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No. 1 Coyotes to take on East Bay Tecos Fire this week

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The Western Nevada FC Coyotes will attempt to look past a very trying week as they get set to take on the East Bay Tecos Fire Saturday.

Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at Golden Eagle Sports Complex in Sparks. This match is a quarterfinal match in the Wild West Conference Cup.

Just as the club was getting past the burglary from last Saturday, they were dealt another blow when head coach and general manager Ian Hill was dismissed from the team. Hill was removed from his position by a unanimous vote of the players.

Joe Lillie, who had been the assistant coach, has been named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

“The owners have made their decision,” Lillie said. “I’m fully focused on our season targets.

“I have a very talented group of players and I’m confident we will get the job done,” Lillie continued. “Our morale is still high and the players are still really positive of finishing strong.”

The last time these two clubs met was back on April 29 when the Coyotes won 10-0.

Also this week, the Coyotes were once again honored by being ranked as the number one team in the United Premier Soccer League for the sixth week in a row.

For more information on the Coyotes, visit www.westernnevadafc.com.


I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: June 9 - 10

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Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Jun 10 2018 .
June 9, 2018 (All day)
June 10, 2018 (All day)

It’s going to be a breezy weekend, so you may want to rethink spending the day at the lake. Luckily, plenty of options are available just about anywhere you are. Carson City has a car show and Brewfest hitting the downtown corridor, and to the south, Minden and Gardnerville are having their party of the year: Carson Valley Days. It’s World Doll Day at the Nevada State Museum with special displays, activities, and a special performance by the local Young Chautauquans. Test your endurance mettle with the Genoa Peaks Mad-athon that has over 6000’ of climbing over the course of a 24 mile race: not going to lie, you won’t find me at this one. Keep reading and you’ll learn many ways to enjoy the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, and Virginia City area this weekend.

SATURDAY:

  • Discover Nevada State Parks Day and Nevada Department of Wildlife's Free Fishing Day: Free admission at all 23 Nevada State Parks and no fishing license required in public waters
  • — Ascent Runs’ Tahoe Dirt & Vert Series: Genoa Peaks Madathon 24 or 8 Mile Race – Check-in at Trimmers Outpost: 2276 Main St., Genoa (24 Mile: runner check-in AND same day registration 5am-5:45am only - All runners, whether pre-registered or not, must check in race morning; pre-race briefing 5:50am, 24M begins 6am; 8M check-in and same-day registration 5am-6:45am, 8M begins at 7am; same day registration - $85 for 24M, $55 for 8M - cash or card only; The course is approximately 24 miles in length and has over 6000' of climbing, or the alternate 8 mile course traverses along the contour of the mountains on the Discovery Trail 1200' above the town of Genoa)
  • Annual Community Rummage Sale at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (7am-3pm)
  • Carson Valley Days annual 5K Fun Run: Run, Jog, or Walk - meet in the Walgreens parking lot at the corner of Waterloo Lane and Highway 395, race finishes by the Lampe Park tennis courts (7am-7:50am Registration and check-in; Race Start 8:10am; Same Day Registration $40, under 18 years $15; The theme this year is "Fun in the Great Outdoors"; Proceeds benefit Tahoe Youth and Family Services)
  • — Seventh annual Carson Valley Days Pancake Breakfast in Minden Park (7am until the food runs out; Free; sponsored by the Town of Minden and Model Dairy)
  • 108th annual Carson Valley Days Parade ‘Fun in the Great Outdoors’ - Esmeralda Avenue in Downtown Minden, along Highway 395, to Lampe Park in Gardnerville (7am Registration in the Douglas High School Parking lot, parade begins 9am; REGARDING PARADE ROUTE: Highway 395 will be closed 8am-1pm between Buckeye Road in Minden and Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. Traffic will be diverted around town via Waterloo/Toler/Orchard/Buckeye. Highway 88 will also remain open.)
  • — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (8am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)
  • — Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
  • — Carson High School Class of 2018 Graduation on the CHS Football Field (9am, gates open 7:30am; seating and parking is first-come, first-served and limited; no food/drink, water okay; no spiked heels on track or field)

Congratulations to the Class of 2018 and kudos on all your accomplishments. Parking and seating at Graduation are first come, first served. If you are headed to the Nevada State Fair, wait until after 1 p.m. to even consider that parking lot.

  • — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
  • — Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm and last approximately 35 minutes – Fares are $4 for ages 12 and over; $2 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under - Motor car No. 401 was built by the Edwards Motor Car Co. of Sanford, NC and put into service October 1926 by the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad of Ajo, AZ. The motor car operated regularly until December 31, 1947)
  • — Annual Fishing Day for Kids at the Davis Creek Regional Park, Washoe Valley – Meet at the Lakeview group picnic area (9am-1pm; Open to ages 4-12; No fishing license needed; The Elks will have a limited supply of fishing poles available. Please bring your own poles and chairs; raffle and free hotdogs following derby; hosted by Carson City Elks Lodge #2177)
  • — Carson Valley Art Association Art Show at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (9am-5pm)
  • — Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots and Shoots: 60 2nd Ave - across from Pizza Factory, Dayton (9am-1pm)
  • — Arts and Antique Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Fourth St. (10am-4pm; A selection of the Gallery’s artists will be displaying their work, and some will be doing live demonstrations)
  • — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (10am-4pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
  • — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Nevada State Fair, Carnival, and Rendezvous at Mills Park in Carson City (Fair/Rendezvous opens at 10am, Carnival 11am-10pm, Live Music 11:30am-9:30pm; free event, carnival all-you-can-ride wristband $30; featuring showcase exhibits from each participating county; authentic American Civil War era re-enactments with emphasis on the State of Nevada organized by the 7th Regiment of Michigan Cavalry - Company F; Carnival, live music, and more; free parking at Carson High School AFTER 1pm only; no dogs are allowed other than service dogs)

