Carson River Park

Meet at Carson River Park on Carson River road.

A different walk every week on Tuesdays. Walks are easy paced, on level ground, of approximately 1 hour duration, and of no cost to participants. All skill levels are welcome and leader is willing to work with participants to develop an individual walking program. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. During rain or snow meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1870 Russell Way.

Leader: Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com

UPDATE 10:58PM: Carson City firefighters were called to Carson River Park for a brush fire. Firefighters arrived on scene and were called off. It was labeled a "good intent call" and there was not a fire.
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Carson City fire crews were called tonight to a brush fire at Carson River Park near the boat ramp. Multiple fire engines were responding to the call, which came into dispatch at around 10:40 p.m.

We will monitor the situation. Please check back for updates.

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Today is National Leave the Office Early Day, so get out and enjoy the day if you can: play some golf, wander around an art exhibit, or join up with Muscle Powered on their weekly hike. Get nostalgic with Donkey Kong; the video game debuted this day in 1981. Or you could binge watch Leave it to Beaver: Jerry ‘the Beav’ Mathers was born this day in 1948.

TUESDAY:

• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (sign in 7:45am, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes classes includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Last week: ‘Forevermore’ by artist Su Limbert at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building

The Stewart Indian School is the site of today’s ‘Easy Walk’ led by the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department. If you can’t join them this morning, make a point of exploring this treasure on your own. A podcast is available to guide you through the history of the site, complete with narratives from some who spent their youth there. Memorabilia from the school is on display at the Nevada State Museum and plans for a cultural center are in the works. Their cemetery is the final resting place of one of the area’s most famous Native American residents, basket-maker, Dot-so-la Lee. For more information on the Stewart Indian School go here.
TUESDAY:

• Nevada Tourism Day at the Legislature
• Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced tea today at Dunkin Donuts
• ‘Always Lost: A Meditation on War’ in the Second Floor Atrium of the Legislature Building

Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch - Annual Ranch Breakfast is scheduled for this Saturday.

Come on down Saturday morning, Oct. 4 to Silver Saddle and enjoy a ranch breakfast of pancakes and bacon. A morning bird walk will start before breakfast. Bird nest box staining and installation will be available throughout the morning for those interested.

Location:
Silver Saddle Ranch
Carson River Road
Carson City

Parking:
Available at Carson River Park (requires a .2 mile walk) and
Silver Saddle Ranch (no walk required).

Schedule:
8:00-11:00am: Bird Walk
9:00am-12:00pm: Breakfast

Teddy, the warm-hearted, floppy-eared 8-year-old drug sniffing Golden Retriever and valiant member of the Carson City Sheriff's Office K9 squad for years, officially retires today.

Known for his gentle demeanor and love of tennis balls, Teddy has been adored by law officers, sheriff's office staffers, children and even the most unlikely folks — those who have had their vehicles searched — ever since he came on board as an 18-month old rookie sniffer.

A 21-year-old Carson City man faces a misdemeanor domestic battery charge after allegedly hitting his fiance with a water bottle, pouring water on her and shoving her to the ground.

According to the arrest report, deputies were called to the 1100 block of Woodside Drive at around 8 a.m. regarding a domestic dispute.

A 21-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday morning and faces a felony charge of being in violation of conditions set in his parole and probation.

Brian Angel-Ramirez is being held without bail until a court hearing. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report, deputies were sent to the area of Goni and Arrowhead at 11:31 p.m. in reference to a person passed out in the roadway.

On Oct. 20, the Carson City Board of Supervisors awarded a contract to Horizon Construction, Inc. for various improvements to Carson River Park, located on Carson River Road at Lloyd’s Bridge. The construction is scheduled to begin on Monday, Nov. 7, and will take approximately three months to complete, depending on the weather.

Carson River Park, tucked among the cottonwood trees near Lloyd's Bridge in southeast Carson City, will be upgraded this fall, not only to accommodate small groups, but to reflect more of the ch...

Carson River Park near Lloyd's Bridge could see improvements if the Board of Supervisors OKs an updated site development plan Thursday.The proposed plan, which features native, naturalized landscap...

About 3.5 miles of frontage that amounts to 419 acres along the Carson River corridor was sealed into protection thanks to the voter-approved Question 1 initiative and Carson City's own Question 18 Quality of Life Initiative.

A partnership for the purchase, appraised at $3.1 million, was created between Carson City, the Nevada Land Conservancy, the Commission for the Reconstruction of the V&T Railway and private landowner John Serpa.

News Release:

Carson City and Lyon County officials will cut the ribbon May 22 to ceremonially launch new boating facilities for whitewater rafting and kayaking that have opened on the Carson River Aquatic Trail between Carson City and Dayton.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/04/18/morgan_mill_river_park_opens_this_weekend From the Nevada Appeal, Morgan Mill river park opens this weekend: