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6:30 pm - 8:30 pm every Wednesday

Learn the basics of improv and play games. Free to the public.

Questions? Email ppicommunitytheater@gmail.com

Brewery Arts Center | East Building | Grand Ballroom
449 W KING ST
CARSON CITY, NV

UNR Extension Master Gardener Community Garden Talks

Join UNR Extension Master Gardeners at the Carson City Community Garden for our monthly Garden Talks.
Topic: Technology in the Garden.

Calling All History Buffs! The Friends of the Nevada State Museum invites the community to celebrate Nevada's rich history and support a worthy cause at the Tin Cup Roundup Barbecue.

CARSON FLY FISHING CLUB MONTHLY MEETING

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, August 20, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.
This month’s speaker is  Rebecca Feldermann, Executive Director, River Wranglers. Her and crew will present a program on conservation with our local rivers. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stan Zuber 671-2151

On August 15, 2024, at approximately 2:07 PM, Lyon County Deputies responded to the Dollar General Store, located at 101 Ambrose Ln. in reference to a subject who attempted to place a credit card skimming device on the card reader in the store.

Capt. Kirk is back at Bella Vita Bistro, with his brand of classic rock hits. The fun starts at 5:00 and runs through 8:00. These shows always bring a lot of people, so reservations are advised. Call 775-515-4300 to confirm your table. There will be a dinner and drink special, so come on out and join us on the patio for an evening of music, dinner, drinks and fun.

A 43-year-old man was arrested for felony indecent exposure in front of minors, gross misdemeanor indecent exposure, and failure to register as an ex-felon.

According to an email sent to Nevada State employees Wednesday, Aug. 14, Carson Tahoe Health has decided to no longer take current Nevada State PEBP insurance.

The annual Carson City Historical Society's Ice Cream Social is Saturday, Aug. 24th, from 3-5 p.m. at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum Park, 1207 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

Help us plan for the future of the Carson River!

Our department is seeking responses for the Carson River User Experience survey. Your input is essential in helping us update the Carson River Master Plan.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch pet of the week is Canela, a joyful four-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier who has a smile that will light up any room.

The first day of school around the corner. Need school supplies? How about a new backpack? There's two upcoming events that can help. The first is Friday in Carson City at Mills Park and the second is August 24 at any of four Lyon County Sheriff's Office substations.

Nashville Social Club is bringing more award winning acts to Northern Nevada this September with Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award Winner, Booker T. Jones live in The Swan Music Hall for two rare performances on Friday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30pm.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the area of College Parkway and Research Way.

Some of the beauty of living in Carson Valley centers is the strong sense of community. People helping people is a time-honored tradition and is woven into the fabric of Carson Valley living. At the core of this tradition are numerous organizations focused on providing services and opportunities for connection.

Dr. Winnie Kortemeier is excited to share her recent training in near-surface geophysical methods with her geology students in classes on Western Nevada College’s Carson City campus this fall.

Pedestrian safety is a two-way street. Nevada State Police is partnering this month with law enforcement agencies statewide in the Joining Forces campaign that urges pedestrians and drivers to be aware of each other and to share the road responsibly.

Members of the Carson High School varsity football and cheer teams climbed to new heights Tuesday morning when they connected as seniors and teammates to reconstruct and restore Carson City’s iconic Block ‘C’ on C-Hill.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, Aug. 15 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William St.

Gotta love our Nevada sunsets.

A 40-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of drug possession and multiple felony counts for having Social Security cards and identification belonging to other people, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Sierra Nevada Realtors this week released its July 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City and Douglas, Lyon, Storey Churchill and Washoe counties. The report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Beginning Friday, Mile High Jazz Band Association presents Carson City’s 21st annual Jazz & Beyond Music Festival, with 11 days of free entertainment featuring 30 performances.

On Saturday, Sept. 7th beginning at 7pm, Polecat Tavern in Carson City is honored to have Catesby Jones on our stage. Catesby Jones has been writing and performing his original songs for 50 years. He’s a veteran of the fabled New York College Coffeehouse Circuit and has been a vital part of the music communities in a dozen cities and the Virgin Islands.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday August 14, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Time for Change in City Leadership

Community members are invited to a meet and greet for Jim Shirk, Mayor candidate. The event will take place at 5:30pm, Wednesday 14th at the Polecat Tavern, 260 W. Winnie Lane.

More than 565 apprehensive but excited freshman from the Class of 2028 joined the ranks of Carson High School Tuesday in an orientation lead by administrators and school leadership teams.

The new students joined the Senator ranks of more than 585 sophomores, 570 juniors and 536 seniors.

