Carson Tahoe Health CEO to speak at Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/03/2023 - 11:50pmThe speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Michelle Joy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carson Tahoe Health. CTH is a comprehensive healthcare network composed of two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 20 regional locations. Their reach encompassing Carson City, Lake Tahoe, Minden, Carson Valley, South Reno, Dayton, Yerington, and beyond.
Casting call for 'The Polar Express' on the historic Virginia-Truckee Railroad
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/03/2023 - 12:43pmThe V&T Railway Commission in partnership with the historic Virginia-Truckee Railroad and Rail Events, Inc. (Warner Brothers Inc. Consumer Products) is holding auditions for their annual production of The Polar Express Train Ride, bringing this beloved and inspirational story to life aboard the historic V&T Railroad for the 2023 season.
Realtor Volunteer Days Open House happening Sept. 15 with Spirit of Hope
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 09/03/2023 - 10:32amCome join us for a few hours of fun with Realtor Volunteer Days Open House at Spirit of Hope! We will be serving tea and delicious desserts and finger sandwiches while we receive donations of sheets, towels, pillows and anything else you think we would need to supply our beautiful houses for our wonderful people in need!
Leisure Hour Club Begins Its 127th Year with Historic Winters of the Sierras
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 12:13pmThe Leisure Hour Club will begin its 127th year with their first dinner meeting set for Wednesday, September 20. Presenting at the event will be Mark McLaughlin who will speak about “Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierras.”
CCAI presents Graphics Extraordinaire 2023 through November
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 11:34amCreativity and talent abound in the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Graphics Extraordinaire 2023" exhibition that presents graphic design work by eight Western Nevada College students.
Gold Hill Hotel Historical and Ghost Tours coming Sept. 14
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 10:16amGold Hill Ghost Tours 2023 Season returns Sept. 14. Plan your Dinner and tour for an exciting and Ghostly deal. Enjoy a 5 star meal at the Crown Point Restaurant. Then join the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters for a night to remember! The tours run 2 times a night, Every 2nd and 4th Thursday.
GOED Director to Speak at Upcoming Rotary Club of Carson City Meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 8:49amThe Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), Tom Burns, will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City Meeting. Burns will discuss the state’s current economic condition as well as potential opportunities for growth over the next several years. The meeting takes place Tuesday, September 5th at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.
Volunteer and Tour Guide Training Celebrates Nevada’s Heritage at the Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/02/2023 - 6:18amAs the Nevada State Museum prepares to celebrate another year sharing Nevada’s unique history, the Friends of the Museum are again offering an opportunity for new and experienced volunteers and tour guides to learn more about our region, history, and the State Museum.
Carson City Board of Supervisors to discuss Opioid settlement, a Group Living Project for the homeless, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 1:27pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
Items up for discussion include opioid settlements, a group living project grant, Nevada Day street closures, and more.
Lecture: "Grosh Brothers' Cloud -- No Silver Lining"
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 12:18pmThe educated and articulate Grosh brothers were faced with Shakespearean misfortune almost from the day they left Pennsylvania bound for the California Gold Fields. They also designed an unsuccessful water pressure powered perpetual motion machine and an improved but unsuccessful gold recovery device. They were so close to achieving their goals, including a big strike, but it was almost as if a deliberate and cruel hand of fate was intentionally working against them.
Silver City to Hold Community Yard Sale September 3 & 4
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 8:24amBargains and treasures galore at this two-day Community Yard Sale to benefit the historic Silver City Cemetery.
Odeon Oldies Presents Eilley Bowers portrayed by Kim Harris
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 8:22amOdeon Oldies Talk continues with Kim Harris portraying Eilley Bowers.
Come and enjoy a fantastic evening with us and hear about Eilley Bowers.
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Submitted by admin on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 7:47amFirst Ever Comic Convention coming to Carson City in 2024
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 7:03amKaboom-Con! Northern Nevada will be hosted on September 7th, 2024, at the Carson City Community Center in Carson City, NV. The event will have almost ten thousand square feet of exhibitor floor space.
