Silver Saddle Ranch

Quality of Life Initiative 20th Anniversary Free Concert at Silver Saddle Ranch, Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 3 to 8 p.m.

Carson City Open Space in partnership with the Mile High Jazz Band Association will host four bands, food trucks, and burros to pet at Silver Saddle Ranch located at 4901 Carson River Road.

Mile High Jazz Band Association and Carson City present the 13th Annual Jazz & Beyond Festival. It features 17 days of Music and Art at multiple venues in Carson City, August 5-21.

"Jazz & Beyond is a homegrown event celebrating the talent of our region and relying on many local music fans who donate their time and effort," said committee co-chair David Bugli, President of the Mile High Jazz Band Assoc. "Volunteers, sponsors, and advertisers help us make the event one of the best in the area, and keep most performances admission free."

The fireworks went off in Carson City last night without a hitch, bringing the end of another incredible weekend. Today may feel a little like a Monday, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself. Check out the new Spirit of America show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Show. Our local Classic Cinema Club meets tonight and will be showing 'A Walk in the Sun' with Dana Andrews. If you feel like playing with fire, Controlled Burn meets at A to Zen to practice the right way to handle the flames.

TUESDAY:

Summer is moving right along. We are days away from the Fourth of July weekend: fireworks, the Downtown wine walk, a carnival at Mills Park, and Wildhorse Children’s Theater's production of Aladdin, Jr. Weekdays in Carson City aren’t shirking their duties though, as there is plenty to do today. Learn some swing dance moves at El Charro Avita or go for a walk with the Parks and Recreation Department. Singer-songwriter, Canyon White, entertains at Living the Good Life. For those with a skewed sense of humor: Mystery Science Theater 3000 makes an appearance at Galaxy Theater tonight.

When I submitted my entries to the Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition's "Focus On Carson" photography contest earlier this spring, the last thing I expected was to have been selected as a contest finalist.

Campfires and bar-be-ques are just around the corner: Memorial Day weekend is almost here. Get a jump on the fun with some live music at Living the Good Life or Glen Eagles. Learn something new with Dr. Hattori at the Nevada State Museum. An improv workshop at the Brewery Arts Center will get your creative juices flowing. The Capitol Amphitheater is where you’ll enjoy a new spin on the Taming of the Shrew, performed by the Carson High Theater Arts Department. Don’t forget a doggie-bag after a meal at Adele’s today: the Bone Appetit fundraiser for the Nevada Humane Society goes on all day.

Meet in the Hidden Meadows Trailhead parking area at 965 Buzzy's Ranch Road. Bring water and wear athletic shoes. If it is raining or snowing heavily, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. You can pick up a schedule at the MAC or Carson Aquatic Facility or online at http://www.carson.org.

You can probably take ‘beach day’ off of your agenda. Spring has been briefly usurped by a blustery chill. Grab a coat and hit the town anyway. The early spring farmers market downtown, the Cops and Kids event at the Sheriff’s Department, and the Annual Relay for Life at Mills Park are still a good time. This weekend is jam-packed full of fun, so take a look at the weekend event summary for your options indoors and out.

SATURDAY:

Meet near the barns on Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road. Bring water and wear athletic shoes. If it is raining or snowing heavily, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. You can pick up a schedule at the MAC or Carson Aquatic Facility or online at http://www.carson.org.

Enjoy a bird walk, biking with Muscle Powered, and breakfast at the Red House this Saturday. The annual open house at Silver Saddle Ranch starts at 8 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m.
Go here for the Facebook page for more information and click second photo twice to enlarge the flier.

Meet at the Silver Saddle Ranch by the Red Barns parking area. (Rescheduled from May 6). About 3 miles roundtrip along the river on a flat dirt trail. Bring water, a friend and well-mannered dogs, if you wish.
Leader: Alyce Cloutier, 775-250-0282, klue89701@att.net

The weekend is getting started early. Cinco de Mayo brings out drink specials, parties, and fun throughout the valley. Don’t forget that Mother’s Day is on Sunday, so head to Carson Mall for something special or swing by the Elks Club after 4 p.m. to grab tickets for their Champagne Brunch. The RSVP Spring Carnival kicks off tonight with family night: all rides are a dollar.

Meet at the Red barn parking area at the Silver Saddle Ranch. Trail is about 3 miles roundtrip along the river on the west side. It is a flat dirt trail. Bring water, a friend and well-mannered dogs if you wish.

Leader: Debbie Lane, Debbie.lane102@yahoo.com, 775-841-4456

The mounted unit of the Carson City Sheriff's Office will be working with horses Friday after sunset and into the evening in which fireworks and gunfire will be used as part of the training, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The event is to help condition the horses to loud noises. The exercise will be held at Silver Saddle Ranch and should be over by 10 p.m.

You've heard about it... You've done it... Or maybe you've always thought about doing it! Now is your chance to do it again or for the first time!
Escape From Prison Hill Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.

Great Horned Owl at Silver Saddle Ranch.

The annual Eagles and Agriculture event kicks off this week in the Carson Valley, a wildlife viewing exhibition that attracts hundreds of visitors to the area to see birds of prey feeding and nesting below the eastern slopes of the Carson Range.

But Carson City residents don't have to leave the Eagle Valley to catch glimpses of raptors. We've got them in our own backyards.

