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Happy Thursday, Carson City! Are you excited for the cool Memorial Day Weekend?

As the holiday weekend roles around the corner, let’s gear up for what’s to come in Carson City and beyond.

The Carson City School District took time at the May 23 school board meeting to recognize Brynlee Peters, a fifth grader at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City, for her artwork and entry, which was selected out of hundreds of students statewide for the 2023 Free Fishing Day Poster contest offered by the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW).

Join Carson Tahoe, and local surgeons, along with PBS, Boys & Girls Club, and local Lego Robotics teams for a night of family fun at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center located at 1600 Medical Pkwy in Carson City.

Take the opportunity to test drive the Da Vinci surgical robot yourself and experience the thrill of modern surgical technology.

If you’re looking for a sweet, fabulous feline, look no further than Pippa. This eight year old sweetheart has been in our shelter since early March. It’s about time she gets a happy and loving home!

Pippa loves to brushed and pampered. It’s how she keeps all of that beautiful tortie fur looking its best! Pippa is a big fan of treats and chasing ping pong balls. The best part of her day is when she gets to watch the world through the window.

With so many distractions these days, it is hard to slow down and take in all the wonders that surround us. This month’s Senior spotlight from Pioneer Academy, Tierney Frost, is hoping to one day make a career of capturing the world’s wonders on canvas or paper. Her love and passion for art has helped push her through some of the difficult times throughout her school career.

The results are in for the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. The generosity of the Carson City community resulted in almost 27,000 pounds of food collected in one day.

Thank you to everyone who donated, the letter carriers who picked up the food and volunteers from Advocates to End Domestic Violence, FISH and the Ron Wood Family Center who helped to unload the donations from the mail trucks.

The Jack C. Davis Observatory on the Western Nevada College Campus is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will hear about the Observatory’s role at the college and in the community at the club’s next meeting. Observatory Director and Professor Dr. Tom Herring will share the history as well as his thoughts on the future of the facility.

Today. Saturday, May 20, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office is hosting its annual Cops and Kids Open House event. The event is free for all and takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

The 3rd Annual Educational Kids Fair at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City, NV is a great day at the Museum for the whole family!

On Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day, the VFW Post #8071 (Virginia City/Dayton/Silver Springs members) will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day Service at the Dayton Cemetery, Cemetery Road, Dayton at 9:00 a.m.

This event is to honor those veterans that have given the ultimate sacrifice and are now departed.

What to do when a service dog is not a service dog and owner insists on bringing dog in the business? What rights do service dogs in training have in the state of Nevada? What about employee allergies or fear of dogs? How should we interact with service dog teams, and what are the differences between services dogs, therapy dogs and emotional support animals?

All of these questions and more will be answered when you join two professional service dog trainers, Kendall and Chandler Brown, as they discuss laws and regulations pertinent to service dogs, and how best to support your staff and our community when interacting with service dog teams.

The Lone Mountain Cemetery is getting greener with help from two local Rotary Clubs.

The Rotary Club of Carson City and the Cap City Passport Rotary Club teamed up with the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department on a beautification project at the cemetery.

A big Catmandu yard sale is happening this Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20 starting at 8 a.m. at 3831 Southpointe Dr in south Carson City off Silver Sage. The event is not at Catmandu but all proceeds benefit the kitties and Catmandu.

Carson City's Thursday Nite Cruisers are back for another season of car appreciation, warm weather, and summer vibes.

Each Thursday, join the cruisers throughout Carson City from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. for an evening of fun, which includes raffle drawings, a 50/50 at each show, as well as a Best of Show award selected by each hosting business.

Happy Wednesday Carson City, and easy hello to Oso!

Oso is a small dog with a big heart and lots of love to give still. He is 10 years old and is blind and deaf, with moderate dental disease. He’s afraid of strangers and other dogs at first, but once he feels safe, he really comes out of his shell. Oso loves it when people sit with him as he eats and loves plushy toys.

He has been in the shelter since late April and loves to play with other dogs his size.

Comstock Paranormal Summit: Nothing like this has ever been presented in Virginia City.

Hosted by Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters, and Thin Veil Investigators, for the Comstock Foundation, the Summit is a “Meeting Of The Minds,” where it will be learned how Spirit Investigative teams can work together for the good of the paranormal cause.

Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church will host a Family Movie Night as a fun and a family friendly event Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., movie starting at 6:30, location 3680 U.S. Highway 395, Carson City, Nevada.

New Beginning Square Dance Lessons start tonight at the Elk’s Lodge in Carson City. Couples, singles, and kids (age 10+) are welcome. Open enrollment for three weeks.

ComputerCorps is looking for volunteers to help with their “Every Home ‘A’ Classroom” program and is offering an Opportunity workshop for volunteers:

Thank you to those who have joined Supervisor Lisa Schuette for coffee to share ideas and ask questions. Due to a scheduling conflict there won't be a May gathering; the next Coffee with Lisa will be June 14. Everyone is invited to meet at The Cracker Box on June 14 at 7 am. Feel free to email Lisa at lschuette@carson.org with ideas or concerns.

Come and join in a Book Signing for our newly published volume: “Mackay Mansion Gould & Curry Mining Office.”

What better setting for the Book Signing than at the historic and famous Mackay Mansion in the extraordinary mining town of Virginia City, Nev.

Free to the public this three-day show includes something for everyone. Includes home improvement vendors, spas, RVs, ATVs, food trucks and many other local businesses and crafters.

At Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo on June 2, visitors will be treated to a variety of hands-on activities, wine tasting, demonstrations and giveaways. The event is hosted by the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources including its Experiment Station and Extension units.

Join Miss Carson City May 21 for a Park Cleanup at Fuji Park.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle your old grocery bags into trash bags at the Fuji Park cleanup! However, bags will also be provided at the cleanup along with gloves.

The Active 20-30 Carson City Club is hosting a Capital Crawl Beach Party today, Saturday May 13, at 4 p.m.

Participating bars and restaurants are offering food and drink specials for crawlers, and tickets for the event are $20.

Find new treasures and hand-made items at MidTown Marketplace's Summer Pop-up Flea Market & Craft Faire happening on Saturday June 10th from 9am-2pm.

Audrey has transformed since we last told you about her. With a lot of tender loving care from her foster Mom and volunteers at Catmandu, Audrey has become a new kitty. This 4 ½ year old beauty loves to snuggle and spoon with her person. She is sweet, loving and mellow; a perfect companion.

Happy Friday, Carson City, and wish a happy weekend to our smart as a whip Pet of the Week, Nala.

Community Roots and Shoots in Dayton will have extended shopping hours for Mother’s Day weekend. In addition to many options for Mother’s Day gifts in their garden center and gift shop, they’re also hosting an outdoor rummage sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9 am-5:30pm, with all proceeds going to Healthy Communities Coalition’s food pantries.

Bridgewood Toys presents the art of toy making! Learn how to make playable and customized "Love Letter" toys! Class fee is $45 and includes instruction, all materials, and toys to take home with you at the end of the class. Preregistration is required, call 775-461-0050 or stop into MidTown Marketplace at 104 Corbett St, in Carson City to reserve your seat for this fun and memory making workshop.