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Events around Carson City and Dayton area for Wednesday, Oct. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 6:33pmWhile haze from nearby Sierra fires may linger some, we're looking at another pleasant fall day around the capital city heading into Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019. Events locally include a ribbon cutting and outdoor moving showing at the new Schulz Ranch Park, workshops, a women's safety meeting, a pumpkin patch for kids at Carson Mall, plus art showings and public talks. After hours it will be toasts, cheers and business networking all around at the Dayton Taphouse. Enjoy the day.
Pumpkin Festival and Pumpkin Patch featured this week at Carson Mall
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 1:36pmThe Carson Mall is inviting all children to come and decorate pumpkins in time for Halloween. Children are invited to get creative with pumpkin decorating, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Tuesday through Saturday, Oct. 19.
Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!
Check below for the full list.
Saturday, October 12
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!
Scandinavian Festival coming this Saturday to Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 2:53pmThe 12th Annual Scandinavian Festival brings the rich traditions of Norwegian history and culture to Carson City on Saturday, Oct 12. Demonstrations of traditional food and music along with examples of the traditional “Bunad” clothing.
Show review: Nikki Lane’s calm before inevitable commotion
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 6:26pmAs night falls but before the stars shine, the gloaming can be spectacular. Country singer Nikki Lane is destined to be a star, and an audience of about 250 watched her glow on Saturday in the Crystal Bay Casino.
27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch this Saturday at Seeliger Elementary
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/07/2019 - 8:20amCelebrating nearly three decades of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 27th annual Pumpkin Patch this Saturday, Oct. 12.
5,000 Lahontan cutthroat trout to be placed in Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 1:27pmFor the first time ever, the Lahontan National Fish Hatchery will release 5,000 large Pilot Peak Lahontan cutthroat trout into their home waters at Lake Tahoe this Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Over three days, the 12 to 14-inch sized trout will be placed in the water, and the public is invited to two of those historic, interpretive stocking events during the Fall Fish Festival at Taylor Creek.
Dog Shows, Candy Dance, Garage Sales and more: Events and Happenings for Saturday, September 28
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/28/2019 - 12:07amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday!
On the docket today we have a dog show at Fuji Park, a Community Garage Sale, the famous Genoa Candy Dance, and much more.
Check below for a full list of activities:
Saturday, September 28
Beatles tribute, Genoa Candy Dance, Street Vibrations, dog show and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 6:03pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of jam-packed activities over the next three days. Events include the 100th annual Candy Dance in Genoa, the Carson City Community Center Garage Sale, free walks at Nevada State Parks, Virginia City’s Street Vibrations Fall Rally, the 31st annual All-Breed Dog Shows, The Beatles Flashback tribute band concert and much more!
Imagine Nevada Exhibition Opens Oct. 3 at Nevada Humanities Program Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 12:04pmNevada Humanities presents a new exhibition, Imagine Nevada: Nevada Artists and Poets Celebrate 10 Years of Illustrated Word Exhibitions, on October 3, 2019 in partnership with the Las Vegas Book Festival.
Imagine Nevada, which will be on display at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery in Las Vegas from October 3 – November 26, 2019, brings Nevada artists and poets together to collaborate on works that articulate the Las Vegas experience.
Calvary Chapel Carson Valley's Annual Harvest Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 10:58amCalvary Chapel Carson Valley's Harvest Festival will take place on Oct. 31, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. It is a warm and safe alternative to Halloween located at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on Pinenut Road. Admission is a suggested donation of two unopened bags of candy per family.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/22/2019 - 7:21amGood day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, Sept. 22. 2019. Activities in the pipeline include a Muscle Powered bike ride, Dayton Valley Days street festival and pet parade, the final Chautauqua of the 2019 Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park festival season, Carson City Chapter of Raider Nation's Game Watch at Jimmy Gs, a history walk at Genoa's Mormon Station State Historic Park, A V&T train ride and more. Enjoy your day.
Pooches, pin ups, produce and more: events for Carson City on Saturday, September 21
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 12:45amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a bunch of great events going on today including Rockabilly Riot day three, the annual Pooch Plunge, and much more!
Saturday, September 21
Rockabilly Riot, cancer awareness fitness events, Dayton Valley Days and more: Carson City region set for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 7:43pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Rockabilly Riot car show, Dayton Valley Days, a pancreatic cancer awareness walk at Silver Oak Golf Course, the annual Pooch Plunge at the Carson Aquatic Facility, horse endurance races in Virginia City, history talks at Mormon Station Park and much more!
Ghost tours, show-n-shine, chili cook-off and more featured at 2019 Dayton Valley Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 4:48pmThe 31st annual Dayton Valley Days kicks off this weekend with a street festival, food booths, plenty of games for kids, a host of family entertainment options including gold panning, ghost tours, a vehicle show and shine, chili cook-off, Sunday pet parade and more.