So many decisions! Luckily, the State Fair is open Sunday, because today might be a downtown kind of day. Start at the Third and Curry Farmers Market, wander north to the Revival Car Show by the Carson Nugget. After you’ve got your fill of chrome and horsepower, head back to McFadden Plaza for the Second annual Capital City Brewfest. Hosted by the local Rotary, the Brewfest brings beer, live music, food trucks and more, plus it raises money for local scholarships. It’s as good a reason as any for a great party!

  • — Revival Car Show in Downtown Carson City – show parking along Carson City and in the Carson Nugget Main Street Parking Lot (10am-4pm; $30 registration fee, open to all cars and bikes; Music, vendors, poker walk, scavenger hunt, goodie bag for first 150 registrants; proceeds to benefit FISH and the Nevada Military Support Alliance)
  • Family Fun Saturday: National Doll Day at the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm, 11am-1pm performance by the Great Basin Young Chautauqua Scholars; Come and enjoy a delightful display of dolls presented by the Carson Doll Club, giveaways, doll related craft activities, and information on the history of dolls; Museum admission $8, free for members and kids under 18)
  • — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
  • Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Meghan at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)
  • — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
  • — Meet Your Vendors and Customer Appreciation Day at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry (10am-3pm; over 30 vendors, free food, live music with Randy Ides, and prize giveaways)
  • Family Story time and Craft at the Carson City Library (10:15am-11:45am; supplies limited MUST register online HERE; Each family will receive a free library bag and free book. Each child that is registered will get to participate in an art or science activity; those 9 and younger must be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
  • — 108th annual Carson Valley Days in Lampe Park, Gardnerville (11am-11pm Carnival, Crafts Fair, Games, Vendors - all-you-can-ride wristband $26; 1:30pm Horseshoe Tournament; Live Music: 3:30pm-7pm Escalade, 8pm-12am Super Freaks; sponsored by the Carson Valley #85 Active 20/30 Club)
  • Taste of the Comstock in Virginia City (11am-4pm; $25 restaurant tour and tasting only, $35 VIP whiskey and cigar tasting only, $45 Combo Ticket for restaurant and whiskey/cigar tasting)
  • — Seniors (55+), Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required; no open swim during classes) -- Seniors (55+), Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required)
  • — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)

The Carson City Library’s Summer Learning Program doesn’t kick off until Sunday, but it’s a busy little place nonetheless. A new ‘makers space’ in the building features a multitude of nifty machines, but you need to get certified first. Check out their website, Facebook page, or head down there to learn more about the wonderful new things happening at our local library.

  • — Soldering Certification Class in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (12pm-3pm; Drop-ins welcome, no registration is required; A proctor will provide an introduction to soldering safety, processes, and proper techniques via a project-based certification. This will include soldering components to a circuit board; This certification is required before participating in any Soldering Workshop classes; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card)
  • — Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)
  • — Saturday Family Movie: The Great Gilly Hopkins at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
  • — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
  • The Art of Gyotaku: the Japanese art of fish printing at Dayton State Park: 825 Hwy 50, Dayton (2pm-2:30pm; entry fees waived today; Japanese fishermen would take non-toxic ink and rice paper to record their catches before photography was invented. We will supply the ‘fish,’ rice paper, paint, and rollers for participants to create their own works of art to take home; We will also talk about the Carson River and the fish that call it home; Participants should bring water, sun protection, insect repellant, and be aware that the paint may stain clothing; park admission waived for NV State Parks Day)
  • — Kids’ Summer Kick-off Party at Santa Park: Dayton (3pm-6pm; games, food, and more; raffle to benefit the LBL Equine Rescue of Silver Springs)
  • Second annual Capital City Brewfest in downtown Carson City– Bob McFadden Plaza, and along South Carson and Curry Streets (4pm-9pm; $35, Designated Drivers $5; featuring music by Road Daddy and DJ Red in on the Third Street Stage, 24+ breweries, food trucks and more; fundraiser for the Carson City Rotary youth leadership and scholarship programs)
  • NEW: Wine Walk at the Carson Mall: 1313 S Carson St (4pm-6pm; $15 includes commemorative reusable wine glass and tastings; must be 21+ and have ID; reoccurs every second Saturday)
  • — NEW: DJ Trivia at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5pm-7pm; family friendly, no cover)
  • — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St, (Performance at 5pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
  • — State Qualifer 2x Points at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 5pm-6pm, $25 per rider; State race is a double point race - Remember you need to complete four state races to qualify for the final State race in Vegas; must be USABMX member; hosted by CC BMX)
  • — Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)

Lights, camera, action! It’s time for the annual Hollywood Gala hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. Every month they feature a different classic movie, complete with discussion and trivia. Coming this summer will be free outdoor movies in McFadden Plaza. Keep your eye out for the upcoming “Princess Bride” night.

  • Carson City Classic Cinema Club Fourth annual Hollywood Gala: Casablanca-themed at the Gold Dust West Casino (cocktails 6pm, dinner 7pm; $45 includes Red Carpet Photo Op, International Buffet Dinner, No-host Bar, Entertainment, Raffles, and Silent Auction; Feel free to wear your finest, a costume, or whatever; There will be a very limited number of tickets available at the door, at which time Prime Rib will be the only dinner option)
  • —Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
  • — Member Appreciation Party at the Washoe Club, Virginia City (6pm-8pm free drinks for current members; $20 per year for memberships and renewals - bring a friend to sign up and get a top-shelf drink token)
  • Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry– Meet in McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry (7pm, please arrive 15 minutes early; $20 day of tour; This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district's west side historic homes and businesses; discounted advance tickets can be bought at www.carsoncityghostwalk.com)
  • ‘William Ormsby & The Creation of the Nevada Territory’ with CW Bayer in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; This talk and slide show outlines CW Bayer’s books researching that effort. This is Nevada and Carson City’s founding story. Copies of his book will be available for sale; all ages)
  • Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing and Lecture: "2001 Space Odyssey" by Mike Thomas at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
  • — Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
  • — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
  • — Live Music with Reggie Hall on the Washoe Camp Saloon outdoor stage: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; Tejaro Mexican Grill food truck)
  • — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
  • — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
  • Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 8pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
  • Comedian Bob Zany headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
  • — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
  • — Live Music with Platinum at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
  • — Live Music with the Whiskey Preachers at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
  • — Live Music featuring the Vegas Road Show in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
  • — Live Music with Greg Austin and the Southern Justice Band at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)
  • — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
  • — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
  • — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)
  • — DJ Dance Party at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)

Still need one last dose of carnival? In Carson City, the Nevada State Fair, Carnival, and Rendezvous is at Mills Park and Lampe Park in Gardnerville is celebrating Carson Valley Days. The Carson Library kicks off the summer with an afternoon of activities and sign-ups for their Summer Learning Program. Pack a picnic for a Pops Party with the Carson City Symphony at the Capitol Amphitheater. The Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City hosts a lecture/presentation on the eclectic atmosphere that forever tied the little Comstock town to the San Francisco psychedelic hippie music scene of the 1960s. Read on and have a great day.

SUNDAY:

  • — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW START TIME: meet at 8am; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and each do 10-15 mile loops; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
  • — Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm and last approximately 35 minutes – Fares are $4 for ages 12 and over; $2 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under - Motor car No. 401 was built by the Edwards Motor Car Co. of Sanford, NC and put into service October 1926 by the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad of Ajo, AZ. The motor car operated regularly until December 31, 1947)
  • — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (no racing today, due to Fernley State Race)
  • — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
  • — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
  • — Carson Valley Art Association Art Show at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (9am-3pm)
  • — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
  • Nevada State Fair, Carnival, and Rendezvous at Mills Park in Carson City (Fair/Rendezvous opens at 10am, Carnival 11am-10pm, Live Music 12pm-9:30pm; free event, carnival all-you-can-ride wristband $30; featuring showcase exhibits from each participating county; authentic American Civil War era re-enactments with emphasis on the State of Nevada organized by the 7th Regiment of Michigan Cavalry - Company F; Carnival, live music, and more; free parking at Carson High School; no dogs are allowed other than service dogs)
  • — 108th annual Carson Valley Days in Lampe Park, Gardnerville (10am-4pm Crafts Fair, Games, Vendors; 11am-5pm Carnival, all-you-can-ride wristband $26; Raffle at 3pm, need not be present to win; sponsored by the Carson Valley #85 Active 20/30 Club)
  • — Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; We have a 50/50 game and a Can Food Game all year round. Bring a can of food or a non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available; must be 21+; Special Drawing and free cake and coffee in celebration of Fathers’ Day)
  • — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
  • Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off Party at the Carson City Library (12pm-1:30pm register for the Summer Learning Challenge, 12pm-3pm Family Friendly Activities including yoga, VR demonstration, Littlest Things and rock painting, food truck, and more; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times)
  • — Bookworm Yoga with Good Elephant in the Carson City Library Secret Garden (12pm-1pm; Join us for an hour of gentle yoga in the Secret Garden. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, and some water - limited mats available; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; part of the Summer Learning Challenge)
  • — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
  • "Avant-Garde, Wannabe Cowboys: Place Attachment Among Bohemians, Beatniks, and Hippies in Virginia City, Nevada" presented by Engrid Barnett at the Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; included with museum admission: $6 adults, $3 kids aged 6-16; free for active military and immediate family with ID; Engrid Barnett received a doctoral degree in geography from the University of Nevada, Reno, for her work on the unlikely but, nonetheless, strong influence of Virginia City on the 1960s psychedelic esthetic and cultural scene that would take San Francisco by storm in 1967)
  • — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 2pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
  • — Flashback Cinema: Space Jam (1996) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
  • — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
  • — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
  • 34th annual Pops Party Concert at the Capital Amphitheater, between the Capitol and Legislature Buildings (6pm, the concert featuring the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest vocalist Cherie Shipley; free admission; bring blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic; Snacks, beverages, and raffle tickets will be on sale; in case of rain, the concert will be inside the Brewery Arts Center)
  • — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
  • — Virginia and Truckee One-way Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 4:30pm, arrive in Virginia City 6pm; $37, seniors and veterans $35, kids 3-16 $25; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
  • Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 5pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
  • — Concerts on the Green: Ike and Martin at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free concert; bring a picnic and chairs/blanket)
  • — Live Music with Bill Wharton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • — Flashback Cinema: Space Jam (1996) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
  • — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 7:30pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)

