Nevada's October unemployment rate declined by 0.1 percentage point over the month to 4.4 percent, down half a percentage point over the year. Overall job growth is up 45,800 jobs and grew by 3.4 percent year-over-year, according to figures released Wednesday by the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.

Nevada’s over the year job growth rate has remained at or over three percent since July of this year, according to the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s October 2018 economic report.

“This month’s employment data is another example of the positive changes we’ve seen in Nevada’s economy over the last eight years,” Gov. Brian Sandoval said. “We now have more than 100,000 people working in the state than before the recession and we’ve added 285,000 jobs since the worst point of the recession. Nevada’s unemployment rate is the lowest it has been in over ten years and we are seeing continued job growth across a wide range of industries. With these encouraging statistics, we continue to build the foundation of the new Nevada.”

Nevada saw 5,100 new jobs in October, seasonally-adjusted, bringing total employment to 1,397,900. The month’s over-the-month gain was 3,600 jobs higher than the sStatewide increase seen in October of 2017. The September estimate was revised down by 1,300 bringing the total two-month gain to 6,600 jobs, according to DETR.

October’s positive seasonally adjusted gain comes as a result of the state adding 8,600 jobs, unadjusted, when only 3,500 jobs were expected to be add- ed based on historical patterns. The private sector saw the largest share of gains, adding 6,100 jobs, while the public sector lost 1,000.

DETR’s report also notes that estimates show that Nevada’s total employment is now up 285,300 jobs since the recession low of 1,112,600.

“Nevada’s job market continues to expand at a brisk pace, doubling the pace of national job gains over the past year which was near the high end of our recent trend," said David Schmidt, chief economist for DETR. "Employment expanded significantly across many industries including Construction, Professional & Business Services, and Manufacturing, and continued to drive down unemployment in the state.”

Additional October Report Notes:

The Statewide unemployment rate fell by 0.1 points to 4.4% - the lowest since June 2007. This rate is 0.7 points above the U.S. rate in October (3.7 percent), and 0.6 points above Nevada’s all-time low unemployment rate (3.8 percent).

— Total employment rose by 3.4 percent over the year, near the high end of the range seen over the last year (2.8 – 3.5 percent), and double the current U.S. growth rate (1.7 percent).

— The construction industry’s year-to-date average employment growth continues to experience the largest nominal gains over the same period last year, increasing by 9,500 jobs or 11.4 percent, bringing total jobs in that industry to 92,900.

— Manufacturing remains the fastest-growing industry, growing by 13.8 percent over the year.

— Nevada’s Unemployment Trust Fund balance sits slightly in excess of $1.5 billion, another record level. This current balance could pay 5.2 years of benefits at the current payment rate ($5.5 million per week), or 1.2 years of benefits in a recession like the Great Recession.

Initial claims for unemployment insurance (UI) benefits totaled 9,900, beginning the seasonal increase in claims experienced in the state around the fourth quarter each year.

Year-to-date through October, 255,142 ads have been posted for jobs in Nevada, an increase of 77,860 (43.9 percent) from the same period last year.

With Thanksgiving a week away, the early registration deadline for the annual Carson City Turkey Trot arrives this Thursday, Nov. 15.

The Carson City Turkey Trot is an event the entire family will enjoy. Hosted by St. Teresa Catholic School, the fitness event offers an 8K (5-mile) run, 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk, and the Gobble Wobble Kids Fun Run.

The annual holiday favorite brings hundreds to the Governor's Mansion annually, many dressing in Thanksgiving themed costumes, all with the idea that a good brisk walk or run ahead of the traditional family dinner will leave extra room for the big meal and pie.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH.

The Nov. 22 event begins on Mountain Street in front of the Governor's Mansion and meanders through the west side of town.

Those who register early receive an event shirt and small swag bag of goodies. Pumpkin pies and medals for the top three finishers for male and female for 8k and 5k and pumpkin pies for top three in each age division.

The fee schedule is:
— $30 Registration on or by Thursday, Nov. 15

— $35 after Nov. 15 through Nov. 21

— $40 Same day registration

— Kids Gobble Wobble race is $15 with NO PRICE INCREASE.

Organizers are also asking participants this year to donate a ziplock bag of small personal hygiene items for the Homeless Christmas Stocking Project. Items needed can be found on the on registration website or on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/STTSTurkeyTrot/

The event begins at 8:30 a.m., and 8:45 a.m. for the Gobble Wobble.

More than 600 runners participated in 2017. Don’t miss out on what has quickly become a local tradition.

To register online you can find the link on stts.org or go to carsoncityturkeytrot.itsyourrace.com. For questions, email Carmen Mellow at cdelatorre@stts.org; or call 775-882-2079 or 775-291-3648.

Save Mart and FoodMaxx grocery stores have launched a fundraiser to collect monetary donations for The Salvation Army and its relief efforts in Butte County, Calif., affected by Camp Fire.

Shoppers can donate any amount at checkout and 100 percent of the proceeds will aid local victims. The donation will be printed on the receipt, so shoppers have a record of their tax deductible donation.

All Save Mart and FoodMaxx grocery stores in California and Northern Nevada are participating in this fundraiser, including those locations around Carson City.

The Save Mart Companies, the parent company of Save Mart and FoodMaxx, is a committed partner in the communities we serve, donating about $3.5 million annually to local non-profit organizations. We hope our shoppers will be just as generous as they have been in the past, if not more, for these disasters closer to home and we want to make it easy for our customers to help.

Carson City's Holiday with a Hero announced Wednesday that its annual Holiday Crawl through downtown Carson City will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 10 p.m.

The Holiday with a Hero committee hosts the Holiday Crawl, a festive pub crawl through downtown bars, to raise money for the annual shopping spree for children who classify as homeless in Carson City.

The Holiday Crawl draws hundreds annually who walk through downtown Carson City, taking in entertainment from talented local bands and artists, as well as enjoying food and beverages offered at local bars.

Holiday with a Hero is in its 15th year and serves more than 250 students each year through the Carson City School District's McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program.

The children who qualify for the program live in motels, cars, campgrounds, with grandparents or double up with other families.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, also donations are welcome. Check-in is 4 p.m. in Downtown Carson City at the Studio 177 W Proctor St. More information can be found at www.HolidayWithAHero.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Must be 21-year-old to participate.

To sign up for the Holiday Crawl, purchase your tickets using the following link: http://bit.ly/HolidayCrawlCarson

One hundred percent of proceeds will benefit the Holiday with a Hero program and Students in Transition in the Carson City schools.

A 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of vehicle burglary, a Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputy said.

James Robbins, listed as a transient, was booked at midnight Wednesday where he had been arrested earlier for a warrant. According to the arrest report, on Nov. 5 patrol deputies met with the victim of a vehicle burglary in the 2900 block of Carmine Street. The victim reported that someone had entered his 1991 Ford motorhome and taken items on Nov. 3.

The victim reported that he was living in his motorhome while he was helping build his brother’s home on Carmine. The motorhome was parked at the rear of the property. The victim reported a television, suitcase, jar of quarters and other items were taken from the motorhome. The victim further advised there was video surveillance installed on the home that was under construction and that the theft was captured on video.

The video showed a female and male suspect walk on the property from Carmine Street. Both suspects approached the motorhome and were looking through the windows. Both suspects entered the camper and came out a short time later carrying property, including a television. The video shows both suspects leaving the property toward Carmine Street.

The male suspect was wearing a black hat, black Los Angles Kings hockey shirt and tan pants. The female had long dark hair that was pulled above her head and she was wearing a white jacket. The female suspect was also carrying a purse, the arrest report states.

As the deputy reviewed the video, they observed the male suspect to look like James Robbins, who had been arrested on the morning of Nov. 3, not far away on Champion Street. The arrest was for a failure to appear in drug court. A deputy located the man walking on Champion Street carrying a television and boots when he was stopped and then arrested for the warrant. The television was booked into evidence. He was walking with a woman at the time he was arrested.

A deputy confirmed the suspect was Robbins and the female suspect was wearing the same white jacket when he contacted them originally, which was recorded on his body camera, according to the arrest report.

The investigating officer then went to the jail where he looked through the suspect’s clothes in his property bag. The officer located a black hat, black LA Kings shirt and tan pants. The detective met with the suspect in the booking area and recorded the interview. The officer informed the man he was investigating a burglary. He was read his Miranda warning and agreed to speak.

He initially said the TV he was carrying came from a friend of the female suspect. The officer told the man that he knew where the TV came from. Robbins then stated he took the television and boots from a motorhome near where he was arrested. He then admitted to entering the motorhome through the front doors with the female suspect and they both took items and left. The deputy showed the suspect surveillance video of the theft. The suspect stated he had a drug problem and needed help, the arrest report states.

Robbins was advised he was being booked for burglary. Bail: $25,000.

In other bookings:
— A 40-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday for felony suspicion of vehicle embezzlement, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said. Carrie Rene Wright was taken into custody in the 2700 block of South Carson Street.

According to the arrest report, a vehicle rental company tracked down a vehicle it had entered as stolen or embezzled. The vehicle was at a motel in the 2800 block of South Carson Street. The suspect was supposed to have returned the vehicle and a trailer to the company by Oct. 25, 2018.

A deputy arrived and located the vehicle and trailer, unoccupied and undamaged. Dispatch notified the company of the recovery and checked in with the motel front desk clerk to see if the suspects were in the area. The officer was advised the woman and a man were registered at another motel. Deputies responded to the motel and made contact with them.

The two were detained and read their rights and both agreed to speak. They advised they rented the truck to move but never made the trip due to various issues. The last contact to the vehicle rental company was on Oct. 23 to advise them they lost the key to the vehicle.

They said they made contact with the vehicle rental office in Reno and were provided a new key. They were supposed to return the truck on Oct. 25 but failed to do so for various issues and never contacted the vehicle rental’s Carson City office to make further arrangements for the rental.

Deputies spoke with the rental company regarding the agreements. The woman, who was on the rental agreement, was booked for suspicion of vehicle embezzlement. Bail: $20,000.

— A 54-year-old man was booked Wednesday into Carson City Jail for felony probation violation and for being a sex offender who did not complete annual verification per state law, a sheriff’s deputy said. Patrick Turrentine was arrested at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Administration Office after a NCIC check. Bail: $5,000.

— A 47-year-old transient was arrested Wednesday, 2:06 p.m. in the 1000 block of Minnesota Street for a misdemeanor violation of bail conditions warrant issued Nov. 1, 2018 out of Carson City. He was being held without bail in lieu of a hearing.

— 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 Nevada Wolf Pack women’s basketball team experienced some growing pains Wednesday night in a non-conference game against Utah at Lawlor Events Center.

Fresh off a near NCAA Tournament appearance last season, Nevada’s 74-52 loss revealed several holes that must be fixed as the season progresses. The Wolf Pack shot 38.2 percent from the field and had more turnovers (22) than field goals made (19).

“We have a lot to learn,” said coach Amanda Levens, who played five freshmen in the game. “I thought some of our new players were a little bit overwhelmed in the moment and forced some plays that turned into mistakes.”

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On August 27, 1968, Richard Chartrand was going about his morning as usual in his Skyland Drive home in South Lake Tahoe, just north of Zephyr Cove, when things went horribly wrong, and a mystery began that is still unsolved today.

Chartrand was the operator of two casinos in Stateline, and an avid gambler himself. The 42-year-old California man moved to Tahoe from Fresno in 1964, and acquired a controlling interest in Barney’s Club as well as the South Tahoe Nugget Casino. In Fresno, he had been a real estate salesman, and operated a charter air service.

In those days, Skyland was a neighborhood that catered to more than a few casino adjacent characters.

Frank Johnson, chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board, who specialized in investigations, lived across the street from Chartrand. Lou Tyler, Chartrand’s next door neighbor, was head of security at one of the major casinos. Bill Harrah had a house just down the road, and owned several more in the lake-front neighborhood to entertain visiting celebrities and performers.

As Chartrand pulled out of his driveway in his new Cadillac, everything changed.

A massive blast tore through the Cadillac, courtesy of a bomb hidden beneath the floorboards of the car. It tore a hole in the road, and even knocked a curtain from the window of Johnson’s house across the street.

Chartrand was blown to pieces. Parts of his body were scattered among the neighborhood, and, according to my uncle who was down the block at the time, pieces had to be removed even from the trees.

No one could figure out why Chartrand had been assassinated. Some people say he was a part of the mob, others say it was a disgruntled employee, and there are even some who say it was an accident, that Chartrand hadn’t been the correct target.

Almost immediately, an unemployed bartender by the name of Don Lee Cavnar was served with a warrant for first degree murder and taken into custody.

Cavnar had worked for Barney’s as a bartender and poker dealer until he was fired by Chartrand two weeks before his arrest. On multiple occasions, Cavnar talked about killing Chartrand by putting a bomb in his car.

However, on August 29, two days after the killing, Cavnar was released on a lack of evidence.

Then acting Douglas County District Attorney, Ted Stokes, said a portion of the evidence the warrant was issued on was based on testimony by an informant.

“Cavnar had on several occasions threatened to kill Chartrand and stated to the informant that he planned to plant a bomb in Chartrand’s auto,” said Stokes. “Although such statements were admitted by the suspect, the other evidence developed in the case does not warrant holding Mr. Cavnar to answer a charge of murder.”

The case went cold. In 1969, Barney’s Casino and the South Tahoe Nugget offered a reward of $5,000 to whoever could offer any information or explanation for the assassination.

There was no discernible motive. He had never been married, he had no apparent connections to the mob, and he wasn’t in a huge amount of debt for gambling. He seemed to be just a regular, hard-working casino manager.

Generally, this would be the end of the story, as the case is still unsolved and will more than likely remain so. However, in 2011, the murder came back into the public’s eye with the discovery of a wall safe hidden away in Bill’s Casino Lake Tahoe.

Bill’s Casino opened in 1987, as an offshoot of Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, named for Bill Harrah, the original owner. It officially closed its doors in January of 2010, when it was purchased by attorney Mike Laub, who intended on turning it into a large strip club.

During renovations of the building, they made an interesting discovery: hidden in the walls, completely sealed behind sheetrock, was a single locked safe.

Barney’s Casino had originally occupied the building from 1960 to 1987, which led Laub to the conclusion that the secret safe most likely belonged to Chartrand, and could potentially give clues to his murder.

The safe had a broken handle, and numerous locksmiths were unable to gain access to the safe — at first.

In a bizarre twist, the rights to the reveal of the safe were given to none other than TV star Oprah Winfrey, whose network was filming a new tv show “Found” at the time.

A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office investigator was present during the opening of the safe in September of 2011, but would only state that there was nothing inside relevant to an investigation.

To this day, we still have no idea what was inside that safe, as the Oprah Winfrey Network’s show never aired, and since they have exclusive rights, they can decide to release the information or not. It was originally supposed to air a month after the safe was opened, but for whatever reason, it stayed unpublished.

According to a YouTube video, someone reported they knew what was inside the safe, which were nothing but bags of obsolete Barney's chips, but they have no proof of this whatsoever, and I like to think it is something a lot better than bags of old poker chips.

Will we ever know what was inside the safe? Did it belong to Chartrand? Is Oprah somehow connected to his murder?

The mysteries, at least for now, will remain mysterious.

— The Nevada Lore Series focuses on the legends of Nevada and the surrounding areas that help build our culture, from ancient Washoe stories, to Old West ghostly visions, to modern day urban legends.

Nevada Lore Series: The Missing Treasure of Prison Hill

Nevada Lore Series: The Ormsby House

Nevada Lore Series: The Curse of Bodie

Nevada Lore Series: The murder of Julia Bulette, Virginia City’s beloved Madam and Firefighter

Nevada Lore Series: 'Captain' and the bizarre history of the Thunderbird Lodge at Lake Tahoe

Nevada Lore Series: The Birth and Death of the American Flats

Nevada Lore Series: Genoa's Hanging Tree, and Adam Uber's Dying Curse

Nevada Lore Series: The Extortion Bombing of Harvey's Lake Tahoe Resort

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Nevada Lore Series: the Making of a State, Part 2

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From free concerts, to pet adoptions, to a new memorial, here are the list of events for 2018's Veterans Day.

FRIDAY

Memorial honoring Nevada’s fallen military to be unveiled in dedication ceremony

The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony of the Battle Born Memorial to Nevada’s military fallen on Friday, Nov. 9 on the state capitol grounds in Carson City.

A reception will precede the event at 9 a.m. inside the lobby of the State Archives and Library Building, 100 North Stewart Street in Carson City. The formal ceremony will take place outside at 10 a.m. in back of the State Archive building.

- Eagle Valley Middle School, 4151 East Fifth Street
Vet Star Wall display, Friday through Tuesday, Nov. 9-13, 12:30 p.m., in the main corridor of the school. Submitted and displayed on star, the names of students’ family and friends who served in the armed forces will shine bright at Eagle Valley Middle School.

- Bordewich-Bray Elementary School, 110 Thompson Street
Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Friday, Nov. 9, 8:45 a.m., at the flag pole

- Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa
Veteran’s Day Assembly, Friday, Nov. 9, 2:30 p.m., in the multipurpose room

- Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road
Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Friday, Nov. 9, 2:30 p.m., out front by the flag pole

- Fritsch Elementary School, 504 Bath Street
Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Friday, Nov. 9, 9:50 a.m., out front by the flag pole

- Mark Twain Elementary School, 2111 Carriage Crest Drive
Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Friday, Nov. 9, 8:30 a.m., out front by the flag pole

SATURDAY

Nevada State Museum in Carson City to commemorate 100th anniversary of end of World War I

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, the Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be hosting a special event: “Armistice: Commemorating the End of the Great War" on Saturday, Nov. 10.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and opens with a presentation of the colors by the Pyramid Lake Veterans and Warriors Organization. At 11 a.m., World War I Cavalry re-enactors will be in the museum parking lot, exhibiting their horses and gear. Admission is free.

