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A lovely walk in our beautiful valley over by Carson River

Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.

Partnership Carson City teams up for statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday

Event Date: 
September 12, 2020 - 9:00am

Partnership Carson City, inspiring a healthy community through education and prevention, is teaming up with the Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention and the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention to remember those lost through suicide for the 14th annual 5K Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope.

Carson City deputies arrest woman for arson, allegedly sets two fires in field

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of third degree arson after allegedly setting fires in a field near the I-580 off ramp and William Street.

Sunday morning, Carson City

Early morning wildlife near the marsh area just west of the animal shelter off Airport Road. Beautiful area to take a walk in.

Birds and their habitat occupy Carson City morning walk in photos

Just another beautiful morning on a recent walk in Carson City.

Numerous assaults witnessed in Douglas County today during Black Lives Matter protests

A group of about thirty Black Lives Matter protesters from Gardnerville, Carson City and Lake Tahoe took to the streets of Douglas County today, where they were met with hundreds of heavily armed counter-protesters, some of whom were physically and verbally assaulting the mostly-teenaged protesters.

Birds, flowers and more along the Carson River

Event Date: 
August 4, 2020 (All day)

Another favorite walk in Carson City. This is the path by the Carson River at the end of 5th Street.

What to 'SEA' in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 24, 2020 - 9:00pm

An evening walk in Carson City, Nevada where the skies tell a story. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge.

Carson City fitness centers, gyms re-open with new mandated safety measurements in place

Under Phase 2 people are once again able to enjoy working out somewhere other than their living rooms with the re-opening of gyms and fitness centers, and gym owners are stepping up social distancing measures to make sure everyone stays healthy.

Carson City Wine Walk could return in July

Even with the Phase 2 opening set to begin Friday, the Carson City Wine Walk will hold off on their monthly event until at least July.

MOS Talk: Just whistle while you work

"And cheerfully together we can tidy up the place
"So hum a merry tune
"It won't take long when there's a song to help you set the pace"

Snow White and the seven little miners understood all too well the challenges of living in a confined space, something most Americans right now are dealing with.

Weeds and ants: Vagaries of Spring around Northern Nevada

Each season brings its joys and its challenges. I’m excited after winter to see the delights of Spring with all the blooming forsythia, flowering plums, daffodils, and other plants displaying their colors. I generally forget the spring problems until suddenly I’m seeing ground squirrels, ants and weeds. All of a sudden, I feel as if I have to hurry to catch up with the pests.

Carson City Parks and Recreation update on facility closures and program cancellations

Event Date: 
March 22, 2020 (All day)
March 29, 2020 (All day)
April 5, 2020 (All day)
April 12, 2020 (All day)

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space announced March 18 its update on office and staffing changes, facility closures and program cancelations and postponements due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, March 10

Heading into Tuesday, sunny skies and more springlike weather are ahead before active weather patterns start up again later in the week. Activities lined up around the capital city include morning and evening walks hosted by Muscle Powered. You can join true crime, paranormal writer Janice Oberding at Nevada State Library and Archives for a brown bag luncheon. There's a meeting of the Carson Fly Fishing Club at the sheriff's office, a paint and sip night at Living the Good Life and you can join Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee for a 'Fate & Fortune' evening of music and poetry. Read on for details.

Muscle Powered hosts Tuesday evening hike at Riverview Park

Event Date: 
March 10, 2020 - 5:30pm

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

CANCELED: Virginia City Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and St. Patrick's party

Event Date: 
March 14, 2020 (All day)

UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

***The Comstock will go nuts on Saturday, March 14 at its annual pre-St. Patrick’s Day warmup and festival like no other where the revelry is wild, the beer flows icy green and the food orders of the day pay homage to the parts of the male cow anatomy that usually wind up snipped.

