Hello fellow anglers. The official start of summer is only two weeks away and the weather has started to cooperate. Many of the passes are opening and the higher lakes are thawing out. Winter seems to get longer and longer each year. So enjoy the next two weeks of spring, because I have a feeling its going to be a hot year. Fishing has started to pick up all over the area, and with the school year ending for most kids, we are now in full camping mode. There are still some areas that are closed, due to the excessive winter we just had. I will try to keep you updated as the season progresses.

LAKE TAHOE: Mackinaw Lake trout fishing on Lake Tahoe is excellent right now for limits of 1 to  8 pounds. Cal Neva point, Sugar Pine point, Dollar Point, and the south shore shelf's are all heavily loaded with mackinaw lake trout. They are stuffed to the gills with shrimp, crawdads , and Kokanee Salmon. Dodgers and flashers trailed with a minnow are highly effective right now bouncing the bottom slowly. Starting in 80 feet and progressing to 200 feet are the depths trolled for success. Morning is better than afternoon. Cave Rock, Lake Forrest, and Sand Harbor are open now. For more information call Gene St. Denis (530) 544-6552 Blue Ribbon Fishing Charters.

CAPLES LAKE: I have a report of the first catch of the season. Rob Bickor was casting a 1/4 oz spoon at the Woods Creek inlet and caught a nice rainbow trout. There is also some open waters by the spillway and the dam. The resort is planning to open by this weekend. The lake is breaking up quickly and the boat ramp may be open in a couple weeks. This time of year is a good time to throw out an inflated night crawler for the big browns and rainbows. For more information stop by the Caples Lake Resort or call 209-258-8888.

RED LAKE: The lake is breaking up and should be ice free by the weekend, if the weather cooperates. The CDFW has scheduled a plant of rainbow and cutthroat trout.

WOODS LAKE: The road to the campground and lake was not open as of last weekend.

BURNSIDE LAKE: Road still closed.

BLUE LAKES: The road is open to the 3rd gate. That is approximately 4.5 miles in from highway 88.

SILVER LAKE: I have not had any reports on the ice conditions. I plan on checking the lake out this week and will let you know in my next report.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: Fishing has been good from shore. Green or yellow Powerbait has been most productive. Some anglers have been throwing spinners or Kastmasters away from the weedy areas with good success. The water level is up and the lake is still fairly clear of weeds, but they will come in fast with our warming temperatures.

HIGHLAND LAKES:  Highway 4 over Ebbetts pass is open. The road into the lakes is still closed.

EAST FORK CARSON RIVER CALIFORNIA SIDE: The river is running good and very fishable. The river was stocked a few weeks ago by Alpine County. They also planted 400 Lahontan Cutthroat trout from Heenan Lake, with the average size of 2 lbs plus. Power eggs or salmon eggs have been most productive. Spinners have also been productive in the slower waters. For more information, stop by Todd's Bait and Tackle.

WEST FORK CARSON RIVER CALIFORNIA SIDE: The CDFW is scheduled to plant the river this week with catchable rainbows. Fishing has been good up in the Hope Valley area above Sorenson’s resort. Power bait or 1/2 a night crawler have been productive.

MARKLEEVILLE CREEK: Fishing has been very good for small rainbows, with an occasional 2-3 pounder. Those were put in a couple weeks ago by Alpine County. Powerbait or mice tails have been most productive. For more information stop by Todd's Bait and Tackle.

SILVER CREEK: The CDFW is scheduled to plant the river this week with rainbow trout.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR: Fishing has been good. Sterling and Regina Peters jumped at the first milder weather window, grabbed a rental boat, and got out their trolling gear. After sending red and gold Thomas Bouyants out during the morning, rumor has it that the missus soundly trounced the mister, bringing in the greater share of several plump Rainbows. Dave Jones used a Rapala with a brown trout pattern and wouldn’t you know it, caught himself a very respectable Brown weighing in at a shade under 3 lbs. Another angler, Mario Garcielita of Boyle Heights, trolled an unusual Rapala Silver Shad and collected three rainbows on his stringer despite mounting winds. Not to be outdone, former Bridgeport resident Mike Booher assembled a mass of Los Banos buddies and clobbered the resident Rainbow population, showcasing his own 4.8 lb trout while William Gilardi managed to sneak up on the “top fish” honors by grabbing a 4.2 pounder for himself. Others in the group, including Jared Crist, Drake Cook, Alec Barcellos, and several young fish-slayers-in-training snatched up a multitude of rainbows that ranged from the pound to 2.5 lb. range. They reported that pink and green PowerBait and the ol’ trusty night crawlers enabled them to amass their impressive fish feed. A big group for sure! (Did I say “pontoon boats?” We have two now that are available for rent; they hold seven people each). Report provided by Chase at the Bridgeport Marina and Campground at 760-932-7001.

