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Events Happening in Carson City and Beyond this weekend

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Repeats every day until Sun May 15 2022 .
May 13, 2022 (All day)
May 14, 2022 (All day)
May 15, 2022 (All day)

Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! After the chilly week we've had, this weekend is sure to be a shock for some, with highs at 80 degrees on Saturday and Sunday! And what better way to celebrate than by being out in the community? (Along with wearing sunscreen and drinking water, of course.)

Let's see what the weekend has in store for us throughout the Carson City region.

Friday

  • Douglas County

New Orleans-flavored band Tom Rigney & Flambeau to play concert in Minden

The final concert in CVAC’s 2021-2022 Concert Series will feature music from Tom Rigney and Flambeau on Friday, May 13, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the CVIC Hall in Minden.

Keith Alan Barnett & the Lonesome Polecat Band
Come on down to Gardnerville where Nevada Ugly will be hosting Keith Alan Barnett and the Lonesome Polecat Band beginning at 9pm in Friday, May 13.

Saturday

  • Carson City

Holiday With A Hero Golf Tournament Fundraiser
All net proceeds will benefit the Holiday with a Hero scholarship program. Business sponsorships are also available. Registration deadline is May 1st. $125 per player-includes range balls, goodie bag and lunch!

Local flying group offers kids 8-17 free plane rides at Carson City Airport this Saturday
Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles free event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, May 14.

Peddlers Market & Craft Show this Saturday May 14 at Carson City's MidTown Marketplace
Come on out to MidTown Marketplace's Spring Peddlers Market & Craft Show this Saturday May 14th from 9am-2pm. Our parking lot will be full of vendor booths selling vintage and collectables, antiques, home and garden decor, furniture, hand crafted foods and items made by local artisans. Don Jose Bar & Grill will also be offering specials to all attendees who stop by the Peddlers Market. Location is 104 Corbett Street, just off of N. Carson St in Carson City.

775 Offroad and Recovery hosts May 14 Show n' Shine at Casino Fandango
The 775 Offroad and Recovery non-profit will host a special event in Carson City to promote and support the Northern Nevada off-road community. The 4x4 Off-road Show n' Shine will be held May 14 at Casino Fandango in the top level of the parking garage.

Celebration of Life for Pat Josten at the Brewery Arts Center May 14
Join the Josten family in celebrating the life of Pat Josten on Saturday, May 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.

  • Douglas County

Dangberg Historic Park announces Summer Festival, including six concerts
Family fun, lively bands and historical characters return to Dangberg Historic Park beginning in May. Favorite presenters, bands and Chautauquans will be joined by new ones as well.

  • Washoe Valley

Living History Day At Bowers Mansion
Join us for a day of fun celebrating the history of Nevada and one of it's historic homes. A mansion history talk will take place at the top of each hour given by the Mansions Curator. Self-guided tours will allow you to share in the various exhibits and living history demonstrations inside the mansion.

  • Hope Valley

Eastern Sierra history program Saturday topic is 'The Wedding of the Waters'
On Saturday May 14, Wylder Resort Hope Valley (formerly Sorenson’s Resort) continues its Eastern Sierra History series with a 50-minute presentation, “The Wedding of the Waters.” Hear how in 1937, Father John Crowley of Lone Pine, organized, planned and executed the Eastern Sierra’s largest and grandest event ever held.

Sunday

Carson Chamber Singers concerts in Reno, May 14, and Carson City, May 15
Carson Chamber Singers, a 50-member chorus directed by Richard Hutton, presents “Be Staid…a choral reflection for our time” on Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, 310 W. 2nd Street, Reno and on Sunday, May 15, at 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Division Street, Carson City.

Celebrating 10 Years of the Carson Victory Rollers
Come celebrate 10 years of the Carson Victory Rollers with a scrimmage and after party at the Pour House! $10 donation to watch, wear black and gold (or your favorite CVR shirt) to get half off entry. Doors open at 4pm and First whistle is at 5pm.

Ongoing

Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company's performances of ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ begin Friday
The talented Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company’s next musical production is nearly here.

One of the most enduring shows of all time, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” is being presented by WNMTC on weekends from May 6-15.

Mystery play comes to Piper’s Opera House; Spring performance by Piper’s Players happening in May
VIRGINIA CITY — Historic Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City, Nevada, hosts “Stone Cold Killer – A Jack Stone Mystery,” this spring. Performed by Piper’s Players, this murder mystery is open to all ages.

Thank you Mayor Bagwell and the DAR for joining us
The Carson City Historical Society would like to that Mayor Lori Bagwell and the (DAR) Daughters of the American Revolution for joining us at the Beautiful Foreman Roberts House for their annual meeting. Such a great turnout of 50 people! Quite a lovely event and a beautiful day!

Rides and events highlight Carson City's May 2022 Bike Month
May is Bike Month, celebrated annually by Carson City's Muscle Powered, with rides such as bike to school day, bike to work week and "Choose your Cruise" among several bicycle-themed events lined up through the month. Here's what's ahead:

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Isn’t it interesting that in this year’s happiest place in the world, Finland, half the Finns are taking anti-depressants. But why? My guess is they are suffering from a deficiency of music and humor, just like the rest of us.

