Tonopah, Nevada

Tonopah Rotary Texas Hold'em Tournament

2012-01-27T13:57:00.000-08:00

Saturday February 4, 2012 at 6:00pm
In the lobby of the Historic Mizpah Hotel
<-- Click for more information

NDOT is developing a Statewide Bicycle Plan

2012-01-23T10:46:00.000-08:00

NDOT is developing a Statewide Bicycle Plan

The plan will focus on policies, programs, legislation andinfrastructure that increase safe bicycling in
rural communities in Nevada.

Come hear a brief overview of thescope of the project and provide your input on what is needed to improvebicycling in Nevada. We would like tohear from you.

WHEN: 3:30 p.m., Thursday, January 26th

WHERE:               Tonopah Convention Center
                                    301 Brougher Ave,
                                    Tonopah, NV 89049

CONTACT: Mike - Mike.Colety@Kimley-Horn.com
Bill- WStory@dot.state.nv.us

Please fill out our online survey:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NevadaStatewideBicyclePlan

New Town Site Launched

2012-01-05T16:02:00.000-08:00

New year, new look for the Town of Tonopah!

Merry Christmas

2011-12-23T20:30:00.001-08:00

The Tonopah Salvation Army Donations

2011-12-06T11:29:00.000-08:00

The Tonopah Salvation Army is appealing to the community to donate turkeys or hams to help those less fortunate during the holiday season.

You can take a turkey or ham to the Meat Department at Scolaris and tell them they are for the Salvation Army Christmas Dinner Box.

Community Lighting of the Lights

2011-11-23T11:53:00.000-08:00

The season is upon us and what better time for our community & families to come together to welcome the Christmas Holidays.

On December 3rd we will joyfully have our second annual Christmas tree Lighting Program.

The lighting of the lights will be a Community - Family affair! We will all come together at the Best Western Gazebo parking lot on December 3rd at 6:30pm There will be singing, music and more singing!

Children's bike parade; (with a Christmas theme of course!), Dancing performed by the "Attitude Dance Studio" dancers, Hot Chocolate, Cookies, Santa, and the lighting of the tree.

Everyone is invited so come one come all! A gathering of the best community ever!

Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-23T11:37:00.000-08:00

A Community Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the Tonopah Convention Center, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., no admission charge, everyone is welcome!

"Goldfield Days Celebration & Land Auction!"

2011-07-15T10:27:00.000-07:00

August 19,20 and 21, 2011

Esmeralda County Celebrating its 150 Year Anniversary 1861-2011

Parades, Land Auctions, Bus Tours Of Historic Goldfield, Live Music & Street Dancing, Pet Parade, Antiques, Crafts, Food, Beer Garden, Old West Gunfights, Miner's Liar Contest, Horseshoes, Old Fashioned Children's Games, Western BBQ And MUCH, MUCH More

Drawings Include Fabulous Getaways and Prizes! For More Information Contact

The Goldfield Chamber of Commerce
(775) 485-3560
P.O. Box 204
Goldfield, Nevada 89013

"Revitalizing the Mizpah Hotel"

2011-07-10T11:49:00.000-07:00

For those of you who do not know, the Mizpah Hotel is being restored and the planned re-opening is at the end of August, 2011

You can keep up with the progress by visiting their blog at http://mizpahhotel.wordpress.com/about/

Kids' Fishing Derby ~ Sunday, June 19th!

2011-06-14T18:00:00.000-07:00

NV Energy Planned Power Outage June 17th

2011-06-14T12:06:00.000-07:00

NV Energy will be holding a planned power outage on June 17,2011 to replace failed equipment in the west Tonopah substation. The outage will be from 1 a.m. to 3 a.m.

~41st Annual Jim Butler Days~ May 24th thru May 30th

2011-05-14T15:50:00.000-07:00

Click on the image above for schedule of events.

~A Sample Of This Years Events~

JIM BUTLER DAYS RAFFLE
100oz Silver Bar -
Donated by theTonopah Chamber Of Commerce
Plus many more prizes donated by local merchants and mines.

MIZPAH HOTEL WINE TASTING

Mizpah Hotel Lobby
11 :00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

ANNUAL NEVADA STATE MINING
CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Following Parade at the Tonopah Mining Park)

The United States Band of the Golden West - Concert Wednesday, April 20th

2011-04-18T13:13:00.000-07:00

The United States Air Force "Band of the Golden West Concert Band" will perform a free community concert on Wednesday, April 20th at 7:00 pm in the Tonopah High School Gymnasium. No tickets are required for this event.

The only active duty Air Force band west of the Rockies, it is composed of 47 airmen/musicians under the command and direction of Maj. Keith H. Bland. First Lt. Haley Armstrong is deputy commander and associate conductor of the ensemble.

The Band of the Golden West is stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area.
It performs in communities in Nevada, California, Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The band supports 10 Air Force bases, five Air Force reserve wings and five recruiting squadrons.

