The Green
Carson City community to bring sustainable practices to Nevada Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 10:23amThe nonprofit organization greenUP!, which provides environmental education to businesses announced a group effort to make our Nevada Day parade in Carson City a more sustainable event. A Nevada Day green team was assembled to find ways to reduce waste at the event and they are seeking volunteers for the Nevada Day parade and festivities on Oct. 26.
Cooking classes, camel races, craft fairs and more: events in Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 11:06pmHappy Sunday Carson City! On the docket today we’ve got bicycle rides, flea markets, cooking classes, camel races, and more!
Check below for more information:
Art fairs, camel races, train rides and more: events and happenings in the Carson City region for Saturday, Sept. 7
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/07/2019 - 12:29amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ll see a high in the mid 80s and a low in the mid to low 40s, which to me sounds like Fall is right around the corner!
We’ve got a ton of great events today and tomorrow, so check them out below:
Memorial run, history walks, camel races, veteran resource fair and more: Carson City region gears up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 6:36pmHeading into the weekend, there’s plenty of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include an artists fair at Carson Mall, the 60th annual camel and ostrich races in Virginia City, a memorial run in Carson City, the 28th annual Oktoberfest in Gardnerville, a Veterans Resource Fair at Carson Nugget, history walks at Mormon Station Park, live comedy and more.
At Lake Tahoe, controversy remains on fighting wildfires
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 7:01pmDianne Feinstein, the 86-year-old United States senator, didn’t tell the youngsters to get off Valhalla’s Grand Lawn. But she threatened to have them removed.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
Carson City's Silver Oak Golf to throw block party this Friday and Saturday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 12:29pmCombining the best of the Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music Festival and bringing in the Hot August Nights theme that will include a sock hop and classic cars, Silver Oak Golf has rolled out the green carpet by becoming one of the venues for the annual Carson City jazz festival.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, August 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/11/2019 - 8:18amHello Carson City and welcome to Sunday, August 11, 2019. We've been enjoying this summer weather cool-down over the past few days. Temperatures again Sunday will be in the low 80s, ideal for events throughout the region. Activities include train rides, history walks and talks, a sunset photo hike, the Carson City Jazz and Beyond Festival and more. Enjoy the day.
Music, hikes, and Hot August Nights: Events for Carson City on Saturday, Aug. 10
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/09/2019 - 11:37pmGood morning Carson City! It's going to be a beautiful day with the high in the mid 70s, and we have a ton of great activities and events in our wonderful capitol city today! Check below to see what's happening through the weekend.
Saturday, August 10
Jazz festival, history talks, music and more: Carson City region lined up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:20pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by, including the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, Carson City Library’s End of Summer Learning Challenge, history talks at Mormon Station Park, train rides in Virginia City, a sushi cooking class at Sierra Chef on Sunday and more!
Carson City celebrates safety, community at 2019 National Night Out
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 08/06/2019 - 7:22pmHundreds of families packed the green belt at Mills Park Tuesday night to celebrate Carson City’s commitment to public safety during the 17th annual National Night Out.
The community event in the heart of Carson City was filled with music, games, activities, food and informational booths for kids and adults.
ICYM: Carson City Greenhouse Project feeds families in need thanks to Concert Under the Stars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 11:07amEditor's Note: The 11th annual Concert Under the Stars, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, is this Wednesday at Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City and features a legendary headliner lineup of Poco, Firefall and Pure Prairie League. This article from June highlights organizations that benefit from the concert fundraiser, including the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.
When families come to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, they are typically in desperate conditions.
“We see 80 percent of our clients in the last couple of weeks of the month,” explained Joyce Buckingham, executive director. “They have reached the end of their SNAP benefits or their social security or other benefits.”
Events around the Carson City area for Sunday, July 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/07/2019 - 7:34amHeading into Sunday, July 7, 2019 activities lined up around the Carson City region feature a Muscle Powered bike ride, train rides, the final day of the carnival at Mills Park, music, concerts and more. Look for sunny skies and a daytime high in the low to mid 80s. Enjoy your day.
Movie in the Park, Farmers Market and more: events and happenings for Saturday, July 6
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 07/05/2019 - 11:45pmGood morning Carson City, and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another warm one with a high of 89 and a low of 52. On the docket today we have a free Movie in the Park in Silver City, the Saturday Farmer’s Market, the Carnival, train rides, and more! Check below to see what’s going on for the weekend.
Saturday, July 6
Carnival, wine tasting, live music and more: Carson City region lined up with 3 days of events
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 9:57pmHeading into the Independence Day holiday weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to keep the next three days jam-packed with excitement.
Students learn to grow and give in Greenhouse
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 12:03pmZion Belcastro, 16, moved from Oroville, Calif., to live with her aunt in Carson City to be a part of Carson High School’s agriculture program, specifically the Greenhouse Project.