Carson Nugget salutes active duty, veterans with free Al Stewart concert tickets

In honor of Veterans Day, the Carson Nugget is offering two free tickets for its Al Stewart concert on Saturday, Nov. 10, at 9 p.m. to active duty service members and veterans. These tickets also get service members and veterans and a guest into the meet-and-greet with Stewart at 8:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

Free buffet for Veterans at Casino Fandango

From 11 am - 7 pm, Veterans will be offered a free buffet in the Grand Ballroom.

Free haircuts for Veterans at Cutting Edge Hair Salon

Cutting edge is open from 9 am to 6 pm. For more info, call 775 884 1011

Simply Divine Salon offering free haircuts for Vets

Haircuts will be offered from 1 to 6 pm. For more info, call 775 515 4148

— Museum hosts Veterans Day bell ringing to commemorate 100th anniversary of the end of WWI

The Nevada State Museum’s replica of the Liberty Bell will be the center of a special “Bells of Peace” World War I commemoration on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11.

The event’s purpose is to allow Nevadans to join in a national bell ringing in remembrance of those who served and sacrificed in the First World War, organized by the World War One Centennial Commission.

It will be held in Loftin Park, located on the east side of the Nevada State Museum’s entrance. The bell tolling will begin at 11 a.m. sharp in remembrance of the end of World War I – an armistice agreement signed to recognize the 11th hour on the 11th day in the 11th month as the end of hostilities.

The remembrance is free and open to the public and those who want to attend should arrive by 10:30 a.m. The program will start at 10:40 with a welcome and brief explanation of the proceedings by Myron Freedman, director of the Nevada State Museum.

Other speakers include Peter Barton, administrator of the Nevada Division of Museums and History with remarks on the World War I Centennial; and Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell, who will thank veterans and active duty service members.

Bell ringers for the event include veterans Mike Shaugnessy, Sam Knipmeyer and Dave Pierson, who will begin tolling the bells at precisely 11 a.m. Nationwide, more than 10,000 communities, organizations and military units will be participating in the Bells of Peace ceremony, including all active U.S. military bases and U.S. Navy ships. The Nevada State Museum is located at 600 N. Carson St., Carson City.

Nevada Humane Society offers pet adoptions at no cost for veterans on Nov. 11

Nevada Humane Society is proud to honor and thank dedicated service men and women by offering free pet adoptions for members of the military and their immediate families on Veterans Day, this Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Pets are available for adoption at either the Carson City shelter, at 549 Airport Road or the Reno shelter, 2825 Longley Lane.

Dayton chamber to host Nov. 11 Veterans Day dinner

In honor of veterans, the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce will host its second annual community appreciation dinner on Sunday, Nov. 11 beginning at 5 p.m. at the Dayton Community Center.

Buy a Veteran a Dinner for Veterans Day

Buy a Veteran a Dinner for Veteran's Day - Geeks Giving Back is hosting a fundraiser to Buy a Veteran a dinner for Veterans Day this Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6:30pm at the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom featuring a Fried Chicken Buffet donated by Sassafras.

OTHER DATES

November 12

Dems Luncheon features preview of New Veterans Home

Wendy Simons, Deputy Director of Wellness at the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, will be the featured speaker at the Carson Democrats' Veteran's Day luncheon. The program will include a photographic preview of the soon-to-open Northern Nevada State Veterans Home.

November 14

Carson City Council of the Navy League to Celebrate Veteran's Day

The Carson City Council of the Navy League of the United States will honor Veterans, past and present, at our November Meeting. We will also pay tribute to our MIA’s and POW’s and celebrate both the Navy and Marine Corps birthdays. Our speaker for the Special Veteran’s Day celebration will be Captain Robert Wiley, Retired, who was the first Master of the USNS Carson City, T-EPF 7.

The Carson City Fire Department has sent a type 3 engine with four personnel as part of a 5-engine strike team from Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe to the Camp Fire burning out of control in Butte County, Calif.

The team left Carson City shortly after noon on its way to the fire, said Carson City Fire Department Chief Sean Slamon. The forest fire began Thursday morning in the Feather River Canyon off of Highway 70 prompting mandatory evacuations including the towns of Paradise, Pulga and Concow.

Strong winds are moving the fire quickly, according to CalFire via Twitter.

There are reports of structures damaged or destroyed, according to the Chico Enterprise-Record and Sacramento Bee. The fire has burned more than 5,000 acres with zero containment.

The Carson Mall is putting on a wedding expo again. We had so much fun last time we are at it again! November 18th 11AM - 2PM. We will turning the Carson Mall into a wedding paradise!!! First 50 brides will receive a special gift from the Carson Mall.

Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carson-mall-bridal-expo-tickets-50598962860.

We have over 20 Vendors at this point. Vendor opportunities please contact Chelsea Promotions Director at 775-671-8150 or on the Carson Mall's Facebook.

The PTSD, Depression and Suicide presentation with former NHL goalie Clint Malarchuk, scheduled for Thursday Nov. 8 at Western Nevada College, has been canceled.

WNC’s Psychology Club regrets any inconvenience this may have caused.

The club plans to reschedule the event at a later date.

Come sip and shop at the Carson Mall! 2nd Saturday of the Month! New walkers pay $10 and returning walkers pay $5. You will receive a wine glass which is yours to keep! Our store will have wine for you to taste while you browse the mall. Vendor opportunities please Contact us 775-671-8150. You MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 21. ID's will be checked. 2 to 6 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/462583814258403/

Simply Divine is offering free haircuts for U.S. military veterans on Monday, Nov. 12 from 1-6 p.m. at 101 Hot Springs Road #4D in Carson City. Call 775-515-4148 for more information.

A Go Fund Me account has been set up for Colleen Butler, a Carson City mother of three who has a inoperable brain tumor. The tumor touches four different parts of her brain and is also beginning to affect the blood flow to her brain which is causing a long list of symptoms and challenges.

Donations are needed to assist in her travel expenses to the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Surgeries are planned to biopsy the tumor and another procedure to to remove some of the pressure on the brain.

This Go Fund Me campaign is reaching out to the community to make Colleen’s journey to the Mayo Clinic possible.

Here is link to Colleen's Go Fund Me account.

http://www.gofundme.com/get-colleen-butler-to-mayo-clinic

Come join us Friday evening at Carson City's local game store, Hydra's Lair, to experience some Friday Night Magic!

One of Magic the Gathering's most beloved and prolific artists, Terese Nielsen's brush and imagination fill the Magic card art box with breathtaking geometry and impeccable attention to detail. What began with Force of Will has blossomed into a huge portfolio. Her family recalls being posed as warriors, goblins, and artificers.

Terese earned her BA illustration degree from Art Center College of Design, graduating in 1991 with great distinction. In 1992, she entered the comic book field illustrating superheroes for numerous collectable card games. Soon to follow were fully painted comics for Marvel, Dark Horse, and Topps’ Xena series.

In 1996, Wizards of the Coast immersed her in "Magic the Gathering.” Terese has worked for every major gaming company, provided packaging designs for Star Wars, and published through Del Rey, Harper Collins and Tor. She is regularly showcased in the prestigious annual, "Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art." Terese continues to illustrate for Magic the Gathering and is creating a line of work for an upcoming Kickstarter launching in May 2019.

Hydra's Lair is located at 1800 E William St, Carson City.

Nearly 300 high school seniors from around the region were at the campus of Western Nevada College in Carson City on Thursday as part of Nevada Promise Work Day.

Nevada Promise is a scholarship and mentoring program for Nevada high school seniors, making college more accessible to students in the state. The scholarship covers tuition and class fees and will save families more than $3,000 per year.

The high school students took a tour of the campus and met with representatives from nearly 20 service groups and nonprofits, exposing them to their programs and how to get involved.

CARSON CITY — World War I was the last war in which horses were utilized for constant resupply, movement of heavy weaponry and the transport of troops. It was also the last war in which military dogs were mobilized on a massive, organized scale.

These largely forgotten heroes of World War I made great sacrifices for the war effort. Of the estimated 1 million horses and mules — some of which came from Nevada — that were transported to Europe for the war, only 200 came home.

Dogs were used in a variety of roles including sentry, scout, explosive detection, communication, search-and-rescue, ratters and mascot.

The stories of these war horses and war dogs are inspiring and heartwarming. They are also the subject of this month’s Frances Humphrey Lecture Series encore presentation at the Nevada State Museum: “Forgotten Heroes of World War I: War Horses and War Dogs.”

The event is Saturday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 3 p.m. in the museum’s South Gallery. The cost is $8 for adults; free for museum members and children 17 and younger. Seating is limited and attendees are encouraged to reserve their seats online by going here.

Lecturer Bob Nylen, the museum’s curator of history, has been actively involved in researching, writing and lecturing about Nevada’s rich history for more than 30 years.

The Nevada State Museum opens at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 17 is also the date of the museum’s annual Autumn Book signing. It runs from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and features 16 local authors with their books to sell and sign.

For more information on the book signing call Charmain Philips at (775) 687-4810 ext. 244.

Welcome to the last day of the work week, Carson City. Today is Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Another day of sunny skies and seasonal temperatures. On tap is a morning walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a memorial dedication ceremony on the capitol grounds and a pickle ball tournament at the MAC. Renowned Artist Terese Nielsen will do a signing at The Hydra's Lair and our own Western Nevada Musical Theatre presents the start of the second week of "Mamma Mia!"

Do you have an event or happening you'd like people to know about? Tell us about it by clicking here, filling out the details and we'll tell Carson City area readers about your event. You can also submit the relevant information, also known as the "5Ws and How” to editor@carsonow.org.

Here's what's happening today:

— Friday Morning Walk to Mexican Ditch - North hosted by Muscle Powered. 9 a.m. Join Muscle Powered for a one hour walk to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City. Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths.

— Memorial honoring Nevada’s fallen military to be unveiled in dedication ceremony. 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony of the Battle Born Memorial to Nevada’s military fallen on Friday, Nov. 9 on the state capitol grounds in Carson City. A reception will precede the event at 9 a.m. inside the lobby of the State Archives and Library Building, 100 North Stewart Street in Carson City. The formal ceremony will take place outside at 10 a.m. in back of the State Archive building.

— Day 1 Pickleball Tournament at Carson City MAC. 9 a.m. Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space is hosting a Pickleball Tournament from Nov. 9-11 at the MAC Center, 1860 Russell Way, Carson City. This will be a fun weekend full of Pickleball games at the MAC. You can register at the MAC in-person or you can call the MAC at (775) 887-2290.

— Dayton High School Boosters presents Bingo Night. Start Veteran's Day weekend off with Bingo at Dayton High School. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Veterans get a free flag pin and raffle ticket, and are encouraged to wear their hat or vest if they wish. Bingo cards and raffle tickets are $1 each, free desserts and coffee, great prizes. Honor our Veterans pins just $2 Fun for the whole family! Benefits Dayton High Schools Safe and Sober Graduation.

— World Renowned Artist Terese Nielsen Signing at Carson City's Game Store The Hydra's Lair. 6 p.m. Come join us Friday evening at Carson City's local game store, Hydra's Lair, to experience some Friday Night Magic! One of Magic the Gathering's most beloved and prolific artists, Terese Nielsen's brush and imagination fill the Magic card art box with breathtaking geometry and impeccable attention to detail. What began with Force of Will has blossomed into a huge portfolio. Her family recalls being posed as warriors, goblins, and artificers. Terese earned her BA illustration degree from Art Center College of Design, graduating in 1991 with great distinction. In 1992, she entered the comic book field illustrating superheroes for numerous collectable card games. Soon to follow were fully painted comics for Marvel, Dark Horse, and Topps’ Xena series. Hydra's Lair is located at 1800 E William St, Carson City.

— Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents "Mamma Mia!" at the Carson City Community Center. 7:30 p.m. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! The show tells the story of a young bride who discovers three men listed in her mother’s diary who could possibly be her father and invites them all to her wedding in hopes that her father will walk her down the aisle. The story is animated by ABBA hits that topped the charts in the 1970s, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Super Trouper and The Winner Takes It All. Tickets ($28/$25) are available from WNMTC.com or 775-445-4249. Parental discretion advised: adult subject matter. Bob Boldrick Theater, Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street.

— Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget, Carson City. 7:30 p.m. Sean Peabody is often mistaken for the bouncer, security guard or bachelorette party stripper but rarely a comedian until he takes the stage. With his passion for comedy and a personality that you can’t help but be drawn to, Sean P takes any stage with a mic and makes the audience his own. Sean is immediately likable and will draw you in with his ability to tell stories that make you feel like you were there. Don’t let his relaxed style fool you, he will come out blazing and have you laughing until your whole body hurts. Sean is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and actually got his comedy start while serving his country. As an instructor on the shooting range his philosophy was better to have them happy and in the right state of mind while they were walking around with loaded weapons. With that, his comedy career was born. 507 N Carson St.

