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The Nevada Artist Association Art Gallery Calls for Artists to feature in Nevada Day Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 11:25amNothing compares to the Nevada Day Show at the NAA Art Gallery where we generally receive well over 100 entries. This show features work that reflects the spirit of Nevada and beyond.
Many of our shows are specific to our members, however, this one is open to artists from the community at large. If you are interested in showing your artwork and/or photography at this judged show please plan to bring your work to the gallery on Saturday, October 19th, anytime from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Radio Meets Film on It's Your City featuring Carson City Classic Cinema Club
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/01/2019 - 10:23amIn this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Rhonda Abend from Carson City Classic Cinema Club to talk about classic films, tonight's showing of "Charade" and her weekly radio show about films.
Be it classic films or current local films, the club, also known as C5, is committed to bringing Carson City movie entertainment. Its regular schedule of classic films is shown on the first Tuesday of every month at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street.
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
Ormsby House potential buyer discusses vision for Carson City's historic building, plus: a look inside after 19 years
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 11:10amJoe D’Angelo says he has spent the majority his life helping people. After several failed attempts to bring large-scale community projects to different cities in Nevada, he has now set his sights on Carson City to make his “Joshua’s Community” dreams come to life with the purchase of the Ormsby House.
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!
Carson City Senior Center hosts jewelry sale to benefit Meals On Wheels
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 3:17pmThe Carson City Senior Center is hosting a jewelry sale benefiting Meals On Wheels Carson City on Thursday, Sept. 26, and Friday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the lobby of the senior center at 911 Beverly Drive. The two-day sale is open to the public and features gently used jewelry items donated from the community.
Carson City Parks and Recreation to host 'Tales of Fire and Water' hike up Goni Canyon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/25/2019 - 2:55pmJoin Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space this Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the "North Carson Geology Hike: Tales of Fire & Water."
Hikers will be able to join local geologist Tom Gray in exploring the geologic features found in Goni Canyon.
Imagine Nevada Exhibition Opens Oct. 3 at Nevada Humanities Program Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 12:04pmNevada Humanities presents a new exhibition, Imagine Nevada: Nevada Artists and Poets Celebrate 10 Years of Illustrated Word Exhibitions, on October 3, 2019 in partnership with the Las Vegas Book Festival.
Imagine Nevada, which will be on display at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas from October 3 – November 26, 2019, brings Nevada artists and poets together to collaborate on works that articulate the Las Vegas experience.
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.
Pumpkins + Bingo = PINGO!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 10:40amPumpkins plus Bingo = PINGO! Join us Saturday, Oct. 12 for two lively, all ages Bingo sessions to win pumpkins and more. The event is at Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
The even features two sessions: 1 to 3 p.m. Doors open at noon, and the second session is 4 to 6 p.m., Doors open 3 p.m.
Win all sizes of pumpkins including JUMBO pumpkins. Grand Prize for black out PINGO $100 Wal-Mart gift cards.
This is an all ages event, fun for all families and open to the public.
PINGO TICKETS: 2 game boards for $1.
Nevada Housing Division rental housing locator website gets new look, better search tools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 8:55amThe Nevada Housing Division will celebrate the fifth year of its rental housing locator at a relaunch party to introduce a new look and easier navigation of the NVHousingSearch.org website. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 26 at the NHD office located at 1830 College Parkway, Suite 200 in Carson City beginning at 11 a.m.
Relay for Life fundraiser features tethered hot air balloon rides
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 7:35pmCome one, come all and help the Carson City, Douglas County Relay for Life Team kick off the 2019 fundraising efforts by joining us for an UP, UP AND AWAY tethered Hot Air Balloon Ride!
Meet us on Saturday September 28th. We will be at the lower parking lot at the WalMart on Topsy Lane from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per person with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society Relay for Life.
Hot rods, rat rods and more: Rockabilly Riot returns to Carson City beginning Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 2:43pmHot rods, rat rods, souped up trucks and the men and women who made them will be making their way into the capital city this week for the annual Rockabilly Riot which begins Thursday and runs through Saturday at Mills Park.
What Works: Customer Service and Success: Find Ways to Say Yes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 2:09pmHello Carson City! I’ve been a little out of pocket since Burning Man. I have three sicknesses just pile on: playa lung, a head cold, and I wrapped the whole thing up with bronchitis. Doing life sick was pretty hard. But I found it was made possible by the number of times businesses in this area stepped up and said yes.
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.
