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Governor's Mansion

Registration begins for 2nd Veteran Appreciation, Awareness Brunch at Governor's Mansion

Event Date: 
April 13, 2019 - 10:00am

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program will host its second Reaching For Zero: A Veteran Appreciation and Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Brunch on Saturday, April 13 at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.

Jennifer Baker to speak at Carson City Republican Women's luncheon

Event Date: 
March 19, 2019 - 11:00am

Carson City Republican Women will meet on Tuesday, March 19 to hear our featured speaker Jennifer Baker, Director of Communications for the Nevada Republican Caucus.

Ms. Baker will give us an overview of the current legislative session as well as effective engagement for what is important. Our meeting will be held at the Casino Fandango grand ballroom with social time beginning at 11 a.m. and the meeting called to order at 11:30 a.m.

Christmas welcome at the Governor's Mansion

Every year, Christmas gets better, at least at the Governor's Mansion. This year is a particularly beautiful version with the white and blue lights - lots of them! If you get a chance, this is worth a visit!

Share Your Christmas Food Drive under way in Carson City

Organizers of the 26th annual KTVN Channel 2 News Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive were set up early at the Governor's Mansion, 606 N. Mountain Street in Carson City, on Friday morning, accepting shelf-stable food and cash donations on behalf of Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

Carson City area events and happenings for Dec. 7

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The weekend is nearly here and your continued generosity never ceases to amaze. Ahead Friday is the annual KTVN Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive held locally at the Governor's Mansion and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn. It is also the 6th annual Project Empty Bowls at Carson Mall, which has become a local soup for the soul favorite stop.

Events and happenings on this Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22

Good day Carson City and Happy Thanksgiving. Today is Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. With the arrival of this festival day of feast, family, friendship and thanks, Mother Nature delivered valley rain and Sierra snow overnight. Gusty winds are expected later this afternoon. This morning appears to be in between weather systems, which is good news for those headed to the Governor's Mansion for the annual Turkey Trot. It may be soggy, but not heavy on the rain side.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 15

Good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. We are exactly one week away until Thanksgiving. Today is the early deadline for the annual Turkey Trot so be sure to sign up to assure a t-shirt and goodie bag. Also on tap today are networking opportunities, the Peace Officer Standards and Training graduation, an artist reception for Louise Noel at Artsy Fartsy and more.

Carson City Turkey Trot early registration deadline is Thursday

Event Date: 
November 15, 2018 (All day)

With Thanksgiving a week away, the early registration deadline for the annual Carson City Turkey Trot arrives this Thursday, Nov. 15.

The Carson City Turkey Trot is an event the entire family will enjoy. Hosted by St. Teresa Catholic School, the fitness event offers an 8K (5-mile) run, 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk, and the Gobble Wobble Kids Fun Run.

Sign-ups underway for the Carson City Turkey Trot

Event Date: 
November 22, 2018 - 8:30am

Join us on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 for the annual Carson City Turkey Trot and give yourself an excuse for an extra piece of pie!

Carson City Community Center's 'Boo-Nanza' a hit among trick-or-treaters and parents alike

Parents and trick-or-treaters found a safe and fun alternative — or perhaps a precursor for those that can't get enough of costumes and candy — to traditional Halloween night trick-or-treating at the Carson City Community Center's Boo-Nanza Tuesday evening.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Oct. 27

It's parade day in Carson City, which means a host of Nevada Day activities throughout the state capital all day long.

Of course, the 80th annual Nevada Day Parade is the centerpiece of the Silver State's 154th birthday celebration.

Events and happenings around Carson City on Thursday, Oct. 25

After a spectacular sunset and the rise of the Hunter's Moon last night, you know greatness is ahead. Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Ahead today is a morning coffee networking event, a craft fair in its 18th year at the Carson Valley Inn, a haunted hayride in Dayton, family night at RSVP's Nevada Day Carnival held through Sunday at Mills Park, a lecture on Nevada names and much more.

Happenings and events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 24

Good day Carson City and welcome to an abbreviated work week thanks to Nevada's own celebration of statehood on Friday and Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2018, and for those keeping score, we're 62 days away from Christmas.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 23

Sunny skies are ahead for Carson City and much of western Nevada for Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018. With events taking shape in time for Friday's Passport to Downtown and Saturday's Nevada Day parade, there's lots of activity brewing this Tuesday including a morning walk and evening hike hosted by Muscle Powered, the annual Carson Tahoe Health Spooktacularl, fundraisers, art showings and more.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 22

Hello Carson City, today is Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. As another weekend ends, a short work week begins with Friday officially Nevada Day, a state holiday and a weekend of festivities ahead including Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade.

Silver State musings: Nevada Day, Halloween, Dennis Hof and elections

Every year folks ask what day Halloween trick-or-treating occurs in Carson City.