JUNE LAKE REPORT: June Lake Marina (760) 648-7726 According to Abby, fishing has been good mainly from boats at each end of the lake using the popular floating baits, jigging Sierra Slammers, and casting Thomas Bouyants and Kastmasters. Trolling is working well about five colors with Rapalas and Taz Devils. She adds that they are regularly releasing trophy size Oregon Rainbows from their pens.
Big Rock Resort (760) 648-7717 Mike and Laurie tell me that fishing has been good from shore and boat for those who put in the time and effort considering the recent weather. One of his customers who Mike calls “Mr. Big Rock” brought in a beautiful 5 lb - 15 oz Rainbow fly casting from shore. Stephanie from Glendale, Ca. proudly showed off a three fish stringer of Cutt-Bows including a nice three pounder. She was trolling with Dan from La Canada seven colors Bloody Rippers and Arctic Fox Tube Trolling Flies which are available at Ernie’s. Nice job Stephanie, and nice two-tone fingernails.

SILVER LAKE: Silver Lake Resort 760)648-7525  The Resort put in a load of about 1.5 lb Oregon Rainbows prior to Memorial Day on top of a larger fish drop end of April. Lake has been fishing well for those with some perseverance and should improve with the coming warmer weather. Plenty of Browns, Rainbows, and Cutts have been brought into the scales in the 2 to 4 lb range caught from boat and shore using Powerbait, night crawlers, jigs, and a variety of lures. As Tom at the dock always says, you must use 5 to 6’ of leader with floating baits at Silver. 2 to 3’ might work at other lakes but not here. Keep in mind the Resort will be holding their annual July 4th horseshoe tournament, as well as on Labor Day.

RUSH CREEK: Flows have tapered off a bit recently allowing better access. We’ll see what effect the warmer temps and anticipated increase in run-off have. Recent catches include a 2 lb - 13 oz Rainbow with salmon eggs. Go with eggs and crawlers with extra weight to get down in the flow and toss lures wherever you can.

GULL LAKE: Gull Lake Marina (760) 648-7539  Gull has been slow due to the aforementioned conditions. Outside my window, however, I’ve seen more boats on the lake the past few days than the last couple weeks so surely things will pick up. The Marina hopes to bring in some Oregonian trout before the Fourth of July week. In the meantime, there’s a lot of fish that have been put in during April/May that haven’t been caught because of the light pressure. For some fun, try jigging for Perch along the reed bank. For more information call Ernie's Tackle and Ski Shop at 760-648-7756.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you get a photo of your catch send it to editor@carsonnow.org. I hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.

Fire season is upon us, and while the high temperatures may have come a little late this year, the wet winter and cool temperatures also created a perfect growing situation for fast acting fuels such as cheat grass.

Last year, our community watched with sadness and horror at the Camp Fire and Butte Fire that destroyed our western neighbor communities in California. Those fires, it has now been revealed, were caused by PG&E power lines combined with quick acting, dry fuels.

The question we've wondered is "can this tragedy happen here?" Especially after last fire season, with a number of local fires being related in some way to NV Energy power lines.

Carson City’s Fire Chief Sean Slamon says that, while possible, the Carson City and surrounding communities are incredibly proactive when it comes to fire safety.

“Carson City fire, and the community, is very proactive at fire prevention,” said Slamon. “Our best chance at preventing a Camp Fire situation, or a repeat of our Waterfall Fire which occurred in 2004, is prevention.”

Some of the preventative measures the Carson City Fire Department undertakes are education for those within the fire zones, fuel reduction days, providing dumpsters to home owners to clear yards of potentially-hazardous debris, free fire inspections, and of course, our beloved grass-eating foothill sheep.

“We just held some community clean up and wild land fuel reduction days in Timberline earlier in May,” said Slamon. “We also have dumpsters and trailers available for free for people who live in the wild land-urban interface areas.”

Those areas are homes that the fire department has determined could potentially be threatened in a Camp Fire scenario.

The department delivers the dumpster, homeowners clear their property of dead vegetation or hazardous fuels, load up the dumpster, and the department takes it away.

“It’s a unique opportunity for homeowners to make their properties wild land fire-safe, all it takes is some hard work and manual labor,” said Slamon.

