CARSON CITY — Four years ago Nevada entered into a compact to make a historic investment in education and, in return the state committed to holding itself accountable for results. An independent evaluation authorized by the 2017 Nevada Legislature recommended continued funding of all seven categorical education programs it reviewed, citing positive outcomes in each one.

“From the very beginning of each of these programs, we have honored our commitment in making these specific investments and holding ourselves accountable for results,” said Steve Canavero, Ph.D., Superintendent of Public Instruction. “The findings in this year’s evaluation make clear that when additional dollars support specific programs - students, families, and educators all benefit. We have work to do but the evaluation findings are another indicator that our education system is improving.”

The seven programs recommended for continued funding include:

• The Zoom Schools program serves English Learner schools. In 2017, the Clark County and Washoe County School districts each had 10 Zoom schools at or below the lowest quartile. In 2018, Clark reduced that number to three elementary and two middle schools while Washoe now has two elementary and one middle school. The Nevada Department of Education strategy is supporting districts in learning from the highest-performing Zoom schools.

• The Victory Schools program serves schools with the greatest poverty rates. The evaluation cited increases on the Smarter Balanced assessment in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Victory Schools in Clark and Washoe are outperforming comparable groups with similar demographic profiles. Graduation rates at the three high schools receiving Victory funding have increased, highlighted by Valley High School in Las Vegas improving by nearly 15 percent in two years.

• The Read by Grade 3 program is meeting its initial goals. The program has demonstrated positive impacts on student achievement, specifically identifying struggling students, providing interventions, and improving student literacy.

• The Social Workers in Schools program aims to improve school safety and climate by placing social workers/mental health professionals in schools. The evaluation cited short term positive outcomes such as changing school climate and addressing immediate health and safety related behaviors. In turn, these short-term gains should have an impact on longer-term social-emotional and academic outcomes for students, teacher effectiveness and family engagement.

• The Nevada Ready 21 program aims to support emerging technology education. The recommendation is to support schools that are transitioning out of the Nevada Ready 21 program so they can continue this effort by seeking integration of other resources.

• The Great Teaching and Leading Fund provides professional development opportunities for educators. This program showed great improvement of implementation from last cycle and met program goals of building an educator pipeline.

• The Underperforming Schools Turnaround Program was recommended for continued funding because each school in this program will have its own plan for improvement that is aligned with school needs.

The evaluation was conducted by a partnership that included ACS Ventures, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Center for Research, Evaluation, and Assessment, and MYS Project Management. This group had done an initial analysis in 2017 that concluded more time was needed for programs to be in place to measure impacts on student outcomes. The current evaluation measured three years of implementation (2016-2017, 2017-2018, and 2018-2019).

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Diabetes can seem overwhelming, but with education and support from family, friends and others with diabetes, you can live a healthy life. The group will meet in Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, 1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250 in Carson City, every 2nd Thursday of the month beginning Jan. 10 and running to April 11, from 5 to 6 p.m.

Schedule:
— January 10

Cost: FREE

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Diabetes can seem overwhelming, but with education and support from family, friends and others with diabetes, you can live a healthy life. The group will meet at the Douglas County Senior Center (1329 Waterloo Lane) every 3rd Thursday of the month starting January 10 - April 18 from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.

Schedule:
— January 10

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Three were arrested Monday on felony burglary charges after allegedly stealing items from Kohl’s department store, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Arrested were Cybele Ornelas, 55, Jessie Dahneke, 41, and Jessica Aguirre Marquez, 25. Each were taken into custody for suspicion of felony burglary and two of them for gross misdemeanor possession of burglary tools.

According to the arrest report, deputies were dispatched to Kohl’s in the 3800 block of South Carson Street in reference to loss prevention detaining a woman who had concealed clothing items under her shirt and walked past all points of payment.

On scene the deputy made contact with a loss prevention officer who was standing next to the detained woman, Jessica Marquez. Loss prevention stated Marquez concealed gloves, socks and luggage locks under her shirt. She was detained outside the front doors of the store. The value of items were $71.91, according to the arrest report.

Marquez was walked back to the loss prevention office. The loss prevention officer was also watching a male subject, later identified as Jessie Dahneke, who was wearing a blue and black colored jacket inside the store and had removed the security tag from a drone and placed it underneath his jacket, the arrest report states.

Meanwhile, the arresting Carson City Sheriff’s Office deputy checked through dispatch regarding Marquez and was advised she had a no bail parole and probation warrant. Marquez was a convicted felon for larceny.

While having observed the male subject on video surveillance, a deputy made contacted with a woman identified as Cybele Ornelas outside the front doors. She had a large black bag and stated she was with a man who was wearing a blue and black jacket.

Ornelas gave permission to look inside the bag. A deputy discovered numerous cosmetic items concealed in tin foil that she had taken from inside the store without paying for them, the report states. Also inside the bag was a pair of wire-type cutters commonly used to remove security devices from store products. The total value of items was $222.

Dahneke was detained by a deputy outside the front doors. Inside his jacket was a drone valued at $123.99. Also located inside the jacket were several magnets commonly used to remove security devices from store products. Dispatch advised Dahneke’s criminal history showed three felony arrests for burglary, but no dispositions were on file. Also discovered during the search was a stun gun in a black nylon holder attached to his pants belt.

Bail for Ornelas: $27,500. Bail for Dahneke, $27,500 and bail for Marquez, $25,000 and a “no bail hold” for a parole and probation warrant.

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.

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Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will return to Carson City and South Lake Tahoe this month as part of their two-year tour of the United States.

During their Carson City visit, from Jan. 15-20, the monks will construct a Manjushri, also known as Buddha of Wisdom Sand Mandala.

