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Final week: Pie to the Rescue order deadline is Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 2:03pmThis is the final week to order pies baked fresh by talented Carson City area chefs from local restaurants in time for Thanksgiving. All proceeds benefit the Northern Nevada Dream Center Reach the Hungry program.
Pie to the Rescue 2016: Campaign for families in need filled with yummy Thanksgiving choices
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/03/2016 - 12:15pmJoin Northern Nevada Dream Center and support Carson City area families in need this holiday season as dozens of the region's best chefs from local restaurants donate their time and talent to bake fabulous Thanksgiving pies for the sixth annual Pie to the Rescue.
The Talking Dead: Carson City All Day Ghost Walk 2016
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 1:00amCarson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our 24th annual all day Carson City Ghost Walk.
Bob McFadden Plaza to open with community splash Saturday in downtown Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 3:34pmCarson City celebrates the opening of Bob McFadden Plaza, located on Third Street between Carson and Curry Streets this Saturday, July 30 with a full schedule of events. Proceeds from the celebration will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Bob McFadden Plaza Grand Opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/14/2016 - 10:46amThe Kids on Big Rigs event will include crafts, activities, and a diverse collection of big rigs to learn about. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada. Kids on Big Rigs will be hosted at the Grand Opening of the Bob McFadden Plaza, which is conveniently located near Bella Fiore Wines, Mom and Pop's Diner, and The Firkin and Fox. Join us in celebration of Bob McFadden’s legacy and the incredible transformation of the downtown corridor. At 7:00 p.m.
Carson City Evening Ghost Walks in July 2016
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 12:35pmCarson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry a ghostly, witty and fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry.
The Carson City Ghost Walks evening walking tours are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history. Tours are this Saturday, July 9 and again on Saturday, July 23.
Carson City Rotary Brewfest to raise money for scholarships
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 5:07pmThe Carson City Rotary is moving its annual fundraiser outside this year for the Capital City Brewfest.
“We used to have the Pizza and Beer in the Carson Mall,” explained Katie Leao, co-chairwoman of the Brewfest committee. “We have literally outgrown that space.”
Lake Tahoe Brewing Company closes Carson City location
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/29/2016 - 1:50pmLake Tahoe Brewing Company owner Michael Candelario announced this week that the downtown Carson City location at the corner of South Carson and West Proctor streets is "temporarily closing."
Candelario sent a letter to his employees earlier this week stating that the brewery had been operating at reduced capacity because of problems with their brewing equipment. He later confirmed to Carson Now that the main problem is with the boiler unit that they are not able to fix.
Carson City's MJ's Sports Bar wins Battle of the Bars toy drive for Salvation Army
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/14/2015 - 11:02amWith an impressive 135 toys collected, MJ's Sports Bar in Carson City won the Battle of the Bars Toy Drive hosted by the Salvation Army. Crossroad's Lounge collected 79 new toys, placing second in the competition, with Ed's Doghouse collecting 63.
Saturday's Battle of the Bars Toy Drive to benefit Salvation Army Angel Tree program
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/11/2015 - 1:59pmThe Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Christmas program will benefit from the third annual Battle of the Bars Toy Drive. Local bars and taverns have been collecting toys since late November and will push for a final count at 6 p.m. Saturday. Salvation Army officials will be “Bar Hopping” in the afternoon and evening picking up toys and thanking everyone for their support of this Toy Drive.
Pie to the Rescue pies available to order at Carson High School Craft Fair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/20/2015 - 9:34amNorthern Nevada Dream Center has teamed up with Carson High School's Culinary Arts program to help feed families. You can support the Culinary Arts team by letting them bake your Thanksgiving pies. You can order them Friday and Saturday at the Carson High School Craft Fair.
Pie to the Rescue 2015
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/07/2015 - 9:33amThe Northern Nevada Dream Center is partnering with CHS Culinary Arts students for the 5th annual Pie to the Rescue.
Students from the awarding winning Carson High School Culinary Arts program will be joining some of Northern Nevada’s best chefs in baking pies to help feed those in need this holiday season.
