Candy Dance, Skate Competition, Sheep Dogs and more: Events Happening in Carson City and Beyond this weekend

Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 09/23/2022 - 10:26am

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by Kelsey Penrose

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!

All Weekend Long

103rd Annual Candy Dance returns to Genoa this weekend

The first Candy Dance was held in Genoa in 1919, and came about as a fundraiser to purchase street lights for the tiny town tucked away against the Sierra mountains in the Carson Valley. Now, over 100 years later, the annual Arts and Crafts Fair is still being held.

North America's best Border Collies coming to Carson Valley for National Sheepdog Finals

The best Border Collies in North America will be coming to Gardnerville, Sept. 20-25 to compete in the 2022 National Sheepdog Finals. These top dogs will be arriving in Nevada from all over the United States and Canada to battle for the coveted title of National Sheepdog Champion.

Dayton’s The Misfits Theatre Group presents ‘Cabin in the Sky,’ a Hilarious Murder Mystery

Get ready for Glam n' Glitter, a touch of romance, lots of jokes, sultry singing, and a Gangsta' Style Accident—OR, was it MURDER???!!

Friday

Carson City

From Nashville, Side Pony to perform Friday at Carson City's Nashville Social Club

The Nashville Social Club in Carson City is proud to present Side Pony, A Nashville songwriting super-duo with songs that feature heartbreaking hooks and punchy turns of phrase.

Saturday

Carson City

Farmer's Market, Vintage Market to begin their summer seasons Saturday in Carson City

Two summertime open-air markets will begin Saturday June 4 in Carson City: the annual Carson City Farmer's Market, and the inaugural year for the Vintage Market.

Saturday Morning Kids Pottery Class in Carson City

Join us Saturday morning for our Saturday Morning Kids Class!

Carson and Douglas Partnerships, Prevention Network host mental health awareness event and walk

In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month this September, Partnership Carson City is teaming up with the Suicide Prevention Network and Partnership Douglas County for a prevention starts here Mental Wellness Awareness Event and Walk taking place Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at McFadden Plaza.

Night Under the Lights skate, BMX and scooter competition returns Saturday to Mills Park

The 5th Annual Night Under the Lights Skate, BMX and Scooter competition returns to the Mills Park Skate Park in Carson City this Saturday, Sept. 24.

ComputerCorps lithium battery and electronic scrap event in Carson City

On Sept. 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ComputerCorps will present a lithium battery and electronic scrap recycling event in collaboration with Rotary Clubs of Carson City and Reno, as well as with Redwood Materials.

Fall yard sale, fundraiser for Catmandu this Saturday

Come out to support the kitties of Catmandu and find a bargain too. The fall yard sale will is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, at 3831 Southpointe Dr. in southeast Carson City. Fabulous prices, nothing over $20. Everything is affordable and either new in boxes or gently used items. The kitties thank you. Meow.

Nevada Artists Association presents free demo 'What's this about Smudge!' on Sept. 24

The Nevada Artists Association is presenting a free demo on Saturday, September 24th at 10:30am at the Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City.

Statewide

Nevada State Parks goes 'fee-free' Saturday

Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 24 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout the Silver State.

Dayton

Dayton golf tournament to benefit food pantries across Lyon County

Dayton Valley Golf Club and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey are joining together to hold the third annual Fall Harvest Classic Golf Tournament, “Drive Out Hunger” on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. All proceeds benefit HCC’s food pantries. You can participate by being in the golf tournament, sponsoring a 4 person team, or donating raffle items.

Douglas County

Plant a Pollinator Garden in a Weekend Workshop

Join us for a 4 part workshop on how to Plan and Plant a Pollinator Garden in a weekend. Location: Douglas County Community Center, CVMC Room, Gardnerville. September 24 - Hummingbird Gardens.

Sunday

Carson City

Weekly open air vintage market hits downtown Carson City throughout the summer

The market will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June through September and is free to the public. Shoppers will be able find antiques, arts and crafts, collectibles, furniture, general swap merchandise, and more.

Carson City Historical Society presents fashion exhibits and more at historic Foreman-Roberts House Sundays

The Carson City Historical Society will be hosting ongoing events every Sunday at the historic Foreman-Roberts House and Carriage House located at 1207 North Carson in Carson City.

A different kind of tunnel vision explored in upcoming Carson City Historical Society talk

A program about the history and local impact of the Sutro Tunnel will be presented free to members of the Carson City Historical Society and the public on Sunday, Sept. 25 from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Carriage House by Chris Pattison, project manager for the Friends of Sutro Tunnel, an organization that is working to restore the site as historically accurate as possible. Chris is also a board member for the Society.

Ongoing

Tours available in September, October at historic Nevada State Prison in Carson City

Moiré exhibition by Claire Pasquier at Carson City's Courthouse Gallery through Sept. 29

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Moiré" presents Claire Pasquier’s perceptions and reactions to our lives being played out on the big screen.

Dance-Fit and Yoga Flow offered at Carson City Senior Center

I asked a friend if she’d join yoga and she replied “Oh! I don’t bend!” Although that is funny, we all use various excuses not to attend to flexibility, strength, balance, sociality and mutual support that comes from going to classes.

Free summer yoga in the park classes offered Monday evenings in Carson City through September

Each Monday evening this summer, Partnership Carson City is bringing its popular yoga class outdoors for free. The Wellness Yoga classes take place at John Mankins Park, located at 3051 Oak Ridge Dr., Carson City starting at 5:30 p.m.

Carson City Senior Center offers classes to improve muscle strength, balance through Oct. 6

Nevada Artists Association presents 'The Autumn Show' now through Oct. 21

Nevada Artists Association of Carson City, NV presents their newest show "Autumn Show" starting Saturday, September 10th! NAA is the largest respected Fine Art Gallery of Carson City and features several wonderful artists in several art mediums from paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, glass, paper and more.

Did we miss anything? Please tell us in the comments below if there's anything we missed happening this weekend in Carson City and beyond!

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Carson City weekend arrests: Man booked for illegally occupying home of dead person

News - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 1:02pm

A 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of unlawful occupancy of real property and violation of a suspended sentence, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. The man was occupying the home of a deceased person without permission.

'Just the Right Size' show through June 14 at Nevada Artists Association Gallery

Arts and Entertainment - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 12:44pm

By Deborah Foster

The Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery in Carson City presents the "Just the Right Size" show with 130 entries by 31 local Nevada artists.

Carson City Fire Department respond to Monte Rosa Drive structure fire

News - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 12:37pm

UPDATE 12:37PM: Carson City firefighters knocked down the fire and are beginning to clear the scene.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday morning to a structure fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive.

D.C. Download: How will reclassifying marijuana affect Nevada?

Nevada Politics - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 11:06am

Gabby Birenbaum, The Nevada Independent

For years, advocates have called upon presidential administrations to reclassify marijuana or deschedule it entirely from the DEA’s list of controlled substances.

Semi rollover closes roads in Yerington due to possible hazardous material

News - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 11:18am

Firefighters in Yerington and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are on scene Monday morning of a semi truck rollover on Aiazzi Lane and Miller Road in Yerington. The entire area is closed to all traffic.

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive set for Saturday, non-perishable food can be left by mailbox

Community - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 7:44am

By Shawn Wells

It's time again for the biggest one-day food drive in the country, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happening Saturday, May 11. This event is vital for helping food banks to provide food during the summer months.

Polka Dot Powerhouse invites guests to May luncheon, speaker features Carson City mayor

Community - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 7:27am

By Monica Marcinko

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, invites you to be a guest at our May monthly business luncheon. Come meet Carson City's most dynamic, positive, action forward women to connect for business and friendship. Join us for collaboration, celebration, and fun! Special raffle prizes for all guests.

Pine Nuts: Mark Twain Days 3-day festival returns to Carson City beginning Friday

Opinion - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 4:36pm

By McAvoy Layne

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!