They will do this at the Brewery Art’s Center, 449 W. King St. This is a rare opportunity to be immersed in the ancient art of Sand Mandalas, from the mandala’s design, to its creation and ending, with a sacred dissolution ceremony at the end of this artistic and spiritual collaboration.

Sand Mandalas are intricately designed artistic representations of specific Buddhist teachings. Mandala creations are intended to bring an added sense of mindfulness to the impermanent and transitory nature of all things in life.

The Manjushri mandala, symbolizing the need to sever ignorance and attachment in oneself, will be completely constructed in the Brewery Art’s Center ballroom.

The entire process will be available for public viewing daily at the Brewery Arts Center, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monks will be available to answer questions throughout the week-long event.

In addition, there will be a variety of other presentations by the monks to include:
— Buddhist Philosophy Discussions
— Healing Ceremonies
— Guided Meditations
— Empowerment Rituals
— Calligraphy and Sand Mandala Workshops for all ages
— Monastic Debate Demonstration (this is enormously entertaining, you won’t want to miss this)
— Blessings: Personal, Home, Health and Business by appointment and then Pet Blessings and photos will be offered at Crazy Cat on Saturday.

The focus in South Lake Tahoe, will be on Green Tara, the female Buddha of Compassionate Action and the presentations will be held at Blue Angel Cafe (1132 Ski Run Blvd., South Lake Tahoe) upstairs in the loft.
All are welcome and all events are donation based. Nobody is ever turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds from events go directly to the Gaden Shartse Monastery. The South Lake Tahoe event runs Jan. 22-24.

The Gaden Shartse Monastic College is situated in the midst lush green hills and jungle in the remote countryside of southern India. It was founded in 1969 as an effort to reestablish one of the great monastic traditions of Tibet. A small group of elder monks and fifteen young boys, all of whom had managed to escape the destruction in Tibet, settled on land given to them by the Indian government in Mundgod, Karnataka.

Today, the college is at the forefront of the revival of Tibetan Monastic education, with more than 1,500 resident students, teachers, scholars, and spiritual practitioners. More than 70 percent of the members are between the ages of 10 and 25 and 80 percent of these were born in Tibet.

To this day, young monks arrive at the monastery weekly from Tibet, seeking shelter and education. Due to the success of the academic program and the quality of the teachers at the monastery, Gaden Shartse has established a reputation as being the leader in the field of Buddhist and Tibetan studies.

For more information on the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour please visit: www.sacredartsoftibettour.org. As noted above the monks will be also offering house, business and personal blessings throughout their visit. There are also opportunities to volunteer and host meals for the monks. For more information, or to schedule a blessing, please contact Melanie: Melanie@TibetanHeart.org or (775) 586-9125.

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After officially becoming the first Bee City in the Nevada, the first Bee City USA public quarterly meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 9 in the Carson City Community Center.

The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. to noon in the Bonanza Room. The Carson City Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street.

To learn more about Carson City becoming the first Bee City in Nevada, read our previous coverage here.

Hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, this meeting will include a discussion of Carson City’s role as the first Bee City USA in Nevada, as well as future events to promote pollinator gardening in the community.

For more information about Bee City USA visit www.beecityusa.org or email beecityusa@xerces.org. For more information about the Carson City Bee City USA program, contact Gillian Melor at buzzbuzzgbbn@gmail.com or visit www.carson.org/beecityusa.

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The Nevada Art Council will be hosting a Grants Workshop in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 10, to go over the new grant programs for 2020, as well as lessons on how to craft a grant proposal.

The workshop will have two sessions, both at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

The first session will begin at 2 pm and end at 4 pm, and the second session will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 7:30 p.m.

To register for the free workshop, click here. Registration is encouraged, but walk ins to the work shop are welcome as long as there is space available.

The workshop is geared toward organizations that are interested in applying for Arts Council grand funding for 2020, but there will also be speakers discussing how to craft a compelling proposal focused on artistic, cultural, or historical projects for the community.

Additionally, there are two more sessions scheduled in Reno at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center on Riverside Drive, on Jan. 24 from 2-4 and 5:30-7, if the Carson programs don’t work with your schedule.

There will be additional sessions in Las Vegas and Henderson on Jan. 15 and 16.

To learn more about the workshops click here.

The Nevada Arts Council, a division of the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, supports the work of Nevada artists, arts organizations and institutions and is funded by the Nevada State Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts.

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The Reno Aces and big league affiliate Arizona Diamondbacks named Chris Cron as manager for the 2019 MiLB season. Rounding out the rest of the staff will be pitching coach Jeff Bajenaru, hitting coach Jason Camilli and bench coach Greg Gross, who served as the Aces manager for the past two seasons.

Cron is a familiar name to Aces’ followers. The new manager’s son, Kevin Cron, played third and first base for Reno last season.

Cron, 54, becomes the fourth Aces manger in the team’s 11-year history. He enters his 35th season in the pros as both a manager and player. He’s in his sixth season with the Dbacks’ organization. Cron has served as the Dbacks’ minor league hitting coordinator since 2014.

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CARSON CITY — The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad is one of American’s milestone achievements, but it took a multinational workforce to get it done.

Many are familiar with the Chinese immigrants who labored for the Central Pacific Railroad, but they were just one of many immigrant groups who found work on the Pacific Railway.

On Friday, Jan. 18, the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will host Christopher MacMahon, a museum volunteer and a PhD student in history at the University of California Santa Barbara, for a presentation titled “Transnationalism and the Transcontinental Railroad.”

The event starts at 6 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults; free for museum members and children 17 and younger.

The presentation will focus on immigrant labor, food, transportation of equipment and supplies, and other related topics and their global connections. Admission is $6 for adults and free for Friends of NSRM members, NSRM volunteers, and children 17 and under. Contact Adam at (775) 687-6953 x224 or amichalski@nevadaculture.org for more information.

