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The Carson City Host Lions Club will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino with a Gala and banquet. Special guest speaker, Past International Director George L. “Mick” Barrus, will address the group.

Most people probably look at comic book and see the colorful characters, the eye-catching title or perhaps how worn the pages are which symbolize all the love bestowed upon them.
That’s not the case for comic book enthusiast, Matt Bruback.

Happy Wednesday and cheers to the Silver State as the countdown continues to the Nevada Day celebration. October is a wonderful month as the days get shorter, the nights are cooler, the leaves are exploding in color and, of course, the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is underway. The latest clue is below.

Two backpacks full of emergency supplies sit ready for action in the room next to Robin and Shawn Grayshield’s garage.

As a wildland firefighter who has lived in Carson City, Nevada, for more than 40 years, Robin has seen people who arrived at a shelter with nothing but the clothes on their back — “not even money in the wallet,” he said. “I knew that I never wanted to be put in that situation.”

Mike Kunz and Stephen Hipp, co-chairmen of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans Dinner, announced that US Congressman Mark Amodei will be the featured speaker at the Chamber's 5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner.

Carson City’s “Capital Toastmasters” is holding a special “Open House” Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Black Bear Diner.

“Capital Toastmasters” is Carson City’s Premier place where individuals can practice and overcome their fear of public speaking in a friendly, supportive environment.

Happy October and cheers to all you Silver Staters as the countdown continues to Nevada Day. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt. The latest clue is below.

It's 'Back To The Future' in Silver Springs, Nev., this Saturday in celebration of Founders Day as Doc Brown’s Time Machine leads the parade, returning back to 2022 with ‘Dale’ an original 1956 Silver Springs resident serving as Founders Day Grand Marshal.

During the Friends of the Nevada State Museum recent Silver State Speakeasy fundraising event, the raffle of an uncirculated 1884 Morgan silver dollar resulted in the coin traveling across the United States.

On Oct. 3, 2022, Xquisite, a local nonprofit located in Carson City held their second annual Golf Tournament at the beautiful Toiyabe Golf course. A sincere thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Northern Nevada Juniors Volleyball and Jason & Alix Sterrett for their generous sponsorship.

So many words that could be used to describe Hong “Ruby” Nguyen have lost their impact due to overuse and exaggeration. Words like exceptional, remarkable and extraordinary sound like hyperbole, yet they fit Ruby to a "T." This is why she is this week’s Student in the Spotlight.

Nearly 600 people attended Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada’s 29th Annual Luau on Sept. 10 at the MAC, making it a night to remember.

LAKE TAHOE, CA — Lake Tahoe is famous for its blueness. The growth and spread of algae is one reason blue lakes around the world can go green in the summer.

Algae forms the base of many food webs, and most algae in Lake Tahoe, though sometimes unattractive, does not pose a health risk to people or animals that enjoy the Lake.

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are a different story.

The annual “White Cane Days” hosted by the Carson City Host Lions Club will be held Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9. Lions will be available at the North Carson Street Save Mart from 10 to 4 each day to bring awareness to the public of the sight preservation programs the Lions support, and to raise funds as part of the annual White Cane Days.

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend.

What is there about Mark Twain that made him one of the most famous, beloved and prolific writers in the world?

So respected and beloved was he that countries around the world have celebrated his likeness and his books on stamps and coins and cities have remembered him through local celebrations and memorials.

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

Clue four is here! I have some ideas, what about you?

All aboard the Halloween Fairy Tale Express! The Carson City Railroad Association, in partnership with Wild Horse Productions, are bringing back the Halloween train ride at Mills Park in Carson City for Nevada Day weekend. The Halloween Fairy Tale Express will be pulling out of the station at Mills Park on Saturday, Oct. 29 and Sunday, Oct. 30.

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

Clue three is in! Have you guessed it yet? I’d be impressed if you did since I’m still scratching my head.

Please join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce as we tour the William N. Pennington Dayton Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley and check out the progress on the new playground - Thursday, October 20, 2022, 5:30pm - 7pm.

We Thin Veilers are hosting our third "Drive By Trick Or Treating" event on Monday October 31, a' Community Safe Halloween' for Children and Adults.

Drive your little ones to this event and join in the fun as their treats are handed to them via a scarrrry net from a very scarrrry Halloween figure.

To Our Wonderful Community,

The Greenhouse Project Board, Staff and Action Committee, extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our “Grateful Harvest Dinner 13 Years Strong,” Sept. 19 at Nashville Social Club, Carson City.

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

We're onto the second clue - I have some guesses, what about you?

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Youth Cadet program will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser, this Saturday, Oct. 8th from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sheriffs Office; 911 East Musser Street.

Hello Carson City! Say hello to our newest pet of the week, Cream Puff!

The once Spicy now very sweet Cream Puff is in need of a happy home. Cream Puff first came to the Nevada Humane Society Carson City Animal Shelter as a kitten in March of 2020, and was adopted by a wonderful lady who loved him very, very much.

Douglas County 4-H Information Night is Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-6:30 pm at the United Methodist Church on 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

Come see what we have to offer. We have clubs in livestock, equestrian (with or without a horse), baking, hiking, shooting sports and more!

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

The first clue has arrived so let's jump right in!

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce the Lions International Peace Poster Contest is now open for local entries.

On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Carson City Wine Walk was taken over by spooky patrons wandering downtown in their funky Halloween costumes.

Gardnerville hosts their Main Street Fall Fest every year at Heritage Park, to offer families to come together to celebrate the beginning of fall.

This year, on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., participants were having a blast walking around with their freshly built scarecrows while listening to the live entertainment, Mo'z Motley Blues, playing in the background.