The English Language Learners In-Home Program, formerly ESL In-Home Program of Nevada, offers citizenship classes to those seeking to understand the rights and responsibilities of becoming a U.S. citizen. Students are invited to attend as many sessions as needed until they have their interview with immigration.

Free 12-week Citizenship Study classes start Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Carson City Library, 2nd Floor, 900 No. Roop, Carson City. Reserve a seat and call 775-888-2021 (habla espanol).

At the end of the semester, we will help you complete the citizenship application process Our program has funds to help with the $725 application fee.

UPDATE Thursday: A band of heavier snow showers will move across western Nevada this afternoon. Areas from Reno to Fernley to Fallon and south to Carson City, Virginia City, and Yerington have the best chances of seeing a quick light accumulation. This includes Interstate 80 east of Reno, Highway 580 in Washoe Valley, and Highway 50 east of Carson City to Fallon. Accumulations will range from a dusting up to a quick half inch in these areas. We can't rule out spots of near one inch snowfall mainly on non-paved surfaces.
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Periods of light snow may coincide with Thursday morning's motorist commute, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for the Carson City region and Lake Tahoe.

For the lower valley areas from Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley, light snow accumulations of around 1 to 2 inches are possible Thursday morning after 4 a.m. Forecasters say most of the snow should fall between 5 and 8 a.m. Thursday.

Motorists can expect slippery road conditions, especially on untreated secondary and neighborhood roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute resulting in delays and traffic incidents. It doesn't take much snow to cause major travel problems in Western Nevada. Allow extra time for travel.

For the greater Lake Tahoe area and Sierra, the Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight through 10 a.m. Thursday.

Periods of light snow expected. Total snow accumulations with the system are 1-3 inches for Truckee and Lake Tahoe areas, with 2-5 inches at passes including Donner and Mt Rose.

The weather service advises motorists should plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Plan on significant delays and chain controls over I-80 and Highway 50 along with other roads around Lake Tahoe.

For the latest road conditions, call 511 or log onto NVRoads.com.

There will be a fundraiser for Carson City area locals on Jan. 21 at Pizza Factory. Gabe and Megan Torres need our help. Gabe has recently fallen ill with fungal pneumonia. His transplant medications make it difficult for him to fight everyday viruses let alone a relentless fungal infection. This is a fight they can win but it will be a long battle.

The doctors have put him in ICU on a ventilator to help him breath and give his body a rest while he fights. They are away from their home and the people they love in Salt Lake City Utah.

Please come to Pizza Factory on Highway 50 in Carson City and enjoy great pizza, beer and friends, a portion of the sales will be donated directly to the Team Torres to help relieve the stress of finances so they can focus on getting Gabe home.

The fundraiser is from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21. Pizza Factory is located at 3120 Highway 50 East, Carson City.

The Carson City Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, noon at the Black Bear Diner, Max Casino in the Atrium in the back, to the right after entering Black Bear.

Max Casino is located at 900 S Carson St Carson City. Membership Restriction: None; the club is open to all interested parties.

See the website here for more information: https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/00001813-00001813

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Firefighter Stairclimb is the world's largest on-air stair climb competition and annual fundraiser held at the tallest building in town, the Columbia Center in Seattle, Washington.

Firefighters from both East Fork Fire District in Douglas County and Carson City are participating in the fundraiser, and will be raising money for the fundraiser until the Stairclimb in March.

Kevin "Bubba" May of East Fork has been participating in the Stairclimb for three years, and will soon be embarking on his fourth.

"I’m an individual competitor but I’m kind of part of a team of 12 climbers climbing from East Fork Fire," said May. "I climb because I have some personal friends who have battled blood cancer, as well as a few family friends whose kids have. How (the Society) uses the money raised is important to me and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society does an excellent job. It is also a great opportunity for me to challenge myself physically and mentally."

And a physical feat it is at that. Participants will climb 69 Flights, 1,356 Steps with 788 Ft. Vertical Elevation.

All 2,000 participants are career, volunteer, or retired firefighters who will climb up the second tallest skyscraper west of the Mississippi in full turnout gear, weighing over 60 pounds, while on-air.

"Throughout this grueling course, we all remember that every step forward is representative of moving closer to a cure," said a representative of the Stairclimb. "Although this is an extreme test of physical endurance, it pales in comparison to what blood cancer patients endure."

All proceeds raised directly benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and since its inception in 1991, this event has raised over $20 million thus far.

