Sonoma Park in Carson City will be closed from March 25 to April 15 for seasonal maintenance and repairs. This closure will allow efforts to renovate the turf, address irrigation issues, and repair deficiencies related to the parks irrigation system to be made.
Nevada Dance Company is proud to unveil the eagerly anticipated return of its spring performance series, Artistry in Motion, now in its second triumphant year with performances March 29 in Reno and March 30 in Carson City.
Carson High School’s Advanced Creative Writing Class published their 2024 issue of the Student Literary Magazine, “Bolt of Blue.” This year’s edition delves into the student-chosen theme of "Breaking Cycles."
Nevadans interested in training to become foster parents in rural Nevada have an opportunity to join a free four-session virtual training beginning Tuesday, March 19.
This Mother’s Day weekend, the V&T Railway Commission is thrilled to announce the commencement of its train rides, offering an unforgettable experience to celebrate and cherish the special bond with Mom. On Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, embark on a journey filled with adventure, nostalgia and scenic beauty as we invite you to join us on the V&T Railway’s Carson City to Virginia City 24-mile round trip.
On Thursday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m., the Carson City Senior Center presents local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they reenact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s.
The Sierra Nevada Forums in partnership with the American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “The Truth About Carson City Road Funding: Straight from the Horse’s Mouth” on April 9, 2024 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.
Celebrate Earth Day with a good, old fashioned community cleanup. Warming spring weather can expose trash left behind as winter snow starts to melt, leaving South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only wildlife, but also Lake Tahoe’s clarity.
A 23-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony eluding a police officer and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
An in-depth look at high-risk behavior among youth in the community will be the focus of Carson City Juvenile Services parent night this Wednesday, March 20.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 36 million older adults suffer a fall, with 3 million of those individuals requiring trips to an emergency room. Though falling poses a great risk to older adults, there are things you can do to protect yourself or a loved one, and fitness is a great way to reduce that risk.
Lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 in Moundhouse and Dayton beginning March 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces concrete barrier rail in the median of the roadway.
Public speaking is one of mankind’s greatest fears. A young lady once told me that she would rather have a coyote gnaw on her arm than to have to speak in public. This does not have to be. Once you understand that the public does not care to hear a message, but would love to hear a story, it’s like wrapping your dog’s medicine in a treat, and the public speaker need only wrap her message in a story.
The Carson City Clerk-Recorder announces they are seeking appointments to committees to prepare arguments supporting or opposing two upcoming 2024 Carson City ballot questions concerning increasing the special purposes sales tax and imposing a supplemental government service tax to increase funding for local roadway maintenance and construction in Carson City.
Join Kids and Horses for its 11th annual golf tournament at the beautiful Incline Village Championship Golf Course on June 9. Dinner, contests, prizes and more.
I walked around my field this morning to see what plants were coming up. The redstem filaree (aka. cranesbill) is lush and widespread. There are compact grasses doing well; I’m hoping they are not cheatgrass. I even spotted many of my favorite field flowers emerging, common groundsel.
As a content creator it can be difficult to bring one’s larger vision into reality when it involves expensive specialized equipment. At the Adams Hub in Carson City, they make it easy to take that leap forward towards one’s entrepreneurial dreams by offering valuable services for those who need a quiet space to block out the world and create.
Hello fellow anglers. I have a special invitation for all that would like to join us. On Wednesday, March 20, I will be at Caples Lake to do some ice fishing with friends. Yes, this is a weekday. But I do have a reason for this particular day.
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 18-24. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
Join the fun at the Donovan Mill in Silver City on April 27. Show off your antique hit-n-miss engines and/or old tractors. Look over the operating old gas engines and tractors.
Are you looking forward to growing season? Slow Food Lake Tahoe is hosting a first-ever free veggie seed give away (and some herb and flower seeds too, just for fun!). This family-friendly event is designed to help you jump start our short growing season by providing you with seeds to start indoors now.
Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables.
The plots are full! The UNR Extension office will continue to accept waitlist applications for the Carson City Community Gardens until Monday, April 01, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Please call (775) 887-2252 for more information.
If you watched the movie Killers of the Flower Moon, you might have recognized something from Virginia City. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V&T) provided a 1916 steam locomotive and three passenger cars for the film.
Dozens of individuals have filed to run in both local and statewide elections as of Friday evening. Filing closed at 5 p.m. Most offices and seats will have a race, although a handful of candidates are running unopposed and will automatically fill their seats.
Do you have your green attire all picked out and your corned beef ready to brine? That's right folks, it's time for St. Paddy's Day in the capital city area, with a weekend full of activities to celebrate.
Let's take a look at what this weekend has to offer for St. Patrick's Day.
In the past year, CONNECTIONS gatherings’ have been bringing happiness and joy to many Northern Nevada residents of all ages and backgrounds through our numerous gatherings hosted at the Brewery Arts Center, Le Capital Cafe, Comma Coffee, the Carson City Senior Center, Atria Holiday Carson Plaza Senior Living Community, and Fleur de Lis Village in South Reno.
