Community Events
Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition launches bicycle safety campaign
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 8:32amThe Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition has launched a multimedia education campaign to promote safe bicycling for Tahoe visitors and residents.
“We hope these safety tips help ensure people enjoy riding their bicycles at Lake Tahoe,” said Curtis Fong, vice president of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. “This is the greatest and most beautiful place in the world to ride a bike, and we want to help make sure that bicyclists are aware of safe riding practices when bicycling on roadways or bike paths around Lake Tahoe.”
Adopt a duck, save a life and take a chance to win a new car from Carson City Toyota
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 12:44pmLet’s get ducky! Nevada Humane Society’s Duck Race & Festival is swimming back for a 7th year with a goal to adopt 30,000 rubber ducks to benefit homeless pets! Adopt a duck now then spend an exciting day in the park to cheer on their duck as they race down the Truckee River.
S'mores n More
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/05/2016 - 1:17pmThis free community event is hosted by The Littlest Things a Carson City, a 501c3 non profit that creates free fun community events throughout the Carson Valley. This event will have s'mores, crafts and the miniature animal petting area. We will also have pony cart rides for a small donation. Click on the flier to enlarge.
2nd Annual Hollywood Gala Honoring Hollywood’s Golden Age
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/18/2016 - 2:51pmJoin us on the Red Carpet for Dinner, Cash Bar, Silent Auction and Raffles on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Gold Dust West Casino, 2171 E. William Street, Carson City, NV 89701. Tickets are $35 Per Person available at Intimate Designs Floral, 444 E. William Street, #14, Carson City, NV 88701 – 775.301.6351.
For more information call Rhonda at 775-315-8495 or email classiccinemaccnv@gmail.com
Nevada Day parade to follow traditional route, partners with Carson City Visitors Bureau
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 7:36pmThe annual Nevada Day parade, which celebrates the state’s admission to the Union in 1864, will run its traditional route north to south along Carson Street in Carson City this year.
“People are used to seeing it start at William Street and ending up at Stewart Street,” said Ken Hamilton, executive director of Nevada Day Inc. “A lot of people watch the parade from the same spot every year, and we didn’t want them to have to change. We decided to stick with tradition.”
13th Annual Crab Feed to be Held March 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 7:46amSurf and Turf will be featured at this year’s 13th Annual Crab Feed scheduled for Saturday, March 5, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street.
This wildly popular annual dinner supports the St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School in Carson City, educating kids in grades K-8 and providing preschool and pre-K programs in its Child Development Center.
Deep Thoughts, Cheap Shots and Bonbons Part II: Items of Community Interest and Concerns
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 10:14pm1. The Mayor’s State of the City Address is scheduled for January 20th and should have been held at the Community Center in the evening (after work hours) and “free to the public” — charging citizens’ admission is simply wrong. Also, is the City's State of the State Address televised and available to the citizens to watch on the City’s access channel? Additionally, his fellow Board members should be given a copy of this community address in advance.
Big-Band Jazz Times Three: Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza XIII set for Jan. 26
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/06/2016 - 1:52amIt's "big-band jazz times three" when the Mile High Jazz Band, Carson High Jazz Band, and Carson Middle School Jazz Band present the 13th annual combined concert, the Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza.
Burners join New Year's Memorial Walk and Wave in memory of Highway Waver Ed Carlson
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/28/2015 - 5:51pmOn New Year’s Day, the fourth annual memorial “Walk and Wave” will be held for Ed “The Waver” Carlson, in downtown Reno. Participants will walk and wave to others, as Ed did during his lifetime, through Downtown Reno north along Virginia St. and then east along E. Fourth St.
Fred Nietz, businessman and Carson City community events organizer, dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 4:35pmLong time community events coordinator Fred Nietz, whose company Arlington Group Events started the very first Silver and Snowflakes Tree Lighting for Carson City Mainstreet, now in its 25th year, passed away Tuesday at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. He was 71.
Banners that highlight the many faces of Carson City placed downtown
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/27/2015 - 6:33pmVisitors to Carson City’s downtown will be greeted by faces of the people who live, play and work in Nevada’s capital city.
Joel Dunn, executive director of the Carson City Visitors Bureau, coordinated the campaign to create 177 two-by-three-foot banners that were hung up Tuesday night along Carson and Curry streets and Fairview Drive.
