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Carson track and field team gears up for stretch run
Submitted by on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 11:58pmMINDEN -- It's time for the stretch run.
With the Northern 4A Regional Championships just two weeks away, the Carson High track and field team will be looking to make its final adjustments at the High Desert Invitational on Friday in Sparks and then the Sacramento Meet of Champions on Saturday. The latter meet will offer competition at an elite level for a handful of Carson's top athletes.
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Carson City Chamber Singers Present 'The Stars Above the Hill'
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:21pmThe Carson Chamber Singers, directed by Judy Monson, will present "The Stars Above the Hill" on Saturday as its 25th season concert.
The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Sarah Winnemucca Hall, in the Aspen Building at Western Nevada College, 2201 W. College Parkway.
The program includes sacred and secular works and features the world premier of David Dickau's "The Stars Above The Hill" conducted by the composer. The Carson Chamber Singers will be accompanied at piano by Nancy Mielke. Call (775) 883-4154.
Downtown Carson City Wine Walk
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 10:05pmJoin in, take a stroll through downtown Carson City and enjoy local wine tasting, food and history this Saturday and every first Saturday of the month during the Downtown Wine Walk, sponsored by the Carson City Downtown Consortium.
Purchase a wine glass and map for $10 and enjoy the wine tasting, hors d'oeuvres, art galleries, gift shops, casinos and restaurants. Call (775) 883-2211 or go to www.downtowncarsoncity.com.
Photo: Al Canary of Bella Fiore Wines talks with some of the wine walkers from last month's Downtown Wine Walk.
Final performance of 'The Laramie Project' at the Brewery Arts Center
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 9:31pm“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.
"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.
'The Laramie Project' at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 9:26pm“The Laramie Project,” will hold its final performances on Friday and Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.
"The Laramie Project" is the story of the murder of a 21-year-old gay college student in 1998. Tickets are $18 general, $15 students and seniors. The Brewery Arts Center is located at 511 West King Steet. Call (775) 883-1976.
Parks 4 Paws to hold Bark, Wine and Dine at Fuji Park in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/29/2010 - 2:31pmParks 4 Paws will hold its annual Bark, Wine and Dine on Saturday, May 1, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Fuji Park Events Building, 601 Old Clear Creek Road, in Carson City. Mayor Bob Crowell will host the event.
Join Parks 4 Paws for an evening of food, drinks, dancing and fun. There will be live music and a silent auction. All proceeds go to Parks 4 Paws. For more information go to www.parks4paws.com.
Tickets cost $25 per person. For tickets call Ilona at (775) 721-4931 or Joyce at (775) 220 3154.
Grand Opening of The TapRoom at Doppelgangers in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 4:10pmThe Grand Opening of Doppelgangers new restaurant The TapRoom, will be on Saturday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The Tap Room is a premier patio-dining destination offering hearty food and exceptional beer from its on-site brewery. Doppelgangers will operate for lunch and dinner with live music by the Bar BQ Boys from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Doppelgangers is located at 302 N. Carson Street; Carson City. Call (775) 882-7787 or go to www.doppelgangersbrewery.com
Officials to cut ribbon on first-ever Carson River whitewater rafting, kayaking facilities
Submitted by on Tue, 04/27/2010 - 1:58pmNews Release:
Carson City and Lyon County officials will cut the ribbon May 22 to ceremonially launch new boating facilities for whitewater rafting and kayaking that have opened on the Carson River Aquatic Trail between Carson City and Dayton.
The Western Nevada College baseball team isn't conceding anything, yet
Submitted by on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 4:22pmDespite losing three of four games last weekend at College of Southern Idaho to fall two games behind College of Southern Nevada in the race for the Scenic West Athletic Conference regular season title, WNC coach D.J. Whittemore is still holding out hope his team can catch the Coyotes with eight games left.
"We're not out of it yet," Whittemore said. "Obviously we've got to take care of our business and we need a little help. We're still in the hunt for the title."
Carson City man jailed after text message pot deal discovered
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 11:31amA 20-year-old unemployed Carson City man faces felony drug charges following an arrest on Saturday that involved text messaging a deal to sell $500 worth of marijuana.
Carson City deputies assigned to the Special Enforcement Team learned that the man was offering to sell the marijuana to a subject. Through cell phone text message, the suspect arranged to meet the subject at the 1400 block of Spooner Drive, according to the arrest report.
Carson City couple face felony charges in computer theft from Wal-Mart
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 10:34amFor the second time this month, a computer was stolen from a Carson City Wal-Mart and surveillance footage have landed the thieves behind bars.
By George, another triple jump win for Fallon
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 2:14pmMINDEN -- Carson High's Alex Fallon continued to show consistency in the triple jump as she picked up a gold medal during the Big George Invitational track and field meet on Saturday.
Showalter leads Senators in Aqua 5 meet
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 10:09amThe Carson High boys and girls swim teams warmed up for their huge High Desert League dual meet against Reno High in the Aqua 5 meet at the Carson Aquatic Facility on Saturday.
Hall walkoff slam lifts Wildcats to win
Submitted by on Sun, 04/25/2010 - 1:11amThis time, it was no dream.
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Ashley Hall hit a walkoff grand slam, her third home run of the game, to give the Western Nevada College softball team a 9-6 come-from-behind victory in its series finale against College of Southern Nevada on Saturday afternoon.
Senators sweep Hug in J.V. twin-bill
Submitted by on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 11:04pmThe Carson High J.V. baseball team cruised to a nonleague doubleheader sweep against Hug on Saturday, winning 18-7 and 11-1 in Reno.
Senators win 11-inning cliffhanger en route to critical sweep at Wooster
Submitted by on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 10:23pmLeaving 18 runners stranded on the bases, even in an 11 inning game, is hardly part of a recipe to success for any softball team.
Wildcats win finale to salvage doubleheader split at CSI
Submitted by on Sat, 04/24/2010 - 9:14pmTwin Falls, Idaho, has always been a difficult place to play for the Western Nevada College baseball team.
Saturday was no exception, as the Wildcats had to settle for a split against College of Southern Idaho during their Scenic West Athletic Conference doubleheader. CSI won the opener 3-1 before the Wildcats came back to take the nightcap 2-1 at Skip Walker Field.
Wildcats have played better than the record and stats show
Submitted by on Thu, 04/22/2010 - 11:59pmWNC set for final home series this weekend against instate rival Southern Nevada
Statistics don't always paint an accurate picture.
Celebrate National Coin Week with the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club
Submitted by on Wed, 04/21/2010 - 11:15amCarson City meth bust nets 30 grams; surveillance equipment and vehicle seized
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 4:28pmCarson City authorities made a significant methamphetamine bust over the weekend, netting at least 30 grams of the drug, seizing a vehicle and finding police scanners and night vision cameras used as surveillance.
Deputies arrested the 52-year-old suspect, a Carson City carpenter, on numerous felony drug charges including drug trafficking.
Paradise Cove and more opening this week in the Carson Mall
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 2:37pmAfter more than a year in the making, the owners of Paradise Cove will open their restaurant on Saturday and stage a grand opening on Monday.
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Cash in on the celebration of coins this Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 1:44pmTime to flip a coin and cash in on some Carson City history this week.
Today through Saturday is National Coin Week and the Nevada State Museum and Reno Coin Club will celebrate the occasion with events culminating on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum.
The 87th annual National Coin Week, will celebrate coin and currency collecting with the theme, “Beautiful Places: Landmarks and Mintmarks.” The Nevada State Museum and the Reno Coin Club, both members of the American Numismatic Association, have several events lined up for the day.
First-place Wildcats facing tough test at CSI
Submitted by on Mon, 04/19/2010 - 12:45pmThere's still plenty of buzz over what happened this past weekend at John L. Harvey Field when the Western Nevada College baseball team pulled off a four-game sweep of College of Southern Nevada.
Media Release - Choral Masterclass May 1 at UNR
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 04/18/2010 - 8:05pmMedia Release: April 18, 2010
Information: Elinor Bugli 775-883-4154, or Judy Monson 775-882-7464
DAVID DICKAU TO HOLD CHORAL MASTERCLASS APRIL 30
Choral conductor/composer David Dickau will hold a
Alex Fallon shatters triple jump record at Capital Classic
Submitted by on Sat, 04/17/2010 - 11:26pmAlex Fallon didn't have any special expectations when she landed in the pit on her second triple jump attempt on Saturday.
What the Carson High junior heard moments later truly was special when her leap was measured at 37 feet, 2-1/2 inches to break an 18-year-old school record and win a gold medal during the Senators' Capital Classic held at the Jim Frank Track and Field Complex.
John L. Harvey Field has indeed become Fantasyland.
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How else to explain the Western Nevada College baseball team's four-game sweep of College of Southern Nevada this weekend. After two improbable comebacks in which WNC beat CSN in its final at bat both times 5-3 and 6-5 in 11 innings on Friday, the Wildcats did it again.
Senators lose two close games at Reed tournament
Submitted by on Sat, 04/17/2010 - 7:16pmThree runs was the difference for the Carson High softball team when it was knocked out of the Reed Easter Tournament with back-to-back losses on Saturday morning in Sparks.
Senators ready for fresh start at Reed Easter Tournament
Submitted by on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 10:11pmSaturday will be a new day and a clean slate for the Carson High softball team at the Reed Easter Tournament in Sparks.
Rumors of Glen Eagles closing 'totally false'
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/16/2010 - 4:35pmGlen Eagles Restaurant, a Carson City fine dining establishment for 13 years, is still going strong and remains open despite rumors of it being closed.
Restaurant Chef John Ammerman confirmed today that rumors of Glen Eagles having closed or was to be closing are indeed false, and that the rumor has been circulating for at least two weeks.