Horses
Provide water for wild horses! Phase II Bella Vista Ranch development
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/01/2019 - 4:04pmHorse advocates are asking people to send this letter to the Reno City Council.
Dear Ms/Sir:
Phase II of the Bella Vista Ranch development (between South Meadows Parkway and Rio Wrangler Parkway is approved.
The 77-acre housing development will fence off several hundred horses from their only water source as soon as construction begins.
The development plan (p. 75) originally called for maintaining the horses access to water, but that provision has since been removed and there is no alternative plans for ensuring the horses' access to water!
Giddy up to the Comstock Aug. 24-25 for the 4th Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 3:25pmThe rodeo returns to Virginia City Aug. 24-25 bringing with it a full force of western and cultural heritage starting off with a longhorn cattle drive right down the center of town. The 4th annual Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro features a mutton bustin’ tournament, classic bull fighting, traditional rodeo events and a celebration of Hispanic heritage.
Concerts, Taste of Downtown, Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, July 20 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:29pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a full list of events happening today and tomorrow, including Taste of Downtown, concerts throughout the city, and more!
Take a look below to see what we’ve got going through the rest of the weekend.
Taste of Downtown, live music, history talks, BMX and more: Carson City region readies for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 5:35pmAs we head into the final stretch of the week, events around the Carson City region are lined up for the next three days, including museum activities, outdoor concerts, a car cruise Friday at Carson Mall, athletic events, a Carson High School class of 1979 reunion, the Taste of Downtown on Saturday and much more.
LBL Equine Rescue Mustang Trainer Challenge happens Saturday in Silver Springs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 11:44amLBL Equine Rescue in Silver Springs, Nev., is excited to announce its first Trainer Challenge Judging Day, July 20 at 10 a.m. You will get to watch our trainers show off what they've done with our wild horses! All horses will be available for adoption, including other rescues.
Tahoe Symphony Presents Violinist Alex Eisenberg and Rising Star Derek Chien
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 11:53amTOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus opens its concert series at the elegant Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ballroom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31st with a special program.
Schulz Ranch Park is nearly complete, and its history tells a story of Carson City ranching
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 1:04pmFinishing touches are being done on Schulz Ranch Park, located on the south side of Carson City in the newly created subdivision at the east end of Topsy Lane.
The Schulz Ranch Park is so named because once upon a time, the area was a massive ranch owned by the Schulz family, along with Henry Dangberg of the Minden Dangberg Ranch family, who sold his holdings in the area to the state for what is now the Nevada Correctional Center.
Movie Night and Western Jamboree Featured at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 3:09pmA classic film, cowboy poetry and western music in mid-July at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park in Carson Valley. On Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 pm, train expert Jim Clark will introduce and provide commentary on the 1926 film The General.
Parties, markets, hot wheels, and more! Events in Carson City for Saturday, June 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 4:49pmGood morning, Carson City, and happy Saturday! Today will be another hot summer day with a light breeze, topping out at 88 degrees with a low of 57. On the docket today we have Shoe Tree's 2nd Anniversary Party, the Saturday Farmer's Market, a Hot Wheels racing match, and more! Check below to see what we've got going on through Father's Day Weekend.
Saturday, June 15
Events, happenings around the Carson City region during Father's Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 6:14pmHeading into Father’s Day weekend, there's plenty of jam-packed activities around the Carson City region. There's Flag Day ceremonies at the Nevada Veterans Memorial and at the Elks Lodge. The Stewart Father’s Day Powwow happens Friday to Sunday and features hundreds of American Indian dancers, drummers artists and cultural enthusiasts. Lace up the tennis shoes for the Eastside Historical tour of the capital city hosted by Muscle Powered. Journey of Hope returns to Western Nevada College at 5 p.m. to settle into the evening. Open Mic Night at A to Zen will cap-off an eventful Friday heading into the weekend.
Nevada Wild Horses fundraiser to be held at the Governor’s Mansion June 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 2:44pmA fundraiser for the Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association and the Wild Horse Preservation League will be held at the Governor’s Mansion on June 15 to raise awareness for Nevada’s wild horses.
Carson Valley concert with Krista Jenkins, Tex Weir and Natalie Neilson benefits wild horses
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 9:34pmThe weather will be perfect Saturday, June 1 when the magnificent wild horses of Nevada’s Pine Nut Mountains and the dedicated volunteers who oversee them take center stage at a benefit concert presented by multi-talented Nevada singer, songwriter Krista Jenkins.
She has assembled a group of fellow musicians for an evening of intimate, lively entertainment at Valley View Ranch in Gardnerville to raise much-needed funds for non-profit Pine Nut Wild Horse Advocates (PNWHA).
18th Annual Oodles of Noodles Festival in Dayton set for Saturday, June 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 1:26pmNorthern Nevada’s Ambassador for Wild Horses will be attending this year’s Oodles of Noodles Festival in historic old town Dayton on Saturday, June 1, 2019 courtesy of the Wild Horse Preservation League.
Bookmobiles bring libraries to remote areas in Nevada
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 2:42pmThere was a certain energy in the air, an excitement swirling among the 15 students spanning the grades from kindergarten through eighth in the isolated, one-room schoolhouse in Ruby Valley.
It wasn’t just that the sun was finally shining — glistening off the wind-polished snow that stretched for miles — on this day in late March after a long, seemingly relentless winter.
