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Carson City bar owners fight crime at doorstep, institute zero-tolerance policy
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/29/2012 - 5:40pmLocals may not know about the new bar in Carson City, Remedy’s, but they certainly remember the bar’s predecessor. Toad’s had a reputation for extreme late nights, bar fights, assault and other crimes.
However, once Toad’s ceased operations, two local business women, Lisa Tucker of Gardnerville and Megan Torres of Carson City, decided to make some changes for the better, take matters into their own hands, and create the relaxing and fun environment they envision at Remedy’s.
Outdoors with Don Q: Stunning fall colors and fantastic trout fishing
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/04/2012 - 3:07pmElaine and I just returned from a fabulous, four-day, three-night visit to the Sierra Nevada, just west of Bishop, Calif. I highly recommend that each and every one of you duplicate our fun-filled trip and be sure to do it as soon as you can within the next two weeks.
The purpose of our visit to the mountains was two-fold:
1. To photograph the fall colors of the Quaking Aspen trees and bushes.
2. To fish for trout in some of the waters in that area.
We succeeded beyond our wildest imagination on both purposes.
Outdoors with Don Q: Many memories of Mitchell Lake, B.C.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/06/2012 - 12:12amThis is the second in a series of three weekly articles about an unforgettable, trout fishing trip taken on August 16-23 to Mitchell Lake in Cariboo Provincial Park in British Columbia.
The first article last week described our travel in a single engine aircraft from Dayton, Nevada to Auburn, Washington; then to Abbotsford, British Columbia; from there to Williams Lake, B.C.; and then the last leg of our journey in a helicopter to Mitchell Lake.
This week, you will read about the people in our trout fishing party, the comfortable accommodations and the tasty meals.
Outdoors with Don Q: Fishing the lakes and streams of the Yukon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 4:36amThis is the last of a four part series on our 2012 adventure in the Yukon, and this article is about our fishing experiences in that part of Canada.
One of the few remaining items on my personal “Bucket List” had been to catch an Arctic Grayling in the Far North, and that goal was finally attained, while traveling for six days in the Yukon back country with our longtime and good friends, Barry and Susan Drury of Watson Lake, Yukon.
Fishing in the Yukon:
Outdoors with Don Q: Sightseeing and fishing adventures in the Far North
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/05/2012 - 6:58amThis is the first of a short series of weekly articles about a fabulous, first-time-ever, 11-day, sightseeing and fishing trip that Elaine and I took in late June to the Yukon in Canada.
Outdoors with Don Q: The Fourth of July will be different this year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 06/28/2012 - 3:56amIf you have not yet made any plans to be in the Great Outdoors for the upcoming Fourth of July, you might want to heed some or all of the following tips.
Because the Fourth of July falls in the middle of the week on Wednesday this year, it will put a crimp in many folks’ plans for celebrating in the outdoors, as many of them will only have Wednesday off as a holiday.
So, their celebrating will have to occur either on the preceding weekend or the weekend following the Fourth.
With that said, consider this for either weekend:
Swing Into Spring dinner dance
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 5:41pmHigh Sierra Swing Dance Club invites the public to its fifth-annual Swing Into Spring dinner-dance gala and “Local Celebrities Who Think They Can Dance” contest on April 28 at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. No-host cocktails at 6 p.m., celebrity dancers’ contest at 6:30, sit-down dinner at 7, dancing to a variety of DJ music at 8. Requested attire is formal or semi-formal. Cost is $32. To reserve a will-call ticket, go to www.highsierrasdc.org or call 530-544-8745, 775-225-6437 or 775-629-9369; no tickets will be sold at the door.
Carson City Emblem Club St. Patrick's Day Dinner
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/15/2012 - 9:17amThe Carson City Emblem Club #507 and the Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 are sponsoring St. Patrick's Day Dinner and Elks State President Jim Smolenski's Homecoming on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at the Elks Lodge. Tickets on sale $10 in advance and $12 at the door. Corned Beef & Cabbage with all the trimmings. Cocktails 5:00 pm and Dinner at 6:30 pm.
