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Get Ready to Oompah: Oktoberfest returns to Casino Fandango in Carson City Oct. 5-6

Jeff Munson — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:42:53 +0000

Event Date:

October 5, 2024 - 11:00am

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of brews, brats, and Bavarian fun at Casino Fandango in Carson City. The annual Oktoberfest celebration returns for its 10th year, bringing the spirit of Germany to Carson City with free admission for all. The festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Casino Fandango parking lot.

“We’re excited to continue this much-loved tradition for our community,” says Matt Wetzell, General Manager of Casino Fandango. “Our Oktoberfest brings people together with great food, live music, and of course, a fantastic selection of beers. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the fall season.”

The Casino Fandango Biergarten will offer an impressive lineup of Bavarian-style craft beers, paired with authentic German fare like bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel, and sauerkraut. The event will also feature live oompah bands, ensuring a festive atmosphere for everyone in attendance.

The entertainment line-up for this year will keep the energy high and the spirits flowing:

Saturday, Oct. 5
11:00-1:00 PM- DJ
1:00-2:30 PM- T-N-Keys
3:00-4:30 PM- Sorokas
5:00-6:30 PM- Winter Light Band
6:30-7:00 PM- DJ

Sunday, Oct. 6
11:00-12:30 PM- DJ
12:30-2:00 PM- Jason King Band
3:00-4:30 PM- Sorokas
5:00-6:30 PM- Full Blast
6:30-7:00 PM- DJ

In addition to the music and delicious food, attendees can enjoy fun activities and competitions, including the classic Stein Holding Contest, Flickin’ Chicken, and the fan-favorite Pickle Toss. Plus, explore the Craft Fair, where local artisans will showcase unique handmade items.

Mark your calendar for this unforgettable weekend filled with fall fun, and don’t miss out on all that Casino Fandango’s Oktoberfest has to offer.

For more details, visit Casino Fandango’s website here.

Casino Fandango’s Oktoberfest is Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Casino Fandango in the front 395 parking lot. Free admission.

About Casino Fandango:
Casino Fandango offers a premier entertainment experience in Carson City, Nevada, featuring over 700 slot machines, 10 table games, an award-winning selection of restaurants, and a 10-screen Galaxy theater. Guests can also enjoy the state-of-the-art sports book, meeting spaces, and the on-site Courtyard by Marriott. Conveniently located along US Highway 395, Casino Fandango provides a perfect combination of relaxation, entertainment, and world-class gaming for locals and visitors alike.

Pine Nuts: The ecumenical pun pledge

Jeff Munson — Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:19:52 +0000

By McAvoy Layne

Man can be awful cruel to man, and from time immemorial we continue to come up with new ways to exact our cruelty. The first novel ambush that caught my attention was described in the Odyssey, where Greek soldiers were able to take the city of Troy by hiding inside a giant horse parked at the city gates as an offering to the goddess Athena.

What a surprise those soldiers of Troy had when they laid down their weapons to cheer and hug that humongous Trojan Horse. I was ten years old when I first read that story, and did not trust a horse for several years after.

Some ambuscades do not fare as well as the Trojan Horse. Mark Twain describes such a failed episode in one of Fennimore Cooper’s books.

“Chingachgook is able to divert a stream and uncover moccasin tracks! He bends a sapling in the form of an arch over this narrow passage. The Indians hide in the arch and wait for a 90-foot scow, moving at one mile per hour. The first Indian that drops lands in the wheelhouse in the very stern of the scow. The other five have a full minute to drop and all five drop astern of the scow into the water!”

But all the skullduggery in recorded history pales compared to the most recent advance in electronic sabotage. Some evil mastermind figured out how to load pagers, walkie-talkies, and hand-held radios with explosives that when detonated, drop their users like stones.

So what will we weaponize next? How many different ways can we conceive to dispatch one another? Well, there is a more natural demobilizing weapon that is most effective, though often overlooked, and it’s called, a pun. A good pun, or better yet, a bad one, can become an epiphany to an innocent interloper, and upgrade his disposition without harming him.

