October 2023

Carson City health officials to discuss teen vaping epidemic Monday at Parent Education Night

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/29/2023 - 8:05am
Event Date: 
October 30, 2023 - 5:30pm
With a focus on the youth vaping epidemic and health consequences, Carson City Juvenile Services will host a Parent Education Night on Monday, Oct. 30.

Hunter's Moon ending Nevada Day

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/29/2023 - 6:52am
Event Date: 
October 28, 2023 - 6:45pm
Photo by Dena Boyer

The full Hunter's Moon peaked on Saturday night, Oct. 28, capping an eventful Nevada Day celebration in Carson City.

Carson City area road report for week of Oct. 29 to Nov. 5

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/29/2023 - 6:46am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 29 through Nov. 5, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

There will be brief closures on I-580 between northern Carson City and Washoe Valley Sunday morning, Oct. 29 from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Cultural corridor project to highlight Carson City, Carson Valley and Virginia City

Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/29/2023 - 5:05am
Event Date: 
November 7, 2023 - 6:00pm
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By Anna Freeman

Carson City, Carson Valley, and Virginia City have been selected by Travel Nevada to pursue a shared Cultural Corridor project that will help to build our regional tourism economy and support local arts, culture, history, and heritage.

AUCTION for Rockhounds! Geodes, Slab, Petrified Wood and more!

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/28/2023 - 6:55pm
Mason Valley Gem and Mineral Club Lapidary Auction
Event Date: 
November 5, 2023 - 12:00pm
Mason Valley Gem and Mineral Club

It's almost here! The Annual Mason Valley (Yerington) Gem and Mineral Club Auction. Lots of cool rocks, slabs and geodes and lapidary crafts! Don't miss out on this exciting auction! Help support this family friendly organization. Click on the flyer above for information.

Gallery: Nevada Day Parade 2023

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/28/2023 - 6:34pm
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Happy Nevada Day, Carson City! Enjoy these photos taken during the 2023 Nevada Day Parade.

Family Friendly Fun continues at Stewart and Telegraph Saturday

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/28/2023 - 1:49pm
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Just because the parade is over doesn’t mean the fun is! Head down to Stewart and Telegraph behind the Nugget for family friendly fun!

There are a number of vendors, multiple bounce houses, a put-put golf course, live music from Burning Man art cars, face painting, Cotton Candy Clouds art stations and bunny cuddles, and so much more!

Nevada Day Parade begins with helicopter airlift of American flag

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/28/2023 - 11:19am
Carson City Sheriff's Office Leads the Parade
Airlifted American Flag Begins the Parade with the National Anthem
Airlifted American Flag Begins the Parade with the National Anthem
Event Date: 
October 28, 2023 (All day)
By Matt Fiske

The Nevada Day celebration began with a helicopter air lifted American Flag flown over Carson City as the National Anthem plays while the Carson City Sheriff's Office leads the parade down Carson Street.

Animal adoptions ongoing throughout, following parade

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/28/2023 - 10:41am
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Are you ready for your new best friend? Animal adoptions by the Nevada Humane Society are taking place throughout the parade as well as offering.

There are a number of animals available including kittens, puppies and adult dogs.

Genoa Lakes Ladies' Golf Club Senior Cup tourney winners announced

Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 10/28/2023 - 10:38am
By Barb Wilson

Fifteen members, age 70 and over, participated in the 3rd annual Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club (GLLGC) Senior Cup Tournament at the Lakes course in September.