Carson City, NV – Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice was welcomed in June 2019 by the national nonprofit, Feeding Pets of the Homeless as a Donation Site. Donations of pet food and supplies can be taken to 800 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV and will then be delivered to a local food bank, homeless shelter or homeless encampment. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is the only national network focused completely on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of the homeless.

Over the course of a year, millions of people become homeless with numbers rising. Approximately 80 percent of people who experience homelessness are homeless for a short period of time and usually need help finding housing or a rent subsidy. Unfortunately, for those with pets it becomes more difficult, forcing them to choose between their pet and a roof over their head. Surprisingly, most choose to stay on the streets with their pets for longer periods of time. Their pets are their comfort, provide an emotional bond of loyalty, provide protection and are nonjudgmental. It is estimated that one in four homeless and disadvantaged people have a pet. Pets of the homeless do not choose their guardians. A difference can be made to aid these pets.

More than 20,416 pets have been medically treated through the assistance of Feeding Pets of the Homeless, and over 644 tons of pet food collected and distributed. There are more than 409 Donation Sites nationwide. Pets of the Homeless has provided over $1.23million in emergency veterinary care to pets of the homeless.

Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice accepts pet food donations year round. For more information, call: 775-220-5696, or call Pets of the Homeless at 775-841-7463 or visit petsofthehomeless.org

Feeding Pets of the Homeless believes in the healing power of companion pets and of the human-animal bond, which is very important in the lives of many homeless. They find solace, protection and companionship through their pets. They care for their pets on limited resources so they themselves have less. Our task, nationwide, is to feed and provide basic emergency veterinary care to their pets and thus relieve the anguish and anxiety of the homeless who cannot provide for their pets. For more information, please visit petsofthehomeless.org

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space in partnership with the Carson City Weed Coalition would like to invite the public to join us on June 8th, 2019 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to pull a variety of invasive plants, including: musk thistle, poison hemlock and bull thistle.

Please park at Fremont Elementary School, located at 1511 Firebox Rd. Carson City NV 89701

Please wear long pants, a long sleeve shirt and a hat. Water will be on hand, but please bring water with you and snacks.

Our department will provide all of the necessary items for removing weeds, such as: gloves, weed pullers and garbage bags.

There is no need to sign-up for this event.

On behalf of the Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space and the Carson City Weed Coalition, we look forward to seeing you at our Linear Ditch Weed Pull!

Carson City University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Carson City Parks and Recreation and Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch, is offering two weekly sessions at Silver Saddle Ranch, 2648 Carson City Road in Carson City, for youth who are not able to keep or raise a small farm animal to experience working with either rabbits or goats. Area 4-H leaders will bring their animals for attendees, 9 – 14 years of age, to work with in these hands on day camps.

Attendees will learn what it takes to select and raise a rabbit or goat – handling, health and nutrition, showing, housing and how to have fun. A fee of $50 per attendee, per camp, includes water, snacks and basic educational materials.

Week One: Let’s Learn About Rabbits – June 18 – 21, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Week Two: Funny and Fabulous Goats – June 25 – 28, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Space is limited to the first 10 attendees registered and the deadline is Friday, June 7, 2019.

Please call the Carson City Cooperative Extension office at 775-887-2252 to register for one or both day camps.

Just a reminder that the Carson Valley Art Association kicks off its 2019 Spring Art Show beginning 9 a.m. Friday at the CVIC Hall and will show through Sunday.

Come meet and talk to the artists at the reception 6-8 p.m. Friday. We truly do have some exceptionally great artists working in all types of mediums and genres so this is a great way to meet them and learn about their works and their creative passions in a neighborly atmosphere.

So please come out and meet the artists and see what beautiful works they have been creating to help support the CVAA scholarship fund for our local students. You won’t be disappointed I assure you.

See 'ya Friday evening.

Harry Lang

Minden

Mike Thomas’ topics for his June presentations about survival and aerospace at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory should generate interest among community members.

On Friday, June 7, Thomas will give a presentation on “Survivors.” Thomas will present amazing, true survival stories during this lecture.

One night later on Saturday, June 8, Thomas will shift his focus to the “Space Shuttle” and discuss the U.S.’s space delivery system.

Both lectures are free and begin at 7:30 p.m.; doors to the observatory open at 7 p.m.

The observatory is open to the public from sundown to 11 p.m. on Saturday nights for Star Parties. The Western Nevada Astronomical Society hosts these Star Parties, bringing together people with an interest in astronomy.
Newcomers are always welcome.

The observatory is located at 2699 Van Patten Drive in Carson City.

United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra’s (UWNNS) wants to hear from the communities we serve. UWNNS's Listening Tour will ask and listen to community members throughout different northern Nevada counties. Information collected will be used to inform and guide future work. The two ways to participate are through an online survey and a series of community conversations.

Community Conversations will invite community members, leaders, non-profit partners, and activists to join us in gathering a collective perspective of our community. Anyone can attend. During the one-hour long session, we will ask participants to share what they believe are the most pressing, or significant, issues facing their community. Attendance is FREE, but please RSVP to help us prepare for your participation.

If you are not able to attend a Community Conversation, we have an online survey available at www.uwnns.org/survey for anyone in northern Nevada to take that also asks what you consider to be the top community issues and for feedback about our current focus on early childhood literacy. The survey is confidential, does not ask for names, and takes about 5 minutes to complete.

All information collected during the 2019 Listening Tour will be summarized and shared with the public in the fall.

Schedule of Community Conversations:

Incline Village, NV - Tuesday, May 14, 2019 - 10:00 AM

Fallon, NV - Tuesday, May 21, 2019 - 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM

Sparks, NV - Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - 6:00 PM

Reno, NV - Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - 8:00 AM

Carson City, NV - Thursday, June 6, 2019 - 5:30 PM

Fernley, NV - Tuesday, June 11, 2019 - 5:30 PM

We have already hosted community conversations in Winnemucca, Elko, Ely and Wells. If you missed us and would like to provie feedback for your community, please fill our our online survey at www.uwnns.org/survey. Thank you so much for you participation, we value the input from all of the communities that we serve.

To RSVP for a discussion, click here.

Carson City, NV (June, 2019)- The 2019 Nevada State Fair will be held June 6th – 9th, open daily 11am-10pm, and free to the public! This year we are proud to introduce our new Home & Garden Show inside the pavilion.

Nevada State Fair returns to Mills Park in Carson City, Nevada’s great capital for four days of fun, live entertainment on the main stage, carnival rides, culture, music and much more!

The Nevada State Fair was founded in 1874 and had been Nevada’s longest running event. The Board of Directors for the Nevada State Fair met on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 and decided to close, ending a 136 year run (1874-2010).

In August of 2013 a new Nevada state non-profit company was formed to continue the legacy. With collaborative efforts from both state and private sectors, the Nevada State Fair is welcomed back and is pleased to be held in Carson City annually.

Ride tickets and unlimited day ride passes are available at the fairgrounds ticket booth.

The weather is going to be great! Come on out and enjoy four full days of activities at Mills Park located at 1111 E. William St, Carson City, NV. Free parking available at Carson High School.

For more information about Nevada State Fair log on to www.nevadastatefair.org

Wheeled Food Wednesday is back! The BAC will be hosting food trucks every Wednesday this summer, starting June 19th and going until September 19th! The trucks will start serving at 5:30pm and go until 8:00pm. There will be a wide variety of food trucks, so everyone will be able to find something they love. There will be kid’s activities—including a bounce house—and performances from different musicians throughout the year.

Check out the Facebook page throughout the summer to find out what food trucks will be coming each Wednesday.

There will be four movie nights, put on by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club, following Wheeled Food Wednesday. Come on down, grab a bite, and watch a film. This year, the dates and movies will be:

June 19 - Disney's The Little Mermaid
July 17 - Monster's University
August 21 - West Side Story
September 18 – Hook

Keep checking Facebook for the show times on these films, but most will start around 8:00pm depending on the sun and weather.

Overnight road closures will take place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village June 17 and 18 as the Nevada Department of Transportation places final roadway striping as part of installation of the State Route 28 shared used path.

Both directions of SR 28 will be closed between Lakeshore Boulevard in southern Incline Village and the U.S. 50 junction from 8 p.m.-6:30 a.m. nightly June 17 and 18 as final roadway striping is placed on the highway.

The closures are scheduled for overnight hours to reduce impact on heavy daytime traffic. The closures are subject to change. One potential alternate route for north to south traffic is Mt. Rose Highway connecting Incline Village to southern Reno and taking Interstate 580 to U.S. 50 to Lake Tahoe.

Through late June, daytime single lane closures will also take place Mondays through Fridays from 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. in areas between the southern end of Incline Village and three miles south of Sand Harbor State Park. Periodic overnight and weekend single lane closures may also occur. Motorists should anticipate 20 to 30-minute travel delays.

The roadway striping is one of the finishing touches on a multi-year project to build a three-plus mile shared-use path from the southern end of Incline Village to Sand Harbor State Park. With more than 70 percent of the pollutants impacting Lake Tahoe’s clarity coming from the built environment, water quality improvements such as enhanced roadside drainage inlets, sediment filtration systems and erosion control were also installed to help preserve the quality of stormwater entering Lake Tahoe. The project also includes additional roadway emergency pull-outs, transit upgrades and three new paid parking areas near the Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek Café to provide safer parking options.

The pathway remains closed, and recreationists are reminded that they can be fined for traveling on the trail before it is officially opened.

When open by early July, the new pathway by contractor Granite Construction will enhance safety and mobility for everyone on the roadway. More than 2.5 million vehicles a year travel on SR 28, mixing with as many as 2,000 pedestrians and bicyclists who park and recreate near the roadside on peak days, creating safety and accessibility concerns on the mountain highway.

Project information is available at www.nevadadot.com/SR28 or by calling (775) 888-7000.

Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed bills that test out a banking system for the state's legal marijuana industry, ban children from buying the herbal supplement kratom and bar employers from ...

The Splash Pad at McFadden Plaza is now running just in time for some hot weather next week.

Weather permitting, the splash pad will run today and tomorrow until 5pm, and Sunday from dawn to dusk.

Bring your families down to cool off and enjoy the Plaza!

Saturday, June 22 | 8:30 am - noon
Location: Baldwin Beach, South Tahoe

Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day. Participants will build fencing to protect the threatened native Tahoe Yellow Cress and survey for aquatic invasive species.

What to Bring: sturdy boots, long pants and long sleeves recommended, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle.
We provide: Snacks, refreshments, gloves, training, equipment and a lunch voucher for all volunteers.

Partners: United States Forest Service and Ernie's Coffee Shop.

To RSVP please visit https://donate.keeptahoeblue.org/event/tahoe-forest-stewardship-day-spri....

