Carson City Rotarians to talk child development at next club meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/29/2023 - 8:12amThe Child Development Center at Western Nevada Community College plays an important role at the school and in our community. Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn about the center and its future at the club’s next meeting which takes place Tuesday, Jan. 31 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.
Capital City CIRCLES hosts Feb. 1 'Meet the Authors' night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/29/2023 - 5:10am"Education is the key that unlocks hope and possibility" - Dr. G.
There is always room for hope, and it is C.I.R.CL.E.S. hope to help break the cycles of poverty in our community. Regardless of where you come from, what your childhood looked like, and what you believe in, education is the source of making healthier decisions that impact our lives.
Build2Win Workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/28/2023 - 9:04pmYOUR FUTURE IN YOUR OWN HANDS! A Workshop on CCMC 17.10 (Common Open Space Developments) and Growth Management.
CCMC 17.10 allows for mini lot sizes in exchange for so-called “Open Space.”
Growth Management sets the number of new houses that can be built each year.
Decide what YOU want for Carson City?
Growth everywhere with vertical boxes stacked over each other in a 6,000 sq ft lot?
Prepare for the Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission joint special meeting on March 3rd at Western Nevada College by attending this workshop in advance.
Champagne, Chocolate, and Jewelry Show at Artsy Fartsy Feb. 11
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/28/2023 - 2:00pmJoin Artsy Fartsy as we celebrate LOVE, the love of chocolate, Champagne, and Jewelry. Over 10 Northern Nevada artists have been hard at work creating one-of-a-kind jewelry designs for your enjoyment.
Many of the artists will be on hand to talk about their designs and give demonstrations of the creating process.
Carson City invites community to East William Complete Streets information meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/28/2023 - 11:05amCarson City will host an informational meeting to update the community on 60 percent design concepts and receive input for the East William Complete Streets Project. The City held a preliminary design meeting in May 2022.
CASA of Carson City seeks volunteers to help advocate for children in court
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/28/2023 - 8:46amVOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Are you thinking about volunteering to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? Do you feel like you need a bit more information? Well, we are opening our doors to you!
'Coffee with Lisa:' Join Carson City Ward 4 Supervisor every second Wednesday to discuss the city, issues, and more
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 2:00pmCarson City Ward 4 Supervisor Lisa Schuette will begin holding a monthly Coffee with Lisa on Wednesday, February 8, from 7 to 8 am at the Cracker Box restaurant.
Everyone is welcome to come and discuss issues they care about.
Schuette will be holding the coffee gatherings on the second Wednesday of each month.
Open Mic, Art Receptions, Music and more: Events Happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 11:38amHappy Friday Carson City! I hope you're staying warm, and having fun! In need of some inspiration on how to spend your time this weekend? Look no further.
Let's take a look to see what's going on this weekend in Carson City and beyond.
Genoa lakes open house ad in-story 4X
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 10:35amGenoa lakes valentines ad in-story 4X
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 10:17amVirginia Truckee Railroad seeks riders to solve a Valentine's Day murder mystery
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 10:10amThe story of the Valentine’s Day Massacre has long been part of our fascination with organized crime and mob bosses. Six men associated with Mob Boss Bugs Moran entered a warehouse on Chicago’s North Side on February 14, 1929 and no one came out alive.
Prison reform advocate to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/27/2023 - 5:09amThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Jodi Hocking, Executive Director of Return Strong, a grassroots organization born in the heart of the pandemic by a group of women with incarcerated loved ones who came together to fight for transparency and accountability in Nevada's prisons.
Eastern Sierra history program Sunday looks at the 'Mailman of the Sierra' Snowshoe Thompson
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 1:20pmThis Sunday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m., Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history speaker series with a Chautauqua style presentation on 'Snowshoe Thompson, Mailman of the Sierra."
Carson City Park Ranger-led event features junior orienteering this Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 10:20amHappy New Year from the Carson City Park Rangers! Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun and exciting adventures.
Brubeck Brothers Quartet featuring Lucas Pino, saxophone and Roxy Coss, saxophone at UNR Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/26/2023 - 9:38amThe Brubeck Jazz Summit is a one-week, intensive educational program in jazz performance for 30 exceptionally talented students from around the world, hosted by Classical Tahoe at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe.
Students join today’s top jazz faculty, guest artists, and master teachers for combo rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, jam sessions, and performances. Join us for three jazz concerts under the stars.
Tickets: $35-200. Student and Rush tickets available.
