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Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, November 12 at Mexican Ditch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/11/2019 - 3:48pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Events around the Carson City region for Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 7:04pmGoing into Monday, Nov. 11, 2019 it is Veterans Day. Federal, state and local government offices and schools are closed to observe the holiday. Thank you U.S. Veterans for your service to our great country. There are a number of organized happenings in the region, including parades in Virginia City and Reno, as well as events in South Lake Tahoe and Sparks. Plus a number of Carson City and Carson Valley restaurants are offering no cost meals as a gesture of gratitude to veterans and active duty military members. Also Monday is a discussion on homeless issues with local advocate and champion for those who are often without a voice, Dee Dee Foremaster.
Ceremonies, holiday craft fairs and more: Carson City region set for Veterans Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 6:55pmHeading into the Veterans Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days. Events include live comedy, art and heater, multiple holiday craft fairs around Carson City and Carson Valley as well as several Veterans Day ceremonies and offers of gratitude to vets and active duty members of the U.S. military on Monday. Read on for details.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/06/2019 - 6:50pmThe first week of November marches along with sunshine to continue into the foreseeable future. Events ahead for this Thursday include a regular meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, a Mammovan stop at Nevada Health Centers, a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, and an evening with local artist Rebecca Fox at Artsy Fartsy Gallery. You can also "Raider Up" with the Carson City chapter of Raider Nation by joining them for a game watch at Jimmy G's. Read on. There's more.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 6
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/05/2019 - 7:21pmGoing into the middle of the work week we can expect sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s. Events around the capital city Wednesday, Nov. 6 include gallery showings, a Veterans Day assembly at Sierra Lutheran High School, the first "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, a presentation, "Nevada’s Ancient Rock Art: Art for All Times" hosted by Capital City Arts Initiative, storytelling at the Carson City Library and more.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, Nov. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 5:24pmSettling into the week as we head into Tuesday, Nov. 5, activities around the capital city include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a Salvation Army holiday job fair, plus a grant workshop through the Nevada Arts Council, an evening showing of the 1951 film "An American in Paris" hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, pole fitness and swing dance lessons at Yaple's Ballroom and more.
Happenings and events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/03/2019 - 6:02pmA warmup is in the forecast this week as we head into Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Expect sunny skies with daytime highs in the upper 60s. But you'll want to bundle up after the sun sets as night time temperatures will be in the low 30s. Activities Monday include a lunch discussion with Nevada Appeal columnist Guy Farmer, the first of free Monday yoga classes offered through Partnership Carson City, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Evening with Divas, ghost investigations, Dia de los Muertos and more: Carson City area ramps up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 7:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the second annual Evening with Divas in Carson City, a Día de Muertos celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Nevada Artists Association’s 40th anniversary celebration, paranormal ghost investigations in Virginia City, a pie baking contest in Gardnerville and much more!
Happy Halloween: Events around Carson City for Oct. 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 5:35pmHeading into the last day of October and you know what that means: Happy Halloween! Best to bundle up under the costumes as Thursday will be another chilly day, though warmer than Wednesday. Activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities and more. Read on for Halloween activities around the capital city.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike November 7 at Prison Hill
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 1:45pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, November 5 at Carson Tahoe Medical Loop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 1:44pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk at Mexican Ditch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 1:42pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 5:53pmGoing into the eve of Halloween, teeth will be chattering as the weather calls for sunny skies but with a chill in the air and daytime temperatures in the upper 40s around the capital city. Events around town Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 include a Halloween costume walk at Riverview Park in Carson City, a "trick or trunk" event in Dayton, art showings, storytelling at the Carson City Library and more.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 5:15pmHeading into Tuesday, expect continued sunny skies and cool temperatures. Events for the day include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, Fall job fairs hosted by Nevada JobConnect and the Carson Nugget, the 3rd annual "BOO-nanza" celebration at the Carson City Community Center and library, a Relay for Life fundraiser at Firehouse Subs and more.
