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Carson City salon gives haircuts for a cause
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/27/2018 - 3:16pmA glass jar inside A New U Salon and Spa was being filled with donations Saturday from the community to help raise funds for Stefanie Schmidt, one of six Carson High School students involved in an automobile accident back on Nov. 9.
Carson City Library opening dates draw closer as 8-week refresh nears end
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 4:17pmThe Carson City Library is planning the soft opening for Monday, Jan. 29 after closing in December for an interior refresh, including new flooring and paint.
Carson City Library refresh nearly complete, opening target dates announced
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/17/2018 - 3:23pmCarson City Library staff members are busy moving more than 80,000 items back into the building and installing 6,000 feet of shelving. There will be no pop-up services or other activities this week.
Carson City Library refresh project rounds corner with target opening date announced
Submitted by editor on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 5:57pmStaff at the Carson City Library hopes to begin moving shelving and other materials back into the building late next week.
Carson City Library closure update for week of Jan. 2-5
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 11:51amLimited Carson City Library services will be continue 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at Adams Hub Studio, 177 W. Proctor St.
Week Three: Carson City Library closure update
Submitted by editor on Tue, 12/26/2017 - 2:06pmWith a refresh underway allowing for improvements inside its 22,000-square-foot building, limited Carson City Library services will be available over the next two weeks 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at Adams Hub Studio, 177 W. Proctor St.
Pop-up locations, activities underway as refresh at Carson City Library continues
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/18/2017 - 1:48pmContractors are hard at work in the Carson City Library, tearing out carpet to replace the flooring and paint the walls. While the library will not reopen until late January, limited services will be available during the closure.
Video: Carson City Library Closure Update Week 1
Submitted by editor on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 3:16pmWhile the Carson City Library is closed this week, the staff is busy packing up books, furniture, computers and everything in between in preparation for new floors and new paint.
It's Your City guest CCSO Sgt. Gonzales highlights Carson City Holiday with a Hero project
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 10:17amCarson City Sheriff's Office Sgt. Daniel Gonzales sits down with It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer to talk about the annual Holiday with a Hero project and Saturday night's Holiday Crawl.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Dec. 2 - 3
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 3:40pmThe rumors of Santa Claus coming to town are true. The jolly old man is making several appearances today, and is feeling photogenic. Take a ride with him at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, join him on the ‘Elf Crawl’ from the Capitol to the Carson Mall, or tell him your wish list at Debug Computers. Adults have a hard choice to make: the monthly downtown wine walk and the Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl both take place today, and I’m not sure I’d recommend attempting both.
Where to find your Carson City Library in December and January
Submitted by editor on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 1:23pmCarson City Library staff will soon begin packing up materials in anticipation of closing for up to eight weeks during a project to refresh the interior.
Friday, Dec. 1: Things to do in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 12/01/2017 - 5:52amDecember has arrived, and all things holidays are on the way. The annual Silver and Snowflakes Tree Lighting Celebration tonight will shut down traffic on Carson City for a little while. Sleigh rides, caroling, the Empty Bowls Soup Fest, and a performance by the Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers are just some of the planned festivities. Stay downtown for comedy at the Carson Nugget, Improv at the Brewery Arts Center, or a live DJ at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar and at Battle Born Social. Keep reading, though, that’s just the tip of the Friday happenings iceberg.
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Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl this Saturday in Downtown Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/30/2017 - 11:43amBring your hats, gloves and wear your favorite Christmas sweater for an evening walk Saturday through downtown Carson City meant to warm your heart and spread holiday cheer.
The third annual Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl is the event, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to a community wide effort to give homeless children in Carson City a Christmas shopping spree at Walmart.
Carson City Senior Center rolls out new visual identity
Submitted by editor on Wed, 11/29/2017 - 1:24pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – After months of research, the Carson City Senior Center is rolling out its new visual identity which showcases the vitality, companionship and support Carson City seniors enjoy – and expect – at the Senior Center.
Holly Jolly Holiday Happenings in Carson City, Carson Valley, Virginia City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 3:02pmTis the season for visits with Santa, holiday twinkle lights, and craft fairs and festivals. In order to make your December planning a little easier, take a look at what is coming up in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, and Virginia City area. Go deck the halls, get some jingle bells, and wassail away.
Annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights kicks off holidays in Carson City
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 1:45pmThe Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights annual tree lighting celebration outside the Nevada State Capitol Building in Carson City is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1. Activities are planned throughout downtown from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and listed below.
Hundreds attend Carson City candlelight gathering for teens injured in Kings Canyon crash
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 10:41pmHundreds of high school students and family members met Sunday night at McFadden Plaza in Carson City for a candlelight gathering to show support for seven teenagers who were injured in a single vehicle rollover accident Thursday night on Kings Canyon Road.
Carson City businesses step up to help youth injured in Kings Canyon crash
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 3:39pmUPDATE 10:15PM: Seven teenagers injured in a single vehicle rollover accident last Thursday night on Kings Canyon Road will get additional support from the local community as Carson City businesses are donating proceeds to help pay for medical costs.
