August 2019
Chautauqua and Author Presentations at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 3:25pm
Event Date:
August 14, 2019 - 6:30pm August continues with a Chautauqua presentation of Mary McNair Mathews and a presentation by author Brooke Santina at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.
On Wednesday, August 14, at 6:30 pm, Mary McNair Mathews, Comstock businesswoman and author of the book Ten Years in Nevada will be portrayed by Anita Watson.
Carson City Pokemon Go group brings more than 150 enthusiasts to Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 3:13pm
The Pokémon Go Carson City group joined forces with Fallon, Fernley, Sparks, Reno and South Lake Tahoe Pokémon Go groups to hold the first Northern Nevada All Community Day event — and the biggest community day yet for Carson City — bringing more than 150 enthusiasts to Mills Park on Saturday for competition and prizes, food and family fun.
NAS Fallon Installation Training Officer to Speak on Anti-Terrorism Training
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 1:28pm
Event Date:
August 21, 2019 - 5:30pm The Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States will hold this quarter’s Dinner and meeting on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City. The Social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Carson City's Wild Horse Children's Theater offers audition workshop for Disney's 'Frozen Jr.'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 1:24pm
Event Date:
August 14, 2019 - 5:00pm Wild Horse Children’s Theater in Carson City will hold an audition workshop for Disney's "Frozen, Jr.'" on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at the Brewery Arts Center.
Hank Jr. speaks his mind in Sparks, tears apart new venue
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 12:43pm
With those words — actually from a song written by Kris Kristofferson, one of Bocephus’ few still-living rowdy friends — Hank Williams Jr. brought an epic concert to a close Saturday night at the Nugget Events Center, the new 8,500-seat amphitheater in downtown Sparks.
Hindu prayers for El Paso, Dayton massacre victims and the nation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:43am
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged all the Hindu temples and prayer-centers nationwide to hold special prayers for all victims, their loved ones, first responders, healthcare workers and others touched by the recent tragic loss in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
National Night Out is back this Tuesday at Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:15amEvent Date:
August 6, 2019 - 5:00pm
National Night Out, one of Carson City’s largest summer celebrations, is returning Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mills Park for its 17th year. And by all indications, it will be the biggest yet.
National Night Out is a way for residents to meet those who serve and protect our community as well as agencies that provide services, especially in areas of public health and safety. Agencies such as Search and Rescue, Health and Human Services, Care Flight, Advocates to End Domestic Violence, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Carson City Fire Department, Nevada Highway Patrol, Department of Wildlife, agency advocates and dozens more.
JoAnne Skelly column: Oh No, Skunks! Their habits, habitat and the tomato juice myth
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:07am
Skunks are back in our neighborhood. Twenty-five years ago we had skunks here regularly, sometimes living under our shed. Our dogs would run through nearby fields and get sprayed. When the golf course was built across the creek from us and numerous houses went in, skunks disappeared.
Carson City Sheriff: Suspect dead, infant rescued in standoff
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 11:04am
A suspect who was in a standoff for several hours with law enforcement on Saturday is dead and an infant that was being held hostage is safe, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.
Explore the Metallic Acrylic Pour at Rustically Divine
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 08/04/2019 - 8:32am
Event Date:
August 17, 2019 - 10:00am Explore the Metallic Acrylic Pour at Rustically Divide in Carson City on Saturday, August 17. Dana Childs, aka, dLauren teaches you how to create modern-abstract fluid effects with acrylic pouring onto stretched canvas.
“Anyone can do this!” says Childs.
The class is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. is $45, and includes supplies. Rustically Divine is located at 410 N Carson St Suite 101, Carson City.
