Ready for some weekend warmup fun? Ditch the usual Friday night routine and head down to Mills Park in Carson City as Family Fun Fridays return, promising an exciting way to kick off your weekend. This free, weekly event at Mills Park is the perfect recipe for creating lasting memories, filled with vibrant entertainment, delicious eats, and movies under the stars.
Far Beyond the Walls is an unusual exhibition that involves 22 artists, 7 solo exhibitions and 2 group shows. Visual art, poetry and soundscapes will temporarily transform the cell housing, medical and culinary spaces of the historic and recently decommissioned Nevada State Prison at 3301 Warmsprings Court, Carson City, Nevada 89701.
Carson City Supervisor Maurice White has set the Nevada Day Parade in his sights due to their policy disallowing campaigning within the parade.
During the 2022 parade, issues rose to their breaking point after fist fights broke out along the parade route, which turned out to be political in nature.
The extravagant, lauded and inimitable Menagerie Oddities Market, whose credo is, “This Ain't Yer Grannies Craft Fair”, comes to the Mackay Mansion Museum in Virginia City, Nevada on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 am to 7 pm.
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has scheduled consumer sessions on Tuesday, June 25, to hear public comments regarding NV Energy’s applications to adjust deferred energy rates charged to customers.
This Saturday morning, volunteers will lace up their boots, pull on their gloves, and help protect Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects taking place at the Tallac Historic Site on Tahoe’s South Shore.
Get in the Act! Arts in Action & Nevada Arts Council
Come join us in Dayton for "Chapters of Our Life," an original theater presentation based on the real life stories of senior citizens that inspire us to approach life with a joyful attitude.
The Carson City Schools Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the election of Mr. Jon Hager as the new president. Hager will govern and lead the affairs of the nonprofit organization, which funds programs and projects in the Carson City School District that are not typically covered by the traditional education budget.
Join us for our Intimate Fourth of July Spectacular on July 4, starting at 7 p.m. and ending when the Virginia City fireworks show is finished. This is a truly special annual event in a unique venue away from the crowds, designed to offer a relaxing, tasteful, and festive event with one-of-a-kind views of the fireworks.
The Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Sugah, a delightful 5-year-old pup whose name perfectly mirrors her sweet and gentle personality.
There is no better place than Lake Tahoe during summer. Clear skies, warm sand, and clean, blue water greet hundreds of thousands of fun-seekers. But it doesn’t stay that way all by itself.
The final counts are in, here are the final unofficial 2024 Primary Election results from Carson City.
Mail-in ballots postmarked by election day were still being counted, which is why results have still been coming in this week. A number of mail-in ballots were also held to be processed after election day to help with voter anonymity, according to Emily Toups, Deputy Clerk of Elections.
Cooler temperatures over the past few days will come to an end as a gradual warming trend takes over for the remainder of the week, with temperatures expected to soar to near 100 around Carson City and surrounding counties by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Get ready to raise your glass and start dancing when Sierra Roc takes the stage at the Capital City Brewfest this Saturday, June 22 in Downtown Carson City. More than two dozen brewers and several food trucks will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza from 3 to 8 p.m. Sierra Roc will perform on the Plaza’s stage.
Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday June 19, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
Enjoy a diverse array of musical talents June 22 to August 24, 2024 on the Brewery Arts Center’s brand new outdoor stage for the 8th season of Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by Connections Central.
Join the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space department for a morning of volunteering on Thursday, June 20. Join us at 8 a.m. at the Linear Ditch Trail section behind Fremont Elementary School to help us pull weeds and dig out invasive thistles.
Celebrate the longest day of the year and start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere with safe solar viewing at the Jack C Davis Observatory on Thursday, June 20.
UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Tuesday afternoon to the Carson City Airport for a report of an airplane that went off the runway.
The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 20 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.
Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday evening, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.
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By Kaitlyn Pannucci
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada are hosting their Annual Golf Classic for the fourteenth year on June 23 at the Genoa Lakes Golf Club to raise funds for the operations of the Carson Valley Club sites. This year’s golf tournament has brought in over $75,000 for the Clubs.
