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Meet Peaches, Catmandu’s cat of the week. This sweet girl is an absolute peach.
Less than 4 years old, she's a long-haired white cat with a black mask and tail. She is currently sporting a lion cut as she was horribly matted when she came to Catmandu. Although she is a full-figured girl, she is absolutely adorable with her haircut.

This workshop will demonstrate the hand building and subtractive technique of sculpting the reclining figure. Students will create through visual demonstrations. The reclining figure has played a prominent role in art history from Titian and Georgione.

Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the day away with free country dance lessons from the amazing DJ Jeremy McGuigan & Sara B Dancin'!

In this fun 4-Week class you’ll get an introduction to pottery that includes the three basic hand building techniques and glazing. Time is 2 to 4 p.m., Oct. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 30.

Get ready to unleash your darkest nightmares on the silver screen! The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados, this is your chance to craft a tale of terror that will haunt audiences long after the credits roll.

Join the BAC pottery team Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and do a little shopping while helping to support
our worthy cause. A percentage of student sales will go back to the studio in addition to a raffle of student donated pottery. The rising costs of supplies have made us cut back on some favorite glazes. AND THIS WILL HELP US BRING THEM BACK!

Join the fun in this fabulous and creative class Sept. 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class 6:30 to 9 p.m, as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Paranormal Investigation, Haunted places

Join us for a thrilling adventure at Haunted Hills, Mills & Depots 2024! Immerse yourself in the history and mysteries of the Haunted Comstock. This is a fundraiser for The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.

Evacuation Update for the Davis Fire for September 12th

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

Soroptimist International of Carson City has its Fall Fun Bunco fundraiser scheduled for October 10th. The event will include a baked potato bar with all the fixings, salad and a no host bar starting at 5:30pm. The event will be held at the Elks Club, 515 N Nevada Street in Carson City. The cost of the event is $35 and reservations will be required by October 3rd at sicarsoncity@gmail.com. Questions may be directed to Maureen Mason at masonrus3@gmail.com or by calling 530/598-2956. Soroptimist is a 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to empowering the lives of women and girls.

UPDATE 2 pm Thursday:

Courtesy of Washoe County Sheriff

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

This week's pet of the week is Grammy. Grammy is a 9-year-old Pit Bull Terrier Mix and the sweetest of the golden girls. Grammy came to us as a stray, so we are still learning her true colors.

In a joint effort to assist families affected by the Davis Fire, Sierra Pacific Credit Union has teamed up with the Reno Cigar Lions Club’s Computers for Kids program. Together, they are working to provide much-needed technology for children and families who have been displaced. Sierra Pacific Credit Union is accepting donations of working PCs, laptops, and computer accessories at all three of its Reno branches.

The morning briefing is out as of 9 a.m. Thursday, during which officials said crews on scene kept containment on all sides of the fire. Those evacuated from Washoe Valley have been allowed to return.

Good morning, Carson Now readers, here’s our update for Thursday morning.

Outlook on the Davis Fire is positive but is dependent entirely on the weather, according to fire officials during a Wednesday press conference that included officials from Washoe County, Truckee Meadows Fire, NV Energy and more.

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, however, all active fires are currently within containment lines, which so far, have all been holding.

UPDATE 330PM: The NV Energy outage has grown to 2,635 customers in Carson City without power. NV Energy earlier had advised that it was canceling its Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) watch for south Carson City, Genoa and Glenbrook areas but did advise outages are possible today due to weather events.
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Several buildings were destroyed during Saturday's blaze from the Davis Fire in the old 395 corridor in Washoe City. The area was shut down for some time in part due to downed power lines which have since been removed.

I've been taking my dogs to beautiful Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City for nine years and have seen many, many coyotes.

NV Energy says it has canceled a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch for Genoa, south Carson City and Glenbrook "due to updated weather forecasts in these areas."

Students, Teachers Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with Events
Carson City students and teachers celebrate passion and creativity for National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 9-13, during instruction time, at lunch and before and after school.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of grand larceny, obtaining money under false pretenses and obtaining or using an ID of another person, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of numerous emails sent to Douglas County residents in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money by threatening means.

Join Messy Kids Art School for Grandparents & Kids Day. Grandparents, bring the grand babies down for an easy Sunday morning at the studio! Each family ticket includes 1 wooden photo frame and printed photo from our Photo Booth area, coffee and two doughnuts. Pricing: $20 per grandparent/grandchild group all ages welcome.

The City of Las Vegas posted on social media that fire crews are headed to Reno to help support fire stations while crews continue to battle the Davis Fire.

Harry Potter Party, Halloween Party, Kids Activities

Calling and Wizards and Witches! We are hosting our second annual Messy Kids Magical Celebration, aka “Harry Potter Party!”

Attendees will enjoy Wand Crafting, Flying Key Creating, Potions Mixing and more!

This year we are excited to announce that our local food truck, Fun With Food will be parked outside our doors and serving up a custom Harry Potter Themed menu with Pizza, Handmade Pasta and more!

