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Come celebrate freedom at the Carson City Republican Women’s Club. CCRW’s annual Freedom Fest is July 21, 6-8 p.m. Join us for an evening outdoors enjoying a hot dog and hamburger grill on the tree-shaded grounds of Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson Street, Carson City. Meet official Republican Candidates enjoy great food, live music by Catfish Carl, and a visit from Mark Twain. Bring your friends and family. $25 a person--pay at the door.

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!

Are you a fan of beer and/or bands? Then come on down to Shoe Tree Brewing Co. on July 23 for the Everything Sucks Fest.

The fest, which is sure not to suck, begins at 1 p.m. at Shoe Tree located at 1496 Old Hot Springs Road.

Heading into the weekend, temperatures around the Carson City region and western Nevada will remain above average though not overly excessive Friday onward, National Weather Service forecasters say.

Otherwise afternoons will be breezy with chances of thunderstorms as well as the potential for drift smoke from the Washburn Fire in Yosemite.

MINDEN — Chairman Mark Gardner of the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners released the following statement on the passing of East Fork Justice Court Justice of the Peace, Judge Cassandra Jones:

CARSON CITY — Compassionate, accessible care will be available to Nevadans statewide by dialing an easy to remember three-digit number starting Saturday, July 16.

Come and join in to learn something fun and new! Workshops are designed for adults ages 18+

Each week, you will learn something new and exciting to do with books! Repurposing them into useful art as well as just beautiful art!

See information on the flyers and join in!

RENO— MacKenzie Scott, a well-known philanthropist and former wife of Jeff Bezos, has donated $1.1 million to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada. The non-profit made the announcement on Thursday, saying the donation is part of a larger gift of roughly $121 million for BBBS chapters nationwide. According to BBBSNN, the Northern Nevada chapter is just one of 38 agencies to receive funding.

Chihuahua Desert will join host Brother Dan Palmer for an afternoon of music and chat, at the Bank Saloon in Carson City. The band is from Oregon, bills itself as a fiesta band, and performs a blend of classic country and western music, including iconic Mexican musicians Freddy Fender, Van Sant of Ft. Worth, and Jimenez of Dolores Hidalgo, along with American icons including Gene Autry and Johnny Cash.

Many people understand the importance of exercising both the body and the brain, but the connection between the two is often overlooked.

In fact, studies show that brain and body fitness should happen in conjunction with each other. Join Prestige Senior Living Arbor Place and neuroscientist and aging expert Dr. Rob Winningham for a free webinar on Tuesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. PST for valuable insight into the relationship between the body and the brain.

Grow with Google, The Nevada Office of Small Business Advocacy, and Lieutenant Governor Lisa Cano Burkhead, are co-hosting an online workshop for small business owners in Nevada.

We are a new Women's Republican Group in Carson City, NV, that is just getting started from the ground up. Come join our group to make a difference in Nevada!

Join Us!

On July 20, 2022 at the Craft 55 Banquet Room - Casino Fandango!!
Cost: $15/pp Cash or Check (made payable to ORW)
Includes Appetizers, Tea, Coffee
No Host Food/Cocktails available
RSVP by Monday, July 18th - to OrmsbyRepublicanWomensClub@gmail.com

Special Guest Speaker:
Shawn Meehan
USAF, Master Sargeant (Retired)
"Guard the Constitution"

Escape rooms offer a challenging experience, problem-solving and build camaraderie. The Carson City Library is offering teens an opportunity to escape this July. The library’s Digitorium will transform into a submarine that’s become stuck and is leaking water — passengers need to solve the puzzles, find the key and escape before it’s too late.

On Thursday, a hearing was held in the Justice Court of Dayton Township regarding a strangulation case of a young woman which may have resulted in a coma following the attack.

Happy Thursday Carson City, I hope you're staying cool and out of this heat! And I have the perfect idea for what to keep you occupied: a new friend! Say hello to Nizzy.

A 38-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant issued in September 2019 out of Tahoe Township Court, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Grab your girlfriends and head out to MidTown Marketplace for our next Ladies Night Out event. A fun evening for the Ladies of our community, we will have give-a-ways, raffles, eats & drinks, and of course shopping! Ladies Night Out will be held on Friday August 5th from 5pm-7pm. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett Street in Carson City.

Create your very own Dream Catcher or make as a gift! Class fee is $25 and includes all materials, instruction, and a mimosa brunch. Class will be held on Sunday August 7th from 10am-12pm. There are limited spaces and pre registration is required to save your spot. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett Street in Carson City. Stop in or call the shop at 775-461-0050 to register for this class.