MacMahon’s PhD research examines the environmental impacts of early Nevada settlement, and how those ecological changes shaped relationships between Euro-American settlers and the Paiute and Washoe tribes.

The lecture will take place inside the Jacobsen Interpretive Center, which later this spring will be home to a major new exhibit on the Transcontinental Railroad.

For more information please contact Adam Michalski (775) 687-6953 x224 or amichalski@nevadaculture.org.

— Guy Clifton is a Public Relations Specialist for the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Museums, Arts and Indian news. He can be reached at gclifton@travelnevada.com

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a smoke inside the attic area of an RV dealership and repair shop in the 3600 block of Highway 50 East.

The call came into dispatch at around 2:20 p.m. regarding smoke inside DJs RV Center. Arriving firefighters observed light smoke in the attic area of the commercial building structure. All occupants inside evacuated. Firefighters were investigating.

We will update as more information becomes available.

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More snow accumulation is expected around Lake Tahoe on Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory.

Snowfall of 6 to 12 inches above 7,000 feet and west of Highway 89 with up to 3 inches possible at lake level can be expected, according not weather forecasters. The Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday for the greater Lake Tahoe region.

Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along the crest along with hazardous boating conditions on Lake Tahoe with gusts up to 40 mph can also be expected.

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

Meanwhile rain is possible for the Carson City region and lower valley areas. A 30 to 40 percent chance of rain is expected late Tuesday night and going into Wednesday morning. The warm weather system will see night time low temperatures in the upper 30s overnight with a daytime high Wednesday of 50.

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Western Nevada College is proud to announce one of its largest dean’s lists in years. The Fall 2018 Dean’s List includes 373 students, accounting for 31.1 percent of the college’s full-time students.

To earn the distinction of making WNC’s Dean’s List, students must complete at least 12 units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher. 
Honorees include:

Battle Mountain

Carson City
Abigail Pradere, Erin Abid, Emma Anderson, Veronica Arellano, Neida Arellano, Jayson Artz, Jonathan Barahona, Bailee Barber, Mina Barnato, Charlotte Bennett, Audrey Bertrand, Allicia Blake, Aaron Borecki, Kyle Boshard, Adela Bracamontes, Clair Bridwell, Anthony Burgess, Viridiana Cacho-Alvarez, Jessica Camelon, Gizhe Cardoza, Juan Carrillo, Mariana Chavez Cortes, Syrena Chowanski, Jason Clark, Andrew Cole, Caleb Conover, Aaron Cowee, Stefan Davis, James Deleon-Saenz, Jessica Dotson, Eric Ellison, Sedina Escobar, Gabriella Escobar Ruiz, Mohammad Esmaeilisarbaghi, Teresa Fernandez, Arietis Fisher-Burns, Omar Garcia Cruz, William Gilroy, Jesse Gonzalez, April Gregory, Jonathan Guy, Mark Guzzetta, Elizabeth Heinz, Katrina Henley, Annji Hodorowicz, Arielle Holmboe, Alexandra Hooper, James Horner, Monte Howell, Donald Jenkins, Jose Jimenez, Logan Johnson, Maria Juarez, Kyle Ketten, Naomi Koehler, Haylee Krupp, Tanner Laird, Caitlyn Lee, Nubia Leon-Lozano, Phillip Lopez, Marisol Lopez, Regan Lowe, Chris Luna, Guillermo Mariscal, Marcella Martin, Heriberto Martinez, Heidi Marty, Cheyenne McBride, Tim McComas, Kaleinani Moore, Sailor Mueller, Desmond Muir, Maryn Myler, Jennifer Nguyen, Alejandro Ortega-Avila, Gabrielle Palazzolo, Misty Parsh, Trevor Pastones, Carly Peckham, Christopher Perdue, Alyxandra Perry, Mirian Ponce, Mayela Quintanilla, Derek Redlark, Daniela Rivera-Lopez, Luis Rizo-Rodriguez, Kasandra Roman, Antoinette Rose, Alexandria Rose, Julisa Saenz, David Saldana Isaac, Jenifer Salguero, Jennifer Sanchez, Lesly Sanchez, Blanca Sasso, Branden Schenkhuizen, Brandon Sevilla, Kayla Simmons, Quinn Sinnott, Natalia Smith, Chloe Svensson, Mariana Talamantes, Shalayna Thayer, Ivie Tims, William Toohey, Joshua Turner, Lyric Untereiner, Christian Vargas, Michael Varner, Xitlali Vega Alvarez, Jared Walker, Sara White, Sarah Woods.

Dayton
Annamarie Addington, Bryan Aguilera, Kalee Alexander, Sydney Anderson, Kaeli Barwig, Felicia Berumen, Jeremiah Brown, Alyssah Clements, Katherine Darragh, Natalie Degraw, Dani Evans, Madsen Evans, Nicholas Fonzo, Rhianna Gentry, Jameson Haigwood, Emma Heusser, Grady Hunt, Shanti Johnson, Ryan Johnson, Ian Kanter, Dakota Knight, Timothy Letts, Jason Logan, Tandi Maginnis, Andrew Matthews, Elisio Medina, Giselle Medina, Elora Neep, Makenna Olsen, Kassie Sandstrom, Kirsche Stanton, Laura Staten Sandoval, Levi Thompson, Jana Trudell, Cliff Turnell, Roham Wahabzada, Kimberly Waski, Bion Wells, Caleb Woodruff, Kobey Workman.