It has performed at ceremonial events and with guest artists such as Bob Hope, Eddie Albert, Wilford Brimley, Toni Tennille and Arturo Sandoval. In the Bay Area it also has performed at Raiders and 49ers football games and Giants and Athletics baseball games.

For the last 10 years, it has led off the Tournament of Roses parade.

Click here for more information about the band.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet April 16th

2011-04-06T10:43:00.000-07:00

This year's banquet is on Saturday, April 16th, 2011 at the Tonopah Convention Center.

The Committee has been working very hard to make this year’s event a huge success. The social hour begins at 5:00pm with dinner at 6:30pm, live auction, silent auction, raffles, and games throughout the evening. A nohost bar will be available.

We will have an outstanding number and selection of auction and raffle items on display. 2011 Banquet Rifle Raffle: Browning B78 Sporter, .300 H& H. FMV $1500.00 - Tickets $20 - Need not be present to win. Ticket limit 200 For more information Download PDF Invitation

Buy your tickets online --> https://events.rmef.org/shop.aspx All purchased tickets will be picked up at the door on the night of the banquet.

An enticing new restaurant is ready to open its doors in Tonopah

2011-04-03T13:00:00.000-07:00

Sidewinders, owned by long-time locals David and Barbara Kaminski, will open this Friday at 11am. After months of renovation, the new restaurant offers two large dining rooms and a private room for parties and meetings The décor tips its hat to old Tonopah and its rich mining history. In addition, the Kaminski’s’ offer a salute to our local soldiers with a Wall of Honor, and encourage the community to add to the wall with 5x7 pictures of their soldiers. They ask that you bring in a sepia or black and white photo, and they will provide the frame.

The menu offers a variety of specialties such as a daily homemade soups served in a bread bowl, fresh cut French fries, and hand-dipped onion rings. There is a large choice of mouth-watering items on the lunch menu, such as fresh fish tacos with pineapple salsa or a made to order baby spinach salad with warm bacon dressing. All hamburgers, steaks, and beef are 100% Certified Angus, the taste of which is sure to please anyone who enjoys quality beef.

Dinner provides choices such as thick Ribeye Steaks, Spicy Spaghetti, or a pan-fried Chicken Fried Steak. These will be served with fresh-made biscuits and homemade dressing for your salad. A wide selection of pizzas will also be offered, such as the garlicky Chicken Alfredo Pizza, original recipe Taco Pizza, or the savory Margherita Pizza.

They definitely didn’t forget dessert. A rich Crème Brule, with a hint of citrus, or a large serving of Dave’s famous Death by Chocolate is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. You could also chose a fresh Apple tart with real vanilla bean ice cream and warm caramel sauce.

“We are using recipes taught to me by my grandmother, mother, dad, aunt, and many other family members and friends. Sidewinders is about good, homemade cooking, starting with fresh, quality ingredients.” Says Barbara, who will be doing the majority of the cooking in the restaurant.

Sidewinders will be open everyday but Tuesday from 11am to 10pm., with hours extending until Midnight on Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are 10am to 10pm, with a Sunday Brunch Buffet from 10am-2pm. The restaurant offers dine-in, delivery, and take out. They are conveniently located at 222 Main street (next to the Post Office) the phone number is 482-8888. David sums up their restaurant with one enthusiastic phrase. “Mama’s in the house!”

41st Annual Elks Crab Crack, Saturday February 26th

2011-02-15T08:48:00.000-08:00

Girl Scout Cookies

2011-02-15T08:32:00.000-08:00

Girl Scout Troop 348 is having a cookie sale!

They will be at Scolaris Market, in Tonopah Friday February 18th - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday February 19th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
Friday February 25th - 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday February 26th - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Otteson’s Blue Dream Mining & Coffee Bar

2011-01-27T13:17:00.000-08:00

Otteson's new Coffee Bar serves sandwiches, soups,
espresso & other coffee beverages.
101 North Main Street
P. O. Box 564
Tonopah, NV 89049
775-482-9889
www.tonopahturquoise.com
Open Monday - Saturday 8AM to 5Pm

~Happy Holidays~

2010-12-22T09:07:00.000-08:00

May the Christmas season fill your home with joy

your heart with love and your life with laughter.

Nevada Magazine’s 2011 Historical Calendar Now Available

2010-11-08T09:54:00.000-08:00

The 2011 Nevada Historical Calendar, produced by Nevada Magazine, is now available for purchase. For more than 30 years, Nevada residents and enthusiasts have enjoyed the award-winning calendar full of photographs from years gone by. It also makes for a great holiday gift.
Click link below for ordering information http://www.nevadamagazine.com/2011-nevada-historical-calendar/

Rotary Club of Tonopah Presents The Chautauqua - "An Evening With Will James" By Glenn Terry AKA Cowboy Poet

2010-10-02T15:02:00.000-07:00

"An Evening With Will James"

By Glenn Terry Aka Cowboy Poet
Date: Saturday, October 23, 2010
Time: Cocktails At: 6:00 Pm
Steak Dinner With All The Trimmings At: 7:00 Pm
Place: The Belmont Banquet Room, Tonopah Ramada Inn
Cost: $20.00 Per Person In Advance, $25.00 At The Door
For Information Call Bob 775482-7721

Click on the image for pdf flyer

“End of Summer” Poker Run, to benefit Tonopah Memorial Scholarship

2010-09-02T12:22:00.000-07:00

“End of Summer” Poker Run, to benefit Tonopah Memorial Scholarship, starting at Manhattan Bar, Manhattan, 10 a.m.

