Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in our seasonal evening walking tours, led by Madame Curry, a spirited and historically fictional character named after the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry and her Spirit Wranglers.

Sandie La Nae, Nevada author, will be selling her books during the spring Holi Festival “Festival Of Colors” at the Flavors Of India restaurant on Saturday, June 11, 2022.

During the May 2022 Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners meeting, the nine-member, Governor-appointed board approved the 2022 big game harvest quotas. Each year, after substantial scientific input and deliberation from wildlife biologists the Nevada Department of Wildlife proposes quotas to wildlife advisory boards, the public, and the Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners.

Nevada Health Centers’ School-based Health Center, located at 618 W. Musser Street in Carson City will offer COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to adults and children during a walk-in clinic on Wednesday, May 11, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The Silver City Volunteer Library is hosting its First Annual Book Sale. The group runs a community library inside the historic Silver City School House and has a huge selection of wonderful books to choose from. Some categories of books for sale are: children's books, fiction, biography, history, art books, DIY, field guides, cook books and collectibles. There will also be a bake sale featuring goodies from some notable local bakers!

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will host the musical instrumental ensemble Verviers Pronounced Verviers, the ensemble features cello, guitars, percussion, keys. The set will include all original compositions and feature a few guest soloists bringing in the trumpet and mandolin.

The precautionary boil water notice issued for the Copper Canyon Estates in Dayton on May 13 has been lifted. Laboratory testing confirms the water is safe to drink, according to the Lyon County Utilities Department.

The Carson City Symphony Association will present a free concert featuring Music of the Andes on Saturday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m., at Empire Elementary School, 1260 Monte Rosa Drive in Carson City. The concert features Kantu Inka —Carlos and Julie Ocampa — who have been presenting Peruvian Andean music in the U.S. since 2003.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will take place on Thursday, May 19, 2022 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William St.

Members of the public who wish to view the meeting may watch the livestream of the Board of Supervisors meeting at www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191.

Come soiree with us at MidTown Marketplace this Friday night May 20th from 5 to 7 p.m. The Sip N Shop event is at MidTown Marketplace, located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — Travel Nevada announces the hire of seasoned hospitality professional Robert Graff as Industry Relations Specialist. With over 20 years of experience in tourism sales in the attractions and transportation space, Graff joins Travel Nevada’s industry development team to assist the department with receptive strategy and product development.

Religious leaders belonging to diverse religions and denominations held a candlelight vigil and prayers for Buffalo supermarket shooting victims in Reno, Nev., on May 15.

Between Horses and Humans is excited to announce an afternoon at the ballpark! SUNDAY, JUNE 5th. at 1pm, join us at the Reno Aces Greater Nevada Field where 50% of ticket sales go directly towards Between Horses and Humans where we provide a welcoming, non-judgmental place for children and youth to set aside the labels and challenges of everyday lives, by giving them a unique opportunity to connect and be their own authentic and capable selves, as they learn to handle and care for the horses. Tickets on sale now at http://www.bhhevents.org

On Sunday night while we waited for the blood moon to rise the sun was not be outdone and gave us a mighty fiery show of it's own. Taken over the Indian Hills area of Carson City just after sunset.

Owners of Brick + Pine Studio welcome the community into a unique, peaceful space perfect for photo sessions, classes and more opening May 22.

Brick + Pine Studio is a new venue nestled in the heart of Nevada’s capital that provides a calming, inviting atmosphere for the community to let their creative juices flow. Opened by local photographers Kelsea Claassen and Lauren Casto, the studio is offering a brand new experience for the people of Carson City.

It’s that time of the year again; temperatures are getting warmer, school is ending, and the summer boating season is rapidly approaching. If you are a boat owner, there is nothing more exciting than the seasons’ maiden voyage. But before you hit the water, there are some things you need to take care of to make sure you and your boat are ready.

On Saturday, May 7, 2022, at approximately 2:21 p.m., Troopers with the Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division, responded to reports of a fatal crash that occurred on US-50 in the area of Riverboat Road in Dayton.

Manufacturing and logistical companies are growing around the state, and Carson City and Douglas County are seeing significant job increases in these sectors.

Part of the reason for the increase is a tax environment that is encouraging companies to move to Nevada, especially northern Nevada. It is critical that we maintain that tax-friendly environment so our region can continue to create more jobs.

Art brings contrasts along with connections. In the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Contrasts" exhibition, Mariah Vargas’ minimalist sculptures interact with Sogand Tabatabaei’s intricately-patterned collages.

Live music this week @ Bank Saloon and Mangia Tutto. Mangia Tutto presents "Buster Chops" on the patio 6:30 - 8:30pm

Bank Saloon live music this week: 5/19 Craig Fletcher 5-8pm 5/20 Prime Time 7 - 10pm 5/21 The Merle Brandon Duet 7 - 10pm and Monday 5/23 the Brother Dan Show 4:30 - 6:30pm

Editor's Note: The following marks a milestone for columnist McAvoy Lane. This is his 1,500th Pine Nuts column. McAvoy's musings first began at the now shuttered North Lake Tahoe Bonanza. The column was rescued by the Sierra Sun, Calaveras Enterprise, Comstock Chronicle and Carson Now. McAvoy has done these columns without skipping a deadline. We salute him with 1,500 thanks for keeping Mark Twain's voice alive, thriving and relevant in 2022.

Join Muscle Powered to staff the first aid station of the 2022 Paydirt gravel race and help support cycling events in our area plus raise funds for Muscle Powered. This event will be held on May 21, 2022.

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a a flatbed trailer reported stolen from the Johnson Lane area.

The "Super Flower" or "Blood Moon" total lunar eclipse happens tonight, Sunday, May 15, and it will be visible from across the northern Nevada, Sierra and Lake Tahoe region as long as the clouds cooperate.