Fallon
Megan Behimer, Brianna Behimer, Michelle Collins, Maria Cortes Cervantes, Haley Duke, Kaimani-Lei Feliciano, Karley Frederick, Carey Hack, Joseph Hill, Iliana Hockenberry-Grimes, Aaron Imeson, Sidney Jaques, Conor Keitz, Ivy Kent, Matthew Knight, Keith Mason, Myraflor McNamer, Jordan Moon, Lauryn Mulac, Mary Nash, Abbey Pike, Allie Pysell, Amber Revels, Emily Richards, Savannah Robinson, Allison Ruck, Brooke Shyne, Ashley Sorensen, Elizabeth Stephens, Tanner Stritenberger, Francine Vonhusen, Maria Whitaker.

Fernley
William Adamson, Alyssa Bixby, Ethan Clark, Celeste Condie, Carlie Fagundes, Karlyn Hawley, William Hernandez, Dalton Kinamon, Erin Lett, Alex Lopez Martinez, Kennedy Lyon-Lindersmith, Sabrina McCallum, Kacie Meisner, Emma Parsons, Skyler Payne, Rachelle Rodriguez, Alexandria Schulman, Anwen Starich, Parker Strong-O’Brien, Bryanna Timmsen, Sariah Warren, Tayler Zolyniak.

Gardnerville
Hope Adams, Kaycee Battcher, Shelbilyn Beaty, Allyson Bliss, Sandra Brower, Skyler Bunn, Lauren Byers, Mataello Cota, Tasha Davis, Aurora De la Torre, Grace Fischmann, Danner Hillman, Emily Hillman, Alexandria Horner, Chase Jackson, William James-Chappell, Tyler Kellar, Alexander Kennedy, Sam King, Christine Lear, Tyler Lera, Emilio Magana, Raphael Palisoc, Madison Peters, Mackenzie Peters, Tatianna Petri, Nathaniel Phillips, Charles Pitcock, Robert Pomeroy, Zachary Poole, Noah Poole, Cheila Ramos, Kevyn Reid, Laureiann Rogers, Alexandria Rose, Michael Rubio, Josefina Sigala, Shane Smith, Anthony Stegg, Annie Tewalt, Johnathon Tobias, Chanden Tolbert, Araceli Valadez, Tara Van Patten, Jacob Vanbeuge, Maria Vicente Becerra, Katelyn Wiggins, Darick Zieroth.

Genoa
Anna Graham, Adrianna Voss

Henderson
Symantha Lloyd, Victoria Newsom

Las Vegas
Rhiannon Bree Achong, Samiya Cogmon, Nova Creacy, Brandon Davis, Kelsey Dosch, Daniella Guevara, Ashley Howell, Criskier Ignacio, Jordyn Kenton, William Kenton, Nyla Lee, Alexzah Lopez, Joshua Maranon, Paige Peters, Nhora Quassani, Tara Racut, Hayli Rhoton, Kyler Ryu, Kobe Ryu, Coye Shelton, Aysiah Taylor, Elizabeth Theriot, Cameron Torres, Albert Vandivort, Briana Vega

Lawrence, Kan.
Jayden Ebberts

Marla Bay
Shannon Birnberg

Minden
Cody Bohman, Caitlin Camara, Heather Christensen, Spencer Flanders, Regan Hammond, Carly Johnson, Dallyn Malarchuk, Veronica Marquez, Kallie McDonald, Christina Perry, Joel Potter, Brady Rodina, Madelaine Shek, Nathaniel Shek, Rebekah Swearingen, Jessica Visnovits, Mackenzie Wagstaff, Matthew Wallace

Mound House
Aubrey Garrard, Daniel Ledezma

Nixon
Chayslin Lee

North Las Vegas
Xavier Alvarez, Orquidia Alvarez

Phoenix, Ariz.
Maximos Anchors

Reno
Roberto Appel, David Booth, Andrew Daniels, Camille Fitzgerald-Brown, Emma Gardner, Narinder Lota, Darby Olsen, Scott Payne, Alyena Schmalz, Rachael Seabert, Dania Wahwasuck

Silver Springs
James Garrison, Amanda King, Michael Lamendola, Sara Perez, Leticia Navarro

Smith
Megan Feuerhelm

South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Kyle Ferguson, Ryan Hock

Sparks
Kyle Boyce, Luis Ordonez, Juan Pino, Krista Poshusta

Stagecoach
Maxine Fernandez, Kelsey Ferrie, Andrea Gonzalez, Christiana Lundeen, Jarod Lyon, Katherine Martin, Noemi Ortiz, Alanna Taylor

Stateline
Patricia Hernandez-Juarez

Verdi
Cassidy Burr

Virginia City Highlands
Cameron Miller

Virginia City
Gary Gamber, Allison Hultberg, Michaela Roth

Washoe Valley
Summer Avissanyx, Damon Fischer, Jessica Fischer, Eduardo Garcia, Logan Jones, Masih Madani, Alexandru Suciu

Wellington
Shawna Anger, Ian Biggs, Kelsey Capra, Melissa Lackore, Emmanuel Lopez, Rosendo Lopez, Karla Sanchez Ramirez, Riley Urton

Yerington
Simone Booth, Brittney Wilkison

Zephyr Cove
Anthony Avalos, Lothel Englekirk

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Spring semester at Western Nevada College is your opportunity to earn one of the industry-recognized credentials that Nevada employers want from their new hires. WNC offers certifications during spring semester that could lead to employment in industries such as manufacturing, information technology, computer-aided drafting, welding, machining, bookkeeping, health care, construction and automotive mechanics.

Spring semester begins Tuesday, Jan. 22.

WNC counselors are available to guide individuals through the enrollment process. Phone for an appointment at 775-445-3267.

New students to the college can prepare for enrollment at www.wnc.edu/starthere/

• Mechatronics/manufacturing: Individuals new to manufacturing may earn a Manufacturers Technician 1 Certification by taking three courses, including one online course in preparation to take the certification exam. These classes may be completed as quickly as an individual’s time commitment permits. The MT1 Certification prepares individuals for above entry level positions in regional manufacturing organizations.

Students who’ve earned an MT1 or bring industry experience may enroll in the Siemens Certified Mechatronic Systems Assistant Level 1 Certification classes upon instructor permission.

Completion of classes prepares students to take an internationally recognized credential documenting demonstrated skills with root cause analysis, historical analysis for preventive maintenance and system-level troubleshooting. Mechatronics Systems are complex electrical, mechanical and computer technologies integrated into automated systems in high-tech industrial environments.

Tesla, Panasonic, GE Bently, Bruce Aerospace and Click Bond are some of the local manufacturers who have been hired from Professor Emily Howarth’s skilled manufacturing program or put their technicians through the program.
These training program classes are small and intense, and focus on the methodology of thinking like a problem solver, not just a task worker.

WNC is uniquely positioned to offer technicians the ability to upgrade their knowledge and skills so they can return to the workforce with new ideas and recognition of their value to the organization. Employees with Siemens mechatronic certifications contribute to organizations' productivity. These individuals bring adaptive expertise to the automation production systems of manufacturers and distribution centers. For more information, contact Howarth at emily.howarth@wnc.edu.

• Computer-Aided Drafting: Individuals with a CAD background may enroll in the 3-D modeling course. Through the semester participants learn 3-D modeling, design simulation and introduction to data management. Successful completion of the course prepares students to take the Solidworks Certification exam.

• Computer Information Technology: Individuals interested in preparing to enter the high-demand, high-wage field of information technology may choose from a variety of courses leading to several pathways and certification preparation. Most courses prepare students to sit for the certification exams. Options range from A+ and Security + to Microsoft or Linux operating systems to advanced cybersecurity.

• Automotive Mechanics: By taking a series of four-week short-term classes, individuals can earn up to five Automotive Service Excellence credentials by the end of spring semester. WNC Auto Mechanics Instructor Jason Spohr said that there is a huge need for mechanics in the area and that he takes up to 12 calls per semester from dealers and shops looking to hire them from WNC’s program.

The program’s areas of focus during the spring are steering and suspension, auto electronics, automatic transmission and transaxles and engine performance. Individuals who didn’t participate in the first semester electronics and engine performance classes will need to talk to Spohr before being admitted into those spring classes. He can be contacted at jason.spohr@wnc.edu or 775-445-4270.

• Health care: Preparing for a career in health care doesn’t require a long-term educational commitment. There are several options outside WNC’s nursing program for individuals to prepare for certification to work in health care. Train to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, an Emergency Medical Technician or laboratory technician.

WNC is offering four Certified Nursing Assistant courses in Carson City and one in Fallon this spring. The six-unit course prepares students to take the Nevada licensing exam for certification as a nursing assistant. CNAs provide nursing care for patients in long-term and acute care institutions.

In addition, WNC is offering Healthcare Provider CPR (EMS 100), including two prior to the semester in Carson City and one in Fallon. This course serves as a prerequisite for admission into the nursing program, as well as the CNA course. Certification is based on the standards of the American Heart Association and requires passing a written exam and practical demonstration of skills at the end of the course. Individuals will learn basic cardiac life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques.

Individuals can also train to become an Emergency Medical Technician or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician. EMS 108 prepares individuals to provide basic emergency medical care to individuals experiencing sudden illness or injury. Upon completion of the class, individuals are eligible to sit for the National Registry Examination for EMT Basic.
This spring, WNC is offering an EMS 108 course on the Carson City campus and the Fallon campus.
Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians are trained to provide more advanced airway maintenance skills, which include basic electrocardiography (ECG) arrhythmia and to utilize pharmacological interventions within the scope of practices.
An advanced EMT course (EMT 115) will also be available on the Carson City campus this spring on Monday and Wednesday from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Another option to hasten a transition into the medical field is training to become a laboratory technician (phlebotomy). LTE 101 and LTE 102 will prepare individuals to take the national certification exam. Under the direction of an instructor, students will perform a minimum of 100 successful documented blood draws.
The laboratory technician courses provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform basic collection, identification and preservation of blood samples as applied to venipuncture techniques.

Students should check the prerequisites for all Allied Health courses and it’s recommended to begin the enrollment process early.

• Welding: In one semester, individuals can proceed through four class levels and be introduced to the hundreds of welding certifications available by meeting the standards of the American Welding Society codes. Classes include instruction on code certification required by the American Petroleum Institute and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

This 21-unit accelerated program will meet from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday throughout the spring semester.

Instructor Randy Naylor said the job prospectus is extremely good for welders. “There are more jobs than people to take them,” he said.

• Construction: Individuals interested in gaining credentials to work in the construction field may take two courses to gain two credentials from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Students will gain skills and an introduction to construction management. These certifications provide the opportunity to enter the high-demand construction industry.

Individuals interested in earning an inspector of structures credential may take four inspector courses, which prepares them to pass the exam, as well as the 25 inspections the state requires before he or she qualifies for a Nevada license. The courses cover inspection of residential structures, under floor inspections, above floor inspections and supervised residential inspections for certification.

• Machine Tool Technology: With more than 400 machining and computer numerical control job openings in the region in late summer, individuals can learn the skills in one semester to find immediate employment.
“If they have dedication and get hands-on skills, they’ll have a job before the semester is over,” said WNC Machine Tool Technology Instructor David Fulton. “They can take this career anywhere in the world.”

Fulton said that at least three — and possibly four — National Institute for Metalworking Skills certifications can be earned in one semester. Individuals need to complete MTT courses 105 and 110 in the spring to learn the NIMS certification skills for measurement, material and safety, as well as a certification that covers job planning, benchwork and layout.