Spring plants available at Washoe Valley state nursery; plus Mother's Day plant sale in Carson City

Outdoors - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 4:12pm

By JoAnne Skelly

Nevada Division of Forestry state nursery is open for business beginning Thursday, May 9. When we first bought our home in 1988 with its 2.5 acres, there were some poplars, pines, blue spruce, willows, and grass, but little else. I soon discovered the state nursery and filled the yard with flowering shrubs and other plants. I added lilacs, sand cherries, golden and Nevada currants, sumacs, Apache plumes, and incense cedars.

Dayton man, little league coach arrested for possession of child pornography

News - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 2:24pm

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested a Dayton man Saturday for possession of child pornography. During the investigation, officers also learned the man was a local little league coach.

Mrs. Carson City America competes in Mrs. Nevada America Pageant, advocates for Cycle Breakers

Announcements - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 10:58am

Mrs. Carson City America, Kassandra Tapia, is set to grace the stage of the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant, scheduled to take place on June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. She is proudly representing the Capital City, and she aims to not only showcase her poise and grace but also advocate for her powerful platform, Cycle Breakers.

Nevada Author at Mark Twain Days

Community - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 3:33pm

By Sandie La Nae

Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae will be selling her Carson City and Virginia City books the three days of the Mark Twain Days, May 10, 11, and 12.

Statewide 'Smokey Reading Challenge' launched in Carson City at Nevada State Library

Community - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 11:39am

By Cynara Medina

As part of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday celebration, the Smokey Reading Challenge is underway. Launched this morning at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in Carson City, the program is designed to engage children across Nevada in an exciting reading journey to learn about wildfire prevention, forests, and careers in natural resources with Smokey Bear.

Nevada Jeep Club volunteer Washoe Valley cleanup nets 450 pounds of trash along roadway

News - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 9:49am

Submitted to Carson Now

The Nevada Jeep Club held their first Washoe Valley Cleanup on Saturday, May 4 and collected more than 450 pounds of trash along Highway 395.

Partnership Carson City offers 5-week series in May to promote mental well being

Health & Wellness - Monday, May 6, 2024 - 10:27am

Partnership Carson City

Partnership Carson City has launched “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series,” a five-week program aimed at promoting mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month this May. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques to enhance their mental well-being and foster a healthy community.

Carson City Jazz and Beyond festival to be highlighted at Leisure Hour Club presentation

Community - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 10:10am

By Dan Neverett

The Carson City Leisure Hour Club members continue celebrating the organization’s 127th year with a presentation on the upcoming Jazz and Beyond festival.

At the club’s dinner meeting on Thursday, May 16, Cherie Shipley, a member of the event planning committee, will talk about the annual Jazz and Beyond festival, how it formed, and the impact it has had on the community. Jazz and Beyond is scheduled for August 16 to August 25, 2024.

Carson City area road report for week of May 6-12

News - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 7:33am

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 6-12, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 Donates $2000 to Holiday with a Hero

Community - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 6:48am

Michael F. Jensen

Organized by Carol Park, the Elks held an open to the public, two-day indoor garage sale at the lodge in March as a fundraiser for Holiday with a Hero. Lodge members donated all items sold and assisted at the event which received excellent support from the community.

Carson City teen arrested at diner after taking used car for a 'test drive' from dealership two days prior

News - Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 4:39pm

Staff Reports

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested at a local diner after allegedly stealing a car from a used car lot two days prior to test drive it.

A Living History Presentation, 'The Reno Cure' happening at Valhalla Tahoe

Arts and Entertainment - Sunday, May 5, 2024 - 7:48am

By Valhalla Tahoe

Friday May 10 at 7:30PM, Valhalla Tahoe kicks off their season with a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure,” at the Boathouse Theater. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City.”

Carson City Symphony's Recorder and String Ensembles Present ‘Pleasures of Music’ Concert

News - Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 3:45pm

Elinor Bugli

The Carson City Symphony Association will present a concert, "Pleasures of Music," on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 N. Hwy. 395, south of Best Buy, Carson City. The concert is a Mark Twain Days event. Admission is free, donations welcome,

Carson City Rotarians to learn about the success of the club’s Educational Grant

Community - Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 12:15pm

Denise Clodjeaux

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn how its annual Educational Grant has helped local students at the club’s next meeting. Carson School District K-12 Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator Brittany Witter received the club’s Carson City School District’s Professional Development Center Grant last year with the goal of funding the “Literacy and Love of Reading through Social Studies” project.

