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Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 7:50pmThe first week of November marches along with sunshine to continue into the foreseeable future. Events ahead for this Thursday include a regular meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a Mammovan stop at Nevada Health Centers, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, and an evening with local artist Rebecca Fox at Artsy Fartsy Gallery. You can also "Raider Up" with the Carson City chapter of Raider Nation by joining them for a game watch at Jimmy G's. Read on. There's more.
Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan to make stop Thursday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 12:05pmThe Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will stop in Carson City this Thursday and will be in Sparks on Friday.
Italian dining: Cucina Lupo restaurant in Carson City to open Nov. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 1:00pmCucina Lupo, Carson City’s newest modern Italian restaurant, invites residents to join them for lunch and dinner services starting Tuesday, Nov. 12. Located at 308 N. Curry Street, Cucina Lupo fills the same space the Martin Hotel recently vacated.
Senator Square: Student reflects on Carson High School girls golf season
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 8:43amEditor’s Note: Sarah Wiggins is a CHS sophomore, athlete, NHS member, Leadership member, Blue Crew member, and HOSA Future Health Professional member.
The 2019 season for CHS girls golf was a great experience for everyone on the team. This year, the team was comprised of five girls: Karen Beglin, Sophia Taggart, Karrina Ferris, Brooke Gudmundson, myself, and our coaches, Wade Greenlee and Jack Butler.
Voting now underway for Levitt AMP grant to return Carson City summer concert series
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 5:53pmThe Brewery Arts Center is back in the running to bring a 10 week free, live music series to Carson City next June 6 through August 15, 2020.
Sponsored by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a national foundation dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of America through free live music, Brewery Arts Center hopes to qualify, once again, as one of the Top 25 finalists competing for a 2020 Levitt AMP Your City Grant Award.
Clocks fall back this Sunday, Red Cross advises to check smoke alarm batteries
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 10:56amAs daylight saving time ends this Sunday morning, the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada reminds residents to check and replace smoke alarm batteries to protect against home fires.
Nevada's Ancient Rock Art: Art for All Times presentation Nov. 6 in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 6:26amOn Wednesday, Nov. 6, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a public talk, "Nevada’s Ancient Rock Art: Art for All Times" by archeologist Pat Barker, Ph.D. The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors speakers’ series.
Northern Nevada women honored as local leaders by Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:29pmGirl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada is pleased to announce this year’s Triumphant: Celebrating Women in Leadership Dinner honorees. Six women, each representing one of the six Girl Scout focus areas, will be recognized at the 17th annual awards dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno.
Carson City director named to National Association of Development Organizations board
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:16pmSheryl Gonzales, Executive Director of Western Nevada Development District in Carson City, was recently elected to the National Association of Development Organizations Board of Directors. NADO was founded in 1967 to provide training, information, and representation for regional development organizations throughout the United States.
Storey County honors Battle Born State, miners of the Comstock with new Virginia City statue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 10:01amThis Nevada Day weekend the residents of Storey County welcomed a new miner to town. A wooden carved miner statue found its new home at Miners Park in Virginia City surrounded by a welcoming crowd and a proud visionary.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Oct. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 6:48amGood day Carson City, we hope you are enjoying your Nevada Day weekend. It is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Events around the capital city area include a post Nevada Day Trash Mob cleanup, a morning bike ride, Pow Wow activities at the MAC, the RSVP carnival at Mills Park as well as as tours of the Wungnema House, also in the park, Thomas the Train activities Virginia City and more. It will be a much cooler day weather wise, so dress warm. Enjoy.
October Open House at the Wungnema House in Mills Park featured Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 4:45amLooking for something a bit different to close out your Nevada Day Weekend? Stop by the east side of Mills Park on Sunday, September 29th to visit the historic Wungnema House during the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s monthly open house.
Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region Friday through Sunday to celebrate Nevada Day. Activities include the annual parade down Carson Street, a carnival at Mills Park, the 30th annual Nevada Day Classic, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, beard and rock drilling contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit kids and adults of all ages.
Governor presents Carson City teacher with $25,000 Milken Foundation award
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 3:34pmNietzsche wrote that "Without music, life would be a mistake." But thanks to band teacher Nicolas Jacques, that's a mistake no one is making at Carson Middle School in Carson City. Music is everywhere in the school, the district and the surrounding community as students throng to join Jacques’ concert band, marching band and jazz band ensembles.
