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Happening only in Nevada, Maddie's Pet Adoption Days has a goal of emptying shelters this holiday season.

Kids can get paid to send their Halloween candy to military troops serving overseas.

Photos of an altar from the 2017 event, courtesy of the Nevada State Museum

Folk dancers will be performing this year as well for the Day of the Dead event.

The Governor's Mansion glows with daytime colors. Photo by Elaine Quilici

The early bird special maintains 2018 pricing and offers substantial savings. Cost is $225 for one basket and $400 for two.

CHS HOSA students who volunteered at the Carson City Health & Human Services Drive Through Flu Pod Oct. 6 at the DMV.

CHS Health Science II students Abby Golik and Gabby Montes for their display on a Registered Nurse.

CHS Health Science II students Brenda Monrroy and Samantha White for their display on Pediatrics.

CHS Health Science II students Gary Cortes-Solis and Edgar Rangel for their display on a Pharmacist.

CHS Health Science II students Christina Brase and Lucia Chavez for their display on a Trauma Surgeon.

CHS Math teacher Billy McHenry's daughter and Blue Angel's Pilot.

CHS Math teacher Billy McHenry continuing his relationship with Blue Angels pilot.

CHS teacher Mary Anne Weaver receiving a donated tablet from Shelly and Zach Bonkowski with their daughter Zoe sharing the gift.

CHS students from teacher Mary Anne Weaver's American Sign Language class signing 'Thank You' to the Bonkowski Agency.

CHS students receive financial education from Greater Nevada Credit Union.

CHS Art teacher Mike Malley's fundraiser Oct. 18th enables him to donate money to breast cancer research.

Athletes of the Week are Yanitzia Perez-Galvan, Bradley Maffei and Valeria Martinez.

CHS Student of the Week is Chris Bravo.

CHS Senior in the Spotlight Ella Teruya.

Photos by Brett Fisher. Adrian Morales, Kierra Bell, John Schultz and Chef Roberta Davies work in the Bleu Cafe kitchen.

John Schultz pan roasts duck breast on the stove top inside the Bleu Cafe kitchen.

Chef Roberta Davies plates the main course of Hasenpfeffer.

Chef Roberta Davies gives directions to her staff, including server Hannah Garrison (right).

Kierra Bell and Adrian Morales plate Hasenpfeffer Wednesday night.

Chef Roberta Davies breaks up parsley into sprigs Wednesday night.

Chef Roberta Davies (right) with Kierra Bell and Adrian Morales.

Chef Roberta Davies works with John Schultz at the stove to add sauce to the Hasenpfeffer.

Chef Roberta Davies and Kierra Bell plate Hasenpfeffer Wednesday night.

John Schultz and Chef Roberta Davies share a laugh Wednesday during dinner preparation.

Fresh-baked pretzel rolls.

Pretzel rolls and wine on a table at the Bleu Cafe Wednesday night.

Hasenpfeffer plated with roasted potatoes and red cabbage.

Spiced potato soup with dark rye bread croutons.

Pan-roasted duck breast salad.

Hasenpfeffer with roasted potatoes and red cabbage.

Bavarian Cream dessert.

CHS students enjoying a presentation from one of the Blue Angels.

CHS teacher Matt Morgan during the flight with the Blue Angels.

CHS teacher Matt Morgan recovering from a flight with the Blue Angels.

CHS teacher Matt Morgan before his flight with the Blue Angels.

CHS teachers Billy McHenry and Matt Morgan getting ready for their once-in-a-lifetime ride with the Blue Angels.

CHS students enjoyed a presentation by one of the Blue Angels Oct. 12 in the Big Gym.

CHS freshman Bryar Fancher and Trinity Harvey participating in Twins day for Homecoming Week.

CHS freshman Kora Ashton demonstrating what it means to be a tourist during Homecoming Week.

CHS Homecoming Queen candidates posing for a photo during the dress like a tourist week.

CHS student Hector Garcia receiving the Mark of a Man award from Nick Fontanez, owner of Cipriani's.

CHS Speech and Debate winners juniors Becca Trejo and Kieran Dazzo.

CHS Hydroflask 'Carson' stickers are available for $1 to show school spirit and support.