UPDATE: Dispatch lines are back in service.
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The Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports in a social media message Sunday that its dispatch center phone lines are down due to possibly fire and a dust devil in the county.

UPDATE: The fire has been extinguished, according to a battalion chief on scene.
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Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called Sunday afternoon to a vehicle fire in on I-580 northbound near South Carson Street.

I had a question about how to get rid of roots naturally. Doing things without inorganic chemical inputs usually requires physical work and diligence.

Carson Valley Community Theatre will feature "Making God Laugh" in July. The production is a heartwarming family comedy, spanning four distinct scenes separated by a decade each, all set against the backdrop of various holidays.

With pandemic-era public benefits ending and high prices on groceries, officials are sounding the alarm about a growing number of Nevada seniors going hungry.

A long duration heatwave has brought a moderate to major heat risk across the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Carson City and surrounding prompting the National Weather Service to extend its Excessive Heat Warning through Friday.

Using seldom seen photographs and extensive research, local historians and authors David and Gayle Woodruff recount the impressive and fascinating efforts promoted by boosters in Eastern California and Western Nevada to get a modern roadway (Highway 395) built in their region in the 1900s.

It was a beautiful night to watch the Carson City fireworks.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 8-14, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Every month, Carson City Park Rangers offer various ranger-led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police were called to a traffic crash late Saturday afternoon on I-580 northbound north of Arrowhead.

UPDATE SATURDAY: The Carson City Sheriff’s Office released the following information regarding the arrests Friday in connection to the July 4 shooting in the area of 20 College Parkway. Two have been arrested.

Former champions Tony Romo and Mardy Fish, along with active pro-athletes Austin Reaves and Joe Pavelski, are the top-line favorites to win the 35th annual American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, according to Caesars Sportsbook odds.

Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of Blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything to having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose.

"When You're Hot, You're Hot," an evening of big-band music by the Mile High Jazz Band with singer Jakki Ford, on is happening Tuesday, July 9, from 7 to 9 p.m., indoors at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget.

Dennis Jone’s feet are firmly rooted in the past, yet his heart and soul are connected to the present. He writes songs that seamlessly blend the best of both worlds, presenting a unique and contemporary style of American rock and blues. And he isn’t afraid to tackle the controversial issues of today. Dennis has written songs for other notable artists as well, including Guitar Shorty.

A brushfire that occurred in Dayton Friday evening is currently in the mop up phase.

The fire which was reported just south east of Highway 50 is estimated to have burned around two to three acres and no structures were in danger.

Douglas County is pleased to announce the successful implementation of a new parking program at its beaches during the 4th of July holiday.

The July 4th celebration drew thousands to the Stateline, Zephyr Cove, Nevada area and its beaches.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) strategically deployed personnel to ensure safety and enforce regulations, protecting everyone enjoying the holiday. Several arrests were made for various crimes during the festivities.

In December of last year Carson City Moose Lodge #2709 donated three dozen Tommy Moose toys to the Carson Tahoe Hospital Emergency Department.

These were so well received by the children in the ER that the call went out that more were needed. Last week Carson Moose Lodge delivered four more dozen.

According to the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, a plane made an emergency landing on Highway 50 at Pradere in the Dayton area on Friday.

Over 100 volunteers showed up at Zephyr Shoals this morning for the annual post-July 4 cleanup. The increase in volunteers is due entirely to the horrors of last year’s cleanup during which volunteers and the League to Save Lake Tahoe cleaned up over 6,000 pounds of trash alone.

It is with great excitement that I share an announcement made today by the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to award approximately $21 million to the Nevada Tech Hub, a consortium led by the University of Nevada, Reno.

This statewide effort of 75-plus public, private and nonprofit partners will position Nevada as a globally competitive innovation center in the emerging lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors.

Carson City’s newest live music venue is excited to announce the celebration of their Grand Opening. The press and public are invited to the Grand Opening of Polecat Tavern on July 13, 2024.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada have announced the acquisition of Creativity Corner, a daycare located on 2323 North Carson Street. Creativity Corner will be re-named the North Carson Center Smart Start under the management of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.

UPDATE: There is no longer a fire threat. No word yet on the cause.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Thursday night to a small brush fire behind Meeks Lumber in north Carson City.

UPDATE: Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a credit card skimmer device discovered Thursday at an East Carson City business.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host its annual Sheriff’s Night Out at Mills Park from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6. There will be aircrafts, helicopters, law enforcement vehicles, mounted horses, fire engines, giveaways, music, games and more.

I paused my stride on the sandy slope. Without the monotonous thumping of my boots on the trail, it was spectacularly quiet. There was no babbling stream, airplane rumbling overhead or distant voices of other hikers. For a few moments, not even a bird chirped.

The silence was notable.