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Farmers Markets, Demolition Derbies and more: Carson City Events for Saturday, July 27
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/27/2019 - 8:00amGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! Get ready for a hot, sunny summer day with a high of 93. We’ve got a full day ahead of us so check out below and take your pick!
Saturday, July 27
Carson City Fair, Run What Cha Brung car show, fundraisers and more: State capital lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 6:45pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Carson City Fair, Karson Kruzers Run What Cha Brung car show, a fundraiser bike ride, cooking classes, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides on Saturday and much more!
Acclaimed Nevada author Shaun Griffin to give reading of his new book this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 3:39pmSILVER CITY, Nev. — Acclaimed Nevada author Shaun Griffin will read from his new book of essays, "Because the Light Will Not Forgive Me," at the Silver City Schoolhouse on Sunday, July 28, 2 p.m. during a free, public event.
JoAnne Skelly column: Helping monarch butterflies survive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/21/2019 - 10:41amI just finished Barbara Kingsolver’s Flight Behavior, a heart-wrenching story about monarch butterflies, their migration and the destruction of their habitat. Although fictional, the author provides detailed scientific information about their physiology, migratory behavior, food sources and how scientists study these amazing creatures called “King Billies” in the book.
Concerts, Taste of Downtown, Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, July 20 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/19/2019 - 11:29pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a full list of events happening today and tomorrow, including Taste of Downtown, concerts throughout the city, and more!
Take a look below to see what we’ve got going through the rest of the weekend.
Taste of Downtown, live music, history talks, BMX and more: Carson City region readies for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 5:35pmAs we head into the final stretch of the week, events around the Carson City region are lined up for the next three days, including museum activities, outdoor concerts, a car cruise Friday at Carson Mall, athletic events, a Carson High School class of 1979 reunion, the Taste of Downtown on Saturday and much more.
The scandalous Mark Twain was Born in Carson City, Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/17/2019 - 12:55pmSamuel Langhorne Clemens was born in Florida, Missouri on November 30, 1835. Mark Twain was born in Carson City, Nevada on February 3, 1863.
Though most know this is one and the same person, the name Mark Twain and his writings, tall tales and witticisms are known throughout the world while Samuel Clemens has been reduced to a trivia question.
Nevada State Museum lecture Saturday focuses on Carson City ‘CC’ Mint coins
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 1:47pmRusty Goe has spent much of his professional life on a deep dive into the history of the U.S. Mint in Carson City. He’s written multiple books on the subject and spent thousands of hours in research, getting to know the people who worked there 150 years ago.
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.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 7:53pmGood times, sunny skies, activities and more are planned around the Carson City area as we head into Thursday, July 11. Hikes, bike rides, art, food trucks at Mills Park, a Carson City CASA information night, a sentimental journey along Highway 395 presentation and more are lined up for the day. Enjoy
5 Questions for artists Claire Scully and Russ Connell of Carson City's Summer Artist Lecture Series
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 10:22amTomorrow, Thursday July 11, the first of the summer artist series — free to the public — will feature artists Claire Scully and Russ Connell from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Each artist will be presenting for 45 minutes. The series will be held in the Brick (the Community Development Building) at 108 Proctor Street in Carson City
History Presentation: A Sentimental Journey Along Highway 395
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 7:50pmOn Thursday July 11 at 6:30 p.m., the Douglas County Historical Society will be continuing its Heritage Lecture Series with a history presentation titled, “A Sentimental Journey Along Highway 395.”
The presentation will be made by local author, historian and Douglas County Historical Society member David Woodruff.
Why Should We Celebrate the Founders and the Fourth? (Opinion column)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 3:50pm“And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.”
Those are the last lines of the Declaration of Independence, adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 2, 1776. The technology of the day – hand-writing in cursive – delayed the final copies until July 4.
Chautauqua of Lizzie Borden and historian Mark McLaughlin at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 2:01pmChautauquan Kim Harris will portray Lizzie A. Borden on Wednesday, July 10, at 6:30 p.m., and historian Mark McLaughlin will speak on “Lake Tahoe and the Comstock Era; Stories, Facts and Fun” on Saturday, July 13, at 10 a.m., at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
Best selling author of 'The Secret Deal to End the Holocaust' to give talk in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/27/2019 - 6:48pmNew York Times bestselling author and Holocaust historian Max Wallace will be in Lake Tahoe to talk about his new book, In the Name of Humanity: The Secret Deal to End the Holocaust, on July 28, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Chabad at Lake Tahoe.
