Hello fellow anglers. I am here to tell you, Topaz Lake was a great opener this year. The weather on Jan. 1 surprised many anglers as we experienced some extreme winds as well as some good rain in the afternoon. But for those who stuck it out, they were all rewarded with a double rainbow.

My fishing partner Tom Blotter from Minden and I got on the lake at 6:30 a.m. We trolled the lake with Rapalas and jigs and by the end of the day, we had caught and released 39 trout up to 18 inches. Tom had a nice fish up to the boat which would have been in the 20 plus inch range.

But unfortunately had a short distance release. I counted a little over 325 shore anglers and 39 boats on the lake around 11 a.m. Everyone we spoke with had caught fish and spirits were high. The rain that came in the afternoon did not dampen any spirits.

We saw family's, friends and met some new angler friends. Tom and I kept our campers at the Topaz Landing Marina and moored the boat for 3 wonderful days of fishing. By the end of the trip we had caught and released 84 trout. The fishing had been a little slower on the proceeding days, but still very productive.

On Jan. 2, Joe Lash from Carson City was shore fishing with his girlfriend Lisa Edmonds and caught a nice 9 pound, 2.25 ounce rainbow on Powerbait.

The big news was yet to to come with Patrick Prudhel from Genoa. Patrick was trolling the lake and caught a nice 14 pound, nearly 10-ounce rainbow trout. This my fellow anglers may be the new Topaz Lake record. According to Nevada Department of Wildlife's Facebook page, it is a record for the lake, breaking the old one of 13 pounds, 8-ounces caught by Tony Hemmah on April 1, 1998.

Patrick’s fish is a hefty one, with the state record not too far out at 16 pounds 8 ounces from Ruby Lake NWR on February 10, 2011 by Mike Mott, according to NDOW.

With the 50,000 pounds of trout planted by the NDOW and the hold overs in Topaz, this year may be phenomenal for fishing. The lake level has come up five feet as compared to last years opening day.

Topaz Lake offers camping (with and without hooks ups) and boat launching at the Douglas County Park on the north east side. The Topaz Landing Marina offers camping with full hookups, Boat launch and mooring on the north west side of the lake just behind the Topaz Lodge, they can be reached at 775-266-3550. Anglers may use a valid California or Nevada fishing licence and can fish from shore or from a boat.

We saw anglers fishing from a sailboat, and even one local angler that drove his tractor down and shore fished. Now, even though the Topaz Lodge is not holding its annual fishing derby this year. You can bring your catch to the general store to have your fish weighed in and have your picture taken.

The store will have a angler wall of fame board showing off the catches from anglers. and have an angler bragging board with the top big fish weighed in to date. If you need up to date fishing information, call or stop by the Topaz Lodge General Store. Their phone number is 775-266-3338.

For those that get on the Topaz Lodge wall of fame, you also have the chance to have your picture here in the Naw hall of fame. Good luck on your next fishing adventure. I hope to see you on the lake. If you have a picture of your catch, send it to jeff@carsonnow.org. Good fishin' and tight lines.

The Michael Bennet presidential campaign will be center stage at Monday's Democratic luncheon. With a record 13 candidates still vying for the nomination, these luncheons afford Democrats who remain undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses an opportunity to put hard questions to campaign representatives on a whole range of issues.

This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, January 13th, at the Carson City Round Table Pizza, 3325 Retail Drive just off College Parkway. Sponsored by the Democratic Men’s Committee, these luncheons help keep the lights on at Carson City’s Democratic HQ. An all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar lunch buffet is available for $7.99. Water is free, extra charge for fountain drinks. Suggested donations of $5 or more gratefully accepted but are not required. All are welcome.

For further information contact Rich Dunn at 434-8783 or richdunn@aol.com.

A Reno native and local hotshot firefighter captain died after a skiing accident at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in December, according to his wife.
Go here for the full story.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Nevada Artists Association New Year’s Show, and there’s a historical Curry family presentation at the Nevada State Museum. Famed country rock band I See Hawks in L.A. perform at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse on Saturday. Combined with live music at Bella Vita Bistro, there’s plenty to do and see around the state capitol. Read on for more.