“Where I’m from, it’s cows, sows and plows,” she explained. “Here, it’s more than that. It’s public speaking. It’s leadership. It’s the greenhouse. It’s a lot more than ranching.”
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: The 7th at Pebble
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 12:53pmThe U.S. Open returned to Pebble Beach earlier this month and all the talk was about the par three cliffside 7th hole, a charming peninsula that sticks out into the ocean 100 yards below the tee box, and looks ever so inviting -looks that are deceiving. With a stiff onshore breeze you might want to tee off with a three iron. With no wind, which is rare, you might want a wedge.
John Smoltz, Case Keenum prepare for Tahoe celebrity golf
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 4:52pmHall of Fame pitcher John Smoltz didn’t need a 98 mph fastball to win the Diamond Resorts Celebrity Division Championship in January.
Instead, Smoltz turned to his new self-standing putter to secure the victory.
Carson City's Greenhouse Project feeds families in need thanks to Concert Under the Stars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/11/2019 - 11:50amWhen families come to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City, they are typically in desperate conditions.
“We see 80 percent of our clients in the last couple of weeks of the month,” explained Joyce Buckingham, executive director. “They have reached the end of their SNAP benefits or their social security or other benefits.”
2019 Nevada State Fair brightens Mills Park in Carson City with rides, games and much more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 6:12pmThe 2019 Nevada State fair brought flair and excitement to Mills Park in Carson City on Friday.
Various rides, games, booths and concession stands filled the green belt for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy.
Carson Comedy Club Presents
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 10:50amOscar Ovies will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club Friday and Saturday, June 7 & 8 . Doors open at 7:15pm. Inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson St. Tickets can be purchased at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget or at ccnugget.com
Nevada State Fair, Carson City Fair return to Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 05/29/2019 - 12:43pmTwo exciting fairs return to Carson City, kicking off the warm days and long summer nights.
The Nevada State Fair returns to Mill Park in Carson City from June 6-9 featuring four days of entertainment, exciting carnival rides, food, music and much more.
Senator Square: Carson High School students make plans for their future
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2019 - 9:57amCarson High School students not only experienced exciting college, job, and career opportunities outside of school this past week, they were also presented with an explosion of options directly.
Chamber Orchestra Students returned from their successful regional music festival in San Francisco, several CHS students enjoyed job shadowing with Nevada Legislators, and May 21 offered students access to its job and career fair throughout the day.
Poco to headline Carson City's Concert Under the Stars benefit for The Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/23/2019 - 1:07pmCARSON CITY — Rusty Young by his own assessment, was born to play music. With half a century of performing, recording and touring with his band Poco, which he co-founded in 1968 with Jim Messina, Richie Furay, Randy Meisner and George Grantham, he’s made good use of his gift.
University of Nevada graduates largest class to date
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/18/2019 - 9:17amThe University of Nevada, Reno through the weekend will be conferring 3,201 degrees, the most degrees ever distributed in one semester.
Due to inclement weather, all ceremonies were moved to the Lawlor Events Center instead of the University’s quad.
The University released the following information:
Eight Carson City restaurants join the Green Dining District on Carson Street
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 8:34amThe nonprofit organization greenUp!, which provides environmental education to businesses, announced Wednesday that it has eight restaurants so far that will be part of the Green Dining District pilot program on Carson Street in Carson City.
Springtime flowers are in full bloom
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/30/2019 - 5:35amThese are the amaryllis that my mom has been growing for years. She started with just the red lion amaryllis but recently she got the green amaryllis. Amazingly somehow this bulb that had always grown and bloomed as a red lion is now blooming half and half. We were pleasantly surprised to find such a beauty blossoming in our window.
Concert Under Stars to feature 3 headliners, venue at Carson City's Eagle Valley Golf Course
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 11:25amFor the first time in 11 years, the Concert Under the Stars will feature three main acts: Poco, Firefall and Pure Prairie League. “I’m thrilled,” said organizer Karen Abowd. “These are the legends of country rock. The community is really excited about this.”
University of Nevada Cooperative Extension hosts March 13 tree identification walking tour
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 10:42amFor professionals in the green industry, especially certified arborists, the ability to identify the types of trees in their clients’ yards is an important skill to have. To help arborists, landscapers and others hone their tree identification skills, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension presents three seasonal Tree Identification Presentations and Walks.
Carson City School District strategic plan meeting to focus on sustainability
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 9:47amThe Carson City School District’s quarterly Community Professional Learning Community meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 27, 6 p.m., will focus on sustainable practices. The meeting, held inside the Carson High School Library, will be the first part of a 1.5-day Executive Sustainability Summit.