Nevada Day 2019: Activities lineup, start times and more featured around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 1:26pmThe Silver State celebrates its birthday this week in Carson City and will put on a statehood celebration like no other as Nevada Day comes into full swing, featuring the annual parade down Carson Street on Saturday, a carnival at Mills Park, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, activities for adults and kids, contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit every wild hair.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City Juvenile District Court Special Master Kimberly Okezie at Taqueria La Salsa
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 8:41amKimberly Okezie has loved stuffed animals since she was a child, beginning with a plush koala bear that she says stayed with her into adulthood until time literally unraveled the stitching on the toy.
Instructors from Mexico receiving Mechatronics training at WNC
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 8:06amMechatronics training in the Automation and Industrial Technology Center at Western Nevada College went international last week. Nevada System of Higher Education’s new and unique partnership with higher education institutions in the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, began in earnest this week as a group of instructors visit WNC to participate in the accelerated Siemens Mechatronics certification program.
Halloween, Nevada Day and more: All the information you need for Carson City during the next spooky weeks
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 1:30pmIt's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.
Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.
Carson City Parks Foundation receives National Pony Express donation for disc golf park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:53amAs Carson City’s disc golf complex nears completion, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s president, David Johnson, announced that the Foundation recently received a generous donation from the Nevada Division of the National Pony Express Association, for the sponsorship of a hole at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park.
Nevada governor appoints three to Mineral Resource Commission
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 2:54pmEarlier this month, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak made three appointments — Robert Felder, Randy Griffin and Josh Nordquist — to the Commission on Mineral Resources.
Capital City Arts Initiative to present public talk, 'Why Did You Choose Justin Favela?'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 10:34pmOn Wednesday, October 16, the Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) will present a public talk, “Why Did You Choose Justin Favela?” by Nevada Museum of Art’s curator, JoAnne Northrup. The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors speakers’ series and will take place at 5:30pm at the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.
There will be an informal reception for Northrup preceding the event at 5pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.
V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!
Carson City Sheriff's Cadets Pancake Breakfast fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/10/2019 - 8:15amPlease join us for the first annual Carson City Sheriff's Cadets Pancake Breakfast! Oct. 19, 8 a.m. to noon. Enjoy food and fun. Even try your luck at our pancake eating contest! Bring the whole family and hang out with McGruff the crime dog.
Carson Tahoe Health Foundation receives $10,000 donation from Sierra Nevada Realtors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 12:35pmCARSON CITY — The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation recently received a $10,000 donation from the Sierra Nevada Realtors. The donation was raised through the Sierra Nevada Realtors participation in Carson Tahoe’s annual Hopefest event and through the Realtor’s annual Cornhole for a Cause competition.
'Saludos Amigos' exhibition featured at Carson City Courthouse Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 5:46pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos" by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition is in the gallery now through Jan. 29, 2020, at the Courthouse, 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The exhibition is free and the public is cordially invited. The second-floor gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Carson City Lions Club to host annual White Cane Days fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 2:37pmMembers of the Carson City Host Lions Club will gather at the WalMart near East College Parkway on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12-13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day to bring awareness to the public of the sight preservation programs the Lions support, and to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Days.
Nevadans take home 1,517 cats and dogs during Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/02/2019 - 10:57amMore than 50 animal shelters and rescue groups participated in Nevada’s large free pet adoption event, Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days. It was organized by Maddie's Pet Project in Nevada, a three-year campaign aimed at helping more homeless cats and dogs find good homes and creating a safety net for pets by improving access to veterinary care in the Silver State.
Welcome to October: Events and happenings Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 6:37pmHeading into the first day of October 2019, events around the capital city include a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a historic talk about Frank Sinatra's gaming license at Lake Tahoe, a "Think Pink" breast cancer awareness event at Red's Old 395 Grill, a showing of the film classic "Charade" at the Brewery Arts Center and more.
Donovan Mill guided history hike featured Oct. 12 at Dayton State Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:36amDAYTON, Nev. — Join park staff for a guided hike from the Rock Point Mill at Dayton State Park to the historic Donovan Mill in Silver City. Advance reservations are required for this hike and are limited to 20 people.
Events around the Carson City area for Sunday, Sept. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/29/2019 - 8:10amGood day Carson City. It is Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. As we round out the weekend, look for continued cool temperatures, some sunshine during the day and rain later this afternoon turning to snow showers overnight. Lined up for the day is Street Vibrations, a rummage sale to benefit local veterans, Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter game watch at Jimmy G's, An open house at the historic Wungnema House in Mills Park, KNVC's Summer Concert Series featuring Canyon White and more.