• Bookkeeping: If your short-term goal is to become an accounting clerk or entry-level bookkeeper, the six-unit Certified Bookkeeper course (ACC 290) this spring can provide you with the knowledge to do so.
Students must either have passed ACC 201 with a C or better or can demonstrate a thorough knowledge of double-entry accounting to take the class.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to sit for a national exam administered by the American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers. Upon passing this exam and completing two years of bookkeeping experience, individuals earn the right to call themselves "Certified Bookkeepers."

Department consent to enroll in the class is required. Contact instructor for admission approval no later than Jan. 17 at Richard.Kloes@wnc.edu or 775-423-7565, ext. 2258.

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CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval made the following statement Thursday after the state’s rainy day fund achieved its highest ever balance of more than $293 million this morning:

“When I took office in January 2011, the state’s rainy day fund balance was zero. As a direct result of the economic diversification and retention efforts we began, as well as diligent work by the Silver State and the Nevada family, a deposit of more than $55 million was made into the rainy day fund today, allowing the fund to reach its highest ever balance of more than $293 million. This is phenomenal news that all Nevadans should be proud of.

“Moving forward, with continued monthly marijuana tax revenue deposits, the rainy day fund balance will continue to grow. It is estimated that at the end of fiscal year 2019, the balance will be approximately $326 million.

“As I’ve said before, I am incredibly pleased by the work we have been able to accomplish over the last eight years and I am thankful that the Silver State is beginning 2019 on this momentum-filled high note.”

Governor-elect Steve Sisolak will be inaugurated as Nevada's 30th governor in Carson City on Jan. 7.

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With 10,000 people counting down — and an array of fireworks exploding above the Main Stage and illuminating the pine forests surrounding the festival grounds — SnowGlobe, South Lake Tahoe’s annual EDM winter music festival leading up to New Year’s Eve, blasted into 2019.

Then headliners Above & Beyond launched right back into its set, capping off the fest’s eight-annual gathering.

Temperatures were hovering just above single digits as midnight hit, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from the crowds that had been dancing at the mostly outdoor festival for the previous days.

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CARSON CITY — Adventure has long been a part of Michelle Roberts’ life, from a two-year stint in the Peace Corps in southeast Africa to circumnavigating the globe during a “semester at sea” to study cultures in Southeast Asia to researching and eating insects.

But now she’s taking on an equally challenging adventure: Elementary schoolers.

Roberts is the new Curator of Education at the Nevada Historical Society in Reno and the challenge of making history fun and education for the school children who visit the museum is a key element in what drew her to the position.

“I love the energy of the kids,” Roberts said. “There’s a field trip aspect of visiting a museum where the kids are excited to be here in the first place. That was attractive to me.”

The Nevada Historical Society – the state’s oldest cultural institution – is part museum and part research library with a treasure trove of materials for Nevada history buffs young and old.

In her role as education curator, Roberts will also handle public programming – arranging lectures and other special events for the public. She will also serve as the top editor for the Nevada Historical Society Quarterly.

Michelle brings amazing experiences, idea, energy and enthusiasm to NHS and our community,” said Catherine Magee, director of the Nevada Historical Society. “We a thrilled she is part of the NHS team.”

Roberts is no stranger to the classroom, teaching at all levels. Her experiences range from teaching summer camps at the Bay Area Discovery Museum in Sausalito, Calif., to implementing a science curriculum in Crested Butte, Colo., to teaching anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno, Sacramento State and Truckee Meadows Community College.

Raised in Reno, Roberts graduated from Wooster High School in 1992. She attended several colleges before earning her undergraduate degree at San Francisco State in 1998 – including a “Semester at Sea” via the University of Pittsburgh, in which shipboard students circumnavigated the globe.

Her next adventure was spending two years in the Peace Corps in Malawi, Africa, where she did agroforestry work with the district agriculture and forestry office and had her first experience with edible insects.

After the Peace Corps, she earned her master’s in geography at Ohio University, the final months of which took her to Laos in Southeast Asia.

She returned home to Nevada in 2004 and earned her doctorate in anthropology from UNR in 2011. Part of the research for her PhD sent her back to Laos for a year with her her husband and their daughter in tow.

Since 2006, she’s been teaching anthropology at the college level.

She said she is eager in her new role to promote the programs of the Nevada Historical Society to the public and to bring in a diversity of topics related to the history of Nevada.

I’m really excited to be here and looking forward to what’s ahead,” Roberts said.

— Guy Clifton is a Public Relations Specialist with the Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Museums, Arts and Indian news. He can be reached at gclifton@travelnevada.com.

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The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to become a Bee City USA. This completed the efforts of the Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada and Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space to accomplish this certification.

Bee City USA is an initiative of The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation, a national nonprofit organization.

Bee City USA’s mission is to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators by providing them with healthy habitat, rich in a variety of native plants and free to nearly free of pesticides.

Imperiled pollinators like honey bees, bumble bees, butterflies, moths, bats, hummingbirds, and others are responsible for the reproduction of ninety percent of the world’s wild plant species and one in every three bites of food we consume.

Mayor Bob Crowell said, “You said it [pollinator conservation] was really important; it’s probably critically important. Pollinators are a critical component of the natural resources we have. The more information we can get out that bees are our friends, the better. And they really are our friend.”

“The program aspires to make people more PC, also known as pollinator conscious, that is. If lots of individuals and communities begin planting native, pesticide-free flowering trees, shrubs, and perennials, it will create large-scale change for thousands of species of pollinators at risk," said Bee City USA founder, Phyllis Stiles. "How each city or county celebrates pollinators is up to them, but we especially encourage educational programs for children, like school gardens. When a child falls in love with pollinators, they are friends for life.”

