To all of our family, friends and community:

Thank you for your generosity. This was the fifth year and still as strong as ever.

Our toy drive was a success thanks to you.

We could not have done this without you. I can't, we can.

Love,

The Barbers

Local citizens will gather Saturday afternoon for a candlelight vigil calling on Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to reverse the Nevada Department of Agriculture’s cancellation of the humane management cooperative agreements and current plan to sell the estimated 3,000 Virginia Range wild horses who fall under the state of Nevada’s jurisdiction to a private entity, according to a press release from local wild horse advocacy groups.

Saturday's candlelight vigil, held at 5 p.m. in front of the Nevada State Capitol located at 101 North Carson Street in downtown Carson City, will feature local residents who have lived with the Virginia Range horses for decades telling stories and showing photos of the beloved free-ranging horses currently the topic of debate, the press release said.

The candlelight vigil is meant to urge the state to reinstate the successful humane management cooperative agreement, which includes humane birth control, the press release said.

The Nevada Board of Agriculture, appointed by the governor, voted on Dec. 12, 2017 to transfer ownership of all Virginia Range horses to a "non-profit animal advocate organization through a request for proposal process."

According to wild horse advocacy groups, no definition has been given for "animal advocate organization," opening the door for nonprofit organizations that may be pro-horse slaughter to take ownership of the Virginia Range wild horses.

Virginia Range horses are legally defined by Nevada Revised Statue (NRS) as "feral/estray livestock," the press release said. But advocacy groups insist the animals "are wild, free-roaming horses that are not provided federal protections."

Advocates say Gov. Sandoval allowed the Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) to terminate the world’s largest, successful birth control program for wild horses last month.

"The horses’ habitat is decreasing in size due to development," the press release states. "Because of a shrinking habitat available to the horses, coupled with the termination of the birth control program, it is expected that there will likely be an increase of vehicle-horse accidents and more horses will be rounded up and removed from the range."

The state's humane management cooperative agreement with the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) was implemented by local organizations, including the Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association, the Wild Horse Connection and the Wild Horse Preservation League, the press release said.

First-year results showed the humane birth control program reduced the reproductive rate of Virginia Range horses by approximately 27 percent in 2017, according to the wild horse advocacy press release.

Local organizations have rescued approximately 250 Virginia Range horses over the past four years, the press release said, preventing nearly 150 births in 2017 and an estimated 200 pregnancies in 2018.

The number of horses removed from the range since the cooperative agreements have been in effect have reduced year after year, the press release said, including more than 116 horses in 2014, 44 in 2015, and 35 in 2016.

A motor vehicle crash with injuries has been reported at the intersection of Koontz Lane and South Carson Street, affecting multiple travel lanes.

A second ambulance has been ordered and two Care Flight helicopters have been called to the scene.

Traffic is affected, especially the southbound lanes of South Carson Street.

Drivers are advised to avoid area and seek alternate routes of travel.

The Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area (BWRA) on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport Ranger District remains closed to over-snow vehicles due to lack of snow, a press release from the U.S. Forest Service said.

Snow levels must meet the minimum requirement of 24 inches in order to open the area, according to the Forest Service.

“Without the proper amount of snow resource damage can occur, which is a violation of federal regulations and could carry a fine up to $5,000 and/or six months in jail,” said Adrianne Thatcher, Recreation Staff Officer. “However, people are still allowed to use this area to enjoy other recreational activities such as snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.”

For updates on the status of the BWRA, please contact the Bridgeport Ranger District at (760) 932-7070 or visit the Bridgeport Avalanche Center’s website at: http://bridgeportavalanchecenter.org/

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will start their day on Feb. 15 with Sanskrit mantras, containing verses from the world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Board. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayer.

Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Zed, President of Universal Society of Hinduism, will recite from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use, as well as lines from Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the Lord), both ancient Hindu scriptures.

He plans to start and end the prayer with “Om,” the mystical syllable containing the universe, which in Hinduism is used to introduce and conclude religious work.

