August 2022
Kim Harris Chautauqua, Picnic and Silent Auction at Foreman-Roberts House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:46pm
Event Date:
August 27, 2022 - 1:00pm On Saturday, August 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. the Carson City Historical Society will hold a Chautauqua of Annie Roberts (done by Kim Harris), an old-fashioned picnic and silent auction. There are only a VERY FEW tickets still available for this event. Please contact Paula Cannon at (775) 887-8865 for reservations if you would like to attend.
WNC Thomas’ lectures canceled; Dr. Herring to present Webb Space Telescope photos Saturday at observatory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 8:11pmEvent Date:
August 20, 2022 - 7:30pm
Northern Nevada lecturer Mike Thomas' free presentations on Aug. 19 and 20 at Jack C. Davis Observatory on Western Nevada College's Carson City campus have been canceled. However, JCDO Director Dr. Thomas Herring plans to provide a presentation focused on photos taken by the NASA's James Webb Space Telescope on Saturday night at 7:30 to kick off a weekly Star Party.
Ready for Nevada Day? Parade entries, decoration contest signups now underway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 5:53pm
Nevada Day, Inc. announced Thursday that the applications for parade entries are available online at NevadaDay.com. Parade entrants can complete their application, including float description and commentary for announcers to read when their float goes by.
Eddie 9V to power up blues and soul as headliner Saturday at Carson City outdoor concert
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 4:11pmEvent Date:
August 20, 2022 - 7:00pm
More than $45 million approved to support Nevada’s Children’s System of Care
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 3:16pm
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Legislative Interim Finance Committee on Wednesday approved more than $45 million in proposals using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support Nevada’s Children’s System of Care.
Carson City cannabis discussion devolves into arguments of a business violation, who is 'local'
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 2:22pm
After more than three hours of public and board discussions regarding allowing additional cannabis dispensaries to operate in Carson City, the Board of Supervisors accepted the first reading of a policy that deals with potentially expanding the maximum number of dispensaries from two to four.
“I need a spirit of fairness here,” said Mayor Lori Bagwell.
Excessive dust, bike path removal and more: Carson City Supervisors discuss Andersen Ranch issues
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:50pm
Many issues were brought up during the review of the final Andersen Ranch subdivision map, including nearby residents who have experienced dust issues from mass grading on the site, the removal of promised bike lanes from the map, and more.
Literary Luminaries Will Shine at Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl on Saturday, September 10 in Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:37pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2022 - 11:00am The 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl will take place Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm in Reno, featuring an exploratory day of literary events. Over 40 fiction, non-fiction, and poetry readings, as well as panel discussions, book signings, art installations and projects, and creative workshops are part of the 2022 Nevada Humanities Literary Crawl.
Carson City Open Studios Art Tour this weekend as part of Jazz and Beyond Festival
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 12:27pmEvent Date:
August 19, 2022 (All day)
August 20, 2022 (All day)
August 21, 2022 (All day)
What are you doing this weekend? Carson City Open Studios Tour is celebrating its 4th Annual Open Studios Tour this Friday through Sunday.
Carson City 4th grader honored for helping apprehend a warranted sex-offender
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/18/2022 - 10:48am
A Carson City School District student was honored by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong as part of the national “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign during the City Supervisors Meeting held Thursday morning.
