December 2022
Homestead Holidays canceled at Silver Saddle Ranch canceled Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 12:19pm
UPDATE SUNDAY: Due to the aftermath of the storm overnight, organizers have canceled Sunday's Homestead Holidays event at Carson City's Silver Saddle Ranch.
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On Friday, the first night of Homestead Holidays kicked off at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City, located at 2150 Carson River Road.
Due to inclement weather, the event has been cancelled Saturday Dec. 10.
On Sunday, weather permitting, the old timey holiday celebration will continue at 5 p.m.
Carson Librarian to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 11:36am
Event Date:
December 12, 2022 - 1:00pm The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Librarian Joy Holt, who assumed the position on October 1st after serving several months as acting director. Her predecessor, Tod Colegrove, is now dean of the Albertsons Library at Boise State.
Carson City's Catmandu features Kittens of the Week: Crush, Catsby, Carol, Tommie Lee, Marble and Chase
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/10/2022 - 9:11am
Meet our last kittens of the season: Crush, Catsby, Carol, Gracie, Tommie Lee, Marble and Chase.
The Elks Honor the 386th Anniversary of the National Guard
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 5:30pm
All the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodges in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico and the Panama Canal Zone, including Carson City Elks Lodge #2177, congratulates and offers our gratitude on the 386th Anniversary of the National Guard.
They are older than the formation of these United States. They are older than the U.S. Army. They have been called the ‘weekend warriors’ and ‘citizen soldiers’, yet they have fought in every major conflict in American history. They are 386 years old, being born on Dec. 10, 1636.
Carson Tahoe Memory Care hosts free seminar regarding dementia care during the holidays
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 3:16pmEvent Date:
December 15, 2022 - 2:00pm
The holidays are a time to come together and celebrate with friends and family. But for families with a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it can be an emotionally challenging time.
However, there are still ways to find joy and happiness with your loved one.
Carson City's The Tap Shack finds new owners, old name
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 3:08pm
Fans of the former Carson City hockey bar the Tap Shack, located at 112 Rice Street, will be happy to find the name returned to the business, along with its new owners.
Owners Sandra and Walter Owens purchased the bar in November from the newest owners, who turned the bar into Tap @ Rice Street in March of 2021.
Sandra grew up in the restaurant business, as her grandparents owned the famous Christmas Tree Restaurant on Mt. Rose Highway.
"My first job was as a dish washer in their restaurant," Sandra said. "I've been in the industry ever since."
Carson City deputies arrest drunk man for breaking slot machine with his head
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 2:52pm
A 30-year-old Ely man was arrested in the 3600 block of S. Carson City for allegedly breaking a slot machine with his head.
According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched just after 10 p.m. to a local sports bar on report of a male subject refusing to leave.
Dermody Properties Gifts a $25,000 Annual Thanksgiving Capstone Award to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 12:20pm
Dermody Properties, a national real estate investment, development and management company focused exclusively on the logistics real estate sector, has announced the recipients of its Annual Dermody Properties Thanksgiving Capstone Award. The Food Bank of Northern Nevada (FBNN) has received $25,000 to support its ongoing programs and services providing wholesome, nutritious food to people in need.
Salvation Army Carson City Corps receives 11K in funding for ‘much-needed’ equipment
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 9:43amThe Salvation Army Carson City Corps has received much-needed funding to purchase kitchen equipment for its food programs.
Messy Kids Art School opens doors to little makers in Downtown Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/09/2022 - 9:00am
Haley Albarran has always had a passion for preschoolers. While some might blanche at the idea of spending their days providing artistic messes for young makers, Albarran has made it a career.
“This has always been my passion,” Albarran said. “I’ve always worked in preschool programs, and ever since I was little I’ve been interested in pre-K art.”
