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Spider-Man sightings reported in Carson City Saturday

Carson City residents spotted Spider-Man traversing the town in broad daylight Saturday.

Christmas Open House at Evergreen Gene's Inc.

Event Date: 
December 3, 2016 - 9:00am

A Christmas Open House at Evergreen Gene's Nursery, Gift Store and Year Round Christmas shoppe, for the holiday kick-off will be Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at. 1811 N. Carson Street.

Shop for your Holiday gift giving at Evergreen Gene's Nursery, Gift Store and Year Round Christmas Shoppe. Unique items, Made In America items, ornaments from around the world, Vintage Gift Shop, Stocking Stuffers, Indoor and outdoor decorations, live and artificial trees.

Come and see Santa Claus from Noon to 1:00. Bring your camera for photos with your kids and pets!
Sample tasty treats.

Downtown Carson City business recruitment survey results released

With over 450 responses received over six weeks, the results of the downtown retail/restaurant recruitment survey show that survey participants want a diverse consumer experience, while maintaining local familiarity.

Deep Thoughts, Cheap Shots and Bonbons

The Nevada Appeal had a letter-to-the-editor (dated May 1, 2016) stating:
The Downtown Project is more than aesthetics and declared: “Seventy percent of the total expenditures of the downtown project, currently underway, are for vital infrastructure improvements that are failing and run right down the middle of Carson Street under the medians.”
Here are the most up-to-date facts on funding amounts presently available for this project.

Downtown Streetscape Funding
Description Funding
Water $2,029,000.00
Sewer $637,000.00

Thursday, June 18: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 18, 2015 (All day)

Splurge, (as defined at Dictionary.com) is: to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure. Its National Splurge Day, so treat yourself to some Taste of Downtown tickets. Head over to the Purple Avocado, Classy Seconds Gift Store, or the Chamber of Commerce and plan on indulging for a good cause. Indulge in some live music at the Brewery Arts Center tonight: Whatitdo from Reno will be playing in the Black Box Theater.

THURSDAY:

  • One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (sign in 7:45am, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
  • Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)

Pink Day at Evergreen Gene's Inc.

Event Date: 
June 28, 2014 - 10:00am

Join in the fun as Pink Day once again comes to Nursery and Gift store - Evergreen Gene's Inc.
1811 N. Carson St. Carson City, Nevada 89701
June 28, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

20% of the proceeds from any pink plant or item goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Evergreen Gene's will have Vendors:
Local Authors, Sandie La Nae and Mary Randall, Burton's Creations, Miniatures by Claudio Schaal, Bridger Mountain Boutique, MORE!

And Entertainers:

Get an early start to your holiday decorating

Get started on your holiday decorating (and gift shopping!) at Evergreen Gene's Inc. in Carson City, Nevada.
Inside you will find "The Olde Christmas Shoppe," where you can purchase:
Unique ornaments from around the world; outside & inside displays; Tree and house decorations; Kitchen ware, Lite-up & musical decor; collectables; vintage ornaments for tree and house trimmings; plush toys, more.
!! Shop, Shop, Shop !!

Outdoors with Don Q: The White Pass and Yukon Route train ride

This is the second in a series of four articles on a recent sightseeing and fishing trip that Elaine and I took to the Yukon in June. This one is about an unforgettable train ride over White Pass Summit.
We arrived in Whitehorse late on June 18 and the next morning, we left, bright and early, for an all-day combination tour bus and train ride from Whitehorse, Yukon to Carcross, Yukon; to Fraser, British Columbia; to Skagway, Alaska; and then the return to Whitehorse.

Ride the train with Santa at Nevada State Railroad Museum

Event Date: 
December 10, 2011 (All day)

The Nevada State Railroad Museum, located on 2180 S. Carson Street in Carson City, will offer train rides with Santa from 9am to 4 pm December 10th -11th and 17th- 18th, 2011.

Train rides are available for $6 per seat and will depart approximately every 25 minutes from 9:00am-4:00pm. Santa will be on board and visit all the children. Hot chocolate, food and refreshments will also be available provided by Warren Engine Company #1.

Exploring the ghosts of historic Carson City

A walk through Carson City’s historic district is always a unique ghostly experience. In preparation for this Saturday's Ghost Walk, check out this blog by Janet Jones, a local psychic medium who has been exploring the spirits of Carson City for more than 20 years.

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