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Bicycle event to benefit Carson City Schools Foundation, commemorate Star Wars Day

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 8:57am
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Dan Davis, Carson City School District

Set for Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at Fritsch Elementary School, the Bicycle Fun and Safety Day will benefit the Carson City Schools Foundation. Hosted by the Carson City School District, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Safe Routes to School, local bike clubs and shops, the inaugural event will serve as a proving ground to acquaint experienced and less experienced bike riders with their eco-friendly transport mechanisms.

Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements

Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21am
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By Misty J. Guantonio and Phil Brady

Editor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.

Carson City Parks and Rec hosts May 'Hike into History' walk along the Carson River

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:53am
Event Date: 
May 25, 2019 - 10:00am
Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space

Join Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space for an easy, two-hour long hike along the Carson River to learn about how the area's early homesteads defined the high desert environment we know today.

This guided hike will be held on Saturday, May 25, beginning at 10 a.m. Go here to sign up.

Hikers should dress for the weather and bring plenty of water. See you there!

April events at Washoe Lake State Park feature hike, Easter egg hunt and bird watching

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/03/2019 - 9:47am
Jenny Ramella, Nevada State Parks

With spring underway, April events at Washoe Lake State Park north of Carson City in Washoe Valley include an evening hike, an Easter Egg Hunt, and a birdwatching program.

Nevada State Parks to host Donovan Mill history hike from Dayton to Silver City

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 10:29am
Event Date: 
April 13, 2019 - 8:30am
Jenny Ramella, Nevada State Parks

Nevada State Park staff will host an April 13 guided hike from the Rock Point Mill at Dayton State Park to the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, Nev.

The Rock Point Mill was one of the earliest large mills in Nevada built to crush ore from the Comstock mines. The mill was destroyed by fires in 1882 and 1909, and floods also caused damage. Although the mill was rebuilt, demand lessened and it was dismantled and moved to the Donovan Mill site in Silver City in the 1920s.

Carson City Parks and Rec to host Trash Dash Competition, prizes included

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/29/2019 - 9:04am
Event Date: 
April 13, 2019 - 9:30am

On April 13 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. a Trash Dash Competition will be hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, with prizes awarded in three categories. Participants must find as much trash as they can, but prizes will also be awarded to most interesting find, and largest item.

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, March 24

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:57pm

There is something about the start of Spring that makes Sundays seem more pleasant; despite the fact that the weekend is on its downhill slide. There are always pleasant things to do in Carson City come rain, snow, wind or shine.

What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 19

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 8:22am

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.

Motorist Advisory: Carson City schoolchildren to participate Wednesday in Nevada Moves Day

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 8:43am
Event Date: 
March 20, 2019 (All day)

Schools in Carson City, Lyon and Douglas counties will participate in Wednesday's statewide Nevada Moves Day, with walking and bicycling events planned for the day.

Senator Square: Carson High School announces teacher of the year

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 8:21am
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By Phil Brady

The CHS teacher of the year is Astronomy, Honors Physics, and head CHS Freshman Football Coach James Bean Jr. Born in Okinawa, Japan where his dad, a Marine, met his mother, Bean moved back to the US when he was 4-years-old.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, March 9

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 9:27pm

Daylight Savings Time is about to begin, harkening the approach of Spring. Winter, though, continues its stubborn hold on the region, so bundle up this weekend in spite the extra hour of daylight. There's a chance of snow showers throughout the weekend with daytime highs only into the low 40s.

And remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night!

Carson City Parks and Recreation hosts ‘Watershed Walk’ this Saturday

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 12:24pm
Event Date: 
March 9, 2019 - 1:00pm
by Kelsey Penrose

The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will host a “Watershed Walk” hiking tour this Saturday, March 9 beginning at 1 p.m. at Riverview Park.

Evening guided hike planned at Washoe Lake State Park

Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:26am
Event Date: 
March 19, 2019 - 6:00pm
Jenny Ramella, Nevada State Parks

NEW WASHOE CITY — Join Nevada State Park staff Tuesday, March 19 for a 2.5 mile guided hike through the sand dunes and enjoy views of Washoe Lake and Slide Mountain.

Local teams prepare for Polar Plunge at Lake Tahoe to benefit Special Olympics

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 4:48pm
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Nearly 40 teams representing organizations and businesses throughout western Nevada will take a jump into the chilly waters at Lake Tahoe on Saturday, March 30 for the annual Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics.

Senator Square: Carson High School teacher kisses a goat in support of FFA

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 9:21am
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By Phil Brady

Future Farmers of America provided the venue, Carson High School students voted with their hard earned dollars, and AP Environment and Honors Biology teacher Cort Roseleip was chosen to kiss a goat. Readers must take a look at the photo above to fully comprehend the magnitude of this event.

Nevada education supporters rally to call for new school funding formula

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 10:40am
Brian Bahouth, Nevada Capital News

Hundreds of raucous public education advocates gathered in front of the Legislature in Carson City and the Grant Sawyer Building in Las Vegas on day 15 of the 2019 session to call for increased funding for K-12 education in Nevada.

