Memorial Day
Memorial Weekend activities continue Sunday into Monday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/28/2017 - 5:12amIt’s the perfect time to enjoy family and friends and some great music. The Carson Nugget powers it up to rock out tonight with Volt: A Tribute to AC/DC in their ballroom. Dayton Valley Golf Course offers up dinner and a show with this year’s debut of Concerts on the Green. Blues Monster and pulled pork sliders are a great way to enjoy the evening.
SUNDAY:
Eyes on Carson City: Memorial Day weekend downtown
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 8:49pmIt's beginning to look a lot like summer in downtown Carson City.
The Spring Farmer's Market at Musser and Nevada streets, a prelude to the popular Third and Curry Farmer's Market that crowds the parking lot across from Bob McFadden Plaza throughout the summer, was held Saturday morning.
Eyes on Carson City: All board for Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 7:45pmHistoric steam engines from the V&T Railway and the Nevada State Railroad Museum (NSRM) were awakened from their long winter slumber Saturday morning to mark the start of Carson City's summer season on the rails.
Governor signs 32 bills passed by Nevada Legislature ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/27/2017 - 8:36amNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed 32 bills into law Friday, including a measure that speeds up the employee background check process for some private businesses, a consumer protection bill ensuring full rate disclosure at rental truck establishments, and an act that gives additional criteria for water right holders to justify time extensions.
Volunteers and veterans place flags at Carson City cemetery ahead of Memorial Day
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 6:24pmVeterans and families from Carson City volunteered their time at Lone Mountain Cemetery on Friday by placing more than 1,000 flags over the headstones of fallen veterans.
Eyes on Carson City: Memorial Day weekend send off
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 6:20pmNorthern Nevadans in and around the Nevada state capital were given a proper send off to the big three-day holiday weekend Friday afternoon by Carson City resident E.D. Crouser, well known in the community for waving her uplifting messages to motorists at busy intersections around town.
I Love Carson City’s Memorial Day Weekend Event Summary
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 5:38pmFire up that grill, Carson City, we’ve got the perfect weather to kick off the summer. The early Farmers Market at Musser and Nevada offers the perfect finishing touches to any picnic or bar-be-que. It’s all aboard for train lovers: the V&T begins its runs to Virginia City this weekend and the historic Glenbrook Engine is all steamed up at the Railroad Museum. Keep reading and have a safe weekend.
SATURDAY:
- -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
Carson City weather: Sunny skies ahead for Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 3:04pmWith the three-day weekend ahead, folks headed outdoors can expect a warm up with sunny skies and relatively dry conditions around the Carson City and Lake Tahoe region during the Memorial Day holiday stretch.
Nevada Northern Railway Museum's Memorial Day 30th Anniversary Celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 11:56amForest Service offers tips for safe 2017 Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 10:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Here's some important information for residents and visitors to keep in mind this Memorial Day weekend at Lake Tahoe. Warm temperatures have accelerated melting of our tremendous snowpack, streams and rivers will be cold, swift and high.
Friday, May 26: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 9:38pmMemorial Day weekend is finally upon us. Unless there is some freak weather phenomenon on its way, it should be gorgeous. See what Tempest the students of Carson High Drama have stirred up as they perform their annual ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ at the Capitol Amphitheater. The GE Family Concert Series in Minden kicks off tonight with Garratt Wilkin and The Parrotheads; you’ll want to bring a jacket, it’s still gets chilly once the sun goes down.
Memorial Day weekend Services, Celebrations, and Events
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 11:34amWhile many think of Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial kick-off to summer, its true purpose is to remember those who we’ve lost in defense of our country. Here are a few ways to honor our heroes over the next few days:
Railroad Museum in Carson City heads full steam into Memorial Day weekend, summer
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 9:12amThe Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City is back to full operations just in time for the Memorial Day Weekend and the busy summer season. Construction crews this week completed removal of more than 110,000 square feet of debris and repairs to the tracks on the museum grounds that were damaged by flooding in January.
Mac the Naw: Sierra fishing report for 2017 Memorial Day weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 10:26pmHello fellow anglers, as Memorial Day weekend arrives, our local forecasters say we will have plenty of great weather to fish and have fun. Please use caution when fishing any of the rivers and streams in our area. With warming temperatures, our waters have risen and are moving very fast.
High water on Nevada lakes and rivers during Memorial Day weekend a cause for concern
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:01amMemorial Day weekend is the traditional kickoff to boating season in Northern Nevada, and game wardens at the Nevada Department of Wildlife are urging boaters to take extra precautions before going on the water.
