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Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, November 5 at Carson Tahoe Medical Loop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 2:44pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk at Mexican Ditch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 2:42pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.
Brews, Bites & The Birches
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/30/2019 - 4:46amGreat Food, Good Drinks, Raffle and Live Music: Brews, Bites & the Birches at the Great Basin Brewing Company Taps and Tanks! A fundraiser to support the work of Nevada Legal Services.
Join us for a fun night featuring live music from The Birches! We will also hold a silent auction and raffle drawing during the evening with raffle tickets available for purchase.
Carson City based In Plain Sight Marketing brings home 9 awards for excellence in public relations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/29/2019 - 9:50amCarson City based In Plain Sight Marketing was honored with nine awards for excellence in public relations and community excellence by the Sierra Nevada Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America at the organization’s annual event last week.
Events around Carson City for Sunday, Oct. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/27/2019 - 6:48amGood day Carson City, we hope you are enjoying your Nevada Day weekend. It is Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019. Events around the capital city area include a post Nevada Day Trash Mob cleanup, a morning bike ride, Pow Wow activities at the MAC, the RSVP carnival at Mills Park as well as as tours of the Wungnema House, also in the park, Thomas the Train activities Virginia City and more. It will be a much cooler day weather wise, so dress warm. Enjoy.
Muscle Powered Halloween Hike! October 31 at Deadman's Creek Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 9:16amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
October 31 - Deadman's Creek Trail, Washoe Valley. Meet at SaveMart on N. Carson street along the south end of the building to carpool to the trailhead on East Lake Blvd, Washoe Valley.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, October 29 at Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 9:15amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
October 29 - Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam. Meet outside the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch in parking area just off of Carson River Road.
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, November 1 at Ormsby Fireroad and Pioneer Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 9:14amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Nov 1 – Ormsby Fireroad and Pioneer Cemetery. Meet in the Carson City School District parking lot at 1402 West King Street.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, October 29 at Ormsby Fireroad and Pioneer Cemetery
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/25/2019 - 9:13amCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking, and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Oct 29– Ormsby Fireroad and Pioneer Cemetery. Meet in the Carson City School District parking lot at 1402 West King Street.
Parade and carnival, Pow Wow, pancakes and more: Carson City set for Nevada Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/24/2019 - 6:44pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region Friday through Sunday to celebrate Nevada Day. Activities include the annual parade down Carson Street, a carnival at Mills Park, the 30th annual Nevada Day Classic, The La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the MAC, beard and rock drilling contests, delicious food dishes, pancakes, chili and plenty of beverages to suit kids and adults of all ages.
Thursday events around Carson City include art showings, hike and family carnival night at Mills Park
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/23/2019 - 7:42pmCounting down the hours until the Nevada Day weekend celebration begins, we're heading into Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 with sunny skies in the forecast through Sunday. Thursday opens the first of the four-day annual RSVP Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park with $1 ride family night hosted by Carson City Toyota. Other activities around the capital city include a Muscle Powered afternoon hike, art showings, library activities, a gold and silver rush presentation at the Nevada State Museum and more.
What Works: Loss? It’s Time to Shift!
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 3:01pmknow it’s weird. But every Fall, I don’t rush for the pumpkin spice lattes and the sweaters. It takes me awhile to embrace what some would call their favorite season. It usually takes until about now, a few days before Nevada Day, to notice that the loss of my beloved summer is turning into something new — the holiday season.
Lunch With CASA: Carson City Juvenile District Court Special Master Kimberly Okezie at Taqueria La Salsa
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 8:41amKimberly Okezie has loved stuffed animals since she was a child, beginning with a plush koala bear that she says stayed with her into adulthood until time literally unraveled the stitching on the toy.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/21/2019 - 5:34pmGoing into Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 more sunny skies and warm fall temperatures will continue to shine on the capital city as we prepare for the Nevada Day weekend. Ahead Tuesday include a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a "haunted" cemetery tour at Lone Mountain, a business networking meeting at Casino Fandango and the Fat Tuesday business networking group at Carson Nugget, archery at Centennial Park and more. Enjoy the day.
Events around the Carson City area for Sunday, Oct. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 7:20amSunday will bring cool temperatures and some sunshine with daytime highs in the mid 60s around the capital city region. Lined up today are fall train rides in Carson City and Virginia City, a women veteran's support group meeting, and a a discussion with survivors, family and doctors about metastatic breast cancer. Also today, the Carson City Symphony will open its 36th season at the community center. Enjoy.
Pancakes, Art, Golf and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/19/2019 - 12:26amGood morning Carson City! We’ve got a ton of great events this Saturday, so check below for a list of delightful fall activities!
Family train rides in Carson City, Virginia City plus ghost walk, art fair and lots of pumpkins as region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 6:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region to help the next three days breeze by. Events include Harvest Train festivities at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Thomas the Tank Engine and steam train rides in Virginia City, the first-ever Gandy Dance in Dayton, October Ghost Walk Tours through downtown Carson City and more!
What Works: Outcome – Let Go of It
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/17/2019 - 11:34amI come from a very outcome driven profession, marketing communications. Every action is measured. ROI (return on investment), CPM (cost per thousand), everything is counted to make sure campaigns are effective. Outcomes are everything. Imagine how hard it was to transition into a much more human side of communications.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 10/16/2019 - 6:41pmGoing into the final stretch of the work week Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 will bring cool conditions, a slight chance of rain and some sunshine. Activities around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a Muscle Powered hike at Silver Saddle Ranch, a rally at the legislative building, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.
Carson City Parks Foundation receives National Pony Express donation for disc golf park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:53amAs Carson City’s disc golf complex nears completion, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s president, David Johnson, announced that the Foundation recently received a generous donation from the Nevada Division of the National Pony Express Association, for the sponsorship of a hole at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park.
The Carson City Fair is now taking applications today for volunteers, committee members
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/15/2019 - 10:04amThe Carson City Fair has been steadily growing and coming into its own the last few years, and has now decided to form an independent non-profit organization dedicated to continuing their work.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 6:04pmHeading into Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, it will be a busy day ahead around the capital city including a Carson City Chamber of Commerce luncheon with Nevada's chief economist, a GOP Women's Club luncheon with Nevada State Senator James Settelmeyer, Sierra Lutheran will host its 7th and 8th Grade Visitation Day, plus a morning walk, evening hike with Muscle Powered, archery at Centennial Park, art night at the library and more. Enjoy the day.
Muscle Powered Sunday Bike Ride, October 20
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:59pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike, October 24 at Ash to Kings Canyon Trail
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:58pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City! Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk, October 25 at Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:51pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Oct 25 – Fuji Park. Meet in the parking lot on the westside of the exhibit building at 601 Old Clear Creek Road. Dirt trail and some pavement.
Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk, October 22 at Fuji Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 10/14/2019 - 3:50pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Oct 22 – Fuji Park. Meet in the parking lot on the westside of the exhibit building at 601 Old Clear Creek Road. Dirt trail and some pavement.
Train rides, moonlit hikes, flea markets and more: Events and Happenings for Sunday, Oct. 13
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 9:49pmGood morning Carson City and happy Sunday! If you haven’t had a chance to ride the V&T Train, today is the last day of the season! In addition we’ve got a great list of events for the region, so check below to plan your day!
Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/12/2019 - 7:04amGood morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!
Check below for the full list.
Saturday, October 12
Muscle Powered Sunday Bike Ride, October 13
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 2:56pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.
Muscle Powered Thursday Hike, October 17 at Silver Saddle
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 10/11/2019 - 2:51pmCome join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.