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Here's a rundown of activities over the next three days:

— Carson City area Christmas tree recycling and curbside pick-up schedule (all day). There are several easily accessible Christmas Tree Recycling Programs provided by various government entities throughout the Northern Nevada region, so that your loved tree can be recycled in a safe and productive manner. Click the link to find out how, when and where you can recycle your tree!

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its 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 February 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 the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Elizabeth Tully at Comma Coffee. 12 to 2 p.m. at 312 S. Carson St. Local singer and songwriter Elizabeth Tully will perform at Comma Coffee in Carson City on Friday, Jan. 10. Tully will be quite a live experience you don’t want to miss!

— Experience Virtual Reality at the Carson City Library. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Join us every Friday from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm 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 have waiver signed.

— Live music Friday at Carson City's Bella Vita Bistro features local musician Bill Wharton. 4 to 7 p.m. at 1304 S. Stewart St. 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.

— Open Mic Night at A to Zen Gift Shop. 6 to 9 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. 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.

— Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to host Full Moon Hike. 6:30 p.m. at the Wild Horse trailhead located at the North end of Centennial Park. Registration begins at 6 p.m. and are encouraged to register ahead of time. The Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department will host January's Full Moon Hike on the Wild Horse Trail this Friday, Jan. 10. Not only will the hike feature some wild horses and the "Wolf Moon" it will also be a celebration of Carson City's first Winter Trails Day.

— Hindsight to perform at Casino Fandango. 7 to 11:45 p.m. at 3800 S. Carson St. Known for high-energy dance-till-you-drop R&B, hip-hop, jazz and even your occasional country favorites, the Hindsight Band excites a crowd like no one else! From private parties to nightly casino hotspot entertainment, Hindsight Band is a local favorite that entertains audiences of all ages. This dynamic band combines a wealth of musical talent to perform soulful Motown medleys down to Frank Sinatra’s Fly Me to the Moon.

— Rodger Lizaola at the Carson Comedy Club. 8 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. This Friday Night, Comedian Rodger Lizaola will be headlining The Carson Comedy Club! Lizaola has opened up for comedy legend David Brenner, Eddie Brill, Louis CK, Theo Von, & Mike Epps!

— Ev Musselmen to perform at Living the Good Life. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Let’s party like we know how Carson City! Ev Musselmen will bring some funk and flair to Living the Good Life Nightclub Bar and Bistro on Friday, Jan. 10. It’s a rockin’ event you don’t want to miss!

Saturday, January 11
— Carson City Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge (all day). From Jan. 5-18, Winter Reading Challenge participants read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all of their reading time in a simple app.

— Carson City area Christmas tree recycling and curbside pick-up schedule (all day). There are several easily accessible Christmas Tree Recycling Programs provided by various government entities throughout the Northern Nevada region, so that your loved tree can be recycled in a safe and productive manner. Click the link to find out how, when and where you can recycle your tree!

— Gilded Hearts Class at the Brewery Arts Center. 10 a.m. Learn a new technique for creating the look of Gold Leaf Gilding. In this class we will use simple materials to create the look of dimensional gold leaf. Then we will tangle and embellish for glimmering results that you will love!

— Museum's 'Mint150' celebration tips hat to Carson City founding Curry family. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. 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.

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its 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 February 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 the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson St. 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 weekly sessions or $45 drop ins.

— LEGO Club at the Carson City Library. 1:30 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.

— Carson Mall to host Bingo night to benefit Pop Warner Cheer Squad. 5 to 8 p.m. at 1313 S. Carson St. Carson Mall will be sponsoring a Family BINGO night for the pop-warner cheer squad to go to Nationals! The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be able to be purchased. Prizes include gift cards, gift baskets and more.

— Legendary Country Rock Band 'I See Hawks in L.A.' to Play at Historic Silver City Schoolhouse. 7 p.m. at 385 High St. in Silver City. I See Hawks in L.A., “The house band for the hippy diaspora," to play exclusive Northern Nevada show January 11, 2020 at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse Saturday, Jan. 11.