Raffle Tickets just $5.00 each.

1st $500.00 gift certificate for Scheels
2nd: $250.00 gift certificate for Cabelas
3rd $100.00 gift certificate for Scheels

Visit the Manhattan Bar & Motel Website For More Information

It’s 50 years!! Come to the Tonopah High School class of 1960 reunion!

2010-08-04T10:49:00.000-07:00

When: Saturday August 21, 2010
Where: Jim Butler Park
Tonopah, Nevada
Time: Meet at noon, under the trees.

Arrangements are being made for dinner to be held at the Tonopah Station, downstairs. Dinner options will be steak or chicken and reasonable priced. More information about menu/price will be provided later.

The invitation has been extended to classes 5 years before and after to attend.

Please get out your pictures and stories from the time we were in high school and bring with you, to share. A board will be put up for the pictures.

Click here for more information

Introduction to Blacksmithing Classes at the TONOPAH HISTORIC MINING PARK

2010-07-05T08:25:00.000-07:00

With the new Blacksmithing facility at the TONOPAH HISTORIC MINING PARK there is an opportunity for possible blacksmithing classes. Most western states are offering blacksmithing classes at various levels. Classes run for two to four days, are very popular and a good way to share some important history.

The first blacksmithing classes will be held at Tonopah on Saturday, August 14 and Sunday August 15, 2010 Click Here For More Information-

HORSESHOE PITCHING TOURNAMENT!

2010-06-18T10:52:00.000-07:00

Saturday June 26th 10 a.m.

Joe Friel Sports Complex Tonopah, NV

Non sanctioned jackpot tournament

$10 entry fee per person

100% payback plus added purse!

Doubles or singles tourney, or both depending on number of entrants.

Come and pitch on the newly improved courts and enjoy the fun!

For more information call: Frank (Bud)Blazek @ 775-482-7752

40th Annual Jim Butler Days - A Few Photos

2010-06-11T14:05:00.000-07:00

View photos here -

http://www.tonopahnevada.com/40thGallery.html

Please Support The Talent Show

2010-05-25T17:28:00.000-07:00

Would you please help the Community Youth Advisory Calendar drum up some support for this Thursday's Jim Butler Days Talent Show? CYAC sponsors the event each year, but this year the number of participants is waaaaaay low and CYAC almost canceled the event.

Tonopah and the surrounding communities have so much talent--people just need to be encouraged. Anyone of any age can participate with any type of talent! Jokes, stupid human tricks, singing, dancing--all talent is welcome for this family event.

For more information, contact Deb Cobb. There is no cost to participate and any talented person can show up prior to the show's start and register. The talent show starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday.

40th Annual Jim Butler Days - Schedule Of Events

2010-05-07T09:50:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, May 26th

Junior Queen Pageant

King / Queen Coronation: Tonopah Convention Center: 6:00 pm (Dinner Following)

Thursday, May 27th
Talent Show: Tonopah Convention Center: 7:00 pm

Friday, May 28th
Vendor Sales Pocket Park, Main Street: All Day
Street Dance, Live Music By: Nevada Hazzard – At The Pocket Park, Main Street: 7:00 Pm To Midnight
Bartender & Waitress Race Pocket Park, Main Street 8:00pm

Saturday, May 29th
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast: Elks Lodge 7:00am To 10:00am
Jim Butler Day Parade Lineup: VFW Post 9:00am
Jim Butler Day Parade 10:00am

Following Parade:
Dedication 1905 Mining Mural: Parking Lot Next To Otteson's Turquoise

Following Dedication:
40th Annual Nevada State Mining Championship: Held At The Tonopah Mining Park

Gold Panning: Tonopah Mining Park 10:00am To 3:00pm
Craft Fair- Rock & Bottle Show: Tonopah Convention Center: 10:00am To 4:00pm
Art Show: Held At The Tonopah Convention Center 10:00am To 4:00pm
World War 2 video of glide bomb test at the Tonopah Army Air Corp Base in Tonopah, Nevada Shown At The Central Nevada Museum 11:30am
Cancer Walk: Gazebo On Main Street 1:00pm
Chili Cook-Off: Pocket Park 2:00pm To 5:00pm
Vendor Sales: Pocket Park All Day
CNRA Stock Car Race - Tonopah Speedway 7:00pm
Last Chance Dance, Parade Winners Announced: Tonopah Convention Center 8:00pm To 1:00am

Sunday May 30th
Boy Scout Pancake Breakfast Elks Lodge 8:00am – 11:00am
40th Annual Amateur Mining Events Tonopah Mining Park: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Vendor Sales Pocket Park: All Day
Arm Wrestling Tournament Sign-Up: 1:00 Pm Tonopah Convention Center, Event Starts At 2:00pm
Jim Butler Day Raffle Winners Announced After Wrestling Match

Monday, May 31st
Memorial Day Ceremony Veterans Of Foreign Wars: Tonopah Cemetery 10:00am
Goldfield Cemetery 12:00 Noon
VFW Raffle Drawing At VFW Post 1103 2:00pm

Click here To Download A Printable Schedule Of Events

Slain Nye County officer remembered as soldier and family man

2010-05-03T06:49:00.000-07:00

The 27-year-old deputy was shot and killed Monday in the parking lot of a Pahrump casino, his second day back at work after a yearlong deployment with the Nevada National Guard.

