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Carson Tahoe Breast Center participates in study
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 10:15amCarson Tahoe Breast Center in Carson City was selected as the only provider in Nevada, and one of only 131 worldwide, to participate in the ...
Nevada Forestry: White satin moth outbreak infests 226 acres at Lake Tahoe park
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 10:03amCARSON CITY – The Nevada Division of Forestry conducted trapping and aerial surveys this season, focusing on the white satin moth outbreak at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. The survey revealed 226 acres of infestation, ranging from minimal to heavy defoliation.
Carson Tahoe Breast Center picked as Nevada's sole provider in international clinical trial
Submitted by editor on Thu, 10/12/2017 - 10:02amCarson Tahoe Breast Center was recently selected as the only provider in Nevada, and one of only 131 worldwide, to participate in the prestigious Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial.
Thursday, Oct. 12: Things to do in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 9:25pmThere have been quite a few exciting changes to downtown this year. Today we celebrate the grand opening of the Union Carson eatery, taphouse and coffee bar with a ribbon cutting and tasty fundraiser. $20 gets you a few hours of food, beer and wine, and great live music, and it’s all for a great cause. Artist Adrienne Harrington is the star of this evening’s reception at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery. The Gold Hill Hotel hosts a weekly lecture series: learn more about the near-by historical ghost town, Bodie, while enjoying a meal. Hoops with Heroes at Dayton High School pits the varsity and j.v.
Reader asks: Is this a Cooper's Hawk that visited our backyard?
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 8:46pmNevada Day Weekend at the Arlington Events Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 5:42pmIt’s time for the Nevada Day Weekend celebration! Then, it’s “Sunday, Bloody Mary Sunday” on Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. where several Northern Nevada mixologists will compete for a trophy and bragging rights for the Best Bloody Mary.
The Arlington Event Center will also host a Craft and Vendor Fair from Oct 27 to Oct. 29. Join the party across from the Carson Nugget Casino in Carson City for an action-packed weekend!
Nevada Day Weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 5:35pmIt’s time for the Nevada Day Weekend celebration! On Saturday, Oct. 28, watch the famous Nevada Day Parade, then head over to “Brewfest 2017!” where you’ll be able to try a variety of different beers from around the world.
Pat Travers will also be performing live at the Carson Nugget for two shows at 7PM and 9PM.
The Arlington Event Center will also host a Craft & Vendor Fair from Oct. 27-29.
Join the party across from the Carson Nugget Casino in Carson City for an action-packed weekend!
Nevada Day Weekend
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 5:12pmIt’s time for the Nevada Day Weekend celebration! This year the celebration starts with a party on Friday, Oct. 27 with FREE live entertainment in downtown Carson City across from the Carson Nugget. Hours for the event are from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will support local charities like Advocates to End Domestic Violence and F.I.S.H.
The Arlington Event Center across from the Carson Nugget will also host a Craft & Vendor Fair from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29. Join the party across from the Carson Nugget Casino in Carson City for an action-packed weekend.
Carson City TRIAD, Carson Tahoe Health to discuss fall risk and prevention Friday
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 4:09pmCarson City Nevada TRIAD presents “Tripping Into Fall,” a fall risk and prevention workshop sponsored by Carson Tahoe Health at the Carson City Senior Center Friday, Oct. 13, at 11:45 a.m.
Nevada Railroad Museum in Carson City to host Harvest Train this weekend
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 2:49pmCARSON CITY — October means the harvest moon and at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, it means the Harvest Train. The museum is hosting its third annual Harvest Train over two weekends in October, with steam train rides, a pumpkin patch, craft fair and food trucks.
Museum seeking Nevada Day volunteers
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 2:12pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada State Museum is seeking volunteers and history ambassadors for the Nevada Day celebration on Saturday, Oct. 28.
Saturday shred day in Carson City to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 2:04pmThere will be a Community Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day Saturday, Oct. 14 in Carson City with proceeds to benefit Special Olympics of Nevada.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Mickey Joseph
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:53pmStand-up Comic Mickey Joseph was a finalist in 1998 SF Comedy Competition. Throughout the 80's and 90's, he appeared on ABC'S America's Funniest People, NBC'S Friday Night Videos, and FOX TV'S Comedy Day. He has also headlined Harvey's in Portland, Indianapolis Comedy Connection, Governors in NY, the Icehouse in Pasadena, Comedy Underground in Seattle, Rooster T. Feathers in Sunnyvale. and many more.
Carson City weather: Hazy skies from California fires, then sunny and cool into weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:48pmSmoke from northern California fires will linger around for the next couple days, with potential degrading air quality over the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions, according to the National Weather Service.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Sean Peabody
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:07pmThe Carson Comedy Club presents the Best of Sean Peabody with material from his last 15 years of stand up comedy.
Sean will be mixing in old material including greatest hits such as the lawnmower, mom does chores and dad in the garage and new material to make one great set!
