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The Carson City Downtown Candy Crawl is back. Trick or Treat Downtown at participating businesses. Member businesses in the Downtown Business Association are hosting their 6th annual Candy Crawl on Tuesday, Oct. 31st. This event is free and gives families a safe, fun and centrally-located option for Trick or Treating.

Once a month the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater in Carson City hosts rising stars in the songwriting world from both near and far. Season 3 the series starts Saturday, Nov. 4 featuring Spike McGuire and Rachael McElhiney.

What is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Apostles, and described in the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

Be sure to don your cutest costumes or your scariest masks Tuesday, Oct. 31 for the capital city tradition of trick-or-treating at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.

The Nevada Division of Insurance is reminding all Nevadans that there is still time to register for the Public Forum on Auto Insurance Rates happening this Wednesday, Nov. 1.

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association 2023 Classes 5A, 3A and 2A Sta

The Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association 2023 Classes 5A, 3A and 2A State boys and girls cross country meets are scheduled to be contested Saturday, Nov. 4 at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno.

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn about the need for a community-based Children's Advocacy Center in Carson City. Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Lieutenant Craig Lowe will lead the presentation which will also cover how interested persons can get involved.

The meeting takes place Tuesday, Oct. 31 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 West King Street, Carson City. The public is invited to attend.

A multi-year investigation, "Operation Bear Trap" resulted in the arrest Monday of a third member of a gang operating in South Lake Tahoe and the 76th arrest since the investigation began.

Christmas tree cutting permits will be available Wednesday, Nov. 1 on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts and Monday, Nov. 6 for the Lake Tahoe Basin, the U.S. Forest Service announced.

On Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a National Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoot with Lewis and Hunter classes. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and shooting at 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Everyone is invited to come!

Fantastic color and light on the Carson River early Monday morning in Carson City.

A 36-year-old man was arrested Saturday for multiple alleged felony drug offenses including selling a controlled substance in the presence of a child, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Don’t miss Disney’s high-flying, supercalifragilistic adventure with everyone's favorite nanny this November! Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company’s production of “Mary Poppins” will captivate and entertain audiences.

The history of how this magical novel about Mary Poppins became a smashing film and musical was a struggle that nearly didn’t happen.

Attention musicians: The Carson City Symphony, conducted by David Bugli, will begin rehearsals for the 40th annual Holiday Treat Concert on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 6:20 to 8:30 p.m., at the Carson High School band/orchestra room, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City.

I’m deathly afraid of bedbugs myself, and even turned down a chance to compete in the 1964 Olympic Games because I could not face the possibility of a bedbug nibbling on my toenails in Tokyo on the night before the diving finals.

The entire Mountain Park community gets into Halloween unlike any other district in Carson City. This is especially so at the home of Tina Mayberry.

Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Please join us for a cocktail party while we pay tribute to founder Janice Ayres and honor CareLaw Attorney, Lora Myles.

The Carson City Senior Center is hosting a fundraising opportunity to raise $10,000 for the Meals on Wheels program. Every cent donated to Meals on Wheels will be doubled by the generosity of John McDougall of the Pay It Forward Project Fund, held at the Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation, with a maximum matching grant of $5,000.

Nashville Social Club the award-winning southern restaurant, hip lounge, and live music venue, is thrilled to announce a special Thanksgiving Weekend concert featuring multi-Grammy nominated slide guitarist Roy Rogers and his band The Delta Rhythm Kings.

Katarina Klatt is an exceptional student-athlete whose achievements both in the pool and the classroom have set her apart as an outstanding individual. She has made a remarkable mark at Carson High School, boasting an impressive 4.9-grade point average, which is a testament to her commitment to academic excellence.

Here's another look at Nevada Day parade entries from Saturday in downtown Carson City. See more photos here and here.

The setting Hunter's moon at sunrise also brings out a balloon launch north of Dayton early Sunday morning. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.

With a focus on the youth vaping epidemic and health consequences, Carson City Juvenile Services will host a Parent Education Night on Monday, Oct. 30.

The full Hunter's Moon peaked on Saturday night, Oct. 28, capping an eventful Nevada Day celebration in Carson City.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 29 through Nov. 5, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

There will be brief closures on I-580 between northern Carson City and Washoe Valley Sunday morning, Oct. 29 from 6:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Carson City, Carson Valley, and Virginia City have been selected by Travel Nevada to pursue a shared Cultural Corridor project that will help to build our regional tourism economy and support local arts, culture, history, and heritage.

Mason Valley Gem and Mineral Club Lapidary Auction

It's almost here! The Annual Mason Valley (Yerington) Gem and Mineral Club Auction. Lots of cool rocks, slabs and geodes and lapidary crafts! Don't miss out on this exciting auction! Help support this family friendly organization. Click on the flyer above for information.

Happy Nevada Day, Carson City! Enjoy these photos taken during the 2023 Nevada Day Parade.

Just because the parade is over doesn’t mean the fun is! Head down to Stewart and Telegraph behind the Nugget for family friendly fun!

There are a number of vendors, multiple bounce houses, a put-put golf course, live music from Burning Man art cars, face painting, Cotton Candy Clouds art stations and bunny cuddles, and so much more!

Carson City Sheriff's Office Leads the Parade

The Nevada Day celebration began with a helicopter air lifted American Flag flown over Carson City as the National Anthem plays while the Carson City Sheriff's Office leads the parade down Carson Street.

Are you ready for your new best friend? Animal adoptions by the Nevada Humane Society are taking place throughout the parade as well as offering.

There are a number of animals available including kittens, puppies and adult dogs.

Fifteen members, age 70 and over, participated in the 3rd annual Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club (GLLGC) Senior Cup Tournament at the Lakes course in September.

The 50th annual Single-Jack Rock Drill competition has officially begun! Head down anytime during the parade or right after to watch the drillers at their work.

To learn more, click here.

The countdown continues, and the day of days — the 85th Nevada Day Parade — will be this very Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 in Carson City. Take a look at all of the events happening throughout the weekend.

Happy (almost) Nevada Day, Carson City! The balloons are readying, the runners are stretching, the floaters are floating, and attendees are making sure their wooly socks and hand warmers are ready to go!

Let's take a look at the parade line up for tomorrow! For all of the Nevada Day events, you can see our weekend events round up, or our specific Parade Day events here.

This year, for those who can't make it down to the parade route on Saturday for the Nevada Day Parade, don't fret: you won't miss the action!

A livestream of the parade will be taking place from beginning to end on the Nevada Day Facebook page.

The Nevada Day Powwow will return Friday through Sunday, Oct. 27-29, at the Robert Crowell Multi-Purpose Athletic Center, 1860 Russell Way in Carson City.

Dating back to the 1960s, the first gathering occurred on the Carson Colony grounds. As the years passed, the gathering had its bad and good years.

Thirty-five years running. We are excited and thankful, as always, to put on one of our signature races and be part of the Nevada Day weekend. This is a classic road course through the streets of west Carson City. Costumes are HIGHLY encouraged.

This year's theme is Home Means Nevada so be creative and be part of the fun. An annual event since 1989, the Nevada Day Classic is an 8K run and a 2-mile run/walk that kicks off Nevada Day and sends runners/walkers through the beautiful, historic West Side of Carson City and a finish down the main drag with spectators lining the way.

Jump-start your Nevada Day with a brisk run or walk through the streets of beautiful Carson City. Don’t let cold toes be the unnerving end to your Nevada Day fun.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be J. Kyle Dalpe, Ph.D., president of Western Nevada College. Dr. Dalpe has worked in higher education for more than 27 years supporting student access and success. In March 2023, he was appointed President of Western Nevada College (WNC), a rural community college with campuses in Carson City, Fallon and Minden, after serving more than a year in an interim capacity. He previously served as Provost and Senior Vice President at WNC, overseeing academic affairs, finance and student services.

When Diego Fuentez first moved to Reno to attend the University of Nevada in 2017, he had never really heard of the Nevada Day Parade.

He had been living in Vegas prior to his move to the north, and was impressed by the university’s diverse opportunities in music.

He joined the marching band, and experienced the Nevada Day Parade firsthand without realizing the scope of the day.

“I thought, wow, this is extremely cool,” Fuentez said. “I was able to do it once, but it made a lasting impression.”

Battle Born Nevada Day Event Details for Michael Hohl RV

Get your FREE Raffle Ticket from the Michael Hohl RV folks in the parade and bring it to the RV Center to win prizes, enjoy sweet treats and have a blast in our photo booth! Free Family Event - Saturday October 28 from Noon to 4pm.

Douglas County parents, teachers, and staff have made their opinions known about the much beloved Superintendent Keith Lewis. Hours of public comment at several board meetings have supported Lewis who found himself at odds with the new members of the board and the new legal counsel for the district.

Happy Friday, Carson City, and say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Shrek!

Ever dreamt of having your very own friendly ogre? Shrek's no swamp-dwelling fairy tale character, but he sure is a lovable, big-hearted dog searching for his forever home!

This larger-than-life guy has a personality as big as his namesake, with a penchant for bones and a love for car rides. At first, our gentle giant can be a tad wary of strangers - perhaps he's just waiting for his own fairy tale adventure to begin.

Thursday 8 Ball BCA Scotch Doubles Pool League
18 week Summer Pool League Session
Carson City Division August 2023
Week 12 of 18
(1) 1 Hit Wonders (Ed’s Doghouse) 9/2 (win/loss) Games played: 60/39
(2) 2 For The Road (Homegrown Bowl) 8/3 (win/loss) Games played: 60/39
(3) The Nevada Aces (Homegrown Bowl) 7/3 (win/loss) Games played: 55/35
(4) Over The Hill Hill (Homegrown Bowl) 7/3 (win/loss) Games played: 48/42
(5) Shake N Bake (Homegrown Bowl) 5/6 (win/loss) Games played: 50/49
(6) Double Trouble (Homegrown Bowl) 5/6 (win/loss) Games played: 41/58

While the Carson Valley region is known for its beautiful, sprawling golf courses, it’s also known for another reason: Dealing with freezing or wintery weather for nearly half the year.

For avid golfers, this can be a bit of a challenge, but no more with the Swing 395 Indoor Golf Club.

The Northern Nevada Independent Electrical Contractors are hosting a Chili and Soup Cook Off at Carson High School, 1111 North Saliman Road, Thursday, November 2, at 5:30 p.m.

The proceeds from this event will support Carson High's Capitol FFA Chapter. Cost to enter a dish in the contest is $10 per entry.

The Carson Mall in downtown Carson City has fun for all ages planned this Nevada Day. Anchoring the end of the parade, the Carson Mall will be a hub of festivities including the annual hot air balloon launch, the 50th Annual World Championship Single Jack Rock Drilling Contest, cornhole tournaments, live music and the annual Trading Post and Artisan’s Market.

UPDATE: 743PM: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol responded Thursday evening to a vehicle rollover in the southbound lane of I-580 near North Carson Street. The incident is also causing delays in the northbound lane due to a debris field and a second crash nearby.

Auditions, song, dance,

Did you know that Santa and Mrs. Claus had to apply for their jobs? Have you heard about the 12 Pains of Christmas? Plus there’s a whole new take on ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas that you didn’t expect.

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