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The Silver-Stage Library in Silver Springs in hosting a book sale on Saturday, May 6 from 10 am to 2 pm. Books are on sale for $3 a bag. We hope to see you there!

775 Offroad & Recovery, Northern Nevada Offroad Rescue is hosting a 4x4 only Show-N-Shine this Saturday, May 6 at Fuji Park (across from the Carson City Costco). Lots of cool 4x4s, vendors, Huge Raffles, an RC track for the kids,and a Kids Learn and Win event with prizes for the kids. There will be firetrucks and Smoky Bear might make an appearance! Event is free to spectators.
Scroll and click on the flier for details. See you at the show!

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Overboard” (1987) on Thursday, May 18th at the Brewery Arts Center (449 West King Street).

Doors open at 6:00 pm; film trivia and discussion will begin at 6:30.

…NOTE NEW START TIME FOR MOVIES….

General admission is $5 at the door. Students of any age are free with ID. You do not need to be a club member to watch this movie.

Popcorn $1.

Carson City Juvenile Services is hosting monthly Parent Education Nights for parents/community members. For this month, Parent Education Night will be on May 9, 2023 from 5:30-7:30pm at Carson City Juvenile Probation, 740 S. Saliman Road Carson City.

The Carson City School District’s Nutrition Services is reminding students and families that in order to be eligible for the Summer Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) Card Meal Program, all Free and Reduced Lunch status applications must be turned in and on file before the end of the school year, Thursday, June 1, 2023.

The Nevada Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Relay Run continues this week across Nevada where it will end in Carson City this Thursday with a ceremony at the state capitol.

Local medical student Alyssa Woodward will host the 4th Annual Suicide Awareness Race this Saturday, May 6. This will be held at McFadden Plaza in Carson City. Registration is available online, the evening before and race morning.

While initially, Cinco de Mayo was celebrated as the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French in 1862, it has now actually become more popular in the U.S. than our southern neighbor.

Cinco de Mayo has taken on a life of its own, and is now associated with a celebration of Mexican-American culture, similar to St. Paddy's day being a celebration of Irish-American heritage rather than a celebration of St. Patrick.

A 47-year-old man was arrested Monday for suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, driving on a revoked license and drug paraphernalia, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

As everyone is aware, we had a very wet winter. Along with these wet conditions, is an overwhelming crop of cheatgrass. An excellent way to get rid of cheatgrass after it has sprouted is to use a string trimmer or mower and cut it down before it starts to dry out and drop more seeds.

Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will conduct prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit are scheduled to continue burning piles along the East Shore beginning Monday, May 1.

Heroic youth in 1899 stood up to publishing giants Joseph Pulitzer and William Randolph Hearst in a David-and-Goliath battle that turned into the largest youth-led strike in history. Inspired by this gripping story, the Disney team created an explosive musical, “Newsies,” that won multiple Tony nominations and awards.

Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division has identified a Dayton woman who died in a fatal pedestrian crash April 13 on US-50 and Ft. Churchill Road in Lyon County.

In recognition of Historic Preservation and Archeological Awareness Month, Carson City's Historic Resources Commission has organized the 2023 Scavenger Hunt. This year’s hunt focuses on identifying the unique elements that reflect the architectural styles of the period from 1900 to 1975.

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 3, at 6 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony theft of a vehicle, possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor warrant, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Thursday afternoon, The Professional Firefighters of Nevada (PFFN) held a dedication ceremony for a new firefighter memorial on the Capital Complex grounds in Carson City.

On Saturday, May 6, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Super Sporting Clays Shoot with a special format and discounted target fees from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The Club is located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive. For additional information call (775) 882-9904. All are welcome!

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a fire in a tree that was burning near a residence in the 2400 block of Lewis Drive.

I have never had so much fun in a white suit. Carson City’s Inaugural Mark Twain Days banged anything I ever struck, and it’s thanks to one lady. Debra Soule, Arts & Culture Programs Manager, had the vision. Good managers manage. Great managers inspire, and Debra inspired a stellar staff, along with an army of volunteers, to stage perhaps the best Mark Twain extravaganza the world has ever seen.

A state fund used to grant compensation to victims of crime is at risk of being insolvent during the upcoming two-year budget period if additional money is not added to address a dwindling pot of federal dollars.

That would leave the state unable to issue payments to crime victims that are typically used to handle emergency needs such as funeral expenses, relocation costs and emergency therapy.

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, May 9, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

picture of Hall of Fame inductees.

Seven local bowlers were inducted in the second class of the Carson Country Bowling Association Hall of Fame at their annual meeting on Saturday, April 29, at Carson Lanes. Carson Country is the local association of the U.S. Bowling Congress.

Spring Flowers, Gardnerville, Garden, Nature Photography

Enjoy some neighborhood cheer. I love gardening. By far, my favorite garden is in Spring. What started as a few tulips six years ago, has grown to blooms garden wide.

Spring flowers don't last long, however, they bring such joy after our long winters — especially this year's.

I invest in things that bring a smile to my face — that keep me focusing on the positive— on joy — on things I can share with others. A simple flower's bloom brings me back to feeling hope and happiness.

Playing high school football can be a great experience for teens. But for Jonas Reitinger, it’s more than that. “It’s the European dream, playing American Football.”