Reciting from Brahadaranyakopanishad, Rajan Zed plans to say “Asato ma sad gamaya, Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya, Mrtyor mamrtam gamaya,” which he will then interpret as “Lead us from the unreal to the real, Lead us from darkness to light, and Lead us from death to immortality.”

Reciting from Bhagavad-Gita, he proposes to urge the Supervisors to keep the welfare of others always in mind.

Zed is a global Hindu and interfaith leader, who, besides taking up the cause of religion worldwide, has also raised a huge voice against the apartheid faced by about 15-million Roma (Gypsies) in Europe.

Bestowed with World Interfaith Leader Award, Zed is Senior Fellow and Religious Advisor to the Foundation for Religious Diplomacy; Spiritual Advisor to the National Association of Interchurch and Interfaith Families; on the Advisory Board of The Interfaith Peace Project, etc.

He has been panelist for “On Faith,” a prestigious interactive conversation on religion produced by The Washington Post; and he leads a weekly interfaith panel, “Faith Forum,” in the Reno Gazette-Journal for over six years.

Hinduism, the oldest and third largest religion of the world, has about 1.1 billion adherents. Moksh (liberation) is its ultimate goal. There are about three million Hindus in the United States.

Local Fleet Reserve Association (FRA) Branch No. 137 is proud to announce that its past president, Rick Athenour, will be installed as president of the West Coast Region on Jan. 10, 2018 at the Veterans Hall in Carson City.

Members of the local branch and ladies auxiliary are proud to participate in the installation to honor their fellow shipmate.

Rick is an active member of the community and is known for his outstanding supportive efforts with the U.S. Marines at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Suicide Prevention, and Honor Flight, just to mention a few.

Congratulations, Rick!

Dozens of kids gathered at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) Saturday to participate in the 58th annual Elks Hoop Shoot Contest in Carson City.

Boys and girls ages of 8-13 competed in six different divisions, displaying their shooting skills from the free-throw line and at 10 feet.

First place finishers in each category will advance to the regional contest at Wooster High School in Reno.

Lee Pisiewsai, contest coordinator, described the impact of youth athletic programs around Carson City.

“Events like these help teach kids the fundamentals of basketball and all other sports,” he said. “Our contest in particular is really special, because our participants can compete in the regional, state, and district rounds all over Nevada.

"From there, they can play in Chicago and have a chance to earn up to $25,000 in scholarships," Pisiewsai said. "So it’s really important to engage in these activities.”

A Carson City couple was arrested Friday afternoon in the area of Washington Street and Ormsby Boulevard for a pair of felony violations, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including public sexual activity and indecent/obscene exposure.

Jimmy Saunders, 49, and 32 year-old Heather Williams, both of Carson City, were taken into custody after a Sheriff's deputy encountered the couple having sexual intercourse in public view on private property marked "no trespassing."

According to the arrest report, law enforcement had been dispatched to the area upon reports of two subjects removing their clothes after walking onto private property.

Saunders was observed to be completely undressed and Williams was wearing no pants when the deputy witnessed them in the act of sexual intercourse on the property, the report said.

The couple was handcuffed and transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $5,000 each.

In other arrests:

— A 32 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 1:11 a.m. in the 1500 block of North Edmunds Drive for felony domestic battery with strangulation, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Brandon Heller was taken into custody following an investigation into a domestic battery report.

According to the arrest report, two third party witnesses reported seeing a male in an apartment pick up a female and body slam her to the floor before choking her.

The male suspect was also observed by the witnesses to have hit the female, the report said.

Once on scene, law enforcement made contact with Heller, who reported he and his girlfriend had been fighting all day. But he was unable to elaborate on details of the fight when asked, stating he did not know what happened.

However, the report said Heller denied the argument ever becoming physical.

Deputies observed Heller to exhibit slurred speech and appear highly intoxicated, the report said.

Contact was then made with the victim, who also appeared intoxicated. She reported the two were playing poker when Heller received a telephone call from his ex-wife and he stated he was going back to her, the report said.

The pair then began arguing, the victim said, when Heller pushed her to the ground and punched her twice with a closed fist. He also choked the victim until she could not breathe, the victim stated in the arrest report.

