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Snowshoe Thompson Joins Others From the Past in a Historic Genoa Evening
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/30/2013 - 3:58pm
Event Date:
November 8, 2013 - 7:00pm
Step back in time 150 years to Genoa of yester-year on Friday night, November 8 as Snowshoe Thompson, Sgt. William Coray and Stagecoach Driver Charley Parkhurst visit the Genoa Town Hall. This will be one of the first big Nevada Sesquicentennial Events and it will benefit the "Friends of Snowshoe Thompson" and the "Town of Genoa".
The show will be from 7 to 9 pm. There will be open seating, no host cocktails and door prizes. Donations of $12 for adults and $5 for kids can be paid for at the door.
Edible Pedal 100 Bike Ride
Submitted by paula on Mon, 09/09/2013 - 7:10am
Event Date:
September 15, 2013 (All day)
The ride is open to 1,000 riders of all ages and abilities. It is expected to sell out. Register online.
Concert on the Green - The Old West Trio
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/01/2013 - 7:17pm
Event Date:
September 8, 2013 - 4:00pm Enjoy music on the green in Genoa on September 8 from 4 to 6 pm. Enjoy the Western Classics from Sons of the Pioneers and Gene Autry to music from contemporary artists Ian Tyson and Tom Russell.
Bring a blanket and picnic dinner and enjoy an evening of Free Music!
Location
Genoa Town Park
Nixon Street
United States
See map: Google Maps
Genoa Concerts on the Green
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 07/02/2013 - 7:26am
Event Date:
July 14, 2013 - 5:00pm Joey Carmon: “Guitar Man” Tribute Show to Jerry Reed
Jerry Reed was a singer who became a good ol’ boy actor in car chase movies like Smokey and the Bandit, and was one of the greatest entertainers in the world. Everything about Jerry was distinctive: his guitar playing, writing, voice and especially his sense of humor. Talkin’ about good food Jerry once said, “Son, your tongue would beat the roof of your mouth out tryin’ to get to the next bite…” Joey Carmon says, “It ain’t a want, it’s a need… I gotta pick like Jerry Reed”
Showtime is 5 – 7 PM
At the Genoa Town Park on Nixon Street
White House B&B Murder Mystery Dinner
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2013 - 4:51pm
Event Date:
March 23, 2013 - 7:00pm "White House B&B Murder Mystery Dinner" in Genoa, NV. Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 7 pm. Dine with such unforgettable characters as "Miss Magnolia" and "Hafa Hoffa". Tickets are $45 per person. Call 775-782-4951 for reservations. Seating is limited and by reservation only.
Genoa Vista Trail Dedication Ceremony set for Saturday
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/22/2013 - 5:11pmEvent Date:
January 26, 2013 - 10:00am
A dedication ceremony of the new Genoa Vista Trail will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26 at at the north end of the trail on Foothill Road across from Carson Street. The event is open to the public and participants are encouraged to walk or bike the 1.3 mile trail to 1862 David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort and Spa where refreshments will be served.
Douglas County authorities seek public help in solving Carson Valley burglaries
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 4:56pmDouglas County Sheriff's Office investigators are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects responsible for several burglaries that occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Jan. 15.
The unknown suspects committed burglaries at four separate locations in Douglas County; including a commercial burglary at the Genoa Bar, two burglaries at unoccupied homes in a residential neighborhood in Genoa, and several vehicle burglaries at two local auto repair shops in Gardnerville.
Women of the Wild West: Eilley Bowers and Julia Bulette
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/12/2013 - 4:02pm
The Wild West returns to Genoa Feb. 1-3. See the early days of Nevada through the eyes of Eilley Bowers – famous “Queen of the Comstock” and Julia Bulette – Virginia City’s most beloved “working girl”. With their dislike for one another, the comedy and the drama will unfold for you on the stage of Genoa’s Historic Town Hall.
Location
Genoa Town Hall
Main Street, Genoa, NV
United States
39° 0' 27.1116" N, 119° 50' 39.0084" W
See map: Google Maps
Douglas County prepares for next wave of storms; sandbags available at Zephyr Cove firehouse
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/01/2012 - 2:12pmUPDATE 11:10AM: The Douglas County Emergency Management has implemented a precautionary action plan for this weekend’s weather event. The Management team met this morning and discussed the event thus far. The major event has been a downed tree on Centerville Road, but has since been removed.
Christmas in the Sierra Concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/12/2012 - 4:10pm
Event Date:
December 8, 2012 - 5:00pm “Christmas in the Sierra Concert, featuring David John and the Comstock Cowboys, returns to the historic Genoa Town Hall. This musical stage performance is in the old west style that truly warms the heart with the magic of the season. There are two performances, 5 pm and 8 pm. Reserved seating only. Tickets are $20 for concert only. A No host bar will be in the Town Hall. Each ticket holder receives 10% off of dinner purchased at Genoa restaurants including Tombstone Tap & Grill, Genoa Station Bar and Grill, and Walley’s 1862 Restaurant located at the 1862 David Walley’s Resort.