In any other state and in any other Nevada community, there is no question. Trick-or-treating happens each year on Halloween night, Oct. 31.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Oct. 19

Happy Friday, Carson City. Another weekend draws nigh, one more closer to Nevada Day and Halloween.

ESL In-Home Program public fundraiser Aug. 28 at Governor's Mansion in Carson City

Event Date: 
August 28, 2018 - 5:00pm

An entertaining public fundraiser, sponsored by the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada, will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 28 from 5-8 p.m. in the Nevada Room of the Governor's Mansion, located at 600 N. Mountain Street in Carson City.

Nevada Capital Branch of American Association of University Women to hold Aug. 24 membership event

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Fri Aug 24 2018 .
August 24, 2018 - 4:00pm

The Nevada Capital Branch of American Association of University Women will be kicking off its 2018-19 program year on August 24, 2018 at 4PM. Members and guests will be celebrating 75 years of advocating for equity for women and girls in Carson City and surrounding communities.

Paul Laxalt, former senator and Nevada governor dies at age 96

Paul Dominique Laxalt, a former Nevada Governor, United States Senator, Lieutenant Governor and District Attorney, and one of former President Ronald Reagan’s closest friends in politics, died at a healthcare facility in Northern Virginia on Monday. He was 96.

History comes alive in Carson City at the Governor's Mansion with the 'Notorious Nevadans'

Event Date: 
August 3, 2018 - 4:00pm

History comes alive Aug. 3 at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City. Spend an evening with some of the Notorious Nevadans that shaped our great state.

Impact of tariffs and exports on Northern Nevada economy explored at NNDA meeting

Event Date: 
July 25, 2018 - 11:30am

The Northern Nevada Development Authority will host a July 25 discussion in Carson City that will examine impacts of tariffs and exports on the local economy.

CASI Woofs Wine and Whiskers: A purrfect evening set for June 22

Event Date: 
June 22, 2018 - 5:00pm

Carson Animal Services Initiative, also known as CASI, will host its annual Woofs, Wine and Whiskers on June 22 at the Governor's Mansion. Even though the Carson City shelter has been built, CASI is still working hard to assist animals in need through programs such as Critter Fixer, our low cost spay and neuter voucher program.

Column: Las Vegas the next Nevada capital?

I let out a hearty chuckle the other day as I read a chapter from the book, "Stories from the Sagebrush: Celebrating Northern Nevada at the Millennium," written by Don Cox and published in 1999 by the Nevada Humanities Committee.

Carson City Democratic Women's Club to host annual fashion show at Governor's Mansion

Event Date: 
May 19, 2018 - 4:00pm

The Carson City Democratic Women's Club will be presenting its annual Fashion Show on May 19, 2018 starting at 4 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion in the Nevada Stateroom 606 Mountain Street. Attendees are invited to dress up for a cocktail or two and join "Women Making The Difference" for a Spring Fling.

The models are all candidates for the 2018 mid-term election including Chris Giunchigliani who is running for Governor.

These fine ladies will be sporting fashions from Dillard's. There will also be savory appetizers, and raffle/silent auction items.

'Women Making the Difference' at the Democratic Women's Club Fashion Show May 19

Event Date: 
May 19, 2018 - 4:00pm

Save the Date! The Carson City Democratic Women's Club presents their annual Fashion Show Saturday, May 19, 2018 starting promptly at 4:00 P.M. in the Nevada Stateroom of the Governor's Mansion at 606 Mountain Street, Carson City.

Governor's Mansion Spaghetti Feed- Support Your WNC Nursing Students!

Event Date: 
March 14, 2018 - 5:00pm

Please join the National Student Nurses Association, Western Nevada College Chapter- for a night of food, fun, and fundraising! Our nursing program has strong support from our college, and was just ranked in the top three nursing programs here in the state of Nevada.

Nevada Civil War Volunteers holding annual Christmas Ball December 16

Event Date: 
December 16, 2017 - 3:00pm

The Nevada Civil War Volunteers are inviting the public to their annual Christmas Ball on December 16. The event is being held in the Nevada Room at the Governor's Mansion from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.. Tickets can be purchased for $20 per adult and $10 for children age 12 and under.

Photo Finish: Families take their gobble to pavement at 2017 Carson City Turkey Trot

A local tradition where runners and walkers of all ages work up a sweat ahead of the big Thanksgiving Day meal, the Carson City Turkey Trot brought hundreds to the Governor's Mansion on Thursday in the spirit of fitness, fun and fellowship.

Regular registration ends Thursday night for 2017 Carson City Turkey Trot

Pre-registration for the 2017 Carson City Turkey Trot ends Thursday night. More than 300 runners have signed up so far and the weather is forecasted for sunny skies on Thanksgiving Day.

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