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First-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic festival set for Feb. 8-10
Submitted by editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 3:52pmAlpenglow Sports has teamed up with Tahoe Cross Country to present the first-ever Lake Tahoe Nordic Festival Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10. All events are free, open to the public and take place at Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area in Tahoe City, California. A full schedule of events is available at www.tahoenordicfestival.com.
Nevada's early 'Sagebrushers' brought literary journalism to the American West
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/20/2013 - 9:00amSagebrush journalism was a style of literature born in the American West that had some very deep roots in Virginia City. It came to life around 1860 and had run its course by the turn of the 20th century. In that ensuing 40 year time period some Sagebrushers became world renown.
Winter Olympic heritage celebration at Lake Tahoe begins Saturday
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/11/2013 - 11:23amNorth Lake Tahoe pulls out all the stops to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics with the Olympic Heritage Celebration beginning Saturday and lasting through Jan. 21 at venues throughout the region.
The event, which is sponsored by the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association, kicks off Saturday, January 12 with the REI Winter Trails Day at Tahoe Donner Cross Country Resort in Truckee.
Opinion: Deconstructing Agenda 21
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/06/2013 - 6:53pmIn his classic essay, entitled The Paranoid Style in American Politics, Richard Hofstadler, succinctly stated the following:“We are all sufferers from history, but the paranoid is a double sufferer, since he is afflicted not only by the real world, with the rest of us, but by his fantasies as well.”
Carson City Historical Society Christmas Party
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 10:32amThe Carson City Historical Society’s Christmas party will be Sunday, December 16, 2012 at the Bliss Mansion from 2 – 4 pm. We are sure to have a festive holiday afternoon at the lovely Bliss Mansion with hors d’oeurves, wine, and two kinds of entertainment. Dr. Michael Fischer, well-known Chautauqua speaker, will treat us to his impersonation of Governor John Sparks. Afterwards, Consort Trio (a trio from the popular Consort Canzona including harpsichord, cello, and recorder) will perform. The trio will play music from AD 1400 – 1620. You won’t want to miss this delightful performance!
Rebirth of a relic: Whig Party rises again in Nevada
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/24/2012 - 1:12pmIn fringe politics, throwbacks are in fashion. Libertarians gained strength in their call to return to original constitutional principles when Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, a believer in the cause, championed it in the 2012 campaign. Tea Partyers have donned tricorn hats and called for revolutions like it’s 1776.
Yet despite the surge of historical homage, no one in Nevada actually has tried to resuscitate a past political movement.
Until now.
Carson City's latest Christmas ornament available
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/10/2012 - 1:17pmCookie Bible got off work early on Friday and drove to the Purple Avocado to buy five of the city's newest Christmas ornaments, which feature historical Carson City buildings.
“They're wonderful,” she said. “They're the perfect Christmas presents for family and friends who are old Nevadans.”
The 11th annual ornament features the First United Methodist Church.
Monday is Carson City Parks and Recreation Awards Recognition
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/09/2012 - 1:30amThe Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation will be presenting awards to its 2012 recipients of its Special Recognition Awards in a brief ceremony on Monday, Nov. 7, at 3:00 p.m. at the monument at the entrance to the Pony Express Pavilion in Mills Park. The public is invited to attend this free event.
The awards will be presented in the following categories:
Volunteer of the Years - Greg Davis - True leader in youth sports in general and YSA and youth soccer specifically.
I am not disappointed; I am angry, I am tired.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 9:01amI told you so, again and again for four years. OK, so Obama did not cancel the elections; he did one better, he put the veneer of the "will of the people" on it. Voting is the best revenge...? He never had to say, against whom.
Yearbook "Garage Sale"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 4:34pmVisitors to the annual Carson High School Holiday Crafts Fair will also have a chance to look through the school’s yearbooks which date to the 1920s and high school newspapers dating back to 1950.
In addition to viewing these unique historical archives, visitors may buy yearbooks from past years in this “Garage Sale” fundraiser. All money raised will benefit the school’s publication class which prints the Carneta yearbook and maintains the online Senator News newspaper.
Carson City residents file in to vote in today's General Election
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 3:47pmWith around 63 percent of Carson City's 26,000 voters taking care of business prior to today's General Election by showing up to the courthouse for early voting or casting their ballots by mail, voter turnout Tuesday has been a steady and even flow, election officials have observed.
There was an expected rush early when the polls opened, with 1,300 voters making it to the Carson City Community Center before 10 a.m., said Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover. Otherwise turnout has been as expected: No long waits. No crowding.
Frances Humphrey Lecture Series: Virginia City and its Archaeology
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/01/2012 - 3:11pm"Virginia City and its Archaeology: A Thirty Year Overview" will be presented Nov. 15 by State historic preservation officer Ron James. The presentation features a discussion, artifact viewing and signing of James' new book, "Virginia City: Secrets of a Western Past," published by University of Nebraska Press in conjunction with the Society of Historical Archaeology. The event runs from 6:30 - 8: pm at the Nevada State Museum. (775) 687-4810 x237.
Nevada State Prison Preservation Society seeks new members
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 11:44amCARSON CITY, Nev. — The Nevada State Prison Preservation Society is now accepting memberships from people who want to be among the early pioneers of an effort to create a museum and tours of the state’s oldest prison.
Anyone interested in joining NSPPS is encouraged to attend a general-membership meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 7 in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 911 E. Musser St., Carson City.
Outdoors with Don Q: Celebrate Nevada Day 2012
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/24/2012 - 11:20pmAs an "Old Timer" who was born and raised in Carson City, the Nevada Day celebration has always been something special in my life.
Through many years of living in Carson City, I have enjoyed many of the activities associated with the celebration of our state's admission to the Union, way back on October 31, 1864.
