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Outdoors with Don Q: Reminder to apply for big game hunting tags by April 20
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 12:20pmThis is a final reminder that if you're one of many tens of thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2015 hunting tag, the final deadline for receiving your application will be 5 p.m. Monday, April 20, if submitted by mail or by 11 p.m. Monday, April 20, if submitted via the internet.
Wednesday, April 8: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 5:43amWednesdays are such a good day for music in Carson City. Lunchtime blues at Comma Coffee, Three Olives and a Twist leading the Jazz Jam at Sassafras, tunes to dine by at Z’ Bistro, Glen Eagles, and Living the Good Life. Shake yourself out of the mid-week doldrums with some Line Dancing at Carson Lanes. Check out the list for all your options.
WEDNESDAY:
- Carson School District Spring Break
- Latino Lobby Day at the Legislature
- Customer Appreciation Month: free glazed donut with medium drink at Dunkin Donuts
Silver State Tag offers the hunt of a lifetime
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/03/2015 - 11:06amUsually if you were offered the chance at hunting a premier big game species anywhere in Nevada, you would think that’s a pretty good deal. With the Silver State Tag, however, that’s just the beginning.
The Silver State Tag already allows hunters the opportunity to hunt one of four big game species (mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, Nelson (desert) bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope) anywhere in the state, but this year the winner could also walk away with thousands of dollars’ worth of hunting gear and services.
Nevada big game 2015 hunting tag applications now open
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 10:48amIf you’re interested in hunting big game in Nevada this year, the Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to remind everyone that the big game tag application process is now open as of Monday, March 23.
2015 Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 12:15pmIt's back and better than ever! The 2015 edition of the Escape From Prison Hill trail half marathon and 10K races.
The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon and 10K in Carson City, Nevada, is happening on Saturday, April 18, 2015.
The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon is a challenging trail run with great views of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada valleys, and the Nevada State Prison! The 10K packs the same views and less challenging terrain in a shorter distance. More information and signup links can be found at the Tahoe Mountain Milers web site, www.tahoemtnmilers.org/efph.html.
2015 Escape From Prison Hill Trail Challenge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/13/2015 - 5:50pmIt's here and better than ever! The 2015 edition of the Escape From Prison Hill trail half marathon and 10K races.
The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon and 10K in Carson City, Nevada, is happening on Saturday, April 18, 2015.
The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon is a challenging trail run with great views of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada valleys, and the Nevada State Prison.
The 10K packs the same views and less challenging terrain in a shorter distance. More information and signup links can be found at the Tahoe Mountain Milers web site, www.tahoemtnmilers.org/efph.html.
Valentine Craft Fair inside Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 02/10/2015 - 2:50pmHandmade craft items, handmade wooden furniture, jewelry, baskets for everyone on your list. Vinyl sweetheart tiles and glassware. Scarves, leg Warmers, drawings, balloon blow ups, Himalayan salt lamps, Mary Kay and much much more. Stop on your lunch hour or after work.
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 31 - Feb. 1
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 01/30/2015 - 6:26pmThere are a few big questions to ask yourself this weekend. Patriots or Seahawks? Where are you going to watch the game? And who is going to have the best commercial? Just remember to be safe on game day and have a designated driver handy.
Speaking of sports, sign-ups are going on Saturday for Little League, AYSO, and the Sierra Nevada Football League. Spring is almost upon us without ever really giving us a decent taste of winter.
Sierra Lutheran High School Gifts of Grace Dinner Auction
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/16/2015 - 5:01pmSierra Lutheran High School Gifts of Grace Dinner Auction Enjoy fine dining, student performances, and unique opportunities while supporting local students and families! Please join us for our annual dinner and auction on Saturday, March 7, 2015.
Activities include an elegant dinner prepared by The Carson Valley Inn, silent auction for unique gifts and activities, live auction for vacation and party packages as well as drawings (Dollar$ for Scholar$) for a 2-n-1 Lenovo Laptop, a $500 Home Depot card and a $500 gas card.
St. Marys Art and Retreat Center in Virginia City to hold Saturday reception
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/11/2014 - 3:51pmSt. Marys Arts and Retreat Center in Virginia City will host a reception for its art show “a winter tonic” on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 from 1 to 4 p.m. The reception will feature the work of Danish artist Nes Lerpa, Megan Berner, Jessica White and Dusty Roads artists.
Folk musicians Paula Frazer, Jacob Aranda, and David Cuetter will perform. In addition, the exhibit will include the best work from students in the Reno High School Advanced Art class. Kelsey Rolling, Emily Jiang, and Tyler Hart are students of Lauren Gandolfo.
Outdoors with Don Q: Scouting for buck mule deer in the mountains
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 7:40amLast week, Rob Buonamici of Carson City and I spent a fun-filled day, "supposedly" scouting for buck mule deer.
