August 2019
Chautauqua Presentation: 'Sisters of the Sage' at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 2:19pm
Event Date:
August 28, 2019 - 6:30pm August closes with a Chautauqua presentation “Sisters of the Sage” which will highlight the lives of Annie H. Martin, Lillian V. Finnegan and Anna N. Harris at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 28, at 6:30 p.m.
Walker River State Recreation Area to celebrate first year as a state park with birthday bash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 1:09pmEvent Date:
September 21, 2019 - 9:00am
YERINGTON — Celebrate the one year anniversary of the Walker River State Recreation Area grand opening with a day full of fun, games, and educational activities. The staff at Walker River would like to thank everyone who has come out to the park this past year and look forward to many great years to come!
Comstock saddles up for Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 12:37pm
Saddle up with a giddy up to the Comstock August 24-25, as the rodeo returns to Virginia City bringing with it a full force of western and cultural heritage beginning with a longhorn cattle drive right down the center of town. The 4th annual Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta del Charro features a mutton bustin’ tournament, classic bull fighting, traditional rodeo events and a celebration of Hispanic heritage.
JoAnne Skelly column: What’s wrong with my plant?
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 11:53am
One of the things I used to do at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension was diagnosing plant problems. When people brought in samples, I, other Extension staff and volunteers would examine them to see what the problem was and what might be causing it.
School Safety First: NDOT offers back-to-school walking, bicycling and motorist reminder
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 10:45am
As schoolchildren across Carson City prepare to return to classes Monday, the Nevada Department of Transportation has provided a number of tips for motorists and children who will be walking and bicycling to school.
Carson City sheriff's deputies make warrant arrests
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 10:20am
A 21-year-old Dayton man was arrested Friday evening in the 600 block of N. Carson Street for two failure appear warrants out of the Carson City Justice Court, a sheriff's deputy said.
Free Floral Design Class for Adults and Teens this Tuesday at Silver City School House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 9:17am
Event Date:
August 20, 2019 - 10:00am SILVER CITY, Nev. — Learn to create beautiful floral arrangements with wildflowers you’ve collected, or flowers from your own garden, with expert tips from Community Roots & Shoots’ Floral Designer, Lynnette Edmondson. No flowers? Lynnette can bring some for you.
This free class has limited space. To reserve your spot, please RSVP to quest@theodata.com.
Carson City area road report for week of August 19-25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 8:45am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 19-25, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Events and happenings Sunday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 8:00am
Good day Carson City and welcome to Sunday, August 18, 2019. Sunny skies will arrive on this final day of summer break before school in Carson City starts up Monday. Activities today feature plenty of music, creative outdoor adventuring, train rides and an open house at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum. Enjoy your day.
Senator Square: Monday begins a new year at Carson High School
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 7:43am
Set that alarm clock if the pituitary gland is not yet ready to do its job, because Monday arrives tomorrow and it is time yet again for students, parents, and even teachers to get out of bed early for the 2019-2020 school year.
