April 2023
Carson City's Mills Park now officially welcomes on-leash dogs inside park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 12:54pm
After numerous discussions and the revision of dog codes inside Carson City parks, Mills Park has now officially become a dog-friendly zone — so long as Fido and Spot remain on leash.
The change comes after many years-worth of issues regarding citizens bringing dogs into Mills Park, which, until the recent revision, was unauthorized.
Corley Ranch to host ‘Back Country Music Festival,' bringing some of the biggest names in Americana to Douglas County
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:51amEvent Date:
June 2, 2023 (All day)
June 3, 2023 (All day)
June 4, 2023 (All day)
Douglas County’s Corley Ranch is a working ranch and farm that has often been the destination for fall festival fun, including everything from pumpkin patches to corn mazes, goat feeding to pig races, and everything in between.
Now, however, a new event will be coming to the ranch in early summer with the Back Country Music Festival on June 2-4.
Carson City deputies make arrests for drug possession and warrant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 9:43am
Two were arrested Sunday for felony drug possession and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
Local essay contest produces winners with theme 'What The United States Flag Stands For'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 8:22am
More than 65 students 7th–12th Grade from Carson City and surrounding county area schools participated in the Fleet Reserve Association Annual Essay Contest entitled, “What The United States Flag Stands For.” The essays were read and reviewed by a panel of the Branch and Auxiliary Members for content, structure, theme, legibility and personal style. Winners were then chosen from each grade level.
Volkswagen expands Redwood Materials collaboration with consumer battery recycling program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 8:17am
Starting on Earth Day, Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Northern Nevada-based Redwood Materials, Inc. will offer consumers a convenient way to recycle rechargeable devices or lithium-ion batteries. Participating Volkswagen dealerships will offer Redwood bins for easy and safe drop off of rechargeable batteries and consumer devices, including cell phones, laptops, tablets, cordless power tools, electric toothbrushes, wireless headphones, and old vacuum batteries.
Carson City School District to host career fair to hire employees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/04/2023 - 8:01amEvent Date:
April 13, 2023 - 2:00pm
Carson City School District will host a Career Fair at the district office, 1402 West King Street, Thursday, April 13, from 2-4 p.m. Positions are open immediately and include entry level, part-time and full-time.
Nevada governor, tech team launch high speed internet tour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 7:37pmGov. Joe Lombardo and the Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation and Technology announced the start of the High Speed Nevada Connectivity Outreach and Engagement Tour.
Don Gato Latin Band Returns to Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 5:38pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2023 (All day) The last concert in CVAC’s 2022-2023 Concert Series will feature music from Don Gato’s Latin Band on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the CVIC Hall in Minden.
Abated Nevada companies will invest $53 million and generate $22M in tax revenue
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 3:27pm
CARSON CITY — The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development approved four companies that will receive $4,922,336 in tax abatements. In return, these companies are projected to create 85 jobs in the next two years at an average weighted hourly wage of $28.89. That figure is expected to grow to 134 in five years.
Live Music with Bill Wharton at Carson City's Bella Vita Bistro
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/03/2023 - 11:21am
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Apr 08 2023 .
April 7, 2023 - 5:00pm
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April 8, 2023 - 5:00pm If you are on the search for something to get you out on the town, look no further. Bella Vita is the place to be. They offer a scrumptious menu, always friendly service with a smile, and some of the best specialty drinks in town. All this, combined with some of the best entertainment this valley has to offer, you are sure to walk away with a satisfied dining experience.