CHS Athletic Department's Athletes of the Week are Eric Tomita, Shea DeJoseph, and Bradley Wiggins.

CHS Student of the Week Christina Brase.

Pioneer High School's Senior in the Spotlight is Jadelynn Skenandore.

CHS art teacher Mike Malley with one of his paintings.

CHS Advanced Art senior Phebee Stuke will be the hostess at the Breast Cancer Awareness event Oct. 18 at the Trimmer Barn.

Former Carson City School District music teacher Mary Law will be performing at CHS art teacher Mike Malley's art show.

CHS Chamber Orchestra playing Oct. 4 at lunch to celebrate the Week of Respect.

CHS FCA sharing hot chocolate during the Week of Respect.

CHS FCA adviser Ty McMillen and freshman Eva Ponzoch sharing the last of the hot chocolate during the Week of Respect.

CHS Football players helping pick up scraps during the Week of Respect.

CHS freshman enjoying some hot chocolate from FCA.

Athletes of the Week for are Abigail Pradere for Varsity Girls Volleyball and Kaden Walt for Varsity Boys Soccer.

CHS Athletic Department's Athlete of the Week for Oct. 1-5 are Abigail Pradere for Varsity Girls Volleyball.

CHS Midnight Blues Jazz Ensemble sharing some of their beautiful music skills during the Week of Respect Oct. 2-5.

CHS Midnight Blues Jazz Ensemble member Slade Pronk playing alto sax and providing some entertainment at lunch time.

CHS Junior Varsity Boys on their way to play Reed High School in Reno.

CHS teachers participating in a Homecoming assembly donut eating contest with CHS Basketball coach Jordan Glover winning.

CHS teachers participating in a Homecoming assembly donut eating contest.

Homecoming Queen candidates Lauren Thompson, Nicole Hawkins, Jill Beglin, Cassia Giustra, Courtney Green, and Kyla Cox.

Homecoming King candidates Jack Dudley, Kahle Good, Austin Salgado, Peng Chen - Adan Garcia and Hunter Rauh not pictured.

CHS freshman David Mariscal winning a Dutch Bros. gift card for his participation in Banned Books Week.

CHS student Baylee Hale winning a Dutch Bros. gift card for her participation in Banned Books Week.

CHS sophomore Dante Deluca enjoying some hot chocolate provided by FCA during the Week of Respect.

CHS Student of the Week is Kassandra Medina-Torres.

CHS Senior in the Spotlight Kirsten Iverson.

The annual Think Pink breast cancer awareness campaign kickoff begins at 5 p.m. today at Red's Old 395 Grill.

CHS National Honor Society president Eleeanor Sturm addressing the new members of NHS Sept. 17.

CHS NHS guest speaker Jenny Casselman, VP of Greater Nevada Credit Union, addressing new members and their parents.

Kristen Kellogg and Kyle Jordan Senator Snack Shack.

CHS LAD teacher Robben Williams choosing to play basketball at lunch in the Small Gym.

CHS teacher Robben Williams choosing to play basketball at lunch in the Small Gym.

CHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes participating in the International See You at the Pole event.

CHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes participating in the International See You at the Pole event.

CHS Fellowship of Christian Athletes participating in the International See You at the Pole event Sept. 26.

CHS Future Farmers of America Cow Plop fundraiser coming up soon.

CHS Student of the Week Neven McIlwee.

CHS Senior in the Spotlight Gillian Mandel.

Individuals wearing a Carson Tahoe Think Pink T-shirt, the current one or from any year, will receive free appetizers.

Photo by the Eagle Valley Disc Golf Association

Photo by the Eagle Valley Disc Golf Association

Gregg Swift of the Eagle Valley Disc Golf Association stands in one of the nearly finished holes at the new course.

The new parking lot at the disc golf course. Photo by the Eagle Valley Disc Golf Association

Ron Bankofier, Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada board member, with guests at the Summer Soiree held Aug. 26.

Blend Catering preparing whole ocean trout for guests at the Summer Soiree held Aug. 26.

Volunteers take on Commons Beach in Tahoe City on Labor Day collecting 224 pounds of litter.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong discusses proactive effort to address gangs and graffiti.