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Pirate Pup Parade, viewing of 'Hook,' Wheeled Food and more Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 6:12pmUPDATE: Due to weather concerns, the Pirate Pup Parade will be moved indoors outside of the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center. The film showing of "Hook" will be held in the BAC Performance Hall. Food Trucks will be outside in the parking lot.
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Going into Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, we're looking at a slight chance of showers with highs in the upper 60s around the Carson City region. Looking ahead there's art workshops and showings, as well as the Scallywaggers Pirate Pup Parade, Wheeled Food Wednesday and outdoor showing of the film classic "Hook" at the Brewery Arts Center, acrylic pour jewelry making at Rustically Divine, Salsa dancing and more.
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.
Remembering Carson Valley in the 1950s and 1960s at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 2:32pmOn Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m., the final event of the 2019 Festival season features members of the 1962 graduating class of Douglas High School sharing their memories of Carson Valley in the 1950s and 1960s.
Carson Valley has always been a unique, close-knit community. Of the original thirty-five graduating students, twenty-one are still living, many of whom have remained in Carson Valley.
TRIAD to educate Carson City residents Tuesday on new Smart911 system benefits
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 10:13amCarson City TRIAD will host 911 System: How to Prepare for First Responders, a Smart911 presentation, on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
Fishing Report: several lakes dealing with toxic algae blooms, throw your lines elsewhere if possible
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 1:30pmHello fellow anglers. We have a few things going on in our local area. For anglers that fish Topaz Lake, you have until the end of the month to wet a line. As of October 1st, the lake will be closed until January 1, 2020. There is some speculation into next years fishing season.
Ahoy Matey: Pirate-themed movie night, pet parade comes to Carson City Sept. 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 2:44pmThe next Carson City outdoor summer movie night is Sept. 18 including food trucks, a pet costume contest and the classic childhood pirate movie, “Hook.”
Head to the Brewery Art Center’s Minnesota Street Stage, where Wheeled Food Wednesday food trucks will be serving 5-8 p.m. and the pirate-themed pet costume contest will begin at 6:30 p.m. — followed by the free film showing at sunset.
Chautauqua of Hiram D. Scott at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 2:55pmThe final Chautauqua of the 2019 Festival season will portray Hiram D. Scott, Alpine County, California pioneer, on Sunday, September 22, at 10:00 am.
Hiram Daniel Scott was a ship builder from Pittston, Maine by trade. Initially he settled in Santa Cruz, California in 1847, then followed the Gold Rush when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill. There he operated a ferry business across the San Joaquin River.
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:
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.
Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire coming to Carson Valley on Saturday, Sept. 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 3:59pmOn Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. the Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire will be the final special event of the 2019 Dangberg Summer Festival. A celebration of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh people who helped to settle Carson Valley will offer a day filled with entertainment and activities for all ages.
Rolling Stones tribute, outdoor movies, parade and more: Carson City region readies for Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 6:49pmHeading into Labor Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days, which include guided tours at the Nevada State Museum, movie showings at Mills and Schulz Ranch Park, a school supply car cruise and Bingo fundraiser at the Carson Mall, trash pickup at Lake Tahoe, a Rolling Stones tribute band at Carson Nugget, Virginia City’s Labor Day Parade and more!
Carson City Humane Society’s Pets of the Week: Chester and Hansel
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 10:31amWhat’s better than a dog you may ask? Nothing? Wrong! It’s two dogs! Say hello to Hansel and Chester, our Pets of the Week.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, August 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 5:45pmMarching forward to the midweek, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 will continue to bring sunny skies with a chance of isolated thunderstorms around the capital city. Ahead for the day includes NNDA's Business Edge breakfast at Carson Valley Inn, A "Lunch and Learn" workshop at Carson Nugget, art showings, a Chautauqua presentation of "Sisters of the Sage" at Dangberg Historic Park, Salsa dancing and more.
Carson City teacher ties things up neatly as class prepares to honor Bow Tie Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 08/27/2019 - 8:19amEach day, while many parents are packing lunches for their school children, Mr. Patrick Turner, third grade teacher at Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City, finishes tying things up neatly in a bow — more specifically, his bow tie.