Deputies observed what appeared to be bruises on the victim's neck consistent with strangulation, the report said.

Heller was subsequently handcuffed and transported to the Carson City Jail for booking.

Once there, he submitted to a preliminary breath test, which showed breath alcohol content of .134 percent. He also had what were observed to be swelling and scratches to his right knuckles. Bail: $15,000.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

A new restaurant opened this week at the Carson Mall bringing classic American fare, a comfortable vibe, and grab-and-go breakfast to Carson City.

Bella Vita Bistro and Catering began welcoming visitors on Friday, and owner Lori Baxter said she’s always listening to feedback from customers.

“People seem to love the decor,” she said.

Baxter, who also operates her long-established catering business called Bella Vita Catering, is a veteran restaurateur. Bella Vita Bistro represents her sixth restaurant venture.

“I love whats going on in Carson," she said. “I feel like it’s becoming so vibrant.”

The menu offers a wide variety of options without becoming overwhelming.

Appetizers, salads, burgers, and entrees cover the basics along with vegan and gluten-free options as well.

The creative side of Bella Vita shows with its approach to breakfast.

“We’re offering an alternative for people that need a fast, delicious breakfast,” she said. “Our grab-and-go service will cater to those people.”

The idea behind grab-and-go breakfast is that cold and warm food options will be pre-made and ready to go.

Customers can grab what they need and get on their way to work, according to Baxter.

“We have very competitive pricing and the food will be ready to go,” she said, explaining the concept as a way to get a healthy and delicious breakfast at the same speed and with comparable pricing to a drive-thru. “The 7-11 a.m. grab-and-go breakfast is designed for those on the way to work,” she said.

A comfortable full-service bar and large wine list are also available with wine starting at $5 a glass. Happy hour is daily from 4 to 6 p.m.

During happy hour, any drinks are $1 off and discounted appetizers are available, too.

“We try to look for different wines than you see everywhere,” said Baxter. “People have been very excited about the selection here.”

Customers can also expect live performances from local artists on Friday evenings.

“I’ve always had live music at all of my restaurants,” she said. “I’m really into supporting local musicians.”

The music will vary from jazz to country and acoustic singer/songwriters.

“We have a fun vibe in here,” she added. “It’s warm and inviting.”

Bella Vita Bistro strives to be family friendly.

“This is not the stuffy restaurant that you can’t bring your kids to,” she said. “We have a very kind staff and a great kids menu.”

“When you come in to dine for lunch and dinner you will be greeted by a complimentary basket of our house-made chips and dips,” she said, “People go crazy for our chips.”

Baxter said that she is always listening to feedback and adapting to what the community wants.

“I want to earn people’s business,” she said. "I expect to work hard to have people come in and have a great experience so they want to come in again.”

Bella Vita Bistro is located at the Stewart Street side of the Carson Mall.

Customers can try the grab-and-go breakfast weekdays from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch and dinner are served Tuesdays through Saturdays, and Bella Vita offers Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information call Bella Vita Bistro at 775-515-4300 or visit their facebook page by clicking here.

The V&T Flea Market has arrived for a weekend stay Saturday in the Carson Colony Gym in Carson City.

From 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, vending tables full jewelry, a tools, crafts, collectibles, antiques, and souvenirs caught the eyes of many spectators and customers in attendance.

Brownies and cookies were also up for sale, filling hungry stomachs throughout the event.

The event continues Sunday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Carson City Emergency Dispatch is reporting a three-vehicle motor vehicle accident at Roop Street and East Winnie Lane.

The accident is blocking traffic, dispatch reports. Emergency crews are en route to the scene.

One person is complaining of back pain, dispatch said, so paramedics have been called to the scene.

Motorists in the area can expect delays and should avoid the intersection.

I love pistachios, so when I found out how nutritious they are, I was delighted.

Pistachios contain fiber, essential vitamins and minerals like B6, thiamin, copper, phosphorus and potassium. In fact, two ounces of pistachio kernels have more potassium than a large banana.

The fat content in pistachios is primarily mono-unsaturated, like olive oil and they are cholesterol-free. (http://www.americanpistachios.org)

Realizing this, I wondered if I could grow pistachio nut trees. (Pistacia vera)

Pistachios thrive in an arid semi-desert climate with long, dry hot summers. Our climate meets those requirements.

However, when I investigated further, I learned that “hot” means over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. We rarely have long periods at or over 100 degrees.

Then I discovered that winter lows can’t go below 15 degrees. In addition, strong spring winds during bloom will reduce pollination and fruit set.

I definitely won’t be able to grow pistachios here at home, not only because our site gets so cold — we have had less than 20 degrees for a week in a row — but the winds will definitely interfere with fruit set.

We also rarely stay above 100 degrees at 5,000 feet elevation.

However, while there might be some protected sites with a warmer, less windy micro-climate in Northern Nevada, on the whole, it would be extremely risky to plant pistachio nut trees.

Besides, it takes a male and a female tree to produce fruit, so your investment in these trees is doubled.

They don’t bear until they are five to eight years old. Then, they only bear a heavy crop one year and very little the next year. (biennial bearing)

And, we almost always have a late freeze that kills off blossoms. If that happened in the year a heavy crop was expected, you might not get any nuts for a few years.

On the whole, we are unlikely to have nut success.

But, wait: the ornamental Pistacia chinensis can grow in areas with winter lows averaging around 28 degrees, with occasional drops to zero degrees.

This species doesn’t get fruit, but it has lovely red fall color.

Since it grows to at least 30 feet, it is a nice-sized reliable shade tree. It also tolerates a variety of soils and watering regimes. (Sunset Western Garden Book)

I, for one, don’t need any more shade trees and would much prefer that any future tree I plant bear fruit or nuts. Alas, the Pistacia vera is not for me.

JoAnne Skelly is Associate Professor and Extension Educator Emerita with the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension

A crowd of more than 100 people gathered Saturday evening along North Carson Street in front of the Nevada State Capitol, holding a candlelight vigil for an estimated 3,000 Virginia Range wild horses currently under state of Nevada jurisdiction.

The mustangs face ownership transfer to a private entity after the Nevada Department of Agriculture's agricultural board voted Dec. 12 to cancel the humane management cooperative agreements with wild horse advocacy groups.

“It’s really absurd to think that any non-profit entity would adopt 3,000 horses and keep them wild," wild horse advocate Cindy Hartzell said Saturday. "They would become private property, and along with that, a liability.”

Protesters at Saturday's vigil called for Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval to reverse the agricultural board's decision. Advocates say the governor, who appointed members of the board, allowed the NDA to terminate a successful birth control program for wild horses last month.

“These horses are very dear to us," Hartzell said. "The thought of not having these mustangs on the Virginia Range is very sad.”

Protesters are urging the state to reinstate the successful humane management cooperative agreement, which includes humane birth control.

The state's humane management cooperative agreement with the American Wild Horse Campaign (AWHC) was implemented by local organizations, including the Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association, the Wild Horse Connection and the Wild Horse Preservation League, advocates said.

Continuing preservation efforts are not only important to locals, Hartzell said, but also to visitors of the region.

"We have so many tourists who come to Reno to see the wild mustangs,” she said. “Some of these advocates who do tours out there have had people from as far as Australia and around the world, just to see our wild mustangs.”

Advocates say they are concerned that under the ownership transfer proposal, the horses would become private property and subject to the whims of private interests that may include pro-slaughter practices.

“They would become private property and could all be removed and sent to slaughter,” Hartzell said.

Excel Athletics is a FUNdamental youth football league. Our goal is to provide a fun and safe appreciation for the game of football. Come EXCEL with us!

Excel Athletics youth football and cheerleading sign ups start in January.

Games will be held only on Saturdays at James Lee Park in Indian Hills, South Carson City.

Practices start in March, and games will be played in April and May. For more information please contact us at 775-45-7176 or via ExcelWithUsNV@gmail.com.

Find us on Facebook @ExcelAthleticsNV and Instagram @ExcelWithUsNV, too.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday evening at 6:15
p.m. to a report of an armed robbery at a Subway restaurant located at 1328 U.S. Highway 395 in Gardnerville.

Upon arrival deputies learned that a white male in his twenties, wearing a black mask, a light colored jacket, dark pants and black tennis shoes entered the

The suspect brandished a gray or silver semi-automatic and demanded money. The suspect then fled out the front door and ran south on foot. A vehicle was not seen or heard.

It is unknown at this point how much money the suspect took. No one was injured in the crime. After an extensive search of the area, deputies were unable to locate a suspect. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Douglas County Sheriff's Office at (775) 782-9931.

Great news for Carson High School students as Librarian Ananda Campbell is making sure her library stays cutting edge.

Campbell was awarded both the Library Services and Technology Act Community Enrichment Grant from the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Carson City School District Schools Foundation Mini Grant Teacher Award to help fund Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Projects and to assist in facilitating an ever-changing CHS Senators Library Collaborative Learning area.

This fall, Campbell began the transformation by moving the library towards a vibrant and collective learning center, a place to explore, create, socialize, and engage in digital and information literacy instruction as well as to study, snack, and yes, even check out books both physically and digitally. She is so excited for the students.

The grant’s purpose is to encourage the "sort of program that will encourage people to participate in their library’s communal efforts towards literacy and education and connect people with each other to support an enriched, engaged, and inclusive community."

This $2,000 grant will purchase the furniture needed for the soon-coming space; however, Campbell is still seeking funding for wall-mounted monitors, Chromecasts, and an interactive touch-screen coffee table.

Monies needed for Campbell’s ingenuity do not come entirely from the CCSD.

The larger of the two above grants comes from “The Institute of Museum and Library Services' ... LSTA Grants to States program [which] is the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the United States.”

What many also do not realize is that Campbell had to personally apply for these grants and compete with others to receive them.

Though she is overjoyed at winning the grants, she still must complete a series of reports detailing how the money is used and provide student evaluative and self-evaluative information on an ongoing basis; however, Campbell knows that these “LSTA funds help Nevada libraries solidify their roles as community educational centers, through planning, assessment, training, and partnerships, building capacity, and identifying user access needs.”

Many students cannot access broadband at home, and Campbell knows that today’s gamers could be tomorrow’s inventors.

As CHS students enter their second semester of the school year, the CHS Library will offer them time to think, create, share, and grow because libraries make leaders, the internet should not have a slow lane, and librarians like Ananda Campbell have been helping people fact-check since forever.

Times they are changing at the CHS library.

Holiday Reflection

The results of the 2017 Craft Fair are in, and a new record was set for attendance topping out with over $21,000 in proceeds for booth rentals, attendance and raffles.

Carson City responded to students in need with donations of $2,400 for injured students as well as multiple barrels of food donated to the Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

Vendors could not say enough thanks for the assistance from staff and students for helping with setup.

Student booths such as FBLA, Cheerleaders, HOSA, Web Design SkillsUSA, CLS, Basketball, Photography, Senior Projects, Culinary, FFA, and Choir were very popular with customers.

A very special thanks to FBLA and NHS for assisting with setup, Culinary for fixing a great Crafters' Breakfast, Cheerleaders for manning and providing for the hospitality table, and the Cheerleaders and FBLA students who stayed until the end to ensure all vendors were safely packed up.

Photography class students offered to give all their profits from Santa photos to assist the injured students as well.

They even had a surprise this year: An employee of Macy's Department Store stopped by and noticed the box for Letters to Santa and asked if they could return at the end of the event to collect the letters for inclusion in Macy's Santa Letters project.

Thanks goes out to Harold and Johnny for making this happen. Special thanks as well from event organizer Cathy Barbie to her staff: Colleen Krahn, Angila Golik, Teri Basa, Lynne Gentry, and Wendy Yang and the Safe Grad officers as well as her amazing husband, retired CHS teacher Bill Barbie.

Thanks to all the guidance staff as well for including event information in the parent night activities so they could request volunteers and explain scholarships for seniors. Cathy Barbie apologizes if she missed mentioning someone.

