Monday, April 17: Things to do in Carson City

Those that Survived: A Chautauqua Presentation will feature local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff who assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret, who were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.

Get ready for the Annual NAA “Spirit of America” judged art show! The Nevada Artists Association Gallery will take entries on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Entries will be accepted from 9:00am-12:00pm only at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. There is a 3 entry limit per person. You do not have to follow the theme.

Nevada Division of State Parks has launched its annual Snapshots of Nevada State Parks photo competition. Hosted by Tyler Technologies, Nevada’s reservation technology provider, the competition is a unique opportunity for photography enthusiasts and park visitors to capture the beauty of Nevada's diverse landscapes.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of June 3-9, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

UPDATE: Power has been restored. NV Energy informed customers the outage was caused by wildlife.
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A widespread power outage Saturday evening has affected much of Douglas County, including Minden, Gardnerville and areas of the south county and Kingsbury. NV Energy reports 14,034 customers were without power as of around 9 p.m.

Join Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae, in a lecture and PowerPoint presentation titled: “Eilley Riches To Rags At Bowers Mansion.”

Meet Penelope, also known as Princess Penelope. This sweetie is very social and friendly. She is a beautiful short-haired Tabby hoping to find a home where she will be spoiled for the rest of her life. At 9 years young, this lovely girl has many good years of life ahead of her.

Fire crews and managers are already preparing for fire season. Despite two years of average to above-average precipitation, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Fire Director, Jaime Gamboa, knows just how quickly wildfire season can take off.

Discover Andean Music with Kantu Inka during a series of three weekly lessons at the Carson City Senior Center.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting takes place Thursday, June 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food and veterinary care to pets of homeless individuals, is proud to announce a momentous occasion in its history. Sierra Veterinary Hospital, located in Carson City, has been honored as the first and oldest Donation Site in the country by Feeding Pets of the Homeless.

Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for the 3rd annual Western Days on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum complex. Entry and activities are free.

Get ready to raise your glass and start dancing when Sierra Roc takes the stage at the Capital City Brewfest. The Brewfest takes place Saturday, June 22nd in Downtown Carson City.

More than two dozen brewers and several food trucks will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sierra Roc will perform on the Plaza’s stage.

There was the grandest of grand openings on May 29th at the newly relocated Carson Antiques and Collectibles Mall. The mayor, two supervisors, Carson City Chamber officials, and many others came to tour the new store (once Grocery Outlet) located at 1831 N. Carson Street where there is plenty of parking.