With the weather reaching the mid-80s, now is the perfect time to get out and explore during a jam-packed three days around the Carson City region. Friday has plenty of events to get you to the weekend. Participants can visit the 109th annual Carson Valley Days in Gardnerville featuring carnival rides, raffle drawings live music and much more. Lace up the shoes for a Friday morning walk during the Eastside Historical Tour hosted by Muscle Powered. Street Vibrations in Carson City and Virginia City revs up the warm summer days and long summer nights. The Nevada State Fair returns to Carson City with several exciting rides, games and tasty concessions. The Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget, Evening Improv at the Brewery Arts Center and live music at Glen Eagles Restaurant will help participants settle into a busy weekend. On Saturday, traverse the various national parks during Nevada State Parks Day. All parks are free admission. The annual Carson City Elks Kids Fishing Derby takes place at Davis Creek in Washoe Valley. Take a sip and relax during the Carson City Wine Walk at the Carson Mall, or party through the night during the Schools Out Summer Party at Living the Good Life Nightclub Bistro & Lounge. On Sunday, visit Motor Car weekend at the Nevada State Museum or take the train from Virginia City to Carson City. The 35th annual Pops Party Concert at Carson City’s Capital Amphitheater will top-off a fun-filled three days.

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Friday, June 7

— 109th annual Carson Valley Days returns to Gardnerville (all day). Located at Lampe Park on 1324 Waterloo Ln. This year’s theme will feature Carson Valley Goes To The Movies! The all-day event will be jam-packed with carnival rides for all ages, raffle drawings, live music, face paintings and much more!

— Nevada State Fair at Mills Park (all day). 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Nevada State Fair returns to Carson City, Nevada’s great capital! Four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides, culture, music and so much more! The Nevada State Fair is proud to celebrate our great State of Nevada. This year, we’re proud to feature Nevada State Fair – Home & Garden Show held in the Pavilion at Mills Park: Friday June 7 through Sunday June 9. Come on out and enjoy our beautiful June weather with a full day of activities at Mills Park. For more information visit the Nevada State Fair website. There are no entry fees to the fair, 33 percent discounted tickets are available in advance and include unlimited day ride pass for only $20, $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased/picked up at the Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority located at 716 N Carson St. or online. If tickets are purchased online please bring ID and confirmation number when picking up.

— Jukebox International Film Festival in Carson City opens for 2019 film submissions (all day). Jukebox International Film Festival has opened its doors for submissions for its third year. Known as “the festival that specializes in music-themed films,” JIFF is accepting new entries in the following categories: Narrative Features, Narrative Documentaries, Narrative Shorts, Documentary Shorts, and Music Videos.

— Friday morning walk: Eastside Historical Tour I hosted by Muscle Powered. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Nevada State Capitol Building located at 101 N. Carson St. New time! Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at 8 a.m. in front of the Capitol Building for a tour of historic sites east of Carson Street. Note: No pets allowed on Capitol Grounds. 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, snows, or air quality is unsafe due to smoke, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Debbie Lane at Debbie.Lane102@yahoo.com, if you have any questions.

— Spring Street Vibrations at Battle-Born Harley Davidson. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 2900 Research Way in Carson City. Battle Born Harley-Davidson is hosting their annual Spring Street Vibrations, come on out and enjoy vendors, food, music and bikes! Spring Street Vibrations festivities include: June 6 Mo Beach Band performing from 6:00-10:00 p.m.; June 7 Bassani Xhaust stunt team performing from 11:00-1:00 p.m., Black Rose performing from 11:00-3:00 p.m., Everyday Outlaw performing from 4:00-8:00 p.m.; June 8 Valentine Rodeo performing from 11:00-3:00 p.m., Bassani Xhaust stunt team performing from 3:00-5:00 p.m., One Way Street performing from 4:00-8:00 p.m.

— Carson City Bee Habitat Project: Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting. 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Bee Habitat on 1535 Medical Parkway. The latest buzz: Don’t miss Carson Tahoe Health's bee hotel unveiling. The project is a collaboration between the Carson City Chamber leadership class, Carson Tahoe Health, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Southwest Gas, Arizona Pipeline and The Greenhouse Project. Located near The Foothill Garden behind the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, the bee hotel will house non-aggressive pollinators to better promote sustainable living and foster healthy flora. Once complete, the bee hotel will act as one cog in the “well-nurtured” machine that is the Foothill Garden.

— Museum to mint USS Nevada medallion in Carson City. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Carson City Museum. The big guns of the battleship USS Nevada (BB-36) boomed 75 years ago on Thursday — the flagship of the D-Day invasion which turned the tide of World War II in favor of the Allies. The Nevada’s actions off Utah Beach on June 6, 1944 are part of the storied history of the great battleship and the Nevada State Museum in Carson City will be paying tribute to the state’s namesake this Friday, minting .999 pure silver medallions featuring the battleship’s image on one side and an image of the coin press on the other.

— Experience Virtual Reality at the Carson City Library. 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Join us 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.

