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Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 8:12pmThe spirit of Christmas is in the air as we head into the final stretch of the work week. Thursday events around the capital city feature an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a Carson City tradition with the return of Joyful Noise Holiday Community Show at the Brewery Arts Center and more.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 7:33pmClouds will roll into the capital city region Tuesday keeping temperatures quite chilly. Happenings around town include organized morning and evening fitness walks, a "Stuff the Bus Toy Drive" at Capital Ford, a Planning Commission meeting on the proposed Andersen Ranch development and a Posada event at Mark Twain Elementary. Plus, the Carson City School Orchestra Program will hold its annual Holiday Concert at the community center, The Peanuts Gang Trio will hold a free holiday concert at Sassafras, and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 7:32pmThe countdown to Christmas is on as we head into the first day of the work week. Events around the capital city Monday include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, the first day kickoff of a Holiday Gift Making Camp at the Brewery Arts Center, a Carson River Trails Project open house hosted by Parks, Recreation and Open Space, a Carson City Democratic luncheon featuring a Bernie Sanders campaign presentation, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:05pmWith activities lining up around the capital city through the weekend, Thursday events around the region include a meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition in Silver Springs, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, and a Carson City CASA volunteer information hour and training seminar. Along the music front, CHS Band will host its winter concert at the Carson City Community Center and our own local country music star and Nashville recording artist Art Mulcahy will be at Jimmy G's. Read on for details.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 7:56pmEnjoying the mix of sunshine, clouds and the overall late fall conditions around the capital city? More of the same is expected Wednesday into Thursday, with another system due in time for the weekend. Activities around Carson City include an educational discussion on dementia presented by the Alzheimer's Association at the Carson City Library, a moonlight walk to C-Hill, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, a Carson Valley Community Theatre audition call for two plays, classes and more.
Holiday happenings and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:17pmPartly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-40s looks to be the order of the day around the capital city as we roll into Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Happenings around town include a book presentation by urban fantasy author SM Reine at the Nevada State Library and Archives, a morning fitness walk and evening hike, dance classes, a meeting of the CCSD board, plus festive December music and more with Night Lights Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee. Read on for more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 7:58pmIn December, Mondays don't really seem like Monday. At least for those of us caught up in the holiday spirit of giving and kindness. What a weekend of community fellowship this was among Carson City locals and we're just getting started, counting down the days until Christmas.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:07pmThe days keep moving along, ever closer to the weekend and huge helpings of Christmas holiday activities. Thursday events around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting with the developer of the proposed Andersen Ranch, a presentation: "Feathers and Furs of the Carson Valley" at the River Fork Ranch, an "End to Prohibition Party" at Gather restaurant, and more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 7:53pmThe break in the stormy weather was a short one, with more precipitation later in the day Wednesday, forecasters say. Activities around Carson City on Dec. 4 include a "Red Kettle" job hiring event at the Carson City Salvation Army, a Fitness Lab grand opening on Minnesota Street, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, library activities, classes and more.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 7:30pmSnow days, snow way. At least that's what the weather forecast calls for Tuesday. We'll see mostly cloudy skies before another chance of rain or snow arrives midweek and then a larger storm in time for the weekend. As the saying goes of Nevada weather: Wait a minute and it will change. It is also #GivingTuesday. If you have a favorite organization, it's a good time to send a few dollars their way. Around town there's art showings, a fitness walk, hike, dance classes and an old school film favorite at the Brewery Arts Center hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:40pmWith Thanksgiving leftovers winding down, we're winding up to the second day in December and the first day of the work week ahead, with activities lined up through the weekend. For Monday, activities around the capital city include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Tom Steyer campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more. If you are driving, do be careful out there. For weather-related travel and road updates see NVroads.com.
Small Business Saturday, Feast with a Hero, Santa Photos and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, Nov. 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 9:52pmHappy Saturday Carson City! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Are you ready to supportive our local community with Small Business Saturday? In addition, there are a metric ton of events going on in our region throughout the weekend, so check below to see what’s going on!
Saturday, November 30
Carson City weekend events include Nutcracker Ballet, Small Business Saturday, Polar Express train rides, Feast with a Hero and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 4:33pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 31st season of the Nutcracker Ballet, a Feast with a Hero fundraiser at Slot World, Small Business Saturday throughout Carson City and Carson Valley, photos with Santa, a Telegraph Square sign dedication, Polar Express train rides at the V&T Railroad and more!
Happy Thanksgiving 2019: Carson City events for Thursday, Nov. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:08pmThe last Thursday of November means a big gobble gobble, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy in the games, festivities, activities at home and outdoors. Events are at a minimum, for obvious reasons, but the two big ones are traditions for us in the capital city. The Carson City Turkey Trot at the Governor's Mansion and the free Carson Nugget Thanksgiving community dinner. Enjoy your day and any slight break in the weather. More winter storms are on the way.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 7:10pmWith snow overnight into the morning, the eve of Thanksgiving will bustle with last minute food shopping and, for many, preparing for an extended holiday weekend. There's a few activities around Carson City on Wednesday, Nov. 27 including a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, classes and more.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:15pmWith the season's first big winter storm expected to arrive later Tuesday evening into Thanksgiving, you can still get in activities around the capital city before the snow flies. There's a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, fitness and swing classes at Yaple's Ballroom, a Carson City School Board meeting and more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 7:10pmEnjoy any sunshine Monday as our first significant snow storm of the season is ahead this Thanksgiving holiday week. Activities and happenings on the first day of the work week, Nov. 25, 2019 include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Julian Castro campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more.