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Oscar Ovies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:00pmRaised in Northern Nevada, Oscar Ovies exploded onto the comedy scene with his national TV debut in 2010 on Showtime's The Green Collar Comedy Show. This lifetime funnyman brings a sarcastic and admittedly nerdy view of the world both onstage and as the co-host of the late night comedy show The Half Hour Happy Hour.
From Halloween to Taco Bell, racism to relationships, no matter what the subject, once you've seen things through the eyes of Oscar Ovies you're not likely to see it the same way again.
Carson City man jailed after allegedly breaking into uncle’s residence
Submitted by editor on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 11:29amA 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the 200 block of Gardengate Way for suspicion of felony burglary, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Boys & Girls and Greenhouse to benefit from grand opening party at The Union
Submitted by admin on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 8:56amCARSON CITY – The Union, Carson City's newest downtown eatery, tap house and coffee purveyor, is throwing a grand opening and ribbon cutting ...
Diabetes Awareness Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 8:53amFrom 11am-12pm Linda Bundy will discuss targeting the 8 Core Defects in Type 2 Diabetes and how it improves outcomes, attitudes, and self – esteem, (discuss use of GLP-1 and SGLT2 medication for better diabetes control.) From 12pm-1pm Kim Mason, RD and dietitian staff will talk about Mind over Meal, how your brain tricks you into eating more, with intro to Intuitive eating. This session will be held in the Bristlecone Room at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
Diabetes Awareness Month
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 8:51amFrom 5pm-6pm Syndi Skilling will discuss the different phone apps to download and use. Then from 6pm-7pm John Sutton, DO will talk about the use of analog insulin vs. Human insulin to manage diabetes, (evaluating prescription costs vs, treatment effectiveness.) Call (775) 445-5169 fro more information. Class will be held at the Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness Institute.
New Indian restaurant to occupy old Tahoe Ridge space at Carson Mall
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 7:25amThe aromas of Indian cuisine will soon be wafting from the restaurant space at 1105 South Carson Street once Flavors of India opens for business in early December.
Wednesday, Oct. 11: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 5:46amAir quality around our area is fairly poor, due to the multiple fires in Northern California, so indoor activities are recommended for anyone having a hard time with the smoke. Luckily, Carson City has just the ticket. Get your jazz on at Living the Good Life; Cherie Shipley is hosting tonight’s jam. Kick up your heels during country line dance lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes. You’ll learn something new every Tuesday and Wednesday night. Pizza is on the menu for dinner tonight.
Pat Travers at The Carson Nugget
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 4:59pmHello, music lovers...Since the critically acclaimed 1976 debut album featuring his own brand of high quality seventies guitar rock and roll, Pat Travers has gone on to deliver melodic eighties rock, a blues period throughout most of the nineties, noted performances with various power trios during the first few years of the new Millennium, and a full blooded return to the trademark Pat Travers Band sound as he entered his fifth performing and recording decade.
But were those five decades ahead of ourselves.
Collective Goods Flash Sale
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 4:31pmThere will be a Collective Goods Flash Sale to Benefit the WNC Classified Council. The event is Monday, Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Bristlecone Building Lobby on the Carson City Western Nevada College campus.
Grand Opening celebration at The Union benefits local non-profits
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 3:11pmThe Union, Carson City’s newest downtown eatery, tap house and coffee purveyor, is throwing a ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening party on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at 302 N. Carson Street.
Carson City arrests: Altercation with vehicle, bats leads to battery with deadly weapon charges
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 1:23pmThree people were arrested Monday for suspicion of felony battery with a deadly weapon and other charges after an altercation in the 1900 block of Boeing Way, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
Special Olympics Nevada thanks Carson City's Max Casino for sponsorship
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 12:48pmSpecial Olympics Nevada recently presented Max Casino in Carson City a plaque in recognition of the hotel and casino's sponsorship of Special Olympics.
Celtic Music Series at BAC kicks off season Saturday with Gerry O’Connor and Richard Mandel
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 11:47amThe Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, presents Gerry O’Connor and Richard Mandel on Saturday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater. This Saturday will begin the 4th season of the very popular Celtic Series and for the first time, you can purchase a season ticket to ensure that you don’t miss a show.
John Bullis Column: Claiming Casualty Losses
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 11:40amCongress has special rules that apply when a loss results from a casualty like Harvey or Irma. Victims have more time to file their 2016 income tax returns-until Jan. 31, 2018. And they also have until Jan. 31, 2018 to pay the estimated tax payments due Sept. 15 and the following Jan. 16, 2018.
CASA Volunteer Information Hour
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/10/2017 - 11:31am“There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” — Nelson Mandela
More than 700,000 children experience abuse and/or neglect each year. Instead of playing with neighbors and making happy family memories, they’re attending court hearings, adjusting to new foster homes and transitioning to new schools. That’s a heavy burden for a child to carry.