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Kyle is just purrfect. This 7-month old short-haired black male kitten is very special. The family that adopts him is going to be so lucky.

Carson High School (CHS) Speech and Debate wrapped up its regular season over the weekend at Spanish Springs High School where the team completed its best season in decades. The final regular season tournament saw 14 schools and 203 competitors, with 11 CHS debaters advancing into final rounds over the two-day event.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for talented young musicians to take part in the club’s annual music contest.

The contest is open to students in the 9th-12th grades, or 14-18 years of age for home schooled or non-traditionally schooled students.

Happy Friday, Carson City! We have quite the unique Pets of the Week: seven beautiful budgies!

Help support the historic Genoa Town Hall — and learn about how to pair wine and food in the process.

Foolin’ around in Genoa is a Wine and Food Pairing event catered by Sierra Chef, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Genoa Town Hall.

Are you ready to be the next Mark Twain?

In honor of Mark Twain Days, the first inaugural Mark Twain Days Writing Contest is underway, and submissions must be in by March 1, 2023.

Won’t you be my Valentine? Are you looking for a love to snuggle and cuddle with and to call your very own? Look no further than Kidd.

This week, the senior in the spotlight is Carson High School’s Gracie Walt. She is a strong student, a talented athlete and a dedicated member of the community.

If an adventure in Africa is on your travel bucket list you may want to consider attending the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting.

Rotary member Gary Ailes will share his experience on a photo safari with his fellow club members. The public is invited to attend.

The first Orthodox Christian Church in Carson City was established in 2019, and has been located at 1819 N. Carson Street to the present day. The parish had existed for two decades as Saint John the Baptist Orthodox Mission in Reno, under the Western American Diocese of the Serbian Orthodox Church, before relocating to the state capital. The first priest of this worship community, Fr.

New grab and go dining options are closer than ever during this legislative session thanks to the food trucks that have taken up residence at the Nevada State Capitol grounds.

The new inhabitants are thanks to the session, and the hungry law makers and staffers that come with it.

Read a good book lately? Many Nevadans are unable to read standard printed material, but you can help change that.

Nevada Talking Books, located in Carson City, is part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped network of the Library of Congress.

Every year, Carson City School District's 8th graders are invited to attend a trip to Washington, D.C. during Spring Break. During the chaperoned trip, students will learn about U.S. history and how it influences society today. A group of hopeful participants are holding a bake sale to raise money towards trip expenses.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City. It's going to be a beautiful day, and I know a way to make it even nicer: A brand new friend!

Carson City’s Pet of the Week is none other than Sasha, a 13-year-old Chow-Chow mixed breed.

On Jan. 27 Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 hosted a fundraiser for Night Off The Streets, Inc. warming shelter. Ticket sales and all proceeds from the silent auction and raffle garnered $7,411 from this worthwhile event.

This was augmented by a Community Investment Program (CIP) grant from the State and National Elks Foundation of $1,548. A local Elk donated an additional $52 to round the grant up to an even $1,600 check as shown in the picture. Total raised was $9,011.

A student housing revitalization project through Friends in Service Helping, that is currently taking shape on North Carson Street in Carson City, is extending a contribution campaign after successfully collecting $80,000 in matched donations.

City planners often make controversial decisions regarding our community’s land use. Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn how those decisions are made when Carson City Community Development Director Hope Sullivan joins the club meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Meet Tiny, with her big whiskers, white toes and fluffy tail, she is absolutely adorable. This 7-year-old short-haired tabby girl is a little hesitant around strangers, but incredibly sweet and loving once she is comfortable with you.

Partnership Carson City is offering two free citizenship classes, one in English and one in Spanish for people who meet the qualifications.

Learn the 100 questions, the reading and writing portions, the vocabulary for the interview, and practice your interview.

George Lally, owner/operator of the Odeon Saloon cut the official ribbon on Thursday, Feb. 2 in historic downtown Dayton.

Happy February, Carson City! Our Pet of the Week is none other than Gidson, a sweet senior Shepherd mix.

This 10-year-old pooch has been in our shelter since late November and is not only a staff favorite, but a member of the Lonely Hearts Club too.

Join us for our All In For Kids gala to help support the nearly 9,000 students from across Washoe County served by Communities In Schools (CIS). This event will feature success stories and showcase the wraparound support provided in 13 Washoe County Schools. The gala is the largest fundraiser of the year for CIS of Western Nevada which closes educational opportunity gaps for our students, empowering them to stay on track for a successful future.

As the Nevada State Museum prepares to celebrate another year sharing Nevada’s unique history, the Friends of the Museum are offering an introductory class for volunteers and tour guides at the Museum and Nevada State Capitol.

The next AAUW monthly meeting will be Feb. 7, 6 p.m. and feature Laura Yanez, Executive Director of NAMI/ Western Nevada who will present information about mental health needs and services, drawing information from caller data on public contact with the Warm Line and Teen Text Line.

NAMI is a nationwide program initially developed in Wisconsin in 1979. Its work includes advocacy, outreach, education, support, skills training, and stigma reduction for teens and adults.

On April 21, 2023, Carson High School will open its doors to any dad-daughter duos, or those who might be filling in as such, for its annual Father-Daughter Ball, a three-hour community-wide event, open to all ages. The theme for this year’s event is “An Enchanted Evening in Asia.”

Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church will host a cookie decorating as a fun and a family friendly event Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at 3680 U.S. Highway 395, Carson City.

Families and people of all ages are invited to Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church to enjoy a fun time decorating cookies for loved ones in honor of St. Valentine’s Day. People can arrive any time between 12:30 and 3:30 on February 12, which is the Sunday before this year’s St. Valentine’s Day.

"Education is the key that unlocks hope and possibility" - Dr. G.
There is always room for hope, and it is C.I.R.CL.E.S. hope to help break the cycles of poverty in our community. Regardless of where you come from, what your childhood looked like, and what you believe in, education is the source of making healthier decisions that impact our lives.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Are you thinking about volunteering to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? Do you feel like you need a bit more information? Well, we are opening our doors to you!

Are you lonesome? Do you have a lonesome cat longing for a playmate? Mister may be your answer.

This super sweet, handsome one-year-old short haired tabby loves pets and attention from humans and seeks friendship with other cats.

Winterfest celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates.

The week-long events beginning Monday, Jan. 30 through Saturday, Feb. 4, will feature day and evening activities the whole school may enjoy including dress-up days, movie nights, games, talent shows, karaoke, music and more.