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Lake Tahoe Basin-wide evacuation plan completed, public can comment now to Nov. 20

Jeff Munson — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 23:27:15 +0000

Paula Peterson, SouthTahoeNow.com

A new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan has been developed through a collaboration between Lake Tahoe fire chiefs, law enforcement agencies, and emergency management personnel. The plan, released earlier this month, was created using a diverse team of experts from two states and five counties, using experiences gained during past major wildfires.

The 185-page document is a "living document" intended to provide the public with critical information related to evacuations and will be updated periodically.

The teams involved all have jurisdictional responsibilities around Lake Tahoe and pulled together for this planning effort. The result is a robust and critically needed Regional Evacuation Plan for the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The Evacuation Plan can be viewed at: laketahoeregionalevacuationplan.pdf

The document is organized so that the evacuation information in the main body of the document applies to ALL parts of the Lake Tahoe Basin. There are seven annexes in the back of the document that provide more specific information that is only pertinent to the specific areas.

The Evacuation Plan emphasizes regional cooperation and collaboration in the event of a large wildfire that may occur in the future. Local emergency experts recognize that planning for a large wildfire that will require evacuations is a reality for the Lake Tahoe Basin. Fire, law, and emergency management partners are more prepared to manage these events as a result of this new Evacuation Plan.

The Evacuation Plan is open for a 60-day comment period ending on Nov. 20, 2024. Submit comments by emailing fireinfo@cityofslt.us.

Nevada author publishes two-volume history of Virginia City and the Comstock

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:14:52 +0000

Submitted to Carson Now

Nevada author Stephen H. Provost explores the history of one of the West’s most fascinating frontier regions in his new two-volume set on Virginia City and the Comstock Lode.

"Virginia City Then & Now" explores on Virginia City and the surrounding area through the lenses of cameras past and present, from the Comstock Era to the 21st century. The author uses hundreds of historical and contemporary photos to tell the story of the Comstock’s growth, decline and modern renaissance.

Images of saloons, mines, businesses, churches, and other landmarks are displayed side by side to illustrate how the region has changed over the years. Readers can witness the Comstock’s evolution from silver mining boomtown through years of neglect in the mid-20th century to its rebirth as a National Monument that draws thousands of visitors each year.

"The Comstock Chronicles: Sagebrush, Silver, and the Rise of Virginia City" tells the story of the biggest silver mining boom ever. It covers the period from 1850 to 1880, when silver was king. The author uses a chronological format to trace the development of Virginia City, Gold Hill, and the surrounding area, while touching on true tales of the intrigue and inspiration, comedy and tragedy that occurred along the way.

Larger-than-life figures share these pages with the thousands of miners and dreamers who came west looking to make their fortune. You’ll read about Mark Twain and Dan De Quille, pioneers of “sagebrush journalism”; about movers and shakers like William Sharon, George Hearst, and the tunnel-building Adolph Sutro; gunslingers like “Farmer Peel”; saloon owners, firefighters, and ladies of the evening.

"The Comstock Chronicles," with a foreword by respected historian, author, and journalist Richard Moreno, is the story of Nevada’s birth and unruly childhood: a story retold to preserve the memories of a time when the West was still wild and dreams were cast in silver.

A former editor, reporter, and columnist with more than 30 years of experience at daily newspapers, Carson City resident Stephen H. Provost is the author of more than 50 books, including several on Nevada history.

In addition to this new two-volume set, his works include "Goldfield Century," "Carson City Century," and "Mark Twain’s Nevada," as well as historical travelogues along "America’s Loneliest Road" (U.S. Highway 50), the "Bonanza Highway" (U.S. 95), "Victory Road" (Interstate 80), and the "Sierra Highway" (U.S. 395) in Nevada.

He is also the author of fantasy and science fiction novels, as well as the "Nightmare’s Eve" series of short-story collections with his wife, Sharon Marie Provost, on Dragon Crown Books. All his books are available on Amazon, and many are also available locally. You can find his new two-book series at https://shorturl.at/O6fnr.

Carson City Rotarians tour Nevada State Capitol Building

Jeff Munson — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 19:16:13 +0000

By Denise Clodjeaux

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City enjoyed a tour of the Nevada State Capitol Building this week. The tour was part of the club’s commitment to fostering strong community connections.

Rotarian Bart Carrillo organized the tour when he realized many club members had never actually been inside the Capitol. “In discussing the possibility of a Capitol tour with some of our members it became apparent that some of them, although living in Carson for some time, had never visited the Capitol,” he said. “Plus, the docent, Gene Dunker is an informative and entertaining guide which makes the tour an outstanding experience.”

Fellow Rotarian, Garrett Lepire, agrees. ““Getting a chance to tour our historic Capitol was a special experience,” he explained. Having the opportunity to learn all about the history of our great state, in a small group setting, with fellow Rotarian’s who shared their stories and Rotary humor, is one of favorite things I’ve taken in part in this far in Rotary.”

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City tour local businesses and other establishments several times a year.

Anyone interesting in learning more about the Rotary Club of Carson City should reach out to carsoncitynvrotary@gmail.com

Did you feel it? 3.5 magnitude earthquake south of Topaz Lake rattles region

Jeff Munson — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 17:17:27 +0000

USGS and Nevada Seismological Lab report an earthquake Saturday morning at 8:32 a.m. 11.3 miles south of Topaz Lake in Mono County, Calif.

USGS reports a 3.55 rounded to 3.6 magnitude earthquake, while Nevada Seismological Lab has a reading of 3.50.

The Seismological Lab reports a smaller earthquake, 2.3 magnitude at 9:08 a.m.

There have been no reports of damage or injuries.

Carson City Murals and Music Festival hosts free outdoor concert tonight with Mike Clark & The Sugar Sounds; Kilowatt Hours as opening act

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 15:02:58 +0000

Carson City Music & Murals Festival finale tonight happens with a free concert presented by Canine Rehabilitation Center & Cat Sanctuary on the Brewery Arts Center Outdoor Stage on Saturday, Sept. 28 featuring Mike Clark & The Sugar Sounds and opening act Kilowatt Hours.

Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs but folding chairs will be available for those traveling light. Also enjoy local food trucks and refreshments from the BAC bar.

Headlining the show is Pueblo, Colo., based Mike Clark, a prolific songwriter and performer whose past projects run the gamut from country-punk (The Jack Trades) to bluegrass gypsy folk (The River Arkansas). Most notably Clark made up one-fifth of the popular Americana outfit The Haunted Windchimes, which saw him sharing stages with everyone from Ramblin’ Jack Elliott to Garrison Keillor. Even playing before a listening audience of 4 million on A Prairie Home Companion.

Revel in the enigmatic performer forged by these legendary events and catch Mike Clark steeped in rock & roll and suffused with garage soul while backed by his band The Sugar Sounds.

Carson City favorites The Kilowatt Hours will open the show at 5 p.m.

The Brewery Arts Center Outdoor Stage is at 449 West King Street, Carson City.

Films featured Saturday at BAC Outdoor Stage

As part of this weekend's Music and Murals festival in Carson City, celebrate the memory of the of the 21st century’s two most prolific muralists during a free screening at the BAC Outdoor Stage on Saturday. Guests are welcome to bring their own chairs but folding chairs will be available for those traveling light. Also enjoy local food trucks and refreshments from the BAC bar.

3:20pm Lost & Found: The Legacy of Muralist Jon Metcalf by Diane Weiss. A journalist finds a painting in a thrift store that leads her on a quest to find out about artist John Metcalf and his life.

3:40pm Road to Colossus by Erik Burke featuring Russell “buZ blurr” Butler who has adorned tens of thousands of railcars across North America. The documentary follows Burke on a cross-country bicycle ride to interview the infamous muralist at his home.

The program is from 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm at the Brewery Arts Center Outdoor Stage, 449 West King Street, Carson City.

2024 Mural locations
There are 21 locations that will be getting the 2024 festival mural treatment. They are:
— Brewery Arts Center 449 W. King St. (northwest facing)
— 200 N. Stewart St. (west facing)
— Nevada State Museum 600 N. Carson St. (north facing)
— Monarch Printing (walk w thru parking lot) 714 N. Curry St.
— Visit Carson City 716 N. Carson (north facing)
— The Bike Smith 900 N. Carson St. (west facing)
— Heidi’s Family Restaurant - 1020 N. Carson St.
— 221 E. Williams St. (east facing)
— Carson City Community Center (south facing) 851 E. Williams St.
— Carson City Senior Center (interior) 911 Beverly Dr.
— Carson Antiques & Collectibles Mall 1831 N. Carson St. (west facing)
— Nashville Social Club 1105 S. Carson St. (east facing)
— NV Builders Association 603 S. Carson St. (north facing)
— BAC 449 W. King St. (south facing)
— 323 Flats - 323 S. Stewart St. (south facing)
— 605 N. Robinson St.
— Two walls at Western Nevada Performing Arts Center, 951 N. Stewart St.
— The White House - 402 E. Telegraph st. (north parking lot)
— Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada 813 N. Carson St.
— 1218 S. Carson St. Jaimie & Zoe Daniels

