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Mac the Naw: Fishing strong at Sierra lakes; Heenan opens Sept. 1, plus adventures in Oregon

Hello fellow anglers, I have been away for a couple weeks fishing in Oregon and northern California. Oh did we get into some nice fish, which I will give you the full story at the end of this report.

Panel on Saturday to highlight opportunities For Dayton area employers

Event Date: 
August 12, 2017 - 11:00am

The Dayton Chamber of Commerce, Lyon Human Services, JOIN Inc, and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties are partnering to sponsor a panel presentation for area employers this Saturday, August 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Greater Nevada Credit Union in Dayton.

Mac the Naw dishes on the heat, sunstroke, hydrating and the best times to fish

Hello fellow anglers, is it hot enough for you? Recently it has felt like the line from that Mark Chesnutt country song, where he sings "It's Too Hot to Fish."

Chamber offers HR Boot Camp

The Chamber of Commerce Reno + Sparks is pleased to announce "HR BOOT CAMP," a comprehensive training course for small businesses that ...

Dayton Kiwanis aims to start DHS Key Club, parents and students urged to attend meeting

Event Date: 
August 2, 2017 - 6:30pm

Dayton Township Kiwanis is in the planning stages of re-chartering a Key Club at Dayton High School this fall and invites parents of and students attending DHS to learn more about this at its monthly meeting, Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 6:30 p.m. at Dayton Senior Center.

Taste of Downtown tickets sold out in 2017

Tickets for the 2017 Taste of Downtown sold out, Advocates to End Domestic Violence (AEDV) Executive Director Lisa Lee said Tuesday, making this year one of the most successful yet for the local non-profit dedicated to ending domestic abuse crimes in Northern Nevada.

Mac the Naw talks charcoal grills at campsites, rattlesnakes and this week's best fishing spots

Hello fellow anglers, the weather is hot and the skies are like a stormy winters night with all the smoke in the area. As we venture out, there are a couple things to remember. You are only allowed to have an open campfire in designated campground.

Aurelia Chamber Players to Perform at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
July 20, 2017 - 6:30pm

The Aurelia Chamber Players will perform at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park at 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 20.

RSVP Brings Award Winning Fireworks and Carnival to Carson City, July 1-4, 2017

Event Date: 
July 1, 2017 - 12:00pm

2017 is the 25th year RSVP will host the July 4th Celebration and Carnival in Mills Park. A winner of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce 2016 Event of the Year - once again, we expect both local residents and the many visitors to our area to join us for live music, great food and craft vendors, and the excitement of carnival rides and games designed for all ages!

Carson City Chamber of Commerce makes board announcements

Peter Fishburn of Brown & Bigelow has been named Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Carson City Chamber of Commerce at its annual ...

Carson City Symphony and Chorus to perform at the Genoa Americana Celebration July 4

Event Date: 
July 4, 2017 - 10:00am

Celebrate 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.

Mac the Naw: The heat is on and so are the fish at Sierra lakes

Hello fellow anglers, it is now officially summer time and we are feeling it. When the temperatures reach 90 in Tahoe, It is time to fish the higher lakes. I hope you had a special time last week on Fathers Day.

Pours Galore: Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewing Company celebrates grand opening

Shoe Tree Brewing Company, located next door to Carson Hot Springs Resort, celebrated its grand opening Saturday with a ribbon cutting, live music and an array of signature craft brews for tasting.

Chautauqua of Snowshoe Thompson

Event Date: 
June 21, 2017 - 6:30pm

Steve Hale will portray the legendary mailman of the Sierra, Jon A. “Snowshoe Thompson, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, June 21, at 6:30 pm.

When Jon Thompson put on his 8-foot skis and heavy leather mail pack in 1856, he skied to Genoa and into history. His two to three day 90-mile crossings (one way) carrying the mail and valuable packages of up to 100 pounds on his back through the snow have never been physically duplicated, not even with modern equipment. This extraordinary feat has become part of the legacy and spirit of the pioneer American West.

Dayton area Kids Camp offered for four days in July; signup deadline is June 16

Event Date: 
June 16, 2017 (All day)

Young people ages 10 through 14 have the opportunity to attend a four-day Kids Camp, July 10-13, 1 to 4:30 p.m., at Healthy Communities Coalition, formerly River’s Edge Nursery on Dayton Valley Road.

Mac the Naw: Sierra fishing report for 2017 Memorial Day weekend

Hello fellow anglers, as Memorial Day weekend arrives, our local forecasters say we will have plenty of great weather to fish and have fun. Please use caution when fishing any of the rivers and streams in our area. With warming temperatures, our waters have risen and are moving very fast.

