I have long found it impossible to decide which Carson City event is my favorite: forever waffling between Nevada Day and the Taste of Downtown. Seeing as the annual parade is still months away, I’m going to side with ‘The Taste’ purely for its timeliness. With over forty local eateries participating, multiple raffles at downtown shops, and seven bands rocking every corner of the event, it’s practically impossible to have a bad time. This might be the biggest happening in town, but it’s by no means the only good time: read on for all this weekend’s options.

SATURDAY:

• — Flapjack Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s: 3300 S. Carson St (8am-10am; $10 includes pancakes, eggs, bacon and juice; benefit for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to aid in their mission to find cures for pediatric cancers)
• — Dayton Pigs Desert Cleanup – Meet in front of Calvary Chapel Church on Enterprise Way in Dayton (8am-10am; From there, we will be hitting the trails, clearing out couches, appliances, etc; Bring a truck/trailer, work gloves, and water - First aid kit, eye protection, dust mask, rake, and shovel recommended, and don't wear your favorite shoes; Trash cans, extra trash bags, and shovels are always welcome - If you bring an empty trailer and get it loaded, we'll cover the dump fees; Dayton Pigs is a community effort to rid our beautiful wild spaces of trash left behind from out-of-control illegal dumping)
• — 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)
• — Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots and Shoots: 60 Second Ave - across from Pizza Factory, Dayton (9am-1pm; able to accept WIC, SNAP, USDA Senior Citizen Coupons, cash, etc)
• — Junior Naturalist Program at the Silver Saddle Ranch: 2648 Carson River Road (9am-12pm; Children of all ages are welcome to join a Park Ranger learn about local ecology, wildlife, and hiking safety! Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes for activities and a short hike)

Downtown always gets an early start on the weekend. Head down to the Third and Curry Farmers Market for some yummy produce. Genoa and Dayton host their own Saturday markets, so fresh from the farm isn’t far, where ever you’re at.

• — Motor Car Weekend: Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car and the 1910 McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited motor car rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and motor car fares will also be available)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Northern Nevada Pond Club annual Self-Guided Pond Tour (Carson ponds 9am-1pm, Douglas ponds 12pm-4pm; Enjoy amazing local Koi ponds, water features, beautiful yards and amazing landscaping; $10, $15 per couple: Tickets available at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City and Valley Garden Center in Gardnerville; Exact addresses provided with tickets; For more information contact Bev Fricke 775-265-7765 or Sharon Dunk at 775-267-0336)
• — In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic at Dayton New Life Foursquare Church: 202 Six Mile Canyon Rd, Dayton (Must check-in 9am-12pm; first come first seen - if you are checked in by noon, you will be seen; Flu Shots, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedists and specialty doctors available; NO narcotics, NO disability or legal evaluations)
• — Sixth annual Comstock Classic Car Show in Miner’s Park: North E St/Mill St, Virginia City (registration 9am -11am, $20; show 10am-5pm; awards 2pm; food, music, raffle prizes)
• — Christmas in July event: 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/ ; Riders who attend the event will be offered discounted merchandise, a magical experience and a special surprise for the The Polar Express 2018 debut)
• — 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)
• — 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)
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm AND during the Levitt Amp Concerts 6pm-10pm)
• — Gypsy Caravan at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; bohemian chic theme)
• — Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:30am; Registration required HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4234892 ; Learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Each month will focus on a new skill; intended for middle school students; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Wheel House’s Fourth Anniversary Bash at the Mills Park Skate Park (11am-5pm; everyone welcome; live music, raffle, skate demos, competitions, giveaways, and more)

Happy Anniversary to Carson’s very own skate shop, the Wheel House. Help them celebrate at Mills Park where you’ll be treated to live music, giveaways, and skate demos.

