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Senator Square: Walmart awards Carson High School cheerleaders $5,000 grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 7:58amCarson High School cheerleaders cheered as they entered Walmart in Carson City and then performed two more cheers on top of that. There is an old saying found in a very old book which says, “You have not because you ask not.”
Holiday Bazaar at St. Peter's in Carson City offers crafts, food and festive atmosphere
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:51pmSt. Peter's Episcopal Church in downtown Carson City at the corner of Telegraph and Division streets will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Items available include hand-crafted notecards, hand-made apparel, accessories, and items for the home. Raggedy Ann dolls and Christmas bears will provide unique gifts.
Pajama Storytime moving to 5:30 p.m. in November
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 12:40pmArtists sought for Carson Valley Art Association's Nevada Day Art Show, deadline is Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 8:32amCall for Artists for the Carson Valley Art Association upcoming Annual Scholarship Art Show, Nevada Day weekend, October 25-27 at the CVIC Hall, 1502 Esmeralda Ave., Minden.
Artists from Nevada, adjoining California counties and high school students are encouraged to participate.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Future Health Professionals winners named
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 8:05amThe results of the Carson High Schol HOSA Future Health Professionals career display winners are in, and the 1st Place winners are Faith Luis and Ava Ponczoch, 2nd Place are Millie Arroyo and Julia Kaiser, and 3rd Place winners are Brooklyn Robertson and Nick Batien.
Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:26amGood morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!
Family train rides in Carson City, Virginia City plus ghost walk, art fair and lots of pumpkins as region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 6:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include Harvest Train festivities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Thomas the Tank Engine and steam train rides in Virginia City, the first-ever Gandy Dance in Dayton, October Ghost Walk Tours through downtown Carson City and more!
Carson City Emblem Club hosts community craft fair this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 3:20pmThe Carson City Emblem Club No. 507 invites the community to a craft fair this Saturday, Oct. 19 at the Elks Lodge. Among items available will be jewelry, handmade crafts, Halloween and Christmas items, quilts and much more.
The Carson City Fair is now taking applications today for volunteers, committee members
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:04amThe Carson City Fair has been steadily growing and coming into its own the last few years, and has now decided to form an independent non-profit organization dedicated to continuing their work.
Train rides, moonlit hikes, flea markets and more: Events and Happenings for Sunday, Oct. 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:49pmGood morning Carson City and happy Sunday! If you haven’t had a chance to ride the V&T Train, today is the last day of the season! In addition we’ve got a great list of events for the region, so check below to plan your day!
Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04amGood 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
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:44pmHeading 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!
The Timeless Design of JoAnn F. Axford featured at Vasefinder Museum inside Charlie B Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 7:14amInitially, I collected many of the Arts and Crafts as well as WPA Art Deco Era American pottery makers in clay before focusing on the American Studio Pottery Movement. And from my collecting, I have always sought examples that have a timeless design.
Carson City says goodbye to the Farmer’s Market, welcomes in Fall
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 12:03pmToday was the last day of the Carson City Farmers Market which has been going strong since Spring every Saturday. Carsonites gathered at the market for the last chance at locally grown fruits and veggies, delicious cheeses and meats, homemade crafts and all manner of trinkets and activities.
Til next year, market, we say goodbye and happy Fall.
Dog Shows, Candy Dance, Garage Sales and more: Events and Happenings for Saturday, September 28
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 12:07amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday!
On the docket today we have a dog show at Fuji Park, a Community Garage Sale, the famous Genoa Candy Dance, and much more.
Check below for a full list of activities:
Saturday, September 28
Beatles tribute, Genoa Candy Dance, Street Vibrations, dog show and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 6:03pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of jam-packed activities over the next three days. Events include the 100th annual Candy Dance in Genoa, the Carson City Community Center Garage Sale, free walks at Nevada State Parks, Virginia City’s Street Vibrations Fall Rally, the 31st annual All-Breed Dog Shows, The Beatles Flashback tribute band concert and much more!
Native and Newcomers Club of Carson City: A primer of who we are and what we do
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 4:54pmMany have asked what the Native and Newcomers Club is all about and what we do. Here's a chance for you to get to know us better as we aim to promote positive programs in Carson City.