— Free art and music events across Carson City this Friday. “Translating Silver City: Artwork from the Permanent Collection of the Resident Artist Program in Silver City” at City Hall at 201 North Carson Street during a reception from 3 to 4:30 p.m. (to locate the exhibition, enter on the East Musser Street side entrance to City Hall). The show, which has been up since March and will be on view until June 28, is sponsored by the Municipality of Carson City’s Department of Arts and Culture, and graciously hosted by City Hall. Next, from 5 to 7 p.m., Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) hosts an opening reception for “New Crop 2019,” an exhibition featuring work by Frances Melhop and Mark Combs at the beautiful gallery on the second floor of the nearby Carson City Court House at 885 E Musser Street. The artists will give brief talks about their work starting at 5:30 p.m. Finally, after the CCAI show, catch a free concert at McFadden Plaza. From 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., one of Northern Nevada’s favorite song writers/singers, Athena McIntyre, will offer a concert at the Bob McFadden Plaza, 223 West Third Street, behind the Fox Brewpub and near Bella Fiore Wines.

— Weekly Open Mic Night at the Zen Den in A to Zen Gift Shop. 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. in Carson City. 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.

— Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 3700 N. Carson St., Carson City. Enjoy live music that is sure to make you get up and dance every Wednesday through Saturday starting at 6:30 to 9 p.m.

— Evening of Improv Comedy at the Brewery Arts Center. 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 449 W. King St. in Carson City. Join us for an evening of improv comedy where you never know what to expect, except a good time! Suggested donation of $5.00 at the door.

— Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 507 N. Carson St., Carson City. Live Comedy every Friday and Saturday night at the Carson Nugget. This weekend the headliner is Bob Zany. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Purchase tickets at the Winner’s Club or online.

— Fridays on Third: Athena McIntyre at Bob McFadden Plaza. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the 3rd St. Stage on 223 W. Third St. in Carson City. Join us for our kickoff concert for Fridays on Third! Blown in from the northern Nevada desert, like a tumbling sage, with a rakish smile and shock of blonde hair, sun-kissed and freckled cheeks, Athena McIntyre can simultaneously warm your skin and chill your bones. This ‘gurl with a guitar’ will sneak up and hit you like a Washoe Zephyr!

Saturday, June 8

— 109th annual Carson Valley Days returns to Gardnerville (all day). Located at Lampe Park on 1324 Waterloo Ln. This year’s theme will feature Carson Valley Goes To The Movies! The all-day event will be jam-packed with carnival rides for all ages, raffle drawings, live music, face paintings and much more!

— Nevada State Fair at Mills Park (all day). 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Nevada State Fair returns to Carson City, Nevada’s great capital! Four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides, culture, music and so much more! The Nevada State Fair is proud to celebrate our great State of Nevada. This year, we’re proud to feature Nevada State Fair – Home & Garden Show held in the Pavilion at Mills Park: Friday June 7 through Sunday June 9. Come on out and enjoy our beautiful June weather with a full day of activities at Mills Park. For more information visit the Nevada State Fair website. There are no entry fees to the fair, 33 percent discounted tickets are available in advance and include unlimited day ride pass for only $20, $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased/picked up at the Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority located at 716 N Carson St. or online. If tickets are purchased online please bring ID and confirmation number when picking up.

— Discover Nevada State Parks Day features free admission to all Nevada State Parks (all day). Nevada residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks” on Saturday, June 8. Park visitors will receive free day-use admission and free fishing (no license required) at all of Nevada’s State Parks. This statewide event encourages Nevadans to discover the many exciting and affordable recreation opportunities right in their own backyards. “Nevada’s state parks offer a great diversity of outdoor opportunities,” said State Parks Administrator Robert Mergell. “For example, visitors can explore the slot canyons of Cathedral Gorge, tour a genuine ghost town at Berlin-Ichthyosaur or spend a relaxing afternoon fishing at Wild Horse.”Discover Nevada State Parks Day is also an opportunity for visitors to take the passport challenge and add a stamp to their passport booklet, or if they don’t have one yet, to pick one up while visiting any state park. Once visitors have their passports stamped at 15 different parks, they earn a free annual day-use pass to all Nevada State Parks.For more information on the Nevada State Parks Passport Booklet, or to find a list of state parks, please visit parks.nv.gov.

— Street Vibrations Rally at Virginia City (all day). The rally will be held at 86 C St. in Virginia City. Virginia City plays host to a raucous celebration of music, metal and motorcycles with Street Vibrations. The roar of motorcycles shakes the ground as thousands of bikers ride to the Comstock for good food, live entertainment and plenty of fun.

— Fresh and Bountiful: Carson City Farmers Market returns this Saturday. 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and Curry St. in Carson City. Enjoy fresh-picked produce, local meats, fresh flowers, artisan baked goods, jams, honey, crafts, live music and Carson City’s smiling faces.This week at the market you can enjoy music by Ricky D., stop by the kids' booth to make your own market bag, we have all the supplies for you. We are excited to see you all again this year.

— Easy hike to Spooner Lake hosted by Muscle Powered. 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Junction 50/ Us Highway 395 Park and Ride in Carson City. Please join Muscle Powered as we walk around Spooner Lake and look for wildflowers! They should be spectacular due to our above average snowfall. Meet at the Carson City Highway 50 Park and Ride just west of the U.S. 50 and 395 intersection to carpool.We will depart at 8:30 a.m. for Spooner Lake. Hike will be from 9 to 11 a.m.. If you hold A State Parks Senior Permit, bring it with you. There will be an entrance fee to entered Spooner Lake. Hike distance will be approximately 2 miles, depending on trail condition. Dogs are not allowed on this hike.Water and closed-toes shoes are required. Hat and sunscreen recommended. In case of bad weather, we will cancel. Please check the www.musclepowered.org calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes. Contact: Betts Markle at bettsm@gmail.com, if you have any questions.

— Spring Street Vibrations at Battle-Born Harley Davidson. 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at 2900 Research Way in Carson City. Battle Born Harley-Davidson is hosting their annual Spring Street Vibrations, come on out and enjoy vendors, food, music and bikes! Spring Street Vibrations festivities include: June 6 Mo Beach Band performing from 6:00-10:00 p.m.; June 7 Bassani Xhaust stunt team performing from 11:00-1:00 p.m., Black Rose performing from 11:00-3:00 p.m., Everyday Outlaw performing from 4:00-8:00 p.m.; June 8 Valentine Rodeo performing from 11:00-3:00 p.m., Bassani Xhaust stunt team performing from 3:00-5:00 p.m., One Way Street performing from 4:00-8:00 p.m.

— Carson City Elks annual Kids Fishing Derby. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Davis Creek in Washoe Valley. We will meet at the Lakeview group picnic area. Its Nevada's FREE fishing Day. No license required.We will have a limited supply of fishing poles available. Please bring your own poles, baits and chairs.Prizes for the largest fish caught that day by both boy and girl, raffle and FREE lunch at the end of the derby.

— Train to Virginia City from Carson City. Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Prices for the ride range from $25-$55. Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mill on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more. Please arrive at the depot 1/2 hour prior to departure. Tickets are available online or by calling 877-724-5007 or 775-291-0208.

— Motor Car weekend at the Nevada State Museum. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2180 S. Carson St. Come to the museum for our Motor Car Weekend. Take a ride on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car, the 1910 McKeen Motor Car, or both! Each motor car will run throughout both days. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited motor car rides and museum admission will be available for purchase. For more information contact the museum at 775-687-6953 x 224.

— Dutch Oven Class at Mormon Station State Park. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 2295 Maine St. in Genoa, Nevada. Join the Northern Sierra Dutch Oven Group (NSDOG) for a Dutch oven class at the historic and scenic Mormon Station in Genoa. Class participants will learn the basics of Dutch oven cooking under the guidance of seasoned instructors. Cost is $10 per person and can be paid at the time of the class (cash only). Class size is limited to 30 people.

— State Capitol Guided Tours at the Nevada State Capitol. Two separate tours will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Saturday in Carson City. Tours typically take an hour and include both the exterior of the building, nearby memorials as well as the interior of the building. Tours are available for up to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The building includes numerous historic artifacts that range from portraits of past Nevada governors to sculptures to historical items showcased during Nevada’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The Capitol remains open to the public Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours of up to 20 people can be arranged in advance by calling the Nevada State Museum’s Education Program at 775-687-4810, ext. 237.

— Carson City Library's Sumer Learning Challenge will be out of this world. 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. in Carson City. This year’s Summer Learning Challenge at the Carson City Library is shaping up to be out of this world. The challenge is divided by age, with ages 0-5 years old completing a series of activities with a parent or caregiver. Ages 6-11 have a goal of reading at least 20 hours, ages 12-17 reading 30 hours and 18 and older reading 40 hours.

— Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson St. in Carson City. The Ogres of Ogres-Holm introduce you to clay in this 6-week open start class, including open studio time, is designed to get you started. It’s a great way to relax on a Saturday afternoon. $175 for 6 week session or $45 drop ins.

— Lego Club at the Carson City Library. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

— Wine Walk at the Carson Mall. 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1227 S. Carson St. in Carson City. Come sip and shop at the Carson Mall this Saturday, June 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. Carson Mall Wine Walks are held on the second Saturday of the Month. New walkers pay $10 and returning walkers pay $5. You will receive a wine glass which is yours to keep! The stores will have wine for you to taste while you browse the mall. There will also be a game walk. Vendor opportunities please Contact us 775-671-8150. You MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 21. ID's will be checked. 1227 S Carson Street, Carson City.

— Country Dancing at Piper's Opera House. 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 12 B St. in Virginia City. They’re doing it again and bringing country dancing to the historic opera house! All ages and skill levels welcome. Dancing will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. features the Two Step Line Dance lesson while 8:00 p.m. features the El Paso Cha Cha lesson.

— Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant at 3700 N. Carson St., Carson City. Enjoy live music that is sure to make you get up and dance every Wednesday through Saturday starting at 6:30 to 9 p.m.

— Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at 507 N. Carson St., Carson City. Live Comedy every Friday and Saturday night at the Carson Nugget. This weekend the headliner is Bob Zany. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Purchase tickets at the Winner’s Club or online.

— Saturday Night Star Party at Western Nevada College. 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Jack C. Davis Observatory, 2699 Vanpatten Ave. The Jack C Davis Observatory hosts free star parties on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month year round, starting at 7:30 p.m. (except when there is snow on the roads). The evening starts with a lecture on one of numerous topics and concludes with guided star viewing by one of our astronomers. Mike Thomas lectures 2nd Saturdays and Dr. Tom Herring lectures on 4th Saturdays.

— Kenny G's Concert at TJ's Corral. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. at 1627 U.S. Hwy. 395 in N. Minden, Nevada. Carson Valley Inn Casino presents Kenny G on Saturday, June 8 under the stars at TJ’s Corral inn Minden, NV. Tickets are $59 and $69 and go on sale at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19 at the Carson Valley Inn front desk and online.

— Schools Out For Summer Party at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro & Lounge. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Living The Good Life presents another great night of Rock 'N Roll with PAWNSHOP!

