Washoe County
Events
Third annual 4-H wild horse show and auction July 30
RENO — Youth members of 4-H on July 30 will show then auction off wild horses they’ve been training as part of a halter-started wild horse and burro program. The event starts at 9 a.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno’s Equestrian Center on Valley Road and Sadleir
Events
Locomotives steam up in Carson City (photos)
CARSON CITY — The 150th anniversary commemorating the completion of the rail line and subsequently connecting the Queen of the Comstock to San Francisco attracted hundreds of people to the Nevada State Railroad Museum during the long Fourth of July weekend. The anniversary marked the first passenger service to San Francisco
Environment
Extension offers Home Horticulture program virtually
RENO — University of Nevada, Reno Extension in August kicks off a two-month online Home Horticulture Certificate Program, the first step to becoming a Master Gardener of Nevada. The program provides training for those who want to brush up on their gardening knowledge and is a prerequisite for the Master Gardener
Events
Team Nevada meets success at Special Olympics USA Games
RENO — Athletes from Team Nevada brought home two gold medals and a bronze from the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games which took place in Orlando, Florida over the past week. The six athletes on the team competed in swimming, track & field and bowling. “Our Team Nevada athletes showed determination, discipline,
Events
Nevada Guard to host Flag Day ceremony in Carson City
CARSON CITY — The Nevada National Guard on June 14 will host its annual Flag Day Ceremony at the Veterans Memorial on the Carson City Capitol Grounds. The celebration begins at 10 a.m. The 24th annual event will also celebrate the U.S. Army’s 247th birthday. The U.S.
Events
State Parks open for free day June 11
CARSON CITY — Nevada State Parks on June 11 will be open with free day-use admission and fishing as part of the annual “Discover Nevada State Parks” event. Parks officials said the free day use is intended to encourage residents and visitors to use the parks, which they say is an
Business
Rafter 3C: A vision comes to fruition
Grand opening gushers in new era of events, tourism for Churchill County By Steve Ranson / Nevada News Group FALLON — A vision. A plan. And now a state-of-the art venue. Local government officials and guests attended the grand opening and ribbon cutting on June 1 for the Rafter 3C Arena, which
Events
Registration open for annual 4-H summer camps
RENO — Registration is open for Nevada State 4-H’s annual overnight summer camp programs which take place at the state 4-H camp at Lake Tahoe. Four camps are offered this year in July and August, each for youth from different areas of the state. The 4-H camp program – which has
Douglas County
Extension and partners offer sessions on preparing for wildfire and evacuations
RENO – Wildfire dangers are increasing each year in the West requiring residents to be more prepared to face fire emergencies such as evacuations. University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Living With Fire Program in June hosts two events to help Nevadans prepare for wildfire and evacuations. The sessions will be
Agriculture
Chaperones needed for northern Nevada 4-H summer camp
RENO — University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program is looking for adult volunteers to chaperone the program’s summer camp planned for July 9 -16 in South Lake Tahoe. Chaperones will provide leadership and guidance to campers ages 9-12 who are from Washoe, Douglas and Storey counties
Douglas County
B-29 Superfortress visits Minden
MINDEN — A rare World War II era B-29 Superfortress is scheduled to visit Minden-Tahoe Airport this month. The B-29 Doc History Restored Tour is scheduled to be in Carson Valley on May 24-26. The big bomber will arrive at Minden-Tahoe Airport May 23, and will be available for ground and
Events
VFW Post 8071 presents May 14 concert
By Steve Ranson / Nevada News Group VIRGINIA CITY — VFW Post 8071 hosts a concert in Virginia City from noon to 6 p.m. on May 14 featuring Todd Allen Herendeen. The event will take place at the Virginia City Fairgrounds. Herendeen, the headliner, is a well-known Southern singer, songwriter, entertainer
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Fallon celebrates Armed Forces Day
By Steve Ranson / Nevada News Group FALLON — Fallon’s Armed Forces Day celebration is May 21 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. This family friendly event encourages Churchill County residents and people from surrounding communities to support the military. The event features a
Events
Veterans Health Camp hosts fundraiser May 7
By Steve Ranson / Nevada News Group CARSON CITY — Veterans Healing Camp will celebrate the theme “Holding Out For A Hero” at the sixth annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast on Saturday, May 7, 5-10 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City. This fundraiser features food, live
Environment
PHOTOS: Spring Wings festival returns to Fallon
By Ty O’Neil FALLON – The Springs Wings Festival returned this year after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 with bird watchers celebrating Nevada’s wetlands and the migratory birds that enjoy them. The event, April 30 and May 1, used Oats Park as its festival headquarters, with self-guided bird