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Today has a lot going for it. Food Truck Friday is the theme of the new United Federal Credit Union’s Grand Opening week: you can find them across the street from Mill’s Park on Williams St. Earth Day weekend kicks off at Western Nevada College with a Gem and Mineral Sale during the day, followed by a presentation by World Renowned Scientist: Dr. Charles Goldman in Marlette Hall at 7 p.m. Break a leg to the cast of ‘Harvey.’ The Procenium Players open their two weekend run at the Brewery Arts Center’s Black Box Theater tonight.

FRIDAY:

The Nevada Rural Housing Authority was recognized last Thursday by the National Association of Local Housing Finance Agencies during its 2016 Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas.

NRHA received excellence awards in two categories: the Single-Family Excellence category in recognition of the Home at Last Program, and the Multifamily Excellence category in recognition of the Winnemucca Senior Campus project.

Thank goodness we are only two months from the first day of summer; spring is such an unpredictable season. Blustery today, rainy tomorrow, the threat of some snow in a few days. Take advantage of a nice day whenever it appears. Bike night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar is one way to do that.

The San Francisco Giants have come to Carson City. A new youth community baseball program with the backing of a Major League Baseball club opened for sign-ups earlier this month in the Nevada state capital.

The Junior Giants community league, run by the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, is sponsored by the San Francisco Giants Community Fund, a charitable outreach of the professional sports franchise.

Picture this. A group of male prisoners (big, burly guys) and a group of tiny, tabby kittens (weighing about three ounces), meeting each other for the first time at the Warm Springs Correctional Center. It’s early evening, the sun is setting and everyone is settling in for the night. It’s calm and quiet.

Suddenly the men are alert, turning all warm and fuzzy, cooing and using baby talk — they are melting at the sight of newborn kittens. Don’t judge, you would react this way too.

Have you ever wanted to be a roller derby girl? If so, check out the Carson Victory Rollers off skate workshop that begins tonight. Living the Good Life is the place to be for some fun jazz with Rocky and Judith. Sassafras is known for serving up something different, and tonight a free show with Difficult Children and Taste Buds is what's on the menu. Check out today's event list and see all that Carson City has to offer today.

WEDNESDAY:

• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. This year, the theme acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, which helps to stabilize neighborhoods and downtowns, contributes to public education, attracts investment, creates jobs, generates tax revenues, supports small business and affordable housing, and powers Nevada’s heritage tourism industry.

Today may be the perfect day for a hike to the Kings Canyon Waterfall: join the Parks and Rec. Easy Walk at 9 a.m. to join in. If you’re looking for something indoors, the Spring has Sprung Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center is overflowing with color. The Clearcreek Bowman have started up their Archery Shoots for the season: free for kids 17 and under, and only $5 for those older. Dance the night away with Country Line Dance Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes.

TUESDAY:

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H presents Capital City Farm Days this Thursday and Friday at Fuji Park in Carson City,

Thirty presenters, including representatives from the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the Bureau of Land Management, the Nevada State Museum, and other local and state agriculture and natural resources organizations, will teach preschool and elementary-age youth about Nevada agriculture, where food and fiber come from, and environmental issues related to agriculture.

This week's It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Laura Main of Wired Wednesday Digital Artists. The two discuss the upcoming 2016 City Wide Short Film Competition, an annual event for budding Carson City area filmmakers.

The 2016 City Wide Short Film competition kicks off on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at noon. Up-and-coming filmmakers are urged to enter and make a movie in over the course of one week. See the video below.

Carson City CrossFit is celebrating its 5th year as a CrossFit affiliate today, Monday, April 18. Carson City CrossFit opened its doors in 2011, becoming the first CrossFit affiliate in Carson City.

The weekend has rushed by again, but Carson City still offers plenty o’ fun. The new United Federal Credit Union is offering up free Dunkin Donuts this morning as part of their weeklong Grand Opening Celebration. Take a walk with the furry friends at the Littlest Things: ponies and pooches need exercise, too. Carson Cigar Company is the place for laughs: Heads Up is today’s choice for their new game night. Join J and M Productions at the Firkin and Fox. These boys will be bringing over 60,000 songs to choose from for all your karaoke desires.

Call Eric Flores an opportunist. The Western Nevada College freshman first baseman has made the most of his part-time role with the Wildcats the spring.

On Saturday afternoon, Flores took advantage of a starting role, blasting a first-inning grand slam as WNC won the opening game of a Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball doubleheader against Salt Lake, 10-1, at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.

The final event of the Senior Project happens April 18 and Carson High School reserves the entire school day to these momentous, rigorous, relevant, and result driven speeches. The excitement at CHS is intense as these seniors dress for the occasion, dawning everything from professional business attire to scrubs depending on the nature of their projects. Though college and career are just around the corner, a feeling of anticipation, excitement, and soon-to-be graduation flows through the air at CHS.