CARSON CITY — United Federal Credit Union Mortgage Sales Manager, Marlon Flores, was recently named to the “Top 250 Latino Mortgage Originators” list by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals.

Sip N Shop is back on Friday July 22nd at MidTown Marketplace from 5pm-7pm. Come join us for live music by local Blues & Jazz musicians Bob Israel and Bruce Duyson. Find unique finds with over 30 vendors to shop and enjoy wine tasting. Come join us for this fun summer evening event at MidTown Marketplace located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

Celebrate the opening of the new Executive Course at Empire Ranch in Carson City.

Experience winter fun under the summer sun at MidTown Marketplace week long Christmas in July extravaganza! Event dates are Wednesday July 27th through Saturday July 30th. Something for all ages every day and of course early Christmas gift and decor shopping all week at MidTown Marketplace. MidTown Marketplace is open Wed-Sat 11am-5pm and is located at 104 Corbett Street in Carson City.

On Wednesday Governor Steve Sisolak formally launched the Nevada Climate Series 2022 alongside a preparation guide for residents to prepare in the event of a wildfire.

After nearly-a-year's long process of renovation, the Nashville Social Club is officially open for business.

The cobalt blue waters of Lake Tahoe were about as clear in 2021 as they were in 2020. But a broader look at clarity measurements shows there is no pattern of consistent clarity improvement over the past 20 years. The lake also has not fully recovered from a spike of fine particles that flowed into its waters after the extremely wet year of 2017.

RENO – A report released this week by the Nevada State Apartment Association (NVSAA) shows Northern Nevada apartment rents are still rising, but at a much slower rate than they were last year.

For the second time in as many days, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received information about a family residing in a recreational vehicle without proper hookups and utilities.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a two vehicle crash near the intersection of Saliman Road and Fairview Drive.

The Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert series returns this Saturday, July 16 with indie-pop artist Whitney Meyer as headliner for a night of powerful live music at The Change Companies stage.

A nexus of R&B, hip-pop and rock 'n roll, Whitney Myer’s soulful vocals and electrifying live performances have mesmerized audiences, earning her featured appearances at Lightning in a Bottle, The Bounce Festival and SXSW.

Pipers Opera House in Virginia City presents the Off Broadway show 'An Awkward Inheritance' with performances this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

RENO — Ashley Wilhelm has been promoted to wealth management advisor for Enterprise Wealth Advisors at Nevada State Bank. Previously, she was the assistant manager at NSB’s South Carson City branch. In her new role, Wilhelm assists wealth management clients with their financial planning goals, including investment management and retirement planning throughout Northern Nevada.

CARSON CITY — Beginning Wednesday Nevada’s COVID-19 Dashboard has been updated to include COVID-19 vaccination for those ages 6 months to 4 years old.

The Carson City Planning Commission has delayed action on a request by Qualcan, a cannabis company based in Las Vegas, to open an additional retail marijuana outlet in Carson City. To the Commission’s credit, the matter was tabled in anticipation that a delay might encourage additional public input. The matter will be reconsidered at the Commission’s July 27th meeting. For those of us who fought vigorously against the licensing of any recreational marijuana outlets, the very fact that this matter is back before the Commission is disheartening.

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: Peckham clarified that FISH has been aware of the pest issue, and were working with a pest control company who have now been fired; a new pest control management company was hired today. However, Peckham stated that the issue was fairly under control until about approximately one week ago when the mice population increased significantly.

He hopes to be able to reopen the dining room on Friday.

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According to FISH Executive Director Jim Peckham, the FISH Family Dining Room is temporary closed while professionals deal with a mice issue.

A 42-year-old woman was arrested early Wednesday for drug offenses following a traffic stop for a brake light violation, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Chris Pattison, restorative director of the Sutro Tunnel, speaks on the Past, Present and Future of the site at the Historical Society of Dayton Valley General Membership meeting July 20.

Please help find Pookie. He jumped the fence on North Division Street by Winnie Lane three days ago and had not come home. His parents and siblings are worried sick, and really need our city to help to find him. He is a year old black and white handsome boy. Please call his mommy at 775-292-1200, his daddy 775-220-4466 or his nantie at 775-220-1490.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called to a vehicle crash early Tuesday evening in the area of College Parkway and the Highway 50 intersection.

Please join us for a FREE workshop in making beautiful artwork from books! Here you will learn about Recycling, Repurposing and Reuse of books!

Workshop is from 5-630pm at ComputerCorps, 4630 US Hwy 50 E., Carson City, NV. Please call Debbie @ 775-781-6894 for information and attending this great workshop! Refreshments will be served!

Additional weeks are available working on different pieces of art, out of books! This is a generