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9th annual Holiday Faire happening Dec. 2-3 at St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2023 - 12:38pmSt. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City fills four floors with festivities and over 30 tables of one-of-a-kind creations by exceptional artists, writers, and makers. Join us for this fun event in a beautiful historic building and support your local area artists, writers, and makers, just in time for unique and thoughtful gift giving.
Carson City Library hosts first Bionics Camp in February
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/19/2021 - 1:31pmReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students starting in February.
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:50pmRENO — With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emergencies.
Winter storm to bring periods of snow, gusty winds and slick roads to Sierra, Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 10:55amA winter storm has begun to move through the Carson City region Sunday bringing snow to the Sierra and snowfall to the valley floors, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City Library receives grant to bring bionics learning to middle school students in 2021
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 10:04amReimagining learning, the Carson City Library is bringing robotics technology and engineering to Carson City middle school students in 2021. Utilizing analog and digital learning, students will build components of a bionic fish, elephant, and chameleon over the 3-day Bionics Camps designed to encourage STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) related career exploration and development.
Carson City Library Hosts Virtual Program: Makers Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/14/2020 - 11:22amFor elementary school ages, join us virtually via Zoom.
To register, visit https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/6598988
Do you like to make and create? Join us for fun STEAM activities each month! This month learn how to build a rubber band guitar! We'll talk about frequency, pitch, and music as a whole.
Supplies Needed:
At least 4 rubber bands
Glue
Packing tape
Empty tissue box
Scissors
Two large craft sticks
Empty paper towel tube
Registration is required.
Nevada’s COVID-19 Vaccination Playbook for Statewide Operations submitted
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 6:21pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public and Behavioral Health announced Friday the submission of the COVID-19 Vaccination Program Playbook for Statewide Operations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
'Clean Up The Lake' removes over 8,000 lbs of trash from Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 8:47amClean Up the Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe.
Beginning in July 2020, the Clean Up The Lake dive teams completed a circumnavigated SCUBA clean up of Donner Lake, covering every inch of the 8 mile shoreline at depths of 0-25 feet removing all the smaller trash they could find that resulted in 5,151.5 pounds of trash removed from Donner Lake compared to 3,032 pounds of trash removed from the depths of Lake Tahoe.
Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/17/2020 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.
Open studio tour, drive-in movie, dancing and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 6:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. The 2020 Jazz & Beyond Music and Art Festival will include the second annual Carson City Open Studios Tour with multiple locations. Hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, the Brewery Arts Center is holding a drive-in movie showing of the 1950s classic “Shane” on Saturday. Combined with live music and plenty of dancing, it will be a weekend for all to enjoy! Read on for more information.
Assembly candidate Sena Loyd to speak at Carson City Democrats' tele-luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 7:17amSena Loyd, candidate for the Nevada State Assembly, District 40, will be the featured speaker at Monday's virtual Democratic luncheon. She became the official Democratic nominee in June's three-way primary, in which she received 47 percent of the vote.
Live music, art, Father's Day dinner special and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/18/2020 - 8:34amHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Several events have instituted safety measures set by the state and Center for Disease Control to keep participants safe during these times.
Carson City Farmer's Market returns this Saturday with new safety guidelines in place
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 06/03/2020 - 12:53pmThe Carson Farmer's Market is back this Saturday morning, bringing fresh, locally grown produce to the community.
The Farmer's Market is requiring customers to adhere to social distancing guidelines in order for the market to continue through the summer and stay open.
Carson City Middle School recognized as Distinguished STEM School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/04/2020 - 8:35amCarson Middle School has been recognized as a Distinguished School for performing an exemplary Project Lead The Way program. Only 176 schools across the country received the top honors for their commitment to student engagement and access.
Quad County, Carson City COVID-19 Monday update: 2 new cases, 84 total and 31 recoveries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 6:01pmThe Quad County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Monday, April 27 that there are 2 new positive cases of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 84, with 31 recoveries and one death, 52 cases remain active.
Carson City, Quad COVID-19 update for April 26: No new cases, 3 recoveries, community-based testing begins Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/26/2020 - 6:05pmUPDATE MONDAY: Quad-County Emergency Operations Center in Carson City is reporting Sunday, April 26 that there are no new positive cases and three additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County region. This brings the total number of cases to 82, with 31 recoveries and one death, 50 cases remain active.
