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Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:45pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 6:31pmMore of the same weather wise is headed our way as we round the corner going into Thursday, July 25, 2019. Activities around the Carson City area feature a Muscle Powered hike along a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail, Status of Women in Northern Nevada conference at the Carson Nugget, a lecture series at the Carson City BRIC, Freedom Fest Carson City GOP Barbecue at Glen Eagles, Thursday Cruise Night at Max Casino, plus afternoon and evening presentations on the Apollo Lunar Mission at the Nevada State Museum. Read on. There's more.
National Night Out: A Celebration of Community Policing and Safety Efforts
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/20/2019 - 9:03amThe 17th annual National Night Out, hosted by the National Association of Town Watch and the Carson City Sheriff's Office, will be held Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mills Park, Carson City, Nevada.
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.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 8:03pmAs we begin to round out the work week heading into Thursday, July 18, 2019, we're looking at the same amount of sun with a daytime high around 90. Not bad for the middle of July. Activities lined up include a Muscle Powered hike, a cultural awareness conference at Carson Valley Inn, an artist reception at Artsy Fartsy, art classes at Rustically Divine, Thursday Cruise Night, the first "Third Thursday" farmer's market and barbecue in Dayton, a presentation on the Apollo Lunar Mission at the Carson City Library and more.
Carson City Farmer’s Market to host Children’s Art Contest through July
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 4:57pmThe Carson Farmers Market will be hosting a "Farm to Table" Art Contest for Kids throughout July.
Carson Mall hosts Hot Wheels race
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 1:30pmReady, Set and Go: Come and race your Hot Wheels at the Carson Mall in Carson City on Saturday, July 27. Bring your favorite Hot Wheels, Matchbox or similar-sized car and compete against your peers for bragging rights and prizes! We will have a 15 foot downhill race track! Single elimination.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 7:53pmGood times, sunny skies, activities and more are planned around the Carson City area as we head into Thursday, July 11. Hikes, bike rides, art, food trucks at Mills Park, a Carson City CASA information night, a sentimental journey along Highway 395 presentation and more are lined up for the day. Enjoy
Hip Hop for Hope in Reno hosted by Revenue Cycle Team at Carson Tahoe Health
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:58amA cancer diagnosis is life-threatening, financially devastating, and strikes without warning. Even patients who have worked hard all their life can find themselves struggling to afford necessities such as keeping their lights on, buying gas (for travel to treatment), and covering the high cost of medicine. As one of the regions only organizations providing such support for patients, Carson Tahoe is their only safety net.
Save the Date: Carson City Kiwanis 6th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:09amCarson City Kiwanis will host its 6th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day event to raise much needed funds for the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network as well as the Marilyn Elaine Academic Scholarship.
Events around the Carson City area for Monday, July 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 6:04pmHeading into Monday, July 8, 2019 we want to give a big shout out to all the local organizations and agencies that made this Fourth of July weekend around the Carson City region one to remember. For Monday we're looking at a number of events including a basketball camp at the MAC, a children's theater camp, a local talk with the Carson City Airport manager, art activities, line dancing and more.
Fourth of July Celebration and Carnival in full swing at Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 6:29pmA plethora of rides, games and prizes filled Mills Park in Carson City on Friday during the annual RSVP July 4 Celebration and Carnival.
Carnival, wine tasting, live music and more: Carson City region lined up with 3 days of events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 9:57pmHeading into the Independence Day holiday weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to keep the next three days jam-packed with excitement.
Barbecue, music and fireworks: July 4 celebrations around Carson, Tahoe and Virginia City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 8:35amThe Fourth of July will be colored with parades, barbecues, carnivals, concerts and plenty of fireworks around Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.
Carson City's Thursday Night Cruise winner at Wingstop announced
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 7:08pmThe "Best of Cruise" at last week's Carson City Thursday Night Cruise at Wingstop on South Carson Street went to Ray with his 1940 Ford Deluxe 4 door sedan. Organizers note there were 85 cars and trucks participating in the June 27, 2019 vehicle cruise.
Capitol City Poker Run bicycle ride to benefit Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:07pmCapitol City Poker Run to benefit Muscle Powered will take place this Saturday, July 6 in Carson City. This is a bicycle “poker" ride that will start at Silver Strike CrossFit and will ride throughout Carson City.
All proceeds benefit Muscle Powered. Best Poker hand at the end of the ride will win a bike from the Bike Smith. Raffle prizes and Grand Prize to be announced at Silver Strike CrossFit where a good truck will also be present.
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation brings 'Yappy hour' to Genoa's Sierra Chef
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 12:50pmWylie Animal Rescue Foundation (WARF) is hosting a casual al fresco Yappy Hour on Tuesday, July 9, from 4-6 PM at Genoa’s Sierra Chef. The popular catering company and cooking school will be providing delicious complimentary nibbles and wine and beer will be available for purchase in keepsake WARF glasses. Canine companions are invited to attend. WARF is raising awareness about its new Animal Sanctuary under construction in Stagecoach. Yappy Hour is open to the public and admission is free.