Options Night

Attention parents and guardians of Honors and Advanced Placement students: There will be a CHS Options Night Jan. 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. beginning in Senator Square.

The Honors and AP presentation will be held in the CHS Library followed by the Jump Start presentation at 7 p.m.

Baseball Winter Workouts

Winter workouts, beginning after students return from winter break, are happening at the CHS Baseball facility for athletes interested in playing baseball during the upcoming spring season.

Winter workouts will run from Jan. 8 until tryouts at the end of February. Any students interested in working out will need to fill out an off-season insurance wavier from CHS teacher Alan Matthews in the CHS Math Department, room 215.

Mr. Matthews will also answer any and all questions regarding the baseball program, the paperwork, or the workouts. Email him at amatthews@carson.k12.nv.us.

Senator Scholarship Scoop

Hey, CHS Seniors, it is scholarship season, and Senator Scholarship Scoop is online every Monday at carsonhigh.com with the latest in scholarships, testing, college visits, and grants.

First, go to ‘Academics,’ then click ‘Counseling Department,’ and next ‘The Scoop.’

Also, interested in learning more about scholarships and tips for applying? Come to College Connections Jan. 8 after school in room 256.

Parents and guardians, have any questions about helping out? Call 283-1910 and ask to speak with a CHS counselor.

Spring sports sign-ups

The CHS Athletic Department is requesting Spring sports sign-ups to occur from Jan. 12 through Feb. 14. The deadline for sign-ups is Feb. 15, no exceptions.

If physicals are needed — every 2 years beginning with freshman year — forms are obtained at the NIAA website (niaa.com) under the Forms tab. Both Form B and D are required for registration.

Questions? Call the CHS Athletic Office: 283-1900, or log onto carsonhigh.com for important information regarding sign-ups, eligibility requirements, random drug testing, concussion testing, and physicals.

Senior Spotlight

This week’s outstanding CHS Senior in the Spotlight is Bella Bruketta.

Bella is an exceptional student with a 4.85 GPA. She is part of Carson High School’s dual enrollment Jump Start Program and will be graduating in June with both her high school diploma as well as her AA degree.

In addition to excelling academically, Bella’s cheerful nature and genuine personality are assets that will serve her well in the future.

Although Bella prioritizes her academics, she is also very involved at Carson High School as well as in the Carson community.

She has been a member of National Honor Society for three years and served on the CHS Student Council. In addition she has been a Carson High School cheerleader for four years.

Bella is a Perry Initiative Scholar and as such participated in an outreach program to inspire young women to pursue a career in the field of orthopedic surgery.

Bella danced with Ayako’s Dance Studio in Carson City for 10 years. She has performed in the production of the Nutcracker several times and most recently worked as part of the stage crew.

Bella plans to attend UNR next year where she will pursue a major in Neuroscience with the hope of then attending medical school.

CHS is very proud of the contributions Bella has made to our school and community and knows she will be successful. Best of luck Bella.

— Senator Square columnist Phil Brady is an English teacher at Carson High School in Carson City, Nev.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Jan. 8-14, 2018.

Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

— Ash Canyon Road will be closed between Brush Drive and Winnie Lane, Wednesday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lane closures or restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

— Fairview Drive will be reduced to one lane between Saliman Road and Roop Street, Tuesday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— Airport Road will have narrowed lanes between Fifth Street and Butti Way, Monday-Thursday, all hours.

— Fifth Street will have narrowed lanes between Roop Street and Saliman Road, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Joshua T. Fonokalafi is a Utah-based comedian from the mean streets of Ogden, Utah’s own Compton.

Raised in the northwest and the son of an Islander immigrant, Joshua tells of his hardships growing up as one of the biggest minorities in the country.

Joshua was most recently featured at the Idaho Laugh Fest, the Golden Spike Comedy Festival, and just finished filming his very own comedy special with VidAngel.

He's acted in "Jackie and Ryan" with Katherine Heigl, and in "Certain Woman" with Laura Dern and Kristen stewart.

Joshua's quick wit and humor will give you an amazing abdominal workout.

Please purchase your tickets at the Carson Nugget or online off of Brown Paper Tickets: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3223806