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Homecoming Week is a fun-filled time at CHS with a frenzy of activities and celebrations to honor the high school and its students.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and this time every year touches the heart of one of the teachers at CHS: Art teacher Mike Malley, whose mother is a breast cancer survivor, due to early detection, has decided to take breast cancer awareness to a new level by putting on a fundraising event Oct. 18 at the Trimmer Barn from 5 to 8 p.m.

On this date in 1781, the Continental Army under the commands of American Gen. George Washington and French commander, Comte de Rochambeau, began its siege of Yorktown, Virginia, a key colonial port and peninsular settlement where the Marquess Charles Cornwallis, a British Earl and lieutenant general of His Majesty's royal army in the South, had positioned his forces on orders from British General-in-Chief Henry Clinton.

In Plain Sight Marketing, LLC announces the addition of longtime communications professional Anne McMillin, APR, to its agency as an account manager.

The Thunderbird Lodge is a bizarre piece of Lake Tahoe history, from the early days of the 40s when rich high society types out of San Fransisco came to develop properties and build their lavish summer estates.

The Lodge, however, stands far above the rest, due to its eccentric owner, his bizarre life, and the strange underground labyrinth he built.

Today's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.

Juliette “Julia” Bulette was born in England in 1832 and quickly became the proprietor of the most lavish and prosperous brothel in Virginia City. She was beloved by all, and became an honorary member of the Virginia Engine Company Number 1 fire brigade.

In the 2006, Roger Brooks, an expert on travel, tourism, downtown branding and destination marketing, was hired by the Visitor’s Bureau to assess some of Carson City’s assets. After spending a few days here, he concluded one of our marketing assets could be our dining scene.

The Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge is hosting the 3rd Annual Low Country Boil Saturday, Sept 8th, 5:00 PM (social hour) 6:00 PM (Dinner) at the lodge 1227 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89460. It is only $20 for shrimp and all the fixins' including sausage, corn on cob, baby red potatoes, salad and french bread. Reservations and Advance Payment required by August 31st. Mail check to: Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge
P.O. Box 143, Minden, NV 89423 –0143 Or call: Dan - (775) 745-5619 or Jim - (775) 267-9205

Sandy Stec will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club August 24-25 inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson Street, Carson City. Tickets can purchased at ccnugget.com or at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget. The doors open up at 7:15 p.m. and the shows starts at 8 p.m.

I told myself some time ago that I would not infuse my columns with politics, so I will tread lightly here to (marginally) "walk the line," as Johnny Cash once sang.

More details of this fall's opening of the popular Squeeze In restaurant in Carson City were announced Thursday, however the exact opening date has not been firmed up.

CARSON CITY — When American troops hit the battlefields of Europe 100 years ago, they had to learn how to fight a new kind of war. From trench warfare to technical advances in weaponry, this was much different fighting than Americans had experienced before.

Independence Day isn’t until Wednesday, but the red, white, and blue celebration starts now. For a complete listing of upcoming Independence Day events and fireworks displays in the area, you can go HERE. See the trains under steam at the Nevada State Railroad and ride the rails to your heart’s content.

It’s a planes, trains, and automobiles kind of weekend. Add in bands, bikes and bar-be-ques and we’ve got most of this weekend’s list covered. The Carson City Airport is celebrating 90 years at this year’s open house and fly-in. One of the summer’s best events with balloon rides, cool old planes, and much more: you won’t want to miss it. Beat the heat at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada; all admission fees have been waived today thanks to Carson City Toyota. Summer concerts at the Brewery Arts Center begin tonight with the Original Wailers.

CARSON CITY — Riverview Elementary in Dayton is one of nine schools statewide picked as a designated STEM School, the Governor's Office announced this week.

Western Nevada College is holding is 2018 commencement Monday, May 21 at 10 a.m. in the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, 111 E. William Street at the east end of Mills Park in Carson City.

To residents and visitors of Winnemucca, the name Martin means food and family.

The historic Martin Hotel, constructed in 1878, has stood as a pillar of both for more than a century.

Celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, traditionally a Mexican observance of its victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and kick-off to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read program, featuring the theme "True Grit," were held together Saturday at the Carson City Library.

In 1973, Joseph Beuys said, “Every man is an artist.”

Beuys explained that only art is capable of building an effective social system, and “This most modern art discipline — Social Sculpture/Social Architecture — will only reach fruition when every living person becomes a creator, a sculptor, or architect of the social organism.”

Chocolate.

Beloved by so many, perfected by so few.

Carson City is fortunate to be the home of one of these passionate, professional chocolate makers.

What a blast it is to participate in competitive endeavors and events, whether the competitors be children or world class champions, whether the challenge be a sporting event or a writing competition.

Okay. This is one of the hardest weekend lists I’ve ever had to do. This dump of snow has cancelled some events, but others are in full force. Best I can tell, St. Patrick’s Day parties are not deterred by a little snowfall. There will be no parade in Virginia City, but the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fest is on. Head to downtown Carson for more green beer, Irish music, and corned beef and cabbage than you’ll know what to do with.

SATURDAY: St. Patrick’s Day

In this age of many tax forms, it is not a surprise that some tax forms are not correct, they are issued in error.

MINDEN — The famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron will be featured at the 2018 Aviation Roundup Airshow, Douglas County and Minden-Tahoe Airport announced Tuesday.

We’ve got one heck of a weekend on its way, and it’s starting right now. Start off with a trip to the Governor’s Mansion with something non-perishable for the annual Share Your Christmas Food Drive: you won’t even have to leave the warmth of your vehicle. Break a leg to Wild Horse Children’s Theater and to the Proscenium Players. Both troupes begin the run of their winter plays tonight at the Brewery Arts Center. It’s a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at Fuji Park. You’ll find a plethora of vendors, crafters, and artisans waiting to help make your holiday shopping hassle-free.

With December arriving we are counting the days until Christmas. So deck the halls, get some jingle bells and wassail away this holiday season. Here's what's happening now through Christmas around Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City areas.

Tis the season for visits with Santa, holiday twinkle lights, and craft fairs and festivals. In order to make your December planning a little easier, take a look at what is coming up in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, and Virginia City area. Go deck the halls, get some jingle bells, and wassail away.

Carson High School’s AP Spanish class was treated to a lecture Friday featuring Spanish poetry by Retired Senior Deputy Attorney General Glade Myler.

DAYTON — Eric Onesi of Bear, Delaware fired a final round 5-under 67 to finish as low qualifier at 21-under for the tournament and lead a group of 24 qualifiers who advance from Stage One Web.com Tour Qualifying at Dayton Valley Golf Club.