The season’s first adult coed softball league play launched Friday night at Centennial Park in Carson City, with signups up considerably over the past couple of years.

According to Carson City Parks and Recreation Recreation Sports Program Supervisor Scott Chapman, 32 coed teams are on tap to play this year, up from 30 last year and 28 the previous year.

After that cold snap earlier this week, it’s time to go enjoy the sunshine. Spend the afternoon cheering on the WNC Wildcats as they take on Salt Lake Community College. You’ll find the softball double-header at Livermore Sports Complex off Edmonds; baseball is played at the Harvey Field at Western Nevada College. Take a look at the weekend summary for all the fun stuff this valley has to offer.

SATURDAY:

Carson City has been selected by the Nevada Recreation and Parks Society to receive the Elmer H. Anderson Park Excellence Project of the Year for the Carson City MAC project. This award recognizes excellence in park planning, design, construction, and environmental best practices throughout the State of Nevada.

This week's It's Your City celebrates National Public Health Month. Host Cortney Bloomer talks with Taylor Radtke, public information officer for Carson City Health and Human Services.

Carson City Health and Human Services, Carson Tahoe Health and Partnership Carson City will host a public health town hall meeting April 28 as part of Public Health Month.

MEFIYI and Carson Senator Basketball recently provided, 3rd-8th grade student-athletes, an opportunity to receive basketball instruction during spring break.

It is finally Friday. Leave the workweek behind and go have some fun. The Carson Nugget is a one-stop shop for a good time: food, drinks, comedy, and then a late night DJ all under one roof. Check out local favorites, the Whitehats, performing at Westside Pour House. Don’t miss West Coast Swing night at Yaple’s Ballroom. Karaoke lovers can choose between Carson Lanes and Whiskey Tavern.

FRIDAY:

• Free Swim Day for all students with valid Student ID at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; April special offer includes outdoor pool only)

RSVP organizers for July 4 activities in Carson City would like to continue the tradition and host a fireworks display for the 24th year but it needs the help of the community and donations in order to do so.

Carson City’s Juvenile Probation department graduated a dozen local youth, ages 12 to 18 serving probation sentences of varying lengths, from the Entrepreneur Mentorship Program this week.

Looking for a change of pace? Join Muscle Powered as they take a hike up Deadman’s Creek in Washoe Valley. Feeling spicy? The weekend is almost here, so step out of your normal routine and try salsa lessons at El Charro Avita. Red’s Old 395 has an incredible happy hour with half off draft beers today and a yummy menu. Rack ‘em up at Remedy’s free pool night. Limited Time Only plays tonight at Living the Good Life, but one look at the band and you’ll recognize most the guys from Notch 8.

THURSDAY:

Three busloads of Carson City students arrived at Ambrose Carson River Natural Area Wednesday to study the Carson River watershed. Seventy-four high school biology students, trained by River Wranglers and Carson City Weed Coalition, met more than 90 fourth grade students and set about teaching and learning.

Dick Campagni, a long-time donor to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada, has extended the deadline for the company’s dollar to dollar match up to $10,000 in the Campagni Toyota and Scion Community Challenge to April 30. The program was originally expected to end on April 1.

“We feel it’s important to give back to our community, particularly our youth,” Campagni said. “We believe in helping kids, and the Boys & Girls Club is a great organization to partner with to keep our kids safe.”

Those who travel east on Highway 50 will see a new sign proclaiming all who see it to be #CarsonProud thanks to Rogers Media of Davis, Calif.

Matt Rogers, Rogers Media owner, offered the Carson City Chamber of Commerce the use of the sign to present whatever message it wished.

What to do on a Wednesday? Sing your heart out with J and M Productions at Crossroads Lounge’s karaoke night. Listen to a presentation from Zeb Hogan, star of National Geographic’s Monster Fish. He’s this month’s Sierra Nevada Forum speaker at the Brewery Arts Center. Buffalo Wild Wings is hosting a fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club today; a delicious fundraiser, at that. Let the jazz take you away at Living the Good Life or at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

WEDNESDAY:

The Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved two major contracts including hiring a new pharmacy benefits manager for the State of Nevada Public Employee Benefits Program.The five-year contract with Exp ...

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International experts will join with local seismologists in a public forum this month to inform the region on the dangers and probabilities of devastating earthquakes, and how to recover economically as a region.

Contrary to the general public perception, the California-Nevada border region is at risk for large, magnitude 7-plus earthquakes striking the greater Reno-Tahoe region. In a magnitude 6 earthquake, according to FEMA estimates, the region could suffer billions of dollars in damage: $1.9 billion in the Reno/Sparks area and $590 million in the Stateline area.