Another important program which helps educate the community on fire safety is that when a new homeowner purchases a property in the wild land-urban interface areas, the fire department is notified and within 60 days they stop by and introduce themselves and educate the homeowner on proper fire safety.

They will also do a free inspection of a property—not inside homes, however—and give recommendations if there are any visible issues that could threaten the home or property during a wild land fire.

“The more prepared we are, and the more educated people are, the better,” said Slamon. “By taking these steps, it’s not just making homeowners own properties fire safe, it’s making the community fire safe.”

Our favorite wooly fire guardians are also a first line defense against fire season, reducing the fuels before the high temperatures come along. The sheep will eat the grasses from C Hill to Timberline, and then into Douglas County, as a way to combat fires before they even start.

One of the biggest issues the community could face in a potential Camp Fire situation, is simply that homeowners wait too long before evacuating.

“In Paradise, the community was very well educated in escape routes,” said Slamon. “However, even as prepared as they were, those routes got bogged down, people wait too long to evacuate, and in that case, the fires spread extremely rapidly.”

It’s not uncommon, Slamon said, for homeowners to stay too long until they actually see the fire approaching, and at that point it’s essentially too late. Things people don’t consider in those situations is that smoke, ash, and the fire itself can cause almost a black out in visibility, increasing the potentiality for car accidents, or possibly hitting people or animals on the roads, increases tremendously.

“We recommend any time there is a fire of any significance and the community is asked to evacuate, we are recommended you evacuate now.”

Slamon suggests having a “grab bag” ready to go for an evacuation event with important documents, prescriptions, glasses, pets and pet food, any thing that is vitally important. Time spent trying to locate important items increases the chances of being caught in a potentially fatal situation. Depending on external factors such as high heat and wind, the time you have to load and go could be as little as five minutes.

For more information on proper evacuation techniques, planning, on items to have on hand, click here.

All agencies in the area have been preparing for fire season since early winter, hammering out the details in mutual aid.

Throughout the season, our own local firefighters are often sent to different counties, or even different states such as California, Idaho and Oregon, to assist in knocking down fires. In the event of a Camp Fire situation in Carson, our surrounding agencies such as Douglas, Lyon, Washoe, and even out of state agencies would come to our aid as well.

While there are no vacancies in our county for firefighters, one issue Slamon is facing is that there has not been an increase in funding for additional firefighters in the last ten years. As our summers continue becoming hotter and hotter, and winters wetter and wetter, the need for increased firefighters is certainly to increase.

An issue we saw last year was the bizarre and terrifying trend of NV Energy power lines or transformers causing fires. Whether the cause was a motorist striking a pole, causing a line to snap, high winds, or the most disturbing, which appeared to be no reason at all, a fair percentage of last season’s fires were in some way related to power lines.

NV Energy, Slamon says, is taking steps to decrease the likelihood of a PG&E-Campfire catastrophe, and one of those solutions could potentially be shutting down power during high heat, high wind days, leaving Carson City and surrounding areas in potential brown out or black out situations.

“Obviously power lines are critical for our infrastructure,” said Slamon. “However, PG&E has had issues for decades in California. No matter how well we can maintain those lines, you get a strong wind event or something as simple as a car striking a power line, and those power lines could be taken down in the wrong area, and a fire could spread extremely quickly at that point. Now NV Energy, and other power companies, are working proactively with the possibility of powering down on those high wind, high heat days, and keeping ground cleared beneath their lines.”

The most important thing to keep in mind during this upcoming fire season is to be smart and be safe. With the rifle range closed, it’s a concern that more and more community members will take to the hills for target practice, which is one of the number one causes of wild land fires, and are generally in such difficult places that it makes it very difficult for firefighters to reach.

When in wild land areas, never fire into dry, grassy areas, and do not fire towards rocks or boulders, as even a simple spark could devastate an area in a matter of minutes. Keep your shooting days to mild, windless days, as high heat and high wind are a fire’s best pals.

When camping, never leave a campfire, hot coals or stones unattended.

To learn more about the Carson City Fire Department, click here.

Join us for the kickoff to the Summer Learning Challenge! Register for the Summer Learning Challenge and enjoy family friendly activities including:
-NV Nosh Food Truck
-Star Lab Inflatable Planetarium

Douglas High School graduated over 350 students Thursday evening at a ceremony held at the Douglas High School campus.

In addition, 18 graduates also received their Associates Degrees from Western Nevada College under the Jump Start Program.

Congratulations, graduates!

Jordan Brown is headed to the Arizona desert.

