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The Carson City Host Lions Club hosted the Annual Kids’ Fishing Day at Baily Pond in Fuji Park on Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event provided a good opportunity to introduce kids under the age of 12 to fishing and conservation. The Boy Scouts of Troop 33 and volunteers from the Douglas County Kids Fishing Derby helped prep the fishing poles and gear for the kids. About 75 children and their families attended.

Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! After the chilly week we've had, this weekend is sure to be a shock for some, with highs at 80 degrees on Saturday and Sunday! And what better way to celebrate than by being out in the community? (Along with wearing sunscreen and drinking water, of course.)

Let's see what the weekend has in store for us throughout the Carson City region.

Local home builder Ryder Homes announces the grand opening of their four new model homes and sales center at Cross Creek, a new community in Carson City.

Cross Creek features five different floor plans ranging in size from approximately 1,800 to 2,900 square feet, with prices starting in the mid-$500,000s. The first phase of new homes are now under construction, and the first homeowners are expected to move-in this May.

Donor Network West invites northern Nevadans to the National Bowling Stadium at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 for ‘Spare a Life,’ a family-friendly fundraising event with bowling, food, prizes and fun that supports a great cause. The inaugural ‘Spare a Life’ event will fund education, outreach and research efforts for organ donation. Plus, attendees can participate in a strike contest for a chance to win a $10K grand prize, sponsored by the Reno + Sparks Chamber of Commerce, if they bowl 10 strikes in a row.

The Carson City Leadership Institute Class of 2022 raised more than $70,000 for the Eagle Valley Children's Home, nearly tripling their original funding goal of $25K. The 15 students of the Class of 2022 used the funds to improve the residential program’s outdoor patio and add a new sensory garden for residents and visitors.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! What’re your plans for this weekend? Because I know a girl who loves to spend time with people and would make a great weekend movie binging bestie!

Say hello (or hola!) to India.

Carson City's annual Senior Celebration took place today at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom, offering seniors resources, health information, free products, and more.

Did you know that The Greenhouse Project nonprofit in its 13 years has donated more than 22,500 pounds of produce for the food insecure through local agencies including Ron Wood, FISH, Meals on Wheels, Salvation Army and Eagle Valley Children’s Home?

The Reno community is invited to enjoy a mid-week break with fresh, frozen margaritas at Mountain Lakes Estates, 765 S. Meadows Parkway, Reno, on Wednesday, May 18, 3-5 p.m.

The Heart of Nevada Pageant at the Nevada State Fair is currently accepting contestants ahead of the June 4 pageant. Contestants can be any age, and include both boys and girls as well as women.

In addition to the traditional pageants, there will also be “Just for Fun” Mommy and Me and Best Friend contests.

Come on out to MidTown Marketplace's Spring Peddlers Market & Craft Show this Saturday May 14th from 9am-2pm. Our parking lot will be full of vendor booths selling vintage and collectables, antiques, home and garden decor, furniture, hand crafted foods and items made by local artisans. Don Jose Bar & Grill will also be offering specials to all attendees who stop by the Peddlers Market. Location is 104 Corbett Street, just off of N. Carson St in Carson City.

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles free event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, May 14.

Joyful Noise Carson Children's Choir and the Hosanna Handbell Choir will perform on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Division Street in Carson City. Admission is free.

Despite the gusty afternoon, Wine Walkers took the downtown streets on Saturday to support local businesses while sipping on vino.

The Carson City Wine Walk takes place on the first Saturday of every month, excluding winter.

The Active 20-30 Carson City club is hosting a cash-only fundraiser today, Saturday May 7 at Mills Park with a cornhole tournament and barbecue.

Funds raised will go to benefit underserved children in the Carson City area.

On Saturday, May 7th, Main Street Gardnerville will be tidying up downtown Gardnerville with our annual Sweep the Town event.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! Hope you’re enjoying this beautiful weather, but you know what would make it that much more enjoyable? Sharing it with a couple of new pals!

Meet Leia and Socks a pair of eight-year-old black lab mixes that are bonded to one another. This dynamic duo is available for adoption at the Carson City Shelter.

Victor Salazar’s health battles began at just 10 years old when he was diagnosed with keratoconus, an eye disease that affects the cornea and can result in vision blurring or loss. During his college years, Salazar’s vision worsened drastically. He also began experiencing unrelated health issues due to an under-developed kidney. Fortunately, he received two life-changing cornea transplants and a kidney transplant between 2014 and 2015.

The Carson City Seventh-day Adventist Church is having a fundraiser yard sale Friday, May 6 only, from 8:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are lots of personal items, yard tools and furniture available. Come buy yourself a gift, or maybe find a gift for Mom! The address is 405 College Parkway. Proceeds will help purchase new flooring in rooms used by the Carson City SDA Church Food Pantry.

The annual Nevada Day Golf Tournament was held Saturday with several teams coming out to support the silver state’s biggest celebration.

Over 25 teams signed up to support this annual event, which provides a portion of the funds raised to the high school bands throughout the state to assist with their travel to the Nevada Day Parade in October, while the remainder of the funds supports the Nevada Day Parade.

Get out those clubs and join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce for their 29th Annual "Making A Difference" Golf Tournament to be held at Dayton Valley Golf Club on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 9 a.m.

Donor Network West, the federally designated nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) for northern Nevada and northern California, and Renown Health Spiritual Care hosted a candle lighting ceremony in remembrance of organ donors in front of the LOVE sculpture at Renown Regional Medical Center. To close out National Donate Life Month, the ceremony included a moment of silence, a poem-reading and the chance for attendees to write notes of gratitude to honor organ donors.

On March 26th, Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 held their Installation of Officers for 2022-2023. The affair was presided over by Grand Exalted Ruler, Al Bye who added a touch of levity to the solemn event.

Happy Thursday Carson City! The sky is blue, the bees are buzzing, and there are sun rays pooling across your floor as we speak. And do you know who loves a good sun ray? Cats!

Say hello to Silt.

Please join the Rotary Club of Reno Centennial Sunset and Immunize Nevada for our 13th annual Polio Purple Pinkie Trail Run on Saturday May 7, 2022 at Washoe County’s Rancho San Rafael Park, located at the Peavine Pavilion!

We are going to have a virtual AND in person run this year! You can choose to do the in-person 5K run/walk or 10K run, OR a virtual walk/run where ever you are! (Please note, the virtual option will not be tracked, this is a way to help support our cause if you can’t be there in person!)

Get your boots shined and your cowboy hats dusted off because this Friday there's a hoedown extravaganza calling your name — and for a good cause to boot!

Hosted at the Governor's Mansion, the Carson Middle School Parent Teacher Organization (CMS PTO) will be raising money for CMS with a western theme.

Join the Friends of the Dayton Library as they host local authors Laura Tennant and Dennis Cassinelli. This event starts at 3:00pm and runs until 5:00pm. Light refreshments will be served.

The Carson City Host Lions Club will be hosting the Annual Kids’ Fishing Day at Baily Pond in Fuji Park on Saturday, May 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The pandemic has been isolating for many people in our community, especially those living with a dementia diagnosis. A new program that helps people dealing with the diagnosis is available with May and June sessions in Minden.

Join CASA of Carson City Saturday, April 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McFadden Plaza in Carson City, for a special event to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month and the organizations in the community who work hard to fight against it.