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Carson City area road report for week of Oct. 14-20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 10:42amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 14-20, 2019. Closures or delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
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
Democrat Elizabeth Warren marches in Las Vegas Pride parade
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 11:00pmDemocratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren danced to Aretha Franklin and posed for selfies as she marched Friday night in the Las Vegas Pride parade. The Massachusetts senator, who is gaining momentum in the crowded field of White House hopefuls ...
Responders called to vehicle crash with injury in Olive Garden parking lot
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 4:04pmJust after 4 p.m. on Friday first responders were called to an accident with reported injury in the parking lot of the Olive Garden after two vehicles collided.
One woman is reported to be pregnant and an ambulance was called to respond for medical clearance.
Motorists should avoid the area or use caution at present.
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.
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!
Fall open burning in Carson City begins Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 1:29pmThe Carson City Fire Department will allow open burning, with a permit, beginning Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019 through Nov. 10, 2019.
Jen Murphy at The Carson Comedy Club!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:25amThis Friday and Saturday, Comedian Jen Murphy will be performing at The Carson Comedy Club in Carson City! Jen Murphy is a nationally touring comedian with an innocent look and sharp wit.
Her side-splitting delivery has landed her headlining gigs at comedy clubs and festivals across the country! She has a half hour special called “This is Why You’re Still Single,” that’s aired on the TLC network.
Doors open at 7:15 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m.
The Timeless Design of JoAnn F. Axford featured at Vasefinder Museum inside Charlie B Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 7:14amInitially, I collected many of the Arts and Crafts as well as WPA Art Deco Era American pottery makers in clay before focusing on the American Studio Pottery Movement. And from my collecting, I have always sought examples that have a timeless design.
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.
Carson Nugget, Food For Thought team up for children's winter coat drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/09/2019 - 12:44pmCarson Nugget and the Carson City based Food for Thought organization are hosting a coat drive for children now through Nov. 15. Organizers of this drive are asking for donations of new coats, for children ages 5 to 18, which will be distributed to children at the Kids Christmas Brunch, to be held Dec. 23 at the Carson Nugget Grand Ballroom.
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.
Nevada's chief economist to provide 2020 forecast at Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 6:19pmNevada Chief Economist David Schmidt will be the featured speaker at the Carson City Chamber Soup’s On! luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Gold Dust West beginning at 11:30 a.m. The public is invited to hear Schmidt give his reasoning behind his statement that “Nevada is statistically overdue for a recession.”
V&T Railway ends season this weekend with steam, 150th anniversary and Toast of the Canyon trains
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 3:49pmCARSON CITY — V&T Railway will bring its event-filled 2019 season to a close this weekend with a final 150th Anniversary train on Friday, Oct. 11, vintage steam trains on Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 13 and a Toast of the Canyon spirits train on Saturday, Oct. 12 following the steam train.
Carson City area weather: Cold front ahead to bring wind, overnight lows in the 20s
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 2:03pmAn approaching low pressure system will bring strong, gusty winds Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag warning for Carson City and much of the Western Nevada Sierra Front.
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.
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."
Carson City 2019 Mayor's Arts Awards: Nominations Due Oct. 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 9:28amOnly one week left to submit nominations for the 2019 Mayor's Arts Awards. The award recognizes individuals and organizations committed to elevating arts excellence within our state capital. Nominees must be residents of Carson City, work in Carson City, or demonstrate their contribution to the arts in Carson City.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 6:13pmHeading into Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and a high near 80. Events around the capital city include a discussion on wild horses, the first of a six-week standup comedy class, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more. Enjoy the day.
'Saludos Amigos' exhibition featured at Carson City Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 5:46pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos" by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition is in the gallery now through Jan. 29, 2020, at the Courthouse, 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The second-floor gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sierra Lutheran Falcons XC Strong Again
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 12:56pmThe SLHS Falcons Cross Country Team had another strong day at Shadow Mountain Park in Sparks on Friday Oct. 4. Teagan Hansen finished second in a photo finish with Matt Gordon of Galena.
Carson City area road report for week of Oct. 7-13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 11:17amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 7-13, 2019. Closures and delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Carson Senators Getting Stronger: Cross Country teams put in team effort at Reed Invitational
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 9:48pmIn what amounted to a preview of the league and region championship meets, the Carson High School girls and boys cross country teams posted fifth- and eighth-place finishes respectively at the Reed Invitational on Friday afternoon in Sparks.
Meet and Greet planned Friday for new Carson City Library Director
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/05/2019 - 8:59amThe Friends of the Carson City Library, with the library board and staff, are offering a meet and greet with the new library director, Tod Colegrove, on Friday, October 11 from 4:30p.m. to 6 p.m.
No RSVP is required to meet the new director. Those interested should simply head over to the library digitorium located at 900 N. Roop St. for an opportunity to get to know Colegrove more over coffee and a treat.
Music, outhouses, fundraisers and more: Saturday, Oct. 5 Happenings in Carson City and surrounding areas
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 10:40pmHappy Saturday, Carson City! We're going to have a warm day in the low 70s, so be sure to throw on your t-shirts which may be the last time this fall (barring the typical end of November inexplicable heat wave).
On the docket today we have the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, a guitars and ukulele performance at the BAC, fundraisers, and more. Check out below to see what we've got going on for the rest of the weekend:
Saturday, October 5
Carson City Republican Women to hear NV State Senator James Settelmeyer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 2:01pmThe upcoming Carson City Republican Women's Club meeting will have Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer as the guest speaker.
The meeting will be held in the Casino Fandango ballroom on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting/luncheon at 11:30 a.m.
VC Outhouse races, Relay for Life, golf tournament, Oktoberfest and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 9:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event in Carson City, Fright Night at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Oktoberfest at the Casino Fandango, the 26th annual 'Making a Difference' Golf Tournament and much more!