Washoe Valley
Last Open House of the Summer today at the Wungnema House in Mills Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 8:57amStop by the east side of Mills Park today, August 25, take a ride the Carson City and Mills Park Railroad, and then visit the Wungnema House for the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s monthly open house, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. There is no admission fee for the open house, and all are welcome.
Events, happenings around Carson City area for Sunday, August 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 7:19amGood day Carson City, it is Sunday, August 25, 2019. Sunshine and warm weather continues along with plenty of activities around the Capital City. Today features a morning bike ride, outdoor journaling and adventuring at Riverview Park, a woman's veteran support group meeting at Mills Park, the last day of the Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro, the KVNC outdoor concert at its Minnesota street studio and the finale of the 2019 Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival. Enjoy your day!
Standoff with Carson City sheriff's deputies ends safely, man with warrant arrested
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 6:58amA standoff involving a man facing extradition for a parole absconder warrant out of Texas ended safely late Saturday night with the suspect taken into custody.
The incident happened at an apartment in the area of Airport Road and Menlo streets and ended with the man surrendering without force, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Backcountry history tour of Comstock era water flumes featured at Spooner Lake State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/29/2019 - 11:38amSPOONER LAKE, Nev. — Join a park ranger on a guided, self-driven vehicle tour through the Spooner Backcountry of Spooner Lake State Park. We’ll follow the remnants of the historic Virginia Gold Hill Water Company flumes and pipes, and discuss Comstock history as we enjoy the day driving through the scenic park backcountry.
Events around Carson City area for Sunday, July 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 7:19amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, July 28, 2019. It's the last day of this year's Carson City Fair at Fuji Park. Be sure to stop by and check out the farm animals, tractors and demonstrations. Also today is a tour of the Wungnema House, train rides, an author event in Silver City, a veterans support gathering for women at Mills Park and more.
Wungnema House in Mills Park is open Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/28/2019 - 7:02amStop by the east side of Mills Park today, July 28th, ride the Carson City and Mills Park Railroad, and then come by the Wungnema House for the Carson City Parks Foundation’s monthly open house, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. There is no admission fee for the open house, and all are welcome.
Truckee Meadows Fire knock down Washoe Valley brush fire
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 4:41pmUPDATE: Firefighters knocked down the Ophir Fire on Saturday and were in mop up phase. According to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch, the fire was around 15 acres. No structures were threatened.
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Just after 3 p.m. on Saturday Truckee Meadows Fire District responded to a report of a brushfire in the Northern foothills of Washoe Valley just above Eastlake Boulevard.
24-Hour Agony Ride Fundraiser to Benefit At-Risk Youth This Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 5:06pmChristian Encounter Ranch of Grass Valley, Calif., will hold its annual Agony Ride Fundraiser this Friday and Saturday, July 26th and 27th, in the Sierra Valley (about 1 hour northwest of Carson City off of Highway 70). During the event, cyclists commit to riding their bicycles as far as they can in 24 hours and are sponsored on a per-mile or flat rate basis.
Local rider Christopher Palmer, of Washoe Valley, will be riding for the 7th time this year. To date, he's ridden a total 1910 miles and raised more than $17,000 for the ministry.
Carson City arrests: Man jailed for domestic battery, says victim crying because she was happy
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 9:56amA 28-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday in the 900 block of Woodside Drive for misdemeanor suspicion of domestic battery.
Sassabration, Car Shows, Markets and more: events for Saturday, July 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/12/2019 - 11:19pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a packed day of activities, including Carson City’s Proudest Pride event, Sassabration! In addition, we’ve got the Capital City Kid’s Triathlon, the farmers market, a Carson Street car show, and more!
The Mother Hips, car show, kids triathlon and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/11/2019 - 9:46pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events and activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. On Friday, Muscle Powered will host a morning walk at the Carson City Multi-Use Path at 8 a.m. And there's coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum.
Muscle Powered Hike, July 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 10:55amSecond Saturday Easy Hike, Davis Creek park, near Bower's Mansion. Please join Muscle Powered as we hike the Discovery Trail at Davis Creek Regional Park located off of old highway 395 near Bowers Mansion. 25 Davis Creek Road, Washoe Valley, NV. On this hike, we will explore the transition zone between the high desert and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. See first hand the changes in the ecology that surrounds us as we move between the Great Basin and the Sierras. Restrooms are available.
Hike distance will be approximately 2 miles, depending on trail condition.
Live auction for Carson City benefit Under the Stars concert grows, includes experience packages
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:23pmThe live auction at the Concert Under the Stars, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, is anticipated each year and has grown to include an even greater array of experience packages and service items.
Now in its 11th year, the Concert Under the Stars begins 5:30 p.m. July 10 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course, 3999 Centennial Park Dr. in Carson City. The evening includes world-class and legendary music by Poco, Pure Prairie League and Firefall — as well as the live auction which takes place between performances.
