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Want to brush up on your public speaking skills? Toastmasters International Area 11 will host an open house this Friday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Adams Hub, 111 West Proctor Street in Carson City. RSVP by Thursday.

Cat and kitten lovers, have you ever met a Maine Coon, spied a Sphynx, consulted a Cymric or beheld a Bengal? These are some of the exotic breeds competing in an internationally sanctioned cat show in Reno, September 30 - October 1.

Both purebred and non-pedigreed cats compete – maybe YOUR kitty can be a show cat. Local rescues and animal care groups, including Options Veterinary Care, Community Cats, Cat Chalet and Feral At Heart, will be there with information and adoptable felines. A raffle, vendors, book signings with renowned author and animal advocate Peggy Rew are part of the fun.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City, and say hello to our newest pet of the week, Misty!

Ready to embark on a "Misty-cal" journey with a furry friend? Meet Misty, the vivacious 10-month-old furball who's overflowing with zest and zeal!

There’s a chill in the air, Hocus Pocus is playing on every channel, and everything has become pumpkin-flavored. You know what that means: it’s the start of spooky season!

Do you love ghost stories, horror movies, and general bumps-in-the-night? Have you ever wanted to craft the perfect spooky tale to tell around the fire, or even turn into a novel?

Then join us for Saturday Scaries: a spooky writing workshop hosted at the Carson City Library Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In it’s 26th year, the Carson Follies goes to Outer Space, a variety show featuring songs, numbers, skits, and favorites that are out of this world! “Our cast is a dedicated group of volunteers who love to perform,” stated Toni VanCleave, director, and master of ceremonies.

Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is looking for groups, families, and individuals, to participate in a volunteer clean-up of the historic Lone Mountain Cemetery.

“Peace Through Understanding.” That is the motto and the mission statement for the Rotary Youth Exchange program. RYE is a study abroad program put on by Rotary, with students admitted to the US under a J1 visa. At any given time, there are about 8000 students in the program from the US and over 100 participating countries.

Would you give an Arm or a leg to preserve history on the Haunted Comstock?

Last year, the Director of the Nevada State Museum, Dr. Josh Bonde, his wife Becky Hall, Director of the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, and their two daughters Nola Belle and Kiera were involved in an accident. All were seriously injured in the accident and Nola Belle lost her life.

Sandie La Nae, a Carson City author who writes about Nevada topics, will be selling several of her 32 volumes at the Dayton Valley Days event.

Catmandu is happy to announce an OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, September 23rd from Noon until 4 p.m. to celebrate the re-opening of the facility and show off all the improvements made over the past 3 months. The public is invited to stop by, have a cookie, and see the new and improved Catmandu.

Nine National Miss Curvy delegates from Guam, Washington State, Texas, California and Nevada, had a very busy weekend in Carson City! We were also joined by our 3 Curvy Ambassadors-Pacific, Guam, and North America.

The speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Jeff Sutich, Executive Director of the Northern Nevada Development Authority. NNDA is the state-designated Regional Development Authority for Nevada's Sierra Region: Carson City as well as Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Mineral counties.

Established in 1981, the Northern Nevada Development Authority is a nonprofit corporation that helps to grow and strengthen the region’s economic ecosystem, and facilitates business-to-business resources to support existing businesses.

This Saturday's drum circle is on the west end of Mills Park in Carson City, near the tennis courts and Aquatic Center, by the brook at Oxoby Parking Loop. Everyone is welcome, accompanied children through Seniors, with any musical experience or none.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.

In a remarkable blend of tradition and modernity, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, on the corners of Division and Telegraph Streets, has unveiled an enchanting transformation with its newly installed exterior lighting.

Long heralded as “the historic jewel of Carson City,” this aesthetic enhancement not only revitalizes the church's architectural elegance but also extends a gracious invitation to the local community and visitors alike.

At 16 years old, Reno local, Austin James Steele, applied to take his driver’s license test. When his mother, Marlies Radtke, asked him if he would register as an organ donor after he passed his test, he replied, “Well, why wouldn’t I be?”

The 7th annual Sassabration Pride event will be returning to Sassafras in Carson City this Saturday, Sept. 16 with a parade beginning at 11 a.m. and with the celebration from noon to 8 p.m.

Head down to the only pride event in Carson City this weekend with a parade, concert, vendors, food and much more.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! While it may not feel exactly like Fall is on the way, it’s surely coming, and what better way to enjoy all the fallen leaves and pumpkins and cozy blankets than with a new friend?

Say hello to Junebug! She is a 2-year-old spunky gal who is currently at our Carson City shelter.

Rachael McElhiney is a prolific musician in the region who grew up in Gardnerville, and thought she just had a run-of-the-mill illness when she first got sick in early August.

“But I was just getting worse and worse,” she said. “I didn’t realize I had a bad blood infection. Luckily, it was caught at the right time — but I ended up spending over week in the (ICU) and am still working on fully recovering.”

Douglas County “hearts” 4-H and we are excited to celebrate National 4-H Week in October! We also have 4-H Information Night on Tuesday, October 10th at 5:30 and PINGO on October 14th. Mark your calendars now to join us and to get involved. For more information, email Tara at Tansotegui@unr.edu

Neighborhood Garage Sale! Discover treasures galore: furniture, toys, clothing, antiques, and more. Saturday and Sunday only! Don't miss out. Deals for everyone. Sales start at 8:00 am!

The Douglas County Rodeo is coming to the Douglas county Fairgrounds in Gardnerville Sept. 8-9.

Over the two day event, rodeo goers will have their choice from over a dozen events including FMX Ramp-Age, bull riding, team roping, barrel racing, girls trick riders, mutton busting, and more.

Rotary Club of Carson City members will hear about new and ongoing educational opportunities at Western Nevada College (WNC) at the club’s next meeting which takes place Tuesday, September 12, at noon in the Brewery Art Center’s Grand Ballroom. WNC President Dr. Kyle Dalpe will be the featured speaker, the public is invited to attend.

Carson High School proudly celebrates the remarkable achievements of Brynn Russell, a senior whose name is synonymous with excellence and leadership. With a remarkable 4.95 GPA, Brynn's high school journey has been characterized by academic brilliance, unwavering dedication, and a commitment to service. What sets her apart is not only her academic accomplishments but also her inspiring vision for the future.

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Sept. 23.

Happy Thursday Carson City, and say hello to our newest pet of the week, Donuts!

Donuts is a 9-year-old lady at our Carson City shelter. She has been available for adoption since the beginning of August.

Jr. Senator Cheer Camp is happening this Saturday, Sept. 9 at Carson High School with openings available for aspiring young athletes.