Sunday, Nov. 12: Things to do around Carson City and beyond
Submitted by editor on Sun, 11/12/2017 - 9:57amHappy Sunday, Carson City. There's theater, bike rides, book sales, BINGO and more today. Read on and have a great day.
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Candlelight vigil Sunday in Carson City for high school students injured in vehicle accident
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 11/11/2017 - 7:33pmUPDATE From Carson City Sheriff's Office: For the candlelight ceremony, Carson Street between 5th Street and Musser and Curry Street, between 2nd Street and 4th Street will be closed beginning 6 p.m. until vigil ends.
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There will be a candlelight gathering on Sunday, 6:30 p.m. at Bob McFadden Plaza in Carson City for the seven high school students who were injured in a vehicle crash that happened Thursday night on Kings Canyon Road.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 11 - 12
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 11/10/2017 - 8:06pmAlthough Veterans Day was observed yesterday, there are several things today that honor our former members of the military. Battle Born Harley Davidson is throwing an appreciation party complete with food trucks. Virginia City’s annual Veterans Day Parade begins at 11 a.m. and the City of Reno will commence their parade after a short ceremony beginning at 11:11 a.m. You’ll find an abundance of craft fairs in Carson City, Carson Valley, and Dayton. Western Nevada Musical Theater Co.
Carson City claims second straight best bearded community title
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 10/28/2017 - 7:00pmFacial hair of all sizes, shapes and sorts took over Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City Saturday following the Nevada Day Parade.
Dozens of competitors from all over the Silver State let their whiskers hang low in a beard versus beard face-off.
The Nevada Day Parade: Downtown festivities sun-up until sundown
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 4:45pmThe Nevada Day parade, with all of its corresponding events, is my favorite thing that Carson City has to offer. Normally, I would just have the complete listing of everything Saturday has to offer in my weekend event summary, but Parade Day offers a few challenges. Namely, there is just so much going on in downtown Carson City that creating a separate listing seems easiest for all of my readers. Whether it’s the bloody marys, the beard contest, or running into long-lost friends that gets you there, it's going to be a beautiful, sunny day.
Friday, Oct. 27: Things to do in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/27/2017 - 6:16amFinally, Nevada Day weekend is here. State offices are closed, the kids are off school, and Carson City is hoppin’. Join the Downtown Business Association for the ‘Passport to Downtown’ with live music, a raffle, craft and vendor show, and a family fun center, complete with petting zoo. Stick around for the annual fall Blinky Man Costumed Nighttime Bike Ride Pub Crawl with Lights. Halloween festivities, a carnival in Mills Park, and opening night of the La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow are on today’s list, as well.
I Love Carson City’s Guide to Nevada Day Weekend 2017
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 10/26/2017 - 2:05pmIt’s that time again. The Battle Born state celebrates its admission to the United States on the last Friday of October, with the annual Nevada Day parade on Saturday. New this year is a ‘Passport to Downtown’ event on Friday. Also new this year is the one-night-only curated art show, Capital Collage, on Friday night featuring over 20 diverse artists and organizations.
Downtown Carson City shops open for Friday 'Passport' celebration
Submitted by editor on Tue, 10/24/2017 - 5:36pmDowntown Carson City businesses will once again open their doors for the second annual Passport to Downtown on Friday.
Passport to Downtown Carson City kicks off Friday's Nevada Day festivities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 10/22/2017 - 11:10pmThe Downtown Carson City Business Association is hosting a celebration to showcase businesses from William Street to 5th Street and as well as kicking off the Nevada Day weekend right. This party will be on Friday, October 27th, starting at 11am with live music, food, drinks, art, street performers and a family fun center that includes bounce equipment and a petting zoo.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 21 - 22
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 7:28pmWelcome back to the weekend, readers. Halloween stuff is plentiful (go HERE for a complete list of upcoming activities), pumpkins are patched, the ghosts are walking, and there are loads of events to keep you, your friends and family entertained. The Harvest Train at the Nevada Railroad Museum is a fun treat for kids of all ages. It’s time for the annual all-day downtown Ghost Walk. From 10 a.m.
Carson City Ghost Walk events this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/16/2017 - 9:40pmCarson City’s rich and intriguing history will be explored and theatrically relived this Saturday with two themed Carson City Ghost Walks.
Sunday, Oct. 15: Things to do around Carson City and Beyond
Submitted by editor on Sun, 10/15/2017 - 2:31amIt’s a roller derby kind of day. Catch the Carson Victory Rollers at the Carson City Community Center as they scrimmage to raise funds for Moms on the Run. You’ve still got plenty of pumpkin opportunities with the Nevada Railroad Museum’s Harvest Train or the Corley Ranch Harvest Festival in Gardnerville. It’s a classic whodunnit on the big screen. Clue can be found at Galaxy Theaters twice today and on Wednesday. Read on for more Sunday fun.
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