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CARSON CITY — GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit that helps local businesses implement sustainable best practices, announced a Green Dining District event emphasizing Plastic Free July. Plastic Free July is a global movement that gathers millions of people to help reduce the use of harmful single-use plastics in everyday life.

Build2Win is sponsoring a dialogue with Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette on growth management. Growth Management Committee was initiated in 1978 in response to growth that was pressuring the City’s ability to provide critical services and infrastructure. This Committee regulates residential growth by limiting the number of building permits for residential units each year in Carson City.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! It’s a perfect day to meet Atlas, the newest Pet of the Week.

Atlas is one of the best dogs at the Carson Shelter. At almost 4, he is a gentle treat taker who is food motivated and loves people. He’s hiked many trails in the Northern Nevada wilderness and is so fearless!

Dayton Urgent Care is having its annual student backpack and school supply drive. This year organizers are also collecting hygiene items as well and have announced donations can also be taken to Carson Urgent Care in Carson City.

The second annual Holiday with a Hero Golf Tournament was a success, raising approximately $17,000 to support scholarships for local students. The event, held on Saturday, June 18, at Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City, saw 20 teams with 78 golfers coming together for a worthy cause.

Please visit the Facebook page for more information and the links to sign up for corn hole and the home run derby.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8071, Serving Virginia City and Dayton is hosting a golf tournament to support our Veteran and Community Services Building project.

Tournament will be held on Saturday, September 2nd at the Dayton Valley Golf Club. Start time is 8:00 AM.

Michael Reitman passed after a battle with cancer October of 2022 and in lieu of a Celebration of Life, requested this wonderful event be thrown for his children. The First Annual Mike Reitman Fundraiser will be held this Saturday, July 15th at Lampe Park.

Please sign up your teams and come enjoy food, rinks, and DJ Rickay Rick! We will also be raffling or silent auctioning items:

2-Glove Relace
Gift baskets Summer fun theme
New bat
New bat bag
4 $25 gift cards
Corn Hole bags
Booze Basket #1
Gift basket
$100 in gift cards
2 hiarcuts from Les Redick and Gil
2 gift baskets

GARDNERVILLE, Nev. — JuliAnn Stitick, founder of Cast Iron Babe and Cast Iron Kiddos, says she is devoted to building cast iron-strong families through cooking and life skills activity kits and classes. She begins with a cast iron cooking class for kids ages 5-10 on Thursday, July 13, from 12:30 – 2 p.m. at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet, 1251 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville. To register, call JuliAnn Stitick at (775) 400-1086.

Dear Parents: We want to invite your kids to join us for an exciting program! Please mark these dates on your calendar so your children won't miss our Jasper Canyon Vacation Bible School.

The Carson City Republican Party will hold our annual Freedom Fest Barbeque on July 20, 5:30 PM. Our event will be held on the beautiful grounds of Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

Carson City Health and Human Services is hosting a Volunteer Fair July 14, 11 am- 2 pm at Mills Park Pavilion. If you are looking to make a difference in our community, come explore volunteer opportunities, meet great people, and find a meaningful way to spend your extra time.

Anna Harris was the first woman in the County of Douglas who was granted a Sole Proprietorship License. A Chautauquan since the age of 13, Debilynn Smith, who portrays Anna Harris, is a "Living Historian" and also makes her own period correct attire for the several characters she depicts.

Carson City Symphony Association’s “Strings in the Summer,” a program for string-instrument players of all ages and experience levels, will begin on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, An International Women's Connection Company celebrates their members by showcasing their local businesses.

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, An International Women's Connection Company celebrates their members by showcasing their local businesses.

Employee-owned SCHEELS is proud to announce that it will partner with The Food Bank of Northern Nevada to promote the “Summer of Service” volunteer program that runs from July 15 - August 15, 2023. All participating volunteers are eligible to win a $500 SCHEELS gift card.

Build2Win is sponsoring a discussion with a focus group to identify areas of interest to the residents of Carson City.

Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting Coffee with Lisa on July 12th, 7 am at The Cracker Box.
All are welcome to discuss topics and ideas of interest.

Please join us for an Art Show and Auction to raise money for C.I.R.C.L.E.S Initiative on August 6th, 1-4pm, at Adams Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City.

After Tahoe’s celebrated July 4th festivities, our beaches can become covered with trash, endangering wildlife and the Lake’s clarity.

Independence Day is Tuesday, so if you’re looking for some fun celebrations in Northern Nevada, look no more. Here's several options for family and friends to celebrate the Fourth of July.

This year’s Capital City Brewfest was one for the record books. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Carson City, the Brewfest raises money for the club’s community projects and youth programs.

Making Connections: Capitol FFA Thrives at Summer Leadership Camp, Connecting with FFA Chapters Statewide

Happy Thursday, Carson City! Let's take a look at the schedule this weekend to see what we have in store.

Good morning Carson City!

Have you met Wu? She has been in the Carson Shelter since early March and is ready to find her home. Wu was surrendered due to financial hardship from her previous owners, so she is in the shelter due to no fault of her own.

The 34th Annual Dayton Valley Days will be held on September 16-17, 2023 and at Wednesday's (6/21/23) Room Tax Board meeting in Yerington, the Board awarded the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce $7,725 for advertising and promotional funds for the event.

Find new treasures and hand-made items at the pop-up summer Flea Market & Craft Faire Saturday July 8t from 9am-2pm, located at MidTown Marketplace in Carson City.

AmeriCorps is a national program that connects individuals and organizations to help communities tackle challenges. Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is currently recruiting for part time and full time AmeriCorps members to work up to 12-month service terms teaching financial literacy to children, teens and adults.

Catmandu will be closed from June 19 to July 27, 2023 for a facility makeover. Almost a decade of helping cats has finally caught up with us. The facility is desperately in need of maintenance, repairs and some necessary improvements. We just can’t put them off any longer.