Events Calendar

Sportsbook favors Mardy Fish, Tony Romo to win American Century Championship at Tahoe

Jeff Munson — Sat, 06 Jul 2024 21:17:49 +0000

Event Date:

July 12, 2024 (All day)

Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com

Former champions Tony Romo and Mardy Fish, along with active pro-athletes Austin Reaves and Joe Pavelski, are the top-line favorites to win the 35th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, according to Caesars Sportsbook odds.

The July 12-14 tournament will also include the Kelce brothers, with Travis (200/1) predicted to place better than his older brother Jason (350/1), who will be a first-time player this year.

Fish, the 2020 champion, is favored to win with 5/2 odds, followed by Romo (15/4) for the July 12-14 competition. Fish placed 2nd in the 2023 tournament behind champion Stephen Curry, who is unable to defend his title this year as he pursues a gold medal for USA Basketball at the Olympic Games in Paris. Romo, former All-Pro quarterback and now prominent NFL TV analyst, is a three-time American Century Champion, winning the tournament in 2018, 2019, and 2022.

The third choice on the board is first-time participant Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard, who declared himself the best golfer in the NBA last year. Reaves sits at 5/1, ahead of Dallas Stars center Joe Pavelski (11/2), who was knocked out of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the semifinals just a few weeks ago. At 6/1 odds are Hall of Fame pitcher and baseball TV analyst John Smoltz, three-time American Century Champion (2015-17) and Mark Mulder, the former All-Star pitcher for the Oakland Athletics and St. Louis Cardinals.

Former star NBA player and head coach Vinny Del Negro, the 2021 tournament champion, sits at 18/1.

Actor Jack Wagner, a two-time American Century Champion (2006, 2011), is listed at 35/1.

The longest shot on the board is Charles Barkley 7500/1. Caesars Sportsbook also has a proposition bet on Barkley, offering betters the opportunity to wager that he will finish in the top 75 of the 90-plus player field.

Annika Sorenstam stands at 7/1 as she embarks on her fifth American Century Championship with four top-six finishes over the years.

Other prominent golfers and their odds to win include NFL quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers (28/1), and first-time participants Trevor Lawrence (350/1) and Joe Flacco (150/1). Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson is listed at 125/1. Rodgers finished fifth in the 2023 tournament, his best performance to date.

Some of the top-performing entertainment stars participating in this year’s championship are country music singer Jake Owen (28/1), celebrity chef Bobby Flay (150/1), and America’s Funniest Home Videos host Alfonso Ribeiro (175/1). Owen and Ribeiro placed in the top 25 in the 2023 competition.

For more information on the tournament, go here. There will be coverage of the tournament on NBC, GOLF Channel and Peacock.

Austin’s House 'Boots and Bling' annual fundraiser features live music with Jake Jacobsen

Jeff Munson — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:15:31 +0000

Event Date:

July 20, 2024 - 4:30pm

Submitted to Carson Now

MINDEN, Nev. — Austin's House, a nonprofit that provides emergency shelter for children in the northern Nevada region and beyond, is in the final weeks of ticket sales for its annual fundraising gala. Previously known as "Denim and Diamonds," the event has been renamed "Boots and Bling" and will be held at the Twisting T-Bar Ranch in Gardnerville on July 20. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m.

The event includes a gourmet BBQ dinner catered by Big Blue Q, featuring St. Louis ribs, grilled chicken, brisket, ranch-style beans, potato salad, green salad, and homemade ice cream sandwiches, a cash bar run by Bike and Brew with beer, wine, and signature cocktails sponsored by Battle Born Wine, live and silent auctions, and entertainment by musician Jake Jacobson. Tickets are on sale for $125 each.

“With 'Boots and Bling' we are creating an experience that reflects the community support that is fundamental to this event and our organization,” said Marla Morris, executive director of Austin’s House. “This gala provides significant funding that allows us to provide services for children in dire situations. We invite the community to join us in making a positive impact while enjoying a memorable evening under the stars.”

Morris added that the business community’s support for the event is also vital to the success of the event.

"We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, whose support enables us to level up our annual gala,” Morris said. “On behalf of Austin’s House, thank you to our current event sponsors — Austin Kirby Foundation, Twisting T-Bar Ranch, Richard and Krissy Wilder, El Dorado Savings Bank, Carson City Toyota, Carson Tahoe Health, Carson Valley Health, Barton Health, Chromalloy, Christensen Automotive Gardnerville, Carson Valley Vet Hospital, Country Financial – Sean Marler, Great Basin Federal Credit Union, Big Blue Q Catering, Battle Born Wine, Thomas and Natalia Vander Laan and SkyFiber Internet. We couldn’t do this event without you!"

For more information on how to become a sponsor, donate auction items, or purchase tickets, go here.