• — Live Music featuring Alias Smith unplugged at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (11am-2pm; Alias Smith is quickly becomming - for lack of a better term - the best 'Party Band' in Northern Nevada)
• — Friend Speed Dating at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (11:30am-12:30pm; Adults ages 50 and over are invited to this low-key social event; Attendees will be given a set amount of time to chat with each of the other attendees. The “getting to know you” period will be followed by food and refreshments)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)
• — Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater’s production of Agatha Christie’s ’The Mousetrap’ at The Annex at the Carson Valley Arts Council Building: 1572 Hwy 395 N, Minden- next to Coffee on Main (1pm-3pm; for three women and five men; for further information, call 775-292-0939)
• — Summer Saturday Family Movies series: The Aristocats at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated G; 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)
• — Live Music featuring Dewey Paul Moffitt at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (3pm-5pm)
• — Toast of the Canyon Wine Tasting Train with special guests the Nevada Civil War Volunteers and John Tyson: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Arrive at 4:30pm, Steam train leaves the Depot at 5pm and returns around 6pm; $25, includes snacks with a glass of white wine; call 775-291-0208 or 877-724-5007 for tickets)
• — Summer Concert and Ice Cream Social with the Capital City Community Band at the First Presbyterian Church: corner of W. Musser/N. Nevada St. (5pm; free admission, donations always appreciated)
• — Live Music with Sandra ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — 25th Annual Taste of Downtown: from Telegraph Square to Tenth Street (5:30pm-9pm Tasting, 5:30pm-10pm Live Music; Limited Tickets available for $45 beginning at 11am at the Advocates to End Domestic Violence Info/Will Call booth at 1oo N. Carson St, in front of the Attorney General's office; seven live bands, 15 downtown shops/galleries, and over 40 restaurants participating; all proceeds benefit the Advocates to End Domestic Violence)
• — Free Outdoor Community Concert: SambaDá - part of the Levitt AMP Music Series on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (vendors/food trucks 6pm, NAA Art Gallery open 6pm-10pm, concert begins 7pm; Free; Bring your own chair or use one of ours; Food trucks and bars will be available; kids activities and a bounce house but parents must stay with their children at all times; Pets on leashes are welcomed; Based in the rich musical traditions of Brazil, SambaDá also references salsa and cumbia, and blends them playfully with funk and reggae beats)

It's all about downtown today, no way around it. The Taste of Downtown has the whole community wining, dining, dancing, and mingling. Samba’Da brings a little bit of Brazil to the stage at the Brewery Arts Center for tonight’s free concert. If you have a hankering for the haunted, join in the Ghost Walking Tour that takes you down a spirited memory lane.

• — 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)
• — Live Music: Kristen Hoffman in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages welcome; Growing up loving music and the theater, she will be bringing favorites from Disney classics and Broadway musicals like "Beauty and the Beast", "Les Miserables", "The Little Mermaid", "Wicked", and many more)
• — Live Music with the Joey Carmon Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Douglas High All-class Reunion at TJ’s Corral Outdoor Amphitheater at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (7pm-10pm; $10; Live music by the Trippin King Snakes; Open to all DHS past students, admin, parents and friends; hosted by DHS Class of 1988)
• — Live Music with Erik Clark on the Washoe Camp Saloon outdoor stage: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; drink specials, Tejaro Mexican Grill food truck; 21+ only in the bar and/or the beer garden)
• — "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (7pm; $15; A a modern and delightful spin on Shakespeare’s classic tale of mixed up love brought together with a wonderful dose of pop culture music; A Pipers Players community theater production promoted in conjunction with Reno's Artown)
• — 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)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (sundown-11pm; free to participate; guided star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Comedian Anderi Bailey 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 Greg Austin’s Southern Justice Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring Just Us in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music featuring One Way Street at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — 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)

I won’t blame anyone for being a little worn-down today. In addition to the heat and the smoke, the Taste of Downtown can be a little too much fun. Find some inner peace during Bookworm Yoga at the Library. The V and T Steam Train will take you on a beautiful ride to Virginia City and back; this weekend, to help kick off the upcoming Polar Express, there will be a short detour to the North Pole. Join the Capital City Community Band at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville for a free concert and free ice cream, too.

