golf
NFL's DeSean Jackson's 'The Making of A Father's Dream' On Road to Lake Tahoe Celebrity Golf Tourney
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/11/2013 - 12:07pm“No. 10 DeSean Jackson: The Making of a Father’s Dream,” the documentary by Jackson’s brother Byron Jackson and Hollywood Director Kern Konwiser will screen Wednesday, July 17, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Horizon Casino and Resort, during the 24th American Century Celebrity Championship Tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
The multicultural film with universal themes presented by Wright Enterprises and LaHitz Media as an encore of the San Francisco Black Film Festival benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe and the academic arm of SportsRhythms.
Eagle Valley Golf Course
Submitted by newsroom on Wed, 07/03/2013 - 3:58pmWelcome to Eagle Valley Golf Course!
Eagle Valley Golf Course is situated in the foothills of Carson City, Nevada and is just minutes away from scenic Lake Tahoe, Virginia City, Reno and the beautiful Carson Valley.
We offer two 18-hole courses to choose from:
Eagle Valley East features a user-friendly layout and is great for walking or riding.
Eagle Valley West is a desert links-style course that challenges the best of golfers.
Location
Fabulous Fifties Sock Hop at Silver Oak Golf and Event Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 4:21pmFundraiser to benefit Student Activities and Scholarships at Western Nevada College.
Golf during the day - see attached registration form
DJ and Dancing at night
Food and cocktails available at the diner
50/50 Raffle
Prize for Best "Fifties" Costume
Other raffle prizes
all proceeds to benefit the students at Western Nevada College
Food for Thought carnival fundraiser at Mills Park today in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/25/2013 - 2:17pmMills Park in Carson City is alive today with carnival activities and more for a good cause — to help change lives for hungry children in our community — one meal at a time.
Food for Thought is a Carson City nonprofit whose mission is to provide nutritious meals to chronically hungry school children in our community.
Outdoors with Don Q: Having fun at Lake Almanor, Calif.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/20/2013 - 1:06pmElaine and I just returned from a fun-filled trip to Lake Almanor, which is located in Northern California near the towns of Chester and Westwood.
Our trip was the result of a chance meeting with Gary and Birgitta Metz of Carson City. We met them at Duke's Steak House in the Fandango Casino, when our dinner party was there in early May to celebrate my birthday on May 08, and his dinner party was there to celebrate his birthday on May 06.
Outdoors with Don Q: All kinds of colorful wildflowers at Davis Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 8:36amHere's an annual reminder of a special event at this time of the year! The Davis Lake area, just north of Portola, California has some spectacular displays of colorful wildflowers blooming at the present time.
Letter: Eagle Valley ‘nay’ vote not part of an agenda
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 06/08/2013 - 12:54pmEditor: Correction to Mr. Duane Heiny letter where he states that perhaps my nay vote against the Eagle Valley Golf Course had been influenced by the long-running effort spear headed by owners of the other two golf courses in Carson City to close Eagle Valley, and that they are both building contractors. This is absolutely not true.
The reason I voted against the lease is simple. The Board, as the governing body of Carson City, must always make sure that the public can bid on all city projects. I believe it is mandatory and I stated so at the Board meeting.
Baseball greats Chipper Jones and Ivan Rodriguez sign on to Tahoe celebrity golf tourney
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/31/2013 - 9:51pmTwo future Major League Baseball Hall of Famers — Chipper Jones and Iván Rodríguez — are the latest to join the field of 80 sports legends and entertainment celebrities at the 24th annual American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe South, July 16-21.
Discounted tickets for American Century Championship available at Raley's
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/26/2013 - 11:54pmRaley's, Bel-Air and Nob Hill stores are offering discounted tickets to the 24th annual American Century Championship, the celebrity and sports star golf tournament at Lake Tahoe, July 16-21.
The tournament at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at Lake Tahoe's south shore, features match-ups of sports legends and Hollywood stars such as Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Aaron Rodgers, Jerry Rice and Ray Romano. Newcomers this year will include former MLB superstars Chipper Jones and Pudge Rodriguez; Larry the Cable Guy and Bill Engvall.