For Kevin May's fundraiser of the East Fork Fire District, click here.

To donate to the Carson City Fire Team's fundraiser, click here.

The National Rifle Association’s award-winning crime prevention and personal safety seminar, Refuse To Be A Victim will be held Sunday Jan. 26 2020 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Battle Born Ammunition & Firearms Training Room, 4630 US Highway 50 E Unit 7 Carson City.

Developed in response to nationwide requests for crime prevention seminars, Refuse To Be A Victim teaches methods to avoid dangerous situations and prevent criminal confrontations.

Seminar participants will be presented with a variety of common sense crime prevention and personal safety strategies and devices that may be integrated into their personal, home, automobile, telephone, technological, and travel security.

Since 1993, Refuse To Be A Victim has been endorsed by law enforcement members throughout the United States for its positive impact. With more than 7,000 instructors, seminars have been held in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad and Tobago.

To register, contact NRA Refuse To Be A Victim Certified Instructor Kristy Scott at kristy@battlebornammo.com or by calling the store at )775) 882-4867.

Visit http://refuse.nra.org/find-a-seminar.aspx for more information.

The U.S. Marshals Service, assisted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, arrested an El Salvador man Wednesday in Carson City who was wanted for allegedly being part of a terrorist organization.

Rene Antonio “Scrapy” Hernandez-Mejia, a Salvadorian national, was arrested in Carson City. According to Interpol, they issued a Red Notice indicating Hernandez-Mejia was wanted out of El Salvador for being part of a terrorist organization, according to a U.S. Marshals news release.

According to Interpol, Hernandez-Mejia was part of the 18 Revolutionary Pandilla, which is a faction of an El Salvadorian gang called Shadow Park Locos, also known as “SPL.” It is alleged that this gang was involved with crimes such as homicide, extortion, and terrorization, the release states.

ICE-ERO was able to arrest Hernandez-Mejia because of his illegal status in the United States. Hernandez-Mejia will remain in ICE-ERO custody where he will be deported to El Salvador to face his local charges, the release states.

“The U.S. Marshals Service along with ICE, an agency partner on the USMS Fugitive Task Force, are committed to keeping our community safe from any member of a Terroristic Organization, whether foreign or domestic,” said District of Nevada U.S. Marshal Gary Schofield.

Nevada USMS Fugitive Task Force brings together the resources and expertise of state, local, and federal agencies in a coordinated effort to arrest dangerous and violent fugitives. The USMS Fugitive Task Force is comprised of Deputy U.S. Marshals, ICE-ERO, Washoe County District Attorney’s Office, Division of Investigations, Nevada Division of Parole and Probation, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Nevada Department of Corrections, Office of the Inspector General (NDOC IG), Nevada DMV Compliance and Enforcement Division, Nevada Gaming and Control Board, Storey County Sheriff’s Office and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Heading into Thursday, today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Across the country on January 9 each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities. Thank you law enforcement. In other happenings, events are lined up throughout the day including art showings, an open invitation to a meeting of the Carson City Natives and Newcomers Club, A Prison Hill open space planning open house hosted by Parks and Rec, the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, "School of Rock, the Senior Years" at the Brewery Arts Center and more.

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Here's what's happening Thursday:

— Carson City Library's 2020 Winter Reading Challenge now underway. As we get a start on 2020, many have made it a New Year's resolution to read more books. Carson City Library has made it easier for those hoping to get a solid footing on their pledges and is offering prizes to boot as part of its 2020 Winter Reading Challenge. Not only are readers encouraged to take in tremendous books and peruse the daily news, but they can earn raffle tickets to win prizes. Now through Saturday, Jan. 18, Winter Reading Challenge participants are encouraged to read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading. To participate, register online at https://carsoncitylibrary.beanstack.org, this will also be where you log all reading (or listening) for you and your family. For assistance, email creativelearning@carsoncitylibrary.org or visit the Carson City Library's Information Desk during open hours. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app. Raffle winners will be chosen via online drawing and awarded by age group: 0-5, 6-11, 12-17 and 18-plus. The more hours read, the more tickets earned. All time tracking and ticket collection is done via an online app.
Share your progress on social media using #WinterRead2020
Patrons who took part in Carson City Library's Summer Learning Challenge will not need to make a new account to sign up. The Carson City Library's Winter Reading Challenge is just one of many similar programs held across the country, sponsored by Penguin Random House (PRH). Last year PRH winter reading programs enrolled 65,323 readers nationwide, who logged more than 150,000 books and 225,000 hours of reading.