The book details an audacious scheme by a rescue committee of Swiss Orthodox Jews led by a remarkable woman named Recha Sterbuch.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, June 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 7:15pmWith a windy cool down headed our way, activities around the Carson City area Wednesday, June 26 will make for a breezy good time. Looking at the day ahead there's a walk hosted by parks and recreation, kids events, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center, a free "rough cut" feature film screening at the Carson Nugget, Young Chautauquans at Dangberg Historic Park and more.
State prison doctor is featured Nevada State Library brown bag luncheon speaker
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 12:01pmKaren Gedney, author of "30 Years Behind Bars: Trials of a Prison Doctor," will be the July featured speaker at the Nevada State Library's Nevada in Small Bites brown bag lunch.
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.
Young Chautauquans at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 11:54amYoung Chautauquans of the Douglas County Historical Society will present "We Taught the World New Ways to Dream" at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 26, at 6:30 pm.
Nevada Authors present A Book Signing At Morleys Bookstore
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/15/2019 - 7:02pmNevada Authors, Sandie La Nae and Special Works Historian Arline La Ferry will be presenting their "WEIRD Carson City" volume at Morley's bookstore on Saturday July 6, 2019.
This book is one in their "WEIRD" series, with each volume filled with all sorts of trivia, fun facts, and fascinating information about our Capital town. La Nae states: "Over 260 pages of forgotten or lost history, present day information, and a surprise at the end."
Author of 19 books so far, La Nae and La Ferry will be offering a special price on their book, as well as 'Author-graphs.'
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.
Nevada Authors of “Weird Carson City” to host a book signing at Morley's Bookstore
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 2:25pmNevada Authors, Sandie La Nae and Special Works Historian Arline La Ferry will be presenting their "WEIRD Carson City" volume at Morley's bookstore on Saturday July 6, 2019.
This book is one in their "WEIRD" series, with each volume filled with all sorts of trivia, fun facts, and fascinating information about our Capital town. La Nae states: "Over 260 pages of forgotten or lost history, present day information, and a surprise at the end."
Author to lecture on Carson City Mint assayers Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/12/2019 - 8:16amYou may know that the Carson City Mint produced coins bearing the famed CC mint mark, but did you know it was a United States assay office?
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, June 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:16pmHeading into Wednesday, June 12, 2019 means we are half way through the work week. Temperatures will be around the 90 mark with a chance of afternoon showers. Activities lined up include art classes, a hike designed for tots through Carson City Parks and Recreation, a Ninja aerobic class at Yaple's Ballroom and you can hear local author CW Bayer talk about three of his books on area history at Browsers Corner Book Store. Plus Jazz Night at Living the Good Life and Country Night at Jimmy G's Cigar Bar. Read on for more.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 7:55pmHello Carson City, is it getting warm enough yet? That's the question as we head into a forecast high Tuesday in the low 90s, give or take a few degrees. Don't sweat as our good friends at Muscle Powered have morning and evening walks and a bicycle ride happening before and after the heat sets in. Plus there's local talks about history, addiction and wellness; a yoga class for those with arthritis, a family viewing of the classic basketball fantasy movie "Space Jam" at the Carson City Library and a whole lot more. Scroll on and enjoy your day!
Carson City Chamber Honors 2019's The Best of The Best
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/10/2019 - 11:15amEach June, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors recognizes quality of life, community and economic growth achievements.
At the Chamber annual meeting on June 13, Chamber Chairman of the Board Robert Fredlund will honor seven individuals or businesses that personify what Mayor Robert Crowell is so often proud to state, “Carson City is a great place to live, work, and play.”
Nevada State Library and Archives Brown Bag Author Series features Ken Beaton
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 9:06pmHistorian Ken Beaton will talk about his book, "A Toddler's Picture in His Uncle's Helmet" at Tuesday's Nevada State Library and Archives Brown Bag Author Series.
World War II, December 3, 1943 a member of the Graves Registration removed Richard's persona effects. He discovered a toddler's picture inside Richard's helmet. This is how the story begins.
The program is from noon to 1 p.m. At the Nevada State Library and Archives Building, 100 North Stewart Street, Carson City. Light refreshments will be provided. See the flier above.
Old West Trio and local musicians headline events at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/05/2019 - 3:37pmThe Old West Trio returns to the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park this coming week in an evening concert, while two local musicians are featured at the park’s upcoming Neighbor Fair, an event highlighting Carson Valley’s non-profit organizations.