Letter: Vote Democrat? Really?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 8:14amThis is in reference to the Letter: Think before you vote, Carson City Nevada News - Carson Now.
Nevada Holiday Hiring Outlook Positive For 2012
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Thu, 10/18/2012 - 10:56amCARSON CITY – Nevada retailers are expected to add more than 4,000 seasonal positions through December, the Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) said today.
The estimate is based on an assumption that hiring in 2012 will be comparable to last year, when the state added 4,100 retail positions between September and December for a 3.2 percent increase in total employment in the sector.
Four-day Nevada statehood bash celebrates the Silver State's military past, present and future
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:57amNevada Day festivities will celebrate the 148th year since joining the union with the theme, “Honoring Our Military and Families Past, Present and Future” Oct. 25-28.
Historic Comstock era Grosh letters to be discussed Thursday at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 1:31pmCARSON CITY — Two bright, educated men from Philadelphia headed west in 1849 to discover their fortunes before there was such a thing as the Comstock Lode. Leaving behind letters that chronicled their victories and heartbreaks, Ethan and Hosea Grosh ventured into Nevada’s Gold Canyon, finding silver and tragedy around the corner.
Small Lake Tahoe business makes big with weekly 10 percent charitable donations
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 12:26pmA little South Lake Tahoe hotel that’s stepping up in a big way by sharing 10 percent of its annual Monday profits to one charity, just extended the opportunity for more non-profit organizations to get involved, aiming to provide optimism and hope during the holidays.
Celebration planned for rare, historic Grosh letters made public in new Nevada book
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 4:03pmTwo bright, educated men from Philadelphia headed west in 1849 to discover their fortunes before there was such a thing as the Comstock Lode. Leaving behind letters that chronicled their victories and heartbreaks, Ethan and Hosea Grosh ventured into Nevada’s Gold Canyon, finding silver and tragedy around the corner.
Genoa Lakes Sale in Escrow, Set to Close in October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 8:42amSale of the 564-acre Genoa Lakes Golf Resort to Mazz Golf Management Co. is currently in escrow with closing expected in mid-October, the principals of the deal announced in a news release.
Comstock Conflagration: Exciting Adventures During the Fabulous Virginia City Bonanza
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/13/2012 - 1:29pmComstock Conflagration: Exciting Adventures During the Fabulous Virginia City Bonanza
CARSON CITY, NEVADA-Carson City Library will host author Larry Wilcox Tanner on Tuesday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. “Comstock Conflagration: Exciting Adventures During the Fabulous Virginia City Bonanza”, published by Kettlebelly Enterprises in 2010, is a historical novel about a sheriff in Virginia City during the era of the Comstock Lode. His book will be available for purchase. This program is free and open to the public.
Expedition Man Endurance Festival comes to Northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/01/2012 - 3:24pmComing from as far as Australia and as near as North Lake Tahoe, more than 200 men and women athletes are gearing up for a race to remember at Northern Nevada’s inaugural Expedition Man Endurance Festival and Ultra-Distance-Triathlon, taking place Saturday, August 25. Athletes will begin with a swim at Zephyr Cove Resort at Lake Tahoe, then onto a more than 100-mile-bike-ride through Carson City and a long-run along the Truckee River, ending at the Legends at Sparks Marina.
Panel Recommends $4 Million In State Funding In Next Budget To Move Forward With Student Tracking System
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Tue, 07/31/2012 - 2:12pmCARSON CITY – A state panel charged with implementing a system to track individual student performance from preschool through entry into the workforce is recommending that $4 million in state funds be appropriated by Gov. Brian Sandoval and the 2013 Legislature to help accomplish the task.
UNR archeologist leads Virginia City hospital excavation team
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 11:57amThe University of Nevada, Reno, in cooperation with the Nevada State Historic Preservation Office, has sent a team of archaeologists to excavate the site of one of Nevada’s most important early hospitals. St. Mary Louise Hospital in Virginia City opened in 1876 and served the mining community until the early 20th century.
Carson City goes full-board live music with Jazz and Beyond Music Festival in August
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 3:27amThe summer sizzles as the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses and jazz lovers proudly present the 2012 "Jazz & Beyond" Carson City Music Festival, an annual event that began in August 2004. Performances at multiple venues in Carson City will feature more than 100 musicians in over 50 bands, Aug. 3-19 and are mainly free. Music styles include Dixieland jazz, big band, bluegrass, Latin, blues and folk.
Don Q's Fishing Report for week of June 6
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 10:41amALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fish are active and conditions are perfect.
The surface temps are averaging 59 degrees, and climbing to 61.5 degrees by midday. Clarity is very good, to 13.5 ft. Still cool enough on the surface to still be holding some nice Kings on the west side. 2 salmon were caught trolling Almanor West up to 2 lbs.
Trolling has been more effective than bait fishing deep holes and should remain that way until surface temps really spike. Like above 65 degrees.
Carson City Historical Society Garden Tour with Capitol Tree Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 9:27amJoin us for the Carson City Historical Society's Annual Garden Tour, this year featuring a Tree Walk of our Capitol Grounds by Tom Henderson of Healthy Trees. Visit 10 private gardens, talk with their gardeners, and enjoy exclusive access to the new Greenhouse at Carson High School. At 4:30pm we'll "Put the garden tour to bed" with wine, refreshments, and a talk by Joanne Skelly. The day is complete with demonstrations by artists at the historic Foreman-Roberts House, and plants & starts from the Mark Twain Garden Club.
Don Q's Fishing report for week of May 30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/30/2012 - 1:48amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for the week of May 30 to June 5, 2012.
West Side Cruiser Ride 2012
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