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Carson City Foursquare Church hosts Free Vacation Bible School
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/03/2019 - 3:13pmFree 3 Ring Circus of Faith Vacation Bible School happening June 18-20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This is a free event for ages 3 years (potty trained) through going into the 6th grade. We will have snacks, worship, games, and more. You can sign up today by emailing melissa@ffccarson.org. For more info visit us online at ffccarson.org. Carson City Foursquare Church 3690 US Hwy 395 S. behind Best Buy.
Senator Square: Carson High School students make plans for their future
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 9:57amCarson High School students not only experienced exciting college, job, and career opportunities outside of school this past week, they were also presented with an explosion of options directly.
Chamber Orchestra Students returned from their successful regional music festival in San Francisco, several CHS students enjoyed job shadowing with Nevada Legislators, and May 21 offered students access to its job and career fair throughout the day.
Nevada Humanities Presents “Great Basin Young Chautauqua Showcase” on May 31 and June 1
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/24/2019 - 11:05amNevada Humanities celebrates the 27th season of Great Basin Young Chautauqua with the Great Basin Young Chautauqua Showcase. Performances by Great Basin Young Chautauquans will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 and Saturday, June 1, 2019, starting at 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm at Restless Artists Theatre, located at 295 20th Street in Sparks. Seasoned Chautauqua performer Doug Mishler will serve as the evenings’ master of ceremonies and will share recollections of the Young Chautauqua and Chautauqua experience throughout the program.
Muscle Powered cancels Saturday hike at Clear Creek Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 8:25pmUPDATE THURSDAY: This hike has been canceled due to poor weather.
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Join Muscle Powered this Saturday, May 25 in a gradual hike of great variety and beauty with a round-trip of 13 miles on the lower Clear Creek Trail overlooking northwest Carson Valley.
Senator Square: Carson High School, Empire students share Carson River experience
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/19/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School biology teacher Megan Schuler.
Recently, several CHS freshman Biology classes had the opportunity to work with fourth graders from Empire Elementary in Carson City. Students learned about conservation, the water cycle, and the Carson River watershed. CHS students, trained by the River Wranglers conservation group, and on a very windy day, met up with Empire Elementary students at Baily Pond.
Puppies and Pollinators: Carson City events and happenings for Sunday, May 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 7:21pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Sunday! I'm sorry to tell you we're going to have another sad-weather day, with scattered showers, a high of 52 and a low of 34. But maybe mother nature is just trying to add a little extra water to the lakes and rivers before shutting down for a hot summer? On the docket today we have a pollinator garden site work day, the final performance of Western Nevada Musical Theatre's "Crazy for You" and a National Adoption Weekend event at Petsmart with Res-Que, so stop by and give those pups a snuggle!
Birding Field Trip today at Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 7:32amA "field trip" for those interested in birding is being held today at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch and the Lahontan Audubon Society.
Carson City River Float and Tree Wrap featured Saturday, June 1
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 1:36pmCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space invites residents in Carson City to come float the Carson River and wrap cottonwoods on Saturday, June 1. Participants should meet at Ambrose Open Space, 281-309 N Deer Run Rd, Carson City. The event is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, May 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 5:05amGood day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, May 16, 2019. We're looking at showers to continue through the day, which will be a nice change from all that spring pollen flying around. Today we've got the Senior Celebration at Casino Fandango, an afternoon hike, a Carson City CASA open house, art presentations, live music and more. Have a great day.
Carson City School District to Host Community Sustainability Night this Thursday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/13/2019 - 11:50amCarson City School District is hosting a Community Sustainability Night Thursday, May 16, 5-7 p.m., at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa. Families and members of the community are invited to come celebrate initiatives and partnerships for sustainable practices.
Events around Carson City for Saturday, April 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 6:58pmHeaded into Saturday, April 27, 2019 we're looking at another picture-perfect spring weather day and cool overnight temperatures. There's lots of activities ahead, including a colorful fun run at Mills Park, a free paper and document recycling event hosted by Debug Computer, a prescription drug roundup, the Silver State's own celebration of the Aloha State, a Carson High School speech team fundraiser at Flavors of India, art showings and sales and a fundraiser at Flat Earth Pizza for a wonderful Carson City woman who is in the throes of cancer. Read on and enjoy your day.
Pollinator Garden Site Work Day (II)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/25/2019 - 1:21pmLooking for volunteer hours? Want to help create pollinator-friendly habitat in Carson City? Come help us weed the Pollinator Garden site at the Foothill Garden behind the Cancer Center! No need to stay for the whole 3 hours, any and all helping hands are appreciated. Water, snacks, tools and gloves will be provided. See you there!
Senator Square: Art scholars announced, seniors grateful to Carson City for project role
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 11:07amCarson High School senior students have successfully completed their 2019 Senior Projects, a CHS graduation requirement, and they could not have accomplished this without the selfless sacrifice of members of the Carson City community.
Muscle Powered Hike: Last Saturday to Genoa Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 04/18/2019 - 2:15pmJoin us for a beautiful seven-mile hike, with five water crossings and stunning views, on the Genoa Canyon Trail in Carson Valley. We will hike on part of the Genoa Trail System built by Carson Valley Trails Association, a hiking gem in Carson Valley.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, April 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/16/2019 - 8:10pmGoing into the midweek, Wednesday, April 17, 2019, we're looking at a gradual warming trend, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 70. Events and activities are lined up for the day including art workshops, library presentations, live music and more.