— Saturday Night Star Party at Western Nevada College. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 2201 W. College Pkwy. 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 Saturdays.

— Saturday Night at Living the Good Life. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Let’s get out and dance Carson City! Celebrate a cool Saturday night with live music, tasty food, drinks and plenty of fun!

Sunday, December 12
— Carson City Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge (all day). From Jan. 5-18, Winter Reading Challenge participants read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app.

— Carson City area Christmas tree recycling and curbside pick-up schedule (all day). There are several easily accessible Christmas Tree Recycling Programs provided by various government entities throughout the Northern Nevada region, so that your loved tree can be recycled in a safe and productive manner. Click the link to find out how, when and where you can recycle your tree!

— Muscle Powered Sunday Bicycle Ride. 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School in the South parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

— Community Yoga at Comma Coffee. 9 to 10 a.m. at 312 S. Carson St. Get up and get a stretch at Comma Coffee on Sunday. A yoga session will be held for interested attendees looking to start the morning off on a high note!

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its 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 February 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 the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Dayton Wedding Faire this Sunday at Mark Twain Community Center. 12 to 4 p.m. at 500 Sam Clemens Ave. in Dayton at the corners of Rowan Gulch and Six Mile Canyon. We're bringing our very own bridal faire to Dayton this Sunday, Jan. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mark Twain Community Center. We will have several vendors there to chat with you and to help you get started on your wedding planning. Free admission, free parking and raffles, too. Vendor participation is free.

Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral and Storey counties' managers will present on county successes, challenges, and plans for the future at the Jan. 22 lecture of The Business Edge.

NNDA’s The Business Edge is a monthly educational series providing information on issues and trends of interest to the northern Nevada business community. A combination of breakfasts and lunches, these monthly briefings offer opportunities to network with local business executives and management teams, elected and government officials, key workforce development leaders, and important nonprofit organizations.

To learn more and register at www.nnda.org/events

Professional teams provide a needed source of entertainment and community pride, but what is the economic impact of a professional team? How far does the impact extend down into the Sierra Region? How do the professional team(s) contribute to and support the community?

Score the answers at this The Business Edge featuring Doug Raftery, General Manager of Reno 1868 FC on Feb. 26 at 11:30 a.m.

Learn more and register at www.nnda.org/events

NNDA’s The Business Edge is a monthly educational series providing information on issues and trends of interest to the northern Nevada business community.

A combination of breakfasts and lunches, these monthly briefings offer opportunities to network with local business executives and management teams, elected and government officials, key workforce development leaders, and important nonprofit organizations.

Carson City has been recognized as the number one town in America to open small businesses, according to a survey done by Advisor Smith, which is based on the number of small businesses being opened in a city compared with their population.

According to the survey, the study focused on businesses that employ at least one paid employee, which excludes entities like financial or real estate holding companies.

The most small-business creation could be found in the west, with the top 7 states for business creation being western states. The top three went to Montana, Washington, and California.

The survey was broken down into small (less than 150K), midsize (150K-500K) and big cities (over 500K), and even though our modest town has always hovered around 60K, we apparently knocked it out of the park.

The number two slot in small cities when to Missoula, MT, followed by Idaho Falls, ID and Wenatchee, WA.

According to the survey, Carson City had 4.61 new businesses per 1,000 residents, which still beat out the rate for midsize and large cities! The second overall for small business creation went to Boulder, CO, with a rate of 4.52 businesses per 1,000 population.

To see the survey in its entirety, click here.

Carson City Parks, Recreation, Open Space invites you to give back to your community on this year’s MLK Day of Service!

Recently, the department has found numerous large and detrimental dumpsites in the canyons near East Silver Saddle Ranch.

These are areas where people have unlawfully dumped trash of all kinds (old toys, furniture, tires, plastic bottles, etc.).

These foreign materials litter the natural landscapes and contaminate the Carson River. We ask you to join us in our efforts to clean-up and restore this natural area.