A designated Bee City USA is expected to annually celebrate being a Bee City USA community with a proclamation and public awareness activities; publicly acknowledge commitment to the program through signage and web links; annually report activities to Bee City USA to renew the certification.

Carson City has designated the Carson City Bee City Committee, under the Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada, the facilitating committee for Carson City’s efforts to engage the community in promoting pollinator conservation.

This Committee meets quarterly, with the first meeting scheduled for Jan. 9, 2019, at 10 a.m. at the Carson City Community Center, Bonanza Room and invites all residents of Carson City to come to offer their ideas for pollinator-friendly initiatives. The more people and organizations involved, the sooner pollinator declines will be reversed.

For more information about Bee City USA visit www.beecityusa.org or email beecityusa@xerces.org. For more information about the Carson City Bee City USA program, contact Gillian Melor at buzzbuzzgbbn@gmail.com or visit www.carson.org.

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Legend tells of a terrifying monster that is supposed to reside in the depths of Walker Lake who has been sighted for centuries. For years, Cecil even had his own float in the Nevada Day Parade.

The legend of Cecil seems to have been first written down in the early-to-mid 1800s, when Nevada was first being explored by white settlers looking to spread out and maybe try their hand at finding gold or homesteading.

According to the legend, the lake was native to a Paiute tribe who told the settlers stories of a giant snake-like creature that lived in the depths of the lake, and was known to have eaten numerous members of the tribe. They refused to go out on the lake for fishing out of fear of becoming the serpent’s dinner.

The stories grew, thanks to publications reporting sightings and even a few bizarre battles with the lake monster.

In 1868, a letter to the editor of the Esmerelda Union out of Aurora, resident Reuben Strathers said he and a friend had killed one of the monsters. He said the creature had a head similar to a crocodile, with its front feet near its neck, with a monstrously long tail. He said it was covered in scales that glistened in the morning sun.

In 1907 a piece published by the Washington Herald reports that a prospector from Goldfield has seen the monster from the depths. The story goes that Don Cornelison and his friend John McCorry had been fishing in a both a mile from the shore when they spotted the creature.

The report stated: “Cornelison says that at first sight he took the serpent for a man in a skiff, and when it disappeared for a moment he thought the boat had capzied, and rowed toward the spot, when it suddenly reappeared, giving them a good view of its proportions, which they estimated to be about thirty feet in length and six feet across the back.”

In 1909, the Reno Evening Gazette reported that a Japanese railroad worker had attempted to swim ashore from a boat but was lost to the water and it was believed the monster ate his remains, as his body was never found.

In 1915, the Walker River Bulletin put out a bizarre report claiming the monsters had disrupted the lake into a kind of tsunami. In the story it said that in July of the same year, a month previous to the story coming out, there had been a violent disturbance of the water near Dutch Creek. It was so violent that some people believed it to be a volcanic eruption nearby, while others swore it was the serpents. The story said, “After the outburst or upheaval of water, which sent white horses in every direction, white smoke or fog arose to the crest of Mountain Grant.”

In 1934 the Mineral County Independent noted there were underground springs feeding into the lake and that it was believed to join together in an underground passage with Pyramid Lake, and that the monsters traveled between the lakes using the passage.

There were also recordings of a similar lake serpent in Pyramid beginning in the 1870s. An agent to the Paiute-Shoshone tribe named Le Bass wrote to Major Henry Douglas who was the Superintendent of Indian affairs. In the letter it said, “the Pyramid Lake Paiutes tell of their ancestors seeing a large snake or serpent in the lake some two or three hundred feet long.”

A Paiute legend tells the story of a young man who mocked the story of the Pyramid Lake serpent and was eaten feet first while his friend ran to get help, leaving only his head, arms, and shoulders behind.

A bizarre report circled for awhile that on the shores of Walker Lake, two of the serpents got into a fight with each other that could be seen by settlers on the shoreline. The serpents then moved onto the shore, and one killed the other. The story says that the champion sunned itself on the lakeshore before returning to the water. The Goldfield Tribune reported that eyewitnesses claimed the serpent’s body was around 70 feet long.

Sightings are still reported today, as people spot the creature while camping or even simply driving past Walker Lake.

How did Cecil the Serpent get his name? I genuinely don’t know. It could be that they began calling the lake monster Cecil after the popular cartoon about Cecil the Sea Serpent came out, which changed the Walker Lake Monster from a horrifying, teenager-eating monster into a cutesy story, similar to the transition of our favorite Tahoe Tessie.

In a strange twist, it is said that if you bring marshmallows to the lake for Cecil and toss them in, he won't turn you into his dinner, so if you ever go, make sure to bring him candy, just in case.

Though unfortunately Cecil hasn’t been spotted in the Nevada Day parade for a few decades, he makes appearances in Hawthorne, and this year he attended the Armed Forces Parade in May.

You can also follow him on facebook by clicking here where he is listed as a public figure, rightly so.

Have you seen Cecil in Walker Lake yourself? Tell us below.

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A to Zen has been a Carson City staple for the past decade. While they’re mostly known for their assortment of vintage finds, their large record and book collection, handmade gifts, costumes, and what may be the largest collection of knick-knacks in Carson City, they’ve also been engaging in community activities for years.

Six years ago, A to Zen started hosting open mic nights in the store every Friday, and they’ve continued that tradition. They’ve also hosted haunted houses, yoga classes, concerts, private parties and more.

Owner Mike Epps is working to continue the community engagement he brings to the shop.

With the addition of yoga classes and soon-to-be cooking classes and a cafe-style tea service, Epps is creating a unique space for Carson City residents to come and engage with each other in learning new tasks and enjoying family-friendly entertainment.

Epps first opened A to Zen during the 2008 economic crash after he knew working in construction as a home builder just wouldn’t be feasible anymore.