So, my proposal is that all 195 countries in the world sign a treaty pledging to employ lighthearted puns in place of the heavier pursuits of war. This will cut the killing fields in half, and perhaps more, as there will be those lucky ones who will not try to understand a pun, and in feeling superior, will live a satisfied life ever after.

Now, if you doubt that this Ecumenical Pun Pledge will work, let us try a quick test on you, and find out if you don’t feel comforted, and above entertaining any thoughts of violence whatsoever.

There! You see? If you figured it out you will feel grateful and benign, and if you don’t care to figure it out, well, you will feel peerless, and too erudite to harbor any thoughts of cruelty for the balance of a long and productive life.

I shall spend tonight drawing up our Ecumenical Pun Pledge, and shall get it in the mail to 195 countries first thing in the (Drumroll Please!) mourning.

— For more than 35 years, in over 4,000 performances, columnist and Chautauquan McAvoy Layne has been dedicated to preserving the wit and wisdom of “The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope,” Mark Twain. As Layne puts it: “It’s like being a Monday through Friday preacher, whose sermon, though not reverently pious, is fervently American."

Want to hear McAvoy Layne tell it? Go here for an audio version of this column.

Making a Difference: Capital City CIRCLES recipient of $4,000 from Carson City watercolor art fundraiser

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 22:45:53 +0000

Submitted to Carson Now

Local artist Colleen Reynolds, owner of CRME Exploring Watercolor, and Denise Mack, Executive Director of the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative, came together to present the donation proceeds check from the 4th Annual Watercolor Carson City fundraising event.

The check presentation took place at CIRCLES’ new location at 727 Fairview Dr., Suite D, Carson City on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024.

The 4th Watercolor Carson City event has been a significant fundraising endeavor for the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative. With a goal to create sustainable community leadership and to end poverty, the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative provides a wholistic look at the eight-domains of wellness, resources, support, and opportunities for individuals and families striving to overcome the challenges of becoming the best version of themselves.

Colleen Reynolds, a renowned local watercolor artist, has organized this event to help support the CIRCLES Initiative's noble cause. Watercolor Carson City, artists and art enthusiasts from the community come together to showcase their talent and raise funds to make a positive impact.

In addition to the monetary donation, several watercolor paintings created for these events were donated to the CIRCLES Initiative for future fundraising efforts. CIRCLES participants who are breaking barriers and transitioning into a life of self-sufficiency are gifted one of the original artist watercolors of their choice. Denise shares that “This thoughtful act of kindness is a tremendous gift to those who are moving forward in their life.”

"We are thrilled to present the proceeds from the 4th Annual Watercolor Carson City event to the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative," said Colleen Reynolds. "Through this artistic endeavor, we aim to make a positive impact on our community by supporting individuals and families in need. We hope that these funds and donated paintings will assist the CIRCLES Initiative in their ongoing efforts to end poverty and showcase how art impacts community."

Denise Mack, the Executive Director of the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative, expressed gratitude for the community's support. &"We are truly thankful to Colleen Reynolds, Exploring Watercolor and all the participating artists and donors who have contributed to this event," said Mack. "The funds and artwork donated will go a long way in helping us create lasting change and transform lives within our community."

For further information or media inquiries, please contact: Colleen Reynolds, Colleenreynoldsartist@gmail.com
Colleen@ColleenReynolds.com or call 775-247-2556.

About Exploring Watercolor:
CRME Exploring Watercolor is a local art studio owned by Colleen Reynolds. With a passion for watercolor painting, Colleen aims to inspire others through her artwork and events like Watercolor Carson City. For more information, please visit www.colleenreynolds.com

About the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative:
The Capital City CIRCLES Initiative is a non-profit organization dedicated to ending poverty in our community. By providing resources and support, the CIRCLES Initiative empowers individuals and families to overcome the challenges of poverty and build a sustainable future.

In the Photo: Colleen Reynolds, CRME Exploring Watercolor, presents Donation Proceeds Check from 4th Annual Watercolor Carson City Fundraising Event to Denise Mack, Executive Director, Capital City CIRCLES Initiative.

Carson City firefighters knock down small, human caused brush fires near cemetery

Jeff Munson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 20:48:54 +0000

UPDATE 4:30PM: Four very small fires, amounting to less than a tenth of an acre, were knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival Sunday along the hillside near Lone Mountain Cemetery, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Mason.