About Austin’s House
Austin's House is an emergency shelter that provides comprehensive care to children up to age 18 who are removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or other maltreatment. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Austin’s House is dedicated to providing stability and support to these children, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.

Live at Reno Public Market: Purusa and JJ Braves

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 21:49:04 +0000

J Braves is a rock artist from Los Angeles on a mission to rattle the foundations of venues coast to coast with his bombastic sound. Influenced by 80's radio hits blended with alternative rock from the 90's and 2000's, JJ Braves delivers massive electric guitar sounds, gigantic synths, and soaring vocals. Supported by aggressive drums, his powerful stage presence leaves audiences energized and engaged.

Purusa is an alternative rock band originally formed in Portland in 1999 by lead singer Kris Kirkman and guitarist Zach Hinkelman. The band has built their reputation over the years touring throughout the West Coast with their blend of blues rock guitar and soul-drenched vocals. They've released top-selling local albums and generated modest college radio airplay nationally, sharing the stage with national acts such as Joe Bonamassa, Sponge, Glen Phillips, Geoff Tate, Indigenous, Dada, Chris Whitley, OURS, and more.

Purusa will perform from 7:00pm to 7:45pm, followed by JJ Braves from 8:00pm to 8:45pm.

Carson City Sheriff's 2024 Night Out at Mills Park around the corner

Jeff Munson — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:25:22 +0000

Event Date:

August 6, 2024 - 5:00pm

Carson City Sheriff's Office

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Sheriff’s Night Out at Mills Park from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. There will be aircrafts, helicopters, law enforcement vehicles, mounted horses, fire engines, giveaways, music, games and more.

The Elks Club will be barbecuing Flocchini hot dogs at a first come first serve basis. CCSO would also like to thank the local Extra Mile convenience stores for donating buns, ice, water and sodas for the event.

The Sheriff’s Night Out initiative aims to raise awareness about crime and substance abuse, garner support for engaging in local anti-crime initiatives, shine a spotlight on community organizations and their services, and enhance neighborhood cohesion and police-community relationships.

Everyone in the community is invited to join us on the first Tuesday of August, to celebrate the positive relationships with all of our public safety entities, military, lateral partners, and other supporting agencies.

The theme for this year's event is centered on “Parks and Recreation.”

According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, “Parks and Recreation play a vital role in the health of a community, as well as impacting potential crime. When families and friends are engaged in positive community drive activities and events, law enforcement challenges are reduced."

The Sheriff's Office "considers the staff and employees of the Parks and Recreation Department to be direct partners and well worth their center placement as this year’s theme," said Sheriff Furlong.

Mills Park will have more than 40 agencies and organizations participating to meet members of the public, answer questions, and take photos.

If you would like to be a sponsor or participate in Sheriff’s Night Out, contact Sgt. Olson at solson@carson.org.

Historic tours of Nevada State Prison in Carson City offered in August, signups underway

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 19:46:05 +0000

Nevada State Prison Preservation Society

August tours at the Nevada State Prison in Carson City are filling up for the summer, and tours are opening soon for the fall.

The Nevada State Prison has an extensive history within Carson City, beginning as the site of the first meetings of the Territorial Legislature, and quickly becoming the Territorial Prison in 1862. With statehood in 1864, it became the Nevada State Prison, and was the only state prison in Nevada until the late 1950s. Until its closing in 2012, Nevada State Prison was one of the oldest prisons still operating in the entire country.

Tours are 90 minutes in duration and include a tour of the death chamber. Tickets are $20 per person. The last tours for 2024 will be in October.

See the link here to purchase tickets.

Carson City Leisure Hour Club’s 2024-25 officers inducted

Mon, 20 May 2024 18:40:00 +0000

Dan Neverett

Carson City’s oldest continuously meeting social organization, the Leisure Hour Club, recently installed new officers for the 2024-25 year.

Sworn in during the organization’s May meeting by past president Debbie Lane were: 1st Vice President/Tours – Gary Yoakum, 2nd Vice President/Programs – Gene Munnings, Shelly Harmon - Treasurer, Dan Neverett – Secretary, and Barbara Cavanagh as Director-at-large. President Ed Schnabel will be sworn in at the club’s September meeting.

In addition, the following appointments for the group’s various chair positions were announced: Friendship – Carol Pitts, Reservations – Mary Lee, Raffle – Pauline Ebersold, Membership – Paula Billman, and Newsletter – Dan Neverett.

The Leisure Hour Club was established in September of 1896 and will begin to celebrate its 128th year with its first dinner meeting on Thursday, September 19. The organization is focused on its goal of promoting knowledge on important issues, science, music and literature. Its motto of "Let knowledge grow from more to more" comes from Tennyson’s poem In Memoriam.