Sunday, June 9

— 109th annual Carson Valley Days returns to Gardnerville (all day). Located at Lampe Park on 1324 Waterloo Ln. This year’s theme will feature Carson Valley Goes To The Movies! The all-day event will be jam-packed with carnival rides for all ages, raffle drawings, live music, face paintings and much more!

— Nevada State Fair at Mills Park(all day). 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Nevada State Fair returns to Carson City, Nevada’s great capital! Four days of fun, entertainment, carnival rides, culture, music and so much more! The Nevada State Fair is proud to celebrate our great State of Nevada. This year, we’re proud to feature Nevada State Fair – Home & Garden Show held in the Pavilion at Mills Park: Friday June 7 through Sunday June 9. Come on out and enjoy our beautiful June weather with a full day of activities at Mills Park. For more information visit the Nevada State Fair website. There are no entry fees to the fair, 33 percent discounted tickets are available in advance and include unlimited day ride pass for only $20, $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased/picked up at the Carson City Culture & Tourism Authority located at 716 N Carson St. or online. If tickets are purchased online please bring ID and confirmation number when picking up.

— Street Vibrations Rally at Virginia City (all day). The rally will be held at 86 C St. in Virginia City. Virginia City plays host to a raucous celebration of music, metal and motorcycles with Street Vibrations. The roar of motorcycles shakes the ground as thousands of bikers ride to the Comstock for good food, live entertainment and plenty of fun.

— Muscle Powered Weekly Bicycle Ride. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City. Typically, this ride consists of two 10-15 minute loops with varying pace depending on rider level. This is a “no drop” ride so no one will be left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes. For any questions or further information please contact Michael Bish via email: mrbish11@att.net or phone: 775-296-2068.

— Carson City BMX hosts Olympic and Strider Day at Pete Livermore Sports Complex. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at 1555 Livermore Ln. in Carson City. Ever want to try the extreme sport of BMX? Now's the time to try. Carson City BMX is holding its annual Olympic Day this Sunday. Come ride and race the track. You do not have to be a USABMX member for this race and it's free. Signups are from 9 to 10 a.m. Come out with your bike (no pegs, kickstand, protruding reflectors or training wheels); wear long sleeve shirt, long pants, sneakers and helmet (we have loaners); and if under 18 bring parent or guardian to sign forms.

— Train to Virginia City from Carson City. Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Prices for the ride range from $25-$55. Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mill on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more. Please arrive at the depot 1/2 hour prior to departure. Tickets are available online or by calling 877-724-5007 or 775-291-0208.

— Motor Car weekend at the Nevada State Museum. 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 2180 S. Carson St. Come to the museum for our Motor Car Weekend. Take a ride on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car, the 1910 McKeen Motor Car, or both! Each motor car will run throughout both days. 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited motor car rides and museum admission will be available for purchase. For more information contact the museum at 775-687-6953 x 224.

— Bilingual Storytime in Carson City. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Carson City Library at 900 N. Roop St. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book in both English and Spanish. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

— "Grigliate" summer grilling at Sierra Chef Kitchen. 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 2292 Maine St. suites 3 and 4 in Genoa, Nevada. Join us for a “Grigliate – Summer (Grilling)” Cooking Class on Sunday, June 9 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Sierra Chef Kitchen. $65.00 per person. For more information, please reach out to Sierra Chef at 775-671-2164.

— 35th annual Pops Party Concert at Carson City's Capital Amphitheater. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 395 S. Carson St. in Carson City. The Carson City Symphony's 35th annual Pops Party concert will be held this Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Capital Amphitheater, in the park between the Capitol and Legislature buildings.The Carson City Symphony, lead by David Bugli, will be joined on the program by singer-songwriter Tom Miller and the Carson City Symphony Chorus, led by interim director Ricky Hutton. The program begins at 6 p.m. and includes show tunes, marches, pops music, and two of Tom Miller's original songs arranged for orchestra by David Bugli. Admission is free.

On April 27th, there was a Fundraiser and Silent Auction to help raise money for my wife who is battling Stage IV cancer. There is no chemo or radiation involved because doctors said those treatments would do more harm than good. For this reason, my insurance pays nothing toward her treatment. We also have a $7,000 deductible.

The fundraiser turned out to be a great success and we wanted to thank the many businesses who donated gift cards or items to the Silent Auction.

First and foremost is Flat Earth Pizza. Not only did they allow us to hold the event there, but THEY approached me about donating a portion of their day's profits to us. Ryan, Brandon, Kayla, and staff were very helpful. Even now we have a raffle basket with other great prizes at their location. Awesome people!

The other businesses who we can't thank enough are: Allstate Insurance (Bruce Bergantz), Benson's Feed and Tack, Bohdi Tree Massage, Bonanza Saloon in Virginia City, Carson City Harley Davidson (Manager Craig), China East Restaurant, Chuck's Auto Repair, The Cutting Edge Salon, Dave and Breck's Kettle Corn in Virginia City, El Aguila Real Restaurant, Galaxy Theatres, Grandma's Fudge in Virginia City, Highway 50 Barber Shop, Kim Lee's Sushi, Paul Schat's Bakery, Perfectly Posh (Barbie Foster Matsko), Pampered Chef (Kaitlyn Wright-North) Pet Smart, Ralston Massage, Sassafras Restaurant, Schwans Home Food Delivery (Don Emlaw), The Shoe Tree Brewery, Surf Thru Express Car Wash, Tires Plus Highway 50 (Manager Jeremy), Unique Sounds, US Sub Base, Western Nevada Supply Company (Rob Smith), and Yogurt Beach in North Carson (Owner Richard Wenschlag).