SUNDAY:

• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (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)
• — Motor Car Weekend: Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car and the 1910 McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited motor car rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and motor car fares will also be available)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — 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)
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Christmas in July event: 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/ ; Riders who attend the event will be offered discounted merchandise, a magical experience and a special surprise for the The Polar Express 2018 debut)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Gypsy Caravan at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-4pm; bohemian chic theme)
• — 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)
• — Guided Walk to the Hanging Tree at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa (1pm-2pm; free, open to all ages; Join a park interpreter for a one-mile guided walk to the infamous “hanging tree,” and hear the tragic story of how “Nevada justice” was carried out on the morning on November 25, 1897, participants will also stop and discuss some of the beautiful historic properties located along the route, and their connection to the Mormon Station trading post; Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and bring water)
• — Jack DiCarlo's Musical Stylings at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; an elegant performer with a guitar gently coaxing the listener into a happy place)
• — Flashback Cinema: Batman (1989) 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)
• — "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (2pm; $15; A a modern and delightful spin on Shakespeare’s classic tale of mixed up love brought together with a wonderful dose of pop culture music; A Pipers Players community theater production promoted in conjunction with Reno's Artown)
• — Backpacks, Shoes and You at Fuji Park (2pm-4pm; free backpacks and shoes for school-aged kids; Games, Giveaways, Popsicles and More; hosted by the LifePoint Church)
• — Backpacks, Shoes and You at Lampe Park, 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville (2pm-4pm; free backpacks and shoes for school-aged kids; Games, Giveaways, Popsicles and More; hosted by the LifePoint Church)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Summer Concert with the Capital City Community Band and Ice Cream Social at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (4pm; free admission, donations always appreciated)
• — 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/ )
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5pm-8pm)
• — Live Music featuring Steve Lord in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: Batman (1989) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)

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.

Comedian Travis Nelson will be headlining at the Carson Comedy Club located inside the Carson Nugget at 507 N Carson St Carson City on July 27-28, 2018. Show starts at 8 p.m. and doors open up at 7:15 p.m.

Travis has made a name for himself touring across the United States and Canada bouncing between comedy clubs, theaters, colleges, cruise ships, and a million different bar gigs.

As well as being a host of the popular "Docu-Commentary podcast, he regularly performs on military bases with the Laugh Catchers Comedy Tour, Boob Tour for Breast Cancer, Raise the Woof for the SPCA. Travis has performed in the Seattle International Comedy Competition, the Cape Fear Comedy Festival, the Westside Comedy Showdown in Santa Monica, and more.

Purchase tickets at the Winners Club in the Carson Nugget or at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3501449 (Friday Night) or at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3501463

CARSON CITY — The US Forest Service projects as many as 26 million trees will die this year from drought or beetles, and that estimate is down from 27 million in 2017 and a peak of more than 60 million in 2016. Average global temperatures are rising, and some models show as much as a 7 degree increase in average annual temperature in the Sierra Nevada mountains by the end of the century.

Go here for the full story.

Reno Lumber, a wholesale lumber supplier in the Truckee Meadows, is expanding its retail operations to Carson City and changing its name to Reno Carson Lumber, said General Manager Chris Fleiner.

The company purchased 4.8 acres located at 3691 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City for a lumber yard, and broke ground on a new 2,000 square-foot retail facility in April 2018.

Completion of the new Reno Carson Lumber yard and store is anticipated at the end of August, Fleiner said, and should be open for business immediately afterward.

"We're very excited about being down there," he said. "We feel that's where the growth is going."

Fleiner said the spike in commerce at the Reno Tahoe Industrial Complex (TRIC) off USA Parkway in Storey County is fueling growth along the U.S. Highway 50 East corridor between Silver Springs and Dayton, Fleiner said, and the company has been increasing its business in that region of Northern Nevada.

"We'd been looking at Carson for quite some time," he said. "We've been doing more and more business down south over the past few years. We feel there's a big enough market there to get ourselves going."

Reno Carson Lumber sells all dimensions of lumber, including siding and paneling, to meet the needs of commercial home builders and home improvement weekend warriors alike, Fleiner said.

"Basically we sell anything to build a house," he said, "minus the hardware."

Fleiner said Reno Carson Lumber focuses on getting products at the best prices for its customers, due in large part to its connections with other businesses in its building construction network.

"We have our buying power and we have better buying opportunities, because we buy by volume and we offer free delivery," he said. "We've put ‌in a lot of investment and we're looking forward to it paying off for us."

Visit Reno Carson Lumber online for more information or call 775-329-9663.

A building permit valued at $750,000 has been purchased through the Carson City Building Division by Quick Quack Car Wash, a Roseville, CA-based service chain with 50 locations in five western states.

A new Carson City franchise, planned on about 3.4 acres at the corner of East College Parkway and Retail Court across from Del Taco and right off the Interstate 580 freeway, would be the company's first in Nevada.

Quick Quack Car Wash, founded in 2004 and renamed in 2008, built its business model on the values of being fast, clean, loved and everywhere, according to the corporate web site.

"Apart from a quick and entertaining car wash experience, Quick Quack is best known for unlimited car wash memberships, free vacuums and exceptional customer service from sharp looking, tie-clad team members," the web site stated. "Quick Quack takes pride in being regularly recognized as 'The Best' or 'The Favorite' car wash in every community where a Quick Quack can be found."

The company said it also prides itself on being a leader in environmentally-friendly and sustainable business practices.

"Cleanliness is one of our company values and we believe that this extends beyond just a clean car," the company web site stated.

Technology plays a large part in keeping with a clean business practice.

"We invest in high-tech equipment for speed and safety," the company stated. "Quick Quack Car Wash's state-of-the-art car wash equipment does the heavy lifting and the 'dirty work.'"

Most Quick Quack Car Wash locations are open seven days a week, year-round, except Christmas and Thanksgiving. Hours are typically 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. during the summer and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in winter.

Attempts to reach the company for comment on expected completion and opening dates have been unsuccessful thus far. Visit Quick Quack Car Wash online for more information about the company and its service.

I've often mused that I should be cloned so that I can be everywhere I need to be at the same time.

But nobody thus far has come knocking on my door offering millions of dollars for the right to duplicate me. That's probably a good thing, though, because I'm not so sure the world is ready for carbon copies of me wandering around.

Short of DNA splicing, Microsoft Office gives users the ability to perform multiple tasks at once, essentially allowing them to work simultaneously on different projects at the same time.

This is done by changing the views within a Microsoft Office document.

Under the view ribbon, multiple options can be found that essentially let a user be in two or more places at once.

There is the split screen tool, which permits users to see different parts of the same document. You can be working on one page while viewing another at the same time.

The split screen works well for Microsoft Word; but not so much for MS Excel, the spreadsheet of which gets divided into quadrants when the split screen function is used. This can be confusing for the user.

Split screen also doesn't allow the user to view two spreadsheets within the same workbook at the same time, either.

I suggest utilizing the side-by-side, new window and arrange all functions instead.

The side-by-side tool gives users the ability to view two different documents at once, arranged vertically side-by-side one another.

Opening a new window creates a second instance of the same document; not to be confused with creating a copy, because any edits or changes you make in one instance shows up in the additional instances that are opened.

The new window function simply lets the user see and work in different parts of the same document simultaneously. Users can then arrange their view of these instances using the arrange all function. Window views can be set up vertically or horizontally, depending on user preference.

The arrange all tool also gives users the ability to view different documents on the screen simultaneously and arrange their views according to individual preferences.

I advise deactivating synchronous scrolling, which is usually activated automatically when clicking on the view side-by-side function. Synchronous scrolling means that, as you scroll down the pane of one window, you will simultaneously scroll down the second one, too.

To me, this defeats the purpose of being able to work in two places at the same time, because the different windows are acting as one.

But, as I've said before, to each their own. Microsoft Office provides a seemingly endless tool box of options, many of which can be customized for each user.

Unlike clones, no two individuals or their preferences are exactly alike.

Microsoft gives us the feeling of being in two places at the same time, without actually having to splice our DNA. And that's a very good thing.

Brett Fisher is a writer and Microsoft Office Specialist instructor residing in Carson City.

UPDATE: 11:32 AM: One lane of eastbound William Street between Humboldt and Gold Dust Way has been reopened to traffic, law enforcement on scene report.
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Carson City emergency crews are responding to a motorcycle trike versus automobile accident that occurred on East William Street and Gold Dust Way.

According to Carson City Dispatch, the motorcycle rider is laying in the road, but is conscious and breathing, complaining of a possible back injury.

The accident is blocking traffic, which is being diverted onto Humboldt Way off. Carson City Sheriff's deputies have shut down Gold Dust Way and the eastbound lanes of East William Street to Humboldt Way.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area due to traffic delays.

Sierra Music Society is pleased to announce that the always popular “P’Opera!” is planning a fun-filled evening with its “P’Opera! Walks the Red Carpet” at Napa-Sonoma South in Reno at 7671 S. Virginia Street on Sunday, Aug. 19.

Treat yourself, your friends, and your family to a delightful evening as “P’Opera!” fills the room with a vast selection of award-winning songs.

There are two shows to choose from: 5 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. for $35 per person. Order your food and beverages separately from a delectable selection of items at Napa-Sonoma South to complete the dinner/theatre experience.

This multi-talented group transcends all expectations with their beautiful voices, close harmonies, and fun choreography. Performing to sold-out houses on a regular basis, their mission is to delight and entertain you.

If you are not yet a “P’Opera!” aficionado, you soon will be! Please visit our website: www.poperanv.org

Reservations may be made at our website or by calling 775-233-5105. Sierra Music Society is a 501(c)3 nonprofit company.

UPDATE: 1:15PM: The Target Fire at the Carson City rifle range is now contained, Carson City Fire Department incident command reported, and crews are now in mop-up stage.
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UDPATE: 12:58PM: Carson City fire crews have stopped forward progress on the Target Fire at the Carson City rifle range, according to Carson City Fire Department incident command.

Witnesses on scene are reporting to Carson City Dispatch that the fire appears to be burning east from the range along a 400 yard-line and about two acres in size.

Carson City Fire Department has requested additional resource support from East Fork Fire and Bureau of Land Management.

UPDATE: 4:45PM: At 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Gardnerville, moving north at 10 mph. Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Brief heavy rain is also possible with this storm. Outflow winds could reach as far northwest as South Lake Tahoe.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Strong storms may produce very heavy rainfall, hail and outflow winds of 50 miles per hour (mph) or more.

Lightning is a dangerous hazard to boaters, hikers and golfers. Be prepared to seek shelter immediately if storms develop near your location.

During a thunderstorm, seek shelter inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows. Hikers and campers should seek shelter in a vehicle if possible.

Locations impacted include Reno, Carson City, communities around the Lake Tahoe Basin, South Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville, and Virginia City.

It was a windy car show, but we had 78 cars that didn't get blown away. Thank you to Johnny Rockets to be our host for this show. They actually did two shows with wind both times and a good turnout. Thank you again. Bill B.

UPDATE: 12:57PM: Firefighters on scene have located the source of the smoke, which appears to be coming from an elevator motor. Crews are working to stop the smoke.
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Carson City Firefighters have responded to an activated fire alarm and smoke investigation call at 400 West King Street in Carson City, across from the Brewery Arts Center and near the corner of Division Street.

According to firefighters on scene, there is considerable smoke coming from the first floor area where the heating and air conditioning units are located.

A 36 year-old Anadarko, Oklahoma, woman was arrested early Friday morning at 1:15 a.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street on two counts of misdemeanor battery and one count of felony interfering with witness reporting a crime, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Ashley Marie Passi was taken into custody after Sheriff's deputies were called to a business on report of a verbally aggressive female subject.

Upon arrival, law enforcement officers made contact with two female subjects, including Passi, both of whom were upset with store employees who they said had asked them to leave the premises because of their race, the arrest report said.

Passi continued to yell at store employees who were standing at the entrance to the business while the deputies were interviewing her and the other female subject.

Passi yelled, "I don't give a f---" during the interview and insisted store employees were in the wrong. She also put her arms in front of her multiple times, stating "Just arrest me, because you're going to do so anyway."

Store employees were also interviewed, reporting that one of the female subjects was having a verbal argument with a male inside the store. Staff approached them and instructed them to leave, because they were causing a scene, the report said.

The male left the store, but the female remained, yelling about her freedom of speech. She eventually walked out of the store after staff warned her that authorities would be called if she did not leave, the report said.

The female yelled about white people to other customers as she walked out into the parking lot toward her vehicle.

Staff called Carson City Dispatch at that point, the report said.

As staff members waited at the store entrance, Passi got out of the vehicle and approached the store employees, yelling at them and eventually hitting one female employee in the jaw, knocking the cell phone out of her hand as she was calling dispatch back.

Passi then approached a male employee, who was also trying to call dispatch from his cell phone, and slapped him on his cheeks and nose using both of her hands. His phone was also knocked out of his hands.

She then walked back to the vehicle in the parking lot, where law enforcement had subsequently made contact with both female subjects.

The employees signed citizen arrest forms to press charges against Passi, who was then detained in handcuffs and taken into custody by Sheriff's deputies.

Security footage at the store showed Passi hitting both employees and knocking cell phones out of their hands, preventing them from completing their 9-1-1 calls to dispatch.

Passi was transported to the Carson City Jail for booking. Bail: $5,000.

In other arrests:

— A 30 year-old transient man was arrested Friday morning at 6:08 a.m. in the area of U.S. Highway 50 East and Flint Drive on multiple felony offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said, including commercial and vehicle burglary, possession of stolen credit cards and destruction of property valued at more than $5,000.

According to the arrest report, Jacobe Aaron Kenneston was taken into custody after a Sheriff's deputy responded to a burglary call at a business in East Carson City.

The reporting party (RP) reported to Carson City Dispatch that when he arrived at work early Friday morning, he noticed lights on inside the business. Upon entering the premises, the RP also noted that office doors, cabinets and desk drawers were left open, and it appeared that they had been gone through by someone.

The RP further stated that he heard yelling coming from the inside the business, the arrest report said, and the suspect was observed leaving out of a kitchen door, yelling and waving his arms. The suspect then followed the RP outside of the building.

When asked what he was doing there, the suspect did not respond and began walking westbound on U.S. Highway 50 East, the report said.

As a Sheriff's deputy approached the area, the suspect was observed walking westbound along the highway continuing to wave his arms in the air. The deputy stopped and made contact with the suspect, who was identified as Kenneston.

The RP was then asked to respond to the deputy's location, where Kenneston was positively identified by the witness.

Kenneston was then detained in handcuffs, and a subsequent search of Kenneston's person recovered two credit cards with another person's name on them as well as several debit gift cards, the report said.

Kenneston was transported to the Carson City Jail, where he then agreed to speak with law enforcement.

Kenneston admitted to being inside the fence of the property, but was unable to describe how he got inside. He also stated he was not inside any building, but then admitted to being inside of a shop.

Kenneston was booked on multiple felony charges. Bail: $20,000.

— A 24 year-old Reno man was arrested Friday night at 7:26 p.m. in the area of North Roop and East Long streets on a pair of felony bench warrants, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, as well as misdemeanor obstructing and drug paraphernalia possession offenses.

Erik Torres Mendoza was taken into custody after Sheriff's deputies responded to a call about an intoxicated subject.

The RP told Carson City Dispatch that a male subject, a former client, had come to the location and told her he was a wanted person, the arrest report said. He also left a knife in the bathroom.

Upon arrival, law enforcement observed the male subject behind some trees. He identified himself verbally to officers and asked, "What's going on?"

As Mendoza looked at the Sheriff's deputies, though, he then started to run. Officers yelled for him to stop, but he ran between a thrift store and some apartment buildings in the area, causing deputies to lose sight of him, the report said.

Deputies then ran in another direction to try and cut off the suspect. Mendoza then appeared in front of one deputy, who drew his weapon and gave commands to stop, put his hands up and get on the ground, the report said.

Mendoza initially complied, but then got up. He was commanded again to get on the ground. Mendoza kept his hands in the air, but did not comply.

At that point, a second deputy arrived and drew his taser. Mendoza finally complied with commands to get on the ground, the report said.

He was detained in handcuffs and searched. During the suspect search, deputies recovered two glass pipes wrapped in paper recognized as methamphetamine pipes.

The suspect talked to law enforcement after being transported to the Carson City Jail. His identity was run through a records check, which confirmed an outstanding arrest warrant issued out of Placer County, CA, as well as an active priority 5 warrant from the Nevada Parole and Probation Division.

Mendoza was booked into the Carson City Jail with a no bail hold from Nevada Parole and Probation.

— A 31 year-old Reno man was arrested Friday evening at 6:10 p.m. in the 2600 block of U.S. Highway 50 East on felony drug possession with intent to sell, as well as misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Alando Scott Adams was taken into custody after a traffic stop in which Sheriff's deputies observed a gray BMW fail to come to a stop at a posted stop sign intersection.

Upon making the stop, a Sheriff's deputy observed the silhouettes of the driver, front passenger and a rear passenger moving and looking around inside of the vehicle, the arrest report said.

Contact was made with the driver, identified as Adams, who was instructed to roll down his dark-tinted windows. Two 14 year-old minor were observed and identified as the passengers, the report said.

Adams was observed to have a wad of cash in different currency denominations in his lap. He said the cash was going to be used for purchasing gas for the vehicle.

Adams was asked to exit the vehicle for further questioning. He gave law enforcement consent to search and remove contents from a pocket, which contained another wad of cash, the report said.

A lunch box was observed inside of the vehicle, and when deputies asked Adams what was inside of it, he stated, "lunch."

Consent was given to search the lunch box, but as Adams was giving it to law enforcement, he removed a sunglasses case before dropping it. He was told to stop before he could reach down to pick it up, the report said.

When asked what was inside of the case, Adams said it was marijuana. Two small plastic bags of marijuana were recovered. Deputies explained that marijuana was legal in Nevada.

Consent was given to search the front of the vehicle, but Adams refused to let deputies search the locked glove box.

Adams said he was using the second wad of cash to pay his rent, but after reporting what his rent was, the amount of cash in the wad was not enough to cover the rent.

Deputies advised Adams that they would proceed with requesting a search warrant to search the glove box if he did not give consent, the report said.

Adams then said the glove box contained marijuana, but deputies asked why he didn't admit to that before after they explained marijuana was legal to possess in Nevada.

In total, seven bags of marijuana were recovered from the vehicle. Based on those findings, along with Adams' odd behavior statements and the different wads of cash found, the suspect was detained in handcuffs and taken into custody for marijuana possession with intent to sell, the report said.

The juvenile male passengers were observed to have white and green-colored residue on their tongues, consistent with marijuana use, resulting in the additional charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

The juveniles were released to parents. Adams was transported and booked into the Carson City Jail. Bail: $5,000.

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.

The sweltering humidity didn’t keep away skaters and bikers of all ages from celebrating the fourth anniversary of Carson City’s very own Wheel House on Saturday afternoon.

Co-owners Matthew Bartak and Teak Dopf put on the skating competition in Mills Park to keep kids engaged in wheeling sports as well as promoting movement in the community.

Local competitors brought their skateboards, bikes and scooters to challenge kids from Reno and Lake Tahoe.

“We do this to give them something to be active and be outside and get fresh air and sunlight,” Bartak said. “The kids seem to like it, and we hear a lot of good reports from the parents.”

The event is going today until 5 p.m. Saturday and includes live music, raffle, skate demos, giveaways and more.

At approximately 12:49 am, July 21, 2018 the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of possible shots fired at the shopping center parking lot on Pine Cone Road in Dayton.

According to a witness, two individuals appeared to be engaged in an argument when the shots were heard. When deputies arrived, the individuals had already left the scene, but shell casings were found in the parking lot.

Anyone who may have witnessed what happened early this morning or has any information regarding this case are asked to call the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office (Case Number: 18LY03205) at 775-463-6620 or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.

Chautauquan Larry Lippmann will portray notorious stagecoach robber Black Bart at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Wednesday, July 18 at 6:30 pm.

Stagecoach robber Black Bart was one of the most famous bandits of the old West. Between 1875 and 1883 he successfully robbed twenty-eight Wells Fargo stagecoaches without harming anyone and without taking a dime from any passenger. The story of how he was so successful and how he was eventually apprehended, ranks among the great legends of all time.

Larry Lippmann is an actor, educator, historian, and political theorist and specializes in research of the old west, particularly as it relates to Nevada and California.

Lippmann has performed as a Chautauquan portraying Hank Monk, the famous stagecoach driver of Carson City and Douglas County. He has acted with the Carson Valley Community Theater and with the Proscenium Players of Carson City in several productions. Lippmann has taught at Douglas High School and is currently an adjunct instructor at Western Nevada College.

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

The cost for the Chautauqua event is $5 for adults, free for members and for 16 years and younger.

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

The Dangberg ranch house will be open for one hour before the event for anyone who would like an introduction to the Dangberg family history and the park's artifact collection.

This an outdoor event, 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.

The summer heat will settle into the Carson City region this week, with daytime temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 or higher Monday through Wednesday in the capital city and Carson Valley and 100-plus in Dayton and Virginia City, according to the National Weather Service.

A Heat Advisory is in effect Tuesday through Thursday for the Carson City region. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are also a possibility this week. The haze seen around western Nevada is from the Ferguson Fire burning near Yosemite National Park.

With the threat of afternoon thunderstorms looming for western and northern Nevada, conditions become drier Monday and Tuesday behind the wave with isolated chances of a thunderstorm for southern Lyon and Mineral counties in Nevada and Mono County in California.

Meanwhile, temperatures will rise well above seasonal averages with Tuesday being the hottest day. Extra caution is advised to sensitive populations and those expecting to be outdoors for extended periods of time as high temperatures top 100 degrees for most western Nevada valleys, 105-plus in the Basin and Range, and around 90 degrees for Sierra valleys.

The weather service advises to have plenty of water on hand and know the signs of heat related illness.

As for the extended forecast, the upper ridge will still be centered over the Great Basin Wednesday before the core shifts east toward the four corners and southern Rockies by next weekend. Very hot temperatures will transition to increasing monsoon moisture as it does.

For Wednesday, it will continue to be very hot with temperatures around 105 degrees in the hottest valleys and generally over 100 degrees for valleys below 5,000 feet. Even Sierra Valleys will be pushing 90 degrees. Given that there will be 2-3 days of hot daytimes along with warm overnights in the lower elevations, confidence is increasing that headlines for heat will be necessary, especially across the Basin and Range.

Temperatures will begin to moderate Thursday and Friday as monsoon moisture pushes north, although temperatures are still going to be pushing close to 100 degrees for western Nevada valleys.

Tony Romo’s birdie on 15 sealed the 2018 American Century Championship on Sunday at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course.

It was Romo’s first ACC title in six appearances. He finished in second three times. Romo came from behind to defeat three-time consecutive champ Mark Mulder.

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Here is the weekly Cone Zone construction update for July 16-20 in downtown Carson City:

— Musser from Carson to Nevada Street will be closed.

— Robinson from Carson to Nevada Street will be closed.

— Proctor, Telegraph, Spear intersections will be closed during construction.

— Curry Street from Musser to Robinson will be closed.

— During Construction commuters should anticipate intermittent delays on Division Street.

— There will be possible night work during the week.

— There will be no parking in the construction zone during construction.

Days of closures are subject to change due to weather conditions. Downtown businesses are open during construction, come visit the area and support our local businesses.

Stay in the know: Check out the construction map at www.carsonproud.com.

Carson City Classic Cinema Club will Present "Bride of Frankenstein" with Boris Karloff on Tuesday, August 7 at the Brewery Arts Center. In this early horror film masterpiece, Dr. Frankenstein and his monster both turn out to be alive, not killed as previously believed.

General Admission $5; Senior/Student $3; Free to members. Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30 p.m.; film begins at 7PM

Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall is located 449 West King Street, Carson City.

Film screenings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Rhonda at 775-315-8495; visit our website at www.ccclassiccinema.org and or follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/5CCCCC/