Muscle Powered Saturday hike to explore new trail: Clear Creek from Spooner Summit
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/12/2018 - 10:42amThis new section, constructed by the Carson Valley Trails Association, begins at Spooner Summit, and ends near the trailhead to the Clear Creek Connector Trail close to Golf Club Drive at U.S. Highway 50 West.
Game Changer Lance Gilman to speak at Carson City Chamber luncheon
Submitted by editor on Mon, 10/08/2018 - 2:32pmLance Gilman and his team have changed the face of Northern Nevada. So much so, that Northern Nevada is now facing a critical shortage in housing and workforce.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/02/2018 - 8:21amGood morning Carson City, today is Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. We may get a chance to see something we haven't in a while: Rain showers. The National Weather Service says there's a 30 percent chance today and 70 percent chance Wednesday. Good news for our rather parched city. Among today's featured events are a morning walk and evening hike, a Pony Express celebration in Silver Springs, a viewing of the Hitchcock classic "Rear Window" and more.
Carson City area kids to join 4-H and Google in computer science challenge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 4:12pmCARSON CITY — Kids and teens ages 10-14 in Carson City will join more than 150,000 children across the country in leading the 11th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge throughout the month of October. This year’s challenge, Code Your World, teaches young people computer science skills through four engaging hands-on activities.
Know Your Ballot Carson City: Question 5, Automatic Voter Registration
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 12:28pmAn initiative to allow eligible citizens to automatically register to vote while at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles takes form in this election year’s Question 5. The indirect initiative was approved along partisan lines, but Gov. Brian Sandoval vetoed the initiative, choosing instead for the issue to go to a public vote.
The Carson Comedy Club features two nights of comedian Sandy Stec
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/22/2018 - 5:57pmSandy Stec will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club August 24-25 inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson Street, Carson City. Tickets can purchased at ccnugget.com or at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget. The doors open up at 7:15 p.m. and the shows starts at 8 p.m.
Google gives $100,000 sponsorship grant for 'Grow with Google' Reno job event
Submitted by editor on Mon, 08/06/2018 - 11:57amRENO — Google continued its Grow with Google tour in Reno this week by announcing a sponsorship grant totalling $100,000 that was presented to JOIN Inc.
Carson City shoe shiner, retired educator seeks to restore lost art of communication
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/28/2018 - 9:46amConversation is a skill Mike Smith has polished to a gleam even more than the shoes he has shined since he was a youth growing up in Olive Branch, Mississippi.
Carson City Fair returns today through the weekend, $1 rides all night Wednesday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/25/2018 - 12:52pmThe Carson City Fair returns today, Wednesday with good old fashioned hometown capital city fun, including livestock showings, carnival rides and games, eating contests, dunk tanks, a Day of Service, concerts and more.
Jump Around Carson transit celebrates relocation with free bus rides during Carson City Fair
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/10/2018 - 3:20pmThe Jump Around Carson transit system permanently relocated its administrative office and bus yard to the former site of the Carson City Animal Shelter.
Bikepacking Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
Submitted by BikeCarson.com on Mon, 05/14/2018 - 6:45pmWith the first pedal stroke came that odd feeling where the future suddenly becomes the present. I had stared at my National Geographic map and Google Earth for so many months that I almost couldn’t take it anymore. I’d read several accounts of other people’s trips on this route. It took six mon ...
What Works: Want to own your day? Have a great morning routine
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/29/2018 - 12:01pmThose of you who have read my column for a while know I picked up a mentor in the last year named Brendon Burchard. If you haven’t heard of him, Google the name. I just returned from High Performance Academy and one small shift has transformed my productivity. No, I’m not following some new system or complicated technique. I just added a morning routine!
Carson City Winter Read-A-Thon kickoff features books, live music and more
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 9:41amThe Carson City Library welcomes the community as it launches the inaugural nationwide Winter Reading Challenge beginning today, Friday, Dec. 22, through Jan. 5, 2018.
The Read-A-Thon kick-off event will be held Friday from 4-6 p.m. at the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 850 E William St, Carson City. The presentation will include songs, stories, puppets, and activities. Also, you will be able to register for the Winter Read-A-Thon.
Nevada Division of Insurance offers tips for purchasing a health benefit policy
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 1:00pmCARSON CITY — The Open Enrollment period was cut in half this year, but there is still enough time for consumers to purchase and enroll in a health benefit plan, which meets all the Affordable Care Act requirements, to avoid having a gap in coverage next year.
Carson City Library aims for 90,000 reader minutes in Winter Read-A-Thon challenge
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 12:46pmThe Carson City Library will participate in the inaugural nationwide Winter Reading Challenge from Dec. 22, 2017 through Jan. 5, 2018. We challenge you to read (or listen) to books for one hour a day to help us win $10,000. Our goal is for Carson City to read 90,000 minutes over a two-week span, that’s a mere hour a day each.
Tuesday Morning Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Mayor's Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 4:52pmMeet at the corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place.Closed-toed shoes and water are required.If it rains or snows, we will walk inside the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, Carson City.
Easy Walk Program are walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths.
Tuesday Morning Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Mexican Ditch-Central
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 2:26pmMeet in the Hidden Meadows trailhead parking area at 965 Buzzy Ranch Road in Carson City. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, Carson City.
Easy Walk Program are walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths.
Tuesday Morning Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Mexican Ditch-North
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 2:23pmMeet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, Carson City.
Easy Walk Program are walks of 1 to 2 miles in length with none or negligible elevation gain, and frequently paved or smooth paths.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Downtown Carson City-Westside
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 2:16pmMeet at the parking lot directly across from the Nevada Supreme Court on Stewart Street, between 5th and Musser Street. We will go somewhere downtown after walk for hot chocolate/coffee. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 2:11pmMeet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way in Carson City. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Linear Ditch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 2:07pmMeet in the first parking lot at Governor's field on Evalyn off of Roop Street. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
What Works: 3 steps to change your energy and mood right now
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/13/2017 - 2:26pmI went to a photo shoot yesterday and, when I arrived, my mood was rotten. I felt disconnected. I felt stiff. I started wondering what was up with all the other people around me. Then I recognized the problem. I wasn’t managing my energy or mood. I wasn’t feeling. I was letting the feeling take me. That’s when I decided to use some tools, which I am excited to share with you today.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Prison Hill-Clearview
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:26pmMet at the east end of Clearview Drive. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to V & T Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:24pmMeet in the parking area on Combs Canyon Drive, opposite Murphy Drive. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - Centennial Park-Back Door
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:21pmMeet at the east end of Bohr Road. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Thursday Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered - C-Hill from Curry Street
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/06/2017 - 8:18pmMeet in the parking lot on Curry Street, behind the railroad museum. Closed-toed shoes and water are required. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs.
Thursday Hikes program are hikes of between 2 to 4 miles in length, often with some elevation gain (no more than 500') and can be on a paved path, smooth wide trail, or single track. In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel. Please check the calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes or contact the hike coordinator at debbie.lane102@yahoo.com.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Downtow Carson--West Side
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 11/03/2017 - 4:46pmMeet at the parking lot directly across from the Nevada Supreme Court on Stewart Street, between 5th Street and Musser Street. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 3-5 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 6:11pmMeet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) parking lot at 1860 Russell Way. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Linear Ditch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 5:59pmMeet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/30/2017 - 5:57pmMeet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) parking lot at 1860 Russell Way. Bring a flashlight as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toed shoes required. If it rains or snows we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way, in Carson City.
Tuesday’s Hike Program is evening hikes of 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.