Here's the speech made Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell at the 2016 Chamber of Commerce State of the City address held at Gold Dust West:

Happy 2016, Carson City. A new year has been rung in and I hope you aren’t too hung over. Get a jump on any healthy new year’s resolutions with the annual First Day Hike. You can choose between Morgan Mill on the far east side of Carson City, the dunes of Washoe Lake State Park, or some history with a short hike to the Rock Point Mill in Dayton. Bundle up, though, it's cold out there. Let the party continue with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life or DJ Cillo at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

FRIDAY: New Year’s Day

Have you been naughty or nice this year? You’ll have no problem finding Jolly Old St. Nick this weekend. At Debug Computers where, in exchange for a donation to Holiday with a Hero, you can get a photo with the man in red. The Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to grab a candy cane, some hot cocoa, and tell him what you’d like to find under the tree. Photographs with Santa are available at the Carson Mall Wednesday through Sunday. Genoa’s annual Breakfast with Santa has three seatings beginning at 8:30 a.m.

SATURDAY:

Enjoy the warmth of the Red House and the expanse of Silver Saddle Ranch this Saturday. The Open House is from 10AM-2PM with a visit from Santa and the popular "SSR" branded wood rounds available.

This year you will be able to hike from the Morgan Mill River Put-In to the Mexican Dam and back. Meet at 9:00 am at the Morgan Mill parking lot for the full hike, about 12.75 miles roundtrip. For those who wish to do a partial hike, you can meet us at Hidden Meadows Trailhead parking area at 965 Buzzy's Ranch Road, or the entrance to Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road, or at the barn o Silver Saddle Ranch.

This year we will hike from Morgan Mill River Put-In to the Mexican Dam and back. Meet at 9:00am at the Morgan Mill parking lot for the full hike, about 12.75 miles roundtrip. For those who wish to do a partial hike you can meet us at Hidden Meadows Trailhead parking area at 965 Buzzy's Ranch Road, or the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road, or at the barn in Silver Saddle Ranch.

Tuesday has arrived and it is starting to feel like autumn. It’s a perfect day to head to Gardnerville’s Corley Ranch for a pumpkin. Get your blood pumping with Carson City’s Parks and Rec. Department on this morning’s Easy Walk at Silver Saddle Ranch. Go dancing tonight and take your pick of line dancing at Carson Lanes or beginning swing dance at El Charro’s. Classic movie buffs won’t want to miss out on a showing of the original Little Shop of Horrors at Red’s Old 395.

TUESDAY:

The Dog Days of Summer have hit town, so grab your favorite four-legged friend and have fun. CASI is hosting the ‘pooch plunge’ at the Carson Aquatic Center so that your pooches can beat this late September heat. Join the Nevada Humane Society at Lake Tahoe Brewing Company for the first annual ‘Brew-paw.’ Adoptable pets, a raffle, and more await. Don’t miss out on the downtown walk Sunday following coffee and mimosas at Adele’s. The ‘wag-n-walk’ will end up at the Visitor’s Center where you will be rewarded with a special pet tag.

Motown and art hit the stage today at the Community Center as part of the ongoing Jazz and Beyond festival. Well, the CCAI art show and sale opens at 5 p.m. in the theater lobby. The Carson Animal Shelter Initiative has a meeting this evening, and there is sure to be a lot to cover. Their major fundraiser, ‘Bark, Whine, and Dine,’ hits Fuji Park on August 29.



Sierra Nevada Forums will host a free presentation on hiking and biking trails in Carson City on Thursday at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theatre.

"People who like trails get to use them, and if more people come into town there's better business and tourism,” said Anne Macquarie, moderator of the forum and founding president of Muscle Power: Citizens For A Bikeable and Walkable Carson City.



Welcome to Tuesday, Carson City. We have survived Monday and are on our way to a very busy weekend. It’s a wine walk weekend, the Nevada Fair is in town, and classic cars will be everywhere as the Silver Dollar Car Classic rolls into town. Take a moment and enjoy today for what it is: a gorgeous sunny day in Northern Nevada. Head over to El Charro Avita if you’ve always wanted to learn to swing dance. Take the kids to a puppet performance of Aladdin at the Library. Or head to Carson Lanes for their one dollar bowling special and stick around for some line dancing.

TUESDAY:

• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (7:45am sign in, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Kings Canyon Waterfall– Meet in the parking area at the west end of Kings Canyon Road (8am-9am)

Can you believe it? It’s the last weekend of July and the kids will be headed back to school in no time. Don’t be dismayed though, plenty of summer fun can still be found. Sign the kids up for the Capital City Kids’ Triathlon at the Carson Aquatic Center. Head out to Mills Park for a few laps on the train or a picnic. Don’t miss out on making a bowl for the Empty Bowls project at the Farmers Market; or let the kids run off to the bounce house while you make a bowl yourself.

SATURDAY:

• Capital City Kids' Triathlon: Swim, Bike, Run at the Carson Aquatic Center: 841 N. Roop St. (registration begins at 7:30am, must check in 30 minutes prior to start time; $25 same day registration; ages 13-18 8am start; ages 11-12 8:45am start; ages 9-10 9:30am start; ages 7-8 10am start; ages 4-6 10:30am; must provide own bike and mandatory helmet)
• Poker Ride and Ice Cream Social hosted by Nevada All State Trail Riders at Silver Saddle Ranch: 4901 Carson River Rd (sign in 8am; $20 per poker hand; hikers, cyclists, and horse riders will each have own trail; begin at 9am)

Evelyn Dorothy Bird, a native Nevadan, passed from this life on June 4, 2015. She was born February 21, 1921, to German immigrant parents on their Carson City ranch. Evelyn married Jack Graham Bird Sr. in 1938. Together they raised cattle, turkeys, and bummer lambs on what is now known as the Silver Saddle Ranch. They also raised six children. Evelyn was a loving mother, homemaker and avid gardener.