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Carson City Schools Foundation awards teachers $200 mini-grants, offers 10 additional
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 10:01amThe Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce the 10 winners of $200 mini-grants. The competitive process garnered dozens of applications from district educators.
Roots Raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to historic Silver City Schoolhouse
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 3:25pmRoots Raconteur Ray Bonneville returns to Silver City for one exclusive show at the historic Silver City Schoolhouse, 385 High Street, on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m.
Big Changes coming to A to Zen, Carson City's Popular Gifts and Thrift Store
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:24pmA to Zen has been a Carson City staple for the past decade. While they’re mostly known for their assortment of vintage finds, their large record and book collection, handmade gifts, costumes, and what may be the largest collection of knick-knacks in Carson City, they’ve also been engaging in community activities for years.
Snowshoe Cocktail Races return to Camp Richardson Jan. 19
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 1:01pmThe triple crown of Lake Tahoe winter events, Camp Richardson’s Snowshoe cocktail races return for another round of hilarity and sport Jan. 19, 2019.
UNR's early warning fire camera system expansion eyed by California
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/18/2018 - 7:44amRENO, Nev. — The AlertWildfire network of mountaintop fire cameras is working with utility companies and local and state government to expand their networks into more and more areas around the state, especially in the urban and wildland interfaces.
Nevada Lore Series: 50 year old Tahoe mystery includes an assassination, a secret safe, and Oprah Winfrey
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/08/2018 - 12:59pmOn August 27, 1968, Richard Chartrand was going about his morning as usual in his Skyland Drive home in South Lake Tahoe, just north of Zephyr Cove, when things went horribly wrong, and a mystery began that is still unsolved today.
Nevada Lore Series: the Infamous Hauntings of the Goldfield Hotel
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/31/2018 - 1:36pmIn the heart of the semi-ghost town of Goldfield, Nevada outside Tonopah rests the decaying beauty of the Goldfield Hotel, which, as it happens, is one of the most haunted places in America.
Write this down, watch grades go up
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/19/2018 - 9:34am“Write this down; take a little note, to remind you in case you didn’t know...”
These memorable lyrics from country music legend George Strait’s 35th No. 1 hit, Write This Down, are indelible and beloved by King George fans everywhere.
Nevada Lore Series: the Birth and Death of the American Flats near Virginia City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 2:37pmMost people who were raised in the area spent some period of their teenage years creeping around the ruins of the United Comstock Merger Cyanide Mill, known as the American Flats near Virginia City.
Muscle Powered announces Carson City area student winners in 'No Zombie Texting' contest
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 6:20amCARSON CITY — Winners in the No Zombie Texting Video Competition have been announced. Muscle Powered, a nonprofit advocacy organization that works to make Carson City safer for pedestrians and cyclists announced the awards this week.
Jill Maragos Headlines the Carson Comedy Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/09/2018 - 6:51pmFor one night only, Jill Maragos will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club inside the Carson Nugget in Carson City
on Friday, Sept. 14.
Jill Maragos developed her sense of humor and knack for story-telling as a survival tactic for growing up with a crazy family in Buffalo, NY. With degrees in Broadcast Journalism & Mechanical Engineering, she made the natural progression into Stand-Up Comedy.
Funding for AlertTahoe fire camera network announced at Tuesday Tahoe Summit
Submitted by editor on Tue, 08/07/2018 - 2:56pmFunding for upgrades and new cameras for the 26-camera AlertTahoe network, which tracked more than 100 fires for firefighters in 2017, was announced Tuesday by the University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Seismological Lab Director Graham Kent in a presentation at the annual Lake Tahoe Summit.
Carson City teen kayaker Sage Donnelly earns gold at International Canoe Federation World Cup
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/05/2018 - 6:42pmSage Donnelly of Carson City won the gold medal June 24 in first International Canoe Federation World Cup Extreme Slalom in Liptovsky, Slovakia.
Nevada DPS graduates 15 new peace officers at Carson City ceremony
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 4:51pmThe Nevada Department of Public Safety commissioned the state's newest Peace Officers at the Academy 80 graduation ceremony held Friday at the Carson City Community Center.
Nevada Department of Public Safety to commission new peace officers Friday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/30/2018 - 12:15pmThe Nevada Department of Public Safety will commission the state's newest Peace Officers at the Academy 80 graduation ceremony this Friday, 11 a.m. at the Carson City Community Center.
