July 2023
Carson City Park Rangers open second 'Team Scorpion Search' event July 28
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 8:46am
Event Date:
July 28, 2023 (All day) Due to the popularity of the Scorpion Search, Park Rangers have opened up a second Team Scorpion Search event scheduled for Friday, July 28, 2023 from 9 to 10 pm. Online registration is required for both Scorpion Search events.
Two dead, driver in custody in crash late Tuesday on US-395 in Reno
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 7:35am
UPDATE: Nevada State Police has identified the driver involved in the fatal crash late Tuesday in Reno. Ermun Ervin Peter was booked Wednesday morning for two counts DUI causing death, two counts failure to render aid, failure to maintain a traffic lane and failure to report.
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Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division is investigating a crash where two vehicle passengers died late Tuesday on US-395 near the North McCarran exit in Reno. Impairment is suspected.
Pine Nuts: Long live the Ombudsman, fighter of bellies full of squalor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/05/2023 - 5:29am
Having been born in Providence Hospital, and having been one lucky person all my Providential life, I thought I should take a little time travel and visit that lucky place of concurrence. So I booked a flight for Washington, D.C.
Hey, Buzz Aldrin’s mother’s name was Marion Moon and as there are no coincidences, I determined to visit the birthplace of my good fortune, Providence Hospital.
Coffee with Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette happening July 12
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 10:37pm
Event Date:
July 12, 2023 - 7:00am Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting Coffee with Lisa on July 12th, 7 am at The Cracker Box.
All are welcome to discuss topics and ideas of interest.
Grocery Outlet in Dayton Joins July Independence from Hunger Campaign
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 10:25pm
The Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has launched its annual July Independence From Hunger Food Drive to combat hunger. The month-long campaign will collect cash donations and pre-made bags of nonperishable foods in-store at more than 400 U.S. locations to be distributed to local food agencies partners.
Champion brings home $500 in inaugural hot dog eating contest at MAX Casino in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 5:59pm
On Tuesday, MAX Casino in Carson City held its inaugural Hot Dog Eating Championship in honor of the Fourth of July.
Six contestants were randomly selected to participate in the contest. Individuals had to sign up as MAX rewards members and were placed into a lottery.
Tickets available for Carson City watercolor art show and auction fundraiser to benefit CIRCLES
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 4:11pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Aug 06 2023 .
August 6, 2023 - 1:00pm Please join us for an Art Show and Auction to raise money for C.I.R.C.L.E.S Initiative on August 6th, 1-4pm, at Adams Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City.
Northern Nevada backyards and landscapes: Become a certified Master Gardener
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 1:46pm
Home gardeners can learn more about successful gardening in Nevada as part of the annual University of Nevada, Reno online Home Horticulture Certificate Program, with registrations open now through July 28.
10th annual Keep Tahoe Red, White and Blue Beach Cleanup happening July 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 12:40pm
Event Date:
July 5, 2023 - 8:00am After Tahoe’s celebrated July 4th festivities, our beaches can become covered with trash, endangering wildlife and the Lake’s clarity.
Fourth of July fireworks, parades, celebrations and more in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Jaedyn Young on Tue, 07/04/2023 - 9:33amEvent Date:
July 4, 2023 (All day)
Independence Day is Tuesday, so if you’re looking for some fun celebrations in Northern Nevada, look no more. Here's several options for family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July.
