June 2019
Scientists to talk about climate change threats, opportunities at Carson City lecture
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 9:07am
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Repeats every 2 days until Fri Jun 28 2019 .
June 27, 2019 - 5:30pm Eminent scientists Dr. Charles Goldman, Dr. Sudeep Chandra and other panelists will be featured guests at Western Nevada College in Carson City where they will talk about local impacts of droughts, floods, fires and warming temperatures on the regional economy and future generations.
Muscle Powered Ladies MTB Ride, June 25, 2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 8:10am
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June 25, 2019 - 5:30pm Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Sunday Bike Ride for June 23
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 8:07am
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June 23, 2019 - 8:00am Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Children's version of '101 Dalmatians' wags into Carson City's BAC this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/18/2019 - 7:33amEvent Date:
June 21, 2019 - 5:00pm
Paws what you’re doing and mark your calendar for Friday, June 21, 5 and 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center. Students with the Carson City School District, in partnership with the Wild Horse Children’s Theater, will debut their Summer Theater Camp’s adaptation of Disney’s "101 Dalmatians, Kids." Admission to the play is free of charge; however, donations will be accepted.
Want Music? Here's your answer: Bill Wharton at CVI Minden June 24-25
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 7:58pm
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Repeats every day until Wed Jun 26 2019 .
June 24, 2019 (All day)
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June 25, 2019 (All day)
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June 26, 2019 (All day) Enjoy a night out on the town in beautiful Minden at the Carson Valley Inn. Bill is a very talented, local musician who is a crowd pleaser of all ages. If you've never been to one of his performances, then you are missing out. If you like a variety of music, his songlist will certainly blow your mind...but not your hearing. Country (old and new), Blues, Older Pop/Rock, and even some originals. So grab your friends and head on out for some FUN!!!!
Want a preview? Check out his website @ http://BillWharton2.wix.com/Sing4U
Carson City Elks Lodge to hold Saturday Poker Run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 7:18pm
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June 22, 2019 - 9:00am Join all car and Motorcycle enthusiasts in the first Annual Poker run ,sponsored by Elks Lodge No. 2177. Registration starts at 9 a.m., June 22 at the Carson City Elks Lodge 515 N. Nevada Street. Proceeds will benefit the Elk's Veterans' Fund. Vehicles must be 1970 or older.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 6:13pm
Heading into Tuesday, June 18, 2019 we're looking at continued warming around the region with a daytime high around 91. Temperatures are expected to actually lower toward the end of the week. Events around town Tuesday include a Muscle Powered walk, hike and bike ride, yoga, exercises for the mind and body hosted by the Carson City Emblem Club, political gatherings, art activities and more.
Carson City Fire Department called to brush fire at Sierra Vista and Carson River Road
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 3:38pm
UPDATE 6:16PM: Sierra Vista Lane is open for traffic in both directions.
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UPDATE 5:47PM: Firefighters on scene are mopping up the brush fire on Sierra Vista Lane. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 5:25PM: Carson City Fire Department is on scene at a vegetation fire on Sierra Vista Lane. The fire is contained and no structures damaged, according to Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon. The fire is estimated at 2 acres. Mutual aid was provided by East Fork Fire and Truckee Meadows Fire, they are covering the city while firefighters are battling the blaze. The Carson City Sheriff's Office has closed Sierra Vista at Pinion Hills.
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UPDATE 4:57PM: Forward progress of the fire has been stopped, according to a Carson City Fire Department battalion chief on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department was called late Monday afternoon to a brush fire in the area of Sierra Vista Lane and Carson River Road.
Stewart Indian School gym begins preservation efforts; Nevada State Prison struggles to open
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 3:18pm
Carson City is getting better at preserving its history after losing some of its most iconic structures to neglect and disuse. Think the V&T Roundhouse and Children’s Home, though there were many more historic structures that met the wrecking ball ultimately changing how Carson Street looks today.
Wilson Wins President’s Cup at Silver Oak
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 2:24pm
Dan Wilson is the President’s Cup champion after shooting a combined three under after the second round June 9 of the Silver Oak Golf Course Sunday Men’s Club in Carson City.
The President’s Cup takes the best scores from each hole over two rounds for gross and net winners. The low net (after handicap is applied) over the field was Ryan Balik at 17 under.
