Hundreds of families making up, perhaps, several thousand people, gathered Tuesday night at Mills Park in Carson City to attend the region's largest public safety event, the 27th annual National Night Out.

CARSON CITY – Nevada families with school-age children will spend $174 million for back-to-school supplies this month if spending trends track with national estimates, the Retail Association of Nevada reported today.

Update: A home and trailer were heavily damaged by a fire on South Curry Street in Carson City today.

Residents Kathleen Stevens and her daughter Elizabeth Nix were able to escape without injury. Firefighters rescued their dog, Thor.

"The dog is my soulmate," Nix said. "I don't know what I would do without him."

Fire crews are still on the scene, and no cause has been determined yet. The fire broke out shortly after noon. The home is located next to the Ormsby House.

Here are the 2010 winners of the Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic held this weekend at Mills Park. The event brought hundreds of car enthusiasts to Carson City for the weekend before many moved on to Reno for the Hot August Nights celebration.

Among the winners, there were three speciality picks. These winners and the images of their cars will be featured on T-shirts and advertisements for next year's event. They are:

Chick's Choice - 1954 Corvette, owner Fred Takashima; Vancouver, Washington

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Celebrate the grand opening of Canyon Creek Grill and Bar, located at 939 Mica Drive in Carson City on Friday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Come join the fun on a cool summer evening when the Carson City Historical Society hosts their annual Ice Cream Social. Special ice cream and cookies will be available for $4 per person — and children attending will be able to build their own birdhouse courtesy of Jim DeMagistris of Woodworking Specialties. The evening will be filled with music as David Bugli's "Millennium Bugs" who will play during the event. The Ice Cream Social is on Saturday, Aug. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mile High Jazz Band presents a program of big-band jazz favorites in featuring vocalist Sheryl Adams, on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7:30-9:30 pm, at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Admission is $5 general, and free for age 18 and under. Dance lessons precede the band, 6:00-7:15 pm., for $5 additional. For information, call 775-883-4154, 775-883-2662.

Fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers will be on sale from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday at the Pony Express Pavilion on Highway 50 at Mills Park. Crafts, plants and flowers are also for sale. For vendor information call Shirley at (775) 746-5024.

A 23-year-old Carson City man faces a felony child abuse and a gross domestic battery charge after admitting to abusing a 20-month-old toddler.
David Phillip Gawdun, who lives in the 1700 block of Russell Way, is being held on $43,132 bond in the Carson City Jail after he was arrested on Saturday. In an interview, he has admitted to slapping the girl and other instances of child abuse on the toddler and the girl's 3-year-old brother.

Ron Swirczek talks about his candidacy for Carson City School Board, district 1:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvXCAcLmvzs

After signing a contract to adopt Blackwell's Pond Park in Carson City, Kiwanis of Sierra Nevada Past-President Lee Pisiewski organized seven other members to to trim weeds and rake up at the park on Saturday, July 31. 

" This is a beautiful neighborhood park. Today, our members got their hands dirty improving this park for the neighbors,"  Pisiewski said.

Hundreds of car enthusiasts from Nevada and California made their way to Mills Park in Carson City today for the annual Carson City Silver Dollar Car Classic.
The car show, which continues through Sunday, is among the region's biggest draws, with more than 300 restored, tricked-out, and souped-up cars and trucks on display.
Saturday's ideal weather conditions and the tree coverage of Mills Park made it a great event for the entire family, organizers said.

by Scott Schrantz Source: http://aroundcarson.com/2010/07/31/big_lots_coming_to_south_carson

Here is Gretsch Catalina Club Jazz playing at Plan B micro-lounge in downtown Carson City:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1in-F5Q_SjY

An Associated Press story today reports that the Nevada Board of Examiners approved $1.7 million to move the state's insurance division workers, about 75 of them, out of a Fairview Drive office building after employees had become ill because of problem pigeons. Click here to read the full story.

A small brush fire reported near the intersection of Goni Road and Arrowhead Drive actually turned out to be farther away, with the location being the intersection of Mark Way and Emerson, Carson City fire officials report tonight.
The roughly 20 foot by 20 foot fire, caused by wind that knocked tree branches into a power line which caused a spark, was extinguished shortly after crews arrived, said Dan Shirey, battalion chief in operations for the Carson City Fire Department.

CARSON CITY – Nevadans who are eligible to have their jobless benefits reactivated can expect letters by next week with instructions, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation (DETR) said today.
The agency began mailing letters Thursday to individuals whose Emergency Unemployment Compensation (EUC) claims are being reinstated following action by Congress last week to extend federal unemployment benefits through November.

Carson City authorities have arrested four people on multiple drug charges, including two arrests for alleged felony heroin possession.
Authorities assigned to the Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team had gleaned information on Thursday that several alleged known heroin users were hiding at a home in the 2800 block of Airport Road in Carson City.

Gusty winds and low humidity expected for Carson City and much of Northern Nevada this afternoon has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Red Flag fire weather warning.
Low pressure expected through Saturday will bring increasing afternoon and evening winds that will produce very dry, fire-prone weather conditions, the weather service states.

Carson Lanes had undergone a major renovation and expansion of its Synder Avenue facility and wants all of Carson City to know about it.
That's why it will celebrate with a huge weekend open house, complete with contests, kids carnival, dance demonstrations, games, live music, a dunk tank and $2,000 in free prize giveaways.
The fun begins Saturday, Aug. 7 with bowling and happy hour deals and random gift card drawings throughout the day. A ribbon cutting ceremony begins at 11 a.m.
The classic rock band Band Intent will play from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Pottery painting for children, parents, walk-ins, special events, birthday parties and group events. The Pottery Place runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is located at 813 N. Carson Street. Call (775) 884-2226 or go to www.cmnn.org.

Judy McQuain presents her troupe of Agility Dogs, who will engage in a mad dash rhough a series of weave poles, tunnels, a-frames and teeter-totters. The dog agility sport debuted in England and is now one of the top dog sports in the world. Meet us on the south lawn for a fun and amazine display by top canine athletes. 10 a.m. Sierra Place, 1111 West College Parkway. (775) 841-4111.

Rev up your engines and get your motor running for the Silver Dollar Classic at Mills Park in Carson City beginning Friday and lasting through Sunday. Around 400 vehicles will be featured at this event.