I say supposedly, because we actually spent the day, having a ton of fun, enjoying the scenery and my taking a whole bunch of photos (over 60!) We were in Nevada's Big Game Management Area 192.
That Management Area is bounded by U.S. 50 on the north side, the California state line on the south side, U.S. 395 on the east side and Lake Tahoe on the west side.
HotSpot Yoga Studio and Fitness Defined celebrates Sept. 6 grand opening
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 08/30/2014 - 10:59amHotSpot Yoga Studio and Fitness Defined will celebrate their grand opening Saturday, Sept. 6 with ample, healthy activities planned, and a food drive for the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.
Festivities will run from 4 p.m to 8 p.m., with raffle drawings at 6 p.m. Free yoga classes will be held at 8 and 9:30 a.m., 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., to introduce this fantastic new health opportunity right here in Carson City. HotSpot Yoga is located inside Fitness Defined Personal Training, 195 E Winnie Lane, Carson City.
Carson City Mint Coin Show and Fair runs today and Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/13/2014 - 3:15pmUPDATE: Yogi Berra may have said, “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore,” but at the 2014 Carson City Mint Coin Show and Fair, the value is in the eye of the beholder. Sharp skilled dealers will buy, sell, trade and offer their expertise with free appraisals during the two-day event today, Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23. Held this year at both the Nevada State Museum and the Carson Nugget, the fair includes activities for children, prize drawings, lectures, coin sales and free appraisals with admission.
Young students learn computer programming and 3D design at UNR summer camp
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/30/2014 - 2:34pmThe fourth graders worked at the computer screens for hours, fingers dancing over the keyboard and figures on the screen spinning, growing and changing colors. And, their parents were happy. The students weren’t playing games; they were designing and building things like a whistle, buildings, hot air balloon, cars, DNA models, bracelets, airplanes and more, using a 3-D modeling and CAD design program.
Fizz! Boom! Read! And Spark a Reaction: Join the Summer Reading Program
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/11/2014 - 5:55pmFizz! Boom! Read! And Spark a Reaction this summer at the Carson City Library and discover the amazing world of science. The 2014 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, a reading club, and more.
There is a Read-to-Me portion of the program that families are invited to join as well. Registration for the Summer Reading Program has begun and continues this Saturday, June 14th, at the annual Kiwanis Breakfast for Books. The pancake breakfast will take place on the library lawn from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
Outdoors with Don Q: Here's who will be going big game hunting this fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 7:32amIt’s official: Systems Consultants, the private computer firm in Fallon that conducts the annual computerized drawings for Nevada’s big game hunting tags, has posted the results of the 2014 drawings at its website for the entire world to see.
Outdoors with Don Q: Final reminder to apply for big game hunting tags
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 10:03amThis is a final reminder that if you're one of many tens of thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2014 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert (Nelson) Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Rocky Mountain Goat in the State of Nevada, now is the time to submit your application(s) to hunt one or more of the species listed above.
Outdoors with Don Q: It’s that time of the year for Nevada big game hunters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/27/2014 - 1:11pmThis is a reminder that if you're one of many tens of thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2014 hunting tag for Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Mule Deer, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert (Nelson) Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Elk and Rocky Mountain Goat in the State of Nevada, be advised it is now time to submit your application(s) to hunt one or more of the big game species.
Sportsman groups offer prizes to Nevada big game hunters in Silver State Tag drawings
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/20/2014 - 4:32pmNo offense, but if you don’t put in for a Silver State Tag when the big game application period opens on Monday, you must not like hunting very much.
The Silver State Tag already allows hunters the chance to hunt one of four premier big game species (mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, Nelson (desert) bighorn sheep and pronghorn antelope) anywhere in the state, but now you also have the chance to win thousands of dollars of hunting gear as well.
Escape From Prison Hill Trail 1/2 Marathon & 10K
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/05/2014 - 9:54amIt's back and better than ever: the 2014 edition of the Escape From Prison Hill trail half marathon and 10K races!The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon and 10K in Carson City, Nevada, is happening on Saturday, April 19. The Escape from Prison Hill Half Marathon is a challenging trail run with great views of the Sierra Nevada, Nevada valleys, and the Nevada State Prison! The 10K packs the same views and less-challenging terrain in a shorter distance.
Grand Opening at Paradise Salon Spa Wellness
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/03/2014 - 6:40pmCarson's City’s ultimate haven for relaxation and self-care — Paradise Salon, Spa & Wellness — is celebrating its grand opening on March 27, 28 & 29. Join us for the festivities. There will be lots of events and lots of prizes.
Each day we will be giving away a $2400.00 GRAND PRIZE for one year of unlimited FAR infrared sauna day passes ~ or ~ one year of unlimited therapy pool day passes, as well as many other services and products. Come in and fill out your entry form.
