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Monday, June 20: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
June 20, 2016 (All day)

The first full moon of June is known as the Strawberry Moon. The fact that it coincides with the summer solstice today is pretty rare indeed: a once in a lifetime occurrence. Enjoy this first day of summer and keep some water handy: things are heating up this week. The Reno Rockabilly Riot, Extreme Motor Challenge, and Tattoo Expo are just days away, so rest up while you can! Read on for a rundown of today’s fun stuff.

MONDAY: American Eagle Day

  • "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
  • Reno Rodeo (8am-10pm; Ticket prices range from $13 - $18) and Carnival (4pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
  • ’Vantage Point of Distance’ by Las Vegas artist David Rowe in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pam Brekas and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
  • Family Day: $1 Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials at Carson Lanes (9am-10pm)
  • "Imagination" and Members Regular Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
  • Carson City Host Lions Club weekly lunch meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12pm; for more information, call Tim at 775-885-7033)
  • Open Bounce at Bounce Party: 3267 Research Way Ste 210 (12pm-5pm; $6 per child)
  • Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Great Basin Native Artists, group show in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
  • Community Series: ‘What’s Up in Your Community?’ with a special guest from the Carson City Sheriff’s Department at the Carson City Library Digitorium (5pm-6:30pm; 9 and under must be accompanied by someone 13+)
  • Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group at Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor and Minnesota (5:30pm-6:30pm Beginners; 7pm-8:30pm)
  • Board Game Night at Nerdvana: 3220 Hwy 50, Suite #2 (6pm)
  • Sassabration Planning Meeting at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
  • Motocross/Hockey/Football Monday at the Feisty Goat Pub (6pm; wear some gear and your first drink is free)
  • Live Music with Jonathan “JB” Barton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at El Charro Avita (Drop-in Intermediate Swing lesson 6pm, $8; Free open dance 7pm-9pm; please park in back or along the side)
  • Game Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm-9pm; drink specials for players, prize for winner; games rotate weekly)
  • Mimosa Monday at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm)
  • Gold Hill Ghost Tour at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Ghost tour 8pm-10pm; $40 for the dinner and tour, $20 for the tour only; Dinner reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111; For tour information please call #775-815-1050)

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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday at around noon to a vehicle fire in the area of Dori Way and Lompa Lane.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigations have released a video of an attempted residential burglary that happened June 2. Detectives seek the identity of the suspects.

The Carson City Symphony's annual Pops Party concert is today, Sunday, June 9, 2024, 6 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion back lawn, 606 Mountain Street, Carson City. The grounds will be open to the public at 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Plumas Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plumas Bancorp, announces a new addition to its team; Kara Harris joined the Reno branch as Plumas Bank’s Vice President and Business Development Officer. In this role, Harris is responsible for spearheading strategy to enhance business growth, foster client relationships, and expand Plumas Bank’s market presence in northern Nevada and the Sierra region.

Beautiful color over Carson City from a late spring sunset taken Wednesday, June 5.

On Saturday, June 15, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Sporting Clays Sub-Gauge Shoot from 9:00am to 4:30pm. On Sunday, June 16th, the Club will host a Father’s Day Fun Shoot with discounted target fees all day. The Club features Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand and Sporting Clays. Everyone is invited to come!

On Sunday June 9, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team will offer training to LRTC (Least Resistance Training Concepts) on basic Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) techniques. LRTC is north-western Nevada’s Technical Large Animal Rescue team.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 10-16, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, the Third Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada ordered the June 2024 Primary Election for Fernley City Council Ward 5 and Stagecoach General Improvement District Trustees as void following a hearing on Friday afternoon to address errors on the Lyon County 2024 Primary Election ballots regarding the number of candidates to vote for in the two races.

UPDATE 2:50PM: A teen who crashed his mountain bike in Ash Canyon late Saturday morning was lifted out of the canyon by a Washoe County Sheriff's RAVEN helicopter and then transferred to a Care Flight air ambulance after being rescued by Carson City firefighters.

June events at Dayton State Park include a Butterfly Garden Activity and a birdwatching walk.

Hello fellow anglers. I wanted to thank all of the committee members, the volunteers and our great community that gave so much, to make the 31st annual Douglas County Kids Fishing Day a huge success last weekend.

Experience Carson City's only farmers market, open every Saturday — rain or shine — from June 8 to Sept. 28, 2024, at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, Mills Park, Carson City.

A 67-year-old man was arrested Thursday for felony charges related to possession of child pornography, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

In his paintings, Tom Gilbertson creates a visual imbalance between the central floral image and the industrial overlays. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Recent Works", presents work by Gilbertson at the Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition began June 5 and runs through Sept. 26, 2024.

It’s time to get reading with the Carson City Library’s Summer Reading Challenge kicking off Saturday, June 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Carson City Library, located at 900 N. Roop St. in Carson City.

The theme, “Travel Through Time,” encourages participants to embark on a literary adventure by logging reading hours and following along through different eras with a host of exciting events and activities scheduled. The challenge is open to all ages, from children to adults.

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.

The Carson City School District provided the following list of community activities for or in support of youth organizations throughout the summer.

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Fourth Ward. Experience spectacular views of the official Virginia City fireworks show from our beautiful historic balcony and attic. This rare opportunity to sit on our balcony or look out our fourth-story windows will create memories for years to come. These areas are usually not open to the public.

For a smaller sized city, Carson City’s 18 playgrounds offers a lot of places to play for local children.

However, due to vandalism and damages, around 40 percent of these playgrounds are or were recently out of commission.

Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting the monthly Coffee with Lisa on June 12 from 7 to 8:30 am at The Cracker Box, 402 E. Williams St.

All are invited to share ideas and discuss items of interest!

Ride with us back to those golden days of yesteryear when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty, decency, and owned about 1/3 of the Lake Tahoe Basin (at least on their television program).

Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, will open at 956 Topsy Lane in Carson City on June 12.

Travis Kelce will be returning for his sixth consecutive appearance at the American Century Championship at Lake Tahoe, and joining him for the first time is his brother, Jason Kelce.

A note to Swifties - Taylor is on tour during the week of the tournament, with tour dates in Zürich and Milan.

The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District tackled a brush fire Thursday and wants to remind the community burning recreational fires is now prohibited the summer:

We assisted North Tahoe Fire with extinguishing a 1/8 acre brush fire yesterday near Beaver Street, Kings Beach, CA.
Thank you C100 and B12 for your quick response and action.

Mrs. Carson City America, Kassandra Tapia, is set to grace the stage of the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant this Sunday, June 9th at 6:00PM, in Las Vegas, NV. She is proudly representing the Capital City, and she aims to not only showcase her poise and grace but also advocate for her platform, Cycle Breakers.

The Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association (TAMBA), in conjunction with The Divided Sky and South Lake Brewing Company, is hosting the 12th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23, 2024.

After Tahoe’s celebrated July 4 festivities, our beaches and surrounding areas can become covered with trash, endangering wildlife and the Lake’s clarity.

Carson City Supervisors heard an update from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Thursday regarding the mercury contamination superfund site along the Carson River.

Sierra Nevada REALTORS is hosting their 21st Annual Alyce McCracken Golf Tournament at the Toiyabe Golf Course on June 14 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsorships and team sign-ups are currently available, with proceeds from the event supporting scholarships for high school graduates in the six counties SNR members work and live in Northern Nevada.