The Brewery Arts Center’s second annual Carson City Murals & Music Festival brings artists and live musical performances and as many as 21 new, colorful murals to Carson City from Thursday through Saturday. This year’s festival artists have added 23 murals created at last year's inaugural festival.

Local, national and international artists will create murals in public spaces around Carson City. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet artists as they create their murals over the three three-day festival, including Jabi Corte from Spain; Priscilla Aldana G. (Prism) from Mexico; Charly Malpass from Truckee, Calif., Gregg Deal from the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and others.

Go here for a complete list of participating artists, their murals and the locations.

The murals from 2023’s festival serve as a permanent outdoor art gallery. The murals painted during the 2024 festival will expand Carson City’s accessible public art for all to enjoy.

Festival goers can also participate in hands-on art experiences painting at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada and creating with clay at Ogres-Holm Pottery. Look for a full schedule of events that will be available via Visit Carson City.

Brewery Arts Center, Visit Carson City and Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space are partnering to produce the festival as a public art campaign that aligns with the city’s 2022-26 Arts and Culture Strategic Plan. Generously supported by Visit Carson City, Nevada Arts Council, community organizations, local businesses and private donations, the festival is free and open to visitors of all ages.

Carson City’s museums and galleries provide opportunities to experience vibrant art year-round and connect people to the rich history and culture of the region. Those interested can learn more or plan a trip at VisitCarsonCity.com.

Carson City Historical Society announces Nevada Day exhibit, all four Sundays in October

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:48:05 +0000

By David Bugli, Secretary, Carson City Historical Society

The public is invited to see the Carson City Historical Society's exhibit on the history of Nevada Day. The exhibit is in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, located at 1207 North Carson Street, every Sunday in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for viewing a Historic Nevada Day exhibit.

This historic Nevada Day exhibit presents lots of articles and historic photographs dating back to the beginning of the Nevada Day Parade in 1938. It includes introductory material written by Aeryn McQueary, a member of the CCHS Board of Directors. The Nevada Day Parade now takes place in Carson City on the first Saturday after the last Friday each October, and it celebrates Nevada's admission to the union on Oct. 31, 1864. This year the parade will be on Saturday, Oct. 26.

Information about Carson City Historical Society events can be found at CCHistorical.org. For further information about CCHS events, email carsoncityhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.

Capital City CIRCLES celebrates expansion with ribbon cutting and open house

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 14:00:44 +0000

By Denise Mack

With determination, a healthy mindset, and the right support; anything is possible. Capital City CIRCLES has been serving the community since 2003, breaking cycles of poverty and empowering families and individuals to follow their dreams.

Now located at 727 Fairview Drive, Suite D, Carson City, CIRCLES has the space to expand programing, meeting the growing needs of the community.

Financial literacy is at the heart of what we do, breaking cycles of toxic thinking and relationships, and seeking balance in the eight domains of wellness (The Art of Emotional Resilience) is the bow on the package. Dreams are meant to inspire us to reach beyond our (or others) limiting beliefs. Setting the goal is the first step, taking action is the second, working hard is the third.

It is with tremendous gratitude to our generous donors, community partners, and dedicated mentors for your support. Please know, you are making a difference!

For more information on CIRCLES, The art of Emotional Resilience, or how to become involved. Please contact Denise Mack at director@capitalcitycircles.org

Greenhouse Project board extends thanks to community for successful Grateful Harvest Dinner

Jeff Munson — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:32:46 +0000

Karen Abowd, TGP Co-founder and president

The Greenhouse Project Board and Action Committee members would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the 15th annual Grateful Harvest Dinner, hosted September 23 at Nashville Social Club.

Without the support of oursponsors and community members alike playing an active role in this event, the work we do of Growing, Giving and Teaching for a Healthier, Greener, Sustainable Community, would be little more than empty words.