Max Casino opens new coffee bar in Carson City with ribbon cutting

A new coffee bar has been added to the amenities inside the Max Casino on South Carson Street in Carson City.

Max'd Out Coffee celebrated its grand opening Wednesday morning with a formal ribbon cutting.

Tuesday, May 23: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
May 23, 2017 (All day)

Today has all the makings of a great day. Have lunch with the Chamber of Commerce and speaker Caren Roblin will teach you about the good, bad, and ugly sides of social media. Meet artists Gail Rappa and Elaine Parks at the Nevada Arts Council this evening. A reception in honor of their shared exhibit begins at 5 p.m. Ladies are invited to join the weekly Muscle Powered bike ride in Ash Canyon, just don’t forget your helmet and some sunscreen. Let the students of Carson High Musical Theater entertain you during their last concert of the year; general admission is only $4.00.

TUESDAY:

Roblin to focus on social media at Carson City Chamber Soup’s On!

Pictures may be worth a thousand words and those words could close a business or ruin a reputation overnight.
In this era of instant communication where everyone is a videographer and a recorder of history in the making, it will just take an instant to become an overnight sensation and may not be the kind of press you are seeking.

Greater Nevada Mortgage promotes Eva Simmons to Carson City Mortgage Funding Manager

Greater Nevada Mortgage has promoted Eva Simmons from Loss Mitigation Supervisor to Mortgage Funding Manager. She will be located in Carson City.

Carson City Chamber leadership mural to be unveiled at FISH

Patrons of the dining room at Friends in Service Helping will soon have a brighter and more cheerful wall to look at. For its final project, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce’s 2017 Leadership Class is painting a mural in the dining room, which serves meals to homeless people and others in need.

Battle Born Social cuts ribbon on new downtown Carson City restaurant

Members of the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and other special guests were treated to a preview of Battle Born Social Monday night in a ribbon cutting ceremony that formally opened the restaurant at 318 N. Carson Street in downtown Carson City.

Battle Born Social to celebrate grand opening Monday in Carson City

Chef David Stern is literally counting the hours until his new restaurant opens its doors in downtown Carson City.

Champions of Nevada’s rural tourism industry honored at state conference

ELKO, Nev. — The Nevada Division of Tourism recognized outstanding members of the state’s rural tourism industry at the VolunTourism Awards Dinner April 27 in Elko. The awards ceremony was a highlight of the state’s annual Rural Roundup conference.

New Flat Earth Pizza to change Carson City's view of pie

Conventional wisdom may be that the earth is round, but in Ryan Walker's world of pizza making, flat is where it's at.

2017 Chamber Leadership Class to Unveil Class Project at FISH

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Fri May 05 2017 .
May 5, 2017 - 6:00pm

The 2017 Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class, comprised of 24 leadership professions, is privileged to welcome the community to a public unveiling of their class project on Friday, May 5, 2017 at 6 p.m.
The class, often referred to as “the Best Class” has worked diligently acquiring materials, constructing and painting a themed mural in the dining area of FISH (Friends In Service Helping).

Mac the Naw: Sierra lakes, rivers and streams brimming ahead of 2017 California trout opener

Hello fellow anglers, we have one week to go to the California opening day of trout fishing season. On April 29, 2017 the lakes and steams in Inyo, Mono and Alpine counties will open for fishing. On a special note, the rivers leading into Lake Tahoe do not open until July 1, 2017.

Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show set for April 28-29

Event Date: 
April 28, 2017 (All day)

The sixth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 28-29, 2017 in the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room.

Space is being increased to allow more vendors from the region to participate in the only event of its type on the South Shore. A free children's planting area is also being added to the two day show that runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 15 - 16

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April 15, 2017 (All day)
April 16, 2017 (All day)

Smack dab in the middle of April and the town is officially in its Spring thaw. Easter is on Sunday, so just about anywhere you go you’ll find the Bunny and an egg hunt. To make it easy, I’ve moved all of those events to their own everything Easter list HERE.

Thursday, April 13: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 13, 2017 (All day)

Strike a pose, Carson City, it’s the Nevada Library Association’s Snapshot Day. Try to swing by today to help your Library capture the many reasons we enjoy them; you may just find something new to explore. Carson High Performing Arts opens their show ‘Godspell’ tonight in the Community Center’s Bob Boldrick Theater. Break a leg to our young thespians; they’ll be performing Friday and Saturday, as well.

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