Food
Taste of DownTown Carson City celebrates 20 years with June 15 culinary event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 9:53amThirteen blocks. Dozens of restaurants. Multiple live bands. One Day. Foodies prepare yourself because the best of Carson City's culinary side comes alive Saturday, June 15 at the 20th annual Taste of DownTown, the capital city's premiere downtown summer event.
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Ride the rails into history, V&T season begins this weekend
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:21amHistory fills every rivet, trestle, whistle blow and clatter of the tracks. On Memorial Day Weekend passengers can take a journey more than 150 years old and join the ghosts of miners, gamblers, persons of ill-repute and politicians on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.
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Bill would help children with food allergy attacks at school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2013 - 11:16amA bill that would allow schools to obtain and administer auto-injectable epinephrine in the event of a student having a food allergy attack has cleared committee and is on its way to the General Assembly this week.
While it hasn't gotten a lot of press attention and isn't shrouded in controversy, SB453 is designed to protect children at school if they suffer from a food allergy attack or are stung by a bee and have an allergic reaction.
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Carson City Cops and Kids open house lives up to its 'safest party on the street' reputation
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/18/2013 - 7:17pmWith sunny skies, a gentle breeze and plenty of children and their parents, the 10th annual Cops and Kids open house, hosted by the Carson City Sheriff's Office on Saturday, lived up to its reputation as the safest party on the street.
More than 2,000 attended the four-hour event, which featured games, prizes and demonstrations by Carson City Sheriff's Office patrol officers and personnel. The event is designed for children and their parents to get quality meet-and-greet face time with law enforcement personnel.
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Carson City restaurant and food; motel and hotel inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:54pmThe following food and motel/hotel inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 17, 2013.
Inspections include convenience stores, restaurants, take out restaurants, retail grocers, a juvenile detention center kitchen, retail food producers and motels.
See the full report below.
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Wildlife managers urge campers to be 'bear aware' when headed to Sierra, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2013 - 2:09pmHeaded to Lake Tahoe or the backcountry for the weekend? Well, bears and other critters are headed out into the wild too after spending winter and spring inside their own nooks and crannies. And, like you, they're up for some exploring.
Oh, and they're hungry, too.
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Carson City Sheriff's Office 'Cops and Kids' block party and open house is Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/15/2013 - 11:20amEvent Date:
May 18, 2013 - 10:00am
The safest party on the streets of Carson City is set for Saturday, May 18.
The Carson City Sheriff's Office presents its 10th annual Cops and Kids open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event features food, music, games, activities and presentations.
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Carson City men jailed after getting into fight over marijuana deal gone bad
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/14/2013 - 11:48amTwo Carson City men were arrested and face felony drug and weapons charges after fighting each other over a marijuana drug deal that soured.
Bob L. Cryderman, 56, and Vincent Morenz, 49, were arrested in the 600 block of South Roop Street on May 10 at 8:37 p.m. According to the arrest report, officers responded to the Roop address on a report of battery with a deadly weapon. Upon arrival officers met with Cryderman in an apartment who appeared moderately battered. He stated that he was attacked and beaten by Morenz who lived in a nearby apartment and that Morenz took his .38 revolver.
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Bike to Work Week 2013
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 3:06pmArticle originally appearing on Muscle Powered by Jeff Potter.
We have a full week of fun scheduled next week starting with the Bike to Work Week Corporate Challenge.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/10/2013 - 11:00amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 10, 2013.
Inspections include restaurants and take-out restaurants; bar and lounge facilities; retail food producers; a mobile food truck and an inspection of a motel.
See the full report below.
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Show n Shine Car Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 10:35pm
Event Date:
June 1, 2013 (All day) Show n Shine Car Show to benefit our local Community Pregnancy Center.
$20 for vehicle entry and free to the general public. Food, raffles, trophies, music, bounce house and antique firetrucks on display. Everyone is welcome!
Produced by Wayne Wheeler, Freedom Church and the Freaks of Nature Car Club.
Call Wayne Wheeler for details.
CHS Cheerleading 'Cheer Me Up Cards' offer discounts at 41 Carson City area businesses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 1:18pmThe Carson High School "Cheer Me Up" cards are on sale now and feature 41 different Carson City businesses that are offering discounts on services, food and merchandise through April 2014.
The discounts are being offered at:
Beer and Bräts Fundraiser May 17 for Nevada Sharks Softball
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 12:43am
Event Date:
May 17, 2013 - 6:00pm The annual Sharks Beer and Bräts fundraiser for Nevada Sharks Fastpitch Softball will be held at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall in Carson City on May 17 beginning at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $20 with all proceeds going to support the program by keeping the cost down for the families by funding tournament fees, uniforms, equipment and our indoor training facility.
Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 8-14
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 12:09amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 8-14:
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Ex-convict jailed for violating conditions of parole from prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 1:51pmA 34-year-old Exeter, Calif., man was booked into Carson City Jail May 6 and faces a felony charge of being in violation of condition of his parole from prison.
Matthew Michael Ramos was jailed without bail, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report. The State of Nevada warrant for his arrest was issued Sept. 13, 2012 for failure to comply with conditions laid out when he was granted parole on March 19, 2012.
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Upcoming Bike Month Events
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 12:08pmArticle originally appearing on the Muscle Powered Blog by Jeff Potter
I hope everyone had a great time at Bike Habitat’s 6 Annual Tour of Carson! Here’s what Muscle Powered Board member Kelly Clark had to say about the ride:
Saturday is 21st Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/05/2013 - 9:56pm
Event Date:
May 11, 2013 (All day) The 21st Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will take place this year on the Saturday before Mother's Day, May 11th. This is the largest one day food drive in the nation, and since it's start has collected over 1.2 billion pounds of food.
All the food collected goes to local organizations that help feed the hungry in our community. This year Advocates to End Domestic Violence, F.I.S.H., and the Ron Wood Center will be participating.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 11:16amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 3, 2013.
Inspections include a cafe and catering outfit; bar and lounge facilities at two golf courses; deli, meat, bakery and produce departments at a grocery store; a convenience store and several restaurants.
See the full report below.
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Carson City Symphony presents 'At the Movies' 29th Pops Party Concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:06pmEvent Date:
June 9, 2013 - 3:00pm
The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-ninth annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "At the Movies," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Jakki Ford. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.
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Remarkable talent highlights 'Oliver!' production; performances run weekends May 10-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 11:13amLionel Bart's exuberant musical Oliver! takes the stage in Carson City on weekends, May 10-19. The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company’s production of “Oliver! plays in seven performances at the Carson City Community Center.
A Tony Award-winning classic, Oliver! is the musical retelling of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist. The story tells of a child who is sold by a London orphanage because he asked for more food. Oliver eventually escapes to the streets of London, finding adventure and a loving home.
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Carson City Bike Month Bigger Than Ever
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 8:08amMay is Bike Month in Carson City, and that means more bike riders out and about, commuting, or riding for fun. In honor of National Bike Month, Muscle-Powered, Citizens for a Walkable and Bikeable Carson City has developed a full schedule of events for 2013, including the Tour de Carson May 5- a 30-mile bike ride for more advanced riders, along with two Family Cruise rides, one on May 15 at 6 p.m. starting at Telegraph Square, and a second Ride with a Vet on May 18 in conjunction with Chapter 388 of the Vietnam Veterans of America.
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Don Q's fishing report for week of May 1-7
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 05/01/2013 - 8:04amHere is the fishing report for the week of May 1-7 for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra.
ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water conditions are spring-perfect!
Due to the recent weather, most fish have been eating at night, pushing back the best time to go fishing on the lake. Most reports indicate that time is somewhere around 10:00AM.
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Tea Party and Fashion Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 10:10am
Event Date:
Repeats every 4 days until Sat May 11 2013 .
May 11, 2013 - 2:00pm Carson City Natives and Newcomers Club Presents Tea Party and Fashion Show
A Benefit for Food for Thought
Bring your favorite tea cup and saucer
To be held a The Brewery Arts Center Ballroom
449 W King Street
Carson City Nevada
Saturday May 11 2pm to 4pm
Tea will be served with tea sandwiches and petit fours
Door prize and raffle
Tickets are $20 per person
For reservations and/or information
Contact Patt Becker (775)297-3484
Tickets may also be purchased at the Brewery Arts Center
C0-Sponsored by The Brewery Arts Center
Fashions provided by Maurices of Carson City
Legendary rock band War to headline Concert Under the Stars to benefit Carson City Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/29/2013 - 4:55pmLegendary rock band “War” will headline this summer’s Concert Under the Stars taking place Tuesday, July 9 outdoors behind Café at Adele’s. The annual event benefits Carson City’s Greenhouse Project. The gates open at 5 p.m. and the music begins at 6:30 p.m.
In a career that has spanned more than four decades War has sold more than 50 million albums. The band’s unique mix of Funk, Jazz, R&B and Rock and Roll has produced numerous top ten singles including “Low Rider”, “Cisco Kid”, “Why Can’t We be Friends” and many more.