There was something else. The Bookmobile was finally coming.
May the fourth be with you, and with bicycle safety. Events and happenings for Sat. May 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 7:57amGood morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!
Here's what's happening Saturday:
Events around Carson City for Friday, May 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:08pmWhat a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.
Nevada Dept. of Agriculture lifts EHV-1 horse quarantines, restricted travel recommendations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 8:54amAs of Wednesday, May 1, the Nevada Department of Agriculture has lifted all quarantines for Equine Herpes Virus – Type 1 (EHV-1) in the state. One positive case related to an aborted horse was confirmed in Humboldt County; no quarantine has been issued for this case because the incubation period has passed, and no horses have been moved to or from the property.
All Aboard: Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary to host annual V&T Wine, Cheese and Dessert Train
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 6:37pmThe Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary, in one of its most popular fundraisers, will host its 6th annual V&T Wine, Cheese and Dessert Train from Carson City to Virginia City on Saturday, May 4, 2019.
The special event train leaves the Eastgate Depot in Carson City at 10 a.m. and arrives in Virginia City at approximately 11:30 a.m. The train arrives back in Carson City before 4:30 p.m. Tickets are pre-sold, and guests are asked to be at the Eastgate Depot by 9:30 a.m.
Laugh for LEAD
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 3:00pmLaugh Factory
407 N Virginia St, Reno, NV 89501
Stand up comedy and a chance to be part of a game Show! A night of laughs, prizes, and more benefits a great organization! All proceeds go to LEAD with Horses programs for at risk youth.
$35.00 to $200.00 —Single ticket (includes drink) for $35, VIP table $200
More Info
http://leadwithhorses.com/laugh/
Ticket/Registration Links
https://donorbox.org/laugh
Garage Sale SAT. Wild Horse fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/12/2019 - 3:57pmGarage sale to benefit wild horses, Sat. 7-1pm, 186 Parkhill Dr., Carson City, NV 89701.
Three horses test positive for equine herpes virus; Nevada veterinarian recommends against travel, competing
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 9:11amNevada Department of Agriculture has received reports that two horses that were in attendance at the National Reined Cow Horse Association Stallion Stakes event have tested positive for the respiratory, non-neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus – Type 1. One horse was from California, and the second was from Clark County and is under quarantine order by State Veterinarian JJ Goicoechea.
Nevada enters agreement with AWHC for fertility control of Virginia Range horse population
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 3:15pmAs a first step in comprehensive management of the Virginia Range feral, estray horse population, the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the American Wild Horse Campaign signed a non-exclusive agreement Tuesday for fertility control.
Capital City Farm Days at Carson City Fairgrounds introduces youth to Nevada agriculture
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 2:43pmUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H will host its annual Capital City Farm Days this Thursday and Friday, April 11-12 at Carson City Fairgrounds, Fuji Park.
'The Mustang,' filmed in Carson City, coming to Galaxy Fandango April 11
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/26/2019 - 11:14amA new movie that was filmed at the historic state prison in Carson City “The Mustang” starring veteran actor Bruce Dern and Matthias Schoenaerts, known for the Academy Award winning film “The Danish Girl” and Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” will premiere in Carson City on April 11 at the Galaxy Fandango Theaters with the first showing at 7 p.m.
Capital City Farm Days in Carson City to teach youth about Nevada agriculture
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 7:55pmUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H presents Capital City Farm Days, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 11-12 at the Carson City Fairgrounds and Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, 601 Clear Creek Road in Carson City.
There will be about 30 presenters teaching elementary-age youth about Nevada agriculture, where food and fiber come from, and environmental issues related to agriculture.
What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, March 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 8:10amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, March 14, 2019. The warmup continues today with sunny skies ahead. We're six days from hitting the first official day of Spring. Are you ready? We're also counting down the hours for the weekend ahead and all the St. Patrick's festivities around the area. Read on for what's happening today.
Carson City Native and Newcomers Club meeting March 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 1:13pmCarson City Native and Newcomers Club will be meeting on March 14, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. We will meet for lunch at Reds 395 Restaurant/grill, located at 1055 S. Carson Street in Carson City. We will have lunch and then have our meeting.
Our club supports our community in many ways such as schools, college scholarships, kids and horses therapy sessions and outreach to the blind by punching playing card in brail to send within the United States and abroad.
‘The Mustang’ filmed at Carson City’s historic prison arrives in theaters March 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 3:53pmA new movie that was filmed at the historic state prison in Carson City “The Mustang” starring veteran actor Bruce Dern and Matthias Schoenaerts, known for the Academy Award winning film “The Danish Girl” and Jennifer Lawrence’s “Red Sparrow,” will be hitting select theaters March 15.
Carson City Native and Newcomers Club to meet Feb. 14
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 6:30pmThe Carson City Native and Newcomers Club will be meeting on February 14, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. at Reds Old 395 Grill, 1055 S. Carson Street in Carson City.
Interview with Caitlin Jemma, international touring singer-songwriter from Virginia City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 10:29amCaitlin Jemma is a musician born and raised in Virginia City. She has been touring the globe for several years now, spreading her message of love and music.
Jemma recently completed a European tour, and now she's back in the Silver State. She was scheduled to perform at Piper's Opera House tonight for the West Coast Songwriter's Showcase in Virginia City, until Mother Nature stepped in.