Don Q Outdoors: An annual winter escape to Southern California
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 4:16pmOn Feb. 12, Sal and Catali Quilici of Dayton and Elaine and I traveled by two convoying vehicles on U.S. 395 from Carson City to Lone Pine, Calif., which was the half-way point to our final destination of La Quinta.
It was our annual winter escape to Southern California.
The four of us had been invited to join Don and Norma Reasons of Carson City for several days at one of their friend’s home, located across from the ninth green at the PGA West – Stadium Golf Course in La Quinta.
Murder mystery “The Demise of The Downhome Dealers”
Submitted by admin on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 6:18pmThe Carson City Emblem Club #507 is sponsoring “The Demise of The Downhome Dealers," a murder mystery set in a cowboy bar, on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Carson City Elks Lodge, 515 N. Nevada Street.
Cost is $25 per person and includes dinner (Cowboy Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Dessert) and the play. Cocktails start at 5 p.m., with the dinner and play starting at 6:30 p.m. The events is put on for the benefit of many community charitable programs.
There's a new breakfast in town: Cafe at Adele's
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 11:53amAdele's is a Carson City landmark. This long-time restaurant — located in one of the oldest homes in town — attracts discriminating diners with its classical ambiance and reputation of its renown chef Charlie Abowd.
But now the restaurant is doing something new that will likely shake things up in Carson City early in the morning. They are serving breakfast.
Final reminder of Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association banquet on Dec. 3
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/30/2011 - 1:00amThis is a final reminder to set aside the evening of this Saturday, Dec. 3 for the Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association (OSA) big, annual banquet at the Carson Nugget Convention Center.
Don Q Outdoors: Enjoy a special evening on December 3
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/24/2011 - 9:17amIf you hunt and/or fish, you might want to set aside the evening of Saturday, December 03 for a “Ton of Fun” with a whole bunch of your counterparts.
That is the date of the Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association (OSA) of Carson City big, end-of-the-year, annual banquet.
Ormsby Sportsmen’s Association:
OSA is a local sportsmen’s club, which was founded way back in 1945; and with a 2011 paid-up membership of more than 220 members, it is one of the oldest and largest sportsmen’s group in the State of Nevada.
V & T Moonlight Train Ride
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/26/2011 - 4:01pmCome and join Soroptimist International of the Comstock for our 2nd Annual Train Ride. Boarding will be at the Virginia City Station at 7:00 PM on August 12th. The cost is $45.00 which includes train ride, heavy appetizers, one drink and a door prize ticket. Cocktails, appetizers and dessert start at 5:30 pm and end at 6:45 pm. Additional drink tickets can be purchased for $5.00 each or 3 for $12.00. Sodas will be 2 for $5.00. A Raffle will also be held, with all drawings done before the train leaves the station. It will be a "Full Moon" on the way back to the station.
Outdoors with Don Q: Six-day tour of Northern Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/25/2011 - 12:00amBeginning Wednesday, May 18 and ending on Sunday, May 22, Elaine and I took her 82-year-old Mom, Mary Bottoms, on a six-day tour of rural Nevada. It was her first-ever trip to all kinds of interesting places.
She has been a permanent resident of this state for the last 3.5 years, and prior to moving here from Greeley, Colo., she had visited us in Carson City a number of times. Those visits had been made by either train or bus and were always along the I-80 corridor from Wendover to Reno. That was all she had ever seen of the State of Nevada until this particular trip.
Jim Harbaugh, 49er's head coach, to speak at Governor's Dinner
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 9:26pmBy Nevada Wolfpack.com
RENO, Nev. — San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will serve as the keynote speaker at the 43rd annual Governor’s Dinner on Friday, July 8 at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.
Outdoors with Don Q: A stark contrast between two totally different worlds
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 3:37amThe week of Feb. 21, Sal and Catali Quilici of Dayton, together with Elaine, her mom (Mary) and I traveled by two vehicles from Carson City all the way south to La Quinta, California (about 500 miles).