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V&T Railroad season kicks off with Mother's Day train
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 11:52amEvent Date:
May 12, 2013 (All day)
This Mother’s Day, give Mom a window seat back in time with a tour of the Wild West aboard the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, Sunday, May 12.
This special edition train ride from Nevada's capital, Carson City, to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City, will provide Mom with a long stem rose, Old West history, storytelling, shopping and dining in Virginia City to go along with the spectacular scenery.
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Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 11:10amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending April 26, 2013.
Inspections include casino bars, lounges and restaurants, convenience stores, take-out, sit down and fast food restaurants, caterers, retail grocer's bakery, meat, deli and produce, departments.
See the full report below.
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Tea Party & Fashion Show Benefit for "Food For Thought"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 3:59pm
Event Date:
May 11, 2012 - 2:00pm The Carson City Natives & Newcomers Club presents
A Tea Party and Fashion Show: Benefit for Food For Thought
Bring your favorite tea cup and saucer and join us for this special event. Special hats welcome and encouraged! Tea will be served with tea sandwiches and petit fours. Door prizes and Raffle.
Tickets are $20 per person
For reservations and/or information contact
Patt Bekker (775) 297-3484 or
Pat Correnti (775) 888-0980
Tickets may also be purchased at the Brewery Arts Center
Fashions provided by The Niche
Co-sponsored by The Brewery Arts Center
Don Q's fishing report for week of April 24-30
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 8:21amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 24. Opening Day for most stream and lake fishing in California is Saturday.
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Carson City Health & Human Services Announces Opportunity for Residents to Save on Medications and Health Care Costs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 12:23pmCarson City Health & Human Services announces an opportunity for residents to save money on their medications and health care costs through a program with NeedyMeds, a national non-profit organization.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/19/2013 - 1:27pmThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending April 19, 2013.
Inspections include several restaurants, fast food restaurants, convenience stores, bar and grills, a casino bar and lounge, retail grocer's meat, deli, produce, coffee shop and food-to-go departments.
See the full report below.
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Don Q's fishing report for week of April 17-24
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 10:50amHere is the weekly fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 17-24. Opening Day for California stream fishing is Saturday, April 27.
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Spirit Tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/17/2013 - 10:01am
Event Date:
May 10, 2013 - 6:00pm Spirit Tour at the Historic Genoa, Nevada homes: The Dake House! (Antiques Plus) Syll-Juchtzer House (White House B&B)
Featuring Psychic, Author and Ghost Hunter Sandie La Nae. Historic and Paranormal narrations by Genoa Historic Ghost Tours founder and guide – Kim Copel.
Come meet the Thin Veil Investigators. A Paranormal Investigative team since 2005.
If weather and time permitting, a historic & ghostly tour of the Genoa Cemetery is planned.
The Dake House...Home to Genoa’s first and only Undertaker. Very Haunted!
Grand Opening Event with Studio 403 Yoga and Lululemon Tahoe Showroom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 11:10am
Event Date:
May 16, 2013 - 4:30pm Join us for our Grand Opening Event with Studio 403 Yoga Carson City and Lululemon Athletica Tahoe Showroom for a fun evening of FREE 30 minute YOGA and Lululemon shopping and food.
Come and celebrate the opening of your neighborhood Studio from 430-730pm
Carson City Airport 'Flight Plan for the Future' Open House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 12:59pm
Event Date:
June 15, 2013 - 9:00am The Carson City Airport announces the schedule of its Annual Open House. This year’s theme is “Flight Plan for the Future” and is being held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 8:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. The Open House takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada. Over 4,000 visitors attended in 2012, and this year’s event, which is free to the public, is expected to be even more exciting and popular.
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.
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Rotary Club of Carson City Announces Winners of Second Annual Beer and Pizza Championships
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:47amCARSON CITY, NV - For the second year in a row, area residents came out by the hundreds to enjoy an evening of pizza, beer, music and fundraising for a good cause. The second annual Carson City Rotary Club Beer and Pizza Championships was a big success, raising more than $25,000 to assist with a number of community needs.
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Get Ready for Bike Month
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Mon, 04/15/2013 - 10:21am(Story originally appearing on MusclePowered.org by Anne Macquarie)
Next month is Bike Month and there are plenty of activities planned in Carson City. We kick off on April 24 with Nevada Moves Day at the State Legislature.
Muscle Powered is organizing exhibits in the front foyer of the legislative building highlighting Nevada groups working for better walking and biking. Participants include the Reno Bike Project, Safe Routes to Schools, the Carson Valley Trails Association and more.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/12/2013 - 12:02pmThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending April 12.