Liquidation Store on Highway 50 East in Carson City to hold Sept. 27-29 soft opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 4:07pmAmeriwade Liquidations of Carson City is doing final preparations for the grand opening of a Liquidation Outlet at 3579 Highway 50 E., Suite 207 in Carson City. Initial sale dates are Sept. 27-29, 2019 in the industrial park next to Classy Seconds and across from the Goodwill.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 7:21amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, Sept. 22. 2019. Activities in the pipeline include a Muscle Powered bike ride, Dayton Valley Days street festival and pet parade, the final Chautauqua of the 2019 Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park festival season, Carson City Chapter of Raider Nation's Game Watch at Jimmy Gs, a history walk at Genoa's Mormon Station State Historic Park, A V&T train ride and more. Enjoy your day.
Carson City’s Rockabilly Riot brings cars, pin-ups, crafts and music to Mills Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 2:41pmRockabilly Riot was held from Thursday evening through Saturday, and included vintage cars, pin up girls, craft vendors, food, roller derby, music, and more!
To learn more about Rockabilly Riot, click here.
Pooches, pin ups, produce and more: events for Carson City on Saturday, September 21
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 12:45amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a bunch of great events going on today including Rockabilly Riot day three, the annual Pooch Plunge, and much more!
Saturday, September 21
Rockabilly Riot, cancer awareness fitness events, Dayton Valley Days and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 7:43pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Rockabilly Riot car show, Dayton Valley Days, a pancreatic cancer awareness walk at Silver Oak Golf Course, the annual Pooch Plunge at the Carson Aquatic Facility, horse endurance races in Virginia City, history talks at Mormon Station Park and much more!
Ghost tours, show-n-shine, chili cook-off and more featured at 2019 Dayton Valley Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 4:48pmThe 31st annual Dayton Valley Days kicks off this weekend with a street festival, food booths, plenty of games for kids, a host of family entertainment options including gold panning, ghost tours, a vehicle show and shine, chili cook-off, Sunday pet parade and more.
Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market, Oct. 12-13, Fuji Park, Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 3:38pmCome on down for some fun at the market! You never know what you will find at the flea market. Many vendors to choose from with arts, crafts, antiques, jewelry and so much more. Open Sat. October. 12..8-3 and Sun. 9-3.. Admission is $1 for adults and kids under 18 are free. For more info on being a vendor call (775) 315-0008 or (775) 882-4717.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Sept. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 11:15pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to get hot again today with a high of 93, but don’t worry, as we get out further into the week the weather will turn more autumnal with highs in the 70s. It could be the last hot day for a while, at least until a freak 90s+ hot day in November followed by a week long blizzard, so enjoy it while it’s here!
Today on the docket we have the farmers market, a Celtic fair at Dangberg Ranch, craft shows, and more! Check below to see the events throughout the weekend:
Saturday, September 14
Art festival, Celtic faire, awareness walks, bike rides and more: Carson City region prepares for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 7:55pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region packed with excitement over the next three days. Events include the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, suicide awareness walks in Carson City, a Celtic faire at Dangberg Home Ranch, the ninth annual Edible Pedal bike ride at Bowers Mansion, train rides in Virginia City and much more!
Cooking classes, camel races, craft fairs and more: events in Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 11:06pmHappy Sunday Carson City! On the docket today we’ve got bicycle rides, flea markets, cooking classes, camel races, and more!
Check below for more information:
Art fairs, camel races, train rides and more: events and happenings in the Carson City region for Saturday, Sept. 7
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 12:29amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ll see a high in the mid 80s and a low in the mid to low 40s, which to me sounds like Fall is right around the corner!
We’ve got a ton of great events today and tomorrow, so check them out below:
Memorial run, history walks, camel races, veteran resource fair and more: Carson City region gears up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 6:36pmHeading into the weekend, there’s plenty of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include an artists fair at Carson Mall, the 60th annual camel and ostrich races in Virginia City, a memorial run in Carson City, the 28th annual Oktoberfest in Gardnerville, a Veterans Resource Fair at Carson Nugget, history walks at Mormon Station Park, live comedy and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:32pmMoving into Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, there's another chance for thunderstorms headed our way and then a bit of a cool down going into the weekend. Looking around the capital city Thursday there's a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, auditions for V&T Railway's Polar Express, art showings, a host of activities at the Carson City Library, a Muscle Powered morning hike and more.