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Carson City’s Computer Corps Technology Learning Center is hosting opportunity workshops this summer for volunteers at their location, 4630 US Highway 50 E.

CARSON CITY — Carson High School’s Advanced Creative Writing Class published their 2023 issue of the Student Literary Magazine, Bolt of Blue. This year's student-chosen theme for Bolt of Blue is "Growing up," a universal experience that touches us all in different ways.

The Nevada Department of Education is pleased to announce that Christy McGill, Director of the Office of Safe and Respectful Learning Environments, has been honored with the Change Maker Award from the National Alliance on Mental Health Western Nevada.

Lakeview property owners and Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space teamed up on Saturday, May 6 for a volunteer clean-up day at the Lakeview entrance on Hobart and old Highway 395.

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, is preparing for their annual distribution of Farmers Market coupons for Carson City low-income seniors. Coupons will be available at no cost for those who qualify on June 9th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, in the Front Lobby facing William St.

A tradition since 1988, Carson High Safe Grad was started by the community following a series of alcohol-related graduation night incidents and deaths. Safe Grad is an all-night graduation party held at the Carson City Community Center celebrating students completing their education while also preventing the use of alcohol and drugs, including drunk driving.

Once inside the Community Center, graduates enjoy free, fun and safe entertainment, music, and food. The next morning, there is an optional (fee based) round trip to California Six Flags Discovery Kingdom.

Drivers are advised to plan for additional travel time as northbound Interstate 580 is reduced to two lanes in central Reno for two weeks as part of a continuing Nevada Department of Transportation project to resurface the interstate and improve bridges.

Morning walk Tuesday with the flood waters receding at Empire Ranch golf course in Carson City.

Buckle up for an unforgettable night of entertainment at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City with the sought-after country rock burlesque show, “Most Wanted!”

This Las Vegas-style residency (presented on the Nashville Social Club's “Swan Music Hall” from June to October 2023) will enliven the stage, one night a month, with a modern, tasteful burlesque show featuring exciting choreography, beautiful costumes, specialty acts, comedy, and great country music with a rock ‘n’ roll twist.

A 52-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor false imprisonment, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Rebecca” (1940) on Tuesday, June 6 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Have you ever wanted to learn the old art of Blacksmithing? Early smiths made wagon parts, handmade tools, shaped ornamental pieces, horseshoes, hinges and just about anything to having to do with working metal into a desired shape or purpose.

Join the Carson City Park Rangers for a moonlit celebratory hike underneath the Strawberry Moon in honor of National Trails Day. We will be adventuring up to the Boy Scout Overlook on Prison Hill from the 5th St. Trailhead and learning about the cultural history of Prison Hill.

After a nine month investigation an arrest was made Tuesday in the August 2022 killing of a Yerington man, the Lyon County Sheriff's Office reports.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division is asking the public for information regarding a single vehicle crash Tuesday morning in which the driver apparently left the scene and also left a dog behind.

Join Muscle Powered and Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space for National Trails Day on June 3rd 2023. We will work on brushing the Waterfall Trail and North Kings Loop and fixing sections of trail that have been damaged by this past winter.

Brushing and trail repair use tools such as loppers, McLeods, hand saws and rakes to remove encroaching brush and to work trail surfaces.

While we in Carson City are awaiting the beginning of our farmers market season, which this year will take place June through September at Mills Park, the farmers markets in Minden and Gardnerville have already begun.

The Minden Farmers Market takes place in downtown Minden every Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. along Esmerelda Ave., which is closed for the event.

As an extra feature of the Saturday, June 3 downtown wine walk, the Carson City Chamber is sponsoring a free performance by the always popular United States Air Force Mobility Band, the high-energy pop and rock band of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West stationed at Travis Air Force Base, Calif.

On Monday night, Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to flooding, mudslides, and other issues resulting from seasonal water runoff across northern Nevada.

The annual First Presbyterian Church Carson City garage sale will be held at North Division and West Musser streets. Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Featured Artist shows by Rob Jennings-Teats and Ken Clarke are on display along with the NAA "Just the Right Size" Show presented now through June 16 @ the Gallery. Rob's paintings largely follow religious and spiritual themes and daily life from Southeast Asia and incorporate traditional styles from that region. Ken's paintings include many Nevada and desert landscapes as well animals and pets.

Just in time for the summer season when parents and kids alike are looking for new activities, USA BMX is holding a free registration event in Carson City on Sunday, June 4.

The event is for those who may be interested in BMX racing, allowing them a sneak peek into what members can expect at their local track, from multiple weekly practices to local, regional and national racing opportunities that are open to all USA BMX members — regardless of age or skill level.

Carson Now reader Jayson Hadwick captured some interesting images on his camera Sunday. These are actually a swarm of mosquitoes, not helicopters, flying around him while in Washoe Valley.

Thunderstorm chances remain high across the Sierra and Western Nevada today, Memorial Day, prompting the National Weather Service to extend its Flood Watch for much of the region through Tuesday night.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Dick Tracy” (1990) on Thursday, June 15 at the Brewery Arts Center.

Samuel Osheroff, artistically inspired by the chaos and beauty of the manufactured world, brings a variety of media together to express his ideas in his paintings.

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Plastic Musings", presents Samuel Osheroff’s mixed media compositions at the Carson City Courthouse Gallery from June 1 to Sept. 28, 2023. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Wednesday, June 7, 5:00 - 6:30pm with the artist introduction at 5:30pm.

Where is the money to maintain the critical infrastructure?

Carson City already has an annual deficit of $21M for road maintenance. Deferred maintenance is the rule and not the exception and repair costs only go up over time if maintenance is not done timely.

With the purpose of raising money for families who have a cancer diagnosis of a loved one and a desire to spend time with that person to make memories, the family of Crystal Evenson-Briscoe will hold a "Crystal's Crusade" fundraiser this Saturday, June 3 in Carson City.

On May 26th, Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 joined other veterans organizations and Scouts to place flags on the graves of veterans of all services at Lone Mountain Cemetery.

As people continue to turn to the outdoors as a vacation destination, Nevada State Parks has found the need to keep up with the increased demand. They have been developing an online tool to make it easier for people to explore Nevada while ensuring responsible, sustainable management of the Silver State’s natural resources.

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