September 2021
Hunt for spirits in Virginia City, one of America’s most haunted towns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 2:30pm
To say everything is haunted in this old mining town is not too far from the truth. Virginia City, noted as one of America’s most haunted towns, takes it one step further by officially dubbing October as “Hauntober” and offers up numerous ways for visitors to get their spook on. Haunted places to stay, saloons to have a cold one, creepy tours and even lighted evening trains, the town becomes an epicenter of the supernatural.
Carson City Elks Lodge to celebrate OctoberFest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 1:56pm
Event Date:
October 9, 2021 - 3:00pm Open to the public Carson City Elks Lodge will be hosting an Octoberfest Oct 9th from 3 to 7pm at 515 N Nevada street Carson City NV. We will have German food and drink available. Our incredible staff will be cooking Beef Rouladen, chicken Schnitzel, Sauerkraut, Potato Salad, Spätzle, and Assorted Desserts for only $10. Drinks separate.
Senior citizens pursuing their passion with The 580 Express
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 1:34pm
Event Date:
September 24, 2021 - 10:00am Musical group "The 580 Express" will be appearing Sept. 24-25, 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day, at the Carson City Motorsports Street Vibrations Fall Rally along with internationally renowned Van Halen tribute band, Fan Halen.
THE 580 EXPRESS is a collection of Carson City area senior citizens. They perform classic hit songs from genres of Country, Rock, Americana, Rockabilly, and Blues. Band members include Bill Wharton, Vocals/Guitar; Doug Faiella, Vocals/Guitar; George Nelson, Vocals/Bass Guitar; Tommy Van Noy, Drums.
Street Vibrations fall motorcycle rally returns, events in Carson City, Virginia City, Reno and Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 12:51pm
Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival returns to Northern Nevada beginning Thursday and extending through the weekend, with events lined up in Carson City, Virginia City, Reno and at Lake Tahoe.
NV Energy Foundation awards $246,000 in CLEAN grant funding to four Nevada nonprofits
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:53amThe NV Energy Foundation has awarded its Clean Energy Access for Nevada (CLEAN) grant to four Nevada nonprofit organizations, Envirolution, Faith Organizing Alliance, Las Vegas Indian Center and Make the Road Nevada, for programs that will advance workforce development and promote the benefits of clean energy in Nevada, especially in rural and historically underrepresented communities.
Carson City Historical Society highlights Foreman-Roberts House at Sunday open house
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:31amEvent Date:
September 26, 2021 - 1:00pm
The beautiful gothic style Foreman-Roberts House at 1207 North Carson Street, Carson City will be open to the public, Sunday, Sept. 26, from 1 to 3 p.m. Docents will tell the story of the Roberts family and their connection to Eilley Bowers, how the house came to Carson City in 1874, and facts about the famous spiritualist of the home.
Carson Valley Realtor Ginger Easley honored with Lifetime Achievement award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:20am
GARDNERVILLE, Nev. – Carson Valley REALTOR, Ginger Easley of RE/MAX Realty Affiliates in Gardnerville, NV, was recently honored with the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award. The award has been achieved by less than six percent of all active agents in the RE/MAX network.
Easley has been a REALTOR with RE/MAX since 2008 and focuses on residential home sales across northern Nevada.
Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX said this prestigious honor is the result of Easley’s “phenomenal accomplishments” through her many years at RE/MAX.
HUD awards emergency housing vouchers to Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 10:10amCARSON CITY — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded 47 Emergency Housing Vouchers to the Nevada Rural Housing Authority to assist unsheltered rural Nevadans with housing.
Carson City arrests: Man ordered to leave wife alone jailed after foot chase with deputies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 9:23am
A 38-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor obstructing an officer, preventing or dissuading a witness from testifying and a misdemeanor bench warrant, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
September is Suicide Prevention Month: Those with hidden mental health challenges are at higher risk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/22/2021 - 8:34am
As many as 17% of people who struggle with problem gambling demonstrate suicidal gestures, attempt, or complete suicide, with an additional 32% who experience suicidal ideation, according to a study published by the Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease.
