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The Nevada Artist Association Art Gallery 40th Anniversary Celebration
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/04/2019 - 11:11pmForty years ago, Carson City’s art and culture community experienced a massive boost when the Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery opened its doors.
The funding and building of this volunteer run gallery was spearheaded by local Nevada artists and donated to Carson City as part of the Brewery Arts Center Campus in 1979. Today NAA enjoys a membership of over 150 member artists, many of whom volunteer to host at and run Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery that has continually contributed to the arts and culture of the Carson City community throughout the past 40 years.
VC Outhouse races, Relay for Life, golf tournament, Oktoberfest and more: Carson City region in store for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/03/2019 - 9:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 30th annual Outhouse Races in Virginia City, American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event in Carson City, Fright Night at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, Oktoberfest at the Casino Fandango, the 26th annual 'Making a Difference' Golf Tournament and much more!
40th Annual IVNS Pumpkin Patch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/27/2019 - 7:39pmPumpkin patch with a huge selection of pumpkins, pumpkin decorating, carnival games, face painting, bounce houses, pony rides, bungee trampoline, rock climbing, live bluegrass with Kyle Ledson, Incline Mariachi Band, IHS Jazz Band, magician, balloon twisting, Bam Dog food truck, Tahoe Empanadas, BBQ, beer garden, silent auction, raffle, local craft vendors, and MORE! Admission is FREE and tickets to participate in activities can be purchased at the gate.
More Info
http://ivns.vhost4.sierraweb.com/pumpkin-patch/
location
Incline Park
939 Southwood Blvd, Incline Village, NV 89451
Ghost tours, show-n-shine, chili cook-off and more featured at 2019 Dayton Valley Days
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 4:48pmThe 31st annual Dayton Valley Days kicks off this weekend with a street festival, food booths, plenty of games for kids, a host of family entertainment options including gold panning, ghost tours, a vehicle show and shine, chili cook-off, Sunday pet parade and more.
Board of Supervisor's meeting to discuss several new Carson City subdivision plans
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/17/2019 - 10:58amThe upcoming Board of Supervisor’s meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the table for discussion are grant funding for the Sheriff’s Office, a new public guardian, and several new subdivision discussions.
First ever 'Gandy Dance' coming to Dayton Oct. 19
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 9:12amThe public is welcome to the first ever "Gandy Dance" to celebrate the Gandy: also known as a railroad maintenance worker. 1800's music by the Pickett's Charge Band, dance lessons, Story Telling, Gandy spiking demonstration, Quilters, finger foods, 1800's games, unique Silent Auction items, train simulator, model Depot Tours and more.
This event supports the Historical Society of Dayton Valley's (HSDV) restoration of the historic 1881 Carson & Colorado Railroad Depot.
Fall for Tahoe South's Secret Season: Labor Day through October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/25/2019 - 10:48amAs summer winds down, fall events in Tahoe South are ramping up. And the secret’s out: Fall in Tahoe South is one of the most idyllic times to visit with mild weather, off-season lodging rates, more beach space and numerous events starting Labor Day Weekend.
Sold Out: Steppin' Back In Time: 1950s fundraiser featured at Virginia City's Historic Fourth Ward School Oct. 5
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 3:38pmVirginia City's Historic Fourth Ward School Museum’s 3rd Annual Steppin’ Back In Time fundraising event, highlighting The Fabulous 1950’s, will be Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Join us for an exciting evening of fun as we step back to the era of the Sock Hop. Come dressed in your favorite Poodle Skirt or Denim (optional), enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments and celebrate life as it was on the Comstock.
Carson City Jazz and Beyond to auction 3 mannequins during last week of festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 08/19/2019 - 5:36pmMile High Jazz Band Association announces that mannequins will be auctioned off by silent auction during Jazz & Beyond concerts. Proceeds benefit Carson City Arts and Culture Coalition's scholarship fund for a student of the arts.
