EPA extends comment period, meets Feb. 1 for Carson River Mercury Superfund proposed plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 11:20amThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting and has extended its public comment period for a proposed plan to the Carson River Mercury Superfund Site.
Carson City's Ideas On Tap highlights Black History Month topics at Feb. 9 discussion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 10:15amIdeas On Tap February's topic of discussion will highlight Black History Month honoring the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. History, including the civil rights movement and their artistic cultural and political achievements.
Northern Nevada Development Authority hosts annual State of the Counties breakfast Jan. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/23/2022 - 5:05amNorthern Nevada Development Authority's The Business Edge will host its signature annual State of the Counties breakfast meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at Casino Fandango in Carson City. Doors open at 7 a.m.
Family Bingo at Carson Mall to benefit Thorn
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/22/2022 - 10:29pmCome and join us! Play BINGO benefiting Thorn!! Thorn is a organization that helps stop sex trafficking here in this world.
Admission: $20 per person includes 6 cards for 10 games
Additional game cards are $5 (must pay for the first $20)
$2 per dabber
Admission: $20 per person includes 6 cards for 10 games
Additional game cards are $5 (must pay for the first $20)
$2 per dabber
Gift cards will be the prizes
Lyon County Republican Central Committee LDD
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/22/2022 - 8:26pmFebruary 5th, 2022, at 5:30PM. Tickets only $50.00 until we run out. Limited seating. Contact Eventbrite: Lyon County Nevada Lincoln Day Dinner 2022. Dinner is at Pioneer Crossing Convention Center, 11 Main Street, Yerington, NV 89447
The Proscenium Players present ‘Four Weddings and an Elvis’
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/22/2022 - 10:00amFour Weddings and an Elvis is coming to the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City! The Proscenium Players, Inc. is performing the hilarious 4-part comedy, written by Nancy Frick.
Show dates are February 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th at 7:30 p.m. and February 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th and 2:00 p.m.
The play centers in a small Las Vegas wedding chapel that is host to some quirky characters in their outlandish nuptials.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/21/2022 - 4:57pmNo matter what spectrum of scholarship you achieved, you will be able to relate to at least one of the characters in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Carson Valley Community Theatre’s upcoming production.
Historic Coin Press No. 1 Demonstrations Saturdays at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/21/2022 - 12:35pmHistorical Coin Press No. 1 at the Nevada State Museum, Carson City, has resumed demonstrations Saturdays in January and February, with the minting of a commemorative medallion honoring Western explorer John C. Fremont.
Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir To Begin Spring Session on Tuesday, Jan. 25
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/21/2022 - 11:23amCarson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will begin the Spring Session on Tuesday, January 25, from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., upstairs at the First United Methodist Church, 412 W. Musser Street in Carson City.
Carson City Rotarians to learn about law enforcement stress management
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/21/2022 - 8:05amLaw enforcement officers face enormous stress and mental health demands while on the job. Unfortunately, that stress can lead to burn out, PTSD, substance abuse, leaving the career and even suicide.
Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn how the officers in the Carson City Sheriff’s Office manage those challenges at the club’s next meeting, Tuesday, Jan. 25 at noon.
Sip N shop Friday night at Carson City's MidTown Marketplace
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/20/2022 - 1:45pmWine tasting and shopping, this Friday night Jan. 21 at MidTown Marketplace, 104 Corbett St., in Carson City is from 5pm-7pm.
'Bingocize' offered at Carson City Senior Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 3:18pmTaught by UNR Cooperative Extension, Bingocize is a 12-week, evidence-based health promotion program. Bingocize combines exercise and health information with the familiar game of bingo, which has shown to be a great, fun way to get seniors moving and socializing.
Living the Good Life to close after more than 7 years serving food and live music in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 9:50amAfter seven and a half years, Carson City’s Living the Good Life Nightclub Bistro and Lounge will be closing.
According to owner Gina Rohrer, the reason is because the owners of the building declined to renew her lease, and they did not provide a reason.
CCAI art exhibition at WNC's Bristlecone Gallery features 'Figure Studies' by Phyllis Shafer
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 9:13amDecades of demonstrations created while teaching classical life drawing classes comprise CCAI’s exhibition, "Phyllis Shafer: Figure Studies (Yes, that Phyllis Shafer)", in Western Nevada College’s Bristlecone Gallery.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to hear slaughterhouse appeal Feb. 3
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 01/19/2022 - 7:55amIn late December, a group of residents filed an appeal of the Carson City Planning Commission’s approval awarding a Special Use Permit to Carson Valley Meats for a proposed USDA meat processing facility on Highway 50.
