Roller Derby

The Carson Victory Rollers will hold their annual Red vs. Green Scrimmage to benefit the local Food For Thought program. The event is this Sunday at 4:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center gymnasium.

Come out and watch both the Junior Victory Rollers and adult skaters battle it out. Along with action packed skating, there will also be a raffle. Prizes include a scooter donated by the Wheelhouse, tattoo gift certificates, rounds of golf, haircuts and much more.

A new family friendly fun zone is coming to Downtown on Parade Day, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, 11:00am to 5:00pm, on Curry Street in Carson City (From Musser to Spear Streets).

Food Vendors
Arts & Crafts (Featuring the Prairie Godmother)
Fun Music (With CW & Mister Spoons)
Kids Games
Chalk Art
Bicycle Show & Shine (Bring your bike & sign up to participate!)
Roller Derby Demonstrations (By The Carson Victory Rollers Good Wheel Ambassadors)
And much more!

The Carson City Visitors Bureau recently asked: "How do you say 'Sesquicentennial'? The results are as wide as the Silver State. Check out the video below and Celebrate 150 years Nevada Day weekend in Carson City, Oct. 28 to Nov. 1.

Nevada's steam driven Sesquicentennial celebration culminates in Carson City with the Saturday, Nov. 1 Nevada Day Parade. This year’s parade theme, “Happy 150th Birthday, Nevada” encourages Silver State revelers to salute Nevada’s Oct. 31 1864 admission to the union as the 36th state.

Nevada's steam driven Sesquicentennial celebration culminates in Carson City with the Saturday, Nov. 1 Nevada Day Parade. This year’s parade theme, “Happy 150th Birthday, Nevada” encourages Silver State revelers to salute Nevada’s Oct. 31 1864 admission to the union as the 36th state.

"We at Nevada Day are very pleased to be adding three new events to this year's Nevada Day Celebration, in addition to bringing back reoccurring favorites," said Nevada Day committee president Ken Hamilton.

The Carson Victory Rollers and the Rotary Club of Carson City Sunset have teamed up for a roller derby bout to raise money for the Rotary's many youth programs.

The bout will take place 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28, 2014 at the parking lot across from the Carson Nugget. Tickets are $5 per person. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Sponsorships are available by contacting rolling4rotary@gmail.com.

Carson City's first roller derby bout is set for Feb. 23, 3:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion, Mills Park, 1111 East William Street.

The matchup is the Carson Victory Rollers vs. Reno Roller Girls. The cost is $10 at the door or email stillettosucks1109@gmail.com for $7 pre-sale tickets!

After party and bout awards party, featuring Los Pistoleros, will be at The Venue, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road beginning at 7:30pm. $10 cover or $5 presale or with stamp from bout!! Also for after party tickets email stillettosucks1109@gmail.com.

LAKE TAHOE — The “South Shore Summer Series” launches the season with a weekend of live music, culinary delights, sternwheeler race, concerts and competitions stretching across the shore from Camp Richardson Resort on the west to Zephyr Cove on the east. Recognized for its combination of scenic beauty and outdoor recreation with value-added vacations, entertainment and dining options, Lake Tahoe dives into summer as the recently designated No. 2 Destination and No. 8 place in the U.S.