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Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, September 24 at Long Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 10:31amCome 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.
Sep 24 – Long Ranch Estates Trail. Meet at the corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place where we will walk the trails in the neighborhood.
Pooches, pin ups, produce and more: events for Carson City on Saturday, September 21
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 12:45amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a bunch of great events going on today including Rockabilly Riot day three, the annual Pooch Plunge, and much more!
Saturday, September 21
Silver Saddle Ranch to host annual Pancake Breakfast Sept. 21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 7:28amThe Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch invite you to the annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday, September 21st. A guided Bird Walk starts the day at 7 a.m.
At 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and Noon, a short presentation on the history of Silver Saddle will be at the Red House.
Come enjoy a beautiful Saturday morning at the historic Silver Saddle Ranch.
Rockabilly Riot, cancer awareness fitness events, Dayton Valley Days and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 7:43pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Rockabilly Riot car show, Dayton Valley Days, a pancreatic cancer awareness walk at Silver Oak Golf Course, the annual Pooch Plunge at the Carson Aquatic Facility, horse endurance races in Virginia City, history talks at Mormon Station Park and much more!
Obituary: Nevada outdoorsman, firefighter and artist David E. Wise
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 6:50pmDavid Wise, age 82, passed away on August 29, 2019. Dave was a 2nd generation Nevadan born in Carson City on July 14, 1937 to Roy and Lynn (Stewart) Wise. He was an amazing man who loved life, he was easy going, caring, funny, loving, and always had the most positive attitude. He was always smiling, even in the end.
He was so well liked, loved by others and had so many friends who thought highly of him. He loved his family and his extended family who just simply became his family.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 7:00pmComing up on the final stretch of the work week, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019 is shaping up to be eventful around the capital city area, including a morning Tahoe Rim Trail hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a Status of Women in Nevada meeting at the Carson Nugget, activities at the library including the first in a series of Job Seeking With Google workshops, plus the first of the three-day Rockabilly Riot car show at Mills Park and more. Enjoy the day.
Nevada State Parks will be 'fee-free' Sept. 28 in honor of Nevada Public Lands Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 9:11amCARSON CITY — Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada.
Events around Carson City area for Tuesday, Sept. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 6:32pmHeading into Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, events around the capital city include a TRIAD presentation for Carson City residents on the new Smart911 system, a discussion of the sheriff's office Mobile Outreach Safety Team at a meeting of the Carson City Republican Women organization, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a Fat Tuesday Business Networking event at J's Bistro in Dayton, family craft night at the library and more.
Full Moon Sunset Hike Saturday hosted by Carson City Parks and Rec
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/14/2019 - 10:50amThe Carson City Parks and Recreation department will host an interpretive hike tonight, September 14 from 6:00-8:00 pm.
This is the third annual Full Moon Sunset Hike. Hikers will be starting from the Koontz Lane Trailhead at Prison Hill and will be hiking up to the top to watch the Sunset over Carson.
A break will be had to rest and take photos and appreciate the sunset. Later, attendees will hike back down under the full moon.
Hikers will need to bring layers, close-toed shoes, a flashlight or headlamp, and plenty of water.
Muscle Powered Ladies MTB Ride, September 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 5:09pmCome 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.
Meetup at Foothill Dr just off of N Winnie Ln. Rides start at 5:30 PM and are open to all skill levels.
Muscle Powered Sunday Bike Ride, September 15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 5:08pmCome 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.
Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.
Muscle Powered Thursday Morning Hike, September 19 at Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 5:07pmCome 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.
September 19 - Tahoe Rim Trail section beginning on north side of Hwy 50 at Spooner Summit. Meet at the Highway 50 Park and Ride where we will carpool up to the Spooner Summit trailhead.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, September 17, Pine Nuts Mountains
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 5:06pmCome 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.
Pine Nuts Mountains. Meet in the OHV and Equestrian parking area on Sierra Vista Lane about 1.5 miles from Pinon Hills Drive.
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, September 20, V&T Trail-Central
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 5:05pmCome 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.
V&T Trail-Central. Meet in the parking area at the south end of Murphy Drive and Vanpatten Ave off of Combs Canyon Road.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, September 17, V&T Trail-Central
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 5:03pmCome 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.
V&T Trail-Central. Meet in the parking area at the south end of Murphy Drive and Vanpatten Ave off of Combs Canyon Road.