WNC, Office of Workforce Innovation hosts ceremony recognizing students’ workforce training success

News - Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 10:06am

WNC Press Release

Western Nevada College hosted a ceremony to celebrate students succeeding in training to reestablish themselves in the workforce on Thursday.

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Cher

Community - Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 8:06am

Linda Buchanan, Catmandu

Perfection in a fur coat is the best way to describe Cher, our cat of the week. Just 7 months old, she is a pretty little short-haired girl with a sweet and social personality.

Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Parker Schmid

Community - Friday, May 3, 2024 - 5:24pm

By Bridget Gordon, Carson High School Counselor

Carson High School's Senior in the Spotlight this week is Parker Schmid, a remarkable young man whose sparkle radiates in every aspect of his life. From academics to extracurriculars, Parker's journey embodies excellence and compassion, traits that set him apart from his peers.

Carson City, Storey, Lyon County Firefighters respond to Mound House blaze

News - Friday, May 3, 2024 - 6:09pm

UPDATE 6 p.m.: Courtesy of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office: On May 3, 2024 at approximately 1430 hours, Lyon County Sheriff’s Deputies responded along with Central Lyon County, Carson City and Storey County Fire personnel to the area of 34 Newman Ln. for a report of motorhome on fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the fire had spread and multiple other abandoned vehicles caught fire as well. No one was hurt or injured during the incident. The incident is currently under investigation, which is being conducted by the Nevada State Fire Marshall’s Division.

UPDATE 2:38 p.m.: Firefighters from Storey are also now responding.

UPDATE 2:33 p.m.: Multiple vehicles on the property are engulfed in flame.

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Around 2:15 p.m. a fire was reported at 34 Newman Lane in Mound House.

Firefighters from Carson City and Lyon County are enroute to the scene.

UPDATE: Carson High School lockdown lifted following weapons investigation

News - Friday, May 3, 2024 - 1:50pm

by Kelsey Penrose

UPDATE 1:20 p.m.: According to Sheriff Ken Furlong, a student reported they saw a weapon. The incident was investigated and there was no weapon found. The lockdown has now been lifted and students are leaving the school.

UPDATE 1:15 p.m.: Update 05-03-24 at 1:15 p.m.
One student has reported an alleged weapon sighting. It has not been corroborated, but school officials and the sheriff’s office are investigating out an abundance of caution.

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UPDATE 12:50 p.m.: The following update was provided by the district:

Carson High School was put on lockdown this afternoon around 12:15 p.m. No person was injured. There is an active situation being investigated in cooperation with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office. We will provide more information as it becomes known. The school is secure. Do not go to the school. No entrances will be permitted at time. The district will provide updates every 30 minutes. Expect the next update at 1:15 p.m.

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Carson High School is currently on a lockdown as of 12:40 p.m. Friday, but there has been no incident reported according to Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Two School Resource Officers are on scene investigating why the alarm went off.

Lyon County Commissioners hear update from NDOT on Highway 50

News - Friday, May 3, 2024 - 10:04am

The Lyon County Board of County Commissioners heard a presentation from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) on the current status of the Highway 50 Preservation Project in Dayton.

College for Kids: Skiing Is Believing Summer Sports Camp hosted by WNC begins July

Community - Friday, May 3, 2024 - 8:51am

By Western Nevada College

Kids ages 8-14: Join Skiing is Believing at Western Nevada college for our multidiscplinary sport & fitness camp! Every day of every week, Skiing is Believing staff will help provide a variety of sports for kids to develop their physical skills and promote emotional development through exercise and community service.

Douglas County’s five year Strategic Plan unveiled

News - Friday, May 3, 2024 - 11:43am

After months of thorough community engagement and meticulous deliberation, Douglas County has announced the completion of its new Strategic Plan. This document, which will guide the County's decisions and resource allocation for the next five years, is the result of extensive input from both internal and external stakeholders.

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