The staff sergeant with Nevada's 221st Cavalry Wildhorse Squadron survived nine months of combat in Afghanistan only to be killed 27 days after his safe return by a 30-year-old Pahrump man brandishing a rifle.

Continue reading here........http://www.lvrj.com/news/slain-nye-county-officer-remembered-as-soldier-and-family-man-92613919.html

Deadlines For Jim Butler Days Events

2010-04-21T13:39:00.000-07:00

Questions and requests for applications can be directed to Jim Butler Days Chairman Donna Otteson at 482-9889 or jbdays@hotmail.com.

- -Junior Queen Pageant: Deadline for applications is May 14. To get an application, contact Sharie Jackowiak

--Talent show: Sign-up sheets are located in the middle and high school offices. Children and adults of all ages are invited to participate.

--Vendor sales: Tonopah sellers' permits are required for all Jim Butler Days vendors. The business license fee is $15 and an application can be requested from townoftonopah@frontiernet.net. In addition to a permit, applications for vendors are due no later than May 1.

--Bartender and waitress race: Applications are due prior to the event as participants are arranged into brackets. For an application, contact Mary Tisue
--Parade: Participants are encouraged to complete an application prior to the parade. There is no fee to enter the parade. All individuals, bands, equestrians, businesses, high school classes, antique auto owners, community organizations, clubs and political candidates are invited to participate. Local merchants have donated $500 cash prizes for best floats or entries. For more information, contact Parade Chairman Cindy Kaminski
-- Rock & bottle show: Gem, mineral, jewelry, fossil and bottle vendors are invited to sell their goods. Applications are due no later than May 1. A Tonopah sellers permit is required.

-- Craft fair: Advanced applications are encouraged as tables are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Tables cost $20. Applications are available at the Tonopah Times-Bonanza office. Questions can be directed to Bobby Jean Roberts at 482-3365.

--Art show: Anyone 14-19 or 19 and over can participated in the High Desert Art Exhibit. Three divisions are available: fine arts, photography and creative art. Applications are due by May 24. Each entry costs $5.

Celebrate Jim Butler Days and the Nevada State Mining Championships

2010-04-15T08:19:00.000-07:00

May 29: Celebrate Jim Butler Days and the Nevada State Mining Championships in Tonopah. Admission to the Tonopah Historic Mining Park will be free for the Nevada State Mining Championships.

Detailed information Will Be Posted Soon!

Book Signing at the Central Nevada Museum

2010-02-01T11:02:00.000-08:00

Book Signing at the Central Nevada Museum

February 13, 2010 at 1:00 PM
"Ghost Towns and Mining Camps of Southern Nevada"
By Shawn Hall
Arcadia Publishing

40th Annual Elks Crab Crack Saturday, Feb 27, 2010

2010-01-23T08:35:00.000-08:00

~Merry Christmas~

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Texas Hold’em Tournament - Friday Oct 23

2009-10-23T10:14:00.000-07:00

Texas Hold’em Tournament
at theTonopah Elks Lodge
$25 buy-in, registration 6:30 p.m., deal at 7:30 p.m.

4-R-Kids - Spooktacular Event!

2009-10-20T13:05:00.000-07:00

When: October 24th 6:00p.m.-9:30p.m.

Where: Tonopah Historic Mining Park - Mizpah Hoist House

The Theme is 'Hauntings of Nevada'. Haunted Tours will beging at 6:00p.m. for the younger crowd (Boo Tours - not quite so scary) and then the scarier tours (Scary Tours - for the hardier souls) will begin at 7:30p.m.. There will be refreshments and a 'scary' movie to watch while waiting to go on tour.

Tonopah's Historic Mizpah Hotel To Go On Auction Block

2009-09-09T11:34:00.000-07:00

The Mizpah Hotel, the most famous building in Tonopah, is set to be auctioned Wednesday, Sept. 16 - 5:00p.m.

Click Here For Details & Further Information

Tonopah Farmers Market - Special Events

2009-09-09T11:12:00.000-07:00

Monday, Sept. 21st 4-6pm Chili Cook Off at Pocket Park

To Benefit: 4 R Kids
- Chili will be for sale in addition to:Veggies, Fruits, Desserts, Games, Cornbread, Baked potatoes, Local honey, Locally roasted coffee beans and more!
To enter as a Chili contestant for PRIZES: contact: tonopahfarmersmarket@yahoo.com by Sept. 18th

Monday, Oct. 5th 4-6:30pm Harvest Fest at Pocket Park
- Pumpkin Pie Contest - For Prizes
- Pumpkin Decorating Contest - For Prizes
- Lots of Seasonal Fun and many other Vendors onsite - including Campies Lavender
Patch from StageCoach (lavender plants and products)

2009 Goldfield Days Celebration & Land Auction August 14,15,16th

2009-08-08T09:47:00.000-07:00

2009 Goldfield Days Celebration & Land Auction August 14,15,16th
Food Crafts and fun, Vendors includes a BBQ Chuck wagon and Coffee Roasting Company, Thai food, crafts and Antiques. Old Time Fiddlers and additional music through that day. Drawing with lots of great prizes and getaways, and a special drawing for a handmade quilt. The fun starts Friday nite with a casino night.

Saturday begins with a pancake breakfast at the old Firehouse , Parade starts at 9 Am followed by annual Land Auction and Chili cook-off.Historical Bus Tours start at 12:30 and 2 PM. Street Dance on Saturday Night on Columbia St. with live Band. Pet parade on Sunday.

Tonopah Farmers Market

2009-06-29T12:36:00.000-07:00

This lively market features farm fresh local produce, baked goods and fine hand crafted products.

Held at the Pocket Park, Main Street, Tonopah.

Mondays, 4:oop.m. until Dusk
July 6 - October 5, 2009

Annual Kids' Fishing Derby - Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Tonopah - Sunday June 21, 2009

2009-06-16T08:26:00.000-07:00

Jim Butler Days 50/50 Raffle

2009-05-13T07:22:00.001-07:00

Tickets are now on sale for the Jim Butler Days 50/50 Raffle. There are a maximum of 2,000 tickets to be sold for $5 each, with 50 percent of the total ticket sales going into the jackpot.

Potentially, if all the tickets are sold, the first name drawn on the night of May 23 would receive $4,500, and the second name drawn would receive $500. If all the tickets are not sold, the total sales would still be divided in half, with the first winner receiving 90 percent, and the second winner receiving 10 percent of the jackpot.

Tickets are on sale at the following locations: Tonopah Times-Bonanza, Whitney’s Book Shelf, Otteson’s Turquoise, A-Bar-L Western Store, Bumpers Towing, Scolari’s Food and Drug, Giggle Springs, Chamber of Commerce, and Les’ Gifts, as well as at the OES Craft Fair and Bazaar. Tickets are also available through Lisa Westerlund of M&K Enterprise.

The two lucky winners will be drawn at 9 p.m. at the Karaoke Contest and Dance on Saturday, May 23, at the Tonopah Convention Center. Winners need not be present at the drawing to claim their prize.

LA Times - Nevada town rallies to save prison camp

2009-05-05T09:23:00.000-07:00

Tonopah got a great write-up in the LA Times about the prison camp closure and the town’s efforts. You can read it at the link below.

Nevada town rallies to save prison camp

Tonopah Conversation Camp Stays!

2009-04-28T13:57:00.000-07:00

The Nevada State Legislature on Tuesday morning answered once and for all the question of funding for the Tonopah Conversation Camp (TCC) for the next two years when the joint sub-committee closed the budget for the Department of Corrections with full funding restored to TCC. No further changes to the budget can be made.

The fight to keep the camp open, which services a large area of Central Nevada and includes Tonopah as well as many other rural communities, began last July when residents were first informed of the slated closure of the camp.

Jim Butler Days and the Nevada State Mining Championships

2009-04-13T06:11:00.000-07:00

The Nevada State Championship Mining Competition begins at the Mining Park right after the Jim Butler Day Parade on Saturday morning, May 23, 2009. This will be a one day event featuring both professional and amateur competitions. This is a jackpot contest. Winners will receive cash awards. All are invited and everyone is encouraged to enter as a single or a team member. There are contests for adults and children alike.

The winners of these Nevada preliminary contests will vie for the World Championship titles to be held in Carson City after the October 31st Nevada Day Parade. These contests reflects the early day mining technique of drilling holes for dynamite charges in the mining process as well as clearing the overburden by shoveling the muck out to be loaded on ore cars and removed from the site.

The mining competitions are exciting and fast moving. Competitions are held at the Tonopah Historic Mining Park on the hillside in back of the Mizpah Hotel. The mining park is open free of charge during Jim Butler Weekend. Bring the whole family. Make a weekend excursion into the past.

TDC Spring Celebration! Saturday April 4th, 2009

2009-03-18T14:23:00.000-07:00

Click on image to view larger version

Tonopah Development Corporation’s Spring Celebration

The Muckers Ball

Saturday April 4th, 2009 @ 6:00p.m.

At the Tonopah Convention Center

*Cash Bar & Dinner

*Silent Auction

*Costume Contest

*Gold Panning

*Music from the Old Time Fiddlers & The Peavine Pickers

*Ticket Price - $30.00*

Movie Night! "Journey to the Center of the Earth" - February 28, 2009

2009-02-16T11:49:00.000-08:00

Movie Night - "Journey to the Center of the Earth" starring Brendan Fraser - 7:00pm at the Tonopah Convention Center free admission
Sponsored by Nye Community Coalition and American Cinema Society

39th Annual Elks Crab Crack - Saturday, February 21st

2009-02-04T06:13:00.000-08:00

Visit the Tonopah Elks website for contact information - http://tonopahelks1062.org/

Happy New Year

2009-01-01T06:35:00.001-08:00

In this new year may all your dreams turn into reality and all your efforts into great achievements. Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-17T11:57:00.001-08:00

Check our Community Calendar for celebrations & events during the holidays.

The Tonopah Chamber of Commerce Invites You To The Second Annual Christmas Stroll Raffle

2008-11-30T10:58:00.000-08:00

Please join us in celebrating the coming holiday season and in patronizing our local merchants.

Join In The Spirit

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Show off your House, Yard or Business...Click the image above for more information.

Tonopah Muckers Football Team Headed To State Championship!

2008-11-18T11:37:00.000-08:00

The Tonopah Muckers will be playing Pahranagat Valley High School on Saturday November 22, 2008 at the Arbor View High School in Las Vegas for the State Championship.

Click here for directions to the Arbor View High School

The Longest Auto Race Centennial

2008-10-13T05:06:00.000-07:00

Nov. 2 Join us at the Tonopah Convention Center at 7 p.m. when Jeff Mahl gives a live, first person presentation “Bandits, Guns and Automobiles.” Jeff Mahl takes you back to the turn of the last century for this incredible adventure, just as he heard the saga from his great-grandfather George Schuster, Sr., driver and winner of the Great Auto Race of 1908. Come learn why Tonopah played such an important role in George Schuster’s winning of the race in the 1907 Thomas Flyer.

Admission is free and donations benefit the Tonopah Chamber of Commerce.

For more information about Jeff’s presentation and the Great Auto Race of 1908, please visit the website at www.thegreatautorace.com.

Nov. 3 Join us to watch the arrival of the vintage cars participating in the Longest Auto Race Centennial as they re-create the original New York – San Francisco route from the Great Auto Race of 1908. This will be the only re-enactment of the race route in the centennial year.

For more information about the Longest Auto Race Centennial, please visit the website at www.longestautoracecent.com.

Tonopah’s Famed Bartlett House Undergoes Historic Renovation

2008-09-28T12:13:00.000-07:00

TONOPAH, Nev. (Sept. 18, 2008) – The former home of Nevada’s famed divorce-granting judge, George A. Bartlett, becomes a construction site Oct. 9, 2008 as work begins on an 18-month project to restore it to its original glory. Gutted for architectural salvage by past owners, the renovation of the Bartlett House, located on Brougher Ave. between McQuillan and Stewart Street in Tonopah, Nev., will restore the craftsman-style mansion to as closely as possible resemble the original condition. Once complete, plans include opening the house for use as a bed and breakfast and using common areas for community gatherings and events.

The Bartlett House, inducted to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, was the home of Judge Bartlett before he was elected a U.S. Congressman for the state of Nevada in 1907. After returning from Washington D.C., Bartlett became a District Attorney and District Court Judge in Washoe County, Nev., where he presided over more than 20,000 divorce cases during Reno’s boom in the 1920s and 30s. The home has changed ownership several times and is now in the hands of Tonopah resident Michael Burnaroos who purchased the property and is spearheading the renovation.

“This project has the support of the entire community behind it and local enthusiasm continues to grow,” said Denise Nelson, chairman of the Tonopah Chamber of Commerce. “Tonopah is called the ‘Queen of the Silver Camps,’ and the restoration of the Bartlett House puts another jewel in our crown. We are thrilled to kick off the project and once complete we anticipate that it will draw visitors to Tonopah and help renew the community’s enthusiasm for growth.”

Burnaroos, a retired construction worker, learned his trade from Norwegian craftsmen and will complete much of the work himself while staying on property. Using existing photographs, Burnaroos’ goal is to rebuild the house and maintain its historical integrity. The home’s massive stone-work, wood beams and shingle siding are well-documented in exterior images of the structure and will remain. However re-creation of the interior structure proves his challenge. Few images are currently available of the home’s interior, except those of its unique twin staircase, and Burnaroos is searching for anyone that may have old photos from the house’s heyday in the early 1900s.

For more information on Tonopah, Nev., visit the Tonopah Chamber of Commerce at http://www.tonopahchamberofcommerce.com/ or call 775-482-3859.

Oct. 8
8 – 10 p.m. Stargazing reception at Tonopah Historic Mining Park
The darkest skies in the United States look down on Tonopah making it the best stargazing location in the country, according to USA Today.

Oct. 9
9 – 10:45 a.m. Tonopah Historic Mining Park Tour
Tonopah’s Historic Mining Park collects, restores and displays mining artifacts on-site and in the park’s original buildings. Located atop the original mining claim that started the town’s silver rush, the mining park offers self-guided walking tours and the chance to go underground and explore the over 100 acres of claims that put Tonopah on the map as “Queen of the Silver Camps.”