Inspections include several restaurants, delis and bakeries, a non-profit dining hall; a casino bar and lounge, a take and bake; a convenience store and a retail grocer's meat, deli, produce and bakery departments.
See the full report below.
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Former South Lake Tahoe pot club owner sentenced to five years in federal prison
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 2:45pmFormer City of Angels 2 pot club owner Gennaro "Gino" DiMatteo of South Lake Tahoe was sentenced to 5 years in federal prison Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller.
DiMatteo had pled guilty to a felony for marijuana trafficking on Jan. 9. As part of his plea agreement, DiMatteo agreed to forfeit more than $40,000 to the United States.
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Don Q's fishing report for week of April 10-17
Submitted by Don Quilici on Wed, 04/10/2013 - 9:51amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and stream in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for the week of April 10-17.
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Mister 880’s Little Press Leaves Lasting Impression; similar one on display at Fourth Ward School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 9:53amThis is a story about history and Hollywood. Art imitating life. Often times when the two met, history took a back seat to hype and drama in order to insure good attendance at the box office. This time however, the story was so good, and so strong, that not even Hollywood could screw this one up. The year was 1950 and the film was titled: “Mister 880.” It was based on ten years in the life of Emerich Juettner, who was also known as Edward Mueller.
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Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 7:34amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending April 5.
Report inspections include convenience stores, bars and lounges, take-out restaurants, sit-down restaurants, fast food restaurants, two mobile food vehicles; a supermarket deli, seafood, meat, produce and bakery departments.
See the full report below.
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Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 3-10
Submitted by Don Quilici on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 10:26pmHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of April 3-10. Opening day of fishing for most California lakes and streams is Saturday, April 27.
The California Department of Fish and Game 2013-14 rules and regulations for freshwater fishing are attached below.
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Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents 'Oliver!'
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/02/2013 - 3:48pmEvent Date:
May 10, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents Lionel Bart's exuberant Tony Award-winning classic, "Oliver!" weekends, May 10-19 at the Carson City Community Center.
This musical retelling of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist tells of a child who is sold by a London orphanage (because he asked for more food) and eventually escapes to the streets of London, finding adventure and a loving home.
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Carson High senior to hold musical showcase to raise awareness of rare disease
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/31/2013 - 10:27pmEvent Date:
April 13, 2013 - 6:00pm
A Carson High senior will pull out all the musical stops with the help of some of her friends to raise awareness of a rare, genetic disease that has stricken a family member.
On Saturday April 13 at Comma Coffee, Carson City will be "Singing for Cystinosis." This is a musical showcase promoted by Carson High senior Emily Morris and a fundraiser to raise awareness of Cystinosis, an "orphan" disease with about 500 people - mostly children - stricken with it in the United States and more than 2,000 worldwide. It is a rare disease that receives little or no funding to find a cure.
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Artist for Animals- Featuring local artist Allison Lee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 11:38am
Event Date:
March 30, 2013 - 2:00pm Artist for Animals - Featuring local artist Allison Lee, will be Saturday, 2 to 4 p.m. at Second Chance Consignment Boutique, 2578 South Curry Street, in Carson City. Join us for wine, food, refreshments, and beautiful local jewelry and wine charms by local artist Alison Lee.
Check out our Facebook event here for more details.
Historic V&T Railroad opens season with Mother's Day wild west train ride
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/29/2013 - 10:46amThis Mother’s Day, give Mom a window seat back in time with a tour of the Wild West aboard the Virginia and Truckee Railroad, Sunday, May 12.
This special edition train ride from Nevada's capital, Carson City, to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City, will provide Mom with a long stem rose, Old West history, storytelling, shopping and dining in Virginia City to go along with the spectacular scenery.
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Readers of all ages kick it into 'Digital OverDrive' Thursday at the Carson City Library
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 7:07pmThe OverDrive Digital Bookmobile National Tour stopped by the Carson City Library Thursday to provide free eBook/audiobook download services.
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Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 2:12pmThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending March 28.
This week's inspections include four retail grocery stores, including those with bakeries and meat departments; a drive-thru coffee house; a take out pizza shop; four bar and lounges; several dine-in and fast food restaurants.
See the full report below.
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Outdoors with Don Q: Where to look for wildlife and birds and what to see
Submitted by Don Quilici on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 12:00amIn our many wanderings in the Great Outdoors in the last few years, Elaine and I have encountered all kinds of wildlife and birds; and I thought that it might be fun to share some of those encounters in the hope that, you too, might also experience some unforgettable memories.
So, with that as a lead-in, here's where to look and what you might see, and don't forget to take your iPhones or digital cameras for photos:
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