On this 25th annual MLK Day of Service, Americans across the country are rolling up their sleeves in service to honor Dr. King. Please join us in bettering our community.

Date, Time, Location: January 20th, 2020 9am-12pm (approximately) at East Silver Saddle Ranch off Sierra Vista Lane. Park in the lots located about 1.1 miles down the road once you turn onto Sierra Vista Lane from Carson River Road. Some snacks and drinks will be provided by Costco.

Need to know: Please bring proper clothing for the weather, water, and closed toed shoes. Minors must have a parent present. We will provide trash bags, gloves, trash grabbers, and any other necessary tools and gear. We ask that pets stay at home because of the risk associated with the unknown items at the dumpsites.

Questions? Feel free to contact MGargano@carson.org or 775.283.7711

A 48-year-old Carson City man is facing additional counts of sexual assault and lewdness with children, as well as violating bail conditions after his initial arrest in mid-December for felony lewdness with a child.

Eugene Thomas Nichols Jr. was arrested in mid December for lewdness with a child under the age of 14. According to the arrest report, the additional charges were filed after the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division alerted Special Enforcement Team Deputies that they were applying for an arrest warrant for Nichols and two further counts of sexual assault on a child under the age of 14.

According to deputies, they knew that Nichols was out on bail and went to his residence to arrest him on the additional warrants. A surveillance team was set up, but when they saw Nichols getting into a car, they decided they did not want him to be mobile in a vehicle and detained him.

Deputies drove onto the driveway and the yard with emergency lights on and gave verbal commands to Nichols to get out of the car, which he ignored.

Nichols was then taken out of the car and placed in handcuffs.

His bail is set at $1,000,000 cash only

Warrants:

— A 40-year-old Reno man, Trevor Tomlinson, was arrested on a felony violation of a condition of bail warrant issued out of Justice District Court on Sept. 27, 2019.

No bail.

— A 38-year-old transient man was arrested on a contempt of court warrant for failing to appear. The warrant was issued on Jan. 7.

Bail: $500 cash only

— A 22-year-old Reno man was arrested on a Reno Township Justice Court warrant after being stopped on a traffic violation. The warrant was issued on Oct. 3, 2019.

Bail: $743

— A 33-year-old Reno man was arrested on a contempt of court warrant out of Carson City Justice Court, issued on July 25, 2019.

Bail: $804 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.

According to Carson City resident Bob Bondiett, a bobcat was spotted in a residential neighborhood taking a snooze under a cherry tree after the wild cat made itself a lunch out of a neighbor's pet duck.

First and foremost, our condolences go out to the duck's family.

This report came just a day after a mountain lion was spotted in northwest Carson City in the Timberline area.

During the winter months, when food sources in the hills become more scarce, it's not unusual for predators to make their way down to the valley to hunt for food. Unfortunately, this often means family pets become prey.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife encourages residents to keep children and pets close to you, to be aware of their surroundings, keep pets on a leash when walking them, and to bring pets indoors at night.

It's also advised to not leave any sort of food or attractant outdoors, which may encourage prey animals to come to your yard. It's these prey animals themselves that will then attract the larger predatory animals like big cats and coyotes.

It is always advised that if you spot a predatory animal in a residential neighborhood to report it to authorities, such as NDOW, or if there is an emergency, to call dispatch or 911. When confronted with a big cat or coyote, NDOW advises making the animal feel unwelcome by making yourself appear large and scaring it away, from a safe distance.

At the upcoming Carson City Board of Supervisor's meeting, a discussion regarding the reconveyance of the property housing the Brewery Arts Center from the city to the BAC itself will be held, so long as any religious activity will continue to be prohibited at the site.

A reconveyance is the act of returning or the transfer of a title to a property to a borrower once a mortgage or lease has fully been paid. The city has held ownership of the property since 1977, and has been leasing the property to the BAC since 1979.

A “Covenant of Use” for the Brewery Arts Center is to be discussed, requiring that any explicitly religious activity be prohibited at the property.