Warming temperatures prompt Flood Advisory for Carson Valley and surrounding areas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 10:49amA Small Stream Flood Advisory for snowmelt has been issued by the National Weather Service for low lying ranch land in areas south of Carson City into Carson Valley in Douglas County, Southern Washoe County and Alpine County.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest urges caution this Memorial Weekend due to snowmelt
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 3:18pmIt is time to gather up the family and gear and head to your favorite recreation spot. Memorial Day weekend is the kick off for the summer, and traditionally it is a very busy weekend on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. Forest visitors can enjoy biking, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and many more recreations activities this summer.
Monday, May 22: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 5:02amI’m almost convinced that winter is behind us. Almost. I’ve lived here long enough to expect anything, weather-wise, but this sunshine is hard to ignore. It may be a Monday, but with Memorial Day weekend just a few days away, hopefully this week will just fly by. You’ve only got one last week to participate in the Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt, so go explore the historic westside and keep an eye on those window – the winner of the hunt gets a gift certificate to Café at Adele’s.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of May 22-28
Submitted by editor on Sun, 05/21/2017 - 10:22amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of May 22-28, 2017. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work. Please follow detours.
Memorial Day events at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery in Fernley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 2:21pmThe public is invited to attend two Memorial Day events at the Northern Nevada Veterans Cemetery located in Fernley, Nev.
The first is on Saturday, May 27, 2017 with a "Flag-In" event. Volunteers are asked to arrive no later than 8:30 AM to assist in placing an American flag on each gravesite. Participants will receive a free commemorative WW1 pin to show appreciation in preparing the cemetery for the main Memorial Day ceremony.
Memorial Weekend powers up with Volt: A Salute to AC/DC, Inside the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 2:09pmThe Carson Nugget turns up the electricity for Memorial Day weekend, announcing the first concert in their 2017 Summer Concert Series, Volt: A Salute to AC/DC.
Powering up Sunday, May 28, VOLT: A Salute to AC/DC is a hard-hitting, high energy rock band based out of Livermore, Calif, specializing in the music of AC/DC and performances of the albums Back in Black and Powerage, Live.
New zip line to go through treetops at South Tahoe this summer
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 12:33pmThe Silver Rush, a new 4,159-foot long zip line opening this summer at Heavenly's Epic Discovery, will take users from tree-to-tree at speeds up to 40 miles per hour. Overlooking the Carson Valley, Silver Rush is comprised of five segmented zip lines; the final of which flies guests over the waters of East Peak Lake.
Nevada law enforcement steps up 'Click it or Ticket' enforcement now through end of May
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/13/2017 - 2:42pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol is teaming up with local law enforcement agencies to educate motorists on seatbelt usage. The "Click it or Ticket" campaign runs now through May 31.
Virginia and Truckee Railroad steams full speed ahead into summer season
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 3:37pmThe Virginia & Truckee Railroad begins its ninth season as a major visitor attraction and local’s favorite Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-28, with round trip steam trains plying the 16-mile route between Carson City and Virginia City.
Back on Track: Repairs begin at state railroad museum in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 4:59pmRepairs to the flood-damaged grounds of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City kicked into high gear this week with construction crews working to remove thousands of pounds of sediment, and replace ballast and tracks displaced by January floods.
Nevada deserves protection
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 3:24pmAs a kid, I pictured Nevada as a wasteland of sand and cacti. Today, I know better. For the past five years, I’ve been packing up my truck every spring and taking a long day to drive to eastern Nevada to bask in the glory of one of the least densely-populated areas of the United States.
Mother's Day at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 3:43pmThe Nevada Northern Railway, a National Historic Landmark, offers free rides to all moms on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14, 2017. Treat mom to a trip aboard an historic passenger coach pulled by a locomotive. Passengers will enjoy a ride through remarkable Robinson Canyon. Trains depart at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Open daily, except Tuesdays from 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. through Memorial Day weekend, the museum is located at 1100 Ave. A in Ely, Nev.
Memorable Mother's Day weekend tradition continues with Virginia and Truckee Railroad rides
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 10:45amGive mom the gift of quality time this Mother’s Day weekend aboard special train rides on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The pre-season round-trip train rides celebrate mom along the relaxing 16-mile journey from Carson City to the Comstock-era town of Virginia City, May 13-14.
Foundation Schedules Wungnema Open House this Sunday, April 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 2:35amThe Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is holding an Open House at the Wungnema House in Mills Park Sunday, April 23, from 2 to 5 p.m. The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school.
Forest Service announces spring 2017 Lake Tahoe recreation area opening dates
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 1:23pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin opening recreational facilities in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Weather and snow conditions permitting, Inspiration Point will be the first site to open on April 15, 2017.