Nevada Dance Company is proud to unveil the eagerly anticipated return of its spring performance series, Artistry in Motion, now in its second triumphant year with performances March 29 in Reno and March 30 in Carson City.
Carson High School’s Advanced Creative Writing Class published their 2024 issue of the Student Literary Magazine, “Bolt of Blue.” This year’s edition delves into the student-chosen theme of "Breaking Cycles."
Nevadans interested in training to become foster parents in rural Nevada have an opportunity to join a free four-session virtual training beginning Tuesday, March 19.
This Mother’s Day weekend, the V&T Railway Commission is thrilled to announce the commencement of its train rides, offering an unforgettable experience to celebrate and cherish the special bond with Mom. On Saturday, May 11, and Sunday, May 12, embark on a journey filled with adventure, nostalgia and scenic beauty as we invite you to join us on the V&T Railway’s Carson City to Virginia City 24-mile round trip.
On Thursday, March 21 at 12:30 p.m., the Carson City Senior Center presents local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff as they reenact the characters of one of the wealthiest couples on the West Coast during the 1920s through 1950s.
The Sierra Nevada Forums in partnership with the American Association of University Women Capital (NV) Branch and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “The Truth About Carson City Road Funding: Straight from the Horse’s Mouth” on April 9, 2024 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.
Celebrate Earth Day with a good, old fashioned community cleanup. Warming spring weather can expose trash left behind as winter snow starts to melt, leaving South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only wildlife, but also Lake Tahoe’s clarity.
A 23-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony eluding a police officer and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
An in-depth look at high-risk behavior among youth in the community will be the focus of Carson City Juvenile Services parent night this Wednesday, March 20.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year 36 million older adults suffer a fall, with 3 million of those individuals requiring trips to an emergency room. Though falling poses a great risk to older adults, there are things you can do to protect yourself or a loved one, and fitness is a great way to reduce that risk.
Lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 in Moundhouse and Dayton beginning March 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces concrete barrier rail in the median of the roadway.
Public speaking is one of mankind’s greatest fears. A young lady once told me that she would rather have a coyote gnaw on her arm than to have to speak in public. This does not have to be. Once you understand that the public does not care to hear a message, but would love to hear a story, it’s like wrapping your dog’s medicine in a treat, and the public speaker need only wrap her message in a story.
The Carson City Clerk-Recorder announces they are seeking appointments to committees to prepare arguments supporting or opposing two upcoming 2024 Carson City ballot questions concerning increasing the special purposes sales tax and imposing a supplemental government service tax to increase funding for local roadway maintenance and construction in Carson City.
Join Kids and Horses for its 11th annual golf tournament at the beautiful Incline Village Championship Golf Course on June 9. Dinner, contests, prizes and more.
I walked around my field this morning to see what plants were coming up. The redstem filaree (aka. cranesbill) is lush and widespread. There are compact grasses doing well; I’m hoping they are not cheatgrass. I even spotted many of my favorite field flowers emerging, common groundsel.
As a content creator it can be difficult to bring one’s larger vision into reality when it involves expensive specialized equipment. At the Adams Hub in Carson City, they make it easy to take that leap forward towards one’s entrepreneurial dreams by offering valuable services for those who need a quiet space to block out the world and create.
Hello fellow anglers. I have a special invitation for all that would like to join us. On Wednesday, March 20, I will be at Caples Lake to do some ice fishing with friends. Yes, this is a weekday. But I do have a reason for this particular day.
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of March 18-24. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
Join the fun at the Donovan Mill in Silver City on April 27. Show off your antique hit-n-miss engines and/or old tractors. Look over the operating old gas engines and tractors.
Are you looking forward to growing season? Slow Food Lake Tahoe is hosting a first-ever free veggie seed give away (and some herb and flower seeds too, just for fun!). This family-friendly event is designed to help you jump start our short growing season by providing you with seeds to start indoors now.
Join Will Houk from 95.1FM KNVC for a lazy Sunday as the BAC Exhibition Hall is turned into a listening lounge. Will is bringing a crate of vinyl records and guests are encouraged to bring records of their own that they would like to share for a spin on the provided turntables.
The plots are full! The UNR Extension office will continue to accept waitlist applications for the Carson City Community Gardens until Monday, April 01, 2024 at 5:00 pm. Please call (775) 887-2252 for more information.
If you watched the movie Killers of the Flower Moon, you might have recognized something from Virginia City. The Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V&T) provided a 1916 steam locomotive and three passenger cars for the film.
Dozens of individuals have filed to run in both local and statewide elections as of Friday evening. Filing closed at 5 p.m. Most offices and seats will have a race, although a handful of candidates are running unopposed and will automatically fill their seats.
Do you have your green attire all picked out and your corned beef ready to brine? That's right folks, it's time for St. Paddy's Day in the capital city area, with a weekend full of activities to celebrate.
Let's take a look at what this weekend has to offer for St. Patrick's Day.