The former five-star basketball recruit and Nevada player transferred to the University of Arizona on Friday, he announced on his twitter account.

“I want to begin by thanking the city of Reno for filling Lawlor every night and making it a great atmosphere for my first year of college. The love and support you showed us was something I’ll never forget … but with that being said, I would like to announce that I will be continuing my college career at the University of Arizona,” he said.

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The Carson City Bee Habitat’s grand opening built some buzz around town Friday at the Foothill Garden behind the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center.

Dozens of attendees gathered around the bee hotel unveiling and stayed afterwards for the ribbon cutting from Mayor Bob Crowell, take part in a bee habitat discussion and participate in games with several raffle prizes.

“This is the best part of Carson City right here,” Crowell said in an opening statement on Friday. “From the crowd here and the bee hotel and the leadership, that’s what makes a community. People are out here everyday trying to make the world a better place.”

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.

Several organizations involved help serve the community in a multitude of ways, from the wood and resources to build the habitat, to the funding for the organization to make an impact within the community.

Carson City became the 76th Bee City in the nation on Jan. 3, 2019.

“Hopefully the idea of bee habitats and bee pollinators will catch on,” Crowell said. “If anything, what the leadership class here has done is demonstrate the importance of pollinators in our world. We now have an understanding of bees and the help of pollinators within our community.”

The Journey of Hope North team arrive in Carson City as part of a 4,370-mile summer-long journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on Saturday, August 10. The team will dedicate their summer to supporting people with disabilities through grant funding and community engagement. This group of 22 cyclists and six crew members is one of three Journey of Hope teams cycling across the country. This event, organized by The Ability Experience, is now in its 32nd year.

The team will stop in over 50 different cities along the way, partnering with local organizations that support people with disabilities. These stops, known as friendship visits, give the cyclists the opportunity to connect with individuals as a way of breaking barriers and highlighting the abilities of all people.

The Journey of Hope team consists of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity men from across the country. The team will cycle an average of 75 miles per day ending at the National Capitol on August 10. Every cyclist commits to raising a minimum of $6,000 on behalf of people with disabilities.

The mission of The Ability Experience is to use shared experiences to support people with disabilities and develop the men of Pi Kappa Phi into servant leaders. The Ability Experience is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi. Along with the Journey of Hope, The Ability Experience also builds amenities at camps for people with disabilities and host events with local partners at Pi Kappa Phi’s 185 chapters across the country. Founded in 1977, The Ability Experience is committed to raising funds and public awareness on behalf of people with disabilities. Combined with corporate sponsorships, the 2019 Journey of Hope will raise more than $750,000 for people with disabilities across the nation.

Contact Austin Cartee, acartee@abilityexperience.org , (704) 685-6721 for the most recent updates and any additional information. Visit www.abilityexperience.org/media to access video, photos and more about Journey of Hope and the other Ability Experience summer events.

When:
Friday, June 14, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Where:
Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada
1870 Russel Way
Carson City, NV 89706

The 2019 Nevada State fair brought flair and excitement to Mills Park in Carson City on Friday.

Various rides, games, booths and concession stands filled the green belt for parents and kids of all ages to enjoy.

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).

The event will be held all-day from June 6-9. Ride tickets and unlimited day ride passes are available at the fairgrounds ticket booth.

For more information, log on to http://www.nevadastatefair.org/.

Looks can be deceiving, and Reno Aces — and Reno 1868 president — Eric Edelstein is a prime example.

Edelstein, 40, has been underestimated and tested since he was hired at the age of 24 to first general manager position with the Wichita Wranglers. He’s now in his 12th year as a general manager and sixth with the Aces, the Triple-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

“I think I still have that kid look,” Edelstein said. “People just expect the leader of an organization to have a certain look. But I’ve used it to my advantage and built something of it.”

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Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s shaping up to be a truly beautiful Spring day today in our capital city with a high of 70 degrees, and full sun. There’s over twenty items on our list for today, and even more for Sunday! Check below to see what’s going on today!

Saturday, June 8

— 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.

Friday Morning Walk
June 14, 8 am– Eastside Historical Tour II. Meet in front of the Laxalt Building at 401 N. Carson Street for a continued tour of more Eastside historic sites.

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, air quality is bad because of smoke, or trail conditions are unsafe, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Vickie Doenges at 801-641-1620 if you have any questions.