Location: Classical Tahoe Ricardi Pavilion at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
ComputerCorps volunteers needed
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:23pmDo you have any time to share and give to a community organization?
ComputerCorps is an internationally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to computer technology and skills training for the under-served families, while eliminating electronic scrap (escrap) in our nations’ landfills.
Jimbo Scott Band performs Feb. 10 at CVIC Hall in Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 2:32pmThe Jimbo Scott Band will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. Jimbo Scott has one of those voices that makes you stop, walk into the venue you were about to pass by, and see who is singing.
Nevada Humanities exhibition reveals new perspectives of Nevada landscapes
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 2:14pmNevada Humanities presents a new exhibition, Lifting the Veil: Interpretations of Space in the Nevada Landscape, that allows viewers to experience Nevada through artworks focused on the diverse elements of the Nevada landscape.
Douglas County Democratic Women will host Justice Elissa Cadish at February Luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 11:00amDouglas County Democratic Women
Luncheon and Program February 6th, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Note new location: Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center
1477 Old US 395, Gardnerville
Our guest speaker is Nevada Supreme Court Justice Elissa Cadish
Topic: "Ten Things You Didn't Know About the Nevada Supreme Court"
To RSVP, email jkw@gbis.com or call Katherine at (775) 267-0539 by February 1.
Little league 2X
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/25/2023 - 10:55amWednesday honkytonk with Jennifer Grant at Nashville Social Club in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 9:03pmCome dance with us Wednesday at The Nashville Social Club in Carson City featuring country diva Jennifer Grant and her band.
Nevada State Museum lecture Thursday in Carson City features the Frémont Cannon
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 5:41pmThe Nevada State Museum hosts monthly lectures on Nevada history on the fourth Thursday of every month. In January, the Frances Humphrey Lecture Series will showcase “The Frémont Cannon Resurfaces” by Dr. Gene Hattori, Ph.D., Curator of Anthropology.
TOCCATA presents Elizabeth Pitcairn in concert at CVIC Hall in Minden
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 5:38pmElizabeth Pitcairn will perform a concerto with "attractive melodies and colorful virtuosity and orchestration" on the 'Red Mendelssohn Stradivarius' violin with the TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus on Feb. 14, 2023, 7 PM, CVIC Hall in Minden. The orchestra and chorus will perform Mendelssohn's Elijah.
4x4 Only Show N Shine happening May 6 at Carson City's Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 2:49pm4x4 Show N Shine at beautiful Fuji Park in Carson City , across from Costco. Bigger and Better than Ever!! NEW - Best Overland Rig and BadA$$ Monster Rig Categories. And everyone's favorite Best in Show, Peoples Choice and Sh*tBox category. Food truck and vendors.
And new this year, a swap meet, hosted by Nevada Four Wheel Drive Association!
See more details at https://www.775ofr.com/. Pre-registration only $10 (before April 22). Free for Spectators. Vendors welcome - only $25/space. See https://www.775ofr.com/ for more information.
Carson City’s A to Zen hosts $5 movie night tonight: Rocky
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 2:08pmCome down to A to Zen in Carson City tonight, Tuesday Jan. 24 for movie night. The movie tonight being shown is Rocky and begins at 7 p.m.
Le Visage billboard ladies night 1/2X
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 1:57pmJoin Prestige Senior Living for a free webinar Thursday on healthy brain practices
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 11:05amTo kick off the new year, Prestige Senior Living is committed to helping older adults achieve their health and fitness resolutions. Prestige Senior Living invites the local community to attend a free webinar hosted by neuroscientist and aging expert Dr. Rob Winningham, on healthy brain practices and wellness in mind, body and spirit.
Carson City's Ron Wood Center receives $200K in Bombas socks for families, nonprofits in need
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/24/2023 - 10:08amRon Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City received $200,000 worth of Bombas socks to share with families in need and our non-profit partners.
Black History Month Essay Contest
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 7:53pmThe Northern Nevada Cultural Foundation,a 501-(c-3) in partnership with the Alpha Nu Nu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is sponsoring a Black History Month essay contest. The contest is open to all students attending Carson City schools in grades 6-12. This year's theme is "Black Resistance: Creating Communities of Care and Collaboration."
Labor Roundtable Discussion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/23/2023 - 2:15pmJoin the NV Dems Organizing Team for a discussion on Labor Policy! We want to talk to working Nevadans about your priorities ahead of the 2023 Legislative Session. Help us make your voice heard!