May 2023
Mark's Spring Garden in the Gardnerville Rancho's May 1st - 11th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 8:56am
Our cold winter created a wonderful spring bounty. Gardening centers me bringing calm to a busy life. It's as if every bulb, every flower, every vegetable are tonics for my soul.
The Nevada Artists Association Presents the 'Just the Right Size' Show at the Gallery through June 16
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 8:51am
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Repeats every week until Fri Jun 16 2023 .
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June 16, 2023 (All day) The Nevada Artists Association at the Gallery presents the "Just the Right Size" Show where everything in the show is 320 square inches or less.
We are sure you will find just the right piece for that special location in your home or office. This show runs until June 16.
Local Photographer wins People's Choice Award at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 8:46am
Congratulations to Andrew Strom for winning the People's Choice Award from the just-ended "Spring Has Sprung Show" for his photograph, "Thomsen Harbor At Dusk."
Carson High Football Hosts Beattie Alumni Bowl
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 7:59am
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May 24, 2023 - 6:00pm The Carson High School Football team is excited to invite the community to the 2nd Annual Beattie Alumni Bowl on Wednesday, May 24th, from 6-8pm at Carson High School's Football Field. This event is a chance for the alumni of the CHS Football team to come back and compete against the current CHS Football team in a no pads passing scrimmage.
DIY Class - Wood Toy Making Class!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 5:38am
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June 24, 2023 - 2:30pm Bridgewood Toys presents the art of toy making! Learn how to make playable and customized "Love Letter" toys! Class fee is $45 and includes instruction, all materials, and toys to take home with you at the end of the class. Preregistration is required, call 775-461-0050 or stop into MidTown Marketplace at 104 Corbett St, in Carson City to reserve your seat for this fun and memory making workshop.
DIY Class - FUSION Mineral Paint Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 05/12/2023 - 5:34am
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June 17, 2023 - 11:00am Learn the technique and tricks of FUSION Mineral Paint! This Workshop takes you through the Basics 101 of FUSION Mineral Paint application and product knowledge.
Students will be painting a photo frame to take with them at the end of class. Class fee is $50 and includes instruction, all materials, and 1 Pint of FUSION Mineral Paint to take home with you.
Pre-registration is required, call 775-461-0050 or stop into MidTown Marketplace at 104 Corbett St in Carson City to reserve your seat.
Andrew Strom wins NAA "Spring Has Sprung" Show People's Choice Award
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 7:34pm
The Nevada Artists Association Gallery would like to congratulate Andrew Strom for winning the People's Choice Award from the just-ended "Spring Has Sprung Show" for his photograph, "Thomsen Harbor At Dusk".
This photo was taken in Sitka, Alaska and is currently for sale @ the Gallery through the "Just the Right Size Show" which ends June 16. This piece is on metal under acrylic and is quite impressive.
The Nevada Artists Association Gallery is Your Local Art Marketplace. 449 W. King Street, Carson City. Free and open to the public Tuesday-Sunday 12-4pm. www.nevadaartists.org.
Western Nevada College brings manufacturing course to NDOC inmates in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 4:50pm
In early 2021, Maxwell Hurt-Lewis found himself homeless and jobless in Reno. “As a result, I was running amok. I was really living for nothing,” he said. “I was making irresponsible decisions that led me to prison.”
As he prepares for his release from the Nevada Department of Corrections this year, he’s hoping the skills he’s gained while incarcerated can help him avoid returning to that lifestyle.
Carson City's Fremont principal will spend night on school roof if students raise $10K
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 2:35pm
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May 17, 2023 (All day) Students at J.C. Fremont Elementary School in Carson City will participate in the Fremont Fun Run on May 17, 2023. This event not only encourages physical fitness and teamwork amongst students, it will also raise funds to directly support the programs our Fremont community deserves and loves.
Construction underway for ‘Altair’ complex, buildings demolished on Stewart, William
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/11/2023 - 12:56pm
If you’ve recently driven in the area of Stewart and E. William Street in Carson City, you may have noticed a few vacancies in the landscape.
The strip mall that once held Dubois Health Food Center, as well as the shops at the corner of Stewart and Washington, have all been torn down. The site also once housed the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad engine shops, which were demolished in 1991.
