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Dog show kicks off Carson City Fair, more events to follow
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 4:06pmAfter five years in the 4 Paws 4-H Dog Club, Morgan Craghill, 14, had her first opportunity to compete in an actual dog show this week as part of the Carson City Fair at Fuji Park.
Tuesday, July 25: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 5:39amThe Carson City Fair gathers steam today: they’ll be setting up the carnival, judging the items in the exhibit hall, and the 4-H kids are showing off what their dogs can do. It’s a play-doh afternoon at the Carson City Library, in addition to their weekly Pajama Story time on Tuesday evenings. The Carson Nugget is hosting a job fair to fill a plethora of positions in their restaurants and on the casino floor.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 22 – 23
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 6:22pmIt’s almost like Christmas Day for some of us locals: the long awaited Taste of Downtown has finally arrived. Food, drink, live music, rubbing elbows with friends and neighbors, and a new wine-tasting add-on make this one of the best parties of the year. The morning brings an unparalleled opportunity: you’ve got one chance to walk, run, or bike right down the middle of the freeway before the new bypass is open to vehicle traffic alone. Grab your favorite four-legged friend and head to Adele’s: Dining for Dog Town is a delicious way to help out this amazing rescue organization.
Sassabration launches third annual diversity celebration in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 1:36pmThe third annual Sassabration diversity festival launched Saturday morning with a parade from the Brewery Arts Center to Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint at Carson Hot Springs Resort in Carson City.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 15 – 16
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 6:12pmWhat to do, what to do? That’s the question that starts most every weekend. If you’ve got kids, test their mettle at the annual Capitol City Triathlon. Open to kids of all ages, they will bike, run, and swim their way to the finish line. The third annual Sassabration event kicks off with a multi-colored, costume bike parade from the Brewery Arts Center to the celebration at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. Multiple bands, vendors, non-profit booths, free swimming at the Carson Hot Springs, not to mention the yummy food and drink available make this a not-to-be-missed festival.
Carson City Fair seeks volunteers to staff July 24-30 events at Fuji Park
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 12:55pmOrganizers of the Carson City Fair are seeking volunteers to help with a variety of duties.
“We have lots of positions available,” said Lindsay Chichester, chairwoman of the Carson City Fair Board. “We have everything from helping with the youth livestock show to assisting the judging of the static exhibits.”
Public invited to groundbreaking ceremony for new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/14/2017 - 11:59amThe wait for northern Nevada veterans is finally over. On Monday, July 17, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., there will be Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the construction of the new Northern Nevada State Veterans Home. The event will be held on the site of the new facility, 2 Kietzke Lane, Sparks, NV, which is located across from the DMV.
Sassabration festival in Carson City this Saturday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 2:39pmIf you’ve been longing to crawl out from behind your air conditioning this summer, eat some mouth-watering food and experience colorful hijinks, then plan to attend the third annual 2017 Sassabration this Saturday in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road in Carson City.
Tuesday, July 4: Things to do on Independence Day
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 07/04/2017 - 10:31am‘We hold these truths to be self-evident…’ With those few powerful words, the Declaration of Independence set a few east coast colonies on a path to becoming ‘the land of the free, and the home of the brave.’ Less than 100 years later, the great ‘Battle Born’ state of Nevada would join the fold. Let us celebrate our great country today with family, friends, and neighbors. You’ll find fireworks displays in Carson City, Virginia City, Reno, Sparks, and both the North and South shores of Lake Tahoe.
Monday, July 3: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 4:42amIt may just be the third of July, but our country’s birthday celebrations have already started. You’ll find the annual RSVP Carnival at Mills Park with games, rides, cotton candy, and hours of skateboarding feats of daring-do. It’s an old-fashioned Fourth of July Party at the Senior Center in Dayton, complete with a show-n-shine and yummy bar-be-que. Head up to Kings Beach in Lake Tahoe for the early-bird fireworks show and beach bash.
Things to do around Carson City and beyond this Sunday, July 2
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 7:54amLet the good times roll. Head over to Mills Park in Carson City for the annual RSVP Carnival and catch some high-flying skate-boarding action. You’ll find the historic Wungnema House open for tours at the very east end of the park. One price gets you unlimited rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, and plenty of photo opportunities with their historic steamer. The classic thriller, Jaws, plays on the big screen at the Galaxy Theater, just in case you forgot what might be hiding in the water. Here's what's happening today:
Eyes on Carson City: Parade of trains at NSRM
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 12:21pmThe Nevada State Railroad Museum (NSRM) in South Carson City kicked off weekend Fourth of July festivities with a parade of engines event Saturday morning around the museum complex.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 1 - 2
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 6:00pmIt’s wine walk weekend, and depending on what kinds of days off you get, potentially the beginning of a four-day weekend. We will be celebrating the birthday of the United States of America on Tuesday, but there are some fun events to enjoy now. Catch the Parade of Trains at the Nevada State Railroad Museum or the RSVP Carnival at Mills Park. Keep reading for all the exciting options in Carson City and beyond.
SATURDAY:
Carson City recognized as friendliest town in state survey
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 5:09pmCarson City was recognized as the state’s friendliest rural town, along with other awards, in Nevada Magazine’s 20th annual Reader’s Survey.
Go forth and celebrate: Events and fireworks during Independence Day weekend
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 2:27pmFourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Virginia City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on, so grab the kids, friends, and family and have a great four-day Independence Day weekend!
Saturday, July 1
Celebrate the Fourth at Carson City's Nevada State Railroad Museum
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 5:30pmOn a star-spangled Fourth of July weekend, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will be showcasing an all-star lineup of its rolling stock and giving visitors discounted rates for unlimited train rides.
