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Bicycle month rolls through Carson City, Bike and Music Festival set for May 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 3:24pmAs the sun is starting to emerge in Carson City, so too are the bicycles. “I’m already hearing from people that they’re getting their bikes out of the garage,” said Randy Gaa, president of Muscle Powered, the nonprofit organization dedicated to a walkable and bikeable community.
Sierra Lutheran High School announces area summer camp offerings
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/06/2019 - 1:00pmSierra Lutheran High School, in collaboration with Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School and Mt. Cross Ministries, has released its 2019 Summer Programs registration. Collectively, the three entities will offer seven unique summer programs, including two week-long overnight programs.
Senator Square: Different dances at Carson High dazzle Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 8:38amApril was an action packed month as several Carson High School clubs put on The Friendship Ball, A Night Under the Big Top Father Daughter Ball, and The Greatest Show on Earth 2019 Prom. Even more amazing than the dances are the students behind the scenes who, with the guidance of Leadership Adviser Ann Britt and FBLA Adviser Angila Golik, transformed the CHS Big Gym so that all visitors, young and old alike, would think they had walked into a beautiful dream.
Events and Happenings in Carson City on Sunday, May 5
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 05/05/2019 - 7:14amHappy Sunday Carson City! It'll be another warm day today with a high of 76 degrees and a gentle breeze. On the books today we have a Tour of Carson City hosted by Muscle Powered as a part of National Bike Month, a dog agility trial, art showings, a family book reading at the Carson City Library and more.
Muscle Powered's Saturday Hike to Brunswick Canyon Road along Carson River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 3:28pmMeet at Brunswick Canyon Road and Deer Run road, 1 mile south of Highway 50 East, Carson City. Join Muscle Powered as we walk along the very actively-flowing river. Kingfishers, hawks, and waterfowl are often seen along this stretch of the river. Hike distance will range between 2-4 miles, depending on trail condition. Water and closed-toes shoes are REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.
May the fourth be with you, and with bicycle safety. Events and happenings for Sat. May 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 05/04/2019 - 7:57amGood morning Carson City, and happy weekend! We've got a warm day ahead with highs of 76 degrees! Today on the docket is the early farmer's market, a Mother's Day craft fair, the grand reopening of the second wind thrift store, and more!
Here's what's happening Saturday:
Addiction in Carson City: a mother’s story of heartbreak, and a daughter’s struggle for recovery
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/03/2019 - 7:40amMiranda grew up in Carson City, went to Carson High School, lived a normal childhood. She is the second oldest of four siblings, and grew up with loving parents. But her life changed forever when she became addicted to drugs.
Her mother, Kristi, has been fighting to keep her daughter alive since then, facing numerous near-death scares.
Events around Carson City for Friday, May 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 10:08pmWhat a week it was Carson City, and it isn't even over yet. Heading into Friday, May 3, 2019, we're looking at continued sunny skies and temperatures in the low 70s. There's a host of activities Friday and, looking ahead, a bevy of fun Saturday including a Mother's Day craft fair at the Carson City Community Center, a Star Wars themed bicycle safety day, a wine, cheese and dessert ride aboard the V&T, an early opening of the downtown farmer's market, the May Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, a memorial walk, presentations, comedy, live music and more. Enjoy.
Paying respects at Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial at State Capitol
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 7:52pmThe 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony was held Thursday, May 2 at the Capitol Mall in Carson City.
Pedestrian safety improvements coming to Carson City, Dayton and Gardnerville
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2019 - 11:43amCARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, May 6, the Nevada Department of Transportation will launch multiple projects to install pedestrian traffic safety improvements in Carson City, Dayton and Gardnerville. Here's what NDOT will be working on in the coming days and weeks ahead:
Nevada Law Officer Memorial Run that began in Vegas finishes in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 3:35pmAs part of the 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, which happens Thursday in Carson City, a baton was relayed by Nevada peace officers from Las Vegas to Carson City, concluding Wednesday, May 1 in Carson City.
Boys and Girls Club to raffle Burning Man tickets at Kentucky Derby Fundraiser Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 05/01/2019 - 8:06amThe Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada is set to host one of their largest fundraisers of the year this Saturday, May 4, for its 11th year. Kentucky Derby Days 2019 will kick off at the Martin Hotel and Basque Restaurant, located at 308 N. Curry Street, at 2:30 p.m. and will run until 6 p.m.
All proceeds of the event will go to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, located in Carson City.
Red-hot Reno Aces freeze out Las Vegas Aviators
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 8:01pmHow cold was it in Reno on Tuesday? So cold that after Yasmany Tomas blasted a home run, he ran as fast as he could around the bases and kept sprinting through a gauntlet of congratulating players across the dugout and in exhaustion dropped into a chair in front of a giant gas heater.
2019 Nevada Law Enforcement Memorial on Thursday at Capitol to recognize fallen officers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 3:47pmIn conjunction with National Police Week, the 22nd Annual Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial ceremony will be held this Thursday, May 2 at the capitol grounds in Carson City.
11 Ways To Sell Your Home Faster (Without Dropping The Price)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/30/2019 - 10:55amFrom leaving the house for showings and open houses to having to keep the place spotless at all times, having a home on the market can be a nerve-wracking endeavor. Once you’ve made the decision to sell, you want to know that you won’t be in this anxiety-filled limbo forever. You want to hand over those keys, collect your check and move on — literally!
