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Carson City Off-Road Course Announcement

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(CARSON CITY, Nevada.) April 12, 2016 – In cooperation with Visit Carson City, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada State Parks, it’s with great excitement Epic Rides today unveiled the Inaugural

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Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of brews, brats, and Bavarian fun at Casino Fandango in Carson City. The annual Oktoberfest celebration returns for its 10th year, bringing the spirit of Germany to Carson City with free admission for all. The festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Casino Fandango parking lot.

UPDATE 4:30PM: Four very small fires, amounting to less than a tenth of an acre, were knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival Sunday along the hillside near Lone Mountain Cemetery, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Mason.

The cause is under investigation. No structures were damaged. CCFD has determined the fires to be human caused. At this time, the matter is under investigation with CCFD and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Three engines and a rescue were assigned to the attack. East Fork Fire assisted for protection on the south side of the city, while Truckee Meadows Fire stood by for protection on the north side of the city.
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UPDATE 3:11PM: Some fire engines have cleared the scene, a good sign CCFD has control of the fire. We have left messages and will update as the battalion chief becomes available.

Man can be awful cruel to man, and from time immemorial we continue to come up with new ways to exact our cruelty. The first novel ambush that caught my attention was described in the Odyssey, where Greek soldiers were able to take the city of Troy by hiding inside a giant horse parked at the city gates as an offering to the goddess Athena.

Local artist Colleen Reynolds, owner of CRME Exploring Watercolor, and Denise Mack, Executive Director of the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative, came together to present the donation proceeds check from the 4th Annual Watercolor Carson City fundraising event.

Raquel Fulghum, Senior Deputy Attorney General with the Nevada Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting happening Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Thousands of motorcycle riders roared their way to Northern Nevada this weekend for the Street Vibrations Fall Rally, which is winding down today, Sunday.

The second annual Carson City Murals and Music Festival ended Saturday with a concert and more than 20 new murals around town. For more photos see the Brewery Arts Center Facebook page here and the Visit Carson City Facebook page here.

Mural locations are: (See map below.)

Carson City Public Works and the Transportation Division on Monday will provide an educational presentation and summary related to the recently completed Preserve Carson City Roads report and the status of measures related to funding for local roads in Carson City.

Today, Sunday, Sept. 29 David and Gayle Woodruff will present one of their popular living history programs at the Minden Mill Distillery. Join them at 1 p.m. for "The Reno Cure."

The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli and Assistant Conductor Brian Fox, will open its 41st season on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, at 4 p.m., with a concert at the Carson City Community Center's Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Sept. 30 through Oct. 6. Closures and lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

A new Lake Tahoe Regional Evacuation Plan has been developed through a collaboration between Lake Tahoe fire chiefs, law enforcement agencies, and emergency management personnel. The plan, released earlier this month, was created using a diverse team of experts from two states and five counties, using experiences gained during past major wildfires.

On Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, club members and folks interested in membership are invited to attend the annual Member’s Day at Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Nevada author Stephen H. Provost explores the history of one of the West’s most fascinating frontier regions in his new two-volume set on Virginia City and the Comstock Lode.

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City enjoyed a tour of the Nevada State Capitol Building this week. The tour was part of the club’s commitment to fostering strong community connections.

USGS and Nevada Seismological Lab report an earthquake Saturday morning at 8:32 a.m. 11.3 miles south of Topaz Lake in Mono County, Calif.

USGS reports a 3.55 rounded to 3.6 magnitude earthquake, while Nevada Seismological Lab has a reading of 3.50.

Carson City Music & Murals Festival finale tonight happens with a free concert presented by Canine Rehabilitation Center & Cat Sanctuary on the Brewery Arts Center Outdoor Stage on Saturday, Sept. 28 featuring Mike Clark & The Sugar Sounds and opening act Kilowatt Hours.

Capital City CIRCLES nEW lOCATION

With determination, a healthy mindset, and the right support; anything is possible. Capital City CIRCLES has been serving the community since 2003, breaking cycles of poverty and empowering families and individuals to follow their dreams.

The Greenhouse Project Board and Action Committee members would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the 15th annual Grateful Harvest Dinner, hosted September 23 at Nashville Social Club.

The public is invited to see the Carson City Historical Society's exhibit on the history of Nevada Day. The exhibit is in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House Museum, located at 1207 North Carson Street, every Sunday in October (Oct. 6, 13, 20, and 27) from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for viewing a Historic Nevada Day exhibit.

Tee Jay’s Corner Cafe, chowder for charity

Tee Jay's Corner Cafe inside Cactus Jack's in Carson City will be hosting its 3rd annual "Chowder for Charity" on behalf of FISH, Friday Oct. 4 from opening 10 a.m. to closing at 8 p.m.

Veterans Day Fun Run Sponsorship

Carson High School Safe Grad Committee is busy planning our twelfth annual Fun Run. This year we are starting a new tradition of holding our 5k event on Veterans Day to honor all who have served.

It is the primary fundraiser for Carson High Safe Grad Celebration, an annual Carson City tradition established in 1988.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) will begin removing specialized mats, called bottom barriers, from Taylor and Tallac creeks and marshes in early October, the agencies said today. They have been working together since 2021 to remove a 17-acre infestation of aquatic invasive plants in the marsh in the Southwest portion of the Tahoe Basin.

Public schools statewide are making progress toward lowering chronic student absenteeism and improving student achievement, according to data from the 2023-24 school year released Monday by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE).

Meet a very special pair of sisters: Abby and Diva.

Abby and Diva are a very sweet and social bonded pair of short-haired tortoiseshell girls seeking a forever home together.

Cole Eisenhour Mural

The first day of Carson City's Murals and Music Festival 2024 is bursting with color around town. The Festival, presented by Brewery Arts Center, continues through Saturday.

In what is becoming a repeated occurrence, a teenager has been arrested for making threats relating to a school shooting, one of several in the past few weeks since this school year began.

In a region known for its rich history and tight-knit community, one woman stands out as a true icon of leadership, grace, and boundless energy. Kitty McKay, co-owner of the award-winning Nashville Social Club (NSC) and The Swan Music Hall, Carson City’s premier live music venue, is more than just a familiar face around town—she's a force to be reckoned with.

Carson City residents now is your chance to help shape Centennial Park's future. The Centennial Park Master Plan Survey is open, and your input can directly influence improvements and future projects, including the potential for the Carson City Bike Park.

The Misfits Theater Group Presents: The Inshtein Inn or Frank's Mad Pad! Join us at the Odeon Hall in Dayton, NV located at 65 Pike St, Dayton, NV for some pretty mad happenings.