The Twelve Days of Christmas: Thanking our Carson City community for shopping local
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 1:33pmShop local at participating businesses and receive a drawing ticket! This is our way of thanking the community for shopping local. Participating stores are: Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, Due Sorella (fondly known as Two Sisters), Kaleidoscope, Mom & Pops Diner, The Purple Avocado, Morley's Books, Postal Annex, Rustically Devine, Touched by Angels home and garden gift shop, Gather, The Bike Smith,Carson Jewelry & Loan, Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar and a special gift given by My Dream Photography.
Events and happenings for Saturday, June 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/31/2019 - 11:27pmGood morning Carson City, and happy June! We have a ton of events going on today in our beloved capital city, with the June wine walk, the first day of the farmer’s market, a brew fest at Fuji park, and more! With a high of 75, it’s shaping up to finally start to feel like summer (knock on wood).
Events, happenings and more around the Carson City area this Friday through Sunday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 05/30/2019 - 4:43pmHeading into a jam-packed weekend of events around the Carson City region, there's a bevy of activities Friday to get your started. Lace up your shoes for a morning walk at Riverview Park, and then head on over to the Nevada State Museum for a coin press demonstration, and tours that explore anthropology and Nevada history. Later there's a cruise night gathering at Carson Mall to benefit Safe Grad Night, an Italian dinner fundraiser at the Governor's Mansion to benefit Carson City's homeless, live music at Living the Good Life and A to Zen, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club, and much more. Read on and enjoy!
Nevada author to hold book signing at Morley's Books during Carson City Wine Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/28/2019 - 12:49pmSandie La Nae will be the featured author Saturday, June 1 at Morley's Books located at 201 W. King Street in Carson City.
La Nae, author of 19 books, will be featuring her volume written about the historic building that Morley's Books is housed in, "Wells Fargo Office."
Other books Sandie will be selling of her historic volumes include Buckland Station, St. Charles Hotel, Genoa Bar, Alpine Hotel in Markleeville, and those from her "WEIRD" series about Carson City, Reno, and Virginia City.
Passport to Downtown 2018 winners announced
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 10:48pmCongratulations to the winners of Passport to Downtown raffle prizes, whose names are listed below in alphabetical order.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 8:04amWelcome to Halloween and the last day of October, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Activities today feature trick or treating at the Carson Mall, the Downtown Candy Crawl, a haunted house at Western Nevada College and a harvest festival in the Carson Valley. Here's what's ahead for today:
Carson City Ghost Walk events this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 9:40pmCarson City’s rich and intriguing history will be explored and theatrically relived this Saturday with two themed Carson City Ghost Walks.
Cindy Southerland, featured author at August 5th wine walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 10:01amStop by Morley's Books during the August 5th wine walk and meet the author of new book on Nevada Assembly Speakers. A limited edition press of 150 numbered and signed copies of the book will be on sale for $45 which includes tax. A unique view of Nevada politics! hope to see you there!
I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 7-8
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 11/06/2015 - 6:27pmWelcome to the weekend, Carson City. The temperatures will be brisk, but nothing a scarf and sweater can’t help guard against. The real cold shows up late Sunday and brings with it a good chance for snow. Mary Poppins would advise we bear it with a spoon full of sugar.
I Love Carson City’s Labor Day Weekend Event Summary: September 5-7
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 9:15pmDon’t be scared. I know you’re going to take one look at this list and get overwhelmed with all the things going on in the area. I’ve written an overview of some of the bigger things here, but take a look below for a complete list of everything that the Carson City area offers.
SATURDAY:
- California Free Fishing Day
- Revolution Dog Sports Rat-tacular Barn Hunt and BattleBorn Bonanza Jack Russell Trials at Fuji Park
- NAA Exhibit by artist Deborah Foster at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- Third and Curry Farmers Market; Live Music (8:30am-1pm)
Labor Day weekend fun in all directions
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 2:52amLabor Day Weekend Highlights
Carson City:
- Treasure hunt on Saturday at the Carson City Historical Society Rummage and Yard Sale at the Forman-Roberts House Museum at 1207 N. Carson St. Free tours of the museum will also be available during the 9am-4pm event.
- Take a ride on the Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine at the Nevada State Train Museum Friday through Monday.
Featured author at Morley's Books Wine Walk Sept 5th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/11/2015 - 10:07amI Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: August 1-2
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/31/2015 - 6:58pmI apologize, Carson City. You have some decisions to make. There is quite a bit going on whether you want something family friendly, adults only, indoors, outdoors, or a combination of it all. The weekly Farmers Market at Third and Curry St. is always a good way to start the weekend. Yummy food, a bounce house for the kids, and beautiful flowers are hard to argue with. Keep reading for enough fun to make your head spin!
SATURDAY:
- Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
- 21st Annual Silver Dollar Car Classic at Mills Park (8am-4pm show and shine, music, and vendors; Registration 8am-11am; Pancake Breakfast 8am-10:30am; Judging until 4pm)