Local businesses in Carson, Lyon, Storey and Douglas encouraged to 'weigh-in' on COVID-19 economic impact survey
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/09/2020 - 10:52amCounties from around the state, including Carson City, Lyon, Storey and Douglas, are encouraging businesses to complete the COVID-19 Economic Impact Survey being conducted by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED).
Carson City supervisors agree to continue School Resource Officer program, will split cost with district
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 11:22amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Thursday to engage in a partnership with the Carson City School District to fund the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, which provides for three law enforcement officers from the Carson City Sheriff's Office to focus primarily on working within the schools.
Spring into online reading, learning and creating with Carson City Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:20amThe Carson City Library is continuing to offer a busy spring with a selection of online events taking place in April in honor of National Poetry Month, Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, STEAM and more.
Oh rats! Carson City museums to ring in Chinese New Year this Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/21/2020 - 3:54pmHand-made noisemakers, dancing, music and a short parade will all help usher in The Year of the Rat in Carson City this Saturday, Jan. 25.
Five Questions for Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 9:47amFor this week's installment of Carson Now's Five Questions, Carson City's very own Mayor Bob Crowell sat down to discuss why he wanted to become Mayor, what he plans to do after, and everything in between.
Happenings around the Carson City region for New Year's Eve, Dec. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 9:09pmHeading into last day of 2019, we're looking at partly sunny skies with a high around 50 and low around 30. Activities around the capital city region are lined up through the day and evening. Enjoy and celebrate as we prepare to toast a welcome to 2020. Also do consider a designated driver, cab ride, Lyft or Uber to be on the safe side for your ride home if out celebrating. Happy New Year!
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 30, plus New Year's Eve happenings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 7:54pmAs we head into the final Monday of 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of light snow in the morning as a weak weather system brushes the region. Events around the Carson City area include a driver's education class offered through Western Nevada College Continuing Education, a luncheon featuring Patricia Ackerman, a Democratic primary candidate for Nevada's 2nd Congressional District, art activities and more.
New Year's Eve Celebrations around Carson City, Carson Valley, South Lake Tahoe and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/28/2019 - 1:20pmI hope everyone thoroughly enjoyed their holidays! But, they’re not over yet, because still ahead we have New Year's Eve! Check below to see what’s going on around town and beyond to welcome in the New Year.
25th Annual Carson High School Craft Fair kicks off holiday shopping in Carson City
Submitted by user22 on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 5:09pmIt’s the most wonderful time of the year and Carson City residents showed up in masses to start their holiday shopping. Carson High School (CHS) played host to over a hundred crafters, artisans, candy makers, knitters and even more happy shoppers at this weekend’s 25th Annual Holiday Craft Fair.
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!
The Timeless Design of JoAnn F. Axford featured at Vasefinder Museum inside Charlie B Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 7:14amInitially, I collected many of the Arts and Crafts as well as WPA Art Deco Era American pottery makers in clay before focusing on the American Studio Pottery Movement. And from my collecting, I have always sought examples that have a timeless design.
Ormsby House potential buyer discusses vision for Carson City's historic building, plus: a look inside after 19 years
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 11:10amJoe D’Angelo says he has spent the majority his life helping people. After several failed attempts to bring large-scale community projects to different cities in Nevada, he has now set his sights on Carson City to make his “Joshua’s Community” dreams come to life with the purchase of the Ormsby House.
Liquidation Store on Highway 50 East in Carson City to hold Sept. 27-29 soft opening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 4:07pmAmeriwade Liquidations of Carson City is doing final preparations for the grand opening of a Liquidation Outlet at 3579 Highway 50 E., Suite 207 in Carson City. Initial sale dates are Sept. 27-29, 2019 in the industrial park next to Classy Seconds and across from the Goodwill.
Art fairs, camel races, train rides and more: events and happenings in the Carson City region for Saturday, Sept. 7
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 12:29amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ll see a high in the mid 80s and a low in the mid to low 40s, which to me sounds like Fall is right around the corner!
We’ve got a ton of great events today and tomorrow, so check them out below: