The Friends in Service Helping, FISH Student Housing project taking shape in downtown Carson City is moving along on schedule. As of June 2023, the exterior of the two apartment buildings is 95 percent completed with side paneling, roofing, balconies, window installations, paint, and planted trees.
Veterans may never want to leave the newly remodeled Veterans Resource Center at Western Nevada College.
Thanks to NV Energy Foundation’s generous donation to Western Nevada College Foundation and the fundraising efforts of Carson City Chamber’s 2023 Leadership Institute, the college’s Veterans Resource Center has transformed into a home-away-from home for the college’s veterans with many new amenities and technology.
Lisa Schuette will be hosting 'Coffee with Lisa' on Wednesday, June 14th at The Cracker Box from 7 to 8 am. Everyone is invited to discuss ideas, concerns, and issues related to Carson City.
On Sunday, June 18, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Father’s Day Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Target fees will be discounted all day. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For more information call (775) 882-9904. Everyone is invited to come!
Celebrate the holiday in an elegant, one-of-a-kind majestic and historic setting with arguably the most spectacular view of the Virginia City fireworks show.
Get in the Act invites you to attend a free theater performance on Monday, June 26 at 11 am at Dayton Valley Library.
"Chapters of Our Life" is an original play based on senior citizens real life stories. The play focuses on four true stories that dramatize the different chapters of our life that inspire us to approach life with a joyful and light hearted attitude.
Two Nevada teens, Leah Card, 15, of Carson City and Joy Hodson, 15, of Las Vegas, were selected from nearly 800 total applicants, ages four to 17, to attend Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s 2023 Children’s Congress in Washington, D.C., July 9-11, 2023, representing Nevada.
The Nevada Guard's annual Flag Day ceremony and 248th U.S. Army birthday is set for this Wednesday, June 14 beginning at 10 a.m. at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the state capitol grounds, 101 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Gaslight, a gripping story of betrayal, despair, deception and manipulation, returns to the Carson City the first weekend in July. Carson City theater group the Proscenium Players, Inc. first performed the play in February of this year.
A 33-year-old Fallon man has been identified in a fatal motorcycle crash that happened earlier this month in Lyon County that involved a semi, according to the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division.
The Nevada Day, Inc. Board of Directors launched a newly designed website enhancing and improving the parade application process and highlighting parade history.
Two were arrested Friday for alleged drug trafficking and possession of narcotics for sale, as well as lesser offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.
The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture hosts Thursday Night Lecture Series at the historic Pipers Opera House in Virginia City, NV
On June 22, 2023, at 7:00 pm, Nevada Author Sandie La Nae will be presenting a PowerPoint lecture on her book, "Eilley Riches To Rags at Bowers Mansion."
Nevada State Police responded early Monday morning to a call regarding a crash on US395 and Cradlebaugh Bridge in Douglas County. No serious injuries were reported and the driver was arrested.
Galaxy Theater security monitored Sunday night's weather for further damage due to Saturday's mud slide and rainstorm in Carson City. As of Sunday night, Galaxy Theatre remained closed.
A Chautauqua workshop and Chautauqua performance, by nationally acclaimed Chautauquan Mary Ann Jung, will be held Saturday, June 17 of the 2023 Dangberg Summer Festival.
My friend Pat is quite the perennial gardener. She has volunteered at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum for almost 20 years, gardening, planting and maintaining their gardens. Every year the Arboretum holds a plant sale. I have never attended, but I hear the plant selection is fantastic, offering many unique plants for our area.
Organizers of today's (Sunday) Carson City Symphony concert have decided to move the venue indoors at the Governor's Mansion' North Room (Larry Ruvo Stateroom).
Music Director David Bugli consulted several weather reporting systems (apps, websites, etc.), and has received several concerned calls and emails, and thus came to the conclusion that the chance of rain during the concert is more than likely.
Carson City Juvenile Services next monthly Parent Education Night is Wednesday, June 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carson City Probation Office, 740 S. Saliman Road Carson City.
The Capital City Arts Initiative is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn about the organization and its impact on our community at the next club meeting, Tuesday June 13. The public is invited to attend the noon luncheon which takes place in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.
The highlight of the Carson City Chamber Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 14 will be the presentation of special recognition awards to outstanding local businesses and people who promote growth and prosperity for the betterment of our community.
Cleanup continues in South Carson City along South Curry Street near Galaxy Theatre after Saturday's mud slide.
No word yet on damage estimates from the storm. More rain is on the way Sunday, with the potential again for flooding, according to the National Weather Service in Reno, which has issued a Flood Watch Sunday afternoon through Monday evening.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flood Watch from Sunday 1 p.m. to Monday, 9 p.m. for Carson City, much of Western Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area.
Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 12-18, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
School isn't out for the summer at Western Nevada College. There are many opportunities for individuals to catch up on the pursuit of degrees, take classes of special interest, and change or upgrade career paths during WNC’s Summer session.
Just before 4:30 p.m. Saturday reports came in that the road near Koontz and Silver Sage and near the Post Office appear to be “caving in” presumably due to flooding.
Motorists must avoid this area for their own safety.
A sudden hail storm Saturday afternoon caused flooding in some neighborhoods and covered downtown in an icy blanket reminiscent of Christmas’s morning, with hail larger than peas in size.
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.