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The 28th Annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School is this Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Here’s some helpful information to know before you arrive:

UPDATE 10AM: Power has been fully restored around Carson City, according to NV Energy.
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More than 650 NV Energy customers in Carson City were without power Friday morning due to multiple outage areas. The cause of the outage is under investigation.

A fire late Thursday night heavily damaged the historic Fox Hotel and two other buildings at the corner of Main and Gate Street in Dayton.

Hello fellow Silver Staters and happy Friday from the capital city. We're two weeks away from the Nevada Day celebration. Enjoy the crisp mornings, changing leaves and, of course, the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, which is underway. The latest clue is below.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Elizabeth Mercedes Krause, Democratic candidate for Nevada District 2 of the US House of Representatives. In the June 14 Democratic primary, Mercedes came in first with 47% of the vote out of a field of seven candidate. In the November 8 four-way general election, she will face off against Republican incumbent Mark Amodei as well as Independent American Russell Best and Libertarian Darryl Baber. Early voting begins on Saturday, October 22nd.

TomTom is a big bundle of love that needs a forever home and a person to call his own. Don’t let his size fool you, once this big boy is comfortable with you, he is just a marshmallow in tuxedo fur.

Candidate for Nevada Attorney General, Sigal Chattah, will be speaking at our next general meeting on October 19, 2022 at 5:30 pm. See flyer for details.

Lace up runners! The Carson Middle School Cross Country Team had the opportunity to learn about lift and hot air displacement Thursday morning.

Capital Kids will be holding a Parents Night Out at the Carson City Community Center for children in kindergarten to 5th grade from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14.

Spots are filling up, so please make sure to sign up soon. If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Menendez at 775-283-7428 or amenendez@carson.org.

Halloween begins early as the Carson City Classic Cinema Club 2nd Unit presents the 10 horror films created by local amateur filmmakers for this year's Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition.

Join the Dayton Branch Library on Friday, Oct. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., for their annual trunk or treat event! This year is sure to delight as the library is expecting to fill their parking lot with over 30 decorated trunks!

The incomparable John Doe is set to thrill his ardent fans when he hits Northern Nevada with his Folk Trio this Saturday, Oct. 15 at Nashville Social Club, Carson City.

Dress up the kiddos and pups in their finest Halloween costumes and come to MidTown Marketplace on Friday October 28th from 3pm-7pm for a fun indoor and free Trick Or Treating event. We have over 30 vendor booths that are decorated and supplied with goodies for both kids and dogs. Dogs must be leashed at all times. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St, in Carson City.

The Nevada Builders Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Nevada Builders Alliance, will host two events on Saturday, Oct. 29 during the annual Nevada Day Parade. The events include a Nevada Day breakfast buffet at Red’s Old 395 Grill from 6 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. and the new “Beers by the Bank” next to Bank Saloon.

If you haven't already visited Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park & Interpretive Trails on Rifle Range Road, this coming Sunday is the best time to check it out. All are welcome! The Park's 18 hole Stadium course is the No. 1 ranked course in Nevada and the region on the Udisc App.

MidTown Marketplace presents our Fall DIY Class, learn how to make Felted Pumpkins! This very fun and interactive class will be held at MidTown Marketplace, 104 Corbett Street in Carson City on Sunday, November 6th from 10am-12pm.

UPDATE: The area has been cleared and there is no threat. The device was verified as a novelty item, said Sheriff Furlong.
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An unknown device found at a storage facility shed in the area of Saliman and 5th Street in Carson City prompted a precautionary evacuation of homes in the area early Thursday afternoon, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Monica, a local DJ from Carson City Community Radio Station KNVC 95.1 FM had the pleasure of interviewing Fee Waybill of the band The Tubes. The Tubes "Outside Inside Tour" is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of their album that included their popular song "She's A Beauty" They will be performing at The Alpine in Reno on Oct. 27.

Listen to part of the interview on Monica's Show, The Awesome 80's, Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 p.m. on 95.1 FM or listen live at KNVC.org.

Where else in the world can you learn about the great Leonardo da Vinci and the universe above you in one night? At Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory on Saturday, Oct. 15, of course!

The success of the Campagni Cares program truly relies on the community to bring forward valuable organizations in our area, teaching the community about the variety of resources and opportunities we have in our area.

This month, the selected recipient is truly unique: utilizing horses to teach vulnerable youth to become the most capable version of themselves. Through their programming, they are taught skills to help them cope with challenging life situations and experience a happier, healthier, more productive future.

UPDATE: A fire overnight severely damaged a North Minnesota Street building located in the west side of Carson City's historic district.

On October 12, 2022, at 1207 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigation Detectives located a suspicious vehicle the parking lot of Pioneer Casino located at 1705 Highway 50 Alternate in Fernley. Detectives conducted surveillance of the vehicle determined that it was reported stolen.