Concert & Cornhole for a Cause 2024 is The Porch Movement’s second annual fundraiser happening Sept. 21, 2024.

theporchmovement.com/events

The Porch Movement has intentionally created these game nights as a casual and fun way for you to meet others in your area of the community. This is a low key way to make connections and build community. All ages welcome! You are invited.

Douglas County Clerk-Treasurer Amy Burgans is pleased to announce the successful rollout of the 2024 National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) initiative, a critical project aimed at maintaining accurate and up-to-date voter rolls in Douglas County. This process, which began with the distribution of 3,434 Confirmation Cards, ensures that voter information is current and accurate as we approach the upcoming election.

Did you catch the sunset Monday night?

The Carson Valley Health Foundation is pleased to announce the receipt of a $4,500 grant from the James and Karen Sacherman Fund at the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada. This generous grant has enabled the purchase of a Soapy Mobile Hand Hygiene Station, significantly enhancing health and safety measures for healthcare workers at Carson Valley Health.

Coming up! Carson City's 3rd Annual Source Water Assessment Day will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 9:00am-11:00am at the Kings Canyon Trailhead.

Volunteers needed! Carson City is in search of volunteers to join us for the Bob Boldrick Theater 50th Anniversary Block Party & Stage Show on Saturday September 21st.

The Nevada Highway Patrol has arrested the driver of a vehicle that was on fire on I-80 near Verdi on Sunday. The vehicle, a 2020 Alfa Romeo, is believed to have started the Gold Ranch Fire which has burned over 500 acres, so far.

This Sunday, bring your acoustic instruments for a "sit-around-the-tavern" jam session. Just like singing & playing around a camp fire. We even have a camp fire and we will be sitting around playing. Anyone can play & sing or not, and can join in at anytime.

What we are doing: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration event. By pitching in, you will help improve the ecosystem functions and wildlife habitats that surround Lake Tahoe.

Healthy streams, meadows and wetlands act as natural pollution filters to Keep Tahoe Blue. Volunteers do not need previous experience to participate in the projects. Help us heal the land to Keep Tahoe Blue.

A 52-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the area of Arrowhead Dr. after allegedly attempting to run over a tow truck employee, according to deputies.

The expansion of the Carson City Community Center, including the theater now known as the Bob Boldrick Theater, was completed in the fall of 1974.

Northern Nevada Dream Center’s 6th Annual Back to School Bash is returning to Mills Park Friday, Aug. 16.

Ready for some motorbike madness? The Outlaw Flat Trac races return to Fuji Park in Carson City Aug. 22-24.

Riders compete for the best in the west title, along with cash prizes for each bracket.

Nevada State Prison Preservation society offers it's last day tours of the year in the months of September and October.

The speaker at the August 12th Democratic luncheon will be John W. Henley, candidate for Carson City School Board of Trustees, District 7.

Since July of 2006 John Henley has been a law enforcement professional and certified public manager for the Nevada Department of Corrections. As a member of the school board, he wants to ensure that all students in the district receive a rigorous and well-rounded education that prepares them for success in life.

I read an interesting account this morning of Chinese college students pretending to be birds to escape the rhythm of their daily grind. Of course I immediately empathized with these students, I having a pet Steller’s jay named Huckleberry, to whom there is never a dull moment.

UPDATE: A fire weather watch issued for Carson City and surrounding counties was upgraded Sunday afternoon to a Red Flag Warning due to projected gusty winds and low humidity, according to the National Weather Service. The warning is from noon to 8 p.m. Monday.
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Firefighters with the aid of improved weather conditions were able to bring the containment lines around the Crozier Fire near Placerville, Calif., to 18 percent as of Sunday morning, while northern California's largest fire, the Park Fire, is 37 percent contained.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Sunday afternoon to a crash involving a motor scooter rider in the area of South Carson Street and Sonoma Street. No serious injuries were reported.

I’ve been watching my lemon cucumber plant closely, trying to find developing cucumbers. Until today, there weren’t any fruits setting up. With it being August already, I don’t know if I will have ripe cucumbers before the first frost.

Dr. Edward L. Birdsong, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and hand surgeon, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. Birdsong practices at the Swift Institute in Carson City.

The Carson City Senior Center will host a Chautauqua presentation of William Mulholland in “There It Is, Take It!” on Tuesday, August 13.

The Carson City Breaking Addiction Ministries team of Terry Kilfian and his wife Tara and sister Shelly Kilfian recently won multiple medals in arm wrestling during the USA Fit Games in Scottsdale, Ariz.

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