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Events and Happenings for the Carson City Region on Saturday, Feb. 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 9:56pmHappy Saturday Carson City! Did you enjoy the beautiful weather yesterday? Get ready for some more, because the high today is supposed to be 60 degrees again with a low of only 47!
What better way to spend the beautiful day than by checking out some local events? Check below to find the full list!
Valentine's Day happenings, BAC's Celtic series, music, comedy and more: Carson City region prepares for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/13/2020 - 5:53pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. Restaurants in Carson City will host Valentine’s Day specials on Friday. The Carson City Celtic Music series will be at the Brewery Arts Center on Saturday featuring Fortunate Strangers. Combined with live music and comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Carson City region is in store for a busy three days. Read on for more information.
Carson City Events and Happenings for Saturday, Feb. 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/07/2020 - 9:11pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful day in the capital city, so make sure the get your sunshine while you can!
We’ve got a bunch of great events in the region through the weekend, so check below!
Cab Calloway Orchestra, Feast of Chocolate, Artsy Fartsy jewelry show and more: Carson City region readies for weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 10:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Dozens of sweets are in store for Saturday. The American Association of University Women holds its 20th annual Feast of Chocolate at the Carson Plaza and Event Center. Artsy Fartsy Gallery hosts its 9th annual Jewelry and Chocolate Show with several new decorative pieces. To cap-off Saturday, the legendary Cab Calloway Orchestra makes its way to the capital city.
Who did what? Hilarious comedy and mystery dinner theater coming to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/06/2020 - 3:50pmMove over — or roll over — Agatha Christie, Lollipop Productions is about to unveil a mystery dinner show that spoofs old-fashioned whodunits, the medical profession, “female problems,” and theater folks!
When half the cast of “Murder on the Oriental Rug” bails out, the remaining performers are stuck playing all the roles. During the first act, you’ll meet a Shakespearean actor with a drinking problem, a washed-up former child star, a bimbo with a short memory, and a hapless costumer who finds herself onstage — playing a man.
Carson City’s Junior Victory Rollers Roller Derby Team raising funds to Head to LA
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/01/2020 - 1:53pmCarson's very own junior roller derby team has been invited to compete in Los Angeles, CA and it is a pretty big deal.
The Carson Junior Victory Rollers are headed to the Shamblock Shake tournament hosted by Los Anarchists roller derby team to compete on behalf of our great city. It was an honor for us to be invited and we hope we can make you all proud and come back with a win.
Carson City man and woman arrested for marijuana-related crimes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/31/2020 - 10:30amA 21-year-old Carson City man and an 18-year-old Carson City woman were arrested in the 1600 block of Airport Road for marijuana-related crimes.
Carson City sued for $15 million after it refuses to allow hemp-production in Buzzys Ranch area
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/29/2020 - 1:10pmCarson City is at the center of a legal dispute following its refusal to allow hemp to be grown on property in the Buzzys Ranch area in East Carson City. Tahoe Hemp is suing for $15 million in damages citing the city broke its agreement with the Jarrard Family Trust, which gives rights to the family to use the property for agricultural purposes.
Carson City Sheriff's Office issues warrant alerts for three subjects
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/28/2020 - 2:57pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office is looking for the following persons wanted for warrants. If you know the whereabouts of these subjects, contact Carson City non-emergency dispatch at 775-887-2008.
Carson Valley looks to integrate residential, agricultural spaces into ‘Agrihoods’
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/23/2020 - 11:22amDouglas County has multiple priority projects on the books right now, including education innovation, distinctive downtowns, becoming an aviation destinations and more, but one in particular has it’s roots set firmly in the Carson valley’s history of agriculture, and that is "Agrihoods."
Book Signing At Gold Hill Hotel
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 10:30amNevada Author, Sandie La Nae, and Nevada Historian, Arline La Ferry, will be selling their newest book "Nevada's Oldest Hotel Gold Hill Hotel" at the Gold Hill Hotel on Saturday Feb. 22, 2020. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., books can be purchased and autographed by Sandie and Arline.
Greenhouse Project, Carson Tahoe Health offer 2020 Foothill Garden Education Series starting Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/20/2020 - 10:29amThe first of a series of 12 educational gardening classes presented through the collaboration of Carson Tahoe Health and The Greenhouse Project begins this Friday, Jan. 24. Site managers Cory King and William Pierz have put together the monthly series of classes.
Senator Square: Carson’s got game is the theme of 2020 Winterfest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/19/2020 - 9:47amWinterfest is here, and the theme, Carson's Got Game, is more than just a nice motto, it is a series of multiple physical board games, playground games, and video games. According to CHS physical education teacher and Leadership adviser Ann Britt, “the class color teachers will be playing a game of life-size Hungry Hippo during the assembly Jan. 17, and we will be doing a door decorating competition with judging taking place Jan. 21; the top three winners will receive a gift card to Starbucks.”
