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Autumn Music: Mile High Jazz Band, Jakki Ford featured Tuesday at Living the Good Life
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 2:08pmEnjoy an evening of big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Jakki Ford on Tuesday, October 8, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Admission is free and donations are welcome. Dinner and late night menus are available.
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.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Sept. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 5:37pmAs we make our way to Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, events around the capital city include a job fair at the Carson Nugget, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs, a Fat Tuesday business networking event, Culinary Traveler’s Club at Bleu Cafe and more.
Nevada Day Parade seeks Parade Marshal Volunteers
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 9:13amThere’s no real Nevada Day without the Nevada Day Parade, and there’s no parade without parade marshals.
Marshals are an integral part of the parade. They’re on the ground floor making sure that the parade entires are situated before the parade, and they make sure they flow smoothly during the parade.
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!
Relay for Life fundraiser Tuesday at Carson City Firehouse Subs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 12:14pmFirehouse Subs in Carson City is the place to be Tuesday evening for dinner, and a fundraiser for the Carson City and Douglas County Relay for Life.
Local Senior Living Communities Recognized for Outstanding Care and Achievement in Long-term Care
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 1:57pmDuring the annual Perry Foundation Endeavor Awards dinner on Aug. 20 at The Grove at South Creek, Carson City-based Mission Senior Living team members were presented four Endeavor Awards for outstanding care and achievement in post-acute and long-term care in Nevada. MSL offers assisted living and memory care services at locations in Nevada, Oregon, and Arizona.
Carson City deputies make arrests for DUI hit and run, domestic battery and warrants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 10:37amA 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and hit and run after allegedly crashing into a vehicle, flipping off the driver of the vehicle and then driving home, a sheriff's report states.
Events around Carson City area for Tuesday, Sept. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 6:32pmHeading into Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, events around the capital city include a TRIAD presentation for Carson City residents on the new Smart911 system, a discussion of the sheriff's office Mobile Outreach Safety Team at a meeting of the Carson City Republican Women organization, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a Fat Tuesday Business Networking event at J's Bistro in Dayton, family craft night at the library and more.
Carson City's newest Basque restaurant, the Martin Hotel, to close at end of the month
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 10:33amThe Martin Hotel Basque Restaurant opened nearly one year ago at 308 Curry Street in Carson City, and now at the end of September they’ll be closing their doors.
Have A Heart fundraiser for Carson City area FISH a huge success
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 12:25pmThank you to everyone who made the Friends in Service Helping, 8th annual Have A Heart fundraiser a success. Due to the generosity and kind-heartedness of the community, this year was the most successful yet!
Senator Square: Carson High School opens doors and hearts to everyone
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 8:03amEditor’s Note: This week's guest writer is Kelly K. Edmundson, MA, MFT, LCADC(P). Kelly is the Lead Safe School Professional School Mental Health Worker III at Carson High School.
Carson High School will again open its doors a little wider and longer for the 3rd Annual Back-to-School Night like no other Sept. 9. Open House, Open Hearts is a community event focused on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing parent and guardian engagement at CHS, and celebrating the community, creativity, and diverse talents of Carson City.
26th Annual 'Making a Difference' Golf Tournament hosted by Dayton Chamber Oct. 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 2:18pmThe seasons are changing and fall is considered as one the most beautiful seasons of all. What better way to leave summer and embrace the change than by pulling out the clubs and shoes and taking a few swings at our 26th annual "Making a Difference" Golf Tournament.
Carson High School to host community-focused Back-to-School Night
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 10:19amThis Monday, Sept. 9, Carson High School will open their doors for the third annual “Open House, Open Hearts” Back-to-School event. The community event starting at 4:30 p.m. will focus on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing guardian engagement at Carson High School and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.
Carson City Leisure Hour Club Meets a Self-Declared Space Junkie
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 9:45amCarson City resident Maxine Hauser Nietz will share her love of space and her work with NASA during the Leisure Hour Club’s September meeting. The organization will begin its 124th year on Wednesday, Sept. 18 with Nietz’s presentation and a business meeting.
