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Roots Music Masters Series presents Mike Beck Oct. 11 in Silver City
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 1:35pm

The Silver City Preservation Society, Silver City Arts, Evangeline Presents and Yellow Truck Productions Present the Roots Music Master Series, a monthly concert series through December. The series features some of the finest nationally touring and regional roots music songwriters and musicians.

4-H Harvest Fall Fest coming Oct. 23 to Fuji Park in Carson City
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 11:59am

Celebrate the change in seasons with a fall fest! 4-H invites you to our Harvest Fall Fest this Oct. 23, 2024 at Fuji Park. 4-H clubs will be present to demonstrate what they do, and to answer questions. Kiddos will have activity booths, and face painting available. Snacks and refreshments will be available.

Carson City deputies arrest man for suspected arson following brush fire investigation
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 11:46am

A 49-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of third degree arson and other alleged offenses following an investigation into a brush fire, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Carson City 'HUGS for Homeless' launches 2024-2025 clothing drive, SW Gas Foundation leads campaign
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 11:26am

The Saint Teresa Avila Conference, Saint Vincent de Paul Society is launching its 2024-2025 HUGS for Homeless winter clothing drive for Carson City homeless adults.

Family-friendly events this week in Carson City include NASA astronaut talk, Oktoberfest, Toddler Time, art classes and more
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 10:22am

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

Douglas Community Services Foundation launches local programs fundraiser with Tahoe Knight Monsters
Monday, September 30, 2024 - 7:49am

The Douglas County Community Services Foundation is excited to announce a unique fundraising initiative in partnership with the Tahoe Knight Monsters hockey team! This collaboration gives the community a chance to support local programs while enjoying thrilling live hockey games.

Get Ready to Oompah: Oktoberfest returns to Casino Fandango in Carson City Oct. 5-6
Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 5:42pm

Get ready for another unforgettable weekend of brews, brats, and Bavarian fun at Casino Fandango in Carson City. The annual Oktoberfest celebration returns for its 10th year, bringing the spirit of Germany to Carson City with free admission for all. The festival will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Casino Fandango parking lot.

Pine Nuts: The ecumenical pun pledge
Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 5:19pm

Man can be awful cruel to man, and from time immemorial we continue to come up with new ways to exact our cruelty. The first novel ambush that caught my attention was described in the Odyssey, where Greek soldiers were able to take the city of Troy by hiding inside a giant horse parked at the city gates as an offering to the goddess Athena.

Making a Difference: Capital City CIRCLES recipient of $4,000 from Carson City watercolor art fundraiser
Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 3:45pm

Local artist Colleen Reynolds, owner of CRME Exploring Watercolor, and Denise Mack, Executive Director of the Capital City CIRCLES Initiative, came together to present the donation proceeds check from the 4th Annual Watercolor Carson City fundraising event.

Carson City firefighters knock down small, human caused brush fires near cemetery
Sunday, September 29, 2024 - 1:48pm

UPDATE 4:30PM: Four very small fires, amounting to less than a tenth of an acre, were knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival Sunday along the hillside near Lone Mountain Cemetery, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Chris Mason.

The cause is under investigation. No structures were damaged. CCFD has determined the fires to be human caused. At this time, the matter is under investigation with CCFD and the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Three engines and a rescue were assigned to the attack. East Fork Fire assisted for protection on the south side of the city, while Truckee Meadows Fire stood by for protection on the north side of the city.
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UPDATE 3:11PM: Some fire engines have cleared the scene, a good sign CCFD has control of the fire. We have left messages and will update as the battalion chief becomes available.

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