SUV owners invited to follow pioneer tracks at 19th Lassen, Applegate Emigrant Trail Ride
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 05/25/2013 - 2:08pmWagons Ho! Just imagine an SUV trek for the entire family that traces the same route used by 8,000 early pioneers in more than 1,500 covered wagons from 1849 to 1852 that brought a flood of immigrants to California, most of whom had the Gold Rush fever.
The overland emigrant trip would take five to six months crossing mountains, deserts, rivers, and some of the most hostile country in the world.
Gourmand Golf Scramble signups underway; tourney to benefit Community Counseling Center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/21/2013 - 9:49pmSignups continue for the 19th Gourmand Golf Scramble set for Sunday, June 2 at Eagle Valley West Golf Course. The tournament returns after a year hiatus and is sponsored by The Cracker Box, Café at Adele’s and Js’ Old Town Bistro. The tournament benefits the Community Counseling Center of Carson City. Breakfast and registration begin at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
The First Tee and Silver Oak to introduce elementary students to golf
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/20/2013 - 8:46pmMore than 200 Bordewich-Bray Elementary School students in Carson City will participate in The First Tee National School Program on Friday during regularly scheduled physical education classes at Silver Oak Golf and Event Center.
Beer and Bräts Fundraiser May 17 for Nevada Sharks Softball
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/08/2013 - 12:43amThe annual Sharks Beer and Bräts fundraiser for Nevada Sharks Fastpitch Softball will be held at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall in Carson City on May 17 beginning at 6 p.m.
Tickets are $20 with all proceeds going to support the program by keeping the cost down for the families by funding tournament fees, uniforms, equipment and our indoor training facility.
Carson City authorities make several alcohol-related arrests over weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/06/2013 - 11:48amCarson City Sheriff's Office deputies made several arrests this weekend, several for alcohol, drugs and battery-related offenses. Two of the arrests were were for felony DUI in which the drivers had two prior DUI convictions.
Empire Ranch Golf Course vandalized; damages around $150,000
Submitted by editor on Sat, 05/04/2013 - 9:15amThe warming weather has many golfers eager to return to the course, but vandals in Carson City have caused a minor delay of game. "We had 108, carts now we have approximately 93 carts that are working," says Empire Ranch Golf Pro, Sean Boggs.
Carson City restaurant and food inspection report
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 11:16amThe following food inspection report is made weekly by the Carson City Health and Human Services Environmental Health Division. This report is for the week ending May 3, 2013.
Inspections include a cafe and catering outfit; bar and lounge facilities at two golf courses; deli, meat, bakery and produce departments at a grocery store; a convenience store and several restaurants.
See the full report below.
Jason Collins, first openly gay NBA player garners former NFL coach, Raider kicker support
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 2:30pmA day after NBA basketball player Jason Collins came out as gay to Sports Illustrated, a former NFL coach and an Oakland Raider record-setting placekicker believe the NFL is ready to accept a gay football player.
"I don't think the NFL is going to have a problem," said Herm Edwards, former Kansas City Chiefs head coach, now an NFL analyst for ESPN. "Is there going to be a vote of confidence in the locker room? For some of the younger and immature players, but the veteran players — they get it."
Mark Your Calendars for the Sierra Nevada Association of Realtors Summer Charity Golf Tournament
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/30/2013 - 8:16amThe Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® will be hosting the Alyce McCracken Scramble for Scholarships on Friday, June 21 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City.
This annual golf tournament is played in honor of REALTOR® Alyce McCracken, a resident of Northern Nevada who had a passion for continuing education and training. Proceeds from the tournament benefit local high schools in the communities served by the Sierra Nevada Association of REALTORS® including the counties of Carson, Douglas, Churchill, and parts of Lyon.
Register Now for the Gourmand Golf Scramble
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 6:27amThe Gourmand Golf Scramble returns after a one year hiatus for its 19th tournament. The event takes place June 2, at Eagle Valley on the West Course. The tournament, sponsored by The Cracker Box, Café at Adele’s and Js’ Old Town Bistro, benefits the Community Counseling Center of Carson City. Breakfast and registration begin at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.
Carson City Chamber announces 2013-14 board of directors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 9:54amCarson City Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Stan Jones is pleased to announce the 2013-14 Board of Directors and Officers.
Re-elected to a second three year term are Curt Spradley, owner, Carson Coffee and Carol Swanson, District Sales for Mary Kay.
