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Please join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce as we tour the William N. Pennington Dayton Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley and check out the progress on the new playground - Thursday, October 20, 2022, 5:30pm - 7pm.

We Thin Veilers are hosting our third "Drive By Trick Or Treating" event on Monday October 31, a' Community Safe Halloween' for Children and Adults.

Drive your little ones to this event and join in the fun as their treats are handed to them via a scarrrry net from a very scarrrry Halloween figure.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Department of Health and Human Services announced Wednesday that in coordination with Gov. Steve Sisolak and Attorney General Aaron Ford, a task force will be created to address the increasing rates of fatal and non-fatal overdoses.

Carson City Symphony Association, beginning its 39th season, joins thousands of arts organizations and communities across the nation to celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month throughout October.

To Our Wonderful Community,

The Greenhouse Project Board, Staff and Action Committee, extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated in our “Grateful Harvest Dinner 13 Years Strong,” Sept. 19 at Nashville Social Club, Carson City.

Despite a slight year-to-year dip, Nevada’s legal cannabis industry still reported nearly $1 billion in taxable sales over the last fiscal year, with a sizable chunk transferred to the state’s education budget.

Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio is hosting a Sgraffito Method Workshop Friday, Oct. 14, at the studio in the Carson City Mall. This workshop will take place from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. and costs $85 per person. No prior pottery experience is necessary.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Wednesday morning to a report of a possible arson in the 1100 block of Beverly Drive, the Autumn Village senior apartments.

Carson City voters will be asked whether or not to continue the five-cent per gallon diesel tax first implemented in 2020 to help fund road maintenance projects in the capital city which has long suffered pavement deterioration and huge funding deficits.

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

We're onto the second clue - I have some guesses, what about you?

Reno Jazz Orchestra to Perform at Nevada Museum of Art

The Reno Jazz Orchestra will present “Creative Directions in Jazz” at the Nevada Museum of Art on October 21, 2022. The program is presented as part of UPSTAGE: A Literary and Performing Art Series supported by the Nightingale Family Foundation and the Williams Foundation. The concert will showcase original compositions by contemporary composers.

Nightly lane and shoulder closures will begin Sunday, Oct. 9 on U.S. 50 in eastern Carson City as the Nevada Department of Transportation reconstructs an existing walking and biking path for enhanced mobility and safety.

The Carson City School District is accepting applications from parents to fill one (1) parent vacancy on the district’s Family Life Advisory Committee.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Youth Cadet program will be hosting its annual pancake breakfast fundraiser, this Saturday, Oct. 8th from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sheriffs Office; 911 East Musser Street.

Hello Carson City! Say hello to our newest pet of the week, Cream Puff!

The once Spicy now very sweet Cream Puff is in need of a happy home. Cream Puff first came to the Nevada Humane Society Carson City Animal Shelter as a kitten in March of 2020, and was adopted by a wonderful lady who loved him very, very much.

Shoppers at 2021 Heavenly Holiday Faire

The cool weather means the Holidays are not far behind. One long time valley tradition is the Heavenly Holiday Faire at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerline Lane, Gardnerville. The Faire is one day only on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 from 9 am - 4 pm.

MAMMOTH LAKES, Calif. — The Carson Senator's Cycling cross country mountain bike team raced to a 4th place overall finish Monday at the High Sierra Showdown in Mammoth Lakes.

Lyon County Sheriff's Office has initiated a Code Red response for a man reported missing in the Dayton area.

In 1946, a casino opened on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe that would go through several changes and owners as it expanded into what was most recently known as the Lakeside Inn and Casino.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office booked five people into its detention center of the past few days for misdemeanor bench warrants.

Douglas County 4-H Information Night is Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30-6:30 pm at the United Methodist Church on 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.

Come see what we have to offer. We have clubs in livestock, equestrian (with or without a horse), baking, hiking, shooting sports and more!

How should development be managed? What about housing affordability? And what will be done to improve roads, conserve water and reduce homelessness?

These are some of the questions facing candidates for the Carson City Board of Supervisors, the governing body that oversees everything in the capital city from local ordinances to sign design.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking assistance in identifying persons of interest regarding credit card fraud.

Happy October and happy Nevada Day month my fellow Silver Staters. It's a wonderful time, full of changing leaves, pumpkin spice and the annual Nevada Day Treasure Hunt.

The first clue has arrived so let's jump right in!

The Carson High School Blue Thunder Marching Band won first place in the AA Band Division at the Galena Performance of Champions field show tournament in Reno this past weekend.

If you are unable to ride a traditional two-wheeled mountain bike because of an injury or disability, perhaps a three-wheeled adaptive mountain bike is the ticket to get you out on the trails!

Register today!
https://carsoncityturkeytrot.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=11416

An event the WHOLE family will enjoy!

