Carson City’s Mark Twain mural to be unveiled at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 3:03pmIn conjunction with the Inaugural Mark Twain Days festival taking place April 21 - 23, Visit Carson City partnered with the Nevada State Museum to commission a Mark Twain Mural that is being installed on the Robinsons Street exterior wall of the museum.
Saddle up for Genoa Western Heritage Days happening April 28-30
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 12:29pmGENOA, Nev. – Nevada’s oldest town commemorates its Western heritage on April 28-30 with a three-day celebration packed with music, history, art, food and fun.
Wine walk, concerts, egg hunts and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/30/2023 - 11:12amHappy Thursday Carson City! If you're as sick of this winter as I am, I have good news for you: Sunshine and warm temperatures are coming this weekend. With daytime highs of around 50 through the weekend, make sure to get out and soak up some of that vitamin D at one of the amazing events going on.
Let's take a look.
Eastern Sierra history program features 'Into the Jaws of Hell' at Death Valley
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 2:30pmOn Sunday April 2 at 1 p.m., Sorenson’s Resort (formerly Wylder Resort Hope Valley) continues its history series with a 50-minute presentation, “Into the Jaws of Hell.”
Local historian David Woodruff recounts the dramatic and heroic tale of how forlorn and desperate argonauts found demise in the desert while searching for a shortcut to the California goldfields, and christened the chilling name upon their fatal location, Death Valley.
New Carson-Tahoe Home and Garden Show coming in May to Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/29/2023 - 10:22amThe Carson-Tahoe Home & Garden Show is coming to the Carson City Community Center May 19-21, 2023. This highly anticipated event is free to attendees and is expected to draw thousands of people from the region.
Carson City’s free annual Underwater Egg Hunt is back April 8; registration now open
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 10:50amThe annual Underwater Egg Hunt at the Carson City Aquatic Center returns April 8.
Swimmers (or splashers) of all ages are welcome to play, with egg hunts in both the tot pools and the shallow end of the large pool, with multiple sessions throughout the day.
Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space seeks volunteers to take down festival lights
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 7:51amJoin Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space in removing the festive holiday lights from Homestead Lights this coming Thursday at Silver Saddle Ranch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday. With all of the winter storms we have had, CCPROS has been unable to take the lights down. If you are interested in participating, contact Chelsea Kincheloe, the Volunteer Coordinator at chkincheloe@carson.org.
Carson River Coalition hosts 2-day Carson River Watershed Management forum
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/28/2023 - 7:35amThe Carson River Coalition, in conjunction with the Carson Water Subconservancy District, invites you to the 2023 Carson River Watershed Management Forum April 18-19. This year’s event will focus on actions that protect water quality and the health of the Carson River Watershed.
Wine and Cheese Tasting with a Sommelier at the Dayton Valley Golf Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 3:59pmEnjoy a specially selected pairing of wine and cheese guided by Sommelier David Gruenloh. Pairing sheets will be available on the table to follow along. One lucky attendee will take home a platter of cheese. This is an event that will be sure to have you laughing, learning, and enjoying tasty treats.
April Carson City Park Ranger-led programs include geology, birding and a Prison Hill hike
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 3:49pmEvery month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events and exciting adventures.
Journey of the Soul Class
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 11:57amThis six week hybrid class invites students to affirm and experience their inner divinity and, at the same time, honor their humanness and appreciate the beauty of who they are in the here and now on their path to higher and higher expressions of their divine nature.
TOCCATA St. Matthew Passion Performance
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 9:24amTOCCATA, Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus James Rawie, Artistic Director and Conductor will host Passion According to St. Matthew First performed on Good Friday, 1727 in the ThomasKirche-Leipzig, Germany, Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750.
