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Tuesday evening conditioning hike to Skunk Harbor, Lake Tahoe sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 17, 2018 - 5:30pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride to carpool to the starting point on Hwy 28.

Hikes are 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.

Evening hikes are usually one and a half hours or more duration. Water and study boots or athletic shoes required. Hat and sunscreen recommended. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060.

Tuesday evening conditioning hike to Secret Harbor, Lake Tahoe sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 10, 2018 - 5:30pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the Hwy 50 Park and Ride to carpool to the trailhead.

Hikes are 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.

Evening hikes are usually one and a half hours or more duration. Water and study boots or athletic shoes required. Hat and sunscreen recommended. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060.

Tuesday evening conditioning hike to Hobart Road sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 3, 2018 - 5:30pm

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the trailhead at the far west end of Hobart Road in the Lakeview Area.

Hikes are 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail.

Evening hikes are usually one and a half hours or more duration. Water and study boots or athletic shoes required. Hat and sunscreen recommended. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060.

Friday morning walk to Mills Park sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
August 3, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! No pets allowed in the park. Meet in the small parking lot on Seely Loop off of Saliman Road.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one 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 Betts Markle at 775-843-8424, if you have any questions.

Friday morning walk to Carriage Square Park sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 27, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! No pets allowed in the park. Meet at the corner of Cabrolet Drive and Victoria Lane. Head on W. Winnie Lane, pass the stop sign, then turn left on Victoria Lane.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one 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 Betts Markle at 775-843-8424, if you have any questions.

Tuesday morning walk to Carriage Square Park sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 24, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! No pets allowed in the park. Meet at the corner of Cabrolet Drive and Victoria Lane. Head on W. Winnie Lane, pass the stop sign, then turn left on Victoria Lane.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required.

Friday morning walk to John Mankins Park-West sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 20, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the park at 3051 Oakridge Drive. Pets are welcome, we will not walk in the park, but in the neighborhood.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one 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 Betts Markle at 775-843-8424, if you have any questions.

Tuesday morning walk to John Mankins Park-West sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 17, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the park at 3051 Oakridge Drive. Pets are welcome, we will not walk in the park, but in the neighborhood.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one 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, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

Friday morning walk to John Mankins Park-East sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 6, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the park at 3051 Oakridge Drive. Dogs not allowed in the park, but we will mostly walk through the neighborhood.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one 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 Betts Markle at 775-843-8424, if you have any questions.

Tuesday morning walk to John Mankins Park-East sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 3, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the park at 3051 Oakridge Drive. Dogs not allowed in the park, but we will mostly walk through the neighborhood.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one 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, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

Friday morning walk to Carson Tahoe Medical Loop/Wellness Mile sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 13, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. Pavement and partial dirt trail.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one 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 Betts Markle at 775-843-8424, if you have any questions.

Tuesday morning walk to Carson Tahoe Medical Loop/Wellness Mile sponsored by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
July 10, 2018 - 8:00am

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. Pavement and partial dirt trail.

All walks are 1-2 miles with duration of one 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, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
August 26, 2018 - 8:00am

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-291-2068, if you have questions.

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
August 19, 2018 - 8:00am

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-291-2068, if you have questions.

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
August 12, 2018 - 8:00am

MMeet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-291-2068, if you have questions.

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
August 5, 2018 - 8:00am

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-291-2068.

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
July 29, 2018 - 8:00am

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-291-2068 if you have any questions

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
July 22, 2018 - 8:00am

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-296-2068 for any questions.

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
July 15, 2018 - 8:00am

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Shane Trotter at shane@shanetrotter.net if you have any questions.

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
July 8, 2018 - 8:00am

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Shane Trotter at shane@shanetrotter.net if you have any questions.

Muscle Powered weekly bicycle ride

Event Date: 
July 1, 2018 - 8:00am

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops, which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind.

All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Contact Shane Trotter at shane@shanetrotter.net if you have any questions.

Muscle Powered Saturday Hike to Tahoe Meadows Interpretive Loop and Boardwalk Trail

Event Date: 
June 30, 2018 - 7:45am

Come and joined this Muscle Powered leader-led hike on Saturday to Tahoe Meadows Interpretive (TMI) Loop and Boardwalk trail. This beautiful trail starts at the Tahoe Meadows Tahoe Rim Trail Parking lot, on the south side of highway 431, just past the Mt. Rose Summit. It is an easy and fairly flat hike of about 4+ miles around the TMI Loop and then “down” the meadow trail to the boardwalk trail loop and back to the parking lot.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 23 - 24

Event Date: 
June 23, 2018 (All day)
June 24, 2018 (All day)

It’s a planes, trains, and automobiles kind of weekend. Add in bands, bikes and bar-be-ques and we’ve got most of this weekend’s list covered. The Carson City Airport is celebrating 90 years at this year’s open house and fly-in. One of the summer’s best events with balloon rides, cool old planes, and much more: you won’t want to miss it. Beat the heat at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada; all admission fees have been waived today thanks to Carson City Toyota. Summer concerts at the Brewery Arts Center begin tonight with the Original Wailers.

Friday fun in Carson City and beyond

Event Date: 
June 22, 2018 (All day)

Head down to Mills Park for a great time. The annual Rockabilly Riot features cool cars, contests, and plenty of rock-n-roll. You’ll also find the Extreme Motor Officer Challenge with motorcycle cops from all over competing for top-dog status. For a free, family-friendly good time, you’ll find local band, Alias Jones, on the stage in McFadden Plaza. If you’ve ever been curious about the sport of BMX, tonight’s ‘Olympic Day’ racing will give you a taste of the track without any commitment.

FRIDAY, June 22: Things to do in Carson City

Thursday in Carson City: the Summer Solstice brings a full day of fun

Event Date: 
June 21, 2018 (All day)

There is quite a bit to look forward to today, not to mention this coming weekend. The Rockabilly Riot roars into town and sets up shop at Mills Park for a whole weekend of vintage rat-rods and rock-n-roll. You’ll find the Extreme Motor Officers Challenge in the park, too, so expect it to be noisy. The Pony Express rides again, as it does every year, and retraces its historic route. Keep an eye out this evening for the rider heading east. Enjoy some blues, funk and rock courtesy of the Mylo McCormick Project at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park as part of their annual summer music series.

Things to do on Tuesday around Carson City: Concerts, coloring, and canyon trails

Event Date: 
June 19, 2018 (All day)

It’s Navy Week in Carson City, and that means you’ll have a handful of opportunities to catch performances by various US Navy bands over the next few days. Enjoy their woodwind quintet this afternoon in the Dema Guinn Concourse of the Nevada State Museum. This evening find the US Navy Brass Band in McFadden Plaza performing alongside the talented kids who participated in the Mile High Jazz Camp.

I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 16 - 17

Event Date: 
June 16, 2018 (All day)
June 17, 2018 (All day)

This is going to be an epic Fathers’ Day weekend. Carson City Off-Road sponsored by Epic Rides has taken over downtown with everything mountain bike and plays host to a free Music Festival in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss Arts and Culture Day at the Nevada State Railroad Museum with unlimited rides on the Steam Train, special vendors, and more. Stewart Indian School will be a hotspot of activity with the annual Fathers’ Day PowWow underway. This is just the tip of the iceberg, read on for more fun than you’ll know what to do with.

SATURDAY:

Carson City man jailed on multiple charges alleging sex crimes against children

A 41-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on multiple charges that allege sex crimes against children, a Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team deputy said.

Friday fun in Carson City and beyond: Fathers’ Day PowWow and a bicycle invasion

Event Date: 
June 15, 2018 (All day)

Carson City again welcomes the Fathers’ Day PowWow to the Stewart Indian School Campus for a weekend of dancing, vendors and crafts, and community. Now, when I say bicycle invasion, I’m not exaggerating. The Carson City Off-Road hosted by Epic Rides brings mountain bike enthusiasts from all over to compete in our hills. You’ll find downtown road-closures to make way for the race routes, a bike expo, beer garden, and a music festival on Saturday. Head up to Western Nevada College to welcome the Journey of Hope Bike Tour.

Thursday’s happenings around Carson City: Flag Day, family fun, and a birthday or two

Event Date: 
June 14, 2018 (All day)

She’s a grand ole flag, and there will be two ceremonies to recognize the stars and stripes in Carson City today. At 10 a.m. you can join the Nevada National Guard at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds for presentation of the colors, speakers, and even cake for the US Army’s anniversary. You’ll find the Elks Club honoring our flag at 3 p.m. The public are invited to both events. The Army isn’t the only birthday you’ll find today; Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery celebrates its seventh year with an artist reception and new work from Denise Jenkins.

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