ONGOING:

— Winter Conditioning Program at Well Being Fitness. 9 a.m. 1851 S Roop St, Unit 145, Carson City. Winter sports and activities are on the horizon! Join us at Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) and prepare your body for success. Our Winter Conditioning Program starts on October 29. Two separate 3 week programs are offered w/a one week break (Thanksgiving) between the two. We focus on strength, dynamic balance and stability, and muscular endurance (yes, that means cardio!) as they relate to winter sports and activities like snow-mobile excursions, snow shoeing, skiing and snowboarding, and all the Nordic and back country activities on your list.

— Fourth annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin, 111 W. Telegraph Street in Carson City. Carpa Nevada is donated all of the profits from the sales of its fine Portuguese olive oils and balsamic vinegar to Pets of the Homeless now through Jan. 31, 2019. Olive oils cost $16 per bottle and balsamic vinegar is priced at $20 per bottle. Call Downtown Coin at 775-883-4653 or visit the store, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, at 111 W. Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City.

— Patricia Ann Probst: An Artist of the Movement. 11 to 6 p.m. The Charlie B Gallery is proud to announce the coming of a ceramic celebration art show and sale: “Patricia Ann Probst: An Artist of the Movement.” The gallery will offer many works created by Patricia Ann Probst (1941-2016). A sale will continue through December 2, 2018. 114 West Telegraph.

— Veterans Outreach Center Clothing Donation Drive, Nov. 4-11, at the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center, third floor of the Cedar Building, as well as on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, first floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union, second floor of the Knowledge Center, and second floor of the Pennington Student Achievement Center. Accepting donations of underwear, gloves, socks, toilet paper and reading glasses.

— Christmas tree permits available on Carson, Bridgeport ranger districts. Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating. Christmas tree permits must be purchased in person and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis for $10 each, with a limit of two trees per household. Permits are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and only valid through Dec. 25, 2018. The Ranger Districts have a limited amount of Christmas tree permits available, and once those allotted permits are sold, no more will be available.

— The Nevada Artists Association (NAA) presents the annual Nevada Day Art Show, now through Nov. 30. Entries in all categories are judged with cash prizes awarded to winners. The NAA Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently seeking individuals and pairs interested in leading interpretive programs in one of our many parks and open spaces. Interested individuals and pairs are encouraged to apply. If interested, go here.

— Nature’s art is in full bloom at the Bristlecone Gallery for the “Nature’s Symphony of Art” children’s showcase sponsored by Arts for Children of Nevada with help from the Jackpot Grant with the Nevada Arts Council. Exhibit runs until until Nov. 9.

— Carson City Art Gallery features Show by Erik Holland. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Celebrate the artwork of Erik Holland. He has worked as an artist his entire adult life. He started painting murals in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 1990's. He then moved to Reno, Nevada, achieving his dream of living in the high desert. He has had a one man show in Reno every year since 2001. The show was born on a desire to depict the many sides of America. Amerika is spelled with a K to denote concern with our troubled times. The images come from the life of artist Erik Holland, starting in 1980, when he painted "Spirit of the Eighties" The show is in fact a retrospective of the artist's life from 1980 to the present. Carson City Art Gallery is located at 110 S Curry St, corner of 2nd, in downtown Carson City. For details, please contact Carson City Art Gallery, 775-313-8628 or carsoncityart@yahoo.com.

— The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Depio is an artist and an advocate for public art in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was awarded the 2016 Fellowship Grant in Painting by the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). He has worked on various exhibitions and projects with the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery, and UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum, among others. Depio graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. He lives in Las Vegas with his family. Carson City Courthouse Gallery, 885 E Musser St., Carson City.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and Montgomery Clift are coming to Dayton, Nev. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 when the Historical Society of Dayton Valley and historian Laura Tennant presents a Power Point program with the photos of the filming of “The Misfits” on the streets of Dayton and the Stagecoach Flats in the summer of 1960.

The majority of “The Misfits” was filmed in Dayton. Dayton history books will be on sale. They make unique Christmas gifts. Proceeds benefit the preservation of Dayton’s history. In addition, a photography display of the making of “The Misfits” will be on display.

This free event is at the Dayton Valley Community Center at 170 Pike Street, Old Town Dayton, begins at 7 p.m. with refreshments. and the presentation starts at 7:30 p.m. Call 775-246-3256 or 775-246-6316 for more information.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46 year-old Richard Jenkins Thursday on four counts of Lewdness with a Minor Under the Age of 16.

Jenkins, a former volleyball coach for various girls volleyball teams in the Carson Valley, is currently incarcerated in the Douglas County Jail with a bail of $50,000.

Any person with information regarding Jenkins or this ongoing investigation is encouraged to contact Investigator Nadine Chrzanowski at 775-782-9909.