'The Odd Couple' from a woman's POV, Greenhouse Project fundraiser, music and more this weekend around Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s an abundance of activities around the capital city region over the next three days. The Brewery Arts Center hosts a female version of "The Odd Couple." Carson City's Greenhouse Project is hosting a lunch and dinner fundraiser toward a healthier State Capitol. Dale Poune will perform at Bella Vita Bistro, plus comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Nevada Caucus on Saturday, an open house at the historic Foreman-Roberts House, a Latin-themed concert at the community center and more. Read on for details.

Carson City Mint 150th anniversary, fitness events, classic film showing and more Tuesday

Heading into Tuesday, the capital city will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint with events throughout the day. Other activities include a morning and evening walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a dinner fundraiser for the Roman family at Pizza Factory, a community dinner and meeting invite to the Order of Eastern Star, a showing at the BAC of the 1941 film classic "The Lady Eve" and a concert featuring the Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus with violin soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn at Shepherd-Sierra Lutheran Church. Read on for details.

Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike at Northridge

Event Date: 
February 4, 2020 - 5:30pm

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

Our Tuesday, Feb. 4 walk is at Northridge. Meet in the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center's (MAC) parking lot at 1860 Russell Way. We will walk in the Northridge neighborhood. Flashlight required.

Late Carson City couple gives WNC $500,000 gift to benefit students

Western Nevada College students, for generations to come, will have Martha “Betty” and Clarence Berger to thank for their start in higher education and shaping their professional careers.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 17

Clouds will roll into the capital city region Tuesday keeping temperatures quite chilly. Happenings around town include organized morning and evening fitness walks, a "Stuff the Bus Toy Drive" at Capital Ford, a Planning Commission meeting on the proposed Andersen Ranch development and a Posada event at Mark Twain Elementary. Plus, the Carson City School Orchestra Program will hold its annual Holiday Concert at the community center, The Peanuts Gang Trio will hold a free holiday concert at Sassafras, and more.

Muscle Powered hosts Tuesday evening walk in Downtown Carson City

Event Date: 
December 17, 2019 - 5:30pm

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

Halloween Message from the Carson City Sheriff's Office

K-9 Officer Tarzan
K-9 Officer Tarzan
K-9 Officer Tarzan at Carson Tahoe Health
K-9 Officer Tarzan at Carson Tahoe Health
K-9 Officer Tarzan at Carson Tahoe Health

Today Carson City Sheriff’s K-9 Officer Tarzan met with staff, patients, and their friends and families at Carson Tahoe Regional Hospital, offering festive joy, comfort, and soft cuddles on Halloween. Tonight is trick-or-treat night. We ask all to take superhero actions to promote a safe and fun Halloween.

Partnership Carson City leads Saturday's suicide prevention and awareness walk

Participants, including Partnership Carson City executive director Hannah McDonald (front), walk in the 13th Annual Walk in Memory-Walk for Hope, a suicide prevention and awareness event in Carson City held Saturday, Sept. 14.

Suicide Prevention and Awareness walks this Saturday in Carson City, Silver Springs

Event Date: 
September 14, 2019 - 9:00am

The 13th Annual “Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope” community suicide prevention awareness walk will take place this Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in 10 different communities across the State of Nevada, including Carson City and Silver Springs.

Night hike, wetland bird watch and more in September at Washoe Lake State Park

Event Date: 
September 13, 2019 (All day)

NEW WASHOE CITY — September events at Washoe Lake State Park include an evening hike through the sand dunes, a birdwatching program, a morning walk through the Day Use Area, and a night hike.

Carnival, wine tasting, live music and more: Carson City region lined up with 3 days of events

Heading 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.

Kevin Cron returns to Reno Aces with big-league eyes

Reno Aces infielder Kevin Cron brought his big-league eye back to the Biggest Little City.

Through the Smoke: Adele's owners discuss fire, their commitment to re-open

What's on the outside doesn't always reflect on what's going on inside. Perceptions are just that sometimes. There's usually a lot more going than meets the eye.

And that is the case with Cafe at Adele's following the March 28 fire that swept through but was mostly contained to the laundry room area of the iconic Carson City restaurant that sits on the corner of North Carson and John Street.

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