Nevada Magazine's Statewide Scavenger Hunt sends explorers to Nevada's Natural Wonders
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 11:09amHave you ever traversed the narrow slot canyons of Cathedral Gorge? Gazed upon Lake Tahoe’s most iconic bonsai tree? Hiked among the vibrant red sandstone in the Valley of Fire? Gazed across the seemingly infinite flatness of the Black Rock Desert?
Do you want an excuse to?
Day two of Epic Rides, Carson City Airport's Open House, and more: Events for Saturday, June 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 11:26pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It'll be a bit warmer than yesterday with a high of 86 and a low of 51, and you can expect a bit of a breeze with 13 mph winds.
There's a lot going on today in our beautiful Capital City, with day two of Epic Rides, the Carson City Airport Open House and Wing Cook-off, the farmer's market, a youth expo, and more.
Let's raise FUNDS for CG's Transformative Interior Design Program!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 10:25amCurative Grace SPIN-A-THON 2019 - SATURDAY, JULY 20, 2019, 1 PM to 5PM
Lifecycle, 403 Hot Springs Rd, Carson City, NV 89706
THE EVENT:
Gather a team together! Pedal for a Purpose!
Let's raise funds for Curative Grace's Transformative Interior Design program. (www.CurativeGrace.org)
Fun! Prizes! Raffle!
Ride as a team member or the entire four hours as a team of 1.
Open to the public. All skill levels are welcome, including first time riders. Every rider receives a goody bag with cool items from our sponsors.
Bike race, airport open house, live reggae and more: Carson City stacked with all-ages weekend events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 5:50pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area to help the next three days breeze by. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, plus the Nevada State Museum will host 2 behind the scenes tours in natural history and anthropology. Plus, the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road kicks off its three-day event with a Capital 15 Fun Ride and Free Clunker Crit Ride. Heading into the evening, “Newsies” will take stage at the Carson City Community Center and you can sit under the stars and watch “The Little Rascals” at 8 p.m. during movie night at John Mankins Park.
Events around the Carson City area for Thursday, June 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 8:15pmHeading into Thursday, June 27, 2019, there's plenty to do and see around the Carson City area as we march toward an action-packed weekend. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, a Farmers Market in Dayton, a discussion on climate change at Western Nevada College, a history presentation on Chinese woodcutters at the Nevada State Museum, a presentation by the NNDA Executive Director at a GOP monthly meeting, Cruise Night at Wing Stop, an information meeting on the Ross Gold Park master plan hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space. Read on. There's more.
Thursday Night Cruise winner announced
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 9:00amWinner of "Best of Cruise" at Thursday's Cruise Night in Carson City goes to Art with his Ford Vicky. The latest cruise night was based at Empire Ranch Golf Course.
Bingo night fundraiser held Saturday for local boy in critical condition following vehicle accident
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/21/2019 - 11:58amA Family Bingo Night fundraiser for a local boy, Bryar Phelps, who was injured in a vehicle accident and is now in critical care, is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at 5 p.m. in the Carson Mall Shopping Center.
All proceeds from the event will go toward Bryar and his family.
Brewfest, Antsy McClain and more: Carson City area events celebrate first summer weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 6:28pmHeading into the weekend, there's a bevy of events around the Carson City region that brings a cool breeze to the first three days of summer. The 16th Motor Officer Challenge kicks off Friday at 7 a.m. at Mills Park. Lace up the shoes for a Friday morning walk at East Silver Saddle Ranch hosted by Muscle Powered.
Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanup set for July 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 4:30pmAfter Tahoe's celebrated July Fourth festivities, our beaches are thrashed with trash, which can hurt wildlife and lake clarity.
Each year, hundreds of Tahoe residents and visitors turn out for our largest cleanup of the year to remove litter from our beaches. Help Keep Tahoe Blue by joining a beach cleanup site! We will provide cleanup materials, refreshments and raffle prizes.
State Farm's Cutest Dog of Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 11:50amGot the cutest dog? Enter State Farm's Cutest Dog of Carson City contest that will support Feeding Pets of the Homeless. The contest features 3 prizes and a People's Choice Award.
To enter bring pet food or a cash donation for Feeding Pets of the Homeless on July 27. Free photo of you and your furry baby. State Farm, 810 N. Nevada St.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, June 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 7:52amGood day Carson City and welcome to the last day of spring. Today is Thursday, June 20, 2019. Instead of hot weather, Mother Nature has decided to cool things down some as we head into the weekend with highs in the low 80s today and the low 70s for the first day of summer. Events, activities and more are lined up today including the first day of the three-day police officer motorcycle challenge at Mills Park, morning walks, Cruise Night at Empire Ranch Golf Course and live music outdoors at Living the Good Life.
Carson City Library's inflatable planetarium canceled, will be be rescheduled
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 2:37pmUPDATE SUNDAY, JUNE 23: The Sky Dome Planetarium, which was planned as part of the Carson City Library’s Summer Learning Challenge, is canceled. The inflatable, 16-by-11-foot planetarium, was scheduled for Monday, but has been postponed by the host company. The planetarium will be rescheduled for a later date.
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Experience the night sky with a personalized tour from Mobile Ed Productions. As part of the Carson City Library’s Summer Learning Challenge, the Sky Dome Planetarium will be set up Monday in the gymnasium of the Carson City Community Center.