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Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 17

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 and it will be a soggy one at that. Rain will continue throughout the morning, changing to snow showers later this afternoon, which has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valley areas such as Carson City and Carson Valley. Forecasters urge motorists not to travel into the Sierra today as several feet of heavy snow will impact roadways and travel.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 16

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.

Carson City Schools Foundation awards teachers $200 mini-grants, offers 10 additional

The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce the 10 winners of $200 mini-grants. The competitive process garnered dozens of applications from district educators.

Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 15

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.

Hackathon Jr is Coming to Dayton

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Fri Feb 22 2019 .
February 23, 2019 - 9:00am

Hackathon Jr is coming to Dayton, Nevada in February 2019. Hackathon Jr. is pleased to announce the opportunity for students in the surrounding communities of Lyon County to participate in a Hackathon Jr. event at Riverview Elementary on February 23, 2019.

KNVC, Carson City’s Community Radio Station, to Celebrate First Birthday Tuesday

Event Date: 
January 15, 2019 - 4:30pm

KNVC, found on 95.1 FM, is as community-based and grass-roots as any project could be.

The community radio station serving Carson City, Eagle Valley and Carson Valley, will be celebrating its one year anniversary since going on air Tuesday, Jan. 15. They’ll be hosting an open house with food and drink at their headquarters inside the Historic Adams House on 990 North Minnesota Street.

What's happening around Carson City this Monday, Jan. 14

Good day Carson City. It is Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. A change in the weather is headed our way and will last through the end of the work week, with heavy snow expected in the Sierra and rain and some snow showers down to the valley floors.

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 13

Good morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! Our area is always teeming with wildlife. This time of year around the Nevada state capital you will find wild horses, birds of prey and Mule deer, among others.

With mostly sunny skies today and a high temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s, you've got few excuses not to get out and see the Eagle Valley breathing with its natural life.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12

Good morning Carson City and welcome to your weekend. Weather is expected to be mild for most of this weekend, partly sunny with daytime high temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s.

Here is what's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12:

Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 11

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into the end of the work week, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies ahead into the weekend, with a chance of rain or snow showers to round out Sunday. Stay tuned. Here's what's happening around Carson City today:

New members, leadership roles in place on Carson City School Board

The Carson City School District welcomes two new school board members: Lupe Ramirez, District 1, and Richard Varner, District 4. Ramirez and Varner were accompanied by Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, District 3, and Don Carine, District 6, at the Carson City Court House Monday, Jan. 7, as all four took their oaths of office and were sworn in as elected city officials.

Thursday Hike to Ormsby Fire Road South hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 31, 2019 - 3:00pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot on South Curry Street, behind the Railroad Museum. Water and sturdy or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles recommended.

Thursday Hike to Long Ranch Estates Trail Sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 24, 2019 - 3:00pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Long Ranch Park, corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place. Water and sturdy or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles recommended.

CANCELED: Thursday Hike to Prison Hill, West Loop hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 17, 2019 - 3:00pm

Today's hike has been canceled due to the storm. In case of bad weather, we will cancel. Please check the www.musclepowered.org/calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes, or contact the hike coordinator Jo Foster at jf.prairie@gmail.com, or (319) 504-3309, call or text.

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. All walks can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Tuesday Evening Hike: Wetlands Multi-Use Path North hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 29, 2019 - 5:30pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet in the parking area near the Animal Shelter on Airport Road off Fifth Street. We will walk on the new wetlands trail from Airport Road to Lompa and back. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.

Tuesday Evening Hike: John Mankins Park hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 22, 2019 - 5:30pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at 3051 Oak ridge Drive and West College Parkway. We will walk on sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.

Tuesday Evening Hike: Modified V&T Rail Trail hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 15, 2019 - 5:30pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meeting the dirt parking area at the corner of Murphy Drive and VanPatten Avenue. We will walk the V&T trail going south from the meet up point and the sidewalks in the neighborhood around Wellington and Ash Canyon Road. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 5

Let's hear it for the first weekend of the new year, because it won't happen again for another 12 months.

The first weekend of 2019 also means the first Saturday of the month, which is the day of the Downtown Business Association Monthly Wine Walk in downtown Carson City, come rain, snow, wind or shine.

That's a good thing, too, because this weekend will likely have all of that.

Happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 4

Welcome to the first Friday of 2019 Carson City. We'll see mostly cloudy skies and a high near 50 ahead of a storm system moving into the area by Saturday. Rain and snow showers are possible on the valley floors.

Happenings around Carson City for Thursday Jan. 3

Hello Carson City, and welcome to Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Enjoy mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures today as the weather will begin to change Friday into the weekend with chances for rain and snow in Western Nevada and the Sierra.

What's happening around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 2

If you're reading this, you've officially survived the holiday season. Good day Carson City, it is Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. We're in for a warming trend for the next couple days, with highs in the low 40s today, and low 50s by Thursday into Friday. And then another weather system may blow in time for the weekend. Stay tuned.

Friday Morning Walk - Empire Ranch Trail - East hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
February 1, 2019 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the Morgan Mill Road River Access parking area on Morgan Mill Road. A dirt trail between the Empire Ranch Golf Course and Carson River. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

Tuesday Morning Walk - Empire Ranch Trail - East hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 29, 2019 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the Morgan Mill Road River Access parking area on Morgan Mill Road. A dirt trail between the Empire Ranch Golf Course and Carson River. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

Friday Morning Walk - Carson Tahoe Medical Loop, Wellness Mile hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 25, 2019 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. Pavement and partial dirt trail. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

Tuesday Morning Walk - Carson Tahoe Medical Loop, Wellness Mile hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 22, 2019 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. Pavement and partial dirt trail. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

Friday Morning Walk - Carson City Freeway Multi-Use Path - Retail Drive hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 18, 2019 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in front of Starbucks at 3325 Retail Drive off of College Parkway. Pavement path. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

Tuesday Morning Walk - Carson City Freeway Multi-Use Path - Retail Drive hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
January 15, 2019 - 9:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in front of Starbucks at 3325 Retail Drive off of College Parkway. Pavement path. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

What's happening around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day

Hello Carson City. Welcome to the first day of the year, Jan. 1, 2019. Here's wishing you the happiest, healthiest and best of a new year ahead. Expect sunny skies and cold temperatures today, with a high near 30. Wednesday will warm up a bit to the low 40s.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 29

The last week of 2018 is flying by and the year's final weekend is upon us.

Daytime temperatures should warm up into the 40s today and near 50 by Sunday, so get out and enjoy the bright winter sunshine and fresh, crisp December air.

New signage at Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range

On Dec. 27, 2018 the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department completed the installation of a concrete monument sign and rules/regulatory signage at the Rifle and Pistol Range.

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