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Happy Halloween: Events around Carson City for Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 6:35pmHeading into the last day of October and you know what that means: Happy Halloween! Best to bundle up under the costumes as Thursday will be another chilly day, though warmer than Wednesday. Activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities and more. Read on for Halloween activities around the capital city.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 6:53pmGoing into the eve of Halloween, teeth will be chattering as the weather calls for sunny skies but with a chill in the air and daytime temperatures in the upper 40s around the capital city. Events around town Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 include a Halloween costume walk at Riverview Park in Carson City, a "trick or trunk" event in Dayton, art showings, storytelling at the Carson City Library and more.
Critical care physician named to cardiovascular clinical faculty in UNR Med, Carson Tahoe Health partnership
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 3:46pmFollowing a collaborative recruitment between the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and Carson Tahoe Health, Lorrel Toft, M.D., F.A.C.C., a cardiovascular critical care physician and researcher, has been recruited as an associate professor for UNR Med’s Department of Internal Medicine as well as a cardiologist on staff with Carson Tahoe Health.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 6:15pmHeading into Tuesday, expect continued sunny skies and cool temperatures. Events for the day include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, Fall job fairs hosted by Nevada JobConnect and the Carson Nugget, the 3rd annual "BOO-nanza" celebration at the Carson City Community Center and library, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.
Northern Nevada women honored as local leaders by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:29pmGirl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada is pleased to announce this year’s Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Dinner honorees. Six women, each representing one of the six Girl Scout focus areas, will be recognized at the 17th annual awards dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 6:35pmWith the wildly festive Nevada Day weekend now behind us, a busy week is ahead as we begin to close out October and prepare to celebrate Halloween in the capital city. Activities Monday include a lunch discussion with the director of the Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Sierra Club Director to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 4:40amFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Brian Beffort, Director of the Sierra Club's Toiyabe Chapter. In that capacity, he works with Sierra Club members in Nevada, the Lake Tahoe basin and California's Range of Light to protect clean water and air, healthy communities, resilient economies and our beautiful public lands.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 10:49amNovember is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Carson Tahoe is hosting a variety of free diabetes wellness classes all month long! Whether you're practicing self-management for your own diabetes care, need assistance learning to help care for a loved one, or are just looking to learn more about healthy living, we're here for you every step of the way. Check the schedule below, or call (775) 445-7337 for more info. Hope to see you there!
Diabetes and Technology "Kick-Off Event!" - November 2, 9 AM - 1 PM
Focus on Feet - November 7, 11:30 AM - 1 PM
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.
Events and activities around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 5:56pmWe're days away from our celebration of statehood and the weather around the capital city couldn't be more, well, Nevada-like with daytime highs near 70 and sunny skies. Carson City area activities ahead for Wednesday, Oct. 23 feature an economic roundup presented by the Northern Nevada Development Authority at Casino Fandango, Carson Tahoe's annual "Spooktacular" family event, Firehouse Subs will host our local Search and Rescue for a dinner fundraiser; Sierra Nevada Journeys and Nature Conservancy will present family STEM night in Genoa, plus art showings and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 5:34pmGoing into Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 more sunny skies and warm fall temperatures will continue to shine on the capital city as we prepare for the Nevada Day weekend. Ahead Tuesday include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a "haunted" cemetery tour at Lone Mountain, a business networking meeting at Casino Fandango and the Fat Tuesday business networking group at Carson Nugget, archery at Centennial Park and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 5:58pmAnd we're off as we count down the days until Saturday's Nevada Day celebration, the biggest statewide party of its kind or any kind for that matter. Going into the first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 21, we're looking at sunshine and a high around 70. Events around the capital city include a lunch discussion on the Secret Witness program, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Lake Tahoe Basin agencies continue prescribed fire operations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 9:33amNorth Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin, if weather and conditions permit.
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!
Prescription drug safe disposal in Dayton available this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 3:01pmDAYTON, Nev. Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties is partnering with Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and the DEA to sponsor a "Prescription Drug Disposal” at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton on Saturday, October 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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!
Prescription drug roundups happening Saturday in Carson City, Dayton and Douglas County
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 1:47pmThere are a number of prescription drug roundups happening this Saturday, Oct. 19 around the region, including drop-off stations in Carson City, Douglas County and Dayton.
These annual events help protect the community with proper disposal of unused or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, prescription liquids, pet medications, syringes and more. The effort is part of the federal drug round-up initiative.
Screening and discussion to focus on Nevada lands, wildlife and wild horses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 12:08pmOn Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 a committee of experts and advocates in the areas of conservation, public land management, biology, wildlife and wild horses interests will convene a forum "Horse Rich and Dirt Poor: The Challenge to Healthy Nevada Lands, Wildlife and Wild Horses."
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 6:41pmGoing into the final stretch of the work week Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 will bring cool conditions, a slight chance of rain and some sunshine. Activities around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a Muscle Powered hike at Silver Saddle Ranch, a rally at the legislative building, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.
Nevada jobs in September up over month and year, unemployment unchanged
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 12:35pmCARSON CITY — September employment numbers in Nevada show jobs up by 6,000 over the month and 45,200 over the year. The state’s unemployment rate is unchanged from August, at 4.1 percent, and down 0.4 percentage point when compared to last September, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Douglas Sheriff’s Office ‘GitUp Challenge’ video encourages Family Support Council donations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 1:12pmMINDEN — Douglas County Sheriff’s Office put on their cowboy hats, rallied together and took to showing off their “Git Up Challenge” moves producing a video to share across social media platforms.
DCSO’s own take on the viral dance challenge craze was inspired by the Blanco Brown song ‘The Git Up’. Watch the video here.
JoAnne Skelly column: The importance of fall cleanup
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 1:51pmGood yard sanitation in the fall is as important to year-long plant health as proper planting, watering, fertilizing and pruning are. This is particularly true for next year’s crop of vegetables and fruit. Remove or cut back all the plants in the vegetable garden that are done for the season.
Prescribed fire operations continue in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 10:03amWeather and conditions permitting, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
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.