Special Event
Nevada Lt. Gov. Mark Hutchison to keynote Thursday's National Day of Prayer ceremony
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 1:15pmThe Carson City Christian Ministers Fellowship is excited about the upcoming opportunities the community has to gather together in prayer. Beginning early Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 a.m., a room has been set aside in the legislature building, room 3100, for a time of prayer preparing our hearts for the National Day of Prayer.
Carson City Singer Entertains at Huckabee Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/17/2015 - 4:37pmFormer Arkansas governor, Mike Huckabee, is coming to Carson City, and one resident, in particular, is tuning up his voice for the conservative icon's visit.
Singer Rick J. Radecki has been in northern Nevada for just over two years now, but is already making a name for himself and his special brand of music — a mix of Romantic Standards and Classic Country, with just a hint of a Broadway Show Tune and Patriotic favorite stirred in.
Spread the Love
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 02/06/2015 - 12:44pmCarson City, NV- Dudley Chiropractic is holding a special event during the month of February to Spread The Love to all members of the community who are looking to embrace a more healthy and natural lifestyle!
This unique and exciting event entitled Spread the Love, will run during the entire month of February at Dudley Chiropractic. Current patients are encouraged to invite their friends and family in for care, and community members are invited to pop in and see what the office is all about.
Positions open for Carson City redevelopment, open space committees
Submitted by editor on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 12:33pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Carson City Open Space Advisory Committee and the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.
There are two open positions “Citizen-at-Large” and “Business Operator or Property Owner" for the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee. Each for terms that will expire Jan. 1, 2018.
Carson City area road report: Road closures planned for Nevada 2015 inauguration
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/04/2015 - 2:20pmHere is this week's Carson City area road for the week of Jan. 5-11, 2015: On Monday, Jan. 5, the following roads will be closed for a special event, the Nevada Governor's Inauguration festivities, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detours will be signed and the affected Jump Around Carson (JAC) bus route will be re-routed.
Enjoy Down-home Comfort and Joy at the 'Joyful Noise' Holiday Show
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 6:34pmIt’s a musical evening of smiles and inspiration! Who will join the Conga line this year? Experience “down-home” comfort and joy with these talented performers. Aside from some heartfelt traditional songs, there is the annual “Christmas Conga” a “Santa Train” experience, and even a Reggae tune.
Children's Museum of Northern Nevada gets a visit from Santa Friday, December 12
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 12/08/2014 - 5:09amGood news from the North Pole: Santa Claus is coming to the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada on Friday Dec. 12 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Bring your cameras because photo-ops and crafts are included in the $5 per child admission. Parents are admitted free. Please note: special event admission is not included in membership.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through Dec. 14
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/07/2014 - 2:54pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 8-14, 2014. On Thursday, Dec. 11, Carson Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the intersection with Spear Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 10, through the evening of Thursday, Dec. 11, there will be no parking on the west side of Curry Street between Telegraph Street and Proctor Street.
Local Chiropractic Office Pays It Forward to Community
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/30/2014 - 1:31pmCarson City, NV - Dudley Chiropractic is hosting a very special event during the month of November for the entire community. The office will be encouraging community members to Pay It Forward to others in need by bringing in non-perishable food items to the office. Community members who donate five or more items will receive a Pay It Forward certificate for a friend.
Creatures Costume Fundraiser Ball to Benefit Homeless Pets at Nevada Humane Society
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/09/2014 - 4:14pmYou’re invited to join Nevada Humane Society for the inaugural Creatures Costume Fundraiser Ball, a special event presented by the Reno News and Review and hosted at Bourbon Square Casino. The Halloween style gala will take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and proceeds benefit homeless pets.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through Sept. 28
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/21/2014 - 12:00pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 22-28, 2014. Robinson Street between Curry and Carson Streets will be open in an eastbound direction only on Monday, Sept. 22, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The road will be closed in both directions on Tuesday, Sept. 23, and Thursday, Sept. 24, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Detours will be provided.