Remembering Carson Valley in the 1950s and 1960s at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 2:32pmOn Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m., the final event of the 2019 Festival season features members of the 1962 graduating class of Douglas High School sharing their memories of Carson Valley in the 1950s and 1960s.
Carson Valley has always been a unique, close-knit community. Of the original thirty-five graduating students, twenty-one are still living, many of whom have remained in Carson Valley.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Sept. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 6:46amGood morning and happy Sunday Carson City. Today is Sept. 15, 2019. Activities include the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, a Charters of Freedom presentation in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, bike rides, train rides, a film viewing at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City and more. Enjoy the day.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Saturday, Sept. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 11:15pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to get hot again today with a high of 93, but don’t worry, as we get out further into the week the weather will turn more autumnal with highs in the 70s. It could be the last hot day for a while, at least until a freak 90s+ hot day in November followed by a week long blizzard, so enjoy it while it’s here!
Today on the docket we have the farmers market, a Celtic fair at Dangberg Ranch, craft shows, and more! Check below to see the events throughout the weekend:
Saturday, September 14
Fremont Elementary School hosts ribbon cutting unveiling new classrooms Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 6:25pmFremont Elementary and local dignitaries hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony Friday, Sept. 13, to celebrate the newly added classrooms and square footage completed from construction over the summer.
The ceremony also helped kick off the school's annual Fall Festival where dozens of community partners, sponsors and the school offered information, food, a raffle with over 30 prizes, and tons of fun for students and families.
Art festival, Celtic faire, awareness walks, bike rides and more: Carson City region prepares for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 7:55pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region packed with excitement over the next three days. Events include the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, suicide awareness walks in Carson City, a Celtic faire at Dangberg Home Ranch, the ninth annual Edible Pedal bike ride at Bowers Mansion, train rides in Virginia City and much more!
Carson City Historical Society to host Heritage Festival to celebrate 50th year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/09/2019 - 7:54amCarson City Historical Society will present a Heritage Festival to celebrate the 50th year of the Society. The event will be held at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum Park, 1207 N. Carson St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2019. This is a free event.
Chautauqua of Hiram D. Scott at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/08/2019 - 2:55pmThe final Chautauqua of the 2019 Festival season will portray Hiram D. Scott, Alpine County, California pioneer, on Sunday, September 22, at 10:00 am.
Hiram Daniel Scott was a ship builder from Pittston, Maine by trade. Initially he settled in Santa Cruz, California in 1847, then followed the Gold Rush when gold was discovered at Sutter's Mill. There he operated a ferry business across the San Joaquin River.
Silver State Art Festival coming to Carson City's Fuji Park Sept. 13-15
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 4:51pmThe 2019 Silver State Art Festival is the third annual gathering in Carson City of award-winning gourd artists, painters, photographers, wood, glass and metal artists and from all over the Southwest. The festival runs Sept. 13-15 at Fuji Exhibit Hall, Park & Pavilion in Carson City.
Hogs for the Cause a delicious benefit at Crystal Bay
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 09/05/2019 - 12:18pmAlong with barbecued pork last year at Crystal Bay Casino courtyard, Hogs for the Cause co-founder Rene Louapre had something else.
Five Questions for Jennifer Mahe of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 09/04/2019 - 3:28pmThe Nevada Day Treasure Hunt has been going strong for nearly 20 years in the capital city, and for this installment of 5 Questions we spoke with Jennifer Mahe, one of the current organizers of the Hunt.
The Hunt has become an honorary Nevada Day tradition for Carson City and the surrounding areas, during which clues are released to the community with the goal of finding the mysterious Treasure Hunt medallion before the other hunters. From Mormon Station to Rancho San Rafael to the Nevada State Museum, you'll never know where the end of the hunt will be, but searching is half the fun!
Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire coming to Carson Valley on Saturday, Sept. 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/03/2019 - 3:59pmOn Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10 a.m. the Dangberg Home Ranch Celtic Faire will be the final special event of the 2019 Dangberg Summer Festival. A celebration of the Irish, Scottish and Welsh people who helped to settle Carson Valley will offer a day filled with entertainment and activities for all ages.
Dayton Chamber Awarded Rural Tourism Grant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/30/2019 - 8:12amJohn Cassinelli, president of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, has announced that Travel Nevada and the Nevada State Department of Tourism have awarded the Chamber a $9,600 rural tourism marketing grant. The money will be used to develop a completely re-branded website which will be revealed the first week of October 2019.
Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.
Senator Square: First week of school a blast at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 8:22amCarson High School Principal Gavin Ward stood at the north entrance high-fiving students as they entered high school, some of them for the first time. In fact, counselors, teachers, and other administrators stood at each of the school entrances welcoming students to the best high school in the state, hyperbole aside.