Carson City Visitors Bureau announces business alliance
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/12/2015 - 6:00pmThe Carson City Visitors Bureau announced Monday the creation of the Business Alliance Network, a system to support area professionals.
“The businesses in our community play a vital role in creating a memorable experience for the more than 700,000 visitors who come to the capital each year,” said Joel Dunn, executive director of the visitors bureau. “In turn, those visitors play a crucial role in the success our business — driving more than 30 percent of taxable sales.”
He said the new alliance will connect the two.
Friday lineup: Carson City Jazz festival features Count Basie tribute among 3 venues
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 10:28amJazz & Beyond, Carson City Music Festival, continues on today, Friday, with three free events. The main, special event is the Count Basie 111th Birthday Bash, 8 to 10 p.m., on the Third Street Stage between Carson and Curry Streets in Carson City.
The Music Festival began in 2004 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of William "Count" Basie, Aug. 21, 1904-April 26, 1984.
Humane Society rubber duck adoption challenge continues with Aug. 23 main event
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/12/2015 - 12:39pmThere are less than two weeks left until Nevada Humane Society’s Duck Race and Festival. Adopt now then join in on the fun on August 23. Adoption fees are just $5 for rubber ducks with all proceeds benefitting homeless pets. Adoption locations include:
Humane Society's duck race grand prize courtesy of Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/23/2015 - 1:55pmNevada Humane Society is issuing a big public thanks to Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota Scion for generously donating a 2015 Toyota Corolla as the grand prize for the annual Duck Race and Festival set for Sunday, August 23 in Reno.
On race day, 30,000 bright yellow rubber ducks will race down the Truckee River to raise money and awareness for homeless pets. The first duck — not necessarily the fastest duck — to reach the finish line and enter the official duck trap will be the grand prize winner and can walk away with the Toyota Corolla that night.
WNC Student Veterans Club serves pancake breakfast to raise money for trip
Submitted by Rachel Spacek on Sun, 07/19/2015 - 10:11amThe smell of hot pancakes and sausage was a delicious invitation to local families at the Elks Lodge in Carson City on Sunday morning. Breakfast was served up sizzling by the Western Nevada College Student Veterans Club, which hosted the event to raise money to send seven students to Orlando for the student Veterans of America Conference in January.
The Student Veterans Club aims to advance the quality of life and education for student veterans. The club gives back to the community by funding veterans' needs and participating in community events such as the suicide awareness walk.
Rubber duck adoptions now open for Nevada Humane Society’s Duck Race and Festival
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 2:24pmPresented by Petco Foundation, Nevada Humane Society’s Duck Race and Festival is swimming back for a 6th year with a goal to adopt 30,000 rubber ducks to benefit homeless pets. The community is encouraged to adopt a rubber duck now then spend a fun-filled day in the park to cheer on their duck as they race down the Truckee River. The grand prize is a 2015 Toyota Corolla generously donated by Dick Campagni’s Carson City Toyota Scion.
Kids and volunteers work their clay magic at Project Carson City Empty Bowls event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/08/2015 - 3:32pmThe Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, Project Empty Bowls Carson City and Deloitte Consulting partnered Friday for a pottery event that brought dozens of children who created and crafted more than 150 clay mugs and bowls.
Deloitte Consulting provided 10 volunteers for the event and has donated 600 pounds of clay that will be used for bowl making projects throughout the year. Friday's event brought nearly 100 children, plus their parents, grandparents and family members.
Vacation Bible School at Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/02/2015 - 9:04pmFace your fears and join us for the ride of your life in Colossal Coaster World. Participants will learn about facing fear and trusting God. Activities will include a Bible Lesson, Snacks, Crafts, Music, and Games. Preschool Ages 3 and 4, Elementary grades Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Register online, in-person, or call the church office. This event is totally FREE!
June 15-19, 6:00pm-8:30pm
For more information, call 775-246-4430
or visit ccdayton.org
Municipal candidate meet-and-greets planned for North Las Vegas
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/12/2015 - 1:17pmNorth Las Vegans will have an opportunity to quiz candidates running for municipal offices at two upcoming community events....
Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza Jan. 27 at the Carson City Community Center
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/18/2015 - 2:44amIt's "big-band jazz times three" when the Mile High Jazz Band, Carson High Jazz Band, and Carson Middle School Jazz Band present the 12th annual combined concert, the Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza..