So, without lowering your asking price, what can you do to sell your home in a hurry? The following are 11 strategies that will help your property sell quickly without your wallet taking a heavy hit.
1. Declutter.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, April 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/29/2019 - 6:53pmHello Carson City as we prepare to welcome Tuesday, April 30, 2019, with a blast of cold air and chance for valley rain and Sierra snow. The good news is the weather change is short-lived and should be out of here by Wednesday afternoon. Looking ahead for Tuesday, we've got a morning power walk and afternoon hike, an archery shoot, art showings and more.
Gaia Gathering along the Walker River
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 6:01pmGaia is another word for Earth and at our Gaia Gathering, we celebrate our Mother Earth! Gaia Gathering facilitates information sharing and healing modalities with live music, river tubing, costumes, kids camp, and camping under the stars.
Wyatt Mathisen is all over the field for Reno Aces
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Sun, 04/28/2019 - 4:09pmFormerly a catcher, Reno Aces Wyatt Mathisen initially was cool about playing at the hot corner.
“When I first moved to third, I wasn’t expecting every ball to come my way,” he said. “But as I’ve gotten older, I realize we can always turn on one.”
Events around Carson City for Sunday, April 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 7:47pmHello Carson City. We're heading into Sunday, April 28, 2019 with another fabulous Spring day ahead with highs in the low 70s. Events lined up include a cancer center benefit bow shoot hosted by Clear Creek Bowmen, a Muscle Powered bike ride, a Bee City USA Earth Week presentation, an open house at the Wungnema House in Mills Park, a Carson City Symphony concert and more. Enjoy your day.
Senator Square: Carson High School's Carneta yearbook staff have successful year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 4:52pmAs the school year comes to an end, the 2018-2019 Carneta yearbook staff can finally slow down and take a breath. At the end of the week before Spring Break, at 8:30 p.m., the final pages were submitted, and the book was officially finished. After months of interviewing, photographing, and editing, the book is currently being printed by Walsworth Publishing Co., in Marceline, Kansas.
Events around Carson City for Saturday, April 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 6:58pmHeaded into Saturday, April 27, 2019 we're looking at another picture-perfect spring weather day and cool overnight temperatures. There's lots of activities ahead, including a colorful fun run at Mills Park, a free paper and document recycling event hosted by Debug Computer, a prescription drug roundup, the Silver State's own celebration of the Aloha State, a Carson High School speech team fundraiser at Flavors of India, art showings and sales and a fundraiser at Flat Earth Pizza for a wonderful Carson City woman who is in the throes of cancer. Read on and enjoy your day.
Friday Morning Walk- Ambrose Carson River Nature Area hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 2:43pmCome and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking area about 1.3 miles south of Highway 50 on Deer Run Road. Dirt trail. 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, snows, or trail conditions are not safe, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Vickie Doenges at 801-641-1620, if you have any questions.
Tuesday Morning Walk - Ambrose Carson River Nature Area hosted by Muscle Powered
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 2:40pmCome and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking area about 1.3 miles south of Highway 50 on Deer Run Road. Dirt trail. 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, snows, or trail conditions are not safe, 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.
Nevada football ready for Silver and Blue game on Saturday
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Fri, 04/26/2019 - 11:17amFunky Jon Duplantier is Diamondbacks’ Ace pitching prospect
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 9:42pmReno Aces pitcher Jon Duplantier has funk in his arm.
“He’s just funky, no other way to put it,” Aces pitching coach Jeff Bajenaru said. “He has some nastiness to him and hitters don’t like it.”
Man arrested for knife attack; woman arrested for attacking off-duty officer who wouldn't buy her Mexican food
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 04/24/2019 - 10:10am— A 68-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1000 block of S. Carson Street for felony assault with a deadly weapon after attempting to stab a man at a local motel. Deputies were forced to hold him at gunpoint and tase him in order to take him into custody.
Carson High School class of '79 Reunion
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/23/2019 - 2:59pmThe Carson City High School class of 1979 will celebrate it's 40 year reunion the weekend of July 19-21. Our banner across downtown Carson Street welcomes home all alumni. The Plaza Hotel, downtown Carson City is providing discounted rooms for the weekend. A Meet and greet scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday night at Living the Good Life.
Live band, One Way Street will provide the Rock & Roll music and Carson City BBQ providing award winning cuisine, all for our enjoyment. Saturday, July 20, there are many different activities planned for everyone (golf play, school tour, poker run).
Tahoe South brings the sizzle with 2019 summer events
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 12:51pmA record-breaking winter, a full lake and a packed calendar beckons visitors to the Sierra as Tahoe South heats up with summer events including its famed fireworks show, a celebrity golf tournament, star-studded headline concerts and more.
Color Fun Run coming Saturday to Mills Park in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/22/2019 - 8:27amThe students of Mark Twain Elementary School will host their fourth annual community-wide “My School Color Run” Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Mills Park in Carson City.
Make a tote bag out of a book: Class Saturday at Western Nevada College
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/21/2019 - 9:35pmDid you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of My Thousand Words have created. They will be teaching you a few designs that they have made and sold in galleries throughout the northwest and across the country. Participants can choose one class or all of them! They are the 2019 Artown Poster designers!