By Dennis Cassinelli In the days when the Virginia and Truckee Railroad traveled between Virginia City and Carson City, there was one important station along the way known as Mound House. Located about halfway between the two cities, Mound House was also the terminus point for the narrow-gauge Carson and Colorado Railroad. The Mound House Station was quite … [Read more...] about Burial site at Mound House
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From this week’s CooksSalon
Tip for the times - Well this could be a fun way to spend some time. The following google link takes you to a list of sources for downloadable food themed crossword puzzles. Of course, go only with those you trust an that your security program approves. Also this week - recipe for Chilaquilies - layers of flavor for breakfast or brunch {shown}, … [Read more...] about From this week’s CooksSalon
Commissioner Hosting Movie Night at the Drive-In on Wednesday
Commission Vice Chairman Lawrence Weekly is hosting a movie night at the West Wind drive-in theater at 4150 W. Carey Avenue on Wednesday, May 27. The theater gates open at 7:45 p.m. and the first movie will begin at 8:15 p.m. Admission is free for the first 100 vehicles that present the attached flier. The movies will be Trolls World Tour and Jumanji The Next … [Read more...] about Commissioner Hosting Movie Night at the Drive-In on Wednesday
Special Olympics Nevada to host first-ever virtual 202 Summer Games
Special Olympics Nevada (SONV) Summer Games is the organization’s largest annual sporting event, however, due to the COVID-19 crisis, this will be the first Games held entirely in a virtual format. From June 22 through June 26, SONV Virtual 2020 Summer Games will feature athletes from across the state competing in a variety of fitness and sports skills competitions in hopes of … [Read more...] about Special Olympics Nevada to host first-ever virtual 202 Summer Games
NAC to award $400,000 in emergency grants; applications taken June 1-15
CARSON CITY - Furthering its mission to support the nonprofit arts industry, the Nevada Arts Council (NAC) will award nearly $400,000 in emergency relief grants funded by the CARES Act through the National Endowment for the Arts. These noncompetitive, nonmatching grants will be awarded in amounts from $1,000 to $10,000 based on need and in the order they’re … [Read more...] about NAC to award $400,000 in emergency grants; applications taken June 1-15