Members of the Bahá’i community of Carson City invite the public to a series of conversations on spiritual growth and unity. Meeting each Sunday at 2:00PM at the Wungnema House in Mills Park, 900 N Saliman Rd.
The Capital City Community Band will present its annual “Salute To Young Musicians” concert on Sunday, March 24, 2024, 2 p.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
The Proscenium Players Inc. improv group invites you to unleash your creativity, sharpen your wit, and connect with fellow performers in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Join us for an insightful workshop to address job seekers' challenges in identifying and presenting their best skills to prospective employers. In this session, you'll learn how to define and recognize your core skills and, more importantly, leverage them as impressive accomplishment statements on your résumé and during job interviews.
Are you an avid hiker? An adventure enthusiast? Or, like Forrest Gump, do you just enjoy traversing thousands of miles to clear your head?
Visit Carson City is offering $5,000 to an adventurer willing to complete the Carson City to Canada Quest, a 1,600 mile hike that begins in Carson City, connects to the Pacific Coast Trail by way of the Capitol to Tahoe Trail, and through to Canada.
The "On the Map" exhibition features work by Jon Farber and Catherine Schmid-Maybach, two artists who show viewers creative possibilities for finding their way.
While our name may imply we only work with children, nothing could be further from the truth. For the past 5 years, Kids & Horses has partnered with Connected Horse to offer powerful workshops to individuals with memory loss and their care partners.
Come join Cat O'Brien and Debbie Ballew from Kids & Horses on March 26 at 12:30 p.m. in the Joshua Tree Room at the Carson City Senior Center to learn about Connected Horse (R) workshops.
Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.
The Center for Hope and Healing has been providing grief support to Douglas County for the last 10 years. The goal of building this partnership is to make the free support groups available and easier to access to more members of the Northern Nevada community.
For Capital City Arts Initiative’ exhibition, "NAA Invitational", the Nevada Artists Association shared art by 25 member artists who present a wide array of images and visions in their work.
Attend our Mock Interview workshop to learn how to prepare for an interview, effectively present yourself to an employer, and achieve your career goal!
Whether you're a beginning screenwriter or you've been at it for some time, there's power in exploring the craft with the guidance of a seasoned pro and the companionship of others who are inspired to create.
Are you using LinkedIn to its full potential? This free platform allows you not just to network, but to show off your accomplishments and market yourself to potential employers.
Discover the secrets to understanding your job's value in the local economy, landing the perfect salary, and showcasing your worth to employers. Don't settle for less in today's job market!
If you’re an addict, NA can help. "Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world. We focus on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. Our message is broad enough to attract addicts from any social class or nationality. When new members come to meetings, our sole interest is in their desire for freedom from active addiction and how we can be of help."
Leap year brings change and what better way to make a positive change than by quitting smoking. It may even be at the top of your accomplishment list for 2024.
Each year, the Chamber’s Leadership Institute class embraces a class project to enhance the quality of life within our community. Some of the projects have supported the needs of our charitable nonprofits while others have benefitted the citizens-at-large through public enhancements within the cemetery, on public trails, senior center, library, children’s museum and more.
The Sierra Sweethearts have been playing their sassy mix of Cowgirl, Bluegrass, Classic County and Doo Wop music throughout Northern Nevada and California since 2014. From Susanville to Death Valley, Eureka to Santa Cruz, they’ve put in some miles spreading their music to Historic Opera Houses and Theaters throughout “Gold Rush” country, Festivals, Weddings, Country Dances and backroad taverns.
We would be extremely grateful if you would join us at our 1st Annual Crab Feed event for a fun and memorable night!
Proceeds go towards the Lost Art Graphics Women’s Softball team which is based out of Carson City and Reno.
Meals on Wheels Carson City, operated by the Carson City Senior Center, is launching a month-long March for Meals fundraising campaign for Meal on Wheels. The timing of the March campaign is symbolic as it commemorates the historic day in March of 1972 when President Nixon signed into law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include a national nutrition program for seniors 60 years and older.
The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit has announced the return of Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Skiers and snowboarders are invited to Ski with a Ranger beginning Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Dear Friends and Family and Friends of Friends (please pay this forward and pass it on), my name is Wendy Fox. I am writing to you today to ask for donations for my brother Michael Smith. He is in need of a lung transplant and has 12-18 months to live without one. There is only a window of the next 6-months for the doctors to allow Michael to be a recipient of a lung donation due to his body struggling to cope.
Violinists Laurentiu Norocel and Claire Tatman collaborate with Reno’s own master violin maker, Tim Dodd, in a reprise their August 2023 event. A combination concert and informal discussion will take place as well as a demonstration of the “anatomy” and function of violins. This concert will feature violin solos and duets played by the artists using violins made by Mr. Dodd.
With continued interest and a growing community throughout the Carson City area since having launched a year ago, Connections Social Gatherings bring locals together every week for story sharing, conversation and inspiration.