June 2012
Nevada State Democratic Convention Convenes in Las Vegas
Submitted by Nevada News Bureau on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 2:47pmLAS VEGAS — Six-hundred or so of the state’s Democratic party faithful this morning attended their annual state convention at the Bally’s Hotel conference center in Las Vegas. Five-hundred sixty-two delegates were credentialed but about two dozen vendors lined both sides of the room and guests were also welcomed.
Fun in the Foam
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 1:04pm
Event Date:
June 9, 2012 (All day) Since the widely popular stength and conditioning program, Crossfit, came to Carson City, the Carson City Crossfit team have made it very clear to their members that more than anything, Crossfit is about planning and achieving goals.
Today, a group of women from Carson City Crossfit's All-Woman Bootcamp,PINK, met their monthly goal at the Sparks Foam Fest. The Sparks Foam Fest is a 5k marathon that is filled with many obstacles similar to that of the widely-known Tough Mudder.
Winners in Free Fishing Day poster contest
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 11:00amWhen it comes to the Free Fishing Day Poster Contest, an annual art contest for the Silver State's fourth and fifth graders sponsored by the Nevada Department of Wildlife, this round definitely goes to the girls.
Selected from 363 entries, this year’s winners were all young ladies.
The top spot went to fifth grader Stacey Horton from French Ford Middle School in Winnemucca.
The two runners-up were sent in by Gabriella Perkins, fifth grader from Bud Beasley Elementary in Sparks, and Josephine Payan, fourth grader from Mark Twain Elementary in Carson City.
Carson City Library Summer Reading Program Pancake Breakfast
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 10:36am
Angie Navarete and her children, from left, Diego Cortez, 11, Kaelan Cortez, 3, and Karely Cortez, 9, enjoy the Carson City Library Summer Reading Program Pancake Breakfast Kick-Off on Saturday morning. The event, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Carson City, also included a big book sale, face painting and reading program sign-ups.
Photo by Cathleen Allison/Nevada Photo Source
Motorcyclist killed on Highway 50 east of Silver Springs
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 10:11am
At approximately 9:30 PM, 06/07/12, a fatal traffic accident occurred on US 50 between Silver Springs and Fallon, Nevada near mile marker LY33.
Obituary: David Russell Blevins
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 3:01amDavid Russell Blevins, 66, of Carson City, was born December 27, 1945. David grew up in the small farm town of Dos Palos, California in the San Joaquin Valley. He told stories of his Grandpa's ...
Obituary: Edwin (Eddie) Henry Haase
Submitted by admin on Sat, 06/09/2012 - 3:01amEd was born and raised in Carson Valley to Henry and Alice Haase on May 4, 1935. He was a truck driver for Bing Materials for nearly 40 years. A man of few words, his love and dedication for the r...
Carson City Rendezvous kicks off
Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 5:13pm
Here's a few shots from the Carson City Rendezvous, which will be taking place all weekend in Mills Park, with food, fun and lots of gun and cannon fire. Bring your kids and your earplugs.
Trans-American Electric Bicycle Tour Talk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 5:07pm
Event Date:
June 14, 2012 (All day) Muscle Powered will be hosting a talk by Boris Mordkovich and Anna Mostovetsky who have been transecting the country riding their electric bicycles.
The Trans-American Electric Bike Tour is a 4,000 mile journey from New York to San Francisco. The entire trip is self-supported, just two electric bicycles, and all the equipment and gear needed for the two-month journey. The purpose of the trip is to promote bicycle commuting, recreational cycling, and alternative transportation. www.transamericanelectricbiketour.com
JUNE 14, 2012
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Mills Park, Carson City
New Food and Beverage Director at the Carson Nugget
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/08/2012 - 1:50pm
Thomas Deal has been named Food and Beverage Director of the Carson Nugget.
Deal has worked 22 years in Restaurant Management and Food Preparation and has worked in restaurants including Cantina Los Tres Homebres, BJ’s Restaurants and TGI Fridays.
Deal is a 14 year resident of Nevada. He is married to Julia Deal and has a 12-year-old son.
