May 2017
Tazmanian Boxing Club to hold youth clinics this summer in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 8:12pm
Children have always been welcome at the Tazmanian Boxing Club, a gym founded by former professional Bantam-weight boxing champion Francisco Rodriguez, himself a father and family man.
Carson City Parks and Recreation addresses Poison Hemlock facts and myths
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 6:49pm
There has been a lot of inaccurate information across social media about a noxious weed known as Poison Hemlock. It grows naturally, mainly in moist areas along rivers, ditches and creeks. Like many noxious plants, all parts of the plant are poisonous upon ingestion.
National Trails Day celebrated with festival at Spooner Lake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 4:44pmEvent Date:
June 3, 2017 (All day)
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association are co-hosting a celebration of trails on National Trail Day. The event will include: educational booths, talks relating to the outdoors, free gear demos, workshops, raffles and pictures with the TRTA mascot, McLeod the Marmot.
Open House at the Historic Wungnema House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 3:05pm
Event Date:
May 28, 2017 - 2:00pm The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will host an open house and exhibit of selected works of Native American art at the historic Wungnema House located in Mills Park, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 28.
Less than a week before next deadline, lawmakers pass bills on unions, pot and education
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 1:34pmWith less than a week until the next deadline and two weeks until the session must end, lawmakers are preparing to spend hours working diligently through floor sessions to pass hundreds of bills.
P'Opera! Burgers & Brews
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 12:49pm
Event Date:
June 24, 2017 - 4:00pm Sierra Music Society is pleased to announce that the always popular “P’Opera!” is planning a fun-filled event with its “P’Opera! Burgers & Brew” on June 24th on the beautiful grounds of the Governor’s Mansion located at 606 Mountain Street in Carson City.
Adele’s in Carson City hosts Nevada Humane Society's Bone Appetit to Help Homeless Pets
Submitted by editor on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 12:42pmEvent Date:
May 25, 2017 (All day)
Are you ready for good food, great company, and an even better cause? Join Nevada Humane Society this Thursday, May 25, at Café at Adele’s to raise money and awareness for homeless pets! It’s part of Nevada Humane Society’s Bone Appetit program, featuring local restaurants giving back to charity.
“Bone Appetit is a win for everyone, bringing growth to the restaurants, financially supporting homeless pets, and of course, allowing families and couples to enjoy a good night out!” said Kimberly Wade, Communications Director for Nevada Humane Society.
Carson Comedy Club welcomes headliner funnyman Dan St. Paul this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 12:08pmEvent Date:
May 26, 2017 - 8:00pm
Laughter will be in overdrive this Friday at the Carson Comedy Club with funnyman headliner Dan St. Paul taking the Carson City standup stage.
Carson City Comedy Club is located inside the Carson Nugget Casino in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m with the show at 8 p.m. Guest Comedians are Roger Diez, OC Gillam.
Carson City jobless rate falls to 5 percent in April
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 11:21amApril job growth happened in all three of Nevada's metro areas with Carson City having its largest over-the-year decline of 1.5 percentage points bringing unemployment for the month to 5 percent, according to a report released Tuesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
Capital City CIRCLES Initiative Gains a New Coach
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 11:06amCARSON CITY — Brenda Silis, Program Manager at the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative announced Tuesday that Dr. Wirt Twitchell has joined CCCI as its coach.