Happy Thursday fellow Silver Staters as we begin to round the corner headed toward the weekend and ever closer to the Nevada Day celebratation in Carson City. October is a wonderful month as the days get shorter, the nights are cooler, the leaves are exploding in color and, of course, the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is underway. The latest clue is below.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Wuthering Heights” (1939) on Tuesday, November 1, 2002 at the BAC Black Box Theater, at 449 West King Street.

Be sure to come early as you will be entering the building through the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame display and patrons are even allowed to play the pin ball machines, so come early and bring lots of extra quarters!

Doors open at 5:30 pm; after film trivia and discussion the film will begin at 6:30. The movie will start at the usual time of 7 p.m.

On Thursday, the Nevada Department of Transportation will launch an enhanced 511 NV Travel Information system providing improved Nevada highway information.

Pink Elephant Kitchen, the newest Thai restaurant in Carson City, is back open on the storefront after being temporarily closed for the farmer’s market, according to owner Birdie Harthano.

The Carson City Host Lions Club will celebrate the 90th anniversary of its founding on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino with a Gala and banquet. Special guest speaker, Past International Director George L. “Mick” Barrus, will address the group.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is hosting a grand re-opening celebration at the Prison Hill OHV Area on Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m. to noon.

The Nevada Artists Association is accepting entries for the Nevada Day Show on October 22 from 10AM-1PM.

Nevada outdoor recreation partners are excited to announce the launch of Nevada Trail Finder, a free, web-based mapping resource designed to help Nevadans and visitors discover thousands of miles of trails across Nevada’s abundant public lands and waterways.

Most people probably look at comic book and see the colorful characters, the eye-catching title or perhaps how worn the pages are which symbolize all the love bestowed upon them.
That’s not the case for comic book enthusiast, Matt Bruback.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence will hold its annual Light after Dark Walk/Run this Saturday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. at Riverview Park in Carson City.

This annual fall event takes advantage of our beautiful Northern Nevada scenic outdoors, incorporating the cause of aiding victims of domestic violence with fitness and advocacy.

In observance of the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9-15, 2022, local firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog made special appearances and presentations at several elementary schools in the Carson City School District.

Two were arrested Tuesday for alleged felony possession of a controlled substance and other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on October 22, 2022, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Ladies Day Fun Shoot from 9:00am to 5:30pm. Fees will be discounted for ladies all day and ladies who wear pink will receive on free round of twenty-five targets on a course of their choice.

Happy Wednesday and cheers to the Silver State as the countdown continues to the Nevada Day celebration. October is a wonderful month as the days get shorter, the nights are cooler, the leaves are exploding in color and, of course, the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt is underway. The latest clue is below.

CARSON CITY — New Nevada residents can transfer their out-of-state driver license or ID and apply for voter registration without an appointment at the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) Teacher Adrienne Wiggins was honored Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, as one of the five statewide finalists for the Nevada Teacher of the Year, recognized by the Nevada Department of Education.

Although Western Nevada College’s ROADS program is in its infancy, the employment educational retraining project is already changing and bettering lives.

Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio in Carson City is offering a Christmas Ornament workshop all month long for the month of October. No appointments necessary, drop into the studio during normal business hours and get set up to become a Christmas potter. This workshop is $35 per person or $100 for a family of four.

Two backpacks full of emergency supplies sit ready for action in the room next to Robin and Shawn Grayshield’s garage.

As a wildland firefighter who has lived in Carson City, Nevada, for more than 40 years, Robin has seen people who arrived at a shelter with nothing but the clothes on their back — “not even money in the wallet,” he said. “I knew that I never wanted to be put in that situation.”

Eddie Rojas remembered the scene as if from the worst possible movie imaginable at Sunrise Hospital the morning of October 2.

Mike Kunz and Stephen Hipp, co-chairmen of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce Veterans Dinner, announced that US Congressman Mark Amodei will be the featured speaker at the Chamber's 5th Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner.

NSP at Night

A one night only opportunity has arrived. Spend Halloween night for a really special Ghost Walk at the historic, and dare we say spooky, Nevada State Prison in Carson City.

This year the Brewery Arts Center's Off Our Rockers with the Baby Boomer Band has been performing early rock n' roll songs all around the Carson City area.

CARSON CITY — The United States Treasury announced Tuesday it has approved up to $112.9 million for Nevada’s State Small Business Credit Initiative.

QUINCY, Calif. (October 11, 2022) — Plumas Bank is inviting the community to snap and submit their best photography as part of their “Community Pride” photo contest. Elected winners will have their work showcased at local Plumas Bank branches and receive up to $150 in prize cash.

Carson City’s “Capital Toastmasters” is holding a special “Open House” Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Black Bear Diner.

“Capital Toastmasters” is Carson City’s Premier place where individuals can practice and overcome their fear of public speaking in a friendly, supportive environment.

Two were arrested Monday for possession of scheduled 2 drugs with intent to sell among other alleged offenses, including a habitual felon offender enhancement for one of the two booked, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office arrest report.

Happy October and cheers to all you Silver Staters as the countdown continues to Nevada Day. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt. The latest clue is below.

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