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Dear Douglas County School Board & Superintendent Lewis:
I am a parent of two DCSD students (one current, one graduated last year). I read that you are holding a special meeting on Wednesday July 19th to discuss the firing of the district’s current legal counsel and hiring of Joey Gilberts firm. Unfortunately, I will be out of town during this meeting, and cannot give my statement during public comment. So I would like this letter to be read into the record during public comment if at all possible please.

The Reno Jazz Orchestra will present a free big band music and dance production in partnership with Artown 2023 on July 29 at the J Resort in Reno, Nevada. During the two-hour performance of “Hot House, One Night at the Savoy,” the Reno Jazz Orchestra will capture the character of nightclubbing in the 1930s.

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe, Keep Tahoe Blue for a free 'Eyes on the Lake' training session! This training is open to the public, all ages welcome.

The League to Save Lake Tahoe will hold a Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Strike Team event August 10, 10 a.m. at Lake Tahoe's north shore.

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for a free 'Eyes on the Lake training' session happening July 29. This training is open to the public, all ages welcome.

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe's "Tahoe Blue Crew" this Wednesday, July 19, 5 p.m. and help create a litter-free Tahoe.

This month marks a 10-year anniversary for Adam Hunsaker serving as the head athletic trainer at Carson High School. From providing medical coverage when Carson High has hosted the NIAA state track Championships, to watching the Senators’ football team win three straight league championships, Hunsaker has been a fixture at the school, attending countless games, practices and training sessions to watch over the athletes’ safety and well-being.

"Love Loss and What I Wore"

Carson Valley Community Theatre will hold a casting of 5 to 8 women of different ages this week for its production of "Love Loss and What I Wore."

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the impact community radio stations have in their broadcast area. The public is invited to join the Rotarians at the club meeting tomorrow, Tuesday, when Steve Funk, KNVC’s General Manager, will talk with members about the station’s role in our community as well as the evolving landscape of media. KNVC airs on 95.1 FM in Carson City.

A 58-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony commercial burglary and an alternative sentencing violation, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 will host another of its popular Young Eagles flying event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, July 22.

It’s not easy to attend classes when you’re in the field fighting fires and helping to manage a delicate balance of resources on rangelands. Yet, there are federal education and training requirements for many wildland fire personnel, to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to do their challenging jobs and make the right decisions considering a complex web of factors.

Huge crowds were par for the course this week as the 34th annual American Century Championship was held at Edgewood Tahoe. It came down to the last hole to separate the two leaders, Mardy Fish and Steph Curry.

Just prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine there was a movement afoot to erect a statue of Mark Twain in Odessa. But why, you might want to ask as I did. Well, the short answer is, “To promote goodwill and tourism.” Isn’t it a twist of fate that what we are sending them today is cluster munitions to protect themselves.

Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center

The renovations to the Carson city Senior Center are finally wrapping up. Sunday BINGO will be returning, starting on August 13, and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month going forward.

A man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of open murder and arson following an investigation into a fire intentionally set at a Fernley residence Saturday in which a woman was found dead, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

With "sunrise or sunset" as its theme, the Carson City Photo Club has announced the winning photo entries for this month's photo competition.

Just when I thought we had vegetable protection handled with all the cages we rebuilt last week, I found my basil leaves riddled with holes with barely any leaf surface left. As I looked more closely, I discovered caterpillars, mostly on the undersides of the leaves.

Lane closures and travel delays will be in place on State Route 28 between Incline Village and Crystal Bay as the Nevada Department of Transportation repaves the highway beginning Sunday, July 16 as part of continuing road improvements.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 17-23. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

It is so hot, even the dragonflies are getting sunburns, as captured in this photo by Carson Now reader Scott McDaniel.

An Excessive Heat Warning and Heat Advisory continue Sunday into Monday evening for the region. The Excessive Heat Warning is for western Nevada, where high temperatures of above 100 are expected.

Golden State Warriors Guard Steph Curry did something at Edgewood Tahoe that he had only done once before in his life — a hole-in-one. An exuberant Curry ran off the 7th tee as his shot when into the bucket 152 yards later on the seventh hole.

On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a Three Shot Sporting Clays Shoot with pump and semi-automatic shotgun classes.

Entries will be accepted Saturday, July 29 from 10am to 1pm for Nevada Artists Association Summer Show.

Golden State Warriors All-Star guard Stephen Curry opened with two birdies and an eagle in his first four holes and leads the American Century Championship celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe after Friday's opening round.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office shows off their talent Saturday at the 20th Annual Motor Officer Training Challenge Event at Battle Born Harley-Davidson.

Gov. Joe Lombardo has withdrawn Nevada from the U.S. Climate Alliance, a coalition of more than two dozen governors committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The National Weather Service issued an alert this morning with a warning about extreme heat in the area.

The Nature Conservancy's (TNC) River Fork Ranch Preserve is hosting the "Science and Nature Speaker Series" the 4th Thursday of every month beginning at 6 p.m.!

Experts from TNC and partner organizations will share their expertise on a variety of topics: water, birds, photography, native seeds and renewable energy.