Events and activities around Carson City for Sunday, June 30
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 10:23pmHappy Sunday Carson City! There are plenty of activities and events around the Carson City region to help transition back into the work week. The third and final day of Carson City Off-Road cruises to downtown Carson City with Pro Men and Women Backcountry races starting at 7:30 a.m. Muscle Powered will hold its weekly Sunday bicycle ride at Fremont Elementary School from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Wungnema House in Mills Park is Open to the Public this Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 1:17pmStop by the east side of Mills Park on Sunday for the Parks Foundation’s monthly open house at the Wungnema House, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
The Wungnema House is the charming stone cottage located on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High. It was built by a family of skilled Hopi stonemasons shortly after WWII and served as the family’s home until the early 1970s.
Carson City Off-Road day two: Capital 50, 35 Backcountry Rides converge to state capital
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 8:37amHundreds of riders increased their mileage during the second day of Carson City Off-Road on Saturday in downtown Carson City.
The Capital 35 and Capital 50 Backcountry Rides explored Northern Nevada's beautiful landscape, passing through Lake Tahoe, Washoe Valley and Carson Valley along the way.
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.
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.
Fourth annual Carson City Off-Road returns this Friday through Sunday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 10:57amHosted by Epic Rides, the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road will cruise the local mountainsides and the streets of the capital city's downtown this Friday through Sunday.
Fourth annual Carson City Off-Road slated for record turnout
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/20/2019 - 4:13pmHosted by Epic Rides, a record turnout is expected to fill the streets of downtown Carson City when the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road returns June 28-30.
Earthquakes in Sun Valley, Washoe Valley serve as reminder that Nevada is seismically active
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/19/2019 - 12:13pmRENO — An ongoing sequence of more than 60 small earthquakes that began in the early morning hours today is centered in the Sun Valley area – they are too small to be felt. But, more than 1,200 people filed “felt reports” following the magnitude 3.7 earthquake in Washoe Valley the night of June 6. The shaking is a gentle reminder that Nevadans live in the third most seismically active state in the nation, behind Alaska and California.
What's happening around Carson City on Father's Day, Sunday, June 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/16/2019 - 8:09amGood day Carson City. It is Sunday, June 16, 2019. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. Celebrate with the final day of the Stewart Father's Day Powwow, a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a tasty brunch hosted by the Carson City Emblem Club or a southern-style brunch, bingo and comedy fundraiser in the spirit of the late comedian Bea Arthur at Sassafras. Plus there's art showings, train rides, Pop opera and more. Enjoy the day!
Parties, markets, hot wheels, and more! Events in Carson City for Saturday, June 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/14/2019 - 4:49pmGood morning, Carson City, and happy Saturday! Today will be another hot summer day with a light breeze, topping out at 88 degrees with a low of 57. On the docket today we have Shoe Tree's 2nd Anniversary Party, the Saturday Farmer's Market, a Hot Wheels racing match, and more! Check below to see what we've got going on through Father's Day Weekend.
Saturday, June 15
Events, happenings around the Carson City region during Father's Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 6:14pmHeading into Father’s Day weekend, there's plenty of jam-packed activities around the Carson City region. There's Flag Day ceremonies at the Nevada Veterans Memorial and at the Elks Lodge. The Stewart Father’s Day Powwow happens Friday to Sunday and features hundreds of American Indian dancers, drummers artists and cultural enthusiasts. Lace up the tennis shoes for the Eastside Historical tour of the capital city hosted by Muscle Powered. Journey of Hope returns to Western Nevada College at 5 p.m. to settle into the evening. Open Mic Night at A to Zen will cap-off an eventful Friday heading into the weekend.
Western Nevada College announces 308 students on Spring 2019 Dean’s List
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 10:51amWestern Nevada College has named 308 students to the Spring 2019 Dean’s List. For consideration to WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
Washoe Valley on Saturday Night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 11:14amSummer Challenge Kick Off Party one of over 20 events happening today in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 12:01amHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s shaping up to be a truly beautiful Spring day today in our capital city with a high of 70 degrees, and full sun. There’s over twenty items on our list for today, and even more for Sunday! Check below to see what’s going on today!
Saturday, June 8
Carson Valley Days headlines jam-packed three days around the Carson City region
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 5:23pmWith the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend.
Wungnema House at Mills Park in Carson City open to the public on Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 6:51pmStop by the east side of Mills Park on Sunday for the Parks Foundation’s monthly open house at the Wungnema House, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
The Wungnema House is the charming stone cottage located on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High. It was built by a family of skilled Hopi stonemasons shortly after WWII and served as the family’s home until the early 1970s. There is no admission fee, and all are welcome.
Kittens, concerts, bike rides, Chicago tribute and more! Events and happenings in Carson City Sunday, May 26
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/25/2019 - 5:04pmGood morning Carson City and happy Sunday! I hope you're all thoroughly enjoying your holiday weekend despite the weather, which looks like it's going to continue through the upcoming week. Even still, we've got a ton of activities going on in town for the day, so check them out below, and remember to bring a jacket!