Historic Transcontinental Motor Convoy to roll Thursday through Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 12:57pmCarson City is so full of amazing history that sometimes it boggles the mind. As we have always asserted, the true history of Nevada was made right here in Carson City and from time-to-time, we are reminded of our rich heritage.
One of those reminders will be evident once again on Thursday, Sept. 12 to commemorate the Centennial Celebration of the arrival of then Lt. Colonel Dwight D. Eisenhower who joined the convoy to test the shape of America’s roads and military vehicles as part of the first U.S. Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy that started in Washington, D.C. and ended in San Francisco.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, September 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 5:10amHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019. Events around the capital city include a monthly lunch series at the Nevada State Library featuring author, professor and poet Lindsay Wilson, a Sierra Nevada Forum discussion on Nevada's Native Tribes, past, present and future; heart and vascular screenings through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, family craft and movie night at Carson City Library and more.
Muscle Powered Second Saturday Easy Hike, September 14 at Tahoe East Shore Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 9:12amTime: Meet at Hwy 50 Park and Ride, just west of the intersection of Hwy 395 S and Hwy 50 W, at 8:00am. We'll carpool to Incline Village to walk on the recently-opened multi-use pathway: Tahoe East Shore Trail.
Where: The three-mile Tahoe East Shore Trail, on the south side of Incline Village. We will park at Tunnel Creek and then walk south towards the lookout at Memorial Point. The entire trail is paved.
Muscle Powered Ladies MTB Ride, September 10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 9:10amMuscle 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.
Meetup at Foothill Dr just off of N Winnie Ln. Rides start at 5:30 PM and are open to all skill levels.
All riders must carry water and have a mountain bike in safe working condition, helmet, closed toed shoes, spare tube, pump and tools to change a flat tire. Contact bike coordinator Beth Harrison at beffybwooga@gmail.com with questions.
Muscle Powered Sunday Bike Ride, September 8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 9:09amMuscle 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.
Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.
Muscle Powered Thursday Morning Hike, September 12 at Secret Harbor
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 9:08amMuscle 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.
Secret Harbor, Lake Tahoe, Meet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride where we will carpool up to the trailhead.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, September 10 at Centennial Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 9:07amCome 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.
Centennial Park-Wild Horse Trail. Meet at the back of Centennial Park, north end, across from the ball fields on Heritage Way.
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, September 13, Kings Canyon Road
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 9:06amCome 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.
Kingsview Trail. Meet in the parking area on Kings Canyon Road just west of Kingsview Way. Walk the dirt trail behind the homes.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, September 10, Kings Canyon Road
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 9:04amCome 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.
Kingsview Trail. Meet in the parking area on Kings Canyon Road just west of Kingsview Way. Walk the dirt trail behind the homes.
Memorial run, history walks, camel races, veteran resource fair and more: Carson City region gears up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 6:36pmHeading into the weekend, there’s plenty of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include an artists fair at Carson Mall, the 60th annual camel and ostrich races in Virginia City, a memorial run in Carson City, the 28th annual Oktoberfest in Gardnerville, a Veterans Resource Fair at Carson Nugget, history walks at Mormon Station Park, live comedy and more.
Become a Muscle Powered Member in September!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 10:35amBecome a Muscle Powered member or renew your membership in September to be entered to win a pair of Kelty Discovery 2.0 Trekking Poles! Visit https://musclepowered.org/become-a-member/ to join or renew today.
Fitness, classic film and scary makeup: Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Sept. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 6:36pmGoing into Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019, we're looking at sunshine and temperatures in the low 90s. Events around the capital city include a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a scary makeup demonstration at the Brewery Arts Center and the 1946 version of "The Postman Always Rings Twice," presented by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. Read on, there's more. Enjoy the day.
Muscle Powered Ladies MTB Ride, September 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 5:02pmMuscle 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.
Meetup at Foothill Dr just off of N Winnie Ln. Rides start at 5:30 PM and are open to all skill levels.
Muscle Powered Thursday Morning Hike, September 5 at Clear Creek
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 5:00pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors 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.
Clear Creek Trail from Spooner Summit (partial). Meet at the Highway 50 Park and Ride where we will carpool up to the Spooner Summit trailhead.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, September 3 at Carson River Canyon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/01/2019 - 4:58pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors 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.