Nevada 150 Sesquicentennial events lined up through September
Submitted by editor on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 9:44amThe deadline to submit applications for Official and Signature Nevada 150 events will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Over 400 events have been held across the Silver State since Nevada Day 2013, in celebration of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, with many more ahead. To submit an event application please visit www.Nevada150.org. For questions or additional information please contact Scott Carey, events and community relations manager, at 775-687-0645 or shcarey@nevada150.org.
The following events will be held Sept. 1 through Sept. 14.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through Aug. 31
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/24/2014 - 10:18amHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 25-31. The Nevada Department of Transportation will be continuing road work on Highway 50 from Arrowhead Drive in Carson City to Baldwine Lane in Mound House. There will be single lane closures on weeknights from 1 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. in the westbound direction and from 7 p.m. to 11 a.m. in the eastbound direction.
On Monday, August 25, Telegraph Street will be closed to through traffic between Division Street and Minnesota Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nevada leaders launch student prescription drug prevention video contest
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/20/2014 - 12:51pmThis is an opportunity for Nevada students to get creative and use social media to promote awareness about prescription drug abuse and encourage their peers to stay away from abusing prescription drugs.
Winners will be selected from each Nevada school district. Final winners will be announced Nov. 3, 2014.
Carson City and Lake Tahoe area road report through Aug. 10
Submitted by editor on Sun, 08/03/2014 - 6:57amHere is the Carson City area road report for Aug. 4-10. The Nevada Department of Transportation will be continuing road work on Highway 50 from Deer Run Road in Carson City to just east of Highway 341 in Mound House. There will be single lane closures on weeknights from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
The inside lanes of N. Carson Street between Musser Street and Spear Street will be closed in both directions weeknight evenings from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for street work.
'Farm City' author tours Carson City Greenhouse Project ahead of Saturday talk
Submitted by editor on Fri, 07/18/2014 - 5:52pmAuthor Novella Carpenter, left center, tours the Greenhouse Project with founder Karen Abowd, left, and garden educator Camille Jones, on Friday, July 18, 2014. Carpenter, who wrote the New York Times Bestseller "Farm City," will speak at the Carson City Library Summer Reading Program for adults event at the Farmer's Market Saturday at 11 a.m.
Author, ag expert to have 'kitchen table' conversation during Carson City Farmer's Market
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/09/2014 - 5:14pmCarpenter and northern Nevada agriculture expert Mark O’Farrell, of Hungry Mother Organics, are set to engage in a kitchen-table visit. Under a large tent, with seats for 100, the conversation will be led by northern Nevada’s KTVN news anchor Erin Breen. The special event is aimed at raising awareness about the vital role farmers play in our lives.
New app lets users find things fast in Carson City
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/07/2014 - 4:22pmVisiting a new place, even after a lot of planning, can be disorienting. Must-see attractions and the best locals-favorite eateries get left off the vacation schedule if you just don’t know what’s out there or where to look.
Carson City has fixed it so that anyone who comes to town — or lives in the area — can find nearly every restaurant, hotel, motel, RV park, museum, hiking trail, sports tournament, tourist attraction, special event, fitness center, fishing stream and shopping center in seconds.
Nevada railroad museum in Carson City celebrates a July 4 weekend of trains
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/30/2014 - 12:21pmWith all the flavorings of the Old West, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will showcase several of its trains for the July 4 weekend.
It's living history on the rails when steam locomotives V&T No. 25 and the famous Inyo will operate along with the historic, self-propelled McKeen motor car Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Rides will be available behind the 25 and on the McKeen car every 45 minutes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ride the River Poker Run
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/21/2014 - 9:45amAs Reno’s activity scene and small business offerings continue to rise in tandem, the Riverwalk District is putting downtown on the map with beautiful scenery and cultural diversity enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. And, while poker still races through our blood, Reno is embracing a fresh outlook on the infamous pastime.
Visit the Riverwalk District for the Ride the River Poker Run on July 20, 2014, from 3 to 6 p.m. and help support the Nevada Museum of Art’s summer youth art camps.
WHAT: Ride the River Poker Run
WHEN: July 20, 2014, 3 to 6 p.m.
