August 2019
Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market brings a haul of items to Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 4:20pm
A collection of hidden treasures made its way to the Fuji Park Exhibit in Carson City on Saturday during the Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market.
Several friendly vendors sold dozens of unique items, including antiques, collectibles, plants, jewelry, beauty products and lots of hand crafted items.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents outdoor viewing of 'West Side Story' this Wednesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 4:20pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2019 (All day) Carson City Classic Cinema Club's Outdoor Summer Series continues this Wednesday with this essential musical classic starring Natalie Wood and Rita Moreno "West Side Story." This classic features The Jets, the Sharks, the score, the choreography, the love story.
Send a Scout to Camp Car Show revs up excitement in Carson City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 3:41pm
Classic cars of all makes and models filled Fuji Park Saturday during the sixth annual Send a Scout to Camp Car Show in Carson City.
Vintage cars and trucks lined up alongside each other while participants strolled around the park and soaked in the warm summer sun.
34th annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival brings national, local musical blends
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 3:01pm
National and local bands converged on Bowers Mansion Saturday during the 34th annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival.
Attendees by the hundreds set up low-backed chairs, picnic blankets or simply laid down on the grass as an enticing lineup of bands took the stage.
Carson City Parks Foundation receives Robert Z. Hawkins grant
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 1:25pm
Money begets money. And, that statement is true when it comes to the Carson City Parks & Recreation Foundation.
Recently, the Foundation was the recipient of a $20,000 matching grant from the Robert Z. Hawkins Foundation to continue to refresh the Bob Boldrick Theater lobby within the community center that started in February allowing then Chamber Chairman of the Board Bob Fredlund to present the Foundation with a check for $20,300.
Carson City’s Petsmart hosts ‘Clear the Shelter’ carnival fundraiser and adoption event Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 12:19pm
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday Carson City’s Petsmart next to Lowe’s is hosting a “Clear the Shelter” carnival-themed adoption and fundraiser event.
“It’s our first year joining the event,” said Petsmart Manager Rachel Garcia. “We have several different shelters here along with food, face painting, and more.”
Hantavirus confirmed in South Reno just weeks after health offices confirmed rabies in local bats
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 11:24am
According to several media outlets just weeks after rabies was confirmed in several Washoe County bats, a south Reno resident had been confirmed to be infected with Hantavirus, which is a respiratory disease contracted by breathing in the fecal matter of mice and rodents infected with the virus.
Reno man arrested for stolen license plates, obstructing an officer
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 10:33am
A 26-year-old Reno man was arrested Friday night for possession of stolen license plates, driving with a suspended license, a parole and probation hold and obstructing an officer.
Rudy Alexander Jimenez was taken into custody at 7:46 p.m. According to the report, deputies scanned Jimenez’s car and it returned with a stolen license plate warning from dispatch.
Carson High School Soccer Program fundraiser offers Car Washes Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 9:12am
Event Date:
August 17, 2019 (All day) Support the Carson High School Soccer Program by getting your car cleaned and ready for school season today, Saturday, April 17 at Carson High School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The cost for washes are:
$7.00 for standard car washes
$10.00 for large trucks
National Public Lands Day at Grimes Point!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 08/17/2019 - 7:37am
Event Date:
September 28, 2019 - 9:00am The Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, will host a National Public Lands Day (NPLD) event on Saturday, September 28, 2019. At this event volunteers will participate in a cleanup at the Grimes Point Archaeological Area approximately 10 east of Fallon, Nevada. Lunch will be provided.