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It was a stark contrast between two totally different worlds. In Carson City, we had been experiencing winter weather conditions, seemingly forever, which is typical for this time of the year: furnace running off and on, all day and all night; heavy frost on the car windows in the mornings, ominous-looking gray clouds filling the skies; cold, biting winds; snow-covered landscapes; trees without leaves; dead-looking flower gardens; having to wear winter jackets and gloves; all kinds of neighbors and friends with sniffles, coughs and colds.
Outdoor calendar for March
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/09/2011 - 2:50amHere is the Northern Nevada outdoor calendar for the month of March:
Outdoor Calendar for March
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 03/02/2011 - 9:25amHere is the Northern Nevada Outdoor Calendar for the Month of March.
AARP Survey: Health is top concern among 50-plus Nevadans
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/25/2011 - 4:42amMaintaining a healthy lifestyle is the top concern for Nevadans age 50 and older, according to a survey released Thursday.
AARP released its statewide survey that looks at the challenges, concerns and dreams of older adults in the state. The telephone survey was made up of 401 random Nevada residents aged 50 and over was conducted between Jan. 2 and Jan. 31. It has sampling error of plus or minus five percent.
Obituary: Vivian M. Romero
Submitted by admin on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 7:54amDecember 4th 1921- December 2nd 2010
Vivian M. Romero completed her life journey December 2nd 2010, two days shy of her 89th birthday in Omaha, Nebraska surrounded by friends and family. Those who knew and loved her called her Viv. After the passing of her husband George in 2003, Viv left Carson City and returned to her childhood home of Omaha, Nebraska to be closer to family.
Virginia City Bonanza Days to feature Comstock lecture, commemorative coin
Submitted by editor on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 2:29amCarson City attorney Wally Earhart will portray President Lincoln and deliver the Comstock Historical Lecture at the revival of Virginia City's Bonanza Days on March 5.
He will be joined by the Comstock Civil War Re-enactors who will assist in hosting the dinner in character. The Marshall Mint will premiere the first strike of its new Big Bonanza commemorative silver coin at the event.
Revived Virginia City Bonanza Days to benefit Nevada Historical Society
Submitted by editor on Fri, 02/04/2011 - 2:40pmBy Andrew Barbano
The inaugural Big Bonanza Days Dinner and Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday, March 5, at Virginia City's newest hotel, the Silverland Inn & Suites.
The Silverland is the major sponsor of the event. Proprietor Hugh Roy Marshall is a longtime amateur Nevada historian. He involved two experienced Nevada business executives in the revival of one of Virginia City's most storied events.
MontBleu prepares for big game weekend at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/28/2011 - 5:47pmFour days of parties, games, competitions and tournaments are in the works to celebrate Super Bowl XLV at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. The resort is pulling out all the stops in preparation for its Big Game Weekend, Feb. 3-6.
ThiNK PiNK to turn capitol pink for breast cancer awareness
Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 10:19amCarson Tahoe Regional Healthcare is working with Carson City to turn the region pink for breast cancer awareness. This is the 9th year of ThiNK PiNK. We will be lighting up the capital grounds with pink lights to bring awareness to breast cancer.
San Francisco comedy competition returns to MontBleu Resort at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/13/2010 - 11:14pmSTATELINE, LAKE TAHOE — If you find the man's got you down, no worries. You can handle it. You always do.
But if the man's got your brother's wife's sister's cousin down, well, you're a special case. You're definitely in need of a few beers and some whack-a-doodle pearls.
Lake Tahoe in the house: Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube at MontBleu July 17
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/28/2010 - 7:12pmCity moves forward with Business Resource Center idea
Submitted by Kirk Caraway on Fri, 05/07/2010 - 1:10pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors yesterday voted to proceed with investigating the lease or purchase of the Fireside building (or another similar structure) for the purpose of creating a business resource center. (You can replay the live blog of the meeting here.)
Meeting Planners Can Win $20K plus a Conference in Granlibakken Contest
Submitted by editor on Fri, 04/09/2010 - 4:12pmName the Resort’s Viking Trio and Win an All-inclusive Conference at Lake Tahoe