11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Bartlett House Construction Tour and Event
Take a “hard hat” tour of The Bartlett House, led by owner Michael Burnaroos, and see firsthand the current state of the house and planned renovations.

1 – 4 p.m. Otteson’s Mine Tour, World Famous Turquoise Mine
A staple of the town since 1961, mine tours offer the chance to dig in mine tailings for turquoise, which the owners will then set into sterling silver and gold jewelry for the fortunate collector.

August 25th Farmers Market

2008-08-21T09:32:00.000-07:00

Come on out this coming Monday and enjoy not only some of our faithful vendors who have previously been with us, but a new vendor friend, as well.

Welcome to Tera Boscovich, licensed massage therapist, who will be doing 20 minute massages for only $15 at the Farmers Market this Monday.

Don't forget to stop by the Information booth to purchase your copy of the Tonopah Farmers Market canvas totebag with our new logo imprinted for only $3.00. What a great way to go green by using this bag as your shopping bag! They also make thoughtful gifts, as well.

The produce currently sold at the Tonopah Farmers Market is organic. What does that mean? It means that not only are chemical sprays, additives, etc. prohibited, but the growers also employ IPM, integrated pest management, as well as insure the use of organic soil ammendments and composting practices.

Tonopah Farmers Market

2008-08-07T08:41:00.000-07:00

The Tonopah Farmers Market is constantly growing! Come on out this coming Monday and enjoy not only some of our faithful vendors who have previously been with us, but also some new vendor friends, as well.

Welcome to Toni from Newhaven by Lorenzo, the Tonopah Senior Center and Joni who makes wonderfully refreshing organic body products!

Don't forget to stop by the Information booth to purchase your copy of the Tonopah Farmers Market canvas totebag with our new logo imprinted for only $3.00. What a great way to go green by using this bag as your shopping bag! They also make thoughtful gifts, as well.

Where does YOUR food come from?
There are lots of good reasons to buy local:
You'll get exceptional taste and freshness, strengthen your local economy, support endangered family farms, safeguard your family's health, and protect the environment.

Come Celebrate an Old Fashioned 4th of July! Sponsored by 4 R KIDS - 2008

2008-06-27T07:02:00.000-07:00

ROCKETS LAUNCH: Sponsored by 4-H - New Program
At Logan Field 8:30-9:30 a.m.
All rocket launchers MUST be accompanied by an adult.
Bring your own rockets.

PARADE:
Sign-ups beginning at 10 a.m. at the Best Western parking lot/gazebo.
Parade starts at 10:30 a.m.
Groups are divided by categories (bikes, trikes, walking, floats, motorized, equestrian, etc.).
Decoration for bikes, etc. will be available for participants if needed.
Parade led by Boy Scout Troop #17.

FLAG RAISING: Fire Dept - Main St.
10:30 a.m.; parade will immediately follow.
Flag Ceremony by Tonopah Volunteer Fire Dept.

LUNCH: Fundraiser sponsored by the Class of 2013
Barsanti Park
11 :30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (immediately following parade)

SWIMMING EVENTS: Tonopah Public Swimming Pool
12:00 'til done - Categorized by age

HORSESHOES: High Desert Showdown / "Sanction /
Jackpot Horseshoe Tournament"
Sign-ups at 11 a.m. at the Joe Friel Sports Complex Horseshoe Pits
Pitching starts at 1:00 p.m. until?
All ages welcome to participate

CONCESSIONS: Joe Friel Sports Complex
3:00 p.m. 'til dark

RIB COOK-OFF /FRUIT PIE CONTEST JUDGING:
Joe Friel Sports Complex
4:30-5:00 p.m.

BARBECUE: Joe Friel Sports Complex
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Ribs from cook-off will be served for dinner in addition to potato, macaroni and green salad, BBQ beans, dinner roll, drink and homemade pie OR - hot dog(s), salad and drink for the little (and big!) kids. Cost is $6 per adult, $4 for kids and seniors.

LIVE MUSIC: Art Jones Band
Joe Friel Sports Complex
5:00 p.m. 'til dark

FIELD EVENTS: Joe Friel Sports Complex
Starting at 6:00 p.m. until dark
Leg races (sprints), tug of war, 3-legged race, sack race, shoe race, etc.

WATER EVENTS: Joe Friel Sports Complex
6:00-7:00 p.m. (schedule permitting) .
Hosted by the Tonopah Volunteer Fire Department

FIREWORKS: Joe Friel Sports Complex Only*
9:00 p.m. (approximately)
A full hour of fireworks display!
Join us on Field 2 for the best viewing ... Bring your own chairs or, blankets.

