
Kelsey Penrose
Reporter at Carson Now
Sierra Nevada journalist || Tahoe MFA student || Ag & Archaeology nerd || she/her
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3 days ago |
carsonnow.org | Kelsey Penrose
by Darcy Lenardson, This is RenoSassafras Eclectic Food Joint hosted on Sunday a drag brunch as an opening act for the main Pride event to be held later this summer. The celebration featured bingo, drag runway acts performed by the Haus of Vertigo and food and drinks. The celebration was to pass the torch from Sassafras, which has been organizing Pride events, to Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center. Started by the team at Sassafras nine years ago, the main event will be held at the BAC on Sept.
Carson City Library Board welcomes new trustees, talks library's strengths, issues and opportunities
3 days ago |
carsonnow.org | Kelsey Penrose
On Friday, the Carson City Board of Supervisors held interviews to fill four vacancies on the Library Board. Two of the trustee positions were filled by current trustees asking for reappointment, and two positions were filled by new applicants. The two trustees reappointed are Trustee Betts Markel and Trustee Sarena Nichols. New applications were submitted by 11 residents, and the two selected of the bunch were Reena Spansail and Anne Lenhares.
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4 days ago |
carsonnow.org | Kelsey Penrose
Here are the recent births that occurred at Carson Tahoe Hospital between June 15-21, 2025. All families opt-in to birth announcements, and information is provided by families through Carson Tahoe Hospital. Congratulations to the families from Carson Now!Henry Richard Hernandez, a baby boy, was born June 15, 2025 to Amanda Okray and Steven Hernandez of Fallon. Eli George Roth, a baby boy, was born June 17, 2025 to Anna Roth and Carter Roth of Reno.
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4 days ago |
carsonnow.org | Kelsey Penrose
Hey Carson Now readers, we’ve got an update on the new shopping center businesses being built on Market Street. The new shopping center is located in between Walmart and Home Depot in north Carson City. According to Planet Fitness’s online presence, their new gym location will be opening this Wednesday, June 23. They are also hiring, and it appears finishing touches were being installed over this weekend. To learn more about this location click here.
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4 days ago |
carsonnow.org | Kelsey Penrose
Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City and beyond. RecurringRecurring: Kids Archery Camp Participants will be taught the fundamentals of archery from the experienced instructors from Clear Creek Bowmen. Each day, participants will be taught something new and work on improving their skills. Drinks and snacks will be provided.
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