Bob Tote, general manager of Costco Carson City, is new to the board and will serve a three-year term.
Gordon Gagnon, co-owner REDCO, and Joyce Whitney-Silva, COO of Greater Nevada Credit Union, have been selected to serve their first three year term advancing from a one-year Chairman’s pick slot.
Easter Egg Hunt at Carson High School, Centennial Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/26/2013 - 6:00amCapital Christian Center will host a city-wide Easter Egg Hunt at Carson High School Saturday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m.. There will be more than 12,000 eggs for the hunt, a holiday ham give away and pictures with the Easter bunny.
They will also be using the time to “beautify” the CHS campus as with 150-plus volunteers to pull weeds, rake, sweep, etc.
GE Employees Come Together for Charity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 9:16amThe third annual Austinpalooza was a night of food, music and festivities that culminated in over $8,500 in funds raised for Austin’s House and the Society of Women Engineers at University Nevada, Reno. The event, organized by GE’s Measurement and Control employees in Minden, was held Friday, February 22, 2013, at Jethro’s Bar and Grill in Gardnerville, Nevada. Both charities rely heavily on support from partners, like GE, to sustain operations.
Firefighters get handle on brush fire from escaped pile burn off of Spooner near Old Clear Creek
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 7:31pmUPDATE 8:08 PM: Carson City firefighters at the scene of a brush fire off of Old Clear Creek and Tahoe Golf Club Drive report they have a line around the fire, which was reportedly from a burn pile in the area that began to spread. It is unknown if the pile burn was from controlled fire operations by the U.S. Forest Service. The size of the fire was reported to be about a quarter acre.
Firefighters report to have extinguished flames that had burned outside the burn pile area.
Bingo party tonight at Carson Middle School; more than $7,000 in prizes to be won
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 03/20/2013 - 9:36amUPDATE: Tonight is your night, Carson City. Free admission for all, plenty of chili and refreshments and an opportunity to win some pretty impressive prizes are in store at Carson Middle School beginning at 6 p.m. during its huge Family Bingo and Chili Night party.
With well over $7,000 in total prizes to be won in 15 exciting bingo games, the Carson City community will see the mother of all bingo parties, organizers promise. Recently added to the prize list are:
Woman jailed for giving officers a fake name to avoid arrest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 3:40amA 44-year-old Chester, Calif., woman was arrested and faces a felony charge of giving Carson City officers false identification to avoid prosecution after being stopped in a vehicle in which the driver was seen throwing something out the window.
Carson City sheriff's officers make several weekend felony drug, battery arrests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 1:29pmCarson City Sheriff's Office deputies made numerous felony arrests over the weekend, mostly on drug and assault offenses. One arrest was for witness intimidation and threats allegedly made by an inmate in the city's jail, while another arrest was made after a man reportedly threw a wrench at a Jeep, smashing the window, while a 2-year-old was inside.
Opinion: Spending Other People’s Money
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 8:40amWhen most of us spend our personal funds for a good or service, we strive for maximum value because our funds are finite.
Public spending, whether at the Federal, state or local level, occurs because of borrowed money, taxes and user fees ultimately paid for by an overlapping pool of individuals and businesses.
Outdoors with Don Q: Escaping Carson City in the wintertime
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/15/2013 - 7:37amFor the last several years, Elaine and I have fled Carson City for a short time in the month of February to escape the seemingly, unending cold, snow and ice of our area in the wintertime.
This year is no exception.
The rental home:
In January, Elaine got busy on the Internet and at www.vrbo.com (Vacation Rental By Owner), she found the perfect hideaway location in Indio, California at a rental home for the period of time February 09-20.
Former Carson City manager Linda Ritter nominated for CCCVB interim director position
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 6:36pmThe Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau on Monday nominated former Carson City manager Linda Ritter as interim executive director.
Board members meeting unanimously approved Ritter after she had expressed interest in the position. Ritter was nominated by Karen Abowd, board member of the CCCVB and a Carson City Supervisor. Ritter was not at the meeting and hasn't accepted the offer.
Watch it Live: Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau board meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 9:28amThe board of the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau will meet today to discuss, among other things, hiring an interim executive director. The board began its search for the interim director after Candace Duncan retired in December.