— Photo Finished 2020: Student Art Exhibition at the Brick. Daily through March 26. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Photo Finished 2020, at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Nine students from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Wednesday, Jan. 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The free exhibition is available to the public now through March 26, 2020, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The Carson High students include Jackie Garza, Ansley Griffin, Karla Herrera, Meagan Kiesow, Kayee Konze, Kailee Luschar, Vanessa Martinez, Haley Trost, and Valerie Wamsley. The artists are all students in Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photography class. Mrs. Ferrin said, “The work is the students’ ‘capstone project,’ a culmination of all four years of photographic work.” For this exhibition, she asked students to create a cohesive body of images around a central theme of their own choice.

— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: Saludos Amigos. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos", by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition will be in the gallery from now through January 29, 2020. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday through Friday. In this installation, Favela will collage imagery from famous animated films that depict Latin American culture. Using his signature "piñata style" Favela will make large scale murals with tissue paper and glue that will break down images from films like “The Three Caballeros”, “The Emperor's New Groove” and “Coco.” These films celebrate Latin American culture but through the investigation of the imagery, Favela will highlight the exoticism and Hollywood fantasy that falsely represents an entire culture. Favela, a Las Vegas native, makes work in a piñata style exploring his identity as a Latino from Las Vegas with Mexican and Guatemalan parents. He makes his work with traditional craft materials like tissue paper and cardboard, making anything from sculptures to large scale paper installations.

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. NAA presents it's New Year's Show with 124 entries by member artists. Additionally, water colorist, Melanie Walters and potter, Nancy Brownrigg are our Featured Artists and have their exhibits on the back wall of the Gallery. These shows run through Feb. 14. The Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday, except Monday. Visit http://www.nevadaartists.org to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Carson City Natives and Newcomers Club meeting. 11:30 a.m. A new year starts so if you’re looking to find a club that serves your community then consider joining Carson City Native and Newcomers Club for lunch and our meeting. If you like to meet new people and want to fit into a club we’re you can socialize, use your talents of crafting, sewing. We also learn to punch playing cards For brail that are sent to schools for the blind or sighted. The club also invite guest speakers that give us insight to many topic of interest. Join in the group this Thursday, 11:30 a.m. at the Black Bear Restaurant inside Max Casino, 900 South Carson Street, Carson City.

— Carson City Library hosts Family Storytime. 11:30 to 12:15 a.m. These are both the same and last 45 minutes. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Carson Street.

— Digi Open, Virtual Reality for High School students at Carson City Library. 2:30 to 6 p.m. Come on in to the Digitorium after school and experience virtual reality. We also have equipment for your projects and homework. The Carson City Library Digitorium is a place for Carson City high school students to study, play games or just hang out with friends, and is open for students after school Monday through Thursday, with extended hours during freshman PSA and senior projects. A Premiere card is required to use Digitorium equipment, and most high school students get a Premiere card through school as freshmen. If you don’t have a card, or don’t know if you have a card, just ask at the Digi Desk. If you are not sure how to use equipment, we can help with that too. 900 North Roop Street.

— Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to host Prison Hill planning open house. 5 p.m. The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department host an open house to discuss planning efforts for the 2,500-acre Prison Hill Recreation Area and adjacent properties. The open house will be held in the Bonanza Room in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St., on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. Recently, the department gathered public feedback through an online survey to consider appropriate land uses and examine existing trailheads. In particular, the survey focused on land use for a City-owned property on the west side of Prison Hill near Koontz Lane and the water tank. Feedback from the community will guide future improvements, prioritize expenditures, and will be used as a means to seek grants and donations for implementation of various site improvements. The open house is an opportunity for recreationists and residents to learn more about the Prison Hill Recreation Area, review survey results, and discuss ideas with City staff. For additional information please contact Gregg Berggren, Trails Coordinator at gberggren@carson.org or 775-887-2262, ext. 7219

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Thursday morning to a vehicle crash in the area of Highway 50 East and Empire Ranch Road.

The crash was reported at around 7:18 a.m. and involves two vehicles. Arriving first responders on scene report moderate damage. No serious injuries were reported.

Traffic is being diverted around the crash. Motorists can expect delays.