Gifts of Grace Dinner Auction
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/19/2014 - 2:36pmEnjoy fine dining, student performances, and unique opportunities while supporting local students and families at the Sierra Lutheran High School Gifts of Grace annual dinner and auction Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Genoa Lakes Golf Club.
Activities include an elegant dinner prepared by The Supper Club at Genoa Lakes Golf Club, silent auction for unique gifts and activities, live auction for vacation and party packages as well as drawings (Dollar$ for Scholar$) for a Smart TV, HP 2-in-1 Notebook and a $500 gas card.
Super Bowl Party and Super Bowl Cross Country Shoot Out with Shotgun Start
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 1:10pmEMPIRE RANCH GOLF COURSE & MALLARDS RESTAURANT
1875 Fair Way Pro Shop: 1.775.885.2100
Carson City, NV 89701 Mallards: 1.775.885.1019
(Hwy 50 E, across from Post Office, turn on Empire Ranch Rd, turn left on Clubhouse)
SUPERBOWL CROSS COUNTRY SHOOT OUT & PARTY
Flighted format based on individual handicap. Gross winner for each flight.
When: Super Bowl Sunday
CCAI Courthouse Gallery Exhibition with Suzanne Kanatsiz
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/20/2014 - 1:00pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Seven Sennings", by artist Suzanne Kanatsiz at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery from February 7 – May 29, 2014. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Friday, February 7, 5-7pm. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
Carson City Democratic Women's Club Holiday Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/06/2013 - 7:11pmCOME ONE COME ALL FOR TURKEY AND THE FIXIN'S
PLUS WHAT YOU BRING AS A POTLUCK DISH. YUM
ALSO BRING A RAFFLE GIFT SO WE CAN HAVE LOTS OF PRESENTS TO SHARE. WE WILL HAVE A HOT DRINK, OR BRING YOUR OWN DRINK. DON'T FORGET THE GAMES WE WILL PLAY. THERE WILL BE PRIZES!!
THE FUN STARTS AT 11:00 AM TO GET YOUR FOOD AND DRINK. THE PROGRAM STARTING WITH SOME RAFFLE DRAWINGS, STARTS AT 11:30 AM.
THERE IS NO BUSINESS EXCEPT WE WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE FASHION SHOW AS WE HAVE A FABULOUS IDEA WHICH WILL DRAW A BIG CROWD.
Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Parade today through Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 09/14/2013 - 10:39amToday, Saturday, is the 12th annual Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Parade through Carson City.
Hosted by the Iron Nation Motorcycle Club, festivities begin at the Carson City Harley-Davidson, registration continues through 11 a.m. followed by opening ceremonies, including a presentation of the color guard, guest speakers and the National Anthem.
12 Annual 'Never Forget 9/11' Motorcycle Run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/04/2013 - 9:29pmOn Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Carson City Harley-Davidson in Carson City, Nevada, the 12th Annual Never Forget 9/11 Memorial Motorcycle Run Parade will take place. Let us come together in memory of the vicious attack on our country and the many innocent people whose lives were taken so violently.
Outdoors with Don Q: Those going, not going big game hunting this fall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 8:23amIt’s now official: Systems Consultants, the private computer firm in Fallon that conducts the annual computerized drawings for Nevada’s big game hunting tags, has posted the results of the 2013 drawings at Internet website www.huntnevada.com for the whole world to see.
There were a whole bunch of winners and a heck of a lot more losers in this year’s drawings for tags for Pronghorn Antelope, Black Bear, Mule Deer, Rocky Mt. Elk, California Bighorn Sheep, Desert Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mt. Bighorn Sheep and Rocky Mt. Goat.
Evans Drawings featured at LXS beginning April 29
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 4:09pmDrawings by North Las Vegas artist Marylou Evans are the latest creations featured at the Nevada Legislature at LXS, the Legislative eXhibition Series gallery in Carson City. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. adjacent to the Caucus Deli, the LXS displays Evans’ work April 29 through May 17. Managed by the Artist Services Program of the Nevada Arts Council, the Legislative eXhibition Series has provided a spotlight on the Silver State's breadth of contemporary and folk artists during the biennial session since 1985.
Earth Week celebrated at Western Nevada College campuses in Carson City, Fallon
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 11:28amTwo free lectures by science experts - one about the violent geologic history of Lake Tahoe, another concerning global warming, will highlight the many free activities at Western Nevada College during Earth Week, April 22-27.
Renewable energy exhibits, an organic gardening lecture, alternative fuel vehicles and a tree planting ceremony will also be featured.
“Many diverse and interesting activities will be offered,” said Valerie Andersen, WNC public service librarian and college Earth Week event coordinator. Students, faculty and the public are invited to attend.