Carson City 2015 Nevada Day weekend, Halloween event lineup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 1:39pmHere’s the 2015 Nevada Day event lineup and Halloween happenings, Thursday through Sunday. For all Halloween events go here. For everything Nevada Day, check out the official Nevada Day website here. Otherwise, see the event listing below.
THURSDAY
RSVP NEVADA DAY CARNIVAL, MILLS PARK IN CARSON CITY
Carnival rides for adults and children, live music, food booths, craft vendors & more. Hours: 10/29: 5pm - 9pm; 10/30-31: Noon - 9pm; 11/1: Noon - 8pm
Carson City Ghost Walk - All Day - October 24, 2015
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/08/2015 - 10:55pmCARSON CITY’S 23rd ANNUAL GHOST WALK – ALL DAY
OCTOBER 24th, 2015 10 AM - 2:30 PM
CARSON CITY GHOST WALK – The Mystery of Jack Davis
Oktoberfest Fundraiser for Bethlehem Lutheran at Firkin and Fox
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/05/2015 - 6:47pmBethlehem Lutheran Church and School in Carson City will host an Oktoberfest fundraiser Oct. 17, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Firkin & Fox, 310 South Carson Street. The event features live entertainment and all the Oktoberfest favorite food and refreshments. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door or by email, blscptl@hotmail.com. The fundraiser is for the parent-teacher association.
BSA Troop 33 to Host the 2nd Annual “Send a Scout to Camp” Car and Truck Show Fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/04/2015 - 8:36amBSA Troop 33 is excited to announce it will be hosting its 2nd Annual “Send a Scout to Camp” Car and Truck Show Fundraiser on August 15, 2015 at Carson City’s Fuji Park.
The Show will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; award ceremony starts at 3 p.m. Registration is $40 per entry. There is still time for pre-registration or you can register on the day of the event. Each participant will receive a T-shirt, one lunch meal ticket, and a dash plaque.
Taste of Downtown Carson City 2015 winners and results
Submitted by Rachel Spacek on Sun, 06/21/2015 - 12:35amHere are the winners of the 21st annual Taste of Downtown Carson City. Saturday's event, which brought thousands to the downtown area and had more than 40 restaurants represented in the mix, was the main fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence. The winners were voted on by ticket holders of the main event.
Taste of Downtown Carson City 2015: A delicious accomplishment
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 11:37pmCarson City community members flooded downtown for Taste of Downtown Saturday evening with their appetites ready to taste the delicious foods prepared by local businesses. Taste of Downtown gave guests a wide range of dinner entrees, promoted local businesses and supported Advocates to End Domestic Violence.
Four Carson City businesses cited for selling alcohol to minors
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/05/2015 - 10:33pmOn Thursday Jan. 29, 2015, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office conducted an “Alcohol Sale to Minors Compliance Check.” Of the 28 local businesses that were checked, four failed to fall into compliance.
Those businesses were:
Tuesday, Jan. 6: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 6:17pmThe kids are back in school, the workweek is underway, but Carson City still stays fun. Check out the Carson City Classic Cinema Club at Red’s Old 395 tonight as they show Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, get your swing on at El Charro Avita’s, or take a hike with Muscle Powered up Prison Hill.
TUESDAY:
- Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling: cut them if over six feet; put it out on your regular trash day
Monday, Jan. 5: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Sun, 01/04/2015 - 4:05pmThe first Monday of the new year means that we swear-in our newly elected officials. You can witness both Carson City's swearing in and the state's ceremony today. Also kicking off today is a week long recycling program for your Christmas tree; just place it outside with your garbage on your regular trash pick up day.
MONDAY:
- Curbside Christmas Tree Recycling: cut them if over six feet; put it out on your regular trash day
Tuesday, Dec. 30: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 8:24pm‘Tis the penultimate day of the year, and even though it’s a Tuesday, there is still something to do. Take your little one to the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada for a story and craft activity or enjoy hot chocolate and a twirl around the ice rink.