Senator Square: Carson High School teacher celebrates physical education achievements
Submitted by editor on Sun, 04/14/2019 - 1:21amEditor’s note: The following was written by Carson High School's Strength Conditioning and Personal Fitness teacher Misty J. Guantonio.
In an era where students are more comfortable communicating behind a screen rather than face-to-face, teaching Physical Education can be more than challenging at times. It seems that each year there are fewer students who enjoy physical activity. This year has been no different.
Junior Golf Clinics begin April 17 at Carson Valley Golf Course
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/05/2019 - 10:46amCarson Valley Golf Course, located at 1027 Riverview Drive in Gardnerville, is hosting Junior Golf Clinics beginning April 17 at either 4 pm or 5:15 pm. Attendees will pick one time and attend once a week for six weeks.
Nevada State Parks to host Donovan Mill history hike from Dayton to Silver City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 10:29amNevada State Park staff will host an April 13 guided hike from the Rock Point Mill at Dayton State Park to the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City, Nev.
The Rock Point Mill was one of the earliest large mills in Nevada built to crush ore from the Comstock mines. The mill was destroyed by fires in 1882 and 1909, and floods also caused damage. Although the mill was rebuilt, demand lessened and it was dismantled and moved to the Donovan Mill site in Silver City in the 1920s.
Sports, Gardening, Veteran's Remembrance Day: Here's what's happening in Carson City on Sat., March 30
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 10:13amGood morning Carson City! It's finally starting to feel like Spring around here. The weather today is going to be another gorgeous day, sunny with highs of 56, a low of 28, and 52 percent humidity. On the schedule today we have a ton of wonderful events, from a live music benefit for the homeless, to pollinator workshops, a Roller Derby match, a Veteran's Remembrance Day celebration at Mills Park, and much more. Scroll below to see everything happening today in our capital city.
Carson City Parks and Recreation hosts Saturday pollinator garden site work day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 5:29pmPollinators, like honey bees, bumble bees, and monarch butterflies, are in serious need of quality habitat in northern Nevada. If you’d like to be a part of this awesome community garden that will be a haven for these important species, we’d love your help!
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will be raking and picking out the shrubbery to make room for spring planting, so make sure to bring water, sunscreen, and comfy clothes. Gloves and snacks will be provided. The event is from 9 a.m. to noon. Click on flier for more details.
Muscle Powered's Saturday Hike to Escape to Prison Hill: The Abridged Version
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 9:52amMeet in the parking area next to the ranch house at Silver Saddle Ranch off of Carson River Road. Please join us for an 8-mile round-trip hike that traverses most of the "Escape from Prison Hill" trail. We will head up Dead Truck Trail, cross over to hike down to the most western end of Prison Hill, turn south and then east to arrive at the highest point of Prison Hill.
Senator Square: Unplugged and loving it at Carson High School
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/24/2019 - 8:41amCHS celebrated its Second Annual Carson Unplugged event this past week where staff and students were encouraged to unplug from technology and be present in the moment, enjoying more face-to-face interactions and less screen time.
Carson City children's theater presents 'Winnie The Pooh, Kids' beginning this weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 10:10amGot honey? Wild Horse Children’s Theater will present Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" beginning this Friday and running weekends through March 31 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
Free class for homebuyers offered this Saturday at Western Nevada College
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 11:59amThere will be a free home buying class offered this Saturday at Western Nevada College in Carson City. Open to all, visit with local realtors, loan officer, credit specialist, title and escrow, home warranty and insurance agents. You will get all your questions answered.
Carson City Parks and Rec hosts Watershed Hike, discusses upcoming educational events
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 10:59amThis past Saturday, a group of passionate hikers braced the wind at Riverview Park for the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department’s second annual Watershed Walk.
Fluvial Geomorphologist Lynn Zonge and CWSD Watershed Program Specialist Shane Fryer shared their extensive knowledge of the Carson River Watershed with the group.
Pollinator Garden Site Work Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 2:25pmPollinators, like honey bees, bumble bees, and monarch butterflies, are in serious need of quality habitat in northern Nevada. If you’d like to be a part of this awesome community garden that will be a haven for these important species, we’d love your help! We’ll be raking and picking out the shrubbery to make room for spring planting, so make sure to bring water, sunscreen, and comfy clothes. Gloves and snacks will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Location: At 1535 Medical Way (same place as Gardening Workshop)
New bingo gaming equipment at Carson City Senior Center benefits Meals on Wheels
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 5:36pmBingo games at the Carson City Senior Center received a boost from a new bingo machine and electronic flash board, thanks to donations from community members and the Kiwanis Club of Sierra Nevada.
New 'extended stay' hotel to be built in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 1:45pmA new 64-room "extended stay" hotel is expected to break ground in North Carson City sometime next month, according to the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Feb. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 9:08pmHello Carson City as we welcome in Friday, Feb. 22, 2019, the end of the work week, a short one for many because of the President's Day holiday. Activities abound Friday and into the weekend, including the second day of the three-day, 6th Carson City International Film Weekend festival.
What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, Feb. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 9:01amGood day Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. A few snow showers may linger and should clear out by tomorrow with mostly sunny skies Friday into Saturday. Lots of activities today, including the kickoff of the sixth Carson City International Film Weekend festival.