July 2021
Levitt AMP organizers hopeful for improved air quality ahead of tonight's concert in Carson City
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Sat, 07/24/2021 - 12:55pmEvent Date:
July 24, 2021 - 7:00pm
Despite poor air quality in Carson City and the surrounding areas due to multiple active fires, the Brewery Arts Center plans to move forward with the third weekend of the Levitt AMP concert series tonight at 7 p.m.
According to Gina Lopez, executive director at the BAC, organizers hope for afternoon wind to blow out some of the smoke.
Carson City's air quality, according to airnow.gov, is reported to be 176 AQI, or unhealthy, as of approximately 12:55 p.m.
Engage Your Brain: A Four Part Series about Alzheimer's Disease
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/24/2021 - 12:29pm
Event Date:
August 5, 2021 - 1:00pm Engage your brain during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and beyond. There are 49,000 Nevadans aged 65 and over living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. This number is expected to grow to 64,000 by 2025.
Carson City Photo Club announces winning photos in June 'landscapes' competition
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/24/2021 - 11:51am
The Carson City Photo Club has announced the winners of its monthly photo competition, with its June theme being "landscapes." The winners are:
Hot August Nights returns for 34th year with Virginia City kickoff, Reno-Sparks celebration
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 07/24/2021 - 11:40amEvent Date:
July 30, 2021 (All day)
July 31, 2021 (All day)
August 1, 2021 (All day)
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August 8, 2021 (All day)
RENO — Hot August Nights, the week-long celebration dedicated to classic cars and classic music, returns for its 34th year starting July 30, 2021. Picking up from the 2020 postponement, since 1986 thousands of classic cars and car lovers from near and far descend on the Reno-Tahoe region to participate in one of the largest annual classic car events in the world.
Carson City school board to give informational update about school zone signage at Tuesday meeting
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Sat, 07/24/2021 - 11:32amEvent Date:
July 27, 2021 - 7:00pm
The next Carson City School District Board will be meeting on Tuesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room inside the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
Items to be discussed during the meeting include an informational update regarding school zone traffic signage, including flashing beacons and speed feedback signs. These items are for discussion only.
Tamarack Fire gains acreage overnight; air quality worsens throughout Carson City region
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Sat, 07/24/2021 - 8:13am
UPDATE 2:22PM: Alpine County Sheriff's have removed mandatory evacuations for the area of Mesa Vista, according to Tamarack Fire Information.
Residents must have proof of residence to bypass the road closure. SR 88 will remain closed to non-residents. Additional evacuations are possible due to fire activity, said the Alpine County news release.
Governor Sisolak declares state of emergency in Douglas County in response to Tamarack wildfire
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 4:27pm
Today, Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak declared a state of emergency in Douglas County in response to the ongoing Tamarack Fire.
Declaring a state of emergency ensures resources from the local, state, and federal levels are available to assist as needed during this emergency.
The Mike Tice Foundation charity weekend tees off ‘for the kids’
Submitted by Arianna Schmidt on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 1:48pm
For ten years, The Mike Tice Foundation has brought donors from across the country to the Carson Valley in support of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada. This past weekend, July 15-17, the event was back to raise critical funds for the youth of Carson Valley.
The Charity Weekend “For the Kids” included a football clinic with Coach Tice & Friends at the Carson Valley Boys & Girls Club. Ray and Brenda Robertson of Carson Valley provided shoes for nearly 100 kids in the clinic, and Chicago Mike’s provided food for the day.
Artist reception for Jason Clark
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 12:33pm
Event Date:
August 7, 2021 (All day) Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery and Jason Clark on Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the front yard of the gallery. Jason has been hard at work creating his newest series.
"My latest evolution has redesigned my style," said artist Jason Clark. "I’m crystallizing my designs and adding it to my fluid acrylics. There is a clean and elegant touch to every piece."
The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada's First Annual Gala
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/23/2021 - 12:07pm
Event Date:
September 18, 2021 - 5:30pm The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada is hosting its first Gala event. The Gala is a fundraiser to help update Museum’s exhibits and improve programming. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada is a non-profit organization that embodies a play-based learning environment dedicated to offering unique and innovative hands-on learning in the Arts, Sciences, and Humanities, providing the joy and wonder of discovery to children and families from economically and culturally diverse backgrounds. The Museum provides a safe and fun learning environment for all families in the community.
