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Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of Oct. 24-30
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 5:39pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 24-30, 2016. This is the final week of work on the Downtown Corridor Improvement Project along Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
— Carson Street will be one lane in each direction with lane shifts through the week during daytime hours.
— Sunday night through Wednesday night starting at 8 p.m., there will be lane shifts for final striping.
— At this time, all side streets should be open.
Carson City's WNMTC to present ‘The Little Mermaid’ in November
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 2:27pmMagic is bursting from Under the Sea as the acclaimed Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company (WNMTC) puts the final glittering touches on Disney’s Academy Award-winning “The Little Mermaid.” This Broadway blockbuster will play at the Carson City Community Center weekends, Nov. 4 through 20.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of Oct. 17-23
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 10/16/2016 - 6:03amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 17-23, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
— Carson Street will be closed between Musser and Fifth on Monday only.
— Fifth Street is open to east and westbound traffic, Musser Street is open to east and westbound traffic.
— Robinson will be closed at Carson Street, both east and west side for the week, Monday through Friday.
— Carson Street will be open north and southbound Tuesday through Friday.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of Oct. 10-16
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/09/2016 - 5:09amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 10-16, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
All Aboard Carson City: Train rides, pumpkin patch highlight Harvest Train Festival
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/06/2016 - 11:13amFilled with the spirit of fall in the air, the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City, and its supporters, Friends of the NSRM, will host the second annual Harvest Train event over two weekends in October.
Forest Service facilities, roads at Lake Tahoe closing for the season
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/05/2016 - 2:44pmThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will soon begin the process of closing recreational facilities around the Lake Tahoe Basin for the winter season.
Caltrans project to cause road closures and delays near Emerald Bay for two weeks
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/08/2016 - 1:04pmThose hoping to take a leisurely drive around Lake Tahoe's iconic Emerald Bay during the next couple of weeks will experience delays and detours because of a construction project set to begin Monday.
Caltrans will perform a full roadway closure of State Highway 89 near South Lake Tahoe from just south of the Cascade Creek Bridge to Bayview Campground and Inspiration Vista Point.
Mac the Naw fishing report for Sierra and Tahoe: Labor Day weekend brings free fishing day
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/01/2016 - 10:10amHello fellow anglers, many have been asking, where is the Naw report? I have been fishing in Oregon for the last couple weeks and did quit well. We caught green and blue ling cod and a few black sea bass out of Brooking's.
Virginia City wild weekends ahead feature Labor Day celebration, camel and ostrich races
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/29/2016 - 10:35amVirginia City celebrates the next two weekends with historic proportions including the Great Civil War Days this Saturday through Monday, the annual Labor Day parade and then prepares itself with giddy and up go the following weekend with the 57th annual International Camel and Ostrich Races.
Backpack and school supply drive underway at Dayton Urgent Care
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/03/2016 - 10:28amDayton Urgent Care staff is conducting a backpack and school supply drive for children in the Dayton community, who otherwise would not be able to afford these items as they return to school. The drive will continue through mid-September.
'Volunteers in Policing' Make Dayton Food Drive Big Success
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/02/2016 - 1:17pmDayton, Nevada – Alie Trier, Dayton Food Pantry director, was delighted with the results of a recent “Stuff a Police Car with Food Donations” event at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton. She exclaimed “Everyone was awesome!”
Volunteers in Policing, Lyon County Sheriff's Department, Smith's Grocery Store, donors, and community volunteers contributed to the event that resulted in the collection of $480 in cash plus over $700 worth of food items for the Dayton Food Pantry in just 4 hours on July 9th, 2016 at Smith's Grocery.
Carson City looks to be at the forefront of state tourism
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 08/01/2016 - 1:46pmThree years of change and rebranding efforts by the Carson City Visitors Bureau (CCVB) are turning the Nevada state capital into a tourist destination, said CCVB Executive Director Joel Dunn, and no longer a point on the road map to pass through.
Mac the Naw: Sierra fishing report for July 28 and beyond; Big catch at Tahoe near shore of celebrity golf tournament
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/28/2016 - 1:51pmHello fellow anglers, it is hot hot hot. Even the fish are saying it is too hot to bite. This report will be brief due to a fishing experience I had last week. Renee and I decided to go up Highway 4 to camp along the river and fish.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 9-10
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 8:22pmCompared to the last few weekends, Carson City is downright sleepy. That just makes it much easier to get around town and explore. Head to Mills Park for the First Annual Polynesian Festival in the Marv Teixeira Pavillion. Glen Eagles welcomes back the Regional Chili Cook-off this weekend; get your fill of some amazing grub and help raise funds for Honor Flight Nevada. Catch one of last few performances of Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s Aladdin, Jr. Continue reading for other great ways to spend your time.
