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June 2023

Sunday Thunderstorm in Carson City

Lightning
Event Date: 
June 11, 2023 - 6:00pm

A good light show in Carson City.

Obituary: Lynn Neil White

Lynn Neil White was born on a Monday. A day that is indicative of how he approached his life with resolute goals and fierce determination. A person of intent and accomplishment, one to finish whatever it was he started, he made his life full and complete.

Northern Nevada gardens: A friend's mini arboretum offers patchwork of colors and textures

My friend Pat is quite the perennial gardener. She has volunteered at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum for almost 20 years, gardening, planting and maintaining their gardens. Every year the Arboretum holds a plant sale. I have never attended, but I hear the plant selection is fantastic, offering many unique plants for our area.

A Chautauqua Workshop and Rosie the Riveter Kick Off June at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
June 17, 2023 - 10:00am

A Chautauqua workshop and Chautauqua performance, by nationally acclaimed Chautauquan Mary Ann Jung, will be held Saturday, June 17 of the 2023 Dangberg Summer Festival.

Carson City's Galaxy Theatre remains closed; sidewalks impassable following Saturday's storm

Galaxy Theater security monitored Sunday night's weather for further damage due to Saturday's mud slide and rainstorm in Carson City. As of Sunday night, Galaxy Theatre remained closed.

Sunday's Carson City Symphony concert moved indoors at North Room, Governor's Mansion

Organizers of today's (Sunday) Carson City Symphony concert have decided to move the venue indoors at the Governor's Mansion' North Room (Larry Ruvo Stateroom).

Music Director David Bugli consulted several weather reporting systems (apps, websites, etc.), and has received several concerned calls and emails, and thus came to the conclusion that the chance of rain during the concert is more than likely.

Substance use among youth the focus of family parent education night hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services

Event Date: 
June 14, 2023 - 5:30pm
Carson City Juvenile Services next monthly Parent Education Night is Wednesday, June 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carson City Probation Office, 740 S. Saliman Road Carson City.

Capital City Arts Initiative celebrates 20th year; Director Sharon Rosse to speak to Carson Rotarians

Event Date: 
June 13, 2023 - 12:00pm

The Capital City Arts Initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn about the organization and its impact on our community at the next club meeting, Tuesday June 13. The public is invited to attend the noon luncheon which takes place in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day - Spring

Event Date: 
June 17, 2023 - 9:00am

Join us for a morning of land-healing, intensely gratifying, ecosystem restoration work.

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on, in-the-field event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem function and the wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe.

Healthy forests and meadows act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers will be provided training, equipment, refreshments, giveaways and lunch. In partnership with the Washoe Environmental Protection Department.

More reader photos from Saturday's rain and hail storm over Carson City

Here are some Carson Now reader photos of Saturday's flood and hailstorm around Carson City.