Read the rest of this story

Walter B. Jones, Jr., A Rare Man of Courage (Opinion)

Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 2:49pm
By Don Carlson

Entitlement, grandiosity, arrogance overlying insecurity, sensitivity to criticism, as well as hunger for acclaim are traits identified by Jerrold M. Post, George Washington University professor of psychiatry and political psychology.
This pattern of political narcissism is observably bipartisan as well as applicable to nearly all elected, be it local, state or at the federal level.

Senator Square: Carson High School students advance to state competition

Submitted by editor on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 9:55am
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By Phil Brady

Recently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

Senator Square: CHS Winterfest 2019 filled with fun and excitement

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 7:52pm
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By Phil Brady

"Winterflix," a play on the popular Netflix streaming service, was the theme this year at the 2019 Winterfest week at CHS with dress-up days and night-time activities all week long. Some of the events included the Netflix show, "Stranger Things," a Twins Day, "Riverdale," "The Office," and even the ever popular once-a-month Dress for Success competition.

Senator Square: Speech and Debate Tournament a success at Carson High School

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 8:24pm
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By Phil Brady

CHS hosted the Northern Nevada Forensic League tournament last weekend.

According to CHS teacher and Speech and Debate Adviser Patrick Mobley, “We would like to thank all the judges and coaches who volunteered their time to help this tournament become a success.”

Senator Square: Winterfest 2019 begins at Carson High School

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 3:25am
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By Phil Brady

No high school on the planet has as many events regularly happening as that of Carson High School, and one of the biggest of the year, Winterfest, begins Feb. 1. This year, Leadership class has determined the theme will be Winterflix, a play on the popular Netflix streaming service that allows customers to watch a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more on thousands of internet-connected devices.

EVENT CANCELED: Centennial Park cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 11:09am
Event Date: 
January 21, 2019 - 1:00pm
Chelsea Kincheloe, Volunteer Coordinator Parks and Rec

UPDATE MONDAY: The MLK Jr. Clean-up at Centennial will be cancelled today due to muddy conditions at the site from the rain and snow we received Sunday and overnight.

Muscle Powered Snowshoe Trek Around Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 12:23pm
Event Date: 
Repeats every 2 days until Sun Jan 27 2019 .
January 26, 2019 - 8:00am
Muscle Powered

Enjoy the winter beauty of Spooner Lake; a part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Join us on this 3-mile round-trip snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake that will take us through pine and aspen forests as we circle around the lake. Large flocks of Chickadees are often seen. Estimated time of activity is 5 hours.

Meet at Hwy 50 Park-and-Ride just west of Hwy 50/US395 interchange. We will carpool to Spooner Lake. Parking inside the park at Spooner Lake requires a $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee (exact cash amount required), or annual or senior park pass. By carpooling, the costs are reduced.

Senator Square: Carson High School graduates share and prepare seniors for college

Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:22am
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By Phil Brady

Decided where to go to college yet? Filled out all the applications? Been accepted? Now what? As if that was not difficult enough, now comes the time to think about moving, what to take, what not to take, whether or not it is better to live in the dorms or get an apartment. And then there is the toughest question of all: refrigeration? College life is scary at first.

Wild West 2019 on the Comstock: Virginia City special event tickets now available

Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 12:08pm
By Amy Demuth

Virginia City is known for two things: mining history and quirky, off-the-wall events. In 2019, those two things are joined together with the announcement of the historic Nevada town’s annual special events lineup and online ticket sales.

Art exhibit 'Korea '76' featured at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:25pm
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Repeats every week until Thu Feb 28 2019 .
January 9, 2019 (All day)
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January 16, 2019 (All day)
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January 23, 2019 (All day)
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January 30, 2019 (All day)
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February 6, 2019 (All day)
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February 13, 2019 (All day)
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February 20, 2019 (All day)
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February 27, 2019 (All day)
by Sharon Rosse

The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Korea ’76" with work by artists Eugene Rolfe and Gig Depio in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City.

The exhibition is available to the public now through Feb. 28, 2019. Note: the Sierra Room is closed for renovation from Jan. 18 to Feb. 6.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 22

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 9:14pm

Bid farewell to Autumn, because today is the first full day of Winter.

This is also the last weekend before Christmas Day, which means the last Santa Trains of the season at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Santa Claus also leaves his North Pole headquarters at the Carson Mall Sunday in preparation for his big night.

New Year's Day hike at Washoe Lake State Park on Jan. 1

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 10:40am
By Jenny Ramella

Join park staff for a hike on Wednesday, Jan. 1 — the first day of 2019 — at Washoe Lake State Park, East Lake Blvd. in Washoe Valley, from 1-2:30 p.m.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Dec. 21

Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 9:51pm

For all the darkness lovers out there, today is for you, because it's the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. The almanac says sunrise on Friday morning is at 7:14 a.m. and sunset is at 4:39 p.m. Friday afternoon, giving the Carson City area just a little over nine hours of sunlight.

December Events at Washoe Lake State Park announced

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 2:19pm
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December 21, 2018 (All day)
December 22, 2018 (All day)
December 23, 2018 (All day)
Jenny Ramella Education & Information Officer

NEW WASHOE CITY, Nev. – December events include a Winter Solstice hike and a Christmas-themed slide presentation.

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