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This second annual Friends of Brooks Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 5 at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City to honor Brooks Brolsma; his parents Allison and Owen Brolsma started the ‘Friends of Brooks Foundation’ in recognition of the need local families have when a loved one requires extensive medical treatment outside our immediate area. They appreciate the love and support shown them by friends, family, and local businesses, and have been raising money for Northern Nevadan families since.

Mr. Wayne Scarpaci, author of “Battleship Nevada, the Extraordinary Ship of Firsts” will be at The Browsers Corner Book Store on Thursday, October 16th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. He will sell and autograph his book. Mr. Scarpaci is also an artist and has painted many of the ships he has studied and written about. Some of his battleship paintings will be on display. Light refreshments will be served. The Browsers Corner is located at 711 East Washington Street in Carson City (across from the library).

The Sierra Nevada Chapter of ARMA International in partnership with Iron Mountain and Office Depot will host a free paper shredding event in the Office Depot parking located on the northeast corner of Fairview Drive and South Carson Street, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Everyone from the greater Carson City area and beyond is welcome to participate.

Sunday was the annual Fall Fest at Fuji Park in Carson City hosted by St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Community Church in Carson City. Though the skies had smoke and even a few rain drops, the spirit was alive with plenty of food, games, booths, crafts and music entertainment.

Watch Carson TV News Monday at 4:30 p.m., again at 7:30 p.m. and throughout the week on Charter Cable Channel 193 to catch the video highlights of this festive Carson City gathering plus other events. The program is hosted by Cortney Bloomer.

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Christian of various denominations, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish and Baha’i leaders gathered Wednesday at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City and prayed for the welfare of Nevada on its 150th anniversary as a state.

Organized by religious statesman Rajan Zed and Nevada 150 this “Nevada 150 Signature Event” was presided over by Nevada Lieutenant Gov. Brian K. Krolicki.

Carson Animal Services Initiative volunteers have some fun activities scheduled for dogs and dog lovers during the month of September, starting off with the 5K9 run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 20. The event will take place at the River View Park at the end of east Fifth Street. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. Start time is at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $25 for the first person, additional family members are $15. Please note that dogs must be leashed at all times.

Northern Nevada HOPES is hosting a Street Store clothing drive from now through Oct. 5 and will be handing out clothes to the homeless and low-income population at HOPES on Oct. 6 from 10am to 2pm at 467 Ralston Street in Reno.

The Street Store is a “free pop-up clothing store” event hosted by organizations across the globe which allow patrons to choose outfits and take them home for free.

St. Teresa of Avila's annual Fall Festival will be held Sunday, Sep 21, 11:30 a.m. at Fuji Park. The festival begins with a Mass in the park followed by fun, food and games.

Follow Carson TV News at www.facebook.com/carsontvnews for updates, information and to learn more about the program, which airs weekly on Mondays, Charter Cable Channel 193, at 4:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. and throughout the week. Have a news tip? You can also submit photos and video to CarsonTVnews@gmail.com.

Two CASI events coming up. First is the third annual Carson Animal Services Initiative's 5K9 fun run/walk at Riverview Park on East Fifth Street in Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 20. The following week is the Pooch Plunge.

Saturday's K9 Walk/Run fundraising event is a great way for families to show off their pets while giving them some exercise too. Awards will be given to the 1st place male and female K9 finishers. Every participant receives a free gift.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada announced Tuesday that Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City is a spotlight business of the month. During the month of September, Red’s Old 395 Grill is collecting funds for a donation to the organization.

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CARSON CITY – New Driver Education courses for teens age 15 and older will be offered at Western Nevada College this fall and over the winter break. All courses are $100. Each session includes four days of instruction, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Two courses will meet on the WNC Carson City Campus on Saturdays, Sept. 20-Oct. 18, or Oct. 18-Nov. 15 (no class Nov. 1, Nevada Day Weekend). A winter break class will be offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, Dec. 29, 30, 31 and Jan. 2. The Carson City classes include four hours on a driving simulator.

Meet your candidates running for office at the September Luncheon meeting of the Carson City Republican Women’s Club. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2014 11:30AM at GOLD DUST WEST, Carson City, NV. This is your opportunity to visit with those running for office.

RSVP suggested by Friday, September 12, 2014: Jane Richards 775-297-3712 sweetpea48@charter.net $20.00 (Cash only, no checks)

My thoughts after hearing the song –
“Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning”
9.11
Where I Was (When the World Stopped Turning)
That September Day

That Tuesday morning my girls rushed to school
With a wave as they ran out the door
I turned on the TV to Good Morning America
Didn’t notice as my coffee hit the floor

As I stood there in shock thinking this can't be real
The screams and the flames how they grew
And then through the smoke a camera focused in
As a plane hit Tower #2

All my worst fears were filling the screen
I didn’t know what I should do first

There will be a service Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, 9 a.m. at the World Trade Center Steel I Beam at the eastern edge of Mills Park in Carson City.