According to the report, on Sept. 19, 2019 the Board adopted a resolution declaring it to be in the best interest of Carson City and its residents to offer the reconveyance of the Brewery Arts Center, which had originally donated the property to the city. This was subject to written confirmation that city had met the conditions of the holding period and other conditions of the original grant obtained by the city prior to the reconveyance of the deed.

Since that time, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) has advised the city that in order to request a release of the property after the useful life of the project and without repayment of the Federal Share, the city must record a Covenant of Use on the property.

The Covenant of Use states that the property will not be used for explicitly religious activities in violation of applicable Federal law, and will not be used for any purpose that would violate the nondiscrimination requirements set forth in 13 CFR 302.20.

On June 30, 1977, the city accepted a deed of dedication for 449 West King Street from the Carson City Art Alliance (later renamed Brewery Arts Center) for the purpose of the property being used and maintained forever as a place to create, display and contain works of art.

The Brewery Arts Center officially opened on June 9, 1979, and since that time the property has been leased back to the Brewery Arts Center to conduct arts and craft programs, workshops, theater performances, meetings, lectures, and educational classes.

According to the city report, because there is no municipal use needed for this property, on September 19, 2019 the Board adopted a resolution declaring it to begin the best interest to offer the reconveyance of the property back to the Brewery Arts Center.

The public is invited to attend the 20th Annual Feast of Chocolate on Saturday, February 8, 2020. This event is presented by the American Association of University Women, Capital (NV) Branch in Carson City.

The proceeds of this event provide scholarships to local women graduates or to women resuming their education at Western Nevada College as well as to the AAUW Education Opportunities Fund.

The Feast of Chocolate offers a full buffet of delicious chocolate desserts, featuring chocolate treats prepared by the award winning Carson High School Culinary Arts. The event is from 1 to 3 p.m.

To complement the students’ creations, there will be delicacies of chocolate cakes, cookies, and dipped fruit provided by local merchants including Red’s Old 395, Casino Fandango, John Herzel, Save Mart-North and Raley’s Carson City.

In addition to the abundance of chocolate desserts, a variety of fabulous gift baskets and gift cards will be available for raffle. To make the event even more festive, harp music by Wanda Perschnick will entertain the attendees.

So don’t miss out on a fun and festive afternoon that supports the educational endeavors of local women graduates.

WHAT: Feast of Chocolate

WHO: Anyone who loves chocolate

COST: $20.00 per person in advance, $25 at the door

WHEN: Saturday, February 8, 1 to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Carson Plaza and Events Center, 211 E. 9th Street, Carson City

TICKETS: Call 775-267-3427

An injury accident was reported at 2:33 p.m. after several callers alerted dispatch to the vehicle crash near the intersection of Long and Roop streets.

Updates to follow.

A vehicle crash involving two white pickups was reported at 4:14 p.m. Saturday afternoon near Sophia and Division.

The reporting party indicated there were no injuries, but the vehicles were blocking traffic.

Motorists should seek alternate routes until the street can be cleared.

Nevada freshman forward Zane Meeks is flashing his sky-high potential.

Whether it’s battling for rebounds in the paint or pulling up from 3-point range with ease, Meeks has showcased his wide array of skills this season. It points to his bright future as he develops into an impactful piece for the Wolf Pack.

“Zane is really putting together an impressive stretch,” head coach Steve Alford said earlier this season. “He’s really been finding his shot and giving his all on the other end. He’s worked hard and it’s starting to show. The sky’s the limit for him and a bunch of our young guys.”

Read the rest of the story here.

The Carson Fly Fishing Club is offering a beginning Fly Tying Academy on March 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Ormsby Room, Carson City Sheriff's Office, at 911 E. Musser St., Carson City.

The purpose of the class is to learn basic techniques of tying different flies, no experience necessary. The flies for this class will be Wooly Bugger, Pheasant Tail Nymph, Elk Hair Caddis, and Humpy.

This will be the 20th year that the Carson Fly Fishing Club has presented this class free to the public. Class size is limited.