There will be Cosplay and Art Contests as well as fabulous raffle prizes. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for multiple local 501(c)3 Non-Profits, including Cold Nose Rescue and Sanctuary, with a portion of the net proceeds going to these fantastic organizations.
Funky Fungi the focus of Family Fun Saturday Sept. 9 at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/01/2023 - 6:27amIs it a plant? Is it an animal? No, it's a fungus!
Family Fun Saturday returns to the Nevada State Museum in Carson City with a closer look at "Funky Fungi" on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carson Creepy returns: Can you make a scary movie in just two weeks?
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 3:05pmCarson Creepy is back, Carson City’s annual short-film contest, in which participants have just two weeks to create their spookiest film.
Summer is coming to an end, which means the Halloween season is upon us. Are you a sinister storyteller who loves to create chills?
All Together Now: A Magical Evening Fundraiser for the Douglas County Library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 1:15pmThe Friends of the Douglas County Library, in cooperation with members of the Douglas County Public Library Board of Trustees and library staff, will host “All Together Now – A Magical Evening”, a Gala Fundraiser for the Douglas County Public Library, at the Carson Valley Inn on October 7, 2023. The evening will include a no-host cocktail hour, dinner, live and silent auctions, and a magic show featuring South Lake Tahoe headliner, Robert Hall.
Train rides, beach cleanups, rib cook-off and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond Labor Day weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 9:45amHappy Thursday, Carson City! I hope you're enjoying the cooling weather like I am, but it'll still be warm enough to enjoy Labor Day weekend! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.
Big Brother and the Holding Company, Janis Joplin's original band, performs Sept. 16 in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 8:55amIf you've been enjoying the Brewery Art Center's presentation of the beginnings of psychedelic rock art and posters, there's an opportunity to see another piece of the era up close and live.
Pay It Forward Project grant gives Carson City, Douglas youth opportunity to make a difference
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 4:50amThe Pay It Forward Project partners with local school service clubs and organizations that work to build a better community with community service projects and environmental projects that build for a better community.
National Miss Curvy 2023 comes to Carson City Sept. 8-10
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 1:13pmCarson City is about to get crowned! Beauty, Brains, Glamour and Bling!
Get ready for the ultimate celebration of beauty and confidence at the National Miss Curvy Pageant 2023, where curves take center stage.
Carson City CIRCLES to receive donation from local 3rd annual Watercolor Competition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:57amLocal artist Colleen Reynolds, owner of CRME Exploring Watercolor, and Denise Mack, Director of the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative, will come together to present the donation proceeds check from the 3rd Annual Watercolor Carson City fundraising event.
A.V.A. Ballet Theatre Presents 'Coppélia' Sept. 16-17 at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:11amA delightful staging of the ballet “Coppélia” will be performed at The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno on Sept. 16-17, 2023.
Donovan Mill Early Day Gas Engine show happening Sept. 9 in Silver City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 8:41amBike rodeo happening Sept. 9 at Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 8:40amMuscle Powered in partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School are hosting a bike rodeo on Saturday Sept. 9, 2023. In years past, Muscle Powered has hosted bike rodeos and we are excited to re-strengthen our partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School to bring back events that teaches kids about bike safety.
Build2Win hosts 'Everything about Property Taxes' meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 10:35pmBuild2Win is sponsoring a fact exploration session with City Assessor, Kimberly Adams, and City Treasurer, Andrew Rasor.
Topsy Lane Lumber Mill Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 9:17amThere will be a meeting on Buck and Summerhill Drive today 8/29/23 at 6:00 P.M. discussing the Lumber Mill.
Women’s sword-fighting tournament, FrauFecht, comes to Carson City this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 9:16amFrauFecht, a women’s sword-fighting tournament, will be returning for its second year at the Carson City Community Center this Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3.
Shiny Soles Boot and Shoeshine program seeks community support, drop off at Carson City's Silver Oak Golf Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/29/2023 - 8:12amShiny Soles Boot and Shoe Shine is hosting a shoe drive for Soles4Souls, a social enterprise model that repurposes gently worn shoes by creating opportunities for people in need all around the globe.
Explore Orthodox Christianity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/28/2023 - 9:10pmWhat is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Twelve Apostles, and described in the pages of the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.