Carson City student art exhibit to be featured at 13th annual Dia De Los Muertos event
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 7:03amCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Museum will host a Day of the Dead Celebration this weekend from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. As part of the event and celebration, Carson High School ceramics students from Ms. Alisa Kuniya’s class and third graders from Bordewich Bray Elementary School will exhibit Dia De Los Muertos masks and alters.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 5:35pmWith the wildly festive Nevada Day weekend now behind us, a busy week is ahead as we begin to close out October and prepare to celebrate Halloween in the capital city. Activities Monday include a lunch discussion with the director of the Toiyabe Chapter of the Sierra Club, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Oct. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 5:48amGood day Carson City, we hope you are enjoying your Nevada Day weekend. It is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Events around the capital city area include a post Nevada Day Trash Mob cleanup, a morning bike ride, Pow Wow activities at the MAC, the RSVP carnival at Mills Park as well as as tours of the Wungnema House, also in the park, Thomas the Train activities Virginia City and more. It will be a much cooler day weather wise, so dress warm. Enjoy.
Muscle Powered Halloween Hike! October 31 at Deadman's Creek Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 8:16amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
October 31 - Deadman's Creek Trail, Washoe Valley. Meet at SaveMart on N. Carson street along the south end of the building to carpool to the trailhead on East Lake Blvd, Washoe Valley.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, October 29 at Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 8:15amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
October 29 - Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam. Meet outside the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch in parking area just off of Carson River Road.
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, November 1 at Ormsby Fireroad and Pioneer Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 8:14amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Nov 1 – Ormsby Fireroad and Pioneer Cemetery. Meet in the Carson City School District parking lot at 1402 West King Street.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, October 29 at Ormsby Fireroad and Pioneer Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 8:13amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking, and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Oct 29– Ormsby Fireroad and Pioneer Cemetery. Meet in the Carson City School District parking lot at 1402 West King Street.
Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 5:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region Friday through Sunday to celebrate Nevada Day. Activities include the annual parade down Carson Street, a carnival at Mills Park, the 30th annual Nevada Day Classic, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, beard and rock drilling contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit kids and adults of all ages.
Thursday events around Carson City include art showings, hike and family carnival night at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 6:42pmCounting down the hours until the Nevada Day weekend celebration begins, we're heading into Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 with sunny skies in the forecast through Sunday. Thursday opens the first of the four-day annual RSVP Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park with $1 ride family night hosted by Carson City Toyota. Other activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities, a gold and silver rush presentation at the Nevada State Museum and more.
Events and activities around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 4:56pmWe're days away from our celebration of statehood and the weather around the capital city couldn't be more, well, Nevada-like with daytime highs near 70 and sunny skies. Carson City area activities ahead for Wednesday, Oct. 23 feature an economic roundup presented by the Northern Nevada Development Authority at Casino Fandango, Carson Tahoe's annual "Spooktacular" family event, Firehouse Subs will host our local Search and Rescue for a dinner fundraiser; Sierra Nevada Journeys and Nature Conservancy will present family STEM night in Genoa, plus art showings and more. Enjoy the day.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City Juvenile District Court Special Master Kimberly Okezie at Taqueria La Salsa
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 7:41amKimberly Okezie has loved stuffed animals since she was a child, beginning with a plush koala bear that she says stayed with her into adulthood until time literally unraveled the stitching on the toy.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 4:34pmGoing into Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 more sunny skies and warm fall temperatures will continue to shine on the capital city as we prepare for the Nevada Day weekend. Ahead Tuesday include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a "haunted" cemetery tour at Lone Mountain, a business networking meeting at Casino Fandango and the Fat Tuesday business networking group at Carson Nugget, archery at Centennial Park and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Oct. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 4:58pmAnd we're off as we count down the days until Saturday's Nevada Day celebration, the biggest statewide party of its kind or any kind for that matter. Going into the first day of the work week, Monday, Oct. 21, we're looking at sunshine and a high around 70. Events around the capital city include a lunch discussion on the Secret Witness program, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.
Carson City Firehouse Subs assists local Search and Rescue in fundraiser
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 4:48pmWhile volunteers of the Carson City Sheriff’s Search and Rescue unit are available 24-hours a day to help those in need, this Wednesday evening Firehouse Subs will be making itself available to assist the Search and Rescue unit with a fundraiser.
Events around the Carson City area for Sunday, Oct. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 6:20amSunday will bring cool temperatures and some sunshine with daytime highs in the mid 60s around the capital city region. Lined up today are fall train rides in Carson City and Virginia City, a women veteran's support group meeting, and a a discussion with survivors, family and doctors about metastatic breast cancer. Also today, the Carson City Symphony will open its 36th season at the community center. Enjoy.
Every runner sure to experience ‘Success’ at Take it to the Lake half-marathon
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 3:54pmRegardless a runner’s place or time at the annual Take it to the Lake Half-Marathon Run, everyone inevitably leaves with a taste of success.