Jonas is an exchange student from the Czech Republic. He has spent nearly a year in Carson City as part of the Rotary International’s Youth Exchange Program. He earned a spot on the Carson High football team, despite never actually playing the game in his home country.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Sunday afternoon to a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle near the intersection of Stewart and Fifth Street.

Cooler temperatures with chances of valley rain and mountain snow showers return this week for the Carson City region, western Nevada and Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

Hello fellow anglers. Opening day for California waters arrived Saturday, April 29. As rivers, streams and lakes in California are opened for fishing, many of them will convert from catch and release with artificial lures or flies to catch and keep and allow anglers to use baiting methods.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 1-7, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Flag placement

Chapter 7 of the Disabled American Veteran's will once again host the Memorial Day Flag placement at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City.

Fundraising Golf Tournament at Genoa Lakes 5/20/23

MINDEN — The Rotary Club of Minden invites all golfers and their families, community members, and friends, to participate in the Minden Rotary Giving Cup Golf Tournament on May 20, 2023 at Genoa Lakes Golf Club.

The Nashville Social Club has announced tickets are still available for The Young Dubliners, performing live in “The Swan” Music Hall on Friday, May 5.

The Carson City Kiwanis is hosting the National Day of Prayer Breakfast. Music by the PFC Praise Team. Prayers by Dr. Ken Haskins, Captain Immanuel Beeson, Christy Ramsey, Rebecca Watkins and Micheal Hurlbert. Cost to attend is $15 each and includes breakfast. Location is at the Jackpot Crossing Casino. Please RSVP by Monday, May 1st.

Turn small steps into bold strides toward a world without lung disease by walking in this year’s annual American Lung Association LUNG FORCE Walk to support the organization’s life-saving work in Nevada. The event takes place on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Idlewild Park, 1900 Idlewild Dr., Reno.

Participants can walk or run the route. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. with the walk/run starting at 8:30 a.m.

Pull out the golf clubs and get swinging at the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce's 30th Annual "Making A Difference" Golf Tournament to be held Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Arnold Palmer designed Dayton Valley Golf Course.

A crash was reported just before 6 p.m. at upper Spooner Junction on Highway 50.

Carson City responders are enroute to the scene.

A vehicle carrying four suspects in a Douglas County retail theft reached speeds of 102 mph on SR89 over Luther Pass before being stopped Thursday morning by multiple law enforcement agencies.

At approximately 11:05 a.m. on April 27, a California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer from the South Lake Tahoe office was working in Alpine County when she observed a gray van approaching from the opposite direction at a high rate of speed, estimated at 85 mph.

Carson Now reader Kim Nehrboss-Allen snapped this amazing aerial photo of the Carson River on Friday.

As can be seen in the photo, snowmelt rushing from sierras thanks to the quickly warming weather is causing the Carson River to rapidly expand, cresting banks and wetlands.

Audition dates have been extended for “Social Security” a play by Andrew Bergman. Auditions will be on Saturday, May 6, at 10:00 am at The Annex, 1572 Hwy 395 in Minden. You will meet CVCT’s new director, Toni Tomei.

New, that is to CVCT, Toni has been involved with the theatre for many years and is looking forward to directing this sophisticated comedy.

Carson City received a mutual aid request to Storey County following a crash during the Grand Prix just before 11 a.m. Saturday.

According to dispatch, an unknown age male crashed during the races which resulted in a broken arm.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, May 4 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting but do NOT plan to make public comment may watch the livestream of the Board of Supervisors meeting at https://www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191.

Carson Animal Services Initiative (CASI) would like to thank everyone who attended our Bark Whine & Dine fundraiser on April 22nd. The generosity for pets in need is truly heartwarming.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit and run involving a pedestrian that occurred in the area of Carson St and Robinson St. On 4/28/23, at about 2008 hours, a dark colored sedan was driving westbound on Robinson from Plaza St.

Photos of the vehicle along with a press release issued Saturday morning can be found here.
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A little after 8 p.m. a pedestrian hit-and-run was reported on Robinson St. near the nugget.

The victim, a 55-year-old woman, was struck and suffered a head and ankle injury according to dispatch.

Carson High Athletics is pleased to announce the hiring of Steve Nichols as the new Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Carson High School (CHS).

The Friends of the Douglas County Library Spring Book Sale will be held at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden.

Bethlehem Lutheran School would like to announce that after 41 years of service in education and 21 years as principal of Bethlehem Lutheran School, Mr. Lonnie Karges is retiring at the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

At 1 p.m. first responders were dispatched to Retail and Market on report of a crash with injury.

Deputies are on route to the area.

Two vehicles are involved and are blocking traffic.

Motorists should use caution or seek alternate routes.

Preliminary investigation revealed that on March 2, 2023, at approximately 6:17 p.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a reported crash at the location of US50 and Nye Lane in Carson City.

Upon arrival, it was determined that a pedestrian was attempting to cross US50 southbound lanes from Nye Lane not in a crosswalk. A silver Ford Explorer was traveling eastbound on US50 approaching Nye Lane.

The use of our narcotics detecting K9’s in the schools is being noticed throughout the community. I have received more feedback regarding this issue than I initially anticipated. The vast majority of the feedback has been positive. Several questions and “concerns” have arisen due to the proactive approach the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is taking in the schools. I would like to address these questions and concerns here, so they are addressed in one easy to find location.

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