We would also like to thank those people who either donated or assisted with the Silent Auction. We could not have done this without these amazing friends and community members. Steve, Gloria and Arryelle Parrish, Jayne Joralemon-Padilla, Ed Jucevic, Karen Barr, Shelli Carriveau, Max Volume 105.7 KOZZ, Brad and Carrie Cockman, Bruce Bergantz, Kristin McCormick, Eileen Hoyt, Barbie Foster Matsko, Ryan Shephard (NV Appeal),Jeff Munson (CarsonNow.org) and so many others in our town that purchased raffle tickets or just donated. Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
Once again, our family cannot express enough gratitude. Your generosity means more than you'll ever know, and donations can still be made at https://www.plumfund.com/medical-fund/milas-miracle. We've been meaning to do this sooner, but working a job and battling cancer consumes many hours of the day. God Bless you all!!

Sincerely,
Tom, Mila, and Haley

Thursday Night Cruise Winner at Vino's Pizza in Carson City goes to Skip and Carolyn with a 1971 Chevy Chevelle with Vino presenting there award.

Thank you Vino for being our weekly sponsor for the Cruise Night. Also for all those that attended, 96 vehicles and a lucky 50/50 winner of $113.

It’s almost time for the highly anticipated world title fight between Oscar Valdez and Jason Sanchez.

The featherweight boxers will touch gloves as the ESPN-televised main event on June 8 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

Valdez of Nogales, Mexico, will defend his WBO featherweight title for the sixth time against the up-and-coming Sanchez. Valdez, 28, is 25-0 with 20 knockouts over his professional career.

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Just before 10 p.m. on Thursday night, a 3.7 magnitude earthquake shook 14 km south of Reno.

Reports of experiencing the quake are coming in from Reno to Dayton and Carson.

The epicenter appears to be located in mountains just above Arrowcreek Golf Course.

Did you feel it? Comment below where!

Today, Google announced that they will be partnering with the East Las Vegas Library, part of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, and the Carson City Library, for day-long digital skills training events as part of Google’s Grow with Google initiative.

In recognition of libraries’ essential role in local communities, ‘Grow with Google’ plans to work with libraries in every state to host free events to help job seekers, small business owners, students, educators, and entrepreneurs improve their digital skills and help create economic opportunity across the country.

The dates, times, and locations of Grow with Google workshops in Southern and Northern Nevada are as follows:

Monday, June 17 at East Las Vegas Library
- 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- 2851 East Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Wednesday, June 19 at Carson City Library
- 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- 900 North Roop Street, Carson City, NV 89701

“We are thrilled to host Google at our East Las Vegas Library, as part of our mission to help Southern Nevadans build digital skills to succeed in today’s job market,” said Dr. Ron Heezen, executive director of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. “Job-seekers and small business entrepreneurs will benefit enormously from this series of Google workshops, and we invite the public to also visit our One-Stop Career Centers, which offer a wide range of career-building classes. Libraries are committed to free access to knowledge, which is a value that we share with Google.”

These hands-on workshops will be led by Google staff, and attendees will learn online marketing for small businesses, search engine optimization, and everyday digital skills.

“Supporting access and training in digital skills for Carson City businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals is part of the vision of the Carson City Library,” said Diane Baker, interim library director at the Carson City Library. “We are pleased to be partnering with Google and the American Library Association to host ‘Grow with Google’ that will bring training and consultation to our community to help local businesses and individuals use digital tools to move ahead. The trainings underscore the library’s commitment to grow the skills of our local workforce.’

Attendees can sign up for one-on-one training, and they are welcome to drop in for a few sessions or stay all day. To learn more about the specific sessions that are being offered, and to register, please visit g.co/grownevada. Space is limited, so please be sure to register in advance. Laptops are provided.

“Nevada is a center for innovation, entrepreneurship, and manufacturing,” said Erica Swanson, Google’s Head of Community Engagement. “By bringing the ‘Grow with Google’ tour to the state, we are helping Nevada’s libraries build a skilled workforce that can meet the needs of the region’s growing economy,”

Specifically, Grow with Google aims to help address the skills gap by preparing Americans for middle-skill jobs, positions that require some skills but not four year degrees. According to the National Middle Skills Initiative, these jobs account for 51 percent of Nevada’s labor force. A recent study by Burning Glass and Capital One found that more than 8 in 10 middle-skill jobs (82 percent) require digital skills. Overall, middle-skill jobs average $20 per hour.

About Grow with Google: Google launched Grow with Google in October of 2017. The American initiative draws on Google’s 20-year history of building products, platforms, and services that help people and businesses grow. Through this initiative, Google aims to help everyone across America – those who make up the workforce of today and those who will drive the workforce of tomorrow – access the best of Google’s training and tools to grow their skills, careers, and businesses.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man identified as David Michael Wright was arrested Thursday evening on a felony third DUI and failure to maintain a lane after multiple people reported a drunk driver traveling on the freeway.

According to the callers, the vehicle was “all over the road” and had struck construction material while coming down from Spooner Summit.

Deputies located the vehicle in the area of I-580 and College Parkway, and observed it weaving in and out of its lane as it was going down the northbound ramp onto College Parkway.