       
Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends and family, and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go HERE for events beyond Sunday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.

Thursday night cruise, car show

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This week we'll be at Johnny Rockets on South Carson Street starting at 5 p.m. and going until 7:30 p.m. Bring your car or truck and show it off. Last Thursday at Max's Casino we had 98 good looking cars and trucks. This is a free show for all, come and enjoy the show.

Piper Fire in clean-up mode, Lyon County reports

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The Piper Fire, which burned about 300 acres near Silver Springs, was downgraded to clean-up mode Friday night, according to a post on the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District Facebook page.

"The forecast for tomorrow is not favorable,," the district stated. "We’ll have crews monitoring the burn area tonight and patrolling tomorrow. The cause of the fire is still being investigated."

Reno Aces cooling down, but Vargas stays hot

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Ildemaro Vargas resumed to his all-star form Saturday in a 5-4 loss to Las Vegas, and that’s scary news for the rest of the Pacific Coast League.

Read the rest of the story here

Pioneer High School students celebrate 2,000-page goal

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Donalyn Miller, an award-winning teacher and author, wrote, "Reading changes your life. Reading unlocks worlds unknown or forgotten, taking travelers around the world and through time. Reading helps you escape the confines of school and pursue your own education. Through characters — the saints and the sinners, real or imagined — reading shows you how to be a better human being."

Several Pioneer High School (PHS) students are well on their way to pursuing their own education through reading.

At the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year, students were challenged to read 2,000 pages by the end of the school year in addition to their required coursework.

Though this goal seemed to be rather daunting at first, several students were willing to undertake the challenge.

As the school year comes to an end, 17 students met or exceeded the 2,000-page goal. In fact, a handful of students read over 4,000 pages.

On Friday, June 1, these 17 readers celebrated their accomplishment with a well deserved pizza party. The students had a chance to reflect on their accomplishments and visit with fellow readers.

However, pizza is just one perk of being an avid reader. There is research that indicates reading volume is the prime contributor to vocabulary development.

Those who read a great deal are likely to better retain information as well as remember the information through old age. Reading also reduces stress levels, increases empathy, improves writing skills, boosts analytical thinking, and enhances memory.

The PHS students who pushed themselves to meet their reading goals are on their way to developing a lifelong habit that will provide long-term rewards.

Carson Ranger District Office in Carson City to close Tuesday for staff training

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The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District Office, located at 1536 South Carson Street in Carson City, will be closed on Tuesday, June 5 for an All-Employee Training.

For Visitor information, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/htnf/ or the Galena Creek Visitor Center off of Mt. Rose Highway in Reno.

Recreation passes, and Fuelwood and California campfire permits can be purchased at the Supervisor’s office located at 1200 Franklin Way in Sparks.

June is Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month

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As we’ve learned from the recent Fire Season Outlook, year-round fire season is the new normal in the Lake Tahoe Basin and throughout the country.

Now is the perfect time to learn what to do to prepare your home and family to survive wildfire, and to take action.

To help you with this, the collaborative members of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team are once again conducting Lake Tahoe Wildfire Awareness Month throughout the month of June.

We encourage you to “Prepare Now! Wildfire Knows No Season.”

Plan to attend one of the family-friendly events that are taking place as part of Wildfire Awareness Month.

Fire service representatives and many other experts will be on hand at each of the events to visit with people one-on-one, discuss wildfire prevention and answer preparedness questions. Smokey Bear may even make a guest appearance.

Contact information and other details can be found on the calendar of events at tahoe.livingwithfire.info.

The community events include the following:

— South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue will hold their 5th Annual Wildfire Safety Expo on Saturday, June 9 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the TJ Maxx parking lot located at 2015 Lake Tahoe Blvd., also known as the “Y”.

— Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, Tahoe Network of Fire Adapted Communities along with other partners will hold a Wildfire Community Preparedness Day event on Friday, June 15 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The meet and greet event will take place at the Zephyr Cover Post Office located at 212 Elks Point Road.

— The Whispering Pines community of Incline Village will hold a Shrub Crawl and Block Party on Saturday, June 16. The community work day will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by a pot luck from noon to 3 p.m. with music, games and prizes.

— The U.S. Forest Service and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District want you to Learn S’More About Fire Safety and Fire Safe at Zephyr Cove Beach, on Wednesday, June 27 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. There will be free s’mores for everyone.

— North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will hold their annual Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, June 30 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the main fire station located at 875 Tanager Street in Incline Village.

Seasonal tips to help you prepare your home, family and community for wildfire year-round include:

— Summer is a good time to connect with your neighbors to encourage community
projects to help reduce the wildfire threat, maintain your defensible space and register your home and cell phones with your local emergency response system (often called Reverse 911).

— Fall provides the opportunity to check areas where burning embers might accumulate on your property during a wildfire. The places where the leaves pile up also tend to be where embers would too during a wildfire. Remove any easily-ignited materials such as dried grass from around these areas and clean out leaves, needles and debris from your rain gutters.

— Winter is the perfect time to complete a home inventory, prepare an evacuation plan for you and your household and prepare a to-go bag.

— Spring is when you can begin working on your defensible space clean-up, check structures for any needed improvements to prevent ember entry and practice a family evacuation.

Visitors to the area are also asked to take precautions year-round to prevent starting a wildfire while recreating in the Lake Tahoe Basin’s extensive public lands and national forests. These include tips to:

— Only have campfires in designated fire rings where they are allowed, and always put them out before leaving the campsite.

— Avoid the use of charcoal when barbequing.

— Use an approved spark arrestor when off-roading.

— Leave the fireworks to the professionals.

For more information about the upcoming events, how to prepare for wildfire or to locate your local fire district, visit tahoe.livingwithfire.info.


JoAnne Skelly: Let’s talk weed management

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Managing weeds, particularly with chemicals, is more complicated than most people realize.

A neighbor was spraying cheatgrass recently. He didn’t realize that with the cheatgrass already going to seed and turning brown, his use of chemicals was ineffective and costly in time and money. The seeds will still spread, and he will still have to mow or weed-eat the dead plant residue.

A better course of action would have been to just weed-eat or even pull by hand in the first place. The best strategy would have been to apply a pre-emergent herbicide that targets cheatgrass (not all pre-emergents work on all weeds) in the late fall to early winter before the plants germinated.

To manage weeds effectively, identify the weed to be controlled and understand these important concepts.

Weeds are grasses (such as foxtail, saltgrass, cheatgrass, even lawn grass to name a few) or broadleaf plants (dandelion, tall whitetop, tumbleweed, etc.).

Some plants, such as cheatgrass or redstem filaree, are annual weeds that grow from seeds and live one year.

Others are biennials, usually forming a rosette of leaves the first year and flower stalks and seeds the second year. They include mullein and many thistles.

There are also perennials, such as tall whitetop, Russian knapweed, saltgrass, bluegrass, etc, which live for three years or longer.

Annuals are best managed before they germinate or when they are young. Biennial management usually occurs during the rosette stage.

Because of their persistence, perennial weeds are more challenging to manage. Many will propagate not only from seeds, but also from root or stem pieces. Timing perennial weed management varies depending on the weed. Some are best controlled at seedling stage, others at pre-bloom or post-bloom, with still others somewhere in between.

Be knowledgeable about herbicides. Is an herbicide non-selective (kills not only weeds, but also desirable plants, whether grasses or broadleaves); or is it selective for either grasses (this includes desirable ones) or broadleaf plants?

Does it kill weeds prior to germination (pre-emergent) or must weeds be actively growing (post-emergent)? Is the herbicide translocated (i.e., Roundup® — apply it and it moves through the entire plant killing both leaves and roots) or is it a contact spray, killing the top of the plant, but not the roots?

Is an herbicide a soil sterilant? Be leery of sterilants; they often kill nearby plants and contaminate water, both on and off a property.

Read and understand the entire label before using an herbicide for the safest and most effective results.

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

Carson City Sheriff's arrest log: Deputies make DUI arrest following hit and run

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A 44 year-old Carson City woman was arrested late Friday night at 11:03 p.m. in the 400 block of North Curry Street for misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) and accident hit-and-run, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

According to the report, a Sheriff's deputy was dispatched to the scene of a hit and run accident. Upon arrival, two witnesses reported seeing a female driver accelerate at a high rate of speed and strike a parked Dodge vehicle.

The struck vehicle was unoccupied, on law enforcement observation, with damage to its rear end. Debris from both vehicles was located on the ground near the parked Dodge, the report said.

The suspect vehicle, a gray Subaru, was located by another responding deputy. On observation, the Subaru showed major front-end damage consistent with the damage to the struck Dodge.

A woman was observed sitting on the porch of a residence nearby and the witnesses were brought over to identify the suspect, the report said. The witnesses positively identified the woman on the porch as the driver of the hit-and-run suspect vehicle.

When approached by deputies and asked about the incident, the woman reported her boyfriend was driving the vehicle when it struck the parked Dodge. The witnesses denied there was any male in the vehicle, the report said. They reported the vehicle was only occupied by the female.

Upon striking the vehicle, the suspect reportedly got out of the driver's side of the Subaru and regarded the Dodge vehicle that was hit, the witnesses reported to law enforcement. She then got back into the Subaru and drove off around the corner.

The suspect admitted to consuming alcohol, the report said, a martini at a nearby pub. The interviewing deputy could smell alcohol coming from the suspect, who consented to field sobriety testing (FST), which showed signs of impairment.

A preliminary breath test (PBT) was also consented to, the report said, and the suspect provided a breath-alcohol content sampling of .192 percent.

She was handcuffed at that point and taken into custody, transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $1,000.

In other arrests:

— A 40 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 4:14 a.m. in the 1400 block of North Carson Street on misdemeanor disorderly conduct, obstruction as well as parole-and-probation violation, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

According to the report, law enforcement was dispatched to a business in the area reporting an unwanted subject who was refusing to leave the premises so that the business could close.

The suspect was located in the back alley of the establishment, displaying signs of intoxication such as slurred speech, red, watery eyes, and no control of body movements.

The suspect was observed to be extremely uncooperative with deputies, refusing to identify himself. His behavior was noted to be erratic and non-compliant.

Eventually, he was identified and a records check showed he was active on parole and probation with a no alcohol clause, the report said.

The suspect refused to submit PBT. Parole and probation requested he be placed on a hold for violating his conditions.

The suspect was handcuffed and taken into custody, transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $300.

— A 40 year-old Sparks man was arrested for misdemeanor using marijuana in public at 10:03 p.m. late Friday night after law enforcement arrived at the residence in the 2000 block of West College Parkway to serve an active bench warrant on another subject, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

According to the report, Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the area to serve an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for battery on a 40 year-old Carson City man.

Upon arrival, deputies observed another 40 year-old male subject light up a marijuana cigarette while seated inside a vehicle parked in the public parking lot in front of the residence to be serviced, the report said.

A Sheriff's deputy reported he smelled burning marijuana coming from the vehicle. That subject was detained and handcuffed.

Meanwhile, law enforcement made contact with the wanted subject at his residence, verified his identity and confirmed the warrant issued by the Carson City Justice Court before placing him in handcuffs and taking him into custody.

Both male suspects were transported to the Carson City Jail for booking, each on $500 bail.

— A 27 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 1:25 a.m. at the Carson City Jail for an active felony possession of a controlled substance warrant issued by the First Judicial District Court in Carson City, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Gregory Alan Vincent was transported to the Carson City Jail by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, having been picked up on the outstanding bench warrant. A records check confirmed the warrant for failing to appear on the charge of felony possesion of a controlled substance.

He was then taken into custody and booked into the Carson City Jail. No bail.

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.

Chautauqua of John Steinbeck and Star Party at Dangberg Historic Park

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Chautauquan Tom Lorentzen will portray American author John Steinbeck at 6:30 p.m., followed by stargazing with the Astronomical Society of Nevada at 9:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 13 at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

John Steinbeck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. Among his classic works are The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, and Of Mice and Men. The year 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of his death. Although most recognized for his fiction, Steinbeck also wrote non-fiction.

In this presentation, John Steinbeck returns to life through the power of modern technology to reflect upon his life and writings, as well as what has happened in the 50 years since his death.

Steinbeck’s focus is on his last two books (both non-fiction), Travels with Charley, In Search of America, and America and Americans.

Tom Lorentzen has performed as John Steinbeck before several audiences in California. Lorentzen is a former member of the National Board to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, as well as a former longtime resident of Nevada.

He is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno and presently serves on the National Advisory Committee to the Eisenhower Memorial Commission in Washington, D.C.

Beginning at 9 p.m., the Astronomical Society of Nevada will host a “Star Party” with telescope viewing. The evening will begin with a brief introduction and a lesson on using a telescope. The ASN will make their telescopes available for the public to look into, but everyone is welcome to bring their own.

Visitors are encouraged to bring bug repellent, a flashlight with a red lens (no white light please), and a blanket or lawn chair. This event is open to the public and free to attend.

This event is also made possible with the assistance of Nevada Humanities, an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The full Dangberg Summer Festival event schedule is available at dangberghomeranch.org.

These are outdoor events, and visitors should bring their own seating. Please no dogs, legitimate service animals only. The park is located at 1450 Hwy 88, one-quarter mile north of the Carson Valley Veterinary Hospital.

Chaves fire burning 1,500 acres of BLM land near Stagecoach, Dayton

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Monday updates to this story can be found here.
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UPDATE MONDAY MORNING: Lyon County and Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch reports the Chaves Fire has burned between 1,200 to 1,500 acres.

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UPDATE: 07:30PM: The Chaves Fire has now burned about 400 acres of BLM land near Stagecoach and Dayton. Fire crews with BLM, Nevada Division of Forestry and Central Lyon County Fire Protection District, among others, are on scene battling the blaze.
Follow this breaking news story on KTVN or KOLO-TV Channel 8 in Reno.
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UPDATE: 5:55PM: The Chaves Fire has now grown to more than 350 acres, according to reports from KTVN Channel 2 News in Reno.
Multiple firefighting agencies led by the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District are working on the wildfire in the area of Fort Churchill Road, Break-A-Heart Road and Hodges.
Both Fort Churchill Road and Break-A-Heart Road are closed to public access.
BLM officials report the fire has multiple fronts and is spreading in different directions. Lyon County has been called along with three air units from Winnemucca to assist.
Officials report conditions are currently dry and windy, making firefighting efforts difficult. Homes are threatened; however, no one is being forced to evacuate yet. Firefighters are stationed at the homes.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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A brush engine crew with the Carson City Fire Department has been dispatched to the Stagecoach area in Lyon County to assist with structure protection as crews there fight a brush fire located south of Break-A-Heart Road at Fort Churchill Road.

The fire, dubbed the "Chavez Fire" by the Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch Center, has reported grown from 25 acres to 125 acres in size, as of last report, and is located on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) land.

Here’s the catch: Aces stow secret weapons behind plate

Carson City area road report for week of June 4-10

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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 4-10.

Work will continue on the Downtown Curry Streetscape Project. For specific details regarding traffic impacts as a result of the project, please refer to http://www.carsonproud.com/ for more information. This source will be updated weekly throughout the duration of the project.

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

— William Street will be closed between Minnesota Street and Carson Street, Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— Stewart Street will be closed between William Street and Roop Street, Tuesday-Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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

— Edmonds Drive may have reduced lanes between Fairview Drive and Snyder Avenue, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Delays may be experienced.

— Snyder Avenue may have reduced lanes between Edmonds Drive and Bigelow Drive, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Delays may be experienced.

— Medical Parkway may have reduced lanes between Carson Street and Presti Lane, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— College Parkway may have reduced lanes between Carson Street and Ormsby Boulevard, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

— Stewart Street may have reduced lanes between Little Lane and William Street, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Delays may be experienced.

— William Street may have reduced lanes between Minnesota Street and Carson Street, Monday and Thursday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Delays may be experienced.

— Sierra Vista Lane will have reduced lanes between Pinion Hills Road and Rio Vista Lane, Monday-Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 30 minutes delays may be experienced between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Special Events:

— Downtown Revival Classic Car Show: Curry Street will be closed between Second Street and Fourth Street, Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.

— Capital City Brewfest: Carson Street will be closed from Robinson Street and Fifth Street, Saturday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Nevada Highway Patrol detains one at gun point after shots fired at Carson City Denny's

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Carson City Emergency Dispatch reported shots fired at Denny's Restaurant, 2299 N. Carson Street in Carson City, shortly after 9 p.m. Sunday.

Nevada Highway Patrol is reported to have had one suspect held at gun point at the location. Carson City Sheriff's deputies were on scene to assist.

Additional units were called off, though, as the situation appeared to have stabilized.

The call began as a reported road-rage incident in Washoe Valley, dispatch reported.

There are no injuries were reported from shots being fired, and suspect appears to have been successfully detained. The incident no longer poses a public threat.

No other details at this time.


Monday, June 4: What's happening around Carson City

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Event Date: 
June 4, 2018 (All day)

Happy Monday and welcome to the work week Carson City, we are now celebrating the fourth day of June, on our way toward the first day of summer in 17 days.
Here's what happening around town:

— The Vietnam Moving Wall at the Eastside Memorial Park: 1600 Buckeye, Minden (wall available for public access through 3 p.m. Monday, June 4; Come out and pay your respects to the men and women that lost their lives in the Vietnam War)

— Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (8am-6pm)

— Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D work featuring 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)

— “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)

— True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)

— High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)

— CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)

— Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse

— All Day Happy Hour in the Fox’ Den at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm)

— Live Music with the Hoboes featuring Brother Dave on Octaplex, CW on old time banjo, and The Doctor on bones at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm; see the live broadcast on the A to Zen Facebook Page)

— Martini Monday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half priced martinis)

— High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginners Class 5:30pm-6:30pm, Intermediate Swing lesson 6:30pm-7:30pm, $8 each class; Free open dancing 7:30pm-10pm)

— Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Meghan at the Luv ‘N Light Studio inside Sierra Acupuncture and Healing Arts: 512 N. Division St (5:30pm-6:30; suggested donation $12; This class offers elements of challenge for the next level yogi, as well as modifications for the beginner leaving the student with a sense of peace and serenity).

— Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group at Unity of the Sierra, 1933 California Street, off Fairview (Beginners Mind 5:30pm-6:30pm; Sitting quietly in meditation 6:45pm-8:15pm; no charge, donations always appreciated)

— Carson City Host Lions Club weekly lunch meeting at Tito's Mexican Restaurant: 444 E Williams (6pm; for more information, call Tim at 775-885-7033; First meeting of the month at 6pm, all other weeks 12pm)

— Live Music with Steve Lord in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)

— Tabletop Game Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm-9pm; drink specials for players; games rotate weekly)

— Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Fox Brewpub (8pm-close; all ages; drink specials)

As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.

CHS Robotics Team prepare to host summer camp

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CARSON CITY — Summer provides both opportunity and challenges — opportunity for kids to have fun, and challenges for parents to find ways to fill time. The Carson High School robotics team, Cyber Mafia has a solution for both kids and parents: robotics camp.

As it did last year, FIRST Tech Challenge team 5687 Cyber Mafia, will hold a robotics camp the week of June 11-15. The team has partnered with the Sierra Nevada Junior Optimist International Club, a group dedicated to serving the community through the promotion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), to provide a fun and stimulating week of activities. The focus will be on building and programming robots, but there will be plenty of interesting science-related diversions, too.

The camp is divided into a morning session for younger kids (with K-4 the suggested target grades) and an afternoon session for older kids (4– 8). The younger campers will work with LEGO WeDo robotics kits, and the older campers will work with LEGO Mindstorms.

Cyber Mafia is using the camp as both a way to connect with the community and raise funds for next season. This past season, the team took second place in the state. The team’s goal for next season is to advance to the World Championship, as it did in 2017.

In keeping with its goal of community-wide involvement, Cyber Mafia also has partnered with Western Nevada College, which will be providing the venue for the camps. If you would like to learn more about the camps or register, please visit the websites here of Cyber Mafia and Sierra Nevada JOI Club.

Fourth Annual Sassabration scheduled for July 14 in Carson City

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Sassabration, an annual celebration of diversity, is returning to Carson City July 14 in the parking lot of Carson Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Old Hot Springs Road.

Now in its fourth year, Sassabration draws hundreds to the venue featuring live music, dance, fun activities, food and craft or product vendors.

Event founders Jayme Watts and Tony Fish, owners of Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City, started the celebration as a way to reach out and say thank you to their community for supporting them.

But it has grown into a region-wide celebration of diversity and equality.

"Our mission is to support equality, diversity and community by hosting this annual fundraiser for local organizations that support the LGBTQ community," said Watts, who is also director of Sassabration, Inc., a federally-registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization. "It is a family-friendly event featuring live music, food and vendors."

Sassafras is co-hosting this year's celebration with Shoe Tree Brewing Company and Carson Hot Springs Resort, she said.

Over the past four years, Sassabration has successfully raised more than $7,000 for local charities. Organizations benefitting from this year's proceeds include Carson Region PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), TAG (Transgender Allies Group) and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City, Watts said.

"Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 to benefit organizations," she said. "Since inception in 2015, Sassabration has become a well-known event in Carson City and surrounding Northern Nevada communities, but we want to get bigger and better in 2018."

Live music line-up will feature at least a dozen bands and musical acts, including Sapphic Musk, Year of the Fist, Roxxy Collie, Rooftop Becky, Hickr'y Switch, Canyon White, Southbound Train, Tom Miller, Eddie and the Subtitles, Lacey Mattison, Chimera belly dancing troupe led by Paradise Salon and Spa co-owner Starr Nixdorf, as well as rock side show/freak show Asylum.

Also committed to the event are Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve and Grand Marshal Adam Whitney.

As in years past, Sassabration opens with an 11 a.m. parade starting at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King Street, and ending in the Carson Hot Springs Resort parking lot. The parade is dubbed a "Drag Race Bike Ride," featuring bicycles, cars and even roller skates.

On-site festivities are scheduled to start at noon at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road as soon as parade revelers arrive and run until 10 p.m. Saturday, July 14.

Sassabration 2018 has signed about 15 vendors so far, Watts said, a mix of crafters and social services agencies.

She is looking to add more vendors and sponsors before the July 14 celebration.

To become a sponsor or sign up as a vendor of the 2018 Sassabration, contact Watts at 775-884-4471 or sassabration@gmail.com.

Visit the event page on Facebook or visit the Sassafras web site for more information.

Nevada Parole and Probation most wanted fugitive apprehended in Reno

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One of Nevada Division of Parole and Probation’s most wanted fugitives was apprehended in the Reno area May 29 by members of the Nevada U.S. Marshals Service Pacific Southwest Regional Task Force.

Jonathan Bayne was arrested in February 2010 and convicted of possession of a controlled substance after police found heroin and cocaine on him. Bayne absconded from supervision less than a month following his release into parole in November of 2017.

He was placed on the Most Wanted list due to his lengthy criminal history with drug-related arrests for both possession and sales, according to a Nevada Department of Public Safety news release. Bayne was booked into the Washoe County Detention Center following his apprehension last week.

The Nevada USMS Task Force brings together the resources and expertise of state, local, and federal agencies in a coordinated effort to arrest dangerous and violent fugitives. The Fugitive Task Force is led by the U.S. Marshals and is comprised of Deputy U.S. Marshals, Nevada Division of Parole and Probation, investigators from the Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Chaves Fire east of Dayton in Lyon County grows overnight

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BREAKING NEWS 5:47PM: The cause of the fire burning in Lyon County was determined to be by target shooting, County Manager Jeff Page reports. The fire is 75 percent contained at this time and night operations will be in place.
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UPDATE: As of 1:45 Monday afternoon, the fire was around 3,000 acres with 50 percent containment. Crews are building a line around the fire with dozers, handcrews and aircraft. There are no evacuation orders in place, no reported injuries or structures threatened or damaged, said Lyon County Manager Jeff Page.

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The Chaves Fire east of Dayton has grown to 2,955 acres and is 50 percent contained as of around 10 a.m. Monday, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch and Central Lyon County Fire Protection District via Facebook. It's burning mostly on private property near U.S. 50, Ft. Churchill Road and Breakaheart Road.

Two Type-2 Helicopters, one air attack, six engines and over 100 Firefighters from neighboring agencies are on scene. Fire agencies urge people to avoid the area and give crews space to work.

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