Several events to choose for the day, from the 5K (3.1 miles) run / walk, 8K (5 miles) or the Gobble Wobble Kids Fun Run!

EVENT SHIRTS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS- there will be NO SAME DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE this year.

We will have a running race time clock.

PUMPKIN PIES AND MEDALS GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 FINISHERS FOR EACH RACE (8k/ 5k/ and kids race)

Recently we took a trip to Flathead Lake, Montana to visit friends. While there, we experienced an influx of large (almost 3/4-inch) nasty-looking bugs that descended upon us, literally, every afternoon. There were dozens on the deck, the railings, and any other surface available.

As Carson City seniors prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment, many need information about coverage, plans, and options to make the best, informed decision.

On September 27, 2022 at approximately 8:47 p.m., Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to 100 block of King Court in Fernley for a missing person report. The family of Buddy Yoscovitch, 45, reported he had left home on Sept. 23, 2022 and had not returned home.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce the Lions International Peace Poster Contest is now open for local entries.

Open house for all ages at Healthy Communities 30,000 sq ft greenhouse

The public is warmly invited to an open house at the Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative greenhouse at 175 River Road, Dayton, Nev., on Saturday, October 8 from 10am-1pm. The free event kicks off October as Farm-to-School month, an annual celebration of food education.

CARSON CITY — As of Sept. 30, more than 9,400 Nevadans have enrolled for the digital ArrayRx prescription discount card announced by Gov. Steve Sisolak in late September.

On Sunday, October 2, 2022, at approximately 6:00 pm, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies were patrolling U.S. Highway 395 in Gardnerville when they conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a silver Mercedes-Benz for a registration violation.

The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team fall prescribed fire program may begin as early as Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Conditions and weather permitting, California State Parks is scheduled to conduct understory burning on approximately 21 acres in Sugar Pine Point State Park on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore.

A 53-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of DUI second offense and open container, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Celebrating nearly three decades of turning the round, orange members of the squash family into memorable Halloween carving traditions, Seeliger Elementary School in Carson City will host its 28th annual Pumpkin Patch Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022.

The Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs each month that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. Programs are offered for free and all you have to do is register online.

UPDATE MONDAY: No explosives were found at the North Sutro Terrace residence and the Douglas County Bomb Squad has been released, said Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong. The road restriction has been lifted.
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The Carson City Sheriff's Office is investigating a situation in the North Sutro Terrace area that began Sunday evening where a juvenile suffered non-life threatening burns to his body, according to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

The American Association of University Women, Capital Branch, will feature an in-person presentation Tuesday by Ian Smith from Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to political depolarization. All are welcome.

A good friend drove an hour to have lunch with me in my kitchen. I can’t speak for him, but I’ve been in a good mood since. There are some health-giving qualities about one-on-one conversations that elevate them to the realm of tonics. Think back to how fun it was to talk to a friend as a child with two cans and a string.

Carolynn Chamlee of Silver Springs, a member of Battle Born Stockton Well Grange #29 in Northern Lyon County, has been selected as a participant in this year’s National Grange Communication Fellows Program during the 156th Annual Session of the National Grange in Sparks, Nev. this November.

Throughout October, Carson City's Michael Hohl Motor Company is collecting pet food donations in hopes of filling a pickup truck with food to support Feeding Pets of the Homeless.

The Bank Saloon proudly hosts The Brother Dan Show every Monday. The local music livestream features interviews and music with local musicians and songwriters. This week the show will feature David Macias, who plays saxophone in The Jason King Band.

Former President Donald Trump is headed back to Nevada for a general election campaign rally next weekend to boost Republican candidates, including U.S. Senate candidate Adam Laxalt and gubernatorial candidate Joe Lombardo.

Tucked between the buzz of summer and the cold of winter, we get a short window of — let’s face it — the best season of the year. Fall in Carson City is six to eight weeks of weather that can make a person giddy. The morning chill makes that first cup of coffee extra good for the soul and you can still catch those warm rays of sunshine by the afternoon. The local trails are just begging to be hiked, and the family activities are endless.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, so access to screenings is critically important.

The 2022 Aviation Roundup featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels graced the skies above the Minden-Tahoe Airport Saturday and will return again today, Sunday. Catch the awe-inspiring thrills of some of the world’s top aviation performers as they buzz, soar and perform aerobatic feats above the tarmac.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 3 through Oct. 9, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Golf, Capital City Womens Golf Club, Empire Ranch, Championship

Capital City Women's Club at Empire Ranch has two new Championship winners! Congratulations to Vicki Barbaria who won Low Gross Over the Field and Loretta Szymanski who won Low Net Over the Field. Vicki shot a 173 (Gross) and Loretta shot a 135 (Net) over the two day tournament. Great job ladies and to all the ladies who participated!! (Pictured from left to right: Loretta Szymanski, Mary Luster President, and Vicki Barbaria).

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