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Ghost walk among the haunted in Carson City on Saturday

By the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Aberrations await and spirits linger during a two-hour walking tour July 23, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 through the historic district of Carson City.
History and storytelling are the orders of the day on this tour through Victorian-style homes and neighborhoods, where reality and legend come together, leaving ghost walkers to wonder what is truth and what is fiction.

KARSON KRUZERS / GOLD DUST WEST 2011 Easy 777 Classic Car Show

THIS WEEKEND ... KARSON KRUZERS / GOLD DUST WEST 2011 Easy 777 Classic Car Show. Fun for the whole family: Cars; Kruzers Memoriablia; Music; Raffles; Drinks; Food; Bowling and MORE!!

The fun begins Friday night with registration from 6pm – 8pm and $777 Slot Tourney from 6pm – 10pm. Saturday registration begins at 7am and will close at 10am, fun last all day long! Awards will be presented at 10am on Sunday. Don’t miss out, pack up the family and come out for the day!

'Perfect weather' and 'stunning cars' at car show

Chrome glistened and the sun sparkled off the surfaces of dozens of freshly waxed classic cars Saturday as the Karson Kruzers' 27th annual Run What Cha Brung Car Show kicked off under the cotton...

Karson car show back for 27th run

Now in its 27th year, Karson Kruzers' Run What Cha Brung Car Show has built a reputation of being old school in its approach to everything from presentation to how well it treats participants an...

A celebration of heroes: Comstock celebrates Memorial Day with parade, car show

Mother Nature not only rained on their parade, she had the audacity to snow on it Saturday.While a full-blown snowstorm was not in force, the air was frigid and snow flurries swirled around the ...

Plan ahead now for Hot August Nights at Lake Tahoe

(PRESS RELEASE) Stateline, Nev. — Classic chrome polished cars, rock n' roll and Lake Tahoe will make for a Hot August Nights to remember, August 6-9 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the host site for one of the area’s most highly attended summer events.

The South Lake Tahoe leg of the famed Northern Nevada car show arrives at 6,225 feet elevation, with arguably the best hot rod backdrop in the world: the nation's most famous crystal cool, blue lake.

Eclectic to historical events mark Carson City summer calendar

Carson City's history, arts and culture will be featured throughout the summer with a litany of events and activities to resonate with families and their budgets, according to the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Car show to benefit children in Mound House wreck

A car show Friday will help with the medical costs and funeral expenses for a 3-year-old Carson City boy critically injured in a Mound House wreck last week that claimed the life of his 8-year-old ...

Car show to benefit children in Mound House wreck

A car show Friday will help with the medical costs and funeral expenses for a 3-year-old Carson City boy critically injured in a Mound House wreck last week that claimed the life of his 8-year-old ...

Show & shine to help the food bank

Lee Maehler of Carson City looks at a 1947 Whizzer bike at the Carson City Harley-Davidson car show & shine on Saturday. Capital Classic Productions, organizer of the show and shine, has pledged...

Car show supports food bank

A classic car show and shine plus a food drive will take place Saturday at the Carson City Harley Davidson, 2900 Research Way. A portion of all entries will be donated to The Food Bank of Northe...

Les Schwab's Making a Difference Car Show and Shine

An all-vehicle show and shine is set for Sunday, May 1 at Les Schwab Tire Center, 3219 North Carson Street from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Show and Shine, which features music, food venders and a raffle is called "Les Schwab Making a Difference" and is presented by Capital Classic Productions.

KARSON KRUZERS CAR SHOW and SOCK HOP .. FREE

KARSON KRUZERS event is FREE, open to all cars, and attendees are encourage to “dress up” for the sock hop! The whole family will enjoy the cars, music, and dancing! DJ will be the ROCKIN’ REV. KEN HASKINS!

A support table will be set up for local 14 year old McKENNA MITCHELL, who has bone cancer. Donations will go to help with medical expenses and care. Come show McKenna that her community cares and is there to help!

For more information call 883-0927

Carson City car enthusiasts show and shine for cancer-stricken teen

Friday night shined in all shapes, sizes and hearts for McKenna Mitchell, a Carson City teen stricken with bone cancer. While McKenna wasn't able to attend because of chemotherapy treatments, Carson City put on a car show the 14-year-old girl would be proud of. The event was held at Kragen-O'Reilly's.

There were 66 entries in the Show and Shine, with all proceeds going to help McKenna's family with medical costs, according to organizers Holly and Kenson Seymour.

The winners of the Show and Shine, picked by employees of Kragen-O'Reilly's on North Carson Street are:

Carson City Car Show and Shine to benefit McKenna Mitchell

The community is invited to a benefit Car Show and Shine for McKenna Mitchell, a local 14-year old girl with bone cancer.
The car show is on Friday, Sept. 17 at Kragen-O'Reilly's, 1715 N. Carson Street, in Carson City from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $10 per car, truck, motorcycle, etc. Employees will be giving awards to some of the best vehicles that show. Please attend and show your support. Click here to join the Facebook team of supporters.

Clash of the Champions Car Show

The Clash of the Champions is a quality car show with great music, great giveaways, great trophies and great fun. Fee for cars but not for spectators. Free t-shirt for car participants. Bring the family. The show will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Unique Sounds, 3080 Hwy 50 East. For more information call Bryan at (775) 690-3680.

Dayton Valley Days Parade Seeks Marilyn Monroe Look Alikes

Dayton Valley Days Committee is welcoming entries to both the general parade on Saturday, September 18, and to the Pet Parade on Sunday, September 19, 2010. This year’s parade will feature retired Nevada State Archivist Guy Rocha and well-known Dayton Valley rancher Kay Winters as Grand Marshals. To register for either parade, see www.daytonvalleydays.org

Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic 2010 winners

Here are the 2010 winners of the Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic held this weekend at Mills Park. The event brought hundreds of car enthusiasts to Carson City for the weekend before many moved on to Reno for the Hot August Nights celebration.

Among the winners, there were three speciality picks. These winners and the images of their cars will be featured on T-shirts and advertisements for next year's event. They are:

Chick's Choice - 1954 Corvette, owner Fred Takashima; Vancouver, Washington

Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic continues through Sunday

Hundreds of car enthusiasts from Nevada and California made their way to Mills Park in Carson City today for the annual Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic.
The car show, which continues through Sunday, is among the region's biggest draws, with more than 300 restored, tricked-out, and souped-up cars and trucks on display.
Saturday's ideal weather conditions and the tree coverage of Mills Park made it a great event for the entire family, organizers said.

Silver Dollar Cruise Night at Carson Mall

Join the Silver Dollar Cruise Night cars show, an evening of rock & roll music and great food on Thursday, July 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Carson Mall. No charge for the cars or spectators. Everyone welcome. Call (775) 687-7410 for more information.

Bully's Carson City Summer Heat Show and Shine

Shine up the chrome, it's classic car show time again. Join in on the fun at Bully's Summer Heat Show & Shine, on Sunday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Bully's Sports Bar, 3530 North Carson Street in Carson City.

Classic Car Show and Shine today at Smith's in Carson City

An amazing array of chrome-fitted hot-rods and old school classic cars are featured today at Smith's on William Street in Carson City.
Car buffs and families are welcome to today's Capital Classic Show & Shine at Smith's. It's a free event for car watchers, with a small fee for those who wish to enter cars in the show. The event features music, food, and lots of vintage cars and shiny chrome engines.

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