Karen Abowd

“Honestly, we didn’t know until last spring about The Greenhouse Project even though the facility is on campus,” said Shaylin Segura, who with fellow Carson High School senior Sophie Waite, have for their Senior Project endeavored to raise community awareness about and $5,000 for The Greenhouse Project.

Carson City Ward 1 Supervisor Karen Abowd invites the community to the monthly walkabout, Friday, Oct. 21 at Mills Park. This is an opportunity for citizens to take their ideas and concerns to her for discussion and possible action moving forward.

Abowd hs hosted these events since her first election, as a means for better governance. To participate, meet on the steps of Carson City Community Center at noon. Feel free to take a sack lunch.

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner, which takes place Nov. 7 at Cafe at Adele’s. This is one of three fundraisers conducted each year for The Greenhouse Project, whose mission it is to continue “growing a greener and healthier community,” according to Karen Abowd, board president, who co-owns Cafe at Adele’s with her husband, Chef Charlie Abowd.

McDonald’s restaurant is set to display their new mural “Home Means Nevada” on October 11, 2016 at 2PM at the McDonald’s, 2001 N. Carson St. in Carson City. The mural’s ribbon cutting ceremony will include artist Erik Burke, Carson City Supervisor, Karen Abowd, and Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell. The mural encompasses historic leaders that have impacted Nevada including: Jack Johnson, Bertha Raffetto, Abraham Curry, Sarah Winnemucca, Kit Carson, and Julia Bulette.

Counting down the minutes until the weekend? Your wait is almost over, Carson City. Relax in the Glen Eagle’s Lounge with music by Terri and Craig. Dance the night away with Mo’z Motley Blues at Living the Good Life. For something a little different, check out the Delbert Anderson Trio, a Native American Jazz/Hip Hop Quartet hitting the stage at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. Get your swing on at Yaple’s Ballroom or sing your heart out at Carson Lanes or Whiskey Tavern. Read on for even more ways to leave the workweek behind you.

FRIDAY:

Carson City Supervisor, Ward I, Karen Abowd invites the community to attend the monthly Walkabout, Friday, Sept. 16. The change to third Friday is permanent and will continue through the end of her tenure.

She began the Walkabout as part of her original campaign promise to engage directly with her constituents.

Carson City supervisor Karen Abowd and RISE General Manager Tyler Brennan cut the ribbon at the dispensary Thursday on E. Clearview.

Medical cannabis will soon be available to qualified patients in Carson City and surrounding rural counties who cannot make the trips to Reno or Las Vegas for their medicinal needs.

Help Gina celebrate the second anniversary of Living the Good Life with CV-41 on the outdoor stage. The Carson Nugget does date night with comedy and the Cash Only Band. Grab a guitar and join in Comma Coffee’s fourth Friday Jam Session. Enjoy opening night of ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ at the CVIC Hall in Minden; break a leg, Carson Valley Community Theater. Continue reading for all of Friday’s happenings.

FRIDAY:

• American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament at Edgewood, South Lake Tahoe (gates open 7am-2pm, play begins 8am; $30)

The weekend is moments away, Carson City. While you’re waiting, enjoy an outdoor concert with local favorite, Stereo Galaxy, at Living the Good Life. Head out to Whiskey Tavern if you’re a karaoke lover. See what your favorite board games look like life sized at the Carson City Library. Take the kids to the 5 Clover Ranch for S’mores and more. Learn about the people and dogs that keep this area safe from bears at Mormon Station in Genoa. Keep reading, there are so many ways to enjoy today!

FRIDAY:

Tonight, after reading about the horrible event in Nice, France, we attended the benefit for the Carson City Greenhouse. It was the Eighth Concert Under The Stars. Hundreds of us gathered to raise money for our Community Greenhouse, which produces healthy produce for our food banks, the High School Culinary Program, and supports programs for our youth, including the Future Farmers of America, and the special need program.

Carson City has had the pleasure of welcoming Rowan brothers, Lorin and Chris over the years as they’ve played at Cafe at Adele’s. This year is no different, but with one exception: In addition to opening Concert Under the Stars, A Benefit For The Greenhouse Project, Thursday, July 14, The Rowans also play at 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, on the veranda.

While the inaugural Epic Rides Carson City Off-Road mountain bike race series may have been a boon to the local economy, some downtown businesses struggled to stay out of the red last weekend because of what they felt were excessive road closures for the first-time event.

The inaugural Carson City Off-Road racing series, part of the Epic Rides mountain biking circuit, was more than successful.

It was epic.

Todd Sadow, co-founder and president of Epic Rides, said the race around the Nevada state capital exceeded expectations.

It's Friday, Carson City. Epic Rides descends on our valley, and I must say, it is one epic event. Beware that quite a few of our downtown streets will be closed and there will be bikes everywhere. Live music can be found at a stage on Musser Street, the Brewery Arts Center, and most all of our casinos. A huge welcome goes out to those in town for the Annual Pow Wow at Stewart Indian School. Don't forget that Fathers' Day is Sunday: plenty of our local shops have something just perfect for the man in your life.