Annual 4-H fabric sale returns in 2020 to Carson City's Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/18/2020 - 12:52pmThe popular 4-H Fabric sale returns to Fuji Park Exhibit building, 701 Clear Creek Road, Carson City, on Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2.
Sales times for Saturday, Feb. 1 are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Sunday, Feb. 2 , sales times will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Fabrics of all kinds and sewing notions will be available for purchase. Most fabric will be sold for a dollar a yard. All proceeds from the sale will benefit Carson City, Storey County's 4-H Council scholarship funds.
Homeowners are feeling Less Financial Strain than Renters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 3:30pmThe US Census defines cost-burdened households as a household that spends at least 35 percent of their monthly income on household costs (including their mortgage, utility bills, property taxes, and other costs associated with homeownership). In other words, cost-burdened households are households that may feel a significant financial strain (or burden) as a result of owning their home.
Carson City Historical Society serves as curator of local history, leads effort to move Adele's building
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/15/2020 - 11:58amThe Carson City Historical Society has recently been thrust into the spotlight because of the proposed demolition of the 155-year old building once occupied by Café at Adele’s and preceding businesses through the years attracting hundreds of customers through those historic doors.
Republished book honors late Carson City businessman Bob McFadden’s passion for Silver State art
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 4:22pmRENO — Nevada art enthusiasts, collectors, and researchers now have an enhanced primary source they can reference to help deepen their interests in and awareness of Nevada art and artists.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Short conversation between mother and high school son
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 2:34pmThe following is a short conversation between a mother and her high school son.
Senator Square: Reflections art contest winners, Carson's Got Game, senior projects and more
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 9:28amHow many students ever apply to participate in a contest, let alone actually do it and win 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or even 5th place? For that matter, how many adults say they are going to write a book one day, paint like Michelangelo, or seek discomfort, my own personal new year’s resolution, by learning something new, performing selfless endeavors, or fulfilling an item on their bucket list?
New events center, potential casino sale could boost prospects for South Tahoe market
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/04/2020 - 5:37pmSTATELINE — Mont Bleu, a resort that has gone by three names and had five owners in 41 years, is playing a central role in the future of the South Lake Tahoe gaming market.
Eldorado Resorts CEO Thomas Reeg said the Reno-based company will need to sell at least one of the three casinos it will own in Tahoe once a $17.3 billion merger/buyout of Caesars Entertainment is completed early next year.
From a ban on surprise hospital ER billing to 'red flag’ gun law, new bills take effect in Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/01/2020 - 12:19pmToday, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 is the beginning of a new year, a new decade and also a new set of laws. More than 70 laws enacted by the Nevada Legislature last year take effect either in whole or in part today.
They include several major health care initiatives — including a ban on surprise emergency room bills, a tax on vaping products and a requirement that hospitals use patients’ preferred names and pronouns — as well as laws that will benefit employees, including paid sick leave.
Senator Square: Capital City Arts Initiative announces Carson High students’ exhibit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/29/2019 - 10:13amThe Capital City Arts Initiative announces its Photo Finished 2020 exhibition at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 East Proctor Street in Carson City.
'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 7:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.
Have you found your Christmas tree yet? Permits to cut your own in Tahoe Basin available
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 11:58amThe Forest Service office in South Lake Tahoe and the North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center in Tahoe City still have Christmas tree permits available.
Historic Adele’s building is being offered for free to whoever wants to move and restore it
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 3:41pmThe historic Carson City building that was Cafe at Adele’s at the corner of North Carson and John Street was set for demolition, until it was offered to whoever wants it, so long as they move it from the property to its new home by March 1, 2020.
Homestead Holidays, Candy Cane express and more: events and happening in Carson City for Saturday, Dec. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 11:04pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a festive holiday-themed day, so check below to see what great events we have going on today!
Saturday, December 14
Christmas Food Drive, Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, Santa Train rides and more: Carson City region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 8:13pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the KTVN Share Your Christmas Food Drive at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn, Homestead Holidays at the Silver Saddle Ranch and more. The Polar Express Train Rides are sold out for the rest of the year, but Santa Train express rides are steaming up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum over the weekend. Read on for details.
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.
CHS Winter band concert featured Thursday night at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 7:16pmThe Carson High School Band Department, led by William J. Zabelsky, is pleased to present its winter concert at 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Carson City Community Center.
Charlie Daniels, Tanya Tucker headed to Carson Valley Inn
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 7:48pmThe devil may have gone down to Georgia, but the Charlie Daniels Band is coming to Carson Valley Inn next summer. And so is Tanya Tucker.