for your attention, but there’s no fun like the Downtown Business Association’s monthly Downtown Wine Walk. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 2. Grab a wine glass, map, and hand stamp and you will have until 5 p.m. to hit as many stops as possible before the raffle begins.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a robbery Wednesday afternoon at a south shore Lake Tahoe bank.

The robbery happened at US Bank, 229 Kingsbury Grade in Stateline. The suspect is a white male in his mid 20’s, 6 feet tall with blonde hair, wearing a black fleece type jacket and white shorts.

At 3:19 p.m. the suspect entered the bank and passed a note to a teller. According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office the suspect reportedly had a handgun.

The U.S. Navy on Friday accepted delivery of the seventh expeditionary fast transport USNS Carson City during a ceremony held aboard the ship at Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama.

EPF 7 is the second U.S. Navy ship named for the city in Nevada. The first Carson City was designated PF-50 and commissioned March 24, 1944. She was loaned to Japan in 1953 and served for nearly 20 years in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. Carson City received two battle stars for World War II service.

The Reno Chamber Orchestra presents an elegant evening of chamber music. The event will include performances by Ruth Lenz, John Lenz, Peter Lenz, Carol Laube, Kati Dayner and Dustin Budish who will be playing the music of Mozart and Brahms.

The event will be followed by champagne and desserts that will be provided by Franz Backstube. Must RSVP by Monday June 13th. The event is $100 per person.

Much love to the Mothers in our valley, and those that we love like Mothers. Treat that special lady to a day at the Carson Hot Springs. She gets to ride free with a child at the RSVP Spring Carnival. Travel to Virginia City and back on the historic Virginia and Truckee Steam Train. Brunch, bingo, and BMX racing are just a few of the other things that Sunday has to offer.

SUNDAY: Mother’s Day

I am not even going to attempt guessing what weather we have in store. The west side of the Sierras are notoriously unpredictable. You are much better off betting on the Kentucky Derby; and the Firkin and Fox is just the place to cheer on your favorite horse.

The weekend is getting started early. Cinco de Mayo brings out drink specials, parties, and fun throughout the valley. Don’t forget that Mother’s Day is on Sunday, so head to Carson Mall for something special or swing by the Elks Club after 4 p.m. to grab tickets for their Champagne Brunch. The RSVP Spring Carnival kicks off tonight with family night: all rides are a dollar.

Choose from two different paintings and give Mom a Mother's Day to remember at Mona Lisa and Wine at 3821 S. Carson St.

Classes for 'Colorful Flowers' are at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7 or 1 p.m. Sunday, May 8. Choose 'Red Flowers in Vase' at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 7.
The Mother's Day special classes come with free champagne, a rose, a canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, and instruction for $35-$40.

Go HERE to sign up now.

Join Us in Celebrating six great years for the Carson Valley Inn under Mike Pegram and the one year Anniversary of Sharkey’s Casino since Mike remodeled and reopened the shuttered Gardnerville landmark. It's a weekend full of fun.

Food Truck Festival at Carson Valley Inn runs from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

Food Trucks:

On a sun dappled porch, Julie Grady of Due Sorella, a local home décor store, poured coffee and served scones to guests gathered to discuss the store’s 10th anniversary party from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, featuring food, live music and door prizes.

Got kids? The Boys and Girls Club is where you want to be today for the Second Annual Early Childhood Expo. Curious George and Clifford the big red dog can’t wait to say hello. Take a trip out to the Dayton State Park to search for animal tracks and more with a park ranger. If you’re kid free today, then the Downtown Business Association Wine Walk is for you. The young and the young-at-heart will find something fun to do this weekend: just check out the whole list for your options and hit the town.

SATURDAY:

Who are the people in your neighborhood? Head to the Carson City Downtown Business Association’s monthly wine walk and you’ll be surprised at how many of them you’ll find.

Whether they are helping pour wine, showing off their shop, or a bundled up part of the crowd, it’s one event that brings everyone together. Rain, snow, or shine the wine walk showcases our historic downtown and the great restaurants, shops, services, and watering holes to be found there.