Oscar Ovies will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club Friday and Saturday, June 7 & 8 . Doors open at 7:15pm. Inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson St. Tickets can be purchased at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget or at ccnugget.com

Oscar Ovies was Raised in Northern Nevada, Oscar Ovies exploded onto the comedy scene with his national TV debut in 2010 on Showtime's The Green Collar Comedy Show. This lifetime funnyman brings a sarcastic and admittedly nerdy view of the world both onstage and as the co-host of the late night comedy show The Half Hour Happy Hour. From Halloween to Taco Bell, racism to relationships, no matter what the subject, once you've seen things through the eyes of Oscar Ovies you're not likely to see it the same way again.

Ignited Results presents a no-nonsense seminar focused on ROI for small business owners, b2b sales teams and individuals.

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After passing unanimously in the Assembly and Senate, Senate Bill 140 (SB 140), which sets aside 10 percent of uncommitted groundwater as a reserve, was signed into law yesterday by Gov. Steve Sisolak. The Nature Conservancy in Nevada is focused on protecting water for the environment and applauds the legislature and Governor for taking this innovative step toward conserving water for communities, for the environment, and for the future.

The bill, informally referred to as a “reserve water” bill, requires the State Engineer to reserve 10 percent of the total remaining uncommitted groundwater in hydrographic (administrative groundwater unit) basins that are not fully appropriated from being appropriated for any use. Nevada is the driest state in the nation, and many of the state’s 256 basins are over-appropriated beyond their perennial yield (the amount of groundwater that can be consumed each year without depleting the groundwater aquifer).

“Because the reserve water will not be appropriated, it will allow for a ‘rainy day fund’ for basins in times of water scarcity and drought,” said Laurel Saito Ph.D., TNC’s Nevada Water Program Director. “This buffer within the amount of groundwater available for use will help protect both water rights holders and the state’s many natural ecosystems that depend on groundwater.”

SB 140 has important implications for Nevada water law, and can also serve as a model for how other western states can defend both water rights holders and the environment. According to Doug Busselman, Executive Vice President of the Nevada Farm Bureau Federation, “This bill is a good idea for Nevada because it recognizes existing water law and prior appropriation and reserves water in basins not already fully appropriated.”

“Water is a public resource, and ultimately a resource that needs to be preserved for future generations of people and nature,” said Rick Felling, retired Deputy Administrator of the Nevada Division of Water Resources. “Not fully developing the resource gives some room to maneuver, ensures the integrity of the water rights system, and protects water rights holders and the environment.”

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About The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy advances conservation in 72 countries spanning six continents. The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

PAL (Parents of addicted loved ones) meeting on Tuesday, June 11, we will be showing the video Pleasure Unwoven- a personal journey about addiction and is it really a disease or a choice? at 6pm at Partnership Carson City at 1925 N Carson St in the conference room. The video is for family members who are dealing with the addiction of a loved one. There will be time for discussion, questions and answers after the video. Let me know if you have any questions. E-mail: lisajanenekirby@gmail.com

June 11, 8 am– Eastside Historical Tour II. Meet in front of the Laxalt Building at 401 N. Carson Street for a continued tour of more Eastside historic sites.

Morning 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, air quality is bad because of smoke, or trail conditions are unsafe, 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.

Tuesday Evening Hike
June 11, 5:30 pm – Kings Canyon Trail/Lincoln Highway. Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead, CC. We will hike to Horse Creek Ranch meadow and back. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hat and poles recommended.

Tuesday evening hikes will be 4-6 miles in length. If it is raining, snowing, or air quality is unsafe due to smoke, hikes will be cancelled. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook after 3:00 pm. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com, if you have questions.

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City!

Sunday Ride
June 9, 8 am- Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes. Contact bike coordinator Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-291-2068 if you have any questions.

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Tuesday Evening Ladies MTB Ride
June 11, 5:30 pm- Meetup at Foothill Dr just off of N Winnie Ln.

Every Tuesday evening from 5:30-700 pm. Rides are open to all skill levels. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must carry water and have a mountain bike in safe working condition, helmet, closed toed shoes, spare tube, pump and tools to change a flat tire. Contact bike coordinator Beth Harrison at beffybwooga@gmail.com with questions.

Thursday Morning Hike
June 13, 8 am – TRT south of Highway 50. Meet in the Highway 50 Park n Ride where we will carpool up to the Spooner Summit trailhead. Water and closed-toed shoes required. Hat and poles recommended.

Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. All hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. In case of bad weather or air quality due to smoke is unsafe, we will cancel. Please check the www.musclepowered.org/calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes, or contact the hike coordinator Jo Foster at jf.prairie@gmail.com, or (319) 504-3309, call or text.