TUESDAY:
- Snow Globe Music Festival, South Lake Tahoe
Monday, Dec. 29: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 5:38amThe beginning of the workweek doesn’t mean that there is nothing to do in Carson City. Lunchtime music at Comma Coffee and Karaoke at the Firkin and Fox are just two of the ways you can shake off the back to work blues.
MONDAY:
- Snow Globe Music Festival, South Lake Tahoe
- Arlington Square Ice Rink: Winter Break Schedule (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 9 p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
- Live Music with CW and Mr. Spoons at Comma Coffee (11:30am-1pm; free)
- Family Day: $1 Specials at Carson Lanes
Deadline extended to Tuesday: Last chance to order 'Pie to the Rescue' Thanksgiving pies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/24/2014 - 10:16amHere's your last chance to order a pie for Thanksgiving and help those in the community. The deadline for "Pies to the Rescue" has been extended through Tuesday, Nov. 25, organizers say. Support families in need this holiday season as dozens of Northern Nevada’s best chefs, from local restaurants, donate their time and talent to bake fabulous Thanksgiving pies for the 4th annual event.
Ordering begins for Carson City's best made Thanksgiving pies in 'Pie to the Rescue' fundraiser
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 11/14/2014 - 10:52amWhat's a Thanksgiving without pie? Support families in need this holiday season as dozens of Northern Nevada’s best chefs, from local restaurants, donate their time and talent to bake fabulous Thanksgiving pies for the 4th Annual Pie to the Rescue.
Choose from three delicious pies, pumpkin, pecan or apple, place your order and then pick up your pies, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, just in time for Thanksgiving. This year proceeds benefit the Northern Nevada Dream Center, Carson Valley Community Food Closet, the Family Vision Food Truck and the Ron Wood Community Essentials Food Bank.
Senator Square: Honors student Wright active in theater
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/19/2014 - 6:29amThis week’s senior spotlight is on senior Challen Wright. Challen currently has a 4.43 weighted GPA and has straight A’s in his challenging course load of AP and honors courses.
In addition to being an excellent student, Challen is also heavily involved in theater both at Carson High School and in the community. Challen has been a part of nearly every Carson High School production since his freshman year, including behind the scenes as the stage manager of the most recent play, The House of Bernarda Alba.
Widows and Waifs: 22nd Annual Ghost Tour Explores the Haunted History of Carson City's West Side
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/02/2014 - 5:41amCarson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the 22nd annual all day Carson City Ghost Walk Oct. 18. Tours depart from the corner of Third and Curry Streets starting at 10:00 AM and leaving every 30 minutes until the last walk at 2:30 PM. The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully entertaining and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history.
HopeFest free outdoor concert tonight to benefit local cancer patients
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/14/2014 - 1:06pmUPDATE: The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation is pleased to host HopeFest 2014, an outdoor concert tonight, Friday, offering free admission with all sales on food, drinks and raffle tickets directly benefitting local cancer patients.
Nationally famed folk-rock band, Antsy McClain and The Trailer Park Troubadours known for their cowboy jazz, Tex-Mex groove and soulful R&B dance tunes will be the headlining performers. The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center located at 1535 Medical Parkway, Carson City.
Catch Thursday Morning World Cup Soccer action with Carson Now at Firkin & Fox
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/25/2014 - 3:43pmCarson Now is sponsoring Thursday Morning Soccer at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Firkin & Fox, where we will see Team USA taking on Germany in the final match for both teams in the group stage of the World Cup.
Firkin & Fox is opening up early to serve the needs of soccer fans excited by this year's competition in Brazil. As a special bonus, we will buy a Bloody Mary (or cup of coffee for those who need to go back to work) for the first 10 people who say they saw this on Carson Now.
Hope to see you there. USA! USA!
Carson City Ghost Walking Tour -Summer Evening Tours 2014
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/24/2014 - 3:45pmCarson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in our seasonal Ghost Walking Tours led by Madame Curry. The Carson City Ghost Walk and Ghost Walking Tours are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history. Hear about lingering spirits of the past centuries, haunted and paranormal stories. This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s westside historic homes and businesses. This 90-minute guided walking tour leaves rain or shine.