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Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. (RSVP) has free Farmers Market coupons for Carson City low income seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).

“RSVP has only 350 booklets to distribute in Carson City and we want to make sure that all seniors who qualify will be able to enjoy the abundance of fresh produce while supporting our local famers,” said Molly Walt, C.E.O.

An Awkward Inheritance is a play crafted from the love of northern Nevadan’s wacky ways and will be coming all the way from New York this summer to debut to Nevada audiences at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.

While Elise Milner may have built her theater career in New York, her roots grew much closer to home.

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

Are you a fan of beer and/or bands? Then come on down to Shoe Tree Brewing Co. on July 23 for the Everything Sucks Fest.

The fest, which is sure not to suck, begins at 1 p.m. at Shoe Tree located at 1496 Old Hot Springs Road.

Happy Thursday Carson City, I hope you're staying cool and out of this heat! And I have the perfect idea for what to keep you occupied: a new friend! Say hello to Nizzy.

Grab your girlfriends and head out to MidTown Marketplace for our next Ladies Night Out event. A fun evening for the Ladies of our community, we will have give-a-ways, raffles, eats & drinks, and of course shopping! Ladies Night Out will be held on Friday August 5th from 5pm-7pm. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett Street in Carson City.

Sip N Shop is back on Friday July 22nd at MidTown Marketplace from 5pm-7pm. Come join us for live music by local Blues & Jazz musicians Bob Israel and Bruce Duyson. Find unique finds with over 30 vendors to shop and enjoy wine tasting. Come join us for this fun summer evening event at MidTown Marketplace located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

Experience winter fun under the summer sun at MidTown Marketplace week long Christmas in July extravaganza! Event dates are Wednesday July 27th through Saturday July 30th. Something for all ages every day and of course early Christmas gift and decor shopping all week at MidTown Marketplace. MidTown Marketplace is open Wed-Sat 11am-5pm and is located at 104 Corbett Street in Carson City.

The Greenhouse Project currently has several ways the community can financially support the work they do and in ways that fit every budget.

The first and most pressing is TGP’s partnering with Barracuda Championship for Birdies for Charity 2022! With all donations needing to be made by end of day Wednesday, July 13, The Greenhouse Project will receive 110 percent of the donations pledged, so it's easier for you to help create an impact than ever before.

As the first IEC Chapter in Nevada, NNVIEC is ecstatic to bring training to merit shop owners and help educate our community's future electricians. Today we celebrate our first-year graduates.

11 future electrical contractors all passed the year one test (in only 6 months) and looking forward to the next step of this 4-year training program.

Summer School Students at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City developed their STEAM skills making clay critters and ice cream. They collaborated, used mathematics skills to measure ingredients to make the clay and ice cream, they problem solved and they all celebrated the outcomes of their efforts.

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club, Garrett Lepire, and Carson City Parks and Recreation are once again teaming up to present a schedule of free summer outdoor family movie nights at Mills Park.

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

On Thursday, Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell chose the two final winners of the Best of Carson City Pets Contest hosted by the Nevada Humane Society.

Over 150 pets were submitted by Carson City residents, from dogs to cats, rabbits to turtles, and everything in between!

Humane Society staff pared down the entries to about 25, from which Mayor Bagwell made the final selections.

The two finalists, who will be treated to a professional photo shoot, are Wilhelmina (aka Mimi) the dog, and Sammy the cat.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! I hope you're enjoying the summer, because I'd like to introduce you to someone who is dying to kick his summer off with a new pal!

Say hello to Caliman.

UNR Extension Douglas County Master Gardener Volunteer Program is back! On July 13, 2022, from noon to 1 p.m. UNR Extension Douglas County will be holding a question-and-answer session regarding the Master Gardener Volunteer Program.

We’re thrilled that after two years of virtual events we can now offer a HYBRID statewide event, both in-person AND online!

Progress never stops here and Nevada’s remarkable people and achievements must be celebrated — join us in person or online and honor Nevada's progressive leaders, activists, organizations, and electeds.

Get tickets here: https://battlebornprogress.actionkit.com/donate/CP22_RSVP_copy/

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, July 9.

Carson City’s own Rockers and Boomers (formerly School of Rock: Senior Years) senior choir will be performing throughout the capital city to raise funds for pets in need throughout July.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! You know what would make this upcoming holiday weekend the greatest yet? A new friend to bring home!

Say hello to Miles, Carson High School’s furriest 2022 alumni.

It’s hard to believe it after the erratic spring weather we’ve experienced, but summer is upon us once again. Yes, it’s time for barbecues, picnics, days on the lake, enjoying our great outdoors and, of course, the Fourth of July. The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays as we celebrate our nation’s independence. It’s always a great time getting together with family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate.

Carson City Brewfest is underway on Curry St. in Downtown Carson City and will continue through 8 p.m.

Moxy Ruckus will be playing live music in McFadden’s Plaza all night, with the hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and now.

Keep the Independence Day party rolling! After Tahoe’s celebrated July Fourth festivities, our beaches are covered with trash, which can hurt wildlife and lake clarity.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place Tuesday June 28 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Parents and their children ages 8 to 12 are invited to come up to the Comstock town of Silver City for fun activities about Space Exploration Science and NASA.

The event takes place Tuesday, June 28 from 10am to noon at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428. Email Quest Lakes at quest@hcclsc.org to reserve your child’s spot at this free event.

Legacy Christian Academy, Carson City’s Newest Christian School, Kindergarten through 8th grade, is having an Open House this Sunday, June 26 from 1-3 p.m. Our building is located at 1600 Snyder Avenue, Building B Carson City, Nevada. Come see our campus and meet our staff. First day of school is Sept. 6. We look forward to seeing you!

Happy Thursday Carson City! Even though a bit of rain and thunderstorms are possible, today's a perfect day to curl up on the couch with a new friend!

Which brings us to Envy.

The Dayton Valley Days Show 'n' Shine Car Show is returning on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in historic downtown Dayton. Prizes, trophies and swag bags!!
To get an application go to www.daytonvalleydays.com or contact the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce at (775) 246-7909 or info@daytonvalleydays.com.
Do It In Dayton!

Join the Dayton Branch Library this Friday, June 24, 2022 at 6 p.m. for a free community barbecue to kick off the library's annual summer reading program.

Today, Sunday, is the last day of the annual Stewart Indian School Father’s Day Powwow, which is open to the public and admission is free.

In addition to competition dancing, with Grant Entry beginning at 11 a.m., there are food vendors, jewelry, art, clothing, and much more for sale.