These past years, you have enabled us to provide the latest in agricultural education to local students, growing from four students our first year to more than 200 today. This has allowed us to provide more than 30,000 pounds of fresh produce to our community's food insecure by way of outreach programs including Ron Wood Family Resource Center, Meals on Wheels, Circles Initiative and Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH. We also provide produce to Carson High School's Culinary Department.

We are presently working to expand our volunteer program. If you would like to be a hands-on participant, or to support TGP in other ways, please visit www.carsoncitygreenhouse.org or call Christin Cohee, director of programs at 775-600-9530 for more information.

Thanks again for your ongoing support,
Karen Abowd
TGP Co-founder and president

Virginia Truckee Railroad serves up Halloween trains full of pumpkins and spice

Jeff Munson — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:20:56 +0000

By Candy Duncan

Celebrate the Halloween season on the Virginia Truckee Railroad. The entire family will enjoy this spirited collection of themed train rides where passengers will board at the historic F St 1870’s Depot in Virginia City and journey to the Gold Hill Depot Pumpkin Patch. They are then able to get off the train and choose their favorite pumpkin with the assistance of our helpers.

Then it’s back on board for the return trip to Virginia City. All the cars will be open-air, so dress warmly and bring your costume, if you want. These trains fill up fast, so reservations are strongly recommended.

The Pumpkin Patch train will run Oct. 12-13, 19-20 and 26-27 at 11:30 a.m., 1:20 pm, 3 p.m. with a 5 p.m. dusk train on Friday, Oct. 18. Fares will be $25 for adults and $16 for children ages 5-12 and will include a pumpkin.

Meanwhile, the Haunted Halloween Graveyard Train will be the highlight of your Halloween season. We will meet the Executioner in the Gold Hill Graveyard this Halloween (if you dare!) The 4 mile, 40-minute route between Virginia City and Gold Hill comes alive with "scare" as haunted and trapped souls come out to play on Oct. 25, 26 and 31.

You'll ride safely in open air cars into the dark evening under the gorgeous crescent moon. It's Disney meets the wild west, scary and spooky at the same time. Don't miss this eerie, chilly Halloween evening.

Come up to Virginia City and ride through the haunted Comstock Lode. Dress warmly. Trains depart at 5:30, 6:30 and 7:30, Oct. 25, 26 and 31. Adult fare is $26, children, ages 5-12, $19.

Wear your costume and be prepared to have a chilling good time!

For reservations and more information go to www.virginiatruckee.com or call us at 775 847-0380.

New Carson City area Ace Hardware hosts grand opening this weekend with raffles, deals, snacks and more

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 13:10:07 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun Sep 29 2024 .

September 27, 2024 (All day)

September 28, 2024 (All day)

September 29, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

On the day after Labor Day, the new Ace Hardware at Topsy Lane in Carson City opened its doors for a soft opening and this week, they will celebrate their official grand opening all weekend long.

Ace Hardware is a popular home improvement and hardware store that has a few long-established stores in Gardnerville and Reno, but this is the first in the capital city.

The store offers everything from power tools to paint, kitchen wares to bird houses, plumbing to patios and everything in between.

According to owner Aaron Wickstrom, he decided to open a location for the popular hardware store in Carson City because of his love for the region.

“People are great and friendly, and it reminds me of the small city-town I grew up in,” said Wickstrom, who grew up between central California and northern Minnesota. “I just love the area, everyone has been so nice and welcoming.”

What Wickstrom said sets Ace Hardware apart from competitors is customer service.

“We make it a point to excel in customer service,” Wickstrom said. “We have a lot of retired people who worked in trades who bring that level of expertise. Even if we don’t know the answer, we know how to figure it out to solve the issue.”

The grand opening at Ace Hardware begins Friday and continues through Sunday.

Each day brings unique deals, Wickstrom said, as well as raffles.

On Friday, they’ll be raffling off a Milwaukee cordless drill set; on Saturday, a Webber gas grill and on Sunday, a two burner Blackstone griddle.

In addition, on Saturday and Sunday, there will be a number of things to snack on, including pizza and tri-tip samples on Saturday, free coffee and donuts on Sunday, and free ice cream both days.

The official ribbon cutting will be taking place at 10 a.m. Friday.

Grand opening hours for this weekend are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.

Ace Hardware is located at 971 Topsy Ln. Suite 334, in the old Pier 1/Spirt Store location.

For more information, stop by the store or call (775) 434-1030.