The Extravaganza is Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015, 7 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street. The event is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association and the Carson City Band Association as a benefit for Carson High instrumental music programs.
Senator Square: Carson High seniors volunteer during Carson City election
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/30/2014 - 6:12amCarson High School seniors recently volunteered for the 2014 General elections in Carson City. Emely Lopez, Claudia Vazquez, Kimberly Torres, Karina Munoz, Maria Pacheco, Deanna Earwicker, and Amber Seifert spent the day at the polls welcoming and assisting voters. Each year, CHS government teachers work in conjunction with the Carson City Clerk-Recorder’s office to provide student volunteers for the elections. We’d like to wish out-going Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover the best of luck in his retirement and we look forward to continuing our relationship with that office as Ms.
Dave Cook, Candidate for Nevada Assembly District 40
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/22/2014 - 3:47pmHi…I’m Dave Cook….
Candidate for Nevada Assembly, district 40 (Carson
City, and south Washoe County), democrat, age 64.
I am a fourth generation Nevadan. I have lived in Carson City for thirty-five years, where I raised my two daughters. Both are now college graduates.
I'm a retired emeritus awarded college professor of business and
economics from Western Nevada College, where I taught for almost
thirty years here in Carson City.
I graduated from UNLV with bachelor degrees in Accounting and Political Science, and an MBA in Business and Economics.
V&T Wine, Cheese and Dessert Train set for April 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 8:53pmThe Fifth Annual V&T Wine, Cheese and Dessert Train, sponsored by the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014.
The Train departs Carson City Eastgate Depot at 10:00am for a trip through the Comstock to Virginia City and will return to Carson City at 3:00pm. Tickets are $70.00 per person. Ticket includes: Wine, Cheese and Dessert to and from Virginia City, lunch in Virginia City, a shuttle to and from the Virginia City station to Main Street, plus other amenities.
Capital Business Network (CBN) meets every Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/13/2014 - 9:27amCapital Business Network (CBN) meets every Wednesday. The meetings include a breakfast of your choice. The meetings are structured, but informal, and afford each member a chance to offer a short business commercial.
In addition, each member delivers a 10 minute presentation about his or her business to the general membership approximately once per quarter. Business issues, upcoming events, mixers, community events, trade shows, etc are discussed each week. Referrals are exchanged by the members and ideas are offered.
Deep Thoughts, Cheap Thoughts and Bonbons
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/01/2014 - 3:09pmThe New Year has begun, and quite surprisingly the past year has gone by extremely fast. Unsurprisingly, rarely did anything surprise me during my first year as a Supervisor. Granted there are moments when one believes he/she is making the right and prudent decision, but I did learn that regardless of how one votes, there will always be consequences.
What is most popular in the public opinion could and often does influence and create pressure for city staff to revitalize their position on the issues of the day, and then they may or may not make an agenda item for that subject matter.
Big-Band twice in one night with Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/23/2013 - 9:54amIt's "big-band jazz times two" when the Carson High Jazz Band and the Mile High Jazz Band present their eleventh annual combined concert, the Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 7:00 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The Extravaganza is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association and the Carson City Band Association as a benefit for Carson High music programs.
Carson City National Night Out ranks among best in the U.S.
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2013 - 5:05pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office has been informed that this year’s National Night Out, held in Mills Park in August, has been awarded 5th place among communities nationwide of populations between 50,000 and 99,999.
Carson City placed just behind Maple Grove, MN, Terre Haute, IN, Brooklyn Park MN, and Suffolk, Va. This award is Carson City’s eleventh consecutive year of receiving national recognition, each year climbing higher on the placement list of top rated community events.
Great Basin Food Co-op holds community events throughout October
Submitted by Nevada Media Alliance on Sun, 10/27/2013 - 3:06pmCarson City 'Beat the Flu Blues' campaign a success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/15/2013 - 9:34amCarson City Health and Human Services is pleased to announce the success of the 2012–13 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Community Outreach Campaign, “Beat the Flu Blues.”
The agency conducted 69 community vaccination clinics that provided more than 10,700 influenza vaccinations throughout the quad-county area of Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties. Our local clinic provided an additional 1,259 flu vaccinations. In all, CCHHS increased the number of flu doses given during the 2012 season by 10 percent.