Deputies activated their emergency lights, but the vehicle continued on. Deputies then activated their siren, and the vehicle continued traveling westbound before finally making a left turn into an apartment complex where it came to a stop.

Deputies made contact with the man, who identified himself as Wright, and deputies immediately noted a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle. He also had very slurred speech and red, watery eyes.

When deputies asked how much he had had to drink, Wright responded “too many to admit.” He said he was coming from South Lake Tahoe and was headed home to the apartments that they were currently located at.

He completed field sobriety tests, in which he showed multiple signs of impairment, and gave a preliminary breath test sample of 0.235 percent BAC.

Due to having two previous DUIs, he was arrested on a felony third DUI and transported to the Carson City Jail.

Bail: $20,040

— A 55-year-old woman was arrested in the 3500 block of N. Carson Street for domestic battery first after allegedly pushing her husband of 40 years onto the ground.

The woman was arrested after deputies responded to the area in reference to a domestic battery. According to dispatch, the reporting party said they witnessed a woman push a man to the ground, the woman was yelling at the man, and the man was calling for help.

Deputies made contact with the couple, and the man told deputies that he and his wife of almost 40 years had gotten into an argument over tools that were in his wife’s BMW. He said that when he attempted to get the tools out of the car, she would not allow him to take them. He said he dropped her suit case out of the vehicle, and she became angry and grabbed him by the hair and threw him into the bushes.

He told deputies he had previously broken his back, and had surgery performed on his heart.

Deputies noted he had a small scratch on his right palm with fresh blood, and he said it was from the bushes but denied medical treatment.

They spoke to the wife, who said she and her husband were having an argument over the tools. He wanted to take them for a side job, and she said he could not take them, at which point he became angry and began throwing her things out of the BMW. She said she was sitting on the back bumper of the BMW with the hatch open, and he attempted to take the tools again, but she wouldn’t allow him to.

At that point, she said, he attempted to move her out of the way, and she pushed him, causing him to fall to the ground. They continued arguing until deputies arrived on scene.

She told deputies they had been married for 35 years. Deputies determined she was the primary aggressor and placed her into custody for domestic battery.

Bail: $3,137

— A 26-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 1400 block of Rand Court on a warrant out of Carson City for violation of a suspended sentence following a child custody dispute.

According to the police report, deputies were dispatched to the front counter of the Sheriff’s Office on a report of a child custody dispute.

Deputies met with the father who told deputies there had been court paperwork dissolving the legal guardianship of his children from their grandmother, his mother.

He told deputies he did not know where his children were, but he believed they were in the custody of their mother. He told deputies the judge had granted him custody of the children at their court hearing, for which their mother did not attend.

The father said he hadn’t spoken to either his children or their mother in a couple days, and they were supposed to be with him per a verbal agreement between himself and their mother.

He told deputies she was living at a local motel, and wished to have the children returned to him.

At the motel, deputies knocked on the door to the room, where a man answered the door. He told deputies the mother was not at home. Deputies asked if he lived there, and he said he did.

Deputies asked if they could search the room for the mother and the children, and the man consented.

Inside the room, deputies located multiple subjects inside the bathroom, one of whom was the mother. In addition to several other people in the bathroom were two small children.

Deputies asked the mother to come and speak to them in the main room, and told her they were there to discuss custody rights of the children. According to the report, she became agitated and argumentative.

Deputies asked her to discuss custody with them outside the residence, away from the children, but she stated she would not leave. Deputies told her she had a warrant for her arrest and they were going to take her into custody.

At this time, the father and grandmother arrived on scene. Deputies could not determine from the court paperwork alone who was to have custody of the children, only that the legal guardianship held by the grandmother was to be dissolved.

The mother, father, and grandmother all civilly agreed to leave the children in the grandmother’s care for the time being, until a court hearing was set to determine legal custody of the children.

The mother was taken into custody without issue.

Bail: $1,000

— A 29-year-old Minden woman was arrested at the emergency room at 1600 Medical Parkway on reports of an intoxicated subject.

The woman was discharged from the hospital and was sent to Vitality detox center. However, she gave two preliminary breath tests, resulting in .27 percent and .35 percent. Vitality refused to admit the woman, who was then taken to the Carson City Jail. W

When sober, she’ll be released.

Warrants:

— 25-year-old Dayton man was transferred to the Carson City Jail Thursday afternoon on four warrants out of Carson City Justice Court and Dayton Township Justice Court.

The Carson warrants were for violation of a suspended sentence, two counts, and the Dayton warrants were for two counts of failure to appear.

Bail: $6,780 cash only

— A 56-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 3400 block of Highway 50 E. on Thursday night on a failure to appear warrant out of East Fork Justice Court.

The man was arrested after deputies responded to the area on a report of two men yelling at each other.

Bail: $2,500

— A 51-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1700 block of N. Carson Street on a contempt of court warrant out of Carson City Justice Court.

Bail: $500 cash only

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 Earthquake which shook our region just before 10 p.m. Thursday night has now been updated, with the epicenter thought to be near Washoe Lake, just past the Carson "county" lines.

Originally, the epicenter of the 3.7 magnitude quake was thought to have been located in South Reno near Arrowcreek Golf Course, 12 km from Carson City.

Now the official report states the epicenter is located "8 km southwest of Virginia City," according to the USGS website.

Now wonder people from Virginia City, Carson, Dayton, and Reno were able to feel it, as the epicenter was nearly dead on for the crossing of county lines, as seen in the second photo.