November 2023
'Firescaping Fundamentals' with Fire Adapted Nevada on tap Wednesday in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 10:35am
Event Date:
November 8, 2023 - 6:00pm In wildfire-prone areas, safeguarding your home is a practical precaution. Simple measures, like creating defensible space and retrofitting your home with fire resistant upgrades, can significantly reduce risks.
Carson City Classic Cinema presents 'The Old Man and the Sea' this Tuesday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 9:41am
Event Date:
November 7, 2023 - 5:30pm The Carson City Cinema Club presents “The Old Man and the Sea” (1958) on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street-the old Catholic church.
Carson High Senior Spotlight: Anthony Booth brings determination, appreciation to his final year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 8:30am
Perseverance is the word we think of when we think of Anthony Booth. Not only has Anthony proved himself to be determined during his time in high school, but he has also done so with a quiet strength and kindness.
Remembering Carson City's 'Crazy Fox' Master Barber Ricardo Romero
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 7:42am
Event Date:
November 11, 2023 - 10:00am In Loving Memory of Ricardo Romero aka "Crazy Fox" Sept. 19, 1937 to Oct. 25, 2023. Known to many as “Crazy Fox" Ricardo Romero, an honorably discharged member of the armed forces, was a barber who mastered the profession for more than 60 years.
Carson City road report for week of Nov. 6-12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/05/2023 - 7:37am
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Nov. 6-12, 2023. The following roads will be closed for maintenance work:
Sierra Nevada BCAPL Thursday Scotch Doubles Partners Weekly Scores
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 6:21pm
Thursday 8 Ball BCA Scotch Doubles Pool League, 18 week Summer Pool League Session, Carson City Division August 2023
Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary to host Murder Mystery Dinner at Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 6:18pm
Event Date:
December 2, 2023 - 5:00pm Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary will be holding an interactive murder mystery dinner on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at the Governor's Mansion, Nevada Room with doors opening at 5:00PM.
The murder mystery is entitled "Naughty Santa". Ticket cost is $70.00 per ticket and will include the murder mystery put on by the Funtime Theatre, buffet dinner, no-host bar featuring wine, beer, and soft drinks, door prizes, raffle and silent auction.
New chapter for Douglas County School District as Superintendent Lewis leaves
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 3:03pm
The Douglas County School Board accepted the resignation of Superintendent Keith Lewis during a special meeting on Wednesday, November 1.
The motion to accept his resignation and termination agreement was passed 5-2, with Trustees Linda Gilkerson, Tony Magnotta, Carey Kangas, Katherine Dickerson, and President Susan Jansen voting yes to authorize Lewis’ resignation and authorize payments in accordance with his agreement. Clerk David Burns and Vice President Doug Englekirk were opposed.
Pins for the Porch: Bowl-A-Thon and Silent Auction Dec. 3 at Home Grown Bowl, formerly Carson Lanes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 2:09pm
Event Date:
December 3, 2023 - 1:00pm The Porch Movement – a local 501c3 non-profit created to uproot the loneliness epidemic and build community - hosts a fundraiser on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Home Grown Bowl, 4600 Snyder Ave., Carson City.
“We invite neighbors from Carson Valley, Carson City, and surrounding areas to join us for some family fun while supporting our effort to uproot the loneliness epidemic and build more connected and resilient communities,” said The Porch Movement founder/organizer Tammy Claughton.
Saturday sunrise over the Pine Nut Mountains
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/04/2023 - 1:48pm
Event Date:
November 4, 2023 - 7:00am Gorgeous sunrise over the Pine Nut Mountains photographed Nov. 4 off Long Valley Road, Gardnerville Ranchos.