FRIDAY:

The community is invited to meet with Karen Abowd for the monthly Walkabout, Friday, June 17, to discuss an array of topics. The Walkabout is usually conducted the second Friday, but a scheduling conflict requires this month it be moved to the third Friday.

Cafe at Adele’s in Carson City presented the Nevada Humane Society a check for $2,000 Friday from the May 26 Bone Appetit fundraiser at the restaurant.

Adele’s owners Karen and Charlie Abowd made the donation, which was 25 percent of the restaurant’s total sales for the all-day event. It was Cafe at Adele’s first fundraiser for Nevada Humane Society.

There will be no better place to be Thursday, July 14, than at Cafe at Adele’s in Carson City for the eighth annual Concert Under the Stars, A Benefit for The Greenhouse Project, when the summer air fills with the unstoppable rhythm, blues and funk sounds of Tower of Power, who have delighted crowds since they first began playing in Oakland, Calif.

There’s nothing unlucky about this Friday the Thirteenth. Spring is in full bloom, the sun is shining, and the weekend is hours away. Beers and Brats returns to Fuji Park; the girls of Nevada Sharks Fastpitch look forward to seeing you. Upstairs in the ballroom of the Brewery Arts Center, a special show featuring Pioneer High School students’ art begins at 5 p.m. Enjoy a night on the town with live music at the Fandango, Max Casino, Bella Fiore, Westside Pour House, and Glen Eagles. Check out the list for all of today’s options.

FRIDAY:

The community is invited to attend the monthly Walkabout hosted by Carson City Supervisor, Ward 1, Karen Abowd, Friday, May 13, at Mills Park.

“I would ask everyone to come prepared to discuss their greatest concerns, as well as their ideas and solutions to the Walkabout,” she said. “Together, we always manage to find a positive way forward that improves Carson City, which at the end of the day is the purpose of governance.”

Anyone wanting to attend, meet on the Carson City Community Center steps at noon, and take a sack lunch.

Recently, an article was posted to Carson Now by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension promoting a spring plant sale fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, located behind Carson High School.

Although the article itself seemed very non-controversial, the comments posted to it were anything but.

April showers are coming, but that just means brighter blooms. After this morning, there will be pinwheels sprouting from the lawn in front of the Legislature, and you are welcome to help in the planting. TEDxCarsonCity makes it's debut today: stream it online here if you weren't able to get tickets. Fathers and daughters are in for a treat at the Once Upon a Time Enchanted Ball at Carson High.

FRIDAY:

The community is invited to meet with Carson City Supervisor, Ward 1 Karen Abowd, Friday for the monthly Walk-about.

This is a way for citizens to have their voices heard, and all are invited to bring their questions, comments, concerns, solutions and ideas for creating a better community for all.

Meet at noon on the steps of the Carson City Community Center, to be part of the conversation while enjoying this beautiful springtime weather in Mills Park. All are welcome to take a bagged lunch.

The Carson City Redevelopment Authority is offering grants of up to $25,000 to improve the exterior façades of commercial buildings within the Redevelopment District. The grant can be used to make improvements to the exterior of existing commercial buildings, including signs. The grant requires the property owner to pay at least half the cost of the improvements. A total of $200,000 has been allocated to the program.

Ready to blow off some steam? Carson City offers some great ways to let the workweek fade away. If it’s date night, check out the great deal on Comedy and Wine at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget. Enjoy some rhythm and blues with Catfish Carl at Bella Fiore or explore your inner artist at Mona Lisa and Wine. A Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint favorite, Groove Session, is back for another fun show.

Carson City Supervisor, Ward 1 Karen Abowd, invites the community to join her at her monthly walkabout, Friday, March 11 at Carson City Community Center.

The monthly meetings have been conducted by Abowd in keeping with her campaign promise to be available to her constituency, which makes her more effective in representing them.

To participate, meet on the center steps at noon, and enjoy a walk through Mills Park. Bring your ideas, thoughts and concerns, and a bag lunch, if so desired.

It's time to kick off this three-day weekend. Satiate your sweet tooth at the Boys and Girls Club; high school senior Larrissa Cruzan has organized a bake sale. Head downtown to check out the Grand Opening reception at Charlie B Gallery on West Telegraph. Stick around for the great band playing at Westside Pour House or have some dinner at one the nearby restaurants. Party Mardi Gras style at Remedy’s and wear something black light reactive.

FRIDAY:

Carson City Supervisor, Ward I Karen Abowd hosts her monthly walkabout Friday, Feb. 12 at Mills Park.

With so many changes taking place in Carson City, and the many opportunities and challenges that come with that, means the public’s input is needed more than ever, Abowd said.

“Everyone having a say, sharing their ideas makes our governence more effective in crafting longterm beneficial outcomes for the community,” she said. “The weather this week is going to be lovely and I look forward to hearing from everyone.”

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer welcomes guest Karen Abowd, Ward 1 Supervisor for Carson City. Among the topics discussed in this Christmas edition is a new project coming to Carson City called the Harvest Hub.

Adele's collection of toys and donations to help needy children in the Carson City area was a success today as hundreds of people filed through the restaurant to enjoy food, drink, and holiday spirit. The event is still going until 2pm today, so there is still time to take part in the festivities.

Cafe at Adele's is located at 1112 North Carson Street in Carson City.