July 2023
Historic Fourth Ward School Museum presents 'Steppin’ Back in Time, Steampunk Soiree!' fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 1:33pm
Event Date:
August 19, 2023 - 6:30pm VIRGINIA CITY — Don't miss the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum's 6th Annual “Steppin' Back in Time” fundraiser event: A Steampunk Soiree! Join us as we "step back" to the 1860’s -1890’s — a time of invention and innovation as we explore the marvels of technology and many ‘firsts’ that sprung up from the Comstock mining.
Carson City Save Marts, FoodMaxx barred from selling liquor through end of July
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:20pm
Carson City Supervisors voted Thursday to bar Carson City Save Marts from selling liquor at their locations after it was determined that the corporation, which operates three stores including FoodMaxx within the capital city, has been operating without a valid liquor manager for the past 15 months.
Carson City approves union agreement with fire fighters, sheriff’s office associations
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 10:50am
Carson City Supervisors voted Thursday to approve union agreements with both the Carson City Fire Fighters Association, as well as the Carson City Sheriff’s Supervisory Association.
The agreement with the Carson City Sheriff’s Association will retroactively apply a salary adjustment to employees with a rank of sergeant from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2028, with an estimated impact of $4.8 million.
Youth Theatre Carson City's production of 'The Wizard of Oz' begins this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 9:59amEvent Date:
July 21, 2023 (All day)
July 28, 2023 (All day)
Youth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz, Youth Edition, playing eight performances weekends July 21-30, 2023 in the Bob Boldrick Theatre at the Carson City Community Center.
Back to School Kuts event gives free haircuts for Carson City area students
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 9:20am
Event Date:
August 6, 2023 - 12:00pm Salon Emerald and Hideaway Hair Lounge are thrilled to be able to make a difference in the lives of our local children. We want to make sure that every student has self-confidence about their appearance for their upcoming school year. A fresh haircut can go a long way toward accomplishing that.
Wednesday evening clouds over Washoe Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 8:28am
Don't let the high altitude fool you: Keeping cool while fishing Sierra lakes and rivers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 8:11am
Hello fellow anglers. No matter where you go, you will not be able to outrun the heat of the day. I talked with a friend in Alabama the other day. She told me it got to 95 degrees at her location, while here in Carson Valley the temperature was 102 degrees.
Tickets available for 14th Grateful Harvest Dinner to benefit Carson City's Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 7:53amEvent Date:
September 18, 2023 - 5:00pm
Tickets are on sale for the 14th annual Grateful Harvest Dinner taking place Monday, Sept. 18, at Nashville Social Club in Carson City. This annual event is The Greenhouse Project's primary fundraiser with proceeds allowing the organization to continue its work of agricultural education and growing food for the community's food insecure.
Free program for kids offered through Flavors of India in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/20/2023 - 7:46am
Event Date:
July 24, 2023 (All day) We would like to offer this program to all the kids in Carson City. All fees paid by Flavors of India. Family meals will be provided so you don't have to worry about going home and cook for your family.
Carson City landfill fire extinguished after five days, fire chief says; cause still unknown
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/19/2023 - 4:15pm
According to Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon, the landfill fire was extinguished early Monday after burning for a little over five days.
Shortly before 5 p.m. late Wednesday afternoon, firefighters were dispatched to the landfill for what was initially reported as a 50 foot by 50 foot active fire. The landfill was closed Thursday while firefighters worked to suppress the flames, but reopened on Friday for the public.