In the past year, CONNECTIONS gatherings’ have been bringing happiness and joy to many Northern Nevada residents of all ages and backgrounds through our numerous gatherings hosted at the Brewery Arts Center, Le Capital Cafe, Comma Coffee, the Carson City Senior Center, Atria Holiday Carson Plaza Senior Living Community, and Fleur de Lis Village in South Reno.
We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.
You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!
The annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale is back May 11 at the Greenhouse Project in Carson City, located behind Carson High School at 1111 Saliman Road.
Participants will be able to select a number of nursery plants ranging from vegetables and fruits to landscape plants, all grown specifically to adhere to our high desert climate.
Family fun, lively bands and historical characters return to Dangberg Historic Park in Minden beginning in May. Favorite presenters, bands and Chautauquans will be joined by new ones as well.
Each year, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosts an open house event as a way to connect families, deputies, non-profits and more. This year the event takes place May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-May 2024 and again later in the year and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering.
Mark Twain Days Festival is back this year, May 10-12, with some big changes. Visit Carson City approached the Brewery Arts Center and asked them to partner for the planning of the second year of the festival, which is held in honor of Mark Twain, our region’s most famous writer.
We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.
You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!
In the Truckee Community Recreation Center, Heather and Michael Llewellyn hosted an extensive exhibition about the health of our forests in "FOREST FIRE." In this video, they give us a tour of the show and include vital information about our forests and adjacent ecosystems.
Family fun, lively bands and historical characters return to Dangberg Historic Park in Minden beginning in May. Favorite presenters, bands and Chautauquans will be joined by new ones as well.
The "On the Map" exhibition features work by Jon Farber and Catherine Schmid-Maybach, two artists who show viewers creative possibilities for finding their way.
Repeats every week every Monday until Wed Jul 31 2024 .
April 15, 2024 - 7:00pm
DJ Trivia is every Monday at the Homegrown Bar. Check in is at 7PM and the game starts at 7:30 PM! Join us for some friendly competition, good food, and drinks while earning points and win prizes.
Are you an avid hiker? An adventure enthusiast? Or, like Forrest Gump, do you just enjoy traversing thousands of miles to clear your head?
Visit Carson City is offering $5,000 to an adventurer willing to complete the Carson City to Canada Quest, a 1,600 mile hike that begins in Carson City, connects to the Pacific Coast Trail by way of the Capitol to Tahoe Trail, and through to Canada.
For Capital City Arts Initiative’ exhibition, "NAA Invitational", the Nevada Artists Association shared art by 25 member artists who present a wide array of images and visions in their work.
Forty students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Whittell high schools have their work in the "Spring Forward 2024" art exhibition at the Brick. This delightful exhibit presents an array of imaginative projects based on students’ years of classroom study and their amazing craftsmanship.
Clear Creek Bowmen will be hosting Tuesday Night Shoots from now until August at the Carson City Archery Range, located (just East of Eagle Valley Golf Course.
The Rising Suns is a Carson City area men’s circle. We gather weekly to share our life stories, challenges, dramas, and traumas in a supportive and judgment-free space. This is authentic men’s work in which we learn to accept ourselves fully.
In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility. Classes take place every other week and focus on stand alone lessons, meaning you can join at anytime without being behind.
Miller Counseling is partnering with Douglas Center for Hope and Healing to offer grief support groups to Carson City and the surrounding rural communities Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m.
The Miller Counseling and Wellness Center is located at 104 W. Telegraph St. in Carson City.
The Center for Hope and Healing has been providing grief support to Douglas County for the last 10 years. The goal of building this partnership is to make the free support groups available and easier to access to more members of the Northern Nevada community.
In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, the City’s Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2024 Scavenger Hunt.
Green Our Planet will host the second annual Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market on Wednesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fuji Park on The Park Grass in Carson City. The Northern Nevada Giant Student Farmers Market will feature approximately 10 schools throughout the northern part of the Silver State.
Whether you're a beginning screenwriter or you've been at it for some time, there's power in exploring the craft with the guidance of a seasoned pro and the companionship of others who are inspired to create.
If you’re an addict, NA can help. "Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world. We focus on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. Our message is broad enough to attract addicts from any social class or nationality. When new members come to meetings, our sole interest is in their desire for freedom from active addiction and how we can be of help."
The "On the Map" exhibition features work by Jon Farber and Catherine Schmid-Maybach, two artists who show viewers creative possibilities for finding their way.
Swing Dance Night at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City returns May 17, 7 p.m. to the beautiful 1870s landmark For A Night Of Swing Dancing And Live Classic Swing & Jazz Tunes.
Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.
Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Minden Rotary Club's "Giving Cup" Golf Tournament fundraiser to be held on May 18, 2024, at Genoa Lakes Golf Course, and continues our commitment to at-risk youth in the Carson Valley.
Dear Friends and Family and Friends of Friends (please pay this forward and pass it on), my name is Wendy Fox. I am writing to you today to ask for donations for my brother Michael Smith. He is in need of a lung transplant and has 12-18 months to live without one. There is only a window of the next 6-months for the doctors to allow Michael to be a recipient of a lung donation due to his body struggling to cope.
The third annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament will tee off May 18 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course. The 4-person scramble golf tournament raises funds for scholarships for students in need within the community.