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 pages of 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.

Proud owners of the rugged Ford Bronco and all of its 4-wheel drive incarnations that have spanned multiple generations will be touring the region and proudly displaying their vehicles at Mills Park in Carson City this Wednesday through Saturday.

The Reno Jazz Orchestra will present its “Creative Directions” concert on October 21, 2023, at the Nevada Museum of Art in Reno, Nevada. The two-hour performance starts at 7:30 p.m. and will showcase original compositions by contemporary composers, including current and former members of the Reno Jazz Orchestra.

The Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery has announced the Nevada Day Show, call for artists.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is taking the pledge to Paint Nevada Pink during October by offering guests special promotions to support Nevada Cancer Coalition. Paint Nevada Pink is a statewide campaign that was created by Nevada Cancer Coalition to raise awareness about the importance of breast cancer screening.

On Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a National Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoot with Registered and Hunter classes.

Registration begins at 9:00am and shooting at 10:00am – 4:30pm. Call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Everyone is invited to come!

As the winter season approaches, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is in need of new youth coats (boys & girls – all sizes) and new teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets (all sizes) for the winter season. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months.

Nevada’s senior population is growing, the percentage of residents aged 65 and older ranges from 10.5 percent to 29.8 percent, according to Truckee Meadows Regional Strategy for Housing Affordability. Many of Nevada’s seniors are faced with harsh realities as their homes age along with them, some homes even becoming unsafe or inaccessible.

The inaugural Murals and Music Festival brought live musical performances and 22 colorful murals to Carson City this weekend, adding to the capital city’s vibrant arts and culture scene.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 2, 2023 and available for one year, Nevada residents can order official license plates or souvenir plates (non-legal license plates for decoration) from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles with the special University sesquicentennial logo.

Carson City Health and Human Services is working with the Carson City School District to ensure the health and safety of students, families, employees and the community. As the flu season approaches and respiratory illnesses proliferate, Carson City is taking proactive steps to protect those at risk.

Kit Carson Toastmasters Club, founded Oct. 2, 1957, in Carson City, is marking its 66th anniversary with a special club meeting.

The Sierra Nevada Forums, in partnership with the American Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host “School Curriculum: How Is It Decided Upon and Implemented?” on Oct. 17 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City.

It was 39 degrees the morning that I write this and 30 degrees expected before the week is out — autumn is definitely here. I shut down my vegetable garden.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two people Friday after a search of a vehicle led to the discovery of 127 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of heroin, a Nevada ID forgery lab and several blank identification cards.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 2-8, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Save the date for Wednesday, October 11, 2023! The EmployNV Business Hub is hosting the Quad-County Job Fair with employers from Churchill County, Douglas County, City of Carson City, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County.

Local, national and international artists will create more than 20 murals live throughout the capital city.

CottonSeed Company presents our Annual Vintage and Made Market paired with our Fall Family and Friends Photo Shoot.

Nearly 700 top all-breed dogs from across the nation will line up for conformation obedience, rally trials and the coveted AKC National Owner-Handled competition this Saturday and Sunday at Fuji Park in Carson City.

Get an early start on your holiday wish list at the Pre-Christmas Toy Demonstration hosted by the Toysmith at the Nevada State Museum on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse.

Carson High School (CHS) crowned Anna Turner and Lucas Wold as the 2023 Homecoming Queen and King. A short coronation ceremony was held on the football field during halftime of Friday’s matchup against the Wooster Colts. Additionally, prior to the start of the game, CHS also honored the 2023 Football Hall of Fame inductees.

The speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Ron Pardini, PhD, emeritus professor of biochemistry at the University of Nevada-Reno. Dr. Pardini will tell the story of his decades-long quest to find effective nutritional approaches to cancer therapy. The scientific advances that resulted hold great promise for the future of health care.