Location
Genoa Town Hall
Main Street, Genoa, NV
United States
39° 0' 27.1116" N, 119° 50' 39.0084" W
See map: Google Maps
Receiver appointed to run Genoa Lakes courses
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:33pmA receiver has been appointed to operate the two Genoa Lakes golf courses, owner Mario Antoci told members on Wednesday. Greg Christovich of Christovich and Associates was appointed to oversee oper...
Complete election results from Douglas County
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 9:33amIncumbent County Commissioner Mike Olson was at a Genoa Town Board meeting as the votes were counted on Tuesday night. Not long after the board retired, Olson learned that he'd lost a close race...
Johnson, Penzel win Douglas County Commission seats
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 12:33amIncumbent County Commissioner Mike Olson was at a Genoa Town Board meeting as the votes were counted on Tuesday night. Not long after the board retired, Olson learned that he'd lost a close race to challenger Barry Penzel, 10,757 to 10,087. Meanwhile, incumbent commissioner Doug Johnson won a third and last term in the election by defeating Planning Commissioner Frank Godecke, 11,609 votes to 9,503.
Douglas County releases preliminary results
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 6:00amIncumbent County Commissioner Mike Olson was at a Genoa Town Board meeting as the votes were counted on Tuesday night. Not long after the board retired, Olson learned that he'd lost a close race to...
Genoa Station Bar and Grill fire contained to kitchen and attic; S.R. 206 closed for two hours
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 12:54pmArson has been ruled out but an investigation is ongoing after a fire Friday morning at the Genoa Station Grill and Bar adjacent to the Genoa Town Hall.
Douglas County Dispatch received a 911 call of a structure fire at the Genoa Station Grill and Bar, which is a newer business adjacent to the Genoa Town Hall. East Fork Fire and Paramedic District along with Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol responded to the scene, said DCSO Sgt. Pat Brooks.
Genoa Lakes course sales still on track, owner says
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/11/2012 - 12:05pmThe owner of the Genoa Lakes golf courses denied rumors that the closure of the resort course was any indication that a deal to sell the two golf courses has fallen through.Mario Antoci said Wednes...
Mazz Golf tenders offer for Genoa Lakes golf courses
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 10/07/2012 - 6:00amAfter running several of the top golf courses in the Truckee Meadows, longtime golf course executive Mike Mazzaferri is about to embark upon his first foray into course ownership.Mazzaferri, head o...
Candy Dance draws the crowds
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 10:19amDowntown Genoa was transformed into the center of the creative world Saturday as tens of thousands of people streamed through a crucible of 320 craft, art and culinary booths.They came empty-han...
Genoa Lakes sale in escrow, deal should be wrapped up in October
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 8:45amSale of the 564-acre Genoa Lakes Golf Resort to Mazz Golf Management Co. is currently in escrow with closing expected in mid-October, the principals of the deal announced in a news release.
Candy Dance to take place this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 6:00amGenoa will host its 92nd Annual Candy Dance festival this weekend.The festival will take place Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature art, crafts, food, homemade candy, a ...
Candy Dance to take place this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 6:00amGenoa will host its 92nd Annual Candy Dance festival this weekend.The festival will take place Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event will feature art, crafts, food, homemade candy, a ...
Genoa Lakes sale to close by mid-October
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 4:20pmThe sale of the 564-acre Genoa Lakes Golf Resort to Mazz Golf Management Co. is currently in escrow with closing expected in mid-October, the principals of the deal announced Wednesday.Mario and...
Genoa Lakes sale to close by mid-October
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/26/2012 - 4:20pmThe sale of the 564-acre Genoa Lakes Golf Resort to Mazz Golf Management Co. is currently in escrow with closing expected in mid-October, the principals of the deal announced Wednesday.Mario and...
Genoa Lakes Resort Course to sell or close by Oct. 1
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 08/20/2012 - 12:25pmThe Genoa Lakes Golf Resort will close on Oct. 1 unless owner Mario Antoci finds a buyer before then.Director of Catering Marie Stokes announced at the Carson Valley Chamber of Commerce luncheon on...
Authorities discover marijuana grow operation in Douglas County foothills near Jacks Valley
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 08/15/2012 - 2:47pmA large marijuana grow area was discovered near Jacks Valley in the Toiyabe National Forest along the eastern foothills, Douglas County authorities said Wednesday.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is looking for three suspects associated with the grow and have warned that the men are hiding in the forest and may emerge at any number of locations in Douglas County, including Glenbrook on the Lake Tahoe side.
The Donner Party, ghosts and more local history in Genoa
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/11/2012 - 2:00amOBITUARY: Bennie Louis Ratto
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 6:00amJan. 25, 1916 - June 7, 2012Born in Genoa, Italy, he came to the United States at the age of 4 living in Alameda, CA. He met and married his life partner, Marcella, on July 26, 1942. They were m...
Barton Foundation’s 18th annual Golf Tournament
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 06/04/2012 - 1:31amTee up for health at Barton Foundation’s 18th annual Golf Tournament and fundraiser, Friday, June 29 at Genoa Lakes, The Lakes Course in Genoa, Nev. for a fun “scramble” golf tournament. Various competitions including hole-in-one, closest to the pin and longest drive will be held throughout the course giving golfers the opportunity to win great prizes.
Supper Stroll Storyteller Night hits home, raises money for South Lake Tahoe library
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 05/08/2012 - 10:45amLeadership Lake Tahoe produced a new kind of fundraiser on Ski Run Boulevard April 28 called the Unforgettable Supper Stroll and Storytellers’ Night. Event organizers Kalia Knutson, Jeff Sterns and Jeff Cowen aimed to combine three goals into an innovative event: raise funds for the Friends of the Library, promote local businesses during the shoulder season and highlight South Tahoe’s local history to promote pride in the community.
Genoa trail system grand opening May 12
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 10:02amThe Carson Valley Trails Association will host the grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday.The free event is open to the public and will take place at the Eagle ...
Genoa trail system grand opening May 12
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/07/2012 - 10:02amThe Carson Valley Trails Association will host the grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday.The free event is open to the public and will take place at the Eagle ...
Genoa Trail System Grand Opening
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 05/05/2012 - 4:17pm
The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) is making plans for the grand opening of the 16-mile Genoa Trail System, 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 12. This free event is open to the public and will take place at the Eagle Ridge Trailhead, located next to the green water tank, approximately 1.8 miles north of Genoa off of Jacks Valley Road on Eagle Ridge Road.
Pine Nuts: Genoa boasts western festival like no other
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 6:00amGenoa gave rise to Nevada, and Nevada gave rise to Mark Twain, so as a natural thing I gravitate toward Genoa in the springtime for the Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, and this year's fandango topp...
Pine Nuts: Genoa boasts western festival like no other
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/03/2012 - 6:00amGenoa gave rise to Nevada, and Nevada gave rise to Mark Twain, so as a natural thing I gravitate toward Genoa in the springtime for the Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival, and this year's fandango topp...
Workers needed to ensure Genoa Trail will open in mid-May
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/17/2012 - 4:45pmGenoa — a town steeped in history, with modern amenities
Submitted by admin on Sun, 04/15/2012 - 1:59amVolunteers needed to help with trail work
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/03/2012 - 6:33pmThe Carson Valley Trails Association is looking for volunteers to help with trail work days on the Fay-Luther and Genoa Trail systems.Anyone interested in helping is welcome to participate. No p...
Paranormal appearances expected in Genoa
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/03/2012 - 6:00amGenoa Historic Ghost Tours & Thin Veil Investigators' present its first paranormal conference March 9-11.Genoa Paracon 2012 begins Friday, March 9 with sign-ins at the Genoa Town Hall followed by a...
An Evening of Chautauqua with Mark Twain, Snowshoe Thompson and Warren Upson
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/15/2012 - 1:28pm
Come to Genoa for an "Evening of Chautauqua: with Mark Twain, Snowshoe Thompson and Pony Express Rider - Warren Upson" Friday, March 2nd 6-8pm at the Genoa Town Hall. $10 at the door, first come-first seated. What fun to see our historical heroes come to life in 1860s Genoa. Great venue for the whole family. Event features McAvoy Layne as Mark Twain, Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson and Kim Copel as Warren Upson. Proceeds to benefit Friends of Snowshoe Thompson and Town of Genoa Concert on the Greens. For more information call (775) 315-7777 or (775) 220-0605.
Douglas County increasing the number of miles
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 10:48pmThe Sierra Canyon Trail will climb the range with 3500 feet of elevation gain in less than 10 miles of tight switchbacks to connect Genoa with the Tahoe Rim Trail ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../douglas-...
Genoa in process of reinventing itself
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/04/2011 - 6:00pmGenoa in process of reinventing itself. Posted by admin in Lifestyle on November 2nd, 2011 | no responses. By Rob Sabo, Northern Nevada Business Weekly ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../genoa-in-process-of...
Genoa hopes improvements will boost its tourism sector
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/31/2011 - 9:12amRENO, Nev. - Nevada's oldest settlement is set to get a facelift next summer.Douglas County community leaders are working through a plan to make Genoa's downtown more pedestrian friendly with impro...