The concerts are:
Saturday, April 1, 2023 4:00 pm Carson: First Methodist Church
Palm Sunday, April 2, 2023 4:00 pm RENO•Trinity Episcopal Church
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 7:00pm INCLINE VILLAGE • St Francis Catholic Church
Good Friday, April 7, 2023 7:00pm RENO• St John’s Presbyterian Church
Featured Artists Roxane Gleghorn and Kristy Dial showing at the Nevada Artists Association through May 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/27/2023 - 7:50amThe Spring has Sprung Show is on display until May 5 with 112 entries from Northern Nevada Artists. The Featured Artists also on display are Roxane Gleghorn with inspiring pieces of resin art embellished with gemstones and crystals and Kristy Dial with her award winning gourd creations. All three shows are open to the public from 12-4pm Tuesday through Sunday at the NAA Gallery at 449 W. King Street in Carson City.
Carson City School board to discuss instructional material, board goals, middle school programs, and more Tuesday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 2:22pmThe next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday March 28 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.
Spring Has Sprung show opens at Nevada Artists Association Gallery in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 1:26pmThe Nevada Artists Association Gallery in Carson City presents the Spring has Sprung Show on display until May 5 with 112 entries from Northern Nevada Artists. From birds to bears to bees, from flowers to mountains to beaches — you'll find a favorite.
Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter hosts online monthly meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 12:24pmWe are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues and want to take action to lessen the impact of climate change.
Carson City Rotarians to learn about beneficial electrification at Tuesday meeting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 9:35amBeneficial Electrification is becoming a hot topic. It’s a term for replacing fossil fuel use with electricity in an effort to reduce emissions and energy costs. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn more about the idea at the club’s next meeting.
Visiting Artists Demonstrate Techniques April 2 at East Fork Gallery in Gardnerville
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/26/2023 - 6:05amTwo visiting artists will demonstrate their art forms and raffle four pieces of their work during the reception April 2, 11 to 3, in Gardnerville. Their work will be at the gallery all during April for the Spring Spruce Up event.
Living Stones Church hosts food drive for FISH, drop off at church or BAC through April 16
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 03/25/2023 - 8:35amHelp fight hunger in our city! Due to rising food costs and availability of resources, our food banks are having to work harder to provide for food-insecure families in our city, and we want to help.
Greenhouse Garden Center to host Fruit Tree Seminar April 8
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 2:00pmGreenhouse Garden Center will host a fruit tree seminar on Saturday, April 8 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. hosted by owner David Ruf.
Are you interested in growing your own food right in your backyard, but not sure where to start? The fruit tree seminar will be able to answer all your questions regarding getting started in fruit trees!
Bonsai Club Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 4:26pmNevada Board of Education hosts workshop in Carson City for feedback on high school start times
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 4:22pmOn Thursday, March 30 at 4:30 p.m. the Nevada State Board of Education will be hosting the first of two upcoming workshops to explore the topic of high school start times.
Carson City Linux users group meets April 15 at library
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 2:41pmThe Carson City Linux Users Group will be meeting on Saturday, April 15 at the Carson City Public Library. Upstairs in Collaboration Room 1, at 10:00 AM.
Nevada requests FEMA to conduct a federal/state preliminary damage assessment from winter storms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 1:20pmThe Nevada Division of Emergency Management, Homeland Security has formally requested the Federal Emergency Management Agency to conduct a joint federal and state preliminary damage assessment team in the following counties: Churchill County, Douglas County, Eureka County, Lyon County, Lincoln County, Storey County, and the Yomba Shoshone Tribe.
Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City hosts 'Dirty Job' Fair
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 12:26pmGreenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will be having a “Dirty Job” Fair on Friday, March 31, from 1pm to 5pm (day 1 of 2).
We're hiring! Visit us March 31st, 2023 1pm-5pm or April 1st, 2023 8am-12pm. Bring a resume' and a filled out application.
National Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremonies Saturday in Carson City and Sparks
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 10:10amThere will be two ceremonies Saturday, March 25, one at Mills Park in Carson City and the other in Sparks, to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day.