Hammer and Stain Carson City hosts Feb. 12 couples Charcuterie board workshop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/18/2022 - 5:45pmWe are so excited to partner with Carson City's own, Alejandra of Grazed.Nv to host our charcuterie board night out! Join us on Saturday, Feb 12 at 6 p.m. for a unique Valentine's night out. This class is for two people per ticket which gets you charcuterie for two and a board to work on together.
Eastern Sierra program at Wylder Resort Hope Valley focuses on legendary Snowshoe Thompson
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/17/2022 - 5:42pmWylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a living history, Chautauqua style presentation by local historian David Woodruff on Sierra Nevada legend Snowshoe Thompson.
Eagle Valley Children's Home On-site Job Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/17/2022 - 10:13amCheck out Eagle Valley Children's Home On-site Job Fair, 2300 Eagle Valley Ranch Road in North Carson City
on Tuesday, January 18th from 1 pm to 6 pm.
Employment Opportunities available are:
Rotarians to learn about Carson City community radio, My Soul University Radio Hour
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/17/2022 - 9:12amDid you know that Carson City has its own community radio station? KNVC airs on 95.1 FM and is home to several locally-produced shows. Learn about one of these, My Soul University Radio Hour, when host Kitty McKay joins the Rotary Club of Carson City’s meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 18.
Carson Chamber Singers to begin rehearsals for spring concerts
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/17/2022 - 7:30amThe Carson Chamber Singers, a performing group of the Carson City Symphony Association, will begin rehearsals on Tuesday, Jan. 25, for spring concerts in May.
Carson City-based English Language Learners offers three new, free U.S. citizenship classes
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/16/2022 - 11:58amEnglish Language Learners have three new 12-week free U.S. citizenship classes starting this January.
Carson Comedy Club presents celebrity comedian Jimmy Failla Jan. 28-29; additional shows added
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/16/2022 - 9:52amUPDATE: Two additional showtimes have been added at 9:30 p.m. on Jan 28 and 29. Both 8 p.m. shows are sold out.
The Carson Comedy Club presents celebrity comedian Jimmy Failla, hosted by comedian Brian Lee on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28-29 at the Carson Nugget.
CV Sertoma Annual Coat Drive ending soon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 2:11pmThese are the final days of CV Sertoma's annual coat drive. You still have time to clear out your closets and bring your new or gently used coats, jackets, sweaters, blankets, hats, mittens and gloves, and scarves -- and new socks -- to one of our blue barrel locations in Douglas County and Carson City.
Carson City Sheriff's Office to host Winter 2022 Citizen Academy starting Feb. 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 1:31pmThe Carson City Sheriff's Office will be offering its Winter 2022 Citizen Academy this coming February.
This session will run 10 consecutive weeks from Wednesday, February 16th through Wednesday, April 20th. Classes will meet in the Ormsby Room located at 911 E Musser St.
Carson High School Photography Students exhibit 'Photo Finished 2022'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 10:00amTwelve Carson High School’s Advanced Photography students have their work in "Photo Finished 2022" at the Brick. This exhibition presents their creative projects based on four years of studying with teacher Kara Ferrin.
Annual 4-H fabric sale returns in 2022 to Carson City's Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/15/2022 - 8:00amThe popular 4-H Fabric sale returns to Fuji Park Exhibit Hall building, 701 Clear Creek Road, Carson City, on Saturday, Feb. 5 and Sunday, Feb. 6.
Doug Walther on The Brother Dan Show, Jan. 24
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 1:47pmOn Monday, January 17, The Brother Dan Show will feature local singer/songwriter Doug Walther. Having first picked up a guitar at the age of 12, Doug began writing and recording after retiring from a 30-year career as a state’s attorney, and released his first CD, “Old School”, a mix of original songs and cover tunes, in 2018. His follow-up CD, “Sit Back and Try to Relax”, was released in 2020.
Carson City Historical Society Hosts ‘The Sutro Tunnel and Its Restoration’ Lecture, Presentation
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/13/2022 - 7:50amCarson City Historical Society (CCHS) is proud to host a lecture and presentation on "The Sutro Tunnel and Its Restoration," on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom. The guest speaker is Chris Pattison, Project Manager of the Friends of Sutro Tunnel.
Carson Mall presents a Valentine's Cruise Murder Mystery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/12/2022 - 10:22pmEverything is going wrong on the “Valentine in Venice” harbor cruise aboard the Love Bucket. First, the water is unusually choppy so people are feeling queasy. Second, the package deal, priced at $30 per couple, went viral as “The Cheapest Date Ever,” stirring up worldwide ridicule.
Blues guitarist Tony G on The Brother Dan Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/11/2022 - 6:43pmLocal blues guitarist Tony G returns to The Brother Dan Show on January 17. Member of local band The Whiskey Preachers as well as half of the duo Phatman and Robin, Tony proved to be an audience favorite in his previous appearance on the show.