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JoAnne Skelly: Horticulture is Science and Art
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/24/2017 - 5:21amWhile I don’t work with test tubes or petri dishes, nor do I paint or sculpt, as a horticulturist, I am a scientist and an artist. I am not only a horticulturist, but also a practicing active gardener. If you are also a gardener, you too are a scientist and artist because horticulture is a science and an art.
William N. Pennington Foundation awards Lyon County $3 million for Fernley senior center
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 9:13amA new senior center will be built in Fernley thanks to the William N. Pennington Foundation, which awarded Lyon County $3 million that was signed off Thursday by the Board of County Commissioners.
Thursday Hike to Long Ranch Estates Trail Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 7:09pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Long Ranch Estates Trail. Meet at Long Ranch Park, corner of Longview way and Bristol Place on the westside.
Thursday Hike to Centennial Park-East Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 7:04pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Centennial Park-East. Meet at the back of Centennial park, across from the baseball fields on Heritage Way.
Thursday Hike to Linear Ditch-Central Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 7:01pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Linear Ditch-Central. Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road near Fremont Elementary School.
Thursday Hike to Prison Hill-Kootnz Sponsored by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 6:57pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Prison Hill-Kootnz. Meet at the parking area located off of the east end of Kootnz Lane.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Linear Ditch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 6:11pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is to Linear Ditch Trail. Meet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Virginia & Truckee Trail Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 6:08pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is Virginia & Truckee Trail Multi-Use Path. Meet at Long Ranch park on the corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Downtown Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 6:04pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is to Downtown Carson City. Meet at the parking lot directly across from the Nevada Supreme Court on Stewart Street, between 5th and Musser Street.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Linear Ditch Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 6:00pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is the Linear Ditch Trail. Meet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street.
Tuesday Evening Hike Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 5:56pmCome out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is the Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path. Meet in the parking lot of the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.
Tuesday Morning Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Stewart Indian School and Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 3:26pmCome and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at 5366 Snyder Ave on the south end of Carson City.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.
Tuesday Morning Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Ronald Wilson Memorial Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 3:24pmCome and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at James Drive and Mark Way in Carson City.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.
Tuesday Morning Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Riverview Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 3:21pmCome and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at the east end of 5th Street, 600 Marsh Road in Carson City.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.
Tueday Morning Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Northridge Linear Park Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/22/2017 - 3:18pmCome and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking area on New Ridge Drive off of Northridge Drive in Carson City.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.
Tuesday Morning Walk Sponsored by Muscle Powered to Mexican Ditch-South
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 2:32pmCome and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at 9:00 am near the red barns at Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road.
All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.
Carson City welcomes first Wreaths Across America ceremony at Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 1:22pmWreaths Across America came to Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery Saturday morning thanks to the Carson City Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol who organized the event locally.
Nevada board votes to give up control over fate of wild horses in Virginia Range
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/13/2017 - 2:50amThe Nevada Board of Agriculture voted 8-1 Tuesday to hand over control of as many as 3,000 wild horses in the Virginia Range to a yet-to-be-determined non-profit group.
Carson Victory Rollers scrimmage against domestic violence
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 9:07pmHoliday colors clashed Sunday afternoon at the Carson City Community Center gymnasium during the annual "Season's Beatings" Christmas roller derby scrimmage, this year benefiting local 501(c)3 non-profit Advocates to End Domestic Violence (AEDV).
Foundation hosts Wungnema Holiday Open House Sunday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 2:00pmThe Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is holding an Open House at the Wungnema House in Mills Park Sunday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 7: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Thu, 12/07/2017 - 7:39amThe air may be brisk, but the view from C-Hill is rewarding. Meet up with Muscle Powered in the Curry Street parking lot behind the Railroad Museum for their afternoon conditioning hike. Get the little ones to the Carson Library for story time today; the Library will be undergoing some much needed sprucing up and will be closed for up to two months starting Dec. 10. Community Roots in Dayton hosts an open house to show off their collection of gifts, flowers, and more.
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National Wreaths Across America Day comes to Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Wed, 12/06/2017 - 10:45amWreath's Across America is coming to Carson City's Lone Mountain Cemetery thanks to the Carson City Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol which is organizing the event locally. Each December, the national non-profit organization coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as more than 1,200 locations across the U.S., at sea and abroad.
Senator Square: Carson High School senior project aims to abolish modern slavery
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 4:50pmSenior Projects, a Carson High School graduation requirement, are in full swing, and every year a host of new topics are set into motion by students who take it very seriously, students who take it upon themselves to make a difference in the lives of others. One such senior, Sarah Sever, is motivated to create awareness about a wide-ranging and ever growing atrocity affecting young women in America.
Northern Nevada Veteran Honor Guard shuttle bus in need of repairs, GoFundMe established
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 12/02/2017 - 3:15pmThe Northern Nevada Honor Guard's shuttle bus requires essential repairs and we are seeking the public's help. The members of this unit are all veterans and part of the American Legion High Desert Post 56, Carson City. The unit provides, on average, 50-plus funerals and memorial services each year, is non-profit and all services are provided at no cost.
Fifth annual Empty Bowls to fill Carson City empty stomachs
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/28/2017 - 12:32pmFor many of us, our bowls are never empty. That cannot be said for those less fortunate who live paycheck to paycheck or live in the various motels filled with those who cannot afford permanent housing for their families.
Local Pets of the Homeless fundraiser set to launch Dec. 1 in Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 9:35pmHoping to at least double the proceeds from last year's annual Pets of the Homeless fundraising campaign, a pair of Carson City businesses have teamed up for a third consecutive year in an effort to help the pets of homeless people across the United States.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents 'Scrooge' Starring Seymour Hicks
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 10:41pmScrooge, the ultimate Victorian miser, hasn't a good word for Christmas. The showing is on Tuesday, Dec. 5. General Admission $5; Senior/Student $3; Free to members. Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30PM; Film begins at 7PM
Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall 449 West King Street Carson City NV 89703
JoAnne Skelly: Greenhouse Challenges
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/25/2017 - 9:57amGreenhouse management was not my career forte. My expertise is in ornamental plants and landscape design. Being involved with the non-profit The Greenhouse Project since its inception has given me a great opportunity to improve my understanding of how greenhouses work.
On Black Friday, some Carson City shops are more excited for Local Business Saturday
Submitted by Jim Gustafson on Fri, 11/24/2017 - 3:48pmSome people do all of their holiday shopping on Black Friday. Others do their best to avoid shopping completely and spend the day after Thanksgiving relaxing at home. The tone of Black Friday can be equally mixed with retail businesses large and small.
Two bodies retrieved from Fallen Leaf Lake near Tahoe
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/14/2017 - 11:30amUPDATE: Bruce's Legacy, the underwater search and recovery team from Wisconsin, was at Fallen Leaf Lake recently, searching the water for a missing person. What they found was more than expected when bodies of both a man and woman were recovered.
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