August 2019
National Night Out, film classic at BAC, fitness events and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 7:48pm
Heading into Tuesday Aug. 6, which means the safest family celebration of the year at the 17th annual Carson City National Night Out. This is an event like no other, where agencies who work in areas of public health and safety gather at Mills Park to meet with Carson City residents. This event features 3 hours of information booths, games, demonstrations, food and fun. Also happening Tuesday is a free robotics mini-camp for kids in nearby Silver City, Reciprocity Inc. will host a fundraiser at Rustically Divine, there's the Culinary Traveler’s Club's Polynesian Paradise featured at Bleu Café; the Carson City Classic Cinema Club will feature a Sci-Fi favorite at the BAC, plus fitness outings and more. Hug your children. Enjoy.
Carson City sheriff identifies suspect shot dead in hostage standoff involving infant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 5:14pm
Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong has released the identity of the deceased suspect involved in Saturday’s hostage incident involving and infant.
Movies in the Park: The Goonies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 4:43pm
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August 30, 2019 (All day) Join us as we watch The Goonies at Mills Park on Friday, August 30th. Bring blankets and chairs to sit out on the grass. All movies are FREE to the public. The movie will start at sundown.
Sponsored by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club!
Citizen Science iNaturalist Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 4:39pm
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August 24, 2019 (All day) Calling all naturalists with a smartphone! Join the Carson City Parks, Rec & Open Space Department along with the Greenhouse Project to explore the citizen science app, iNaturalist, on an interactive and educational hike. Be a part of recording native plants and wildlife in Carson City in the ecologically diverse Rose Canyon (Foothill Garden & Trail).
Art Outside: Sketch & Trek
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 4:34pm
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August 18, 2019 (All day) Calling all creative adventurers! Join the Parks, Rec & Open Space Dept. on the first Interpretive Program devoted to drawing and hiking. If you're a skilled artist or a novice, bring your sketchbook out to Kings Canyon and learn different techniques to be able to portray your the natural environment into a visual art.
Bring your own sketchbook and drawing utensil if you have it, but we will also have paper and pens for folks as well. Please make sure to wear close-toed shoes and bring plenty of water & sun protection. See you there!
Carson City Park Ranger Speaks Series: Local Plant Identification
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 4:30pm
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Repeats every week until Sat Aug 24 2019 .
August 10, 2019 - 10:00am
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August 17, 2019 - 10:00am
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August 24, 2019 - 10:00am Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will host a series of environmental education events free to the public at Silver Saddle Ranch. Learn about the topics below from a Park Ranger from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. No registration necessary and all ages welcome.
Art Outside: Sunset Photo Hike
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 4:29pm
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August 10, 2019 (All day) Calling all creative adventurers! Join the Parks, Rec & Open Space Dept. on the first Interpretive Program devoted to nature photography! All skill levels are welcome as we hike the Dead Truck Canyon trail and learn different techniques to capture the beauty of Prison Hill at sunset.
Feel free to bring a phone, a digital camera, or film! And please make sure to wear close-toed shoes and bring plenty of water & sun protection. See you there!
Register at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/ccpr/Activity_Search/art-outside-sunse...
Phenomenal Eruption: Millions of butterflies swarm Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 3:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — If you thought you were seeing many more butterflies around Lake Tahoe than normal, you would be correct. The entire Lake Tahoe Basin is in the midst of a massive swarm of the winged beauties, especially in the Angora Fire burn area and along the east shore.
Aug. 11 serves as reminder for Nevadans to call 811 before any digging project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 2:49pmCARSON CITY — With Aug. 11 almost here, the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada hopes this date on the calendar, 8/11, will serve as a natural reminder for residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have underground utility lines marked.
Carson City salon hosts 3rd annual 'Kutz 4 Kids' on August 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/05/2019 - 1:41pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Aug 18 2019 .
August 17, 2019 - 9:00am
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August 18, 2019 - 9:00am Twisted Scizzors Salon in Carson City is hosting our 3rd annual Kutz 4 kids haircut event. The salon will be collecting donations of school supplies and ask that everyone bring something so we can divide them between the schools here in Carson City.