Job fair at Carson Nugget, Relay for Life fundraiser and more: Tuesday events around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 6:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 27, 2019 we're looking at continued hot weather around the capital city, with daytime highs in the mid to upper 90s. Ahead is a job fair at the Carson Nugget, a Fat Tuesday business networking gathering, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, free skin cancer testing offered by Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Institute, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.
Relay for Life dinner fundraiser Tuesday at Firehouse Subs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 8:48pmThere will be a dinner time fundraiser for Carson City, Douglas County Relay for life this Tuesday evening, August 27 at Firehouse Subs in Carson City.
Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.
State Republicans Need New Leadership (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/24/2019 - 10:37amNevada Republicans meet in Winnemucca September 7 to elect our leaders for the 2020 campaign. We need to turn Nevada red for two reasons: 1) to help re-elect Donald Trump president; and 2) to win enough legislative seats to assure the 2021 redistricting will be a fair process, not another Democrat gerrymandering riot.
HopeFest, Comstock rodeo and jazz festival finale: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including HopeFest9 on Friday, dirt bike races at Fuji Park, a job fair at Eagle Valley Children's Home, and the final weekend of the Jazz and Beyond festival and Levitt AMP outdoor concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.
Fitness, music, film and Count Basie: Events around Carson City for Tuesday, August 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 6:31pmHaving made it through the first day of school in Carson City, it is onward and upward as we head into Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Events around the area include fitness hikes and bike ride, a free floral design class at Silver City School House, art showings and Congressman Mark Amodei at Casino Fandango. Also featured is the launch of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the community center, a jazz quintet performance at Comma Courtyard and the 115th birthday celebration of Count Basie as part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival. Enjoy the day.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Fulbright Scholars arrive in America, visit Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 12:07pmThe future of our world shines ever so bright, and the good energy is ever so palpable, as we welcome 75 Fulbright Scholars from 47 countries to America. These are the best and the brightest and they will do great things.
Lake Tahoe is a gateway for these young superstars, thanks to the Northern Nevada International Center and UNR.
Silver State Model T Ford Club to Hold Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 7:16amThe Silver State Model T Ford Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 20 at Red’s Old 395 Grill, 10455 S. Carson Street in Carson City.
Optional no-host dinner precedes the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in Model T Ford cars or trucks is welcome to attend.
This club is organized to have fun, go on tours and help each other with our Model Ts. Spouses are also welcome.
For information, call club president Dick Markley at (575) 654-0124 or Wendell Newman at (775) 721-7949.
Dinner and Concert Combo: Wheeled Food Wednesday and jazz trio at BAC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 10:58amIt’s still summer, so Wheeled Food Wednesdays are still rolling through each week to the Brewery Art Center to bring great food to the community. This week, in cooperation with Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, the Wesley Orsolic Trio will be playing a live show at the BAC from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Carson City ESL program founder among 4 picked for prestigious Manhattan Institute award
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/13/2019 - 5:58pmA Carson City-based nonprofit that teaches the English language to those preparing for U.S. citizenship — and whose founder was recognized in December 2018 as a finalist for the CNN Hero Award — has been picked to receive a national recognition award from the prestigious Manhattan Institute.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
Carson High Football Boosters to host annual Kick-Off Dinner on August 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 11:35amOn August 17, at 5:30 pm at Rob McFadden Plaza in Carson City, CHS Head Football Coach Blair Roman will induct the 2019 Carson Football Hall of Fame Class.
National Night Out, film classic at BAC, fitness events and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 7:48pmHeading into Tuesday Aug. 6, which means the safest family celebration of the year at the 17th annual Carson City National Night Out. This is an event like no other, where agencies who work in areas of public health and safety gather at Mills Park to meet with Carson City residents. This event features 3 hours of information booths, games, demonstrations, food and fun. Also happening Tuesday is a free robotics mini-camp for kids in nearby Silver City, Reciprocity Inc. will host a fundraiser at Rustically Divine, there's the Culinary Traveler’s Club's Polynesian Paradise featured at Bleu Café; the Carson City Classic Cinema Club will feature a Sci-Fi favorite at the BAC, plus fitness outings and more. Hug your children. Enjoy.
NAS Fallon Installation Training Officer to Speak on Anti-Terrorism Training
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 1:28pmThe Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States will hold this quarter’s Dinner and meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City. The Social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.