Nevada law enforcement to buckle down on seat belt enforcement through end of May
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/15/2018 - 4:02pmThe Nevada Highway Patrol will be looking for motorists and occupants who are not buckled up while traveling. Troopers, deputies and officers will be stopping drivers for different traffic offenses and issuing citations for seatbelt violations from Tuesday through May 31 across Northern Nevada.
Festival of Colors - HOLI 2018, Carson City, NV. APRIL 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/10/2018 - 11:17amFestival of Colors, Holi 2018
MUSIC | DANCE | YOGA | COLOR | FOOD | FUN | HUGS | LOVE
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Early Bird $8.00 // Regular: $10 // 12pm to 4pm. Tickets: http://www.neteffectmedia.com/event/
Keith Alan Barnett at Bella Vita Bistro
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/28/2018 - 6:20amA real southern gentleman, born in Tulsa OK, Grew up in Tulsa, Dallas TX & Atlanta, GA. Guitar player & singer almost his whole life. Influences are varied - from Willie Nelson & the outlaws of the 70s to modern country and rock.
Check out his FB page @KeithAlanBarnettmusic & search Keith Alan Barnett on YouTube or visit http://www.keithalanbarnett.com/ for more info and videos of performances.
Nesting owls become YouTube webcam stars thanks to DRI and Nevada Department of Wildlife
Submitted by editor on Sun, 03/18/2018 - 12:20pmA trio of great horned owls have become international celebrities after a livestream camera observing their nests went viral.
UNR mountaintop camera network tracked 240 western wildfires in 2017, gearing up for 2018
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 2:26pmMountaintop cameras from the University of Nevada, Reno spotted or tracked 240 fires in Nevada and California in 2017. This helped to keep firefighters more situationally aware and able to mount appropriate responses more rapidly over tens of thousands of square miles of forests and rangelands, including rural communities.
Carson City students from Wild Horse Children's Theater win national award at festival
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/12/2018 - 11:19amStudents from Wild Horse Children's Theater in Carson City won a Freddie G Award for Excellence in Music at the 2018 Junior Theater Festival West, which was held this weekend at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium and the Convention Center Complex.
Le Cirque Vagabond brings Vegas-style adult rock circus show to Carson City's BAC
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 2:57pmThis Friday night will be a show unlike anything you have ever seen. The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City partners with Le Cirque Vagabond to bring the Las Vegas stylings of Asylum, an over 18+ production.
National report ranks Nevada bridges as nation's best
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/30/2018 - 9:40amCARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation’s dedicated bridge inspection and rehabilitation program has helped Nevada bridges to be named the nation’s best for the fifth consecutive year.
Man who used stolen credit card sought by Carson City investigators
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 3:52pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify a male suspect who used a stolen credit at multiple Carson City businesses on Dec. 7, including Walmart at 3200 Market Street.
Carson City Library opening dates draw closer as 8-week refresh nears end
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 4:17pmThe Carson City Library is planning the soft opening for Monday, Jan. 29 after closing in December for an interior refresh, including new flooring and paint.
Carson City Schools Foundation awards teachers with $200 Mini-Grants
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 9:32amThe Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce the 10 winners of $200 mini-grants. The competitive process garnered nearly 30 applications from district educators. The review committee had a difficult task of narrowing down all the worthy applications to award 10 grants.
Carson City Library refresh nearly complete, opening target dates announced
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 3:23pmCarson City Library staff members are busy moving more than 80,000 items back into the building and installing 6,000 feet of shelving. There will be no pop-up services or other activities this week.
Beatles Flashback plays Carson City's BAC Performance Hall this Saturday
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 2:40pmOne night only the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City presents the area’s best Beatles tribute band celebrates 50 years of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart Club Band.
It's Your City: 2018 Celtic Series runs monthly through May at Carson City's BAC
Submitted by editor on Sat, 01/13/2018 - 3:53pmIt's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer welcomes Kathy Bly, one of the producers of the Celtic Series held annually at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.
Carson City Library refresh project rounds corner with target opening date announced
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 5:57pmStaff at the Carson City Library hopes to begin moving shelving and other materials back into the building late next week.