The cause is under investigation. No structures were damaged. CCFD has determined the fires to be human caused. At this time, the matter is under investigation with CCFD and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Three engines and a rescue were assigned to the attack. East Fork Fire assisted for protection on the south side of the city, while Truckee Meadows Fire stood by for protection on the north side of the city.
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UPDATE 3:11PM: Some fire engines have cleared the scene, a good sign CCFD has control of the fire. We have left messages and will update as the battalion chief becomes available.
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UPDATE 2:06PM: Firefighters appear to have a handle on the fire, though it hasn't been reported as knocked down. Fire cameras at C-Hill and McClellan Peak are no longer showing smoke. We will update as information becomes available.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday afternoon to a brush fire near hillside of Lone Mountain Cemetery and in the area of 2300 block of Marian Avenue.

The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. Multiple fire trucks have responded.

Traffic is closed on Roop Street from Winnie to Northridge. Motorists should use an alternate route.

A phone caller to dispatch advised they may have saw someone set the fire. The cause is under investigation. An investigator has been sent to the scene.

We will update as more information becomes available.

Carson City Rotarians meeting Tuesday features deputy attorney for state's Bureau of Consumer Protection

Jeff Munson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:51:47 +0000

Event Date:

October 1, 2024 - 12:00pm

By Denise Clodjeaux

Raquel Fulghum, Senior Deputy Attorney General with the Nevada Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting happening Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Fulghum practices in the areas of deceptive trade, utilities, and antitrust matters. Fulghum will discuss the most recent general rate case where her office advocated against NV Energy's proposed increase to the basic service charge from $16.50 to $45.30.

The public is invited to attend the meeting which takes place Tuesday, Oct. 1, at noon, in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 West King Street, Carson City. Anyone interested should email carsoncitynvrotary@gmail.com

Fall Street Vibrations motorcycle events wind down Sunday

Jeff Munson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:13:21 +0000

Thousands of motorcycle riders roared their way to Northern Nevada this weekend for the Street Vibrations Fall Rally, which is winding down today, Sunday.

Riders made their way to events at Battle Born Harley-Davidson in Carson City, Reno Harley-Davidson, plus Virginia City.

Street Vibrations is Northern Nevada's most attended organized motorcycle event that happens in fall and spring with a theme that celebrates motorcycle culture and the spirit of the open road with organized events, music, food, custom bike shows, scenic rides and vendor booths showcasing motorcycle gear and accessories.

Carson City Murals and Music Festival ends with splash of new art around town

Jeff Munson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:42:18 +0000

Photos by Tony Dellacioppa

The second annual Carson City Murals and Music Festival ended Saturday with a concert and more than 20 new murals around town. For more photos see the Brewery Arts Center Facebook page here and the Visit Carson City Facebook page here.

Mural locations are: (See map below.)

— 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

Local, national and international artists created murals in public spaces around Carson City. Attendees were able to meet artists as they created 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.

Music and Mural Festival map locations by Carson Now on Scribd

Carson City road funding educational presentation happening Monday

Jeff Munson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:25:27 +0000

Event Date:

September 30, 2024 - 5:30pm

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division on Monday will provide an educational presentation and summary related to the recently completed Preserve Carson City Roads report and the status of measures related to funding for local roads in Carson City.

The presentation is Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, Robert Crowell Board Room, located at 851 E. William Street in Carson City.

The public is invited to attend this presentation, which will include a moderated question-and-answer session about funding measures being presented to voters in Carson City.

The presentation will include details about the funding measures approved by the Board of Supervisors for placement on the November 2024 election ballot. It will also include information related to project selection and implementation as well as a summary of the next steps pending the results of the November 2024 election.

Carson City values your feedback about funding options for the preservation and repair of your streets and roads and strongly encourages attendance.

Questions? Visit preservecarsoncityroads.com for the latest project information. Contact Chris Martinovich at CMartinovich@carson.org or (775) 283-7367.

Happening today: Living history program at Minden Mill explores early Reno divorce industry

Jeff Munson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 16:12:50 +0000

Event Date:

September 29, 2024 - 1:00pm

Today, Sunday, Sept. 29 David and Gayle Woodruff will present one of their popular living history programs at the Minden Mill Distillery. Join them at 1 p.m. for "The Reno Cure."

Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City,” but it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame. For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people came to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage.

The Woodruff assume the Reno Divorce Ranch characters of Clive and Vivian Sterling, as they recount the unique, interesting and often amusing history of the Reno divorce industry and its divorce ranches in the 1930s through the 1960s. Seating is limited and reservations are required for the free, one-hour program. Go here to make a reservation.

Call David at 760.920.8061 for more information. Minden Mill Distillery is located at 1601 Water St. Minden, Nev.

Carson City Symphony opens 41st season with 'A Bit of Vienna & Beyond' concert Oct. 20

Jeff Munson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 15:40:44 +0000

Event Date:

October 20, 2024 - 4:00pm

By Elinor Bugli

The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli and Assistant Conductor Brian Fox, will open its 41st season on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at 4 p.m., with a concert at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.

The concert, "A Bit of Vienna and Beyond," will open with Beethoven's Coriolan Overture and features guest soloist Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio in Franz Schubert's Konzertstück for Violin and Orchestra and two pieces by Fritz Kreisler. To complete the program, the orchestra will play, Borodin's In the Steppes of Central Asia, and Berlioz's Corsair Overture.

Tickets are $18 general admission; $15 for seniors, students, and Symphony Association members; and free for youth age 18 and under. Tickets are on sale online at CCSymphony.com or at the door. “Flex” tickets at discounted prices are also available at CCSymphony.com.

Pre-show entertainment by the Carson Middle School Advanced Orchestra conducted by Brian Fox begins at 3:00 p.m. in the lobby. A Meet-the-Soloist concert preview with conductors David Bugli and Brian Fox and soloist Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio begins at 3:15 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room.

Described as a "violinist who most often takes your breath away" by Gramophone Magazine, Stephanie Sant'Ambrogio enjoys a varied performing and recording career as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral leader. She has performed on the foremost stages of the U.S. and throughout the world, and has recorded over seventy-five orchestral and chamber music CDs.

Carson City Symphony is a community orchestra of about 60 players who perform music from the 15th to the 21st centuries. The 2024-25 concert season is supported with public funding through the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Carson City, and by private donations. The concert preview is supported by Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

For information, see CCSymphony.com or call (775) 883-4154.

Carson City area road report for week of Sept. 30 to Oct. 6

Jeff Munson — Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:39:59 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— 2nd Street between Carson Street and Curry Street will be closed to westbound traffic from April 8, 2024, to June 30, 2025, for construction.

— Sage Street between Hot Springs Road and Lone Mountain Drive will be closed to traffic from Tuesday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
— Butti Way between Fairview Drive and the Carson City Public Works building will be reduced to a single lane from Monday and Tuesday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

— Center Drive near the intersection of Topsy Lane will be reduced to a single lane from Sept. 16, 2024, to Nov. 26, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— The intersection of Chateau Drive and Silver Sage Drive will have shoulder work from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— College Parkway between Lompa Lane and Sherman Lane will be reduced to single lanes in both directions on Tuesday, from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm.

— North Ormsby Boulevard between Newman Place and Washington Street will have reduced lanes from Sept. 16, 2024, to Oct. 14, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

— Parkland Avenue between Osman Circle and Claudia Circle will be reduced to a single lane from Friday through Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

— Topsy Lane near the Lyla Lane will be reduced to a single lane from Sept. 16, 2024, to Nov. 26, 2024, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Capitol City Gun Club Member's Day happening Oct. 5

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:26:27 +0000

By Jay Smith

On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, club members and folks interested in membership are invited to attend the annual Member’s Day at Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Membership fees will be discounted for the day and all facilities at the Club will be open to current and joining members with free targets on Trap, Skeet, Five Stand, and Sporting Clays.

Members also receive discounted target fees all year and frequent specials on supplies and accessories in the Pro Shop. There will also be a raffle for an assortment of great prizes and the Nevada Nosh food truck will be serving lunch. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.

For more information, call (775)882-9904. Everyone is invited to come!

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

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

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 18:15:05 +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.

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.

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