Help us raise the curtain at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City once again on April 2, from 3-5 pm, at a gala premiere party, an intimate and exclusive event, to present scenes from the new opera, The Big Bonanza.
The Territorial Enterprise newspaper writer Dan DeQuille was commissioned to tell the story of the epic 1873 discovery of the Comstock Lode by the “Bonanza King”’ John W. Mackey.

It’s Presidents Day weekend with a Valentine’s Day cherry on top. There is still time for some shopping if you’re looking for something for your special someone. Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery hosts its annual Champagne and Jewelry party Saturday and offers some amazing hand-crafted bling for your sweetheart. Carson Mall is another great bet for last minute gifts. Several crafters, vendors, and shops make it easy to find something unique. The annual Feast of Chocolate returns to the Plaza Event Center; raising funds for scholarships has never tasted so good.

SATURDAY:

Dr. Scott Sutter, a dentist at Champagne Family Dentistry who specializes in endodontics, looking through a microscope. The office has a ...

It’s the last weekend of January: where does the time go? Head out to one of our local hot spots for some food, fun, and friends. The Brewery Arts Center is a triple threat tonight with the Carson High School play, an artist’s show and reception, and bluegrass band: the Dusty Green Bones. Enjoy Josh and Jenera at Living the Good Life while you dine, then stick around for DJ Bobby G. Wish Sassafras a happy birthday at their new location with local favorites, the Trippin King Snakes.

FRIDAY:

Mystique Restaurant and Lounge held a grand opening celebration Tuesday night, an event attended by dozens of supporters.

The restaurant, located downtown at 318 N. Carson Street, occupies the space formerly used by Sassafras and B’sghetti’s restaurants. Mystique opened for business in December after the Carson City Board of Supervisors approved its liquor license.

Tuesday’s grand opening celebration included 5-6 different free appetizers, live music, and free champagne to guests.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, LLC on Saturday, Feb. 13 as we focus on northern Nevada jewelry designers. Denise Jenkins, Angie Fluitt, Mauzey Jewelry, and Kathleen Hallamore are just some of the jewelers presenting their one-of-a-kind and signed jewelry.

The day will consist of sparkling wines, as well as some reds, paired with locally made and hand rolled truffles, by Carson City Confections.

Great timing to find that perfect gift for Valentines Day.

Shop locally and support your local economy, while supporting "Your Local Art Gallery."

The U.S. Navy christened its newest fast-transport ship, the USNS Carson City EPF-7 at a ceremony Saturday in Mobile, Alabama. Susan Asbury Crowell, wife of Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell, and sponsor of the ship, officially introduced it with a bottle of champagne during the ceremony, which also featured Nevada Congressman Mark Amodei.

You already know we here at Nevada Humane Society love to brag about our accomplishments and encourage you to support us in all of our lifesaving endeavors. But, what we probably don’t do enough, is offer up our gratitude to you, because without you, we wouldn’t be where we are today.

We’ve made it, Carson City! Today is the last day of 2015, so get your resolutions handy. I’ve got your usual list of all that’s going on in town, organized by start time, but I’ve grouped all of the New Year’s festivities together at the bottom. If you’re looking for a little extra luck in 2016 try wearing red underwear, having a stocked pantry before the day is done, and having cash in your hand when the clock strikes twelve.

THURSDAY: New Year’s Eve

• Carson City School District Winter Break

Happy New Year, Carson City. Dinner, dancing, champagne, and more await you whether you want to head downtown or head to your favorite watering hole. Make sure to make your reservations now or you could miss out on some delicious options. The Carson City Sheriff Department will be out and about to make sure the roadways stay safe, so please designate a driver or call a cab.
AAA TIPSY TOW: 1-800-222-4357 (Free Tow from AAA 6pm until 6am Jan. 1 – you do NOT need to be a AAA member. Stay safe tonight!)
CAPITAL CAB: 775-885-0300

UPDATE: This New Year's Eve event listing has been revised some as of Wednesday. Go here for the latest. Have a safe, happy and prosperous new year!
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Ring in the New Year at one of Carson City’s many hot spots. Champagne toasts, live music, and party favors await almost no matter where you’re headed. Please designate a driver, call a cab, or take advantage of AAA’s Tipsy Tow and get home safely.