My wife was taking an early morning walk Monday on the east side of Carson City and captured this deer. The deer was ready to run off but decided to wait first so that we could take a picture.
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Carson City Library
Join the Carson City Library for an author event that hits close to home with the release of Virginia City V. Bonanza: A Tale of Merging Histories, published by Rowman & Littlefield. Written by Monette Bebow-Reinhard, the discussion takes place Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Carson City Library, located at 900 N. Roop St., Carson City.
Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police were called early Monday evening to a single vehicle rollover with injuries on I-580 in the northbound lane south of US-50 East.
The Nevada Artists Association is proud to announce the Spirit of America Show featuring 114 entries by 48 Nevada Artists. The winners in each category of the judged Spirit of America Show have been named. Join us for the Artist’s Reception and Awards Presentation on Sunday, June 23 from 2-4pm.
Donna Inversin, President of the Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail, will give a presentation June 25 at the Carson City Senior Center about the nonprofit's effort to find the remaining sections of old rail bed routes and stitch them together to build a Rail-Trail.
Douglas County has named Jessica Stocking as the new director of China Spring Youth Camp, bringing with her a rich background in youth services, program development and experience with helping at-risk adolescents.
Saturday, June 22th at 7pm, Polecat Tavern presents The Scarlet Verbs. Based near Lake Tahoe, Nevada, this trio band has been playing together for over 10 years, delighting audiences with male-female harmonies on favorite songs spanning the decades.
As ballots continue to be processed from last Tuesday's primary election, some Carson City seats are cinched while others are becoming closer by the day.
In order to avoid going to the general election, a candidate must receive 50 percent of the vote plus one. The election will officially be certified during the Carson City Board of Supervisors Canvass of the Vote happening Friday, June 21. It is unclear at this time how many ballots are left to be counted.
Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.
A 66-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of DUI and felony eluding after leading Carson City Sheriff's officers in a brief pursuit Saturday that ended when a sergeant rammed the suspect vehicle to get it to stop.
4-H invites you to join the Carson Cluckers. Join us on June 27 at 5:00pm in our conference room. The Cluckers are looking for more club members! Learn more about poultry and make friends. Event is free to all kids ages 5-18.
Western Nevada College grad Krysta Palmer will attempt to qualify for the Summer Olympics for the second time this week during the U.S. Olympic Diving Trials in Knoxville, Tenn. The 2021 Olympic bronze medalist will compete in the 3-meter synchro springboard diving competition today, Monday, and the 3-meter springboard diving event Thursday and Saturday.
The 2024 KIDS COUNT Data Book, released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, highlights significant challenges in child well-being across Nevada, emphasizing an urgent need for accessible early education. As Nevada works to improve its rankings in child well-being and education, families face critical barriers to accessing early learning opportunities.
The Mile High Jazz Band Association's annual membership meeting and end-of-the-fiscal-year party will be on Sunday, June 30, at 6:00 p.m., at the Carson City Historical Society’s Carriage House, behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson Street, Carson City.
A new agreement between the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and the Nevada Division of Forestry will enhance safe and effective wildfire response across Nevada. The centerpiece of this partnership is the creation of the joint Arc Dome Wildland Fire Module that is focused on planning, monitoring, and responding to wildfires. This initiative represents in shared resources to confront the wildfire crisis.
While staying at the enchanting Renaissance recently, I had a view of the Truckee River, and a half dozen homeless folks dwelling there on her silent shores. They pretty much kept to themselves until a gregarious gentleman came along with something to eat that he passed out to one after another until they were all up and around on the riverbank, bargaining and trading with what little they had to offer. This was quite possibly their main meal for the day, and they were exhibiting great gladness in celebrating it.
The Class of 2024 was celebrated two weeks ago with a free all-night party hosted by Carson High Safe Grad. This event is only made possible because of the generosity of volunteered time and donated resources made available by the following individuals and organizations (businesses marked by an asterisk).
Rabbits are overrunning our property. Initially, it was cute to see tiny bunnies. While cottontails only live 12 to 15 months, they can have two to six litters per year, each with five to six young. They only have a 28-to-29-day gestation period, and females breed again within hours of giving birth.