Job fair at Carson Nugget, Relay for Life fundraiser and more: Tuesday events around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/26/2019 - 6:40pmHeading into Tuesday, August 27, 2019 we're looking at continued hot weather around the capital city, with daytime highs in the mid to upper 90s. Ahead is a job fair at the Carson Nugget, a Fat Tuesday business networking gathering, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, free skin cancer testing offered by Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Institute, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, August 30, Carriage Square Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 7:46amCome 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.
Carriage Square Park. No pets allowed in park. Meet on the corner of Cabrolet Drive and Victoria Lane. Head on W. Winnie Lane, then turn left on Victoria Lane. Walk through the neighborhood.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, August 27, Carriage Square Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/21/2019 - 7:41amCome 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.
Chautauqua Presentation: 'Sisters of the Sage' at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 2:19pmAugust closes with a Chautauqua presentation “Sisters of the Sage” which will highlight the lives of Annie H. Martin, Lillian V. Finnegan and Anna N. Harris at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Mac the Naw: Northwest fishing at its finest, plus the latest reports from around Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 9:35pmHello fellow anglers, Just returned from a couple weeks of fishing from our local area to the Rogue River Valley in Oregon. The day we arrived, they had a wild fire that started at 200 acres and by the next day it was over 10,000. Grants pass was smokey and hard to breath, so Renee, my cousin Steve and I ventured to Brookings OR to do some salmon fishing.
Carson City Humane Society’s Pets of the Week: Thelma and Louise
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/14/2019 - 10:25amHello Carson City, and happy Wednesday! Today we have a pair of gals up for adoption and waiting to find a home that appreciates unique pets.
JoAnne Skelly column: Ticks, Yuck! Remove, dispose in alcohol but don't flush them
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 12:13pmTicks not only can carry disease, they are disgusting. I have rarely noticed ticks on our property, but recently, I found two in the house, where they must have come in on my clothes after I worked in the high grasses and wildflowers in the yard. Yuck! Fortunately, they weren’t engorged with blood.
Nevada agriculture officials warn against human, pet contact with bats after 8 confirmed rabid
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 8:38amThe Nevada Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed eight positive rabies cases in bats in Lyon, Washoe, White Pine, Clark and Elko counties. Rabies is common in bats throughout Nevada, and bat activity tends to increase between the months of May and October.
Fashion Show for nonprofit Pets of the Homeless at Governor’s Mansion in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 6:42pmA fashion show sponsored by DV8 Salon Studio to benefit Pets Of The Homeless will be presented at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City on Saturday, August 17 at 1:30 p.m. Trendy and unique fashions will be featured by Stein Mart with hair and make up being done by DV8 Salon studio, with guest makeup artist Regina Wolford from “Wake up with Make up.”
Chautauqua and Author Presentations at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 3:25pmAugust continues with a Chautauqua presentation of Mary McNair Mathews and a presentation by author Brooke Santina at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Wednesday, August 14, at 6:30 pm, Mary McNair Mathews, Comstock businesswoman and author of the book Ten Years in Nevada will be portrayed by Anita Watson.
JoAnne Skelly column: Oh No, Skunks! Their habits, habitat and the tomato juice myth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:07amSkunks are back in our neighborhood. Twenty-five years ago we had skunks here regularly, sometimes living under our shed. Our dogs would run through nearby fields and get sprayed. When the golf course was built across the creek from us and numerous houses went in, skunks disappeared.
Bella the Yorkie named 'Cutest Dog in Carson City' 2nd, 3rd place winners also announced
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 1:47pmUPDATED: The winner of the Bret Andreas State Farm’s Cutest Dog of Carson City contest is Bella, the cutest Yorkie Poo, whose owner is Stan Jones. The contest was held on Saturday, July 27, to benefit Feeding Pets of the Homeless.
Guest Speakers and Mo'z Motley Blues at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 11:52amThe month of August begins with a presentation on “The Great State Embezzlement,” Mo’z Motley Blues in concert and a presentation on “The History of Baseball in Nevada” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Sunday, August 4, at 10 a.m., Glen Whorton, President of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, returns to the park to speak on this year’s topic “The Great State Embezzlement.” This is a free event for all to attend.
Farmers Markets, Demolition Derbies and more: Carson City Events for Saturday, July 27
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 8:00amGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!
Saturday, July 27