Candy Dance
Genoa's famous and historic Candy Dance canceled for 2020
Submitted by paula on Thu, 07/09/2020 - 8:18am
GENOA, Nev. - For the past 100 years, the Town of Genoa has held a Candy Dance but the 101st event is being canceled due to COVID-19. In a 5-0 vote Wednesday, the Genoa Town Advisory Board decided to forego the event due to health and safety concerns for residents, vendors, staff and sponsors.
A Genoa Evening with Historic Characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 12:00pm
Event Date:
November 23, 2019 - 5:00pm Chautauqua characters Snowshoe Thompson, Lillian Virgin and Anna Harris return to Genoa on Saturday, November 23 at 5:00 pm, at the Genoa Town Hall.
This Chautauqua event features Genoa residents of the past. Chautauquans include Steve Hale as Snowshoe Thompson, the legendary “Mailman of the Sierra”, Kim Harris as Lillian Virgin, the originator of the Genoa Candy Dance and DebiLynn Smith as Anna Harris, early Genoa pioneer business owner.
Location
Genoa Town Hall
2287 Main Street, Genoa, NV 89411
United States
See map: Google Maps
Chautauqua Presentation "Sisters of the Sage" at Dangberg Historic Park
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 08/18/2019 - 1:09pm
Event Date:
August 28, 2019 - 6:30pm August closes with a Chautauqua presentation “Sisters of the Sage” which will highlight the lives of Annie H. Martin, Lillian V. Finnegan and Anna N. Harris at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, August 28, at 6:30 pm.
These three influential women from the early days of Nevada will meet to reminisce about their early lives, the suffrage movement and their accomplishments as women, in both Carson Valley and Carson City.
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Mi
United States
See map: Google Maps
Things to do in the South Lake Tahoe area this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 10:20pm
Fire Fest 2018 - Saturday, September 29, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the rear parking lot of the Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe. Admission is free and it's a great opportunity for families to have fun while learning about fire safety and conservation. There will be a Fire Chiefs dunk tank to raise funds for the Wildland Firefighters Foundation. More info: http://southtahoenow.com/story/09/15/2018/firefest-returns-south-lake-tahoe
Douglas County Commissioners fund Genoa Main Street Wi-Fi Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/18/2015 - 4:38pm
If you've been to the Town of Genoa you know how challenging it can be to access the internet and check your email due to spotty, at best, reception. This will be a thing of the past as the town just received $20,000 from the Douglas County Commissions on August 6 to fund their Main Street Wi-Fi Project.
History Hunt: Nine original street lights remain in Genoa
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/09/2015 - 10:29pm
While many may not know the name of Lillian Virgin Finnegan, they probably know the Genoa Candy Dance.
Lillian is the woman who started the Genoa Candy Dance in 1919 to raise money to purchase street lights for the town. The dance was held at the Raycraft Hotel, and Lillian and other Genoa women made candy to serve at the dance. In the years that followed, the annual dance continued as a way to raise money to pay the town's electric bill for the street lights. It was considered the "Big Event of the Season" by the people in the Carson Valley, Reno and surrounding communities.
Chautauqua of Lillian Virgin Finnegan, Creator of the Genoa Candy
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 06/19/2015 - 3:53pm
Event Date:
June 28, 2015 - 10:00am Chautauqua performer Kim Copél will portray Genoa Candy Dance creator Lillian Virgin Finnegan in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, June 28, at 10:00 ..
Location
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
See map: Google Maps
Motorists preparing for month long Kingsbury Grade Closure
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/27/2014 - 10:58pm
As soon as the holiday visitors head home after the Labor Day weekend, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) will close State Route 207 to through traffic starting Tuesday, September 2.
Kingsbury Grade will be closed at the top near Tramway Drive. The lake side of the Grade will be open but the valley side will not. NDOT will temporarily re-open SR207 for the Genoa Candy Dance September 27 and 28.
Kingsbury Grade Closing to Through Traffic in May, September and October
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/27/2014 - 12:27am
A year and a half road construction project will result in the closure of Kingsbury Grade for almost 75 days this year and more in 2015. Since this will have an impact on local businesses, residents and commuters, a forum was held on Wednesday in order to inform the community about the impact.
A full house was on hand in the TahoeChamber conference room to listen to representatives from Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT), Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and the road construction company.
Candy Dance draws the crowds
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/01/2012 - 9:19amDowntown 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...
Candy Dance to take place this weekend
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/28/2012 - 5:00amGenoa 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 - 5:00amGenoa 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 ...