The instructor for the class is Stan Zuber. Stan has been tying flies for over 30 years and is a member of the International Federation of Fly Fishers, Fly Tying Group. He learned to tie flies while being a member of the Aguabonita Flyfishers, Ridgecrest, CA.

For more information and signup contact: Stan Zuber 775-671-2151.

Happy Saturday Carson City! We have a bunch of great events going on in the region throughout the weekend, so check below to see what’s happening!

Saturday, January 11
— Carson City Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge (all day). From Jan. 5-18, Winter Reading Challenge participants read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all of their reading time in a simple app.

— Carson City area Christmas tree recycling and curbside pick-up schedule (all day). There are several easily accessible Christmas Tree Recycling Programs provided by various government entities throughout the Northern Nevada region, so that your loved tree can be recycled in a safe and productive manner. Click the link to find out how, when and where you can recycle your tree!

— Gilded Hearts Class at the Brewery Arts Center. 10 a.m. Learn a new technique for creating the look of Gold Leaf Gilding. In this class we will use simple materials to create the look of dimensional gold leaf. Then we will tangle and embellish for glimmering results that you will love!

— Museum's 'Mint150' celebration tips hat to Carson City founding Curry family. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St. 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.

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its 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 February 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 the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson St. 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 weekly sessions or $45 drop ins.

— LEGO Club at the Carson City Library. 1:30 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.

— Carson Mall to host Bingo night to benefit Pop Warner Cheer Squad. 5 to 8 p.m. at 1313 S. Carson St. Carson Mall will be sponsoring a Family BINGO night for the pop-warner cheer squad to go to Nationals! The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. Refreshments will be able to be purchased. Prizes include gift cards, gift baskets and more.

— Legendary Country Rock Band 'I See Hawks in L.A.' to Play at Historic Silver City Schoolhouse. 7 p.m. at 385 High St. in Silver City. I See Hawks in L.A., “The house band for the hippy diaspora," to play exclusive Northern Nevada show January 11, 2020 at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse Saturday, Jan. 11.

— Saturday Night Star Party at Western Nevada College. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at 2201 W. College Pkwy. 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 Saturdays.

— Saturday Night at Living the Good Life. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Let’s get out and dance Carson City! Celebrate a cool Saturday night with live music, tasty food, drinks and plenty of fun!

Sunday, December 12
— Carson City Library 2020 Winter Reading Challenge (all day). From Jan. 5-18, Winter Reading Challenge participants read a total of 14 hours, with extra raffle tickets earned for each hour of above-and-beyond reading. Prizes are also earned for registration and completion, and participants track all their reading time in a simple app.

— Carson City area Christmas tree recycling and curbside pick-up schedule (all day). There are several easily accessible Christmas Tree Recycling Programs provided by various government entities throughout the Northern Nevada region, so that your loved tree can be recycled in a safe and productive manner. Click the link to find out how, when and where you can recycle your tree!

— Muscle Powered Sunday Bicycle Ride. 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School in the South parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

— Community Yoga at Comma Coffee. 9 to 10 a.m. at 312 S. Carson St. Get up and get a stretch at Comma Coffee on Sunday. A yoga session will be held for interested attendees looking to start the morning off on a high note!

— Nevada Artists Association New Year's Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 449 W. King St. NAA presents its 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 February 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 the link to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Dayton Wedding Faire this Sunday at Mark Twain Community Center. 12 to 4 p.m. at 500 Sam Clemens Ave. in Dayton at the corners of Rowan Gulch and Six Mile Canyon. We're bringing our very own bridal faire to Dayton this Sunday, Jan. 12, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Mark Twain Community Center. We will have several vendors there to chat with you and to help you get started on your wedding planning. Free admission, free parking and raffles, too. Vendor participation is free.

The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band has been selected to participate in the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco for the third year in a row.

The parade is on Saturday, February 8 at 5 P.M., and it will be televised around the world. Last year, the Blue Thunder placed first in the high school band division.