Please register ahead with our Messy Kids Art School booking site or in person at the studio.

Times and pricing:
Ages 2-14 $20 per attendee
1 & under free, Adults free

UPDATE 2:13PM: Carson Now's Kelsey Penrose reports from the field Wednesday afternoon where it is breezy but blue skies. She advises people to not let down their guard down or have a false sense of security as wind is expected to pick up later this afternoon. See her video report here.
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UPDATE 10:52AM: Approximately 2,379 customers remain without power, according to NV Energy.
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Firefighters on the Davis Fire achieved 31 percent containment overnight on the west side of the fire. Firefighters are bracing for gusty winds today, which has prompted a rare PDS Red Flag Warning.
Here is the latest Davis Fire update for Wednesday morning from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. We will update this report as more information comes in.

Vehicles traveling US-395 Alt From Eastlake Boulevard to I-580 take note, vehicles over 9 feet are prohibited due to gusty winds. Today, as we repair I-580 guardrail posts burned by the Davis Fire, our thoughts remain with first responders and all community members impacted. Stay vigilant, stay informed and stay safely away from the fire area. Find fire-related highway closures, and all highway conditions, at NVRoads.com.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is actively working on a master plan for John D. Winters Centennial Park. A master plan acts as a guide for future projects by establishing a long-term plan for the entire sports complex.

As of Wednesday morning, additional evacuation warning zones have been added throughout South Reno. As of 11 a.m., evacuation warnings have extended as far north as McCarren and Kietzke, while the area west of 395 including the Summit Mall is included.

Here is the latest video report of the Davis Fire. We will provide updates as to the fire size, wind, evacuations and more as they become available.

Ana Marroquin is a beacon of excellence at Carson High School, radiating a unique sparkle that ignites from within. With a remarkable GPA of 4.9 and a ranking of 9th in her class of more than 500 students, Ana's academic achievements are only the beginning of her story.

Back for my September installment of the "Classic Rock Experience" at Bella Vita Bistro in Carson City. I'll be featuring classic songs from the 60's on up. Along with me will be LindaRae King, a powerful soulful singer. Reservations strongly advised. 775-515-4300.

Kids & Horses in Douglas County has space available for their upcoming fall sessions for Connected Horse (R). The first fall session starts on Sept. 14. These workshops are free for participants, and are open to people living with dementia and their care partners.

StorWise Self Storage is offering a helpful gesture for those affected by the Davis fire, providing the first month free at any seven of their Northern Nevada locations can be a significant relief for evacuees who might need temporary storage for their belongings while they navigate the aftermath of the fire.

UPDATE: Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol responded Wednesday morning to a vehicle crash on Highway 50 East and Flint Drive.

Luella Joanne Arnold, born December 30, 1937, to Roy and Wanda Eaton (Swink), passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 15, 2024.

While containment grew to 31 percent on the Davis Fire, gusty winds will be a factor, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a rare PDS Red Flag Warning, also known as "Potentially Dangerous Situation" Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the Sierra Front.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is this evening, Wednesday September 11, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Based on extensive discussions with public safety officials and considering the erratic behavior seen from the Davis Fire and deteriorating conditions, all schools in the Washoe County School District will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Roads, Local roads, Kimmerling Road, Gardnerville, Gardnerville Ranchos

Anyone who travels down Kimmerling Road knows how bad it was. As you got closer to Tilman, it became an obstacle course around the sunken manhole covers. Somehow, the recent paving project made it worse.

There will be a community meeting at 7 p.m. tonight, Tuesday, that will provide Davis Fire updates. It will feature the Complex Incident Command team, including a meteorologist and fire behavior team. It will be at 7 p.m.

Expecting couples who are 32 weeks pregnant or less are invited to join our free six-week virtual childbirth preparation course, taking place from Oct. 9 to Oct. 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City and Nevadaland Productions invite you to immerse yourself in the world of cinema and celebrate the art of filmmaking at the Comstock Film Festival.

The allied command agencies working on the Davis Fire have ordered a Complex Incident Management Team for the fire that has been burning in the Washoe Valley since Sept. 7, 2024. The fire has burned 5,596 acres and is zero percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon. The command team was authorized by the National Interagency Coordination Center and National Incident Management System.

A man was arrested for suspicion of conspiracy, extortion and exploitation of an elderly person following an elder scam investigation by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Meet others from the community for conversation and real connection.

Check out the CONNECTIONS gatherings at Sparks Public Library every 1st Friday of the Month at 1:00PM.

CONNECTIONS brings people together from all walks of life and all ages to hear and share stories, engage in conversation, and learn from the experiences of one another.

Doors open for the Harris Debate Watch Party at 5 pm tonight at the Nashville Social Club in Carson City.

Meet others from the community for conversation and real connection.

Due to popular demand, CONNECTIONS gatherings will now be held two times per month — Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm.

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