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Bella Voce Winter Concert canceled due to weather
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 1:47pmCANCELED DUE TO WEATHER: How many songs can a choir sing about snow? Quite a few, considering the metaphorical gold mine that is snow! It is the blanket the Earth pulls over herself as she slumbers, hushed and still. It hides the uneven and flawed places of the ground, it ushers in the holiday; we play in it. It is the beginning or the ending of life, depending on the composer.
Winners of the Mayor's first annual Arts Awards announced Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/15/2019 - 2:07pmCarson High School closes season at 2019 State Cross Country Championships
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/09/2019 - 6:56pmAt the NIAA State Championships, Zachary Sever closed out his stellar run with the Carson High School cross country program on Saturday with an eighth-place performance at the NIAA State Cross Country Championships in Reno.
Carson City Navy League to celebrate Veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 12:57pmThe Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States will honor Veterans, past and present, at our November meeting. We will also pay tribute to our MIA’s and POW’s and celebrate both the Navy and Marine Corps birthdays. Our speaker for the Special Veteran’s Day celebration will be Captain Evan Morrison, Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Fallon.
Carson City based In Plain Sight Marketing brings home 9 awards for excellence in public relations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 9:50amCarson City based In Plain Sight Marketing was honored with nine awards for excellence in public relations and community excellence by the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America at the organization’s annual event last week.
Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Medallion has been found. Congratulations, seeker!
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 10:24amWell seekers, the game is no longer afoot. It's time to put down our maps and binoculars and wish each other a good game. At least we had fun, right? Congratulations to the winner of the 2019 Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: Chris Peternell! Great job, Chris!
Here are the 2019 Nevada Day Treasure Hunt Clues & Explanations:
Clue #1
Four distinct spaces
Within the division
Examine each one
Looking for your vision
The Northridge subdivision of Carson City has four distinct parks or recreation areas. They are
Thursday events around Carson City include art showings, hike and family carnival night at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 7:42pmCounting down the hours until the Nevada Day weekend celebration begins, we're heading into Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 with sunny skies in the forecast through Sunday. Thursday opens the first of the four-day annual RSVP Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park with $1 ride family night hosted by Carson City Toyota. Other activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities, a gold and silver rush presentation at the Nevada State Museum and more.
Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:26amGood morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!
Family train rides in Carson City, Virginia City plus ghost walk, art fair and lots of pumpkins as region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 6:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include Harvest Train festivities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Thomas the Tank Engine and steam train rides in Virginia City, the first-ever Gandy Dance in Dayton, October Ghost Walk Tours through downtown Carson City and more!
Carson City Parks Foundation receives National Pony Express donation for disc golf park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:53amAs Carson City’s disc golf complex nears completion, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s president, David Johnson, announced that the Foundation recently received a generous donation from the Nevada Division of the National Pony Express Association, for the sponsorship of a hole at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park.
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.
Nevada governor appoints three to Mineral Resource Commission
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 2:54pmEarlier this month, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak made three appointments — Robert Felder, Randy Griffin and Josh Nordquist — to the Commission on Mineral Resources.
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.
Senator Square: Club opportunities everywhere at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/13/2019 - 6:51amCHS has many opportunities for students to become a part of something bigger than just themselves, not that making a name for oneself is a bad idea or anything, but it is up to the student to step on up, come on in, and check them out. There are so many clubs on campus; there are Interact Club meetings at lunch in CHS teacher Erin Been’s room every Thursday, and Been also advises the Represent Club.
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
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!
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 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.
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 deputies arrest woman for stealing car, eluding deputies, hit and run, assault with a deadly weapon, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 9:50am— A 34-year-old transient woman was arrested in the 800 block of North Roop Street on 13 charges including grand theft auto, hit and run, eluding, and assault with a deadly weapon.
Nicole Lee Katz was arrested after deputies were dispatched to the Carson City Aquatics Center for a report of a stolen vehicle.
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!
Carson City cross country Truckee Invitational roundup
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:46amZach Sever and Walker MacKenzie cracked the top five to lead the Carson High School cross country team captured third-place as a team on Saturday at the fourth annual Truckee Invitational.
Donovan Mill guided history hike featured Oct. 12 at Dayton State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:36amDAYTON, Nev. — Join park staff for a guided hike from the Rock Point Mill at Dayton State Park to the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City. Advance reservations are required for this hike and are limited to 20 people.
Fishing Report: Water level dropping in some spots, last chances to fish; watch out for algae blooms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 10:05amHello fellow anglers. Fall is officially upon us and things are changing in our local area.
Lakes are opening for Public Lands Day. Even if you are not an angler and just enjoy the great outdoors, then September 28th is a day to get out and enjoy Public Lands Day. This day all national and state parks in the United States are free to all. This will include entrance, parking, camping and boating on this day (where applicable). The next Public Lands Day will be November 11th of this year.
For more information, go to public lands day and choose your destination. Now if there is some fishing involved, what a great bonus. Get out and enjoy with the family. Now for your local fishing report.
Carson City School District Superintendent discusses Jack London as a part of Banned Books Week
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 8:37amHave you read a banned book lately?
Chances are, even if it was on your high school literature class reading list, you have read a book that somebody somewhere wanted to ban.
Along with libraries across the country, the Carson City Library will be celebrating Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28) with a special event to thank authors whose work has been prohibited or challenged.
Between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 27, readers will gather at the library to write letters to authors to show support for writing about controversial subjects.
Beatles tribute, Genoa Candy Dance, Street Vibrations, dog show and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 6:03pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of jam-packed activities over the next three days. Events include the 100th annual Candy Dance in Genoa, the Carson City Community Center Garage Sale, free walks at Nevada State Parks, Virginia City’s Street Vibrations Fall Rally, the 31st annual All-Breed Dog Shows, The Beatles Flashback tribute band concert and much more!
Carson City home burglarized after hairdresser allegedly shares vacation plan with suspects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 10:47amCarson City Sheriff's Office investigators have three people in custody who are alleged to have been involved in a residential burglary where several firearms, among other things, were stolen.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Sept. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 6:56pmJamming into the midweek, events lined up for Wednesday, Sept. 25 around the capital city include a Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon with a primer on blockchain. The Northern Nevada Development Authority will host its monthly Business Edge meeting at Casino Fandango with a focus on Nevada's energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives. Also happening: Fusion cooking classes at Healthy Communities Coalition’s Dayton headquarters, plus the Veterans Resource Group will make a visit to the Dayton Food Pantry. There's also a Wine and Moondance Chocolate Pairing at Expresso Yourself inside the Brewery Arts Center, plus art workshops and showings, Salsa dancing and more.
Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon Wednesday to focus on blockchain
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 11:22amA blockchain primer will be the focus of Carson City Chamber's Soup's On luncheon this Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Gold Dust West.