UPDATE MONDAY: Carson City Public Works responded Monday to the water issue in the area of Colorado Street on Saturday. The following is from Darren Schulz, Public Works Director:

UPDATE: The fire has been put out.

At 11:20 a.m., first responders were dispatched on report of a car on fire at the intersection of Spooner Junction and S. Carson St.

On Sunday, July 16, take a wildflower hike through the Carson Pass at the top of Highway 88.

The flower hike with a docent in Meiss Country beginning at 10 a.m.

On Friday, the Carson City Moose Lodge 2709 hosted their second annual wine train event in Mills Park from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted their two-day 20th annual motor officer training at Battle Born Harley Davidson on beginning Friday.

This training event allows motorcycle officers, civilians, and retired military members from Nevada, California, Arizona, Utah, Washington and some places in Canada, to come together, learn new techniques and learn new safety skills.

Speaking at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Jodi Miller, center manager for Night Off the Streets. NOTS works to connect clients with city agencies and non-profits to address issues that contribute to being unhoused, including medical problems, lack of affordable housing, and lost documents needed for job interviews. Miller oversees warming center operations and serves as a referral advocate to connect clients to services that help them find housing.

Cooling Waters

East Fork Gallery, hidden in plane sight at Suite 4, 1512 Hwy 395 in Gardnerville, features local artists. Google continues to list it across the street in its old location despite repeated changes by our staff (go figure!). Celebrating its forty-four years serving the community, we are open Sunday July 23rd from 1 to 3PM. A number of our artists will be there to meet you and share art perspectives. Please join us for refreshments and good conversation. Perhaps you will find a treasure to take home as well.

The board of directors for the Nevada Humane Society, a nonprofit in northern Nevada working to provide animals in the region with permanent homes, has announced the appointment of Jerleen Bryant as permanent CEO following a comprehensive, national candidate search.

After one of the heaviest snow loads that Lake Tahoe has seen, you might think that ultrarunners in the Tahoe Rim Trail Endurance Runs (A Glimpse of Heaven … A Taste of Hell) might need snow shoes instead of running shoes.

But the event on Saturday and Sunday is going on as planned, with all three races starting and finishing at Western Nevada College.

Recent international news stories showed shocking images of volunteers and nonprofits removing thousands of pounds of litter from one Lake Tahoe beach following the July 4th holiday.

The media coverage caused public outrage and drew widespread attention to the challenge of preventing litter at the iconic Sierra Nevada destination.

Please join us for camaraderie, upliftment and self-expression, for all ages and levels of musical experience. We meet on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays, by Carson Farmer's Market. Facing the park from the Marv Teixeira Pavilion's west exit, follow the paved path and turn left (south), towards the first (farthest east) wooden bridge.

With so many events taking place over the last few weeks, and the launch of the Sheriff’s App the opportunity to share the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office response times did not present themselves. I am attaching the response times through the month of June. As you can see they remain low, and we continue to reduce response times in various areas of the County.

Sign up now for the Dayton Valley Days car show to be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 in historic downtown Dayton! Trophies, prizes, and swag!

Ronnie Rector’s cheerful compositions tell a story and demonstrate her love of painting.

Rector’s show, "All Things Watercolor", will be in the Community Center’s Crowell Board Room, from July 10 through October 19, 2023. CCAI will host a reception for the artist on Tuesday, July 18, 5:00 – 6:30PM with an artist introduction at 5:30PM.

The Community Center is located at 851 E William Street, Carson City. The Crowell Board Room is open for all the city’s public meetings and upon request.

UPDATE 10:59 a.m.: The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office issued the following release regarding the incident:

At 4:57 a.m., an armed robbery took place at the C.O.D Casino in Minden. Two suspects entered the casino and got away with an unknown amount of money. Shortly after casino employees called 911, a Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) Deputy located and made contact with the suspect vehicle in a nearby neighborhood. As the deputy approached the suspect vehicle, an individual shot at the deputy, striking the DCSO patrol vehicle but not the deputy. The suspects then fled on foot.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, July 20 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Items up for discussion include the acquisition of water rights for Buzzy's Ranch, union bargaining results, sewer projects, liquor licenses and more.

Join local law enforcement in sharing food, fun, and friendship this Friday and Saturday, July 14-15 while the Carson City Sheriff's Office holds the 20th Annual Police Motorcycle Training and Competition.

As the new school year quickly approaches, Greater Nevada Credit Union is supporting Nevada students, teachers and schools by gathering the supplies needed for a successful academic year as part of its Greater School Supplies Drive.

Carson City's landfill will reopen Friday, July 14. The landfill had been closed due to a fire since Wednesday evening due to fire. The blaze, while visible throughout the area, is not a threat to the surrounding area, and no structures are damaged, officials said.

Between Horses and Humans, a local non-profit, will hold a fundraiser on August 12, 2023 hosted by Untethered Space in Zephyr Cove.

Look alive, Northern Nevada! Hot off the heels of their first weekend celebrating their one year anniversary, the Nashville Social Club is keeping The Spirit of Music City in Carson City alive and is opening their home to customers seven days a week. To top it all off, Nashville Social Club will be extending their brunch services to Saturday and Sunday, along with hosting their first pop-up shop on July 15 and 16 during their first full brunch weekend.

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