Why do we celebrate nevada day

See what other people are doing and saying. Yes has arrived, how sweet it is, let us all bid adieu to From the day this glorious state was born on October 31, during the Civil War, to the current year , specific periods in time during our years of statehood tend to stand out and set us apart from the other Yes, Nevada has indeed had its share of unique moments occur in the past, with undoubtedly more in store for the future, and the Nevada Day Committee felt it was time to reflect back on them.

I am honored to be part of this incredible historic event as Nevada is one of the only states to celebrate its Admission into the Union on October 31, Nevada Day Inc.

Our family moved here in the summer of I attended first grade, and also attended my first Nevada Day Parade that year. I have not left, found no reason to, and now going on my 12th year with Nevada Day Inc. The "young men of Reno" made Nevada Day into a legally recognized holiday at the Legislature in early then set forth to throw a big party to celebrate.

The first legal Nevada Day celebration was held on Oct. At the time, admission day celebrations were not uncommon. San Francisco had thrown a 70,attendee bash earlier that year, for example.

Farmers from the surrounding valleys, lumbermen from the forests and miners from the mountains were in town. Carriages and wagons lined the streets and the sidewalks were crowded with people, the ladies turning out in force. At the end of a long parade, two University of Nevada alumni and future politicians, F. Norcross and C. Van Duzer , gave speeches that, with a small change in language, could be given today. Nevada's population was dwindling only 27 years after becoming a state.

For the most part, people didn't care to stick around when the silver rush dried up in the s. Nevada was rushed into statehood to provide electoral votes for Abraham Lincoln and silver for the Civil War to begin with. Without that, what was left? In the first Nevada Day speech in , Norcross rallied attendees, linking American patriotism to Nevada:. We must play the part of Rip Van Winkle no longer. A commercial truck hauling a backhoe hit a number of power lines on South Curry near the intersection of Koontz Lane on Thursday morning, causing high voltage power lines to fall to the ground and forcing a portion of South Curry Street to be closed.

Nevada Street, Carson City. Sometimes living "happily, happily, happily ever after" is much harder than the fairy tale implies. On Wednesday, Battle Born Dispensary of Mound House held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening of its new cannabis dispensary.

Veterans from all branches of military service, as well as families of students, were encouraged to attend. The driver involved in a deadly multi-vehicle crash Tuesday in South Carson City was booked on multiple charges, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. On Sunday, the community of Dayton rallied to provide veterans and their guests a plated dinner, music, raffle, and swag in recognition of their service to our country.

Cage, a native Nevadan, has served in various capacities in public service for nearly 20 years. Donate a turkey and help local families have a Thanksgiving meal.

Eight vehicles were involved in the crash, four people were critically injured and three people were taken by Care Flight. The intersection is closed. Motorists should use an alternate route. As of around p. It is unknown at this time if there are more patients.

Little Washoe Lake water levels are now recovering after the Nevada Department of Wildlife worked with partners to repair a water diversion ditch that feeds the Washoe Lakes system, which includes Big and Little Washoe Lakes, as well as the Scripps Wildlife Management Area that lies between. As we enter into this holiday season, Visiting Angels of Carson City would like to share a story of giving in our community that warmed our hearts.

Something magical happened to us. An organization known as Ditch Stitcher Quilt and Sewing Group selected our company to receive their donated handmade quilts. This workforce development program is designed to help women farmers and entrepreneurs with food or beverage products, or product ideas, expand into new markets. Veterans and active duty military get two free tickets to the Saturday, Nov. A year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

A quick-moving storm brought gusty winds and rain showers overnight to the lower valleys and Carson City region with wet snow in the Sierra before switching over to mostly rain by the time the Tuesday morning commute began.

In this session attendees will learn what it takes to start a business and by the end of the free 2-hour session they will be in a better position to decide whether to proceed immediately, delay starting their business, or not start the business.

Historic Virginia City takes pride in its patriotic atmosphere. Stroll down the wooden board sidewalks and see the flags honoring those who gave their lives in service and those inactive duty lining the streets.

Critters leave their prints while the feathered ones do what they do along the banks of the Carson River. Christmas tree permits will be available in the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning Nov.

Forest officials were evaluating the availability of trees after the Caldor Fire but determined enough areas around the lake had trees. Some of the normal cutting areas may not be available but maps will be provided at the time of purchase. The Carson City Photo Club has announced two first-place winners of its October photo competition using the theme "wood.

Carson City has acknowledged that a public noticing error was made regarding the Planning Commission's public hearing of a proposed special use permit for a meat processing and packaging facility on Highway 50 East.

This means the commission's Sept. Life is Unfiltered in renotahoe. Some scroll through the day. Others seize it. Go do something crazy. And tag it RenoTahoe so we can see it. Explore Now. Travel Information.