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Will community gardens supplant the clubhouse? Will fairway views fade into farmscapes, and the fast-rolling greens of the golf course become rows of kale, cabbage and spinach?

Carson City Sheriff’s Office detectives have determined that the Sunday afternoon report of a shooting in Carson City at the I-580 and College Parkway exit was falsely reported by the victim, Sheriff Ken Furlong said.

The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "The Wind Calls", at the Community Development Building [the Brick], 108 E. Proctor Street in Carson City.

Nine University of Nevada, Reno students have work in the art exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Friday, Sept. 7 from 5–7 p.m. The free exhibition is available to the public through Oct. 9, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.

"The Wind Calls" includes work by Mahedi Anjuman, Nicki Bracco, Mark Combs, Teal Francis, Hannah Huntley, Gwaylon Leaf, Frances Melhop, Ally Messer, and Carla Miller.

Let’s get August off to a good start. The first Saturday of the month always plays host to the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, but with the Jazz and Beyond Musical Festival in full swing, you’ll have even more reasons to meander around downtown. The afternoon ice cream social at the historic Foreman-Roberts House is a perfect family-friendly treat before heading to the Brewery Arts Center for tonight’s free concert. Keep reading, you’ll find a little bit of something for everyone in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City areas.

CARSON CITY — Beneath the canopy of quaking aspen groves in the high desert of Nevada can be found an outdoor art gallery and a glimpse of Basque history in the American West.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of August. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

During the month of August, join a Carson City park ranger to learn about a variety of nature topics related to the outdoors in the area.

All events will be at 10 a.m. at Silver Saddle Ranch, 2648 Carson River Road.

Park Ranger Speaks topics feature:

You are invited to become a Junior Naturalist! Children of all ages are welcome to join a Park Ranger at Silver Saddle Ranch to learn about local ecology, wildlife, and hiking safety! Please bring water and wear sturdy shoes for activities and a short hike. See the flier above for details.

CARSON CITY — TravelNevada debuts five summer experiences in five Nevada territories, encouraging travelers to follow ancient Basque pilgrimages, traverse ghosts towns, explore alpine lakes and rock formations, practice mindfulness and view meteor showers from one of the last remaining dark skies.

Mother Nature brought the heat Saturday to open the annual High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook Off held at Glen Eagles Restaurant in Carson City.

But chili flavors stole the show, which raises money to send veterans back East to Washington, D.C., on an all-expenses-paid trip that also pays tribute to their military service.

MINDEN — In May 2018 Douglas County Sheriff’s Office received a report of an armed individual who was near Painted Rock in the Johnson Lane area at around 9:30 p.m.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — New to nature? Curious about camping? Join our park staff for an overnight adventure at Fort Churchill State Historic Park that will have families learning the basics about camping while enjoying the outdoors in a safe and fun environment.

CARSON CITY — Signups are underway for the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension's new 4-H club for children ages 9-12. Kids who enroll will be able to be involved in the science of gardening and will learn what it takes to grow their own tomatoes and more.

Parents and their children ages 8-12 are invited to a fun class combining science and crafts on Tuesday, July 10 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. with instructor Jim Barcellos of University Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE).

A perfect summer night awaited fans for Clint Black on Friday night at Carson Valley Inn’s outdoor venue, where Mother Nature was smiling, too: Not too hot and not too cold. A sold-out crowd packed TJ’s Corral. People came out dressed up in comfortable duds, with no shortage of cowboy boots and hats

Black is an old-school country music singer-songwriter. He plays multiple instruments and his career has been stirring fans since the late 1980s. He loves to produce, as well, and he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 1991.

With one click, the unique natural environment of Lake Tahoe is now available to visitors and locals through TakeCareTahoe.org, a collaboration of more than 20 eco-minded organizations in the region.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. — Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of July. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors voted Thursday to approve a request for proposals in the formation of a new franchise agreement for solid waste and recyclable materials disposal.

Angela Bullentini Wolf has a long family history in the Carson City area. Her ancestors settled here about 150 years ago way back in the days of Abraham Curry.

They were ranchers and business owners then.

As part of the Wild Tahoe Weekend, the Tahoe Institute for Natural Science (TINS) in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will host the eighth annual Lake Tahoe Bird Festival on Sunday, June 24.

Jack's Bar, an iconic building that has been at the corner of Fifth and Carson streets since 1899, has new ownership and a new lease on life.

Senior pranks are a common tradition throughout high schools around the country, and CHS is no exception. This year, CHS Seniors definitely kept the tradition going as could be seen by everyone May 31 and again June 1.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City as we celebrate the creative nature of Natasha Munson. Natasha is one of the more prolific artists, she creates pottery, mixed medium, hand painted furniture, acrylics on canvas, and so much more. she is collected by many in the area and around the world.

Each piece is a signed original. Drop by and meet Natasha and see what she has been creating. enjoy some light refreshments and beverages during the reception.

The Nevada Department of Wildlife's annual Free Fishing Day is this Saturday, June 9. Anglers may fish in any public water throughout the Silver State without a fishing license. All limits and other regulations apply.

From art and exercise classes, nature walks to gallery showings, fundraisers and afternoon happy hours that extend from one end of Carson Street to the other, Carson City showers itself this Tuesday with an action-packed all-ages calendar of arts, fitness and entertainment. Here's what's happening around town on this June 5, 2018:

It’s National Trails Day, so community partnerships and over 30 volunteers teamed up with shovels in hand to finish work on the Foothill Trail behind the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center in Carson City.

More than 15 Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) with the First Juvenile District Court in Carson City were sworn in Wednesday during a public ceremony held at the Carson City Courthouse.

CARSON CITY — With the passage of the National Trails System Act on June 2, 1968, America received an incredible gift: The creation and protection of extraordinary trails to discover, explore, and connect with nature. With approximately 2,485 miles of national trails throughout the Silver State, the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is excited to “wear our hearts on our backpacks” as we join the country in celebrating five decades of the National Trails System.

CARSON CITY — In Matthew Couper’s exhibition, “From Dust to Water,” the Las Vegas-based artist uses the language of symbols – skeletons and cacti, blenders and playing cards – to combine pictorial elements in witty and incisive visual narratives.

Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours will perform at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center this Friday, May 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. McClain brings his unique blend of music and “humor with heart” to the stage, combining original songs with a hilarious slide show featuring life observations, social commentary and imaginary sponsors from his home town trailer park of Pine View Heights.