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Thursday, July 7: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 07/06/2016 - 10:42pmThe great day about three-day weekends is how quickly the next weekend appears. Thursday in Carson City offers fun stuff like live music at Living the Good Life and Sassafras, karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar, and the Silver Dollar Classic Car Cruise night. Monty Python lovers should audition for ‘Spamalot’ at the Brewery Arts Center. The Novelists make an appearance at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historical Park as part of their Twilight Concert series; you’ll want to bring a chair or blanket. Don’t miss your last chance to see the CCAI exhibit by Nancy Raven at the BRIC.
Carson City area road report for week of July 4-10
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/04/2016 - 12:24pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 4-10, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
— Carson Street will remain one lane in each direction.
— Ann and Caroline will be closed to the east to Plaza.
— Spear, Proctor, Telegraph and 2nd will be closed to the west to Curry.
— Downtown and Third Street Businesses are Open During Construction.
Fire restrictions implemented in Carson City and throughout region, fireworks prohibited
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/29/2016 - 3:00pmThe Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Nevada Division of Forestry have announced the implementation of fire restrictions for all state and federally owned lands. In addition, the Carson City Fire Department has now implemented fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City.
Carson City to celebrate July 4 holiday weekend with RSVP carnival, fireworks Monday at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 1:57pmThis will be the 24th year that RSVP has sponsored the holiday weekend carnival, complete with fireworks on Monday, July 4, plus plenty of rides, music, food booths, arts and crafts vendors and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Forest Service advises July 4 alcohol ban, fire restrictions at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/27/2016 - 12:23pmThe Fourth of July holiday period is the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. For those visiting during the holiday and attending one of the firework displays over the lake, expect extremely crowded conditions and excess traffic.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of June 27 to July 3
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/26/2016 - 9:56amHere is this week’s Carson City area road report for the week of June 27 to July 3, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Some downtown businesses hurt by bike race closures
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 06/22/2016 - 6:20pmWhile the inaugural Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike race series may have been a boon to the local economy, some downtown businesses struggled to stay out of the red last weekend because of what they felt were excessive road closures for the first-time event.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for week of June 20-26
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/19/2016 - 10:53amHere is the Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report for the week of June 20-26, 2016. Work continues this week on the Carson Street downtown corridor improvement project. Here's the downtown road closures and detours this week:
Stewart Indian School Father’s Day Powwow 2016: Dancing in the steps of ancestors
Submitted by editor on Wed, 06/15/2016 - 6:06pmAs soon as John Rupert, 15, could walk, he started learning the traditional dances of his Native American forefathers.
“We have all my regalia in all different sizes,” said John, the son of a Washoe father and Paiute mother. “I think it’s cool. Not many people can say they go to powwows on the weekends.”
Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada gives preview of new Carson City teen center
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/13/2016 - 3:48pmThe Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada offered a glimpse of its new William N. Pennington Teen Center on Monday ahead of its June 23 grand opening celebration.
Funded by a $1.2 million naming gift from the William N. Pennington Foundation of Reno and donations from the community, the Club broke ground on the Carson City teen center in October 2015.
Carson City area road report for week of June 13-19
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/12/2016 - 11:09amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 13-19, 2016: Epic Rides, a nationally known endurance bike ride will be held in Carson City on June 17th through the 19th. There will be significant impacts to traffic on Carson Street and west of downtown.
Marijuana clouds issue of workplace drug use
Submitted by editor on Fri, 06/10/2016 - 6:47pmAll employers must protect their workers, their customers and themselves when it comes to illicit drug use in the workplace. Doing so will become especially crucial if Nevadans, through November’s ballot, vote to legalize the recreational sale and regulation of marijuana and related products.
This was the primary message of a “Marijuana in the Workplace” lecture delivered Friday at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce’s Soup’s On! luncheon, in collaboration with Partnership Carson City and the city’s district attorney’s office.
Carson City area road report for week of May 30 through June 5
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 10:52amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 30 through June 5, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following areas will be impacted:
Carson City area road report for week of May 23-29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/22/2016 - 1:37pmHere is this week’s Carson City area road report for May 23-29, 2016. Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:
Mixed Photo Freight Experience
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 4:20pmTitle: Mixed Photo Freight Experience
Details: Nevada Northern Railway is offering a mini photo shoot opportunity, called the Mixed Photo Freight Experience. Inspired by the Winter Spectacular photo shoots that takes place in February, the mini photo shoots will be offered on select weekends throughout the summer. The cost is just $39 for adults and $20 for kids.
Address: Nevada Northern Railway, 1100 Avenue A, Ely, NV 89301
(at the end of E.11th Street, off of US 93)
Website: http://www.NNRY.com
Tickets: http://www.nnry.com/pages/special.php - calendar
Carson City area road report for week of May 16-22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/15/2016 - 10:29amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 16-22, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted: