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Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:30pmIt's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.
Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.
Secret Witness the topic at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 9:03amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Mike Hix, board member of Secret Witness, an organization founded in 1979 to afford Northern Nevada community members an opportunity to share information on unsolved crimes while remaining anonymous.
Events around Carson City and Dayton area for Wednesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 6:33pmWhile haze from nearby Sierra fires may linger some, we're looking at another pleasant fall day around the capital city heading into Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Events locally include a ribbon cutting and outdoor moving showing at the new Schulz Ranch Park, workshops, a women's safety meeting, a pumpkin patch for kids at Carson Mall, plus art showings and public talks. After hours it will be toasts, cheers and business networking all around at the Dayton Taphouse. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 6:04pmHeading into Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, it will be a busy day ahead around the capital city including a Carson City Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Nevada's chief economist, a GOP Women's Club luncheon with Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer, Sierra Lutheran will host its 7th and 8th Grade Visitation Day, plus a morning walk, evening hike with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, art night at the library and more. Enjoy the day.
Muscle Powered Sunday Bike Ride, October 20
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:59pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike, October 24 at Ash to Kings Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:58pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, October 25 at Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:51pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Oct 25 – Fuji Park. Meet in the parking lot on the westside of the exhibit building at 601 Old Clear Creek Road. Dirt trail and some pavement.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, October 22 at Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:50pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Oct 22 – Fuji Park. Meet in the parking lot on the westside of the exhibit building at 601 Old Clear Creek Road. Dirt trail and some pavement.
Bike, Jump and Run in the Water
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 2:38pmParadise Salon Spa and Wellness in Carson City is excited to announce new aquatic circuit classes using an array of underwater equipment including treadmills, bikes, trampolines, arm bikes, and shoulder machines. Take one of these classes Thursday through Saturday and discover how wonderful it is to get a full-body workout in the water today.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 5:31pmGoing into Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and a high near 70. The first day of the work week is deadline day to get nominations in for the Carson City Carson City 2019 Mayor's Arts Awards. Events around the capital city include a luncheon with Lt. Governor Kate Marshall, the second of a six-week standup comedy class, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Carson City Symphony Opens 36th Season Sunday, Oct. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 10:05amThe Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 36th season on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019, at 4 p.m., with an “Overture of the Season” concert at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater.
Train rides, moonlit hikes, flea markets and more: Events and Happenings for Sunday, Oct. 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:49pmGood morning Carson City and happy Sunday! If you haven’t had a chance to ride the V&T Train, today is the last day of the season! In addition we’ve got a great list of events for the region, so check below to plan your day!
Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!
Check below for the full list.
Saturday, October 12
Concert by World Renown Concert Violinist
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 3:26pmWorld renown Violinist Jaime Jorge, will be giving a concert to benefit a local food pantry. Jaime has traveled over 6 million air miles and has played on 6 continents and in over 80 countries. He has recorded and released 17 albums.
Jaime is coming to Carson City to share his gift of music by giving a free concert. Sunday, November 3, 2019 4 PM
405 College Parkway, Carson City, NV 89706
Soup, salad and bread dinner to follow for a nominal investment
Funds raised will help The Carson City SDA Church Food Pantry provide food and personal needs items to the local community.
Muscle Powered Sunday Bike Ride, October 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 2:56pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike, October 17 at Silver Saddle
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 2:51pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, October 18 at Riverview Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 2:49pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Oct 18 – Riverview Park. Meet at the Korean Memorial parking area at the east end of 5th Street, 600 Marsh Road.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, October 15 at Riverview Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 2:43pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Oct 15 – Riverview Park. Meet at the Korean Memorial parking area at the east end of 5th Street, 600 Marsh Road.
Dayton Chamber Veterans Appreciation Dinner features former US Senator Dean Heller
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 1:51pmMike Kunz and Stephen Hipp, co-chairmen of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans Dinner and members of the chamber board of directors, announced today that former United States Senator Dean Heller will be the featured speaker at the Chamber's third annual Veterans Dinner.
Lieutenant Governor to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:51pmFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Kate Marshall, who on Jan. 7, 2019 became the 35th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Nevada. From 2007 to 2015, she served as Nevada's 21st State Treasurer.
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!
Free summit offers public safety continuing education
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:33amA free continuing education opportunity for those in public safety is available at the 2nd Annual National Summit of State Tip Lines: Intersection of Law Enforcement, Education and Mental Health.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 7:36pmHeading into Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 and we're looking at continued sunshine and cool temperatures, with some warming in time for the weekend. Activities ahead around the capital city feature a workshop by Carson City TRIAD to prepare residents for Medicare open enrollment, a Muscle Powered led afternoon hike at Sedge Road, the grand opening of My Place Hotel, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.
Work For Warriors Nevada to host Law Enforcement and 1st Responder Career Fair this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 1:56pmRENO — Work For Warriors Nevada is set to host its Law Enforcement and First Responder Career Fair in Reno at Idlewild Park in the California Building on Friday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Historian to give talks on ‘Henry VIII,’ ‘Panama Canal’ at WNC's Carson City observatory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 1:51pmMike Thomas will step outside North America for his October presentations at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 6:38pmBreezy and cool conditions are on the way as we look ahead to Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Events lined around the capital city area include art workshops and showings, a "scary makeup" class in time for Halloween at the Carson Nugget, a luncheon with Congressman Mark Amodei hosted by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, family story time at the Carson City Library, a women's safety meeting, Salsa dancing and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson City TRIAD to prepare residents Thursday for Medicare open enrollment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 1:27pmCarson City TRIAD presents Medicare 101 in conjunction with Access to Healthcare, on Thursday, Oct. 10, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 8:16pmGoing into the second week of October, there's plenty of events around the capital city for this Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019 including a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered. There's also art showings, the grand opening of Carson City's Postal Annex, family movie night at the Carson City Library featuring "Muppets from Space," as well as Big Band jazz music with a fall theme at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy the day.
Harvest Train weekend coming to Carson City railroad museum
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 11:20amThe Nevada State Railroad Museum Carson City is packing a whole lot of family fun into its annual Harvest Train festivities this year.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: I'd Rather Doodle Than Noodle
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 10:59amI dined today with a lady from West Virginia and a lady from North Dakota, and came away from the table one mixed-up Cigiliano. The lady from West Virginia started talking about "noodling," which got the lady from North Dakota started on, "doodling."