Nevada 150 Events Held Throughout June
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:03amMany events are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of June. These Nevada 150 events help celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the state’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following are events held June 3 through June 15.
Genoa's Sweet Sippin' Sundays
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 05/26/2014 - 1:06pmGenoa’s Sweet Sippin’ Sundays strolls into its second month of the season, June 1. Come out to Main Street Genoa and enjoy the vodka-based drinks of the day and music by The Rick Hammond Blues Band. Also, meet the non-profit recipients of the day, the Suicide Prevention Network.
The cost is $12, which includes a special event glass or $10 for return sippers who bring their event glass with them. Complete your passport in time and get a chance at winning $100 in “Genoa Bucks” or a Second Chance Spin on the Wheel of Fortune!
Indoor Bounce House Facility in Carson!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 12:25pmBounce Party is the only indoor bounce house party facility in Carson City - Bounce Party is the perfect place to host your party or special event.You will always get special one-on-one attention and most of all, you and your guests will have fun here.
Let us do the work for you!
April & May Birthday Party dates are filling up fast, call to reserve your spot today!
Attention schools & churches:
If you are having a youth group event or fundraiser, we can tailor a party to suit your needs
OPEN BOUNCE:
Don't forget we are now open five days a week for open bounce.
Dayton Elementary teacher Christie Kranjcec wins $2,500 classroom grant
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 10:10amChristie Kranjcec, a fourth grade teacher at Dayton Elementary School, has won a $2,500 grant through Farmers Insurance's "Thank a Million Teachers" program, a national initiative that invites America to offer thanks to teachers, present and past, who have made a difference in their lives.
Fundraiser Proceeds Preserves Comstock History
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/10/2014 - 5:41amThe Comstock Foundation for History and Culture raised $15,003 for nine organization within the Comstock Historic District. The Comstock Foundation matched donations up to $1,000 for each organization.
The fundraising event was part of a commemoration of the restoration of the Upper Yellow Jacket hoist and ore chute in Gold Hill, the Foundation’s first substantial preservation project since organizing in June 2013. Work on the Upper Yellow Jacket hoist and ore chute cost roughly $100,000.
Polar Express rides still available at Ely's Nevada Northern Railway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/20/2013 - 12:51pmTickets are selling fast but there are still some left on Nevada Northern Railway's award-winning Polar Express in Ely. This magical ride, licensed by Warner Bros., follows both the book and movie; and features a vintage diesel locomotive pulling heated passenger train cars to the North Pole.
Including Friday, there are there are 13 remaining Polar Express rides through Dec. 28; except Dec. 24 and 25 when the railroad is closed. Polar Express holiday trains in Carson City have been sold out for several weeks.
Seats open on Carson City Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2013 - 10:04amThe Carson City Board of Supervisors is seeking applications from persons interested in serving on the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee.
There is one opening for “Citizen-at-Large,” one opening for “Business Operator or Property Owner: Redevelopment Area 1” and one opening for “Business Operator or Property Owner: Redevelopment Area 2” the terms shall expire in January 2016.
Carson City area road report for week of Dec. 9-15
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/07/2013 - 6:19pmThere will be lane closures at the following Carson City locations beginning Monday, Dec. 9, weather permitting, through Friday, Dec. 13. Traffic control measures will be in effect. There will also be sidewalk closures and detours will be signed.
Coldwell Banker Select to Contribute to Barton Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/05/2013 - 10:53amThe Barton Foundation has been a cornerstone for The Barton Health Group for more than 20 years by providing excellent healthcare service to customers and also have been big players during the holiday season.
This year’s Barton Festival of Trees and Lights will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Barton Health and Coldwell Banker Select will be contributing to the event in a major way.
Get Ready Carson City: Free Preparedness supplies and information
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 09/10/2013 - 1:07pmOn Saturday, September 14, Carson City Emergency Management and Health and Human Services are excited to partner with the Carson City Home Depot for a special event in celebration of Get Ready Day.
From 8 am-3 pm on Saturday, representatives Carson City readiness agencies will be at the Home Depot on Market Street in Carson City to distribute bags and basic supplies for readiness kits and to answer questions that people may have about what to include in their kits.