The beam was given to Carson City by the Port Authority of New York to mark that fateful day. The public is invited.

In launching the new school year, Carson City 4-H will participate in the annual 4-H National Science Experiment. This year’s national experiment revolves around the popular rockets program. Titled “Rockets to the Rescue” youth will be tasked with one mission.

Design your own pottery for the greater good this Saturday at the Children's Museum in Carson City. Project Empty Bowls will be working with all ages making bowls from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Dec. 5 Empty Bowl's soup feed fundraiser at the Carson City Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

No experience necessary. Come create a bowl to donate and help the Empty Bowls Carson City Project to feed the hungry in our valley.

The Carson City Plaza Hotel and Event Center has the privilege of hosting Marty Brounstein, talented speaker and the author of “Two Among the Righteous Few: A Story of Courage in the Holocaust” on Monday, Sept. 29 at 6:00 pm. Doors will open before 6:00 pm, space is limited: RSVP to kelley@radow.net

The public is invited to join Soroptimist International of Carson City Wednesday in welcoming the following School District Trustee candidates from District 1 (Jim Bathgate and Ron Swirczek), District 3 (David Carter and Stacie Wilke) and District 4 (Jeffrey Cherpeski and Ryan Green).

Lunch is $16 at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 North Carson Street. Registration will be from 11:30 a.m. and the program will begin at noon until 1 p.m. For further information please contact Charlene Spinner at spinsbabe@aol.com or (775) 267-4901.

The Carson City Leisure Hour Club begins its 118th year with a presentation by Iker Saitua, a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Nevada, Reno. Born in Algorta, Basque Country, Iker will discuss Basque history in a presentation titled Becoming Basque-American: Basque Sheep Breeders and their Ethnic Legitimacy in Nevada (1890-1959).

The Leisure Hour Club, established in September of 1896, is Carson City’s oldest continuously operating social organization. Its goal is promoting knowledge on important issues, science, music and literature.

On Saturday, Sept. 20 the Carson City Kiwanis is holding their Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at the Empire Ranch Golf Course. There will be a number events including a 5K walk/run; bench pressing and a scramble golf tournament. Participate in one or more events. Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (75 percent) and the Kiwanis Scholarship Fund (25 percent).

Each year, the Foundation for the Betterment of Carson City Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, recognizes individuals and groups who contribute to the vitality of the community and Carson City's recreational environment.

Carson Middle School's eighth grade staff answered the challenge from Carson High School and did the ALS Bucket Challenge on Friday, Sept. 5.

Bri Valley's Leadership Group put on the Carson Middle School soaker. CMS did a shout out Bucket Challenge to Fritsch, Mark Twain and Bordewich-Bray elementary schools.

Free Books for Canned Food! The Friends of the Library are having a canned food drive to support the Ron Wood Family Resource Center. Bring in a donation of canned or packaged food from Sept. 8 through Sept. 13 and pick out a free book of your choice.

One free book per donation. Especially needed now are staples such as canned tuna, beans, vegetables, fruit, pastas and sauces. Bring your donations to The Browsers Corner Book Store at 711 East Washington Street. Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Partnership Carson City is initiating Character Counts! in our community, beginning with the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada and the Park and Recreation after school programs.

Character Counts! is dedicated to strengthening the character of America’s citizens with a consistent set of ethical values. These values, which are not politically, racially, or religiously based, are called the Six Pillars of Character: Trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Please join the Carson Tahoe SPCA and Cafe' At Adele's for Paws On The Veranda. Bring you 4 legged friend for breakfast or lunch and the Carson Tahoe SPCA will be on hand with homemade treats and lots of other surprises! A portion of your check will be donated to our spay and neuter fund for the homeless animals that come into our care. A perfect day to dine with your dog!

This week’s guest on Women to Women is with Mary Lou Pawley, who introduced the Grace Works program to Carson City. Grace Works is a Christian-based outreach effort that meets weekends in communities across the country.

It is a program designed where volunteers pitch in to help local people and programs. It began two years ago, with its beginnings at the First Presbyterian Church and now includes 14 other local churches and groups who volunteer their time and energy. Go here for a list of efforts from earlier this year.

Jan Lopas, a Martial Arts coach, instructor, parent and student from Carson ATA Martial Arts, announced the school has joined the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Carson ATA Martial Arts chief instructors, Mr. Goodner and Mr. Stevens, are taking this Ice Bucket Challenge one step further. They intend to take an Ice BATH for 3 minutes in exchange for donations to the ALS Association.

Time to lace up the jogging shoes and strut with the pooches Saturday, Sept. 20 in Carson City. It's the third annual Carson Animal Services Initiative's 5K9 fun run/walk at Riverview Park on East Fifth Street in Carson City.

The fundraising event is a great way for families to show off their pets while giving them some exercise too. Awards will be given to the 1st place male and female K9 finishers. Every participant receives a free gift.

Check-in time is between 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. with the run beginning at 9 a.m. Pre-registration is encouraged and discounted fees are offered.