Carson City revelers can ring in the New Year in the grand style of the Big Apple during the annual New York New Year’s Eve Black and White Ball 6-10 p.m. Dec. 31.

Partygoers will celebrate with the East Coast as the ball drops on Times Square at 9 p.m. Pacific Standard Time as part of the celebration, which benefits Carson City Library.

The Friends of Carson City Library are hosting their annual New York New Year’ s Eve Party on Thursday, December 31 at 6 pm in the Carson Plaza Event Center on 9th St. across from the Plaza Hotel.

The party begins at 6 pm and lasts until 10 pm with a no host cocktail party starting at 5 pm and the celebration of the New Year at 9 pm with a balloon drop and a champagne toast from the Mayor.

UPDATE: The Light after Dark Walk/Run scheduled at Riverview Park in Carson City tonight has been canceled due to the dangerous conditions of the track from the bad weather. We will be letting everyone know soon when we can reschedule. If anyone has any questions or concerns please call Becca or Traci at (775) 883-7654. Again, we are so sorry for the inconvenience.
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From Carson City to Silver City, Fallon, Virginia City, Sparks and Lake Tahoe, Sunday is filled with activities as we round the corner into the three-day weekend. There's a 5K Remembrance Run in Carson City, a rib cook-off in Sparks, a farm-to-fork festival culinary festival and fireworks at South Lake Tahoe, the Cantaloupe Festival in Fallon, the Comstock Community Rummage Sale in Silver City and the Great Civil War Days Camp at Virginia City.
SUNDAY:

• IHOP 5K Remembrance Run and Walk: free, informal, untimed five-kilometer run/walk is set to start in the parking lot at the Carson City IHOP: 3883 S. Carson St. at 7am and finish at the Nevada Guard's Office of the Adjutant General Complex: 2460 Fairview Dr. (7am-10am; Reflective running/walking gear is recommended and participants should follow the marked course; Civilian participants should arrange ride back to start line)
• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
• Revolution Dog Sports Rat-tacular Barn Hunt and BattleBorn Bonanza Jack Russell Trials at Fuji Park

Don’t be scared. I know you’re going to take one look at this list and get overwhelmed with all the things going on in the area. I’ve written an overview of some of the bigger things here, but take a look below for a complete list of everything that the Carson City area offers.

SATURDAY:

• California Free Fishing Day
• Revolution Dog Sports Rat-tacular Barn Hunt and BattleBorn Bonanza Jack Russell Trials at Fuji Park
• NAA Exhibit by artist Deborah Foster at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Third and Curry Farmers Market; Live Music (8:30am-1pm)

How does a picnic sound? Head to the Capitol Grounds for an afternoon of music beginning with the Champagne Singers at 4:30 p.m. followed by the Reno Video Game Symphony. Bring a chair or blanket, something to snack on, and your friends and family. The Carson City Library is wrapping up its adult summer reading program with a special presentation by adventurer, photographer, cyclist Rick Gunn. Like, did you totally know that Clueless is playing at the Galaxy Theater tonight? Miss out on that? As if.

SUNDAY: Jazz and Beyond

• Hot August Nights in Reno and Sparks
• Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am; $10)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)

After the Friday wind and rain, we are supposed to see some clear skies: but don’t quote me on that. You know how the weather here can be. The Third and Curry Farmers Market vendors are tough, though, so your weekly dose of fresh produce will be waiting for you either way. Don’t miss the autumn plant sale at the Greenhouse Project booth. The Carson City Historical Society hosts their second yard sale of the season at the historic Forman-Roberts House on North Carson Street, so have fun treasure hunting.

SATURDAY: Jazz and Beyond

• Ascent Runs: Genoa Peaks Mad-A-Thon: Ultra 55K; Marathon 26.2M, Half-Marathon 13.1M -Begins at Nixon Park in Genoa (6am; all runners must check-in)
• Hot August Nights in Reno and Sparks