The trip is estimated to cost $18,000, so donations are needed. To donate to the band, contact any band member or Bill Zabelsky, Director of Bands at 775-283-1779, wzabelsky@carson.k12.nv.us, or mail to Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Rd., Carson City, NV 89701 - Attention: Mr. Zabelsky.

Make checks payable to the Carson City Band Association (CCBAI). To learn more about the parade, go to
www.chineseparade.com.

A 44-year-old Carson City woman and a 61-year-old Carson City man were arrested in the 2600 block of Blossom View Lane Friday afternoon for suspicion of felony child abuse, possession with intent to sell a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and trafficking a controlled substance level 1.

According to the report, Robin Marie Jensen and Steven Scott Brown were arrested by Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force detectives after receiving information that Jensen and Brown were actively selling methamphetamine out of their residence.

The information stated that the pair lived at the house with their five-year-old child. Detectives learned that during drug transactions, the child was present.

Tri-NET Detectives and Special Enforcement Team deputies established surveillance in the area. After several contacts with people leaving the residence, a search warrant was granted for the residence.

During the search warrant the following items were located:

Garage:
Methamphetamine pipe with residue located in the roof access door of the garage. A box containing numerous water pipes and glass pipes were located in the attic.

Kitchen:
A package of small ziplock baggies were located on the kitchen table along with a black digital scale missing a lid located in the kitchen hutch.

In the first bedroom:
One soy sauce water pipe with methamphetamine residue containing water located on a nightstand, along with a Tupperware container six glass methamphetamine pipes with residue, one white vinegar water pipe with residue, two glass steps to water pipes with residue, and another Tupperware containing multiple yellow Rx tablets.

In the second bedroom, occupied by Jensen, Brown and the child:
Two black digital scales with methamphetamine residue was located on the entertainment center next to one mirror with residue. A water pipe was located in a pink bucket on the floor. A stem to a water pipe with residue was located on top of plastic drawers on the northeast side of the bed. Plastic baggies commonly used to sell or transport narcotics was located in the left drawer of the entertainment center. Three water pipes located on the entertainment center were found on the entertainment center as well. Three additional methamphetamine pipes were located, and a black lock box containing small plastic baggies, two methamphetamine pipes, a tooter straw and a plastic baggie with 6.8 grams of methamphetamine was located on the bed.

All items were seized and later booked into evidence.

The child was confirmed to be at school and not at the residence during the time of the search warrant.

However, living conditions throughout the residence were deemed to present an immediate danger to the safety and welfare of the child, according to SET deputies.

Throughout the residence, deputies located multiple sanitary, hazardous chemicals and illegal drug substances that are within reach of the child.

Cleaning chemicals, an unknown green liquid chemical substance, piles of trash, an axe, a bayonet, rotten food, a hand saw, a butane torch, spray paint, butane fuel, a bottle of bug poison fogger, boxes of medications, hypodermic needles, razor blades, multiple glass methamphetamine pipes and homemade pipe apparatuses to smoke methamphetamine and more were all located within reach of the child.

The overall condition of the house was unsanitary and showed no signs of being cleaned, according to the report.

Brown admitted that the child was present during transactions and use of methamphetamine in the residence on multiple occasions, and the child was often left in the presence of unknown persons without his knowledge. He stated people would come to the house without his knowledge to use drugs.

Bail for each: $48,637.

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.

Early Saturday morning, Central Lyon Fire responded to a structure fire on Nugget Lane in Dayton, which resulted in one fatality.

Central Lyon Fire issued the following statement:

"Early this morning, just before 0100 Central Lyon Fire units responded to a structure fire on Nugget Lane in Dayton. Single family dwelling, 2 residents were able to self extricate, one individual did not make it out.

The fire is being investigated by Central and the Lyon County SO, the State Fire Marshal has been notified.

One firefighter was injured, treated and released. Units from Storey County, North Lyon, Carson Fire and Eastfork helped fight the fire. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family."

A GoFundMe account has been established for the family at https://www.gofundme.com/f/dayton-foster-family-needs-help-from-house-fire