Carson City Soroptimist will present the Live Your Dream Award, five scholarships, and recognize four Girls of the Month during its January program meeting. The meeting is open to the public, with prior reservations required. It will be Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon to 1 p.m., at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

There is no cost to attend, however a plated lunch with choice of entrees is available for $16. Deadline to respond is Monday, January 20 before noon. Contact the club at sicarsoncity@gmail.com or call 775-297-4890 to reserve a seat and choose an entree.

Soroptimist believes the most effective way to help women and girls overcome barriers is by providing them with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment. The Live Your Dream Award is an identifying project for Soroptimist clubs all around the world. It is a cash award to women who, while providing the primary source of financial support for their families, are also pursuing an education. Cynthia Torres is the club's Live Your Dream recipient for 2020.

Five education scholarships will be awarded. Hannah Shaw and Daryl Rush are recipients of scholarships for Nursing students. Sabrina Tomson and Annji Hodoroqicz will receive the club's Trade & Industry scholarships, and Jana Trudell the Sandy Howard Women in Trades. All scholarships are for Western Nevada College degrees and programs.

Four local high school seniors will be recognized as Soroptimist Girls of the Month. This monthly award to a current high school senior honors the recipients for commitment in community service, exemplary volunteerism, and her efforts to enrich the experiences of others in society, at school and at home.

Honorees are Kiana Martinez for September, Flor Aguilar-Ramirez for October, Coral Rosas for November, and Gabriela Avina for December. The club is still accepting applications for the rest of the months of the school year. Contact the counseling office at any of the local high school for more information. One Girl of the Month will receive the Girl of the Year Scholarship in the spring.

Glen Eagles is located at 3700 N Carson St, Carson City. More information about Soroptimist International of Carson City awards and scholarships is available at www.sicarsoncity.org.

First Descents is piloting in 2020 a monthly meetups program in northern Nevada. The program will provide 11 life-changing outdoor and outdoor-related adventures this year free of cost to local young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions.

These adventures will empower people to climb, paddle, surf and more beyond their diagnosis; reclaim their lives; connect with others doing the same; and improve their long-term survivorship.

“Doctors and medicine kept me alive,” First Descents program participant Nate Post said. “But it was FD that really showed me how to live again. They helped me find that person I knew before getting sick, and for that I am forever grateful.”

The local pilot program begins Jan. 18 with indoor rock climbing 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Mesa Rim Climbing Center, 970 Harvard Way, in Reno.

“It’s an all-abilities, equipment-provided adaptive rock climbing experience,” Ashley Andrews, one of the volunteer leaders of the Reno Meetups, said. “The goal isn’t to reach the top or even to climb at all. The goal is to try something fun and new with people who get you.”

Space in this month’s Meetup is limited and preregistration is required. Those interested in attending can register online at bit.ly/2MSJlOg. Persons in need of special accommodations or assistance should include that information when registering.

First Descents, a Colorado-based non-profit and leader in outdoor medical specialty programming, provides life-changing outdoor adventures that empower young adults with cancer and other serious health conditions to climb, paddle and surf beyond their diagnosis; reclaim their lives; connect with others doing the same; and improve their long-term survivorship. To learn more, visit firstdescents.org or follow the organization on social media.

The Artisan Cafe, located at 701 S Carson St., in downtown Carson City is now under new ownership to begin the new decade.

According to Kira McElroy, who took over the cafe on Jan. 1 with husband Rubin, the previous owner, Jeanne Day, was ready to take on new adventures, and offered to pass along ownership to the husband-wife team.

Kira has worked for the Artisan Cafe for years as a manager, she said, and decided to take the plunge when the opportunity came to take it over.

However, aside from an addition of biscuits and gravy to the breakfast menu, the Cafe will remain virtually unchanged.

“We’re very excited to have taken it over,” said Kira. “I’ve been here for a long time, I love this place and this community and we’re just happy to be a part of it.”

Dey said she is working closely with the McElroys during the transition.

"We look forward to following the traditions of great food, friendly service and a wonderful welcoming environment that makes people feel at home," said Kira.

The transition of ownership and operations will be completion February 1, 2020, said Dey, and the McElroy family looks forward to being in Carson City for many years to come.

The hours of operation will stay the same: Monday through Friday from 6am - 2pm and coupons for locals lunch specials can be found in Wise Buy Magazine.

"I have loved every single moment at the Artisan and I am excited for the future and glad that I have found the perfect family to maintain excellent service and stay strong in the community of Carson City as well as in the Green Dining District," said Dey.

