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Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Nashville Social Club welcomes Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys to Carson City this Friday
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 1:42pm

Looking for a fun concert for this weekend? Nashville Social Club has just the event for you as they welcome Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys to the Swan Music Hall on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30p.m. Tickets are still available for these Rockabilly Hall of Famers who will get your toes tapping with their high-energy performances. If you are a fan of early Elvis, Buddy Holly, or Bob Wills, this show is for you. Dancing shoes are encouraged.

NDOT online survey to gather public feedback on US-50 Tahoe East Shore road plan
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 11:50am

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting the public to take part in an on-line survey to provide feedback about proposed future improvements to U.S. 50 on Tahoe’s east shore, including potential temporary test restriping of a section of highway lanes.

Carson City arrests: Man with extended protection order jailed for smashing mail box
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 10:01am

A 37-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of second offense violation of an extended protection order, a gross misdemeanor, as well as alleged misdemeanor destruction of property and violation of bail conditions, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Nevada State Police identify victim in single vehicle fatal crash on US-50 in Churchill County
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 9:13am

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division has identified a Wyoming woman who died August 19 in a fatal crash on US-50 in Churchill County.

New Women's Expo announced for November at Douglas County Community Center
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 8:37am

Show Girls Events, a new business partnership between promoters Elaine Barkdull-Spencer and Laura DeVoe, is thrilled to unveil their latest venture: the 2023 Sierra Women's Expo. Set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the expo will be held at the Douglas County Community Center in Gardnerville.

Carson City School Trustees host 22nd annual American Citizen Essay competition
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 8:00am

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to sponsor the 22nd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Completed essays are due to the Carson City School District at 1402 West King Street no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

'Long Story Short' an evening of big-band jazz, poetry at Gina's Good Life Music and Lounge happening Sept. 12
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 7:51am

The Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singer Jakki Ford and eight award-winning poets and readers for "Long Story Short,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget.

The community is invited to celebrate Mile High Jazz Band's 20th anniversary of jazz and poetry events in Carson City. The music is free, donations are welcome. Gina's is a smoke-free, climate-controlled venue, and has a well-stocked bar.

10th Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Awareness Golf Tourney happening Sunday; former MLB player, Carson City resident Charlie Kerfeld to make appearance

Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 7:50am

The 10th annual Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day will be held at the beautiful Silver Oak Golf Course, Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. It is a 4-person scramble and there are numerous divisions.

Retired School Employees Association, Carson City Unit meets Sept. 15
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 7:37am

Nevada Retired School Employees Association, Carson Unit quarterly lunch meeting will be on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, 11 a.m. at MiCasa II Restaurant.

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Embarrassing moments
Monday, September 4, 2023 - 3:16pm

During a recent interview I was asked about my impending retirement from 35 years of pretending to be Mark Twain and was probed about embarrassing moments. That was propitious, as I had just experienced two embarrassing moments in the same day, which was above my average. I was to speak to a room full of California sign language folks at Harvey’s, at least I thought that’s who I was going to be seeing.

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