Carson City Symphony and Chorus to perform at the Genoa Americana Celebration July 4
Submitted by editor on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:10pmCelebrate Independence Day with the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer CeCe Gable at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa. Parade, festivities, five bands, games, old-time jams, chicken dinners, raffles, and more begin at 10 a.m.
First responders and resilient community honored on 10th anniversary of Angora Fire
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 9:23am"It was so frustrating and only so much we could do," recalled Kit Bailey of the U.S. Forest Service during Saturday's Angora Fire First Responder Remembrance Ceremony. "Its miraculous nobody got hurt."
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 24 – 25
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 6:06pmLet the good times roll, Carson City. Cars, chrome, choppers, and kruzers are in abundance. Run Whatcha Brung at Fuji Park is open to any and all cars that can get themselves there. The Rockabilly Riot and T Bucket Alliance at Mills Park is an American Graffiti flashback. Cheer on our local motorcycle cops at the Extreme Motor Challenge, or hop on your own bike and go on a poker run with the Lords of Iron Motorcycle Club.
SATURDAY:
South Tahoe's 36th annual fireworks display ranked among nation's best
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 2:21pmCelebrated as one of the best July 4th fireworks shows in the nation attracting an estimated 100,000 people, “Lights on the Lake” pyrotechnic display at south shore Lake Tahoe is synchronized to music from patriotic favorites to new chart-topping rock and pop hits.
Carson City car show classic returns: Run What Cha Brung coming to Fuji Park
Submitted by editor on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 9:04pmPeople who show up to the Run What Cha Brung show next weekend will see cars from the early 1920s all the way up to 2017. “It’s a huge gamut,” said Loretta Marcin, president of the Karson Kruzers. “We respect anything that the car owner likes.”
Eyes on Carson City: Stewart Father's Day Pow Wow makes grand entry
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 10:34pmDozens of dancers honored the sacred circle of the parade grounds Saturday to begin the annual Stewart Indian School Father's Day Pow Wow, a tradition that dates back more than a quarter century.
I Love Carson City’s Fathers’ Day Weekend Event Summary: June 17 - 18
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/16/2017 - 6:23pmThe weekend hasn’t even started, and I’m already exhausted just trying to decide what to do first! Live music, races, activities, and much more await you downtown as part of the Carson City Off-Road. Stewart Indian School is awash in bright colors, beadwork, and dancers from all across the country during their annual Fathers’ Day Pow Wow. Congratulations to the Show Tree Brewing Company by the Carson Hot Springs; their big grand opening bash includes multiple bands. Keep reading – this weekend has a whole lot to offer.
SATURDAY:
Splash: Steph Curry returning to Lake Tahoe’s celebrity golf
Submitted by editor on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 9:24amAs the Golden State Warriors celebrate their second NBA Championship in three years with a parade today, Lake Tahoe can revel with the announcement that All-Star guard Stephen Curry will participate in the 2017 American Century Championship. Fellow Splash Brother and backcourt mate Klay Thompson will play in the tourney for the first time.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 10 – 11
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 5:40pmPlanes, trains, and automobiles take over Carson City this weekend. Steampunk ‘N’ Trains at the Nevada Railroad Museum features train rides, fun costumes, food trucks and more. You’ll find two car shows in town – the Party at the Pavilion as part of the Nevada State Fair and the Carson City Downtown Revival Car Show at the Carson Nugget. The Carson Airport Fly-In and Open House has plenty of aeronautic fun in store. You’ll have to keep reading for all of the fun options in Carson City and the surrounding valleys.
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I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 3 - 4
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 06/02/2017 - 4:44pmIf you happen to be up very early on Saturday morning, you may just see some runners in the pre-dawn hours. The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey, a 178 mile relay, passes through Carson City on its way to Virginia City. A huge congratulations goes out to the Class of 2017; the Carson High graduates will get their diplomas today. It’s wine walk weekend, so downtown will be hopping with sippers, strollers, and plenty of summer fun. Keep reading, and you’re sure to find something to make this weekend special.
SATURDAY:
Volunteers and veterans place flags at Carson City cemetery ahead of Memorial Day
Submitted by editor on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 6:24pmVeterans and families from Carson City volunteered their time at Lone Mountain Cemetery on Friday by placing more than 1,000 flags over the headstones of fallen veterans.
I Love Carson City’s Memorial Day Weekend Event Summary
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 5:38pmFire up that grill, Carson City, we’ve got the perfect weather to kick off the summer. The early Farmers Market at Musser and Nevada offers the perfect finishing touches to any picnic or bar-be-que. It’s all aboard for train lovers: the V&T begins its runs to Virginia City this weekend and the historic Glenbrook Engine is all steamed up at the Railroad Museum. Keep reading and have a safe weekend.
SATURDAY:
- -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
Memorial Day weekend Services, Celebrations, and Events
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 11:34amWhile many think of Memorial Day weekend as the unofficial kick-off to summer, its true purpose is to remember those who we’ve lost in defense of our country. Here are a few ways to honor our heroes over the next few days:
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: May 6 – 7
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 5:30pmSummer? Winter? Flip a coin. I could’ve guessed the rain was coming, my lilacs just started to bloom. Don’t let your parade get rained out though, downtown Carson will march right through this wet stuff. The early Spring Farmers Market debuts today behind Due Sorella at Nevada and Musser Streets. Grab the kids and enjoy today’s open house with free admission at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Stick around for the monthly Downtown Business Association wine walk and find something for Mothers’ Day at one of our wonderful local shops.