CLEAN UP: Joe Friel Sports Complex
Immediately following fireworks
$5.00 to the first 20 kids to sign up and HELP with the clean-up
Details at concession stand

Click Here To View Printable Program of Events

Business Symposium

2008-06-18T09:57:00.000-07:00

The Tonopah Chamber of Commerce along with the Rural Nevada Development Corporation and Nevada Microenterprise Initiative are conducting a Business Symposium June 25th, 2008 at the Convention Center located at 301West Brougher Avenue. This event is being sponsored by Citibank. Brief presentations will begin at 5:00 pm and immediately following there will be representatives from various agencies that can take time to speak with you individually.

The purpose of this symposium is to give existing business owners and potential business start-ups the opportunity to meet with local, state and federal resources that assist business owners in the areas of expansion and start-ups. Joining the Rural Nevada Development Corporation and the Nevada Microenterprise Initiative will be the Nevada Small Business Development Center, the U.S. Small Business Administration, USDA – Rural Development and Nevada State Development Corporation. Come take advantage of these resources coming together in one place for your business needs!

38th Annual Jim Butler Days Celebration!

2008-05-16T10:09:00.000-07:00

Jim Butler Days - Memorial Day Weekend
Sponsored by the Tonopah Chamber of Commerce
Visit www.tonopahchamberofcommerce.com for downloadable program & information on the events, or call 775-482-3558

Reminder: Tickets for A Night in the Old West

2008-04-18T09:03:00.000-07:00

A reminder that tickets for A Night in the Old West are on sale at the TDC ofice at 200 S Main Street. Proceeds will benefit both TDC and the Chamber of Commerce.

The evening will start at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 26th with a cash bar, BBQ Rib & Chicken dinner (cooked by our local ELKS) an old west costume contest, silent auction and live entertainment from Cowboy Poet Robert Madole and music from the Peavine Pickers.

Come on out, have a great time and support two organizations vital to the community.
Tickets are only $25 each so call 482-9680, 482-3859 or stop by 200 S Main Street!!

TDC’s Spring Celebration - "A Night in the Old West!"

2008-04-03T09:03:00.000-07:00

Join us on April 26th, 2008, 6:00 p.m. at the Tonopah Convention Center for
~A Night in the Old West~

The Tonopah Development Corporations Spring Event includes:

Cash Bar & BBQ Dinner

Old West Costume Contest

Music from the Peavine Pickers

Cowboy Poet Robert Madole

Silent Auction

Ticket Price - $25.00/ea

For More Information or to Purchase Tickets Contact:

Tonopah Development Corporation
200 S Main Street
P.O. Box 82
Tonopah, Nevada 89049
Phone: 775-482-9680

“The 1908 New York to Paris Automobile Race Around the World”

2008-02-29T07:11:00.000-08:00

On Saturday March 22, 2008 The Nevada Boomtown Committee & The Goldfield Historical Society will commemorate the 100 year anniversary of: The 1908 New York to Paris Automobile Race Around the World

(Pictured Above) The Thomas Flyer to become the Winning car of the 1908 New York to Paris Auto Race. Photo in front of the State Bank & Trust Building (Belvada Hotel) Tonopah, NV. Photo from the Central Nevada Historical Society.

Dress up in period costume, come and celebrate the Anniversary of the 1908 arrival of the Thomas Flyer in Tonopah and Goldfield, featuring a photo shoot with John Campbell’s 1910 Runabout Cadillac and other antique vehicles in Tonopah & Goldfield.

Click here for more information on this 100 year celebration.

38th Annual Elks Crab Crack Feb 23rd

2008-02-05T16:31:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Dinner/Dance Renee Martin - Entertainment

2008-02-01T16:19:00.000-08:00

Thurs. Feb. 14th 6:30-9pm Valentine's Dinner/Dance $15/person

Held at: The Tonopah Station upper level banquet room In addition to Dinner, Dancing,"Prom-like" photos, Renee Martin - entertainment

Fri. 2/15, 5:30pm - Sat. 2/16 noon
"Simply Beautiful" SPA Overnight Held at: First Baptist Church of Tonopah, 512 Tonopah Ave., Tonopah, NV. 775-482-3373 For: Adult women and daughters (currently in 6th grade or above) who are accompanied by an adult woman, sorry, no exceptions.

Cost: FREE

CONCERTS:
Renee Martin will be giving TWO concerts while here.
Saturday, Feb. 16th 6:30-7:30pm & Sunday, Feb. 17th 6:30-7:30pm at First Baptist Church of Tonopah

COST: FREE.

There will be a nursery provided onsite during the Concerts for children birth - 3 yrs of age.

For more information about any of these events, call: 775-482-3373.

Tonopah Elks Lodge Super Bowl Party

2008-01-16T15:50:00.000-08:00

Tonopah Elks Hall
February 3rd - 12:00

Snow

2008-01-05T08:00:00.000-08:00

Severe weather alerts were issued for most of the state yesterday, and several feet of snow fell in the Truckee and Tahoe area. Tonopah was not hit as hard by the storm but we did get some snow.

Looking South

Tonopah is covered in a fresh white blanket this morning.

These photos were taken just before dawn.

Wishing Everyone A Happy Holiday Season!

2007-12-17T09:49:00.000-08:00