Remembering Carson Valley in the 1950s and 1960s at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 2:32pmOn Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m., the final event of the 2019 Festival season features members of the 1962 graduating class of Douglas High School sharing their memories of Carson Valley in the 1950s and 1960s.
Carson Valley has always been a unique, close-knit community. Of the original thirty-five graduating students, twenty-one are still living, many of whom have remained in Carson Valley.
Souped Up, Ready to Roll: Rockabilly Riot hot rod show returns to Carson City next week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 3:30pmDozens of hot rods will roll into Carson City next week for the 9th annual Rockabilly Riot held at Mills Park. The event originally got its start in Reno but will be hosted for the 4th time here in Carson City.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, September 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 5:10amHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Events around the capital city include a monthly lunch series at the Nevada State Library featuring author, professor and poet Lindsay Wilson, a Sierra Nevada Forum discussion on Nevada's Native Tribes, past, present and future; heart and vascular screenings through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, family craft and movie night at Carson City Library and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Sept. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 6:24pmHeading into Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 we're looking at the cooling trend to continue with mostly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-70s. Want to volunteer at the Nevada State Museum? There's training Monday and Tuesday for those interested. Other activities to get your first day of the work week going include art showings, West Coast swing dancing, and a presentation of the Eureka & Palisade Railroad at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Are you a Raider fan? Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter will hold its season opener game watch party at Jimmy Gs Cigar Bar. Enjoy your day.
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.
Camels on the Comstock: 60th annual Camel and Ostrich Races begin Friday in Virginia City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 12:07pmFor 60 years, camels, ostriches and even zebras have come to Virginia City for the annual International Camel & Ostrich Races. This hilarious annual tradition dates back to the 1950s, and features jockeys precariously perched on their beasts as they maneuver the track at high speeds, aiming for a win among the cheering audience in this historic mining town.
Nevada Health Link’s new call center, website now live
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:20amCARSON CITY — The Silver State Health Insurance Exchange, Nevada’s state agency that helps individuals obtain budget-appropriate health coverage through the online marketplace, Nevada Health Link, announces that starting Wednesday, consumers who previously purchased qualified health plans on HealthCare.gov can claim their migrated accounts on Nevada’s new state-based website, Nevada Health Link.
This is the first step enrollees should take to ensure their account is ready for open enrollment beginning on Nov. 1, 2019.
Nevada Raider Nation: Carson City Chapter Season Opener Game Watch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 9:06amNevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter will host an Oakland Raiders Game Watch Monday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m., at Jimmy G's in Carson City.
The season opener features our Oakland Raiders vs the Denver Broncos. Membership applications to the Chapter will be available for new members or returning members. Membership fee is $20 per person.
Firefighters use ALERTWildfire cameras to monitor, put brakes on potential catastrophic wildfires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 9:03amRENO — As fire hazard has built through the summer, ALERTWildfire, a network of mountaintop cameras that helps fire managers spot and monitor fires over large swaths of land, has been on a frenzied pace to reach its goal of adding 300 cameras to the network in the western U.S. by the end of the year. In the past three years the network has been involved with nearly 1,000 fires.
Dress up your recyclables: Nevada 2019 recycled art contest features 'wearable' theme
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 2:00pmCARSON CITY — As part of its mission to foster a “greener” Nevada, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program is excited to partner with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas to promote awareness about the importance of recycling through this year’s “Wearable Recyclables” statewide art contest.
Keep Tahoe Bears Wild: Agencies launch website to reduce human-bear conflicts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 3:35pmThe Tahoe Basin is bear country and natural resource and law enforcement agencies are working diligently to remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal when living in or visiting bear country. To help spread our message, we’ve launched a new website, TahoeBears.org, where residents and visitors can go to learn everything they need to know about living, visiting and playing responsibly in bear country.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, August 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 9:58pmHeading into Thursday, August 29, 2019 and we're ready and due for the upcoming three-day holiday weekend ahead. Looking around the Carson City area for Thursday there's art showings, a Muscle Powered hike, a Partnership Carson City training and lunch and then a vigil to recognize and prevent opioid overdose and more.
Tonight's Carson City Wheeled Food Wednesday at BAC features 5 trucks, kids activities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/28/2019 - 1:13pmThe Levitt AMP concerts are over but Wheeled Food Wednesdays are still rolling through each week to the Brewery Art Center to bring great food to the Carson City community. Wheeled Food Wednesday takes place on the BAC campus parking lot, 511 West King Street from 5:30 to 8 p.m.