9+ mon, 4+ day ago (218+ words) By David Bugli " Carson City Historical Society is proud to present a "Carson City: Then & Now" lecture on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. featuring Jed Block.The [] By David Bugli " Carson City Historical Society is proud to present a "Carson City: Then & Now" lecture on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 1 p.m. featuring Jed Block. The presentation will be in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House at 1207 North Carson St., Carson City. Mr. Block is a dedicated historian and Carson City native with over two decades of experience researching and documenting Carson City's rich past. A well-known expert in the Capital City's history, Block is passionate about sharing its stories to inspire a greater appreciation for historic preservation. Block's journey into history began over 20 years ago while researching a redevelopment project, sparking a lifelong commitment to preserving and educating others about Carson City's heritage. Through…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago (237+ words) CPR AED FIRST AID and basic life support classes offered at Western Nevada Coolege.Location:2201 W College PKWY Carson city, nv 89703Cost: $75.00Sign ups: run until the class is full located []\n Carson City Historical Society Presents "Carson City: Then & Now" Lecture March 9 @ 1:00 pm " 2:00 pm Carson City Historical Society is proud to present a "Carson City: Then & Now" lecture on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. featuring Jed Block. The presentation will be in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts House at 1207 North Carson St., Carson City. Mr. Block is a dedicated historian and Carson City native with over two decades of experience researching and documenting Carson City's rich past. A well-known expert in the Capital City's history, Block is passionate about sharing its stories to inspire a greater appreciation for historic preservation. Block's journey into history began over 20 years ago while researching a redevelopment…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (119+ words) This free event showcases a wide range of home improvement, lifestyle, and business services, offering attendees the chance to explore the latest products, discover local vendors, and connect with experts []\n Carson City Historical Society 3-Day Arts and Publishing Event May 17 @ 1:00 pm " 4:00 pm FREE & OPEN to the public, three-day, mid-May arts & publishing arts event series, MAY 15 " MAY 17. Carriage house, museum, and park at 1207 N. Carson Street. HOURS " Opening Thursday, 6 " 9 pm; Gallery Friday, 4 " 8 pm; Saturday Picnic, 1 " 4 pm. Archives and selected reprints, stickers & stamps, etched glass, rustic wood sculptures, paper, soundscapes, concrete poems and other small objects in curio....

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (242+ words) The Foreman-Roberts House, located at1207 N. Carson St., will host its first open house this year, taking placeon Sunday, February 23rd, from 1-3 p.m.The event will include a complimentary docent-led [] Carson City Historical Society Open House February 23rd 2025 February 23 @ 1:00 pm " 3:00 pm The Foreman-Roberts House, located at 1207 N. Carson St., will host its first open house this year, taking place on Sunday, February 23rd, from 1-3 p.m. The event will include a complimentary docent-led tour, which will delve into the history of the property and the stories of the Foreman and Roberts families. Historical Society volunteers will share insights into the Roberts family's connection to Eilley Bowers and the intriguing story of how the house came to Carson City in 1874. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the house museum and view artifacts that showcase life in the 1880s through the early 1900s. The Carriage House will be open from 1 to…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (256+ words) Saturday February 22nd:Red Flannel Flashback returns to the stage to rock the night away with alternative, grunge and 90s flashback tunes! No Cover Charge.Friday and Saturdays make it a night []\n The Gothic-style Foreman-Roberts House,1207 N. Carson St. (the big yellow house), will be open to the public for the first time this year, from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Carson City history and stories about the Foreman and Roberts families who lived in the historic house at1207 N. Carson St. will be presented during a free, docent-led tour. Carson City Historical Society volunteers will tell the story of the Roberts family and their connection to Eilley Bowers, how the house came to Carson City in 1874, and facts about the famous spiritualist of the home. Visitors will see a house museum and artifacts representing life in the 1880s through early 1900s. The adjacent Carriage House will also…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago (265+ words) This free event showcases a wide range of home improvement, lifestyle, and business services, offering attendees the chance to explore the latest products, discover local vendors, and connect with experts []\n Historical Society Open House Sunday April 13th 2025 April 13 @ 1:00 pm " 3:00 pm Step back in time with the Carson City Historical Society (CCHS), which will be warmly welcoming visitors this Sunday, April 13th, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. You'll find us at 1207 North Carson Street in Carson City, where our two cheerful yellow buildings'the Foreman-Roberts House Museum and the Carriage House'stand as graceful reminders of a bygone era. Begin your visit at the Carriage House, the inviting yellow structure with double doors just east of the main house. There, you'll discover engaging exhibits and selections from our permanent collection. A museum docent will then guide you next door to the historic Foreman-Roberts House, where you'll be…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (488+ words) The Carson City School Board will hear a presentation of the district's preliminary graduation rates as well as the number of non-grads and transiency for the Class of 2025 at its next school board meeting Monday. Trustees will also consider reappointing Pastor Megan Bottom to the Family Life Advisory Committee, hear proposed changes to the physical education exemption policy, proposed changes to school program use of facilities policy and will announce the winners of the 2025 Great American Essay Contest, open to all Carson City students. The Carson City School Board meets Monday, Nov. 17, 6 p.m. at the Robert Crowell Board Room, Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street. On the agenda:" Carson City Schools Superintendent Andrew Feuling will present the 2025-2026 CCSD "Great American Essay Contest" winners. Each year the Carson City School Board sponsors the "Great American Essay Contest." The winners for each…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago (259+ words) CPR AED FIRST AID and basic life support classes offered at Western Nevada Coolege.Location:2201 W College PKWY Carson city, nv 89703Cost: $75.00Sign ups: run until the class is full located []\n The Gothic-style Foreman-Roberts House, at 1207 N. Carson St. (the big yellow house) in Carson City, will be open to the public for the first time this year, from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Carson City history and stories about the Foreman and Roberts families who lived in the historic house at 1207 N. Carson St. will be presented during a free, docent-led tour. Carson City Historical Society volunteers will tell the story of the Roberts family and their connection to Eilley Bowers, how the house came to Carson City in 1874, and facts about the famous spiritualist of the home. Visitors will see a house museum and artifacts representing life in the 1880s through early 1900s. The adjacent…...

5+ mon, 6+ day ago (173+ words) By John McDougall " Each year the Pay It Forward Project grants scholarships to students that make a positive difference in our community and in our schools. This year 8 scholarships were awarded to deserving students in the Carson City, Douglas County areas. The Pay it Forward Project a fund of the El Dorado Community Foundation encourages volunteerism in our schools and in our communities. We have scholarships available in schools in the Carson City, Carson Valley areas as well as in South Lake Tahoe for students with a background in volunteerism and building a better community. The Pay it Forward Project encourages volunteerism and has new community volunteer Facebook pages for people to connect with nonprofit organizations in need of assistance, those organizations can also post their specific volunteer needs on that page as well. For information, email: [email protected]. See the…...

6+ mon, 9+ hour ago (145+ words) Happy Friday Carson Now Readers (or should I say listeners?) It's been a busy week here in the capital city, especially as we're careening towards the end of this year's legislative session that saw a historic claw back of anticipated revenues mid session, which has left budget managers scrambling throughout the state as their submission deadline (June 9) draws closer. In other, non-political news this week, we've seen: Catch up on all our week's top headlines and plan your weekend with our upcoming calendar events with the Carson Now Deep Dive podcast: Editor's Note: The voices in this audio are generated by AI software. All content is pulled directly from Carson Now's news stories, and audio content is reviewed by our (entirely human) team prior to publication. Carson Now does not use generative AI in news articles....