“It was a matter of survival,” said Epps. “My motivation was to not starve. I remember I was in front of my house having a garage sale and I thought, ‘hey, I wonder if I could do this for a living.’”

He and his family lost a lot during the crash. Their savings, their house, Epps’ career. But he is adaptable, and the shop has adapted alongside him.

Epps has begun offering tech and video services to bands and musicians who come to play during open mic nights and concerts, and his next plan is to expand that to the public.

“Next month we have a chef coming to teach a sushi rolling class,” said Epps, “and it’s a perfect opportunity to record, whether it be for marketing materials, YouTube, or live streaming.”

Between four to six cameras are used during recordings, with a sound technician on site. Epps is also coming up with ways to design sets for people to come and film videos, whether it be cooking shows, blogs, or the traditional concert, often with a live audience, which adds an extra pop to marketing materials.

A to Zen’s live streamed videos, interviews and more can be viewed by clicking here.

The shop will soon to be downsizing as Epps focuses more on the future of A to Zen.

“At this point, I’m paying my rent on record and book sales,” said Epps. “They’re our biggest selling point.”

Some of the inventory in the shop has been waiting to find new homes for years, said Epps, and those items and clothing items will more than likely be cleared out for A to Zen’s new year’s overhaul.

A portion of the shop will soon be cleared out for another vendor to rent, and Epps has big ideas for moving forward with A to Zen.

“We’d like to see more community engagement from people who want to rent the space for concerts, classes, what have you,” said Epps.

The shop hosted the first “Zen as F*&$” yoga class this week, which will be a recurring class every first and third Wednesday of the month. Meditation groups have also approached Epps, who is currently working with them to figure out scheduling.

A tea service is also in the works, which will turn a portion of the shop into a cafe where people can come, drink tea, read books, listen to music, relax, etc.

With the creation of the freeway, a lot of the shop’s drive-by clientele has ebbed, and Epps is once again adapting.

“I’ve always been interested in working with the community,” said Epps. “My thoughts are, if you’re running a business that’s only taking from people and not giving back, you’re not providing your community a service. Carson City is a small town, and everyone needs to be giving back to each other.”

A to Zen is located at 1804 N Carson Street in the Grocery Outlet shopping center.

To learn more about A to Zen, or about renting out the space for parties, classes, or filming, contact Epps on facebook by clicking here.

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Welcome to the first Friday of 2019 Carson City. We'll see mostly cloudy skies and a high near 50 ahead of a storm system moving into the area by Saturday. Rain and snow showers are possible on the valley floors.

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 or happening. You can also submit the relevant information, also known as the "5Ws and How” to editor@carsonow.org.

Here's what's happening around town today:

— Friday Morning Walk to Linear Ditch Trail Central hosted by Muscle Powered. 9 a.m. Join Muscle Powered on its first one hour walk of the new year and enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City. Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road. We will walk along the Linear Ditch trail next to the Fremont Elementary School. 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. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

— Experience Virtual Reality at the Carson City Library. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join the Carson City Library to experience Virtual Reality! Using the latest technology, Virtual Reality allows you to experience new places and situations in a computer simulated world. Discover what it’s like to see dinosaurs up close, view art from around the world in a single museum, or blast alien ships in a virtual world. Must be at least 13 years or old to participate. A Premiere library card is required to attend. Reserve your spot online. For questions about the Virtual Reality room call 775-283-7595 or email ereinhart@carson.org. 900 North Roop Street.

— Weekly Open Mic Night at the Zen Den in A to Zen Gift Shop. 6 p.m. Open Mic Night is held at A to Zen Gift Shop on the Zen Den Stage. All talents, creative projects welcome. Come practice being on stage. There will be music, comedy, poetry, magic, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Open Mic Night happens every Friday from 6-9 pm. A to Zen is located at 1803 N Carson St., Carson City. Call 775.691.3945.

— Evening of Improv Comedy. 7 to 9 p.m. Join us for an evening of improv comedy where you never know what to expect, except a good time! Suggested donation of $5 at the door. Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King Street, Carson City.

— Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Live Comedy every Friday and Saturday night at the Carson Nugget. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Purchase tickets at the Winner’s Club or online.

ONGOING:

— Nevada Artists Association presents New Year's Show at BAC. 10 a.m. The Nevada Artists Association presents The New Year's Show. The featured artists wall at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will also be presenting the works of Dick Carr and Reta Hanks. These shows are free and open to the public. The NAA Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located on the campus of the Brewery Arts Center at 449 W. King Street in Carson City. Be sure to visit us on Facebook and visit our website at www.NevadaArtists.org

— Statewide presentations on radon safety. January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Cooperative Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at presentations, statewide. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It comes from the ground and can accumulate in homes, raising the risk of lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 21,000 Americans die each year from radon-caused lung cancer, killing more people than secondhand smoke, drunk driving and house fires.For more information, call the Radon Hotline at 1-888-RADON10 (1-888-723-6610) or visit the Nevada Radon Education Program website at www.RadonNV.com. Cooperative Extension, the EPA and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health urge all Nevadans to test their homes for radon.

— Pets of the Homeless fundraiser in downtown Carson City. This time of year, the Nevada state capital is filled with traditions. One that has grown especially endearing to the Carson City community is the annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin.
Chef Don Pepe Paz, "The Paella King" and owner of Carpa Nevada, is once again donating the profits made from sales of his fine Portuguese olive oils and balsamic vinegar to Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 registered non-profit with a nationwide outreach. The fundraising sale began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2019. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar products can be purchased individually or by the case at Downtown Coin, 111 W. Telegraph in downtown Carson City. Funds for Pets of the Homeless go directly to pay for the veterinary, nutritional and other care of pets of homeless individuals across the country.

— 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.

— 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 Street in Carson City.

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