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What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Jan. 25
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 10:10pmWow, Carson City! Is it Friday already?! Indeed, we have reached the end of another work week.
Go for a swim during lunch or after work at the newly reopened Carson Aquatic Center before catching some live entertainment this evening at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, Bella Vita Bistro and A to Zen, featuring its weekly Open Mic Night.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 24
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 12:22amSo here we are Carson City, staring at a weekend ahead as we enter Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Expect sunny skies today with a daytime high around 47. With all the fresh snow from the weekend, there's plenty of it piled at Lake Tahoe ski areas. Enjoy the bluebird day ahead.
Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 7:53amGood day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 22
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 12:22amHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. After a wet, blustery 3-day holiday weekend, sunny skies are ahead for the foreseeable future with a gradual warming trend and daytime highs in the low to upper 40s over the next few days.
What's happening around Carson City on Monday, MLK Day, Jan. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:20amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday to honor the civil rights leader. Schools and most all state, local and national government offices are closed for the day. Ahead, skies are clearing and the storm overnight has begun to move out. After 10 a.m. the National Weather services says we will have sunny skies with a high of 39.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 20
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 10:50pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! Don't let a storm and some wet weather forecast for today dampen your mood. The weekend isn't over yet! And with a little optimism, maybe the clouds will part just enough tonight to view the lunar eclipse.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 19
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 9:02pmWelcome to your weekend, Carson City. You have a brief reprieve from the cold and stormy weather Saturday as the National Weather Service forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature into the 50s.
Happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 12:40amGood day Carson City. It is Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Heading into the weekend it looks like the heavy stuff is out of the way weather wise. Today we'll see a slight chance of rain and snow after 10 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46. Saturday we are looking at partly sunny skies and a high in the low 50s.
Muscle Powered Snowshoe Trek Around Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 12:23pmEnjoy the winter beauty of Spooner Lake; a part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Join us on this 3-mile round-trip snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake that will take us through pine and aspen forests as we circle around the lake. Large flocks of Chickadees are often seen. Estimated time of activity is 5 hours.
Meet at Hwy 50 Park-and-Ride just west of Hwy 50/US395 interchange. We will carpool to Spooner Lake. Parking inside the park at Spooner Lake requires a $10.00 per vehicle entrance fee (exact cash amount required), or annual or senior park pass. By carpooling, the costs are reduced.
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 7:59amGood morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 and it will be a soggy one at that. Rain will continue throughout the morning, changing to snow showers later this afternoon, which has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valley areas such as Carson City and Carson Valley. Forecasters urge motorists not to travel into the Sierra today as several feet of heavy snow will impact roadways and travel.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 7:31amHello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 15
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 2:58amGood morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.
What's happening around Carson City this Monday, Jan. 14
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 8:35pmGood day Carson City. It is Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. A change in the weather is headed our way and will last through the end of the work week, with heavy snow expected in the Sierra and rain and some snow showers down to the valley floors.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 13
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:46pmGood morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! Our area is always teeming with wildlife. This time of year around the Nevada state capital you will find wild horses, birds of prey and Mule deer, among others.
With mostly sunny skies today and a high temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s, you've got few excuses not to get out and see the Eagle Valley breathing with its natural life.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 9:57pmGood morning Carson City and welcome to your weekend. Weather is expected to be mild for most of this weekend, partly sunny with daytime high temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s.
Here is what's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12:
Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:53pmHello and good day Carson City. We are headed into the end of the work week, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies ahead into the weekend, with a chance of rain or snow showers to round out Sunday. Stay tuned. Here's what's happening around Carson City today:
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:05pmHello and good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Here's what's happening around town:
Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 12:31amWelcome to the middle of the work week Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 51. Rain is possible this morning, especially before 10 a.m., and then a slight chance of showers after 10 a.m. Here's what's happening around town:
Carson City arrests: Three jailed for felony burglary after incident at Kohl's
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 10:37amThree were arrested Monday on felony burglary charges after allegedly stealing items from Kohl’s department store, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.
RSVP program collects items for homeless vets and vets in need for 2019 MLK Day of Service
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 1:16pmNevada Rural Counties RSVP program, based in Carson City, is collecting items for homeless veterans and veterans in need as part of the 2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
The MLK Day of Service is not just a day off, but an opportunity to serve. Americans from all walks of life work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems. “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” Dr. King asked.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Wednesday Dec. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 8:52amGood morning Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful winter day today with a high of 54 and a low of 30. It should be mostly sunny until around 4 pm when the clouds should start to move in for the night.
Here’s what’s going on around town today, Wednesday December 19:
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, Dec. 18
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 6:04pmDeer are more visible in Carson City this time of year, but it's not because Santa Claus is coming to town exactly one week from now.
Carson City’s RSVP asks community to join in Day of Service for local Veterans
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 3:24pmDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said: “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?”
Each year, Americans across the country answer that question by coming together on the King Holiday to serve their neighbors and communities.
The MLK Day of Service is not just a day off, but an opportunity to serve. Americans from all walks of life work together to provide solutions to our most pressing national problems.
Carson City middle-schoolers feel spirit of season building homeless kits
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 11:44amStudents from Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) felt a little more of the spirit of the season last week as they helped prepare kits for the homeless at their SOAR Club meeting hosted during their lunch break Thursday.
What's happening around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 8:31pmHello Carson City, do you see what we see? With fresh snow expected in the Sierra overnight and holiday lights around town lighting up the night sky, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Will it be a white one in Carson City? As of Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, we're eight days away, so anything is possible. Here's what is happening around the capital city:
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 16
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 11:04pmChristmas is getting closer, and in Carson City, that means holiday trains. From the V&T Railway's Polar Express to the Nevada State Railroad Museum's Santa Train, rails around the state capital are busy delivering Saint Nicholas to children and spreading Christmas cheer.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 15
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 8:54pmThere are only two more Saturdays until Christmas, and Santa Claus is back in Carson City again this weekend ahead of the big holiday.
Summit Estates hosting holiday drive to keep local veterans warm
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 6:59amSummit Estates Senior Living is collecting sleeping bags (new or used), hats, gloves, and socks to donate to the Northern Nevada Veterans Resource Center in Reno. The public can drop off donations now through Dec. 19, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., at Summit Estates Senior Living, located at 222 E. Patriot Blvd., Reno. For more information, call (775) 434-1880.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 9:57pmWith winter weather having arrived, it seems only appropriate the last Friday of November is when Carson City celebrates the holiday season in a big way by ringing in the spirit of giving with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.
Winter driving: Nevada Highway Patrol, NDOT say slow it down, don't slam on brakes
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 2:25pmAs winter weather arrives in the Silver State, the Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol remind motorists to stay focused, slow down, prepare for rapidly changing conditions and leave plenty of room between your vehicle and others.