For more information on the Artisan Cafe, click here.

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Thursday in the 5600 block of South Carson Street for two misdemeanor counts probation violation.

According to the arrest report, the man was arrested at 1:09 a.m. at a casino for being out past curfew and gambling, which are conditions placed on him by the Department of Alternative Sentencing. He was arrested for the violation per DAS. Bail: $6,000.

— A 34-year-old Carson City man was booked into Carson City Jail early Thursday morning after transport from Douglas County Jail for a violation of suspended sentence warrant. Bail: $1,000.

— A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday in the 1400 block of College Parkway for a misdemeanor violation of suspended sentence warrant issued Dec. 23, 2019 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $1,000.

— A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested for a misdemeanor contempt of court warrant and other offenses.

According to the arrest report, on Jan. 5, a deputy was patrolling the area of William and Roop Street and ran the license plate of a vehicle which came back to having a misdemeanor warrant attached.

The deputy made a traffic stop, confirmed it was the same person and the one listed in the warrant and arrested him. He was also arrested for violation of parole and probation conditions and being in possession of marijuana under the age of 21. Bail: $1737.

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.

For the first time, the general public can get a glimpse of life at Stewart Indian School, 130 years after the government boarding school opened in Carson City and 40 years after it was closed.

The new Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum — long a dream of alumni and tribal leaders in the state — opens its doors on Monday, Jan. 13. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

Stewart Indian School is located at 5500 Snyder Ave., in Carson City.

The Cultural Center & Museum occupies what was once the school’s administrative building. More than $4.5 million in funding from the Nevada Legislature in 2017 and 2019, along with the support of governors Brian Sandoval (2017) and Steve Sislolak (2019), were utilized for the renovation.

The State of Nevada also funded contracts with Gallagher and Associates of San Francisco and Pacific Studio of Seattle to work with the museum staff and the Stewart Alumni Cultural Advisory Committee to tell the stories from the student perspective in a new permanent exhibit called “Our Home, Our Relations.”

“We are so grateful to the Nevada State Legislature and Governor Sisolak and Governor Sandoval for funding this important endeavor,” Museum director Bobbi Rahder said. “We honor the Stewart alumni for being willing to share their stories to help the public learn this important part of Nevada’s history.”

First opened in 1890, Stewart Indian School was operated by the federal government for 90 years before it closed in 1980. Stewart and other boarding schools across the nation, were initially set up to forcefully educate Native American children in the late 1800s. This assimilation policy impacted thousands of Native students not only from the Great Basin tribal nations, but over 200 tribes over the school’s 90-year history.

Stewart alumni say every student’s experience was different, ranging from traumatic to happy. Their stories are shared in the “Our Home, Our Relations,” permanent exhibit.

“We want to honor and memorialize all the students who were impacted by this federally operated boarding school on the outskirts of our state’s capital,” said Stacey Montooth, executive director of the Nevada Indian Commission. “The indigenous people of this land have always been storytellers, and at this unique place, the public will learn about this often overlooked, but vital history of the first people in Nevada.”

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Cultural Center & Museum features the Wa-Pai-Shone Gallery, a temporary gallery space for contemporary Great Basin Native art; the Storytelling Room for storytelling and craft making; a research room where relatives can research their family members who attended Stewart; and classroom space for educational activities, lectures, and public programs.

For more information about the museum and exhibits, please contact Bobbi Rahder, Museum Director, at 775-687-7606 or e-mail at brahder@nic.nv.gov.

In the Photos: Information boards at the Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum explain how students at Stewart Indian School spent their time and helped each other cope while separated from their families. Joining clubs such as band and participating in sports were two such ways. In the second photo, Stewart Indian School students enjoyed great success in sports – including football, basketball and boxing – throughout the years and are highlighted at the new Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum. In the third photo, exhibits at the new Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum detail how students spent their time in the classroom and outside. In the final photo, students stand in front of the first building at Stewart Indian School circa 1890. The school was open for 90 years before it closed in 1980.

The Human Bean coffee franchise opened their drive-thru coffee stand in Ashland, Oregon in 1998. Since then, they’ve opened nearly 100 further locations in ten states, and Carson City has now received their own.

The first capital city franchise was opened with the new year by owners Kevin Gustafsson and Chrissy Conaster, which is their second owned location including the Human Bean in Minden on Highway 395.

Carson City’s Human Bean is located at 3300 Highway 50 E., next to the Dairy Queen. They are open every day from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., and offer frozen and hot beverage options including espresso, specialty coffees, smoothies, frappachinos, tea, and more.

They also offer cafe treat options including bagels, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and more.

To learn more about The Human Bean, click here.

Bill Wharton is an amazing, established, local musician, vocalist who will be appearing at Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City for your listening pleasure this Friday, Jan. 10. If you've never had the opportunity to catch one of his performances around the Carson Valley, now is your chance.

Bill's musical talent is so versatile that he's a crowd pleaser of all ages. So, clear your calendar and head on down to the Bella Vita Bistro for a night of wining, dining, listening and even dancing.
He will perform from 4 to 7 p.m. Bella Vita Bistro is located at the Carson Mall, 1304 S Stewart St, Carson City.

Be sure to check out his website for a small sample of his repertoire http://BillWharton2.wix.com/Sing4U

Stop on in, have some great food and enjoy the music. You can follow Bella Vita Bistro's Facebook page here for other live shows ahead in the coming weeks.

The Misfits Theater Group in Dayton is holding auditions for its Spring melodrama “Showdown at Phingerdoo or Bad Day at Dead Frog Flats” on Sunday, January 26 at 6 p.m. at the Dayton Library, 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton. This old-time melodrama directed by Andra Woolman is set in the Wild West and has a cast of eight (8) men and five (5) women. As with all melodramas, good triumphs over evil, love wins out, and laughs abound! Performance dates are April 24, 25, 26 and May 1, 2, 3 at the Odeon Hall in Dayton. For more information, contact the director at 775-430-3974.

The Nevada State Museum is offering a step back into Carson City’s history on Saturday, Jan. 11, complete with a presentation from the city’s founding family.

It was in January of 1870 when the doors of the Carson City Mint were opened to the public by its first superintendent — and Carson City’s founder — Abe Curry.

Abe is back, so to speak, on Saturday, along with his daughter, Elvira Curry Cowen. Chautauquans Dave and Kathy Peirson, will be portraying the Currys for the occasion starting at 1 p.m., serving cake to all visitors before giving an historical presentation. Descendants of the Curry family are also scheduled to be in attendance.

The day of Mint-related festivities include tours of the Mint building at 10 a.m. and noon. Space is limited for theses tours and positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Historic Con Press No. 1 will be in operation, pressing a commemorative medallion. Visitors can purchase a blank planchet in the museum store and have it minted on the coin press.

The activities are all included in regular admission prices of $8 for adults; free for museum members and children 17 and younger.

All the Mint150 special events are leading up to the Feb. 4 celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Carson City Mint. That is the day the first-ever CC Mint Mark coins came from the Mint. The day’s guest of honor is the director of the U.S. Mint, David Ryder, who will strike the first sesquicentennial medallion on Coin Press No. 1.

In the Photo: Reenactors Dave and Kathy Peirson will be portraying the characters of Abe Curry, founder of Carson City and the first director of the Carson City Mint, and his daughter, Elvira Curry Cowan, at a Mint150 event Saturday at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

This Friday night, Comedian Rodger Lizaola will be headlining The Carson Comedy Club. Rodger has opened up for comedy legend David Brenner, Eddie Brill, Louis CK, Theo Von, and Mike Epps! He's also opened for some musical acts such as, The Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, Baby Bash, & Rhianna!

Rodger also made his television debut on Season 1 of Laughs on Fox and Mtv2's Add-TV! Hosted by Local Comic Brian Lee!

Don't miss out on this awesome show!! Tickets can be purchased at ccnugget.com. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. The Carson Comedy Club is located inside the Carson Nugget at 507 North Carson Street in Carson City.

The Carson City Juvenile Services Probation Committee re-appointed Sheriff's Office Sgt. Daniel Gonzales on Wednesday to the Carson City Juvenile Services Probation Committee.

Sgt. Gonzales was originally sworn in by Judge James Wilson on Dec. 6, 2018 for a two-year term. On Jan. 8, 2020, Gonzales was re-sworn to this committee by Special Master Kim Okezie. Gonzales will serve a two-year term.

Sgt. Gonzales will continue to serve with other members of the committee who have served more than 20 years. Their duties as committee members include: giving advice on any matter concerning the control and management of Juvenile Services in conjunction with the Juvenile Court and Chief of Probation, and assist in establishing policies, procedures and standards for the proper performance of probation officers.