UPDATE: Carson Now reader Zachary Lucas took these outstanding photos Sunday morning of a large bird, possibly a vulture according to Carson Now reader feedback or, a hawk, perched atop the St. Peter's Episcopal Church steeple at the corner of Division and Telegraph streets in Carson City.

Here's your calendar of events for Polecat Tavern for the weekend beginning April 11 thru April 14. If you haven't checked us out yet, we hope you will make it by.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of April 8-14, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

MINDEN – The Safety Consultation and Training Section of the State of Nevada's Division of Industrial Relations recognizes Maxton Manufacturing Company in Minden, Nevada, for the successful renewal of the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP). Maxton has consistently earned this recognition since 2013, continuing its legacy of dedication to employee safety and going above and beyond on compliance.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lisa Schuette, who has held the Ward 4 seat on the Carson City Board of Supervisors since 2021. She is currently seeking reelection to another four year term. In addition to her service on the board, Lisa is also a member of the Audit Committee, the Regional Transportation Commission (RTC), the Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), the Board of Health, the Redevelopment Authority, the Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee, and the Parks and Recreation Commission.

April is National Autism Awareness month, and to raise awareness, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) is displaying its annual wrapped vehicle with colorful puzzle pieces for the fifth year in a row.

Night in the Country moves to its new home The Grange July 25-27, 2024 with performances by Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Randy Houser, and much, much more!

Donna Inversin will be bringing back the popular Muscle Powered Easy Walk Program.

Walks will be most Tuesday mornings at 9AM. Walks will be 2-3 miles long on flat paved and stable surfaces. Walks will be 1 to 1.5 hours and will accommodate all levels of ability.

A Living History performance by local authors and historians Gayle & David Woodruff. Fictive characters Clive and Vivian Sterling recount their lives working at a Washoe Valley Divorce Ranch in the 1940s, 50s and 60s.

A QUEST FOR PROOF: SPIRITUALISM IN THE VICTORIAN ERA
A spine-tingling hands-on lecture at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum.
April 20, 2024: Spirits, Seers, and Seances
Time: 7 pm to 10 pm (check in starting at 6:30 pm)
Ticket Price: $75
Tickets at: https://hauntedcomstock.com

Learn what Spiritualism is and why people in the Victorian Era were obsessed with it and just how far that obsession went.

It seems like every month has several dedicated causes attached to it. April is national child abuse awareness month, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. Lyon County Human Services, DCFS, Juvenile Probation, the District Attorney’s Office and other groups works diligently, on a daily basis in an attempt to prevent child abuse and neglect.

National Take Back events offer safe ways to dispose of expired or unneeded prescription drugs.

As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC), AmeriCorps members with HCC, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and the Storey County Sheriff’s Office will come together to host drop off locations for unneeded medications in Virginia City, Dayton and Silver Springs.

No needles will be accepted at these sites.

Much colder temperatures with bouts of gusty wind, valley rain and Sierra snow are expected overnight into Friday around Carson City, Carson Valley and surrounding counties, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will warm slightly Saturday and Sunday.

The highly anticipated 2024 Carson-Tahoe Home Show is set to take place on Saturday, June 22, 2024, through Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Carson Mall Shopping Center located on South Carson Street in Carson City.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to deny the liquor license application appeal of Remedy’s Bar, upholding a previous denial by the liquor hearing’s officer.

Carson City has a new mayor. At least for the day.

On Thursday during the Board of Supervisors meeting, Carson City resident Charlee Dobson was sworn in as Junior Mayor for a Day by Justice of the Peace Kristin Luis.

The Carson Fly Fishing Club is holding a Tie-A-Thon on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The purpose of the this event is to tie flies for the High Sierra Fly Casters to use in their programs. All Fly Tiers are Invited. A sandwich lunch and raffle will take place.

Come and see the 7th annual Downtown Carson City Revival Car Show on Carson Street in Carson City from 9am to 2pm. We expect 400 cars and will have wonderful raffle prizes. You can guess on the jellybean jar, complete a poker walk or participate in a photo scavenger hunt. Many celebrity judges will join us and select their favorite car. You will have a wonderful day. See the cars, support local charities, have lunch at a local restaurant.

The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Carson City Schools Foundation, is pleased to announce mini and department grant winners for Spring 2024. Each semester, the foundation gives back to educators and students alike. This last semester, CCSF awarded a total of $8,530 in mini-grants as well as grants for a department, school or grade-level projects.

Do you have a kiddo who loves to read? Or a kiddo who needs incentive to read more?

In-N-Out is offering a free hamburger or cheeseburger to members of the Cover to Cover Club. Read five books or 300 minutes to join the ranks!

One of two suspects has been arrested in a case involving a series of commercial burglaries in March on East William Street, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office detective.

Piers and docks around Lake Tahoe are a precious commodity, and many local fishing and boating businesses are trying to find new, and more economical, ways for their customers to board their vessels.

The Division of Child and Family Services, Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services, invites the community to participate in the second annual Walk Us Home 5K for Foster Homes on April 27 in Carson City.

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play promoted by the National Parks Trust. This year, the event will be hosted on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Mills Park. Kids to Parks Day will include many outdoor activities for kids and families including the third annual Jr Park Ranger Olympics. There will also be food and music!