Bluegrass and Punk and Celtic: oh my! Three music festivals highlight Saturday’s events in Carson City
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/16/2019 - 10:03pmGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! Today we’ve got a ton of great events, including three separate music festivals at Shoe Tree Brewing Co., Bowers Mansion, and the Brewery Arts Center!
Check out below to see what’s going on this weekend.
Jazz, Celtic and bluegrass, train rides and more: Carson City region in store for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 08/15/2019 - 9:32pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including the Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival, a bluegrass festival at Bowers Mansion, Celtic favorites at the BAC, tours at the Nevada State Museum, train rides, standup comedy at the Carson Nugget, a block party at Silver Oak Golf Course, a Boy Scouts car show at Fuji Park, "'Kutz for Kids' and more.
16th Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival opens Friday at Bliss, Governor's Mansion
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 7:55amThe 16th Annual Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music and Art Festival kicks off Friday at Bliss Mansion, 608 Elizabeth Street from 4 to 6 p.m., and continues that evening at the Governor’s Mansion, directly across Mountain Street. The free event includes live music, art, food, and tours of the Bliss Mansion.
Carson City’s family-friendly ‘Bulldog Cyber Cafe’ welcomes gamers of all types
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 9:24amJust about two years ago, the Bulldog Cyber Cafe quietly opened its doors in the Grocery Outlet shopping center beside Bulldog PC Repair. However, they quickly outgrew their space, and three months ago, the new Bulldog Cyber Cafe opened its doors at 251 Jeanelle Street in Carson City.
Third annual summer event for Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada hosted in Genoa
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 1:56pmGARDNERVILLE, Nev. – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada hosts the third annual Summer Soiree fundraiser to help build a clubhouse for Carson Valley members, Sunday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m. in Genoa.
Currently, the Club activities are hosted at Pau Wa Lu Middle School, but due to school events and availability of classrooms, there are many limitations to what the Club can provide to the youth of Carson Valley without having its own location.
Ronald McDonald House Northern Nevada Red Shoe Gala-October 4, 2019
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 9:16amPlease join us for the Ronald McDonald House Northern Nevada Red Shoe Gala on October 4, 2019 at the Atlantis Resort in Reno.
The evening includes dinner, silent and live auction, and a night filled with super hero fun!
Carson City Fair 2019 Coloring Contest Winners Announced
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 07/30/2019 - 9:15amThis year, the Carson City Fair Coloring Contest sponsored by Carson Kids Dental was a huge hit throughout the weekend, and over 50 children in three age categories participated with over 300 votes.
The contest this year featured a barnyard scene and was available for print out before the fair as well as during the fair at a booth set up in the Exhibit Hall.
Full Schedule of Events for the Carson City Fair this weekend at Fuji Park
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 3:12pmThe Carson City Fair is upon us this weekend, bringing fun new activities that are certain to become traditions for Carsonites young and young-at-heart!
Check below for the full list of scheduled events Friday through Sunday.
Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Receives Generous Donation from Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/25/2019 - 11:25amShepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church in Carson City donated proceeds raised from community rummage sale to Carson City Search and Rescue to support the replacement of an aging search and rescue vehicle. A generous donation in the amount of $3,147.25 was presented on July 24, which will join funds already raised for the vehicle purchase.
Taste of Downtown, live music, history talks, BMX and more: Carson City region readies for jam-packed weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/18/2019 - 5:35pmAs we head into the final stretch of the week, events around the Carson City region are lined up for the next three days, including museum activities, outdoor concerts, a car cruise Friday at Carson Mall, athletic events, a Carson High School class of 1979 reunion, the Taste of Downtown on Saturday and much more.
5th Annual Sassabration Pride and Fundraiser beats the heat
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/13/2019 - 5:31pmThe Fifth Annual Sassabration, Carson City’s Pride event and fundraiser, was held Saturday at Sassafras along with Shoe Tree Brewing Co. and the Carson City Hot Springs.
The day began with a parade beginning at the Brewery Arts Center and ending at Sassafras. Vendors, entertainers, musicians and attendees gathered in the heat of another hot desert summer day to raise funds for a great cause.
11th annual Concert Under the Stars fundraiser plays a sold out evening for the Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 11:22pmThe Greenhouse Project’s Concert Under the Star fundraiser held a sold out show at the Eagle Valley Golf Course Wednesday evening for the 11th year in a row.
Events around the Carson City area for Wednesday, July 10 feature Concert Under the Stars, Wheeled Food Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/10/2019 - 8:32amHello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, July 10, 2019. We're looking at plenty of sunshine, warm temperatures and an extraordinary musical lineup today at Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City for the 11th annual Concert Under the Stars benefit for The Greenhouse Project. There's also art showings, Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC and more.
2nd Annual Summer Nights: Music, Fun, Food, and Friends at Dayton Tap House
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:42amA cancer diagnosis is life-threatening, financially devastating, and strikes without warning. Even patients who have worked hard all their life can find themselves struggling to afford necessities such as keeping their lights on, buying gas (for travel to treatment), and covering the high cost of medicine. As one of the regions only organizations providing such support for patients, Carson Tahoe is their only safety net.
ICYM: Carson City Greenhouse Project feeds families in need thanks to Concert Under the Stars
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 11:07amEditor's Note: The 11th annual Concert Under the Stars, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, is this Wednesday at Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City and features a legendary headliner lineup of Poco, Firefall and Pure Prairie League. This article from June highlights organizations that benefit from the concert fundraiser, including the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.
When families come to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, they are typically in desperate conditions.
“We see 80 percent of our clients in the last couple of weeks of the month,” explained Joyce Buckingham, executive director. “They have reached the end of their SNAP benefits or their social security or other benefits.”
Barbecue, music and fireworks: July 4 celebrations around Carson, Tahoe and Virginia City
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 07/04/2019 - 8:35amThe Fourth of July will be colored with parades, barbecues, carnivals, concerts and plenty of fireworks around Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Virginia City.
Live auction for Carson City benefit Under the Stars concert grows, includes experience packages
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:23pmThe live auction at the Concert Under the Stars, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, is anticipated each year and has grown to include an even greater array of experience packages and service items.
Now in its 11th year, the Concert Under the Stars begins 5:30 p.m. July 10 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course, 3999 Centennial Park Dr. in Carson City. The evening includes world-class and legendary music by Poco, Pure Prairie League and Firefall — as well as the live auction which takes place between performances.
Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation brings 'Yappy hour' to Genoa's Sierra Chef
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/30/2019 - 12:50pmWylie Animal Rescue Foundation (WARF) is hosting a casual al fresco Yappy Hour on Tuesday, July 9, from 4-6 PM at Genoa’s Sierra Chef. The popular catering company and cooking school will be providing delicious complimentary nibbles and wine and beer will be available for purchase in keepsake WARF glasses. Canine companions are invited to attend. WARF is raising awareness about its new Animal Sanctuary under construction in Stagecoach. Yappy Hour is open to the public and admission is free.
The Fox Brewpub unveils a new brew to raise funds for the Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 06/29/2019 - 4:59pmThe Fox Brewpub and the Greenhouse Project partnered to create the Greenhouse Project Brut-Session IPA, available now until it's gone at The Fox and at the July 10 Concert Under the Stars.
One dollar of every beer sold goes to the Greenhouse Project (TGP). At the concert, growlers and kegs will be donated as well as 32-ounce crowlers at each of the VIP dinner tables.
‘For the Kids’ Charity Weekend Silent Auction is now open with Mobile Bidding
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 10:29amThe 9th Annual Mike Tice Charity Weekend “For the Kids” begins today in Minden, and the silent auction has opened with a new mobile bidding option through the weekend.
Carson City Fair Save the Date: Make plans now for July 26-28 weekend at Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 8:08amPlanning for the 2019 Carson City Fair is coming together. The youth livestock show and auction are promising to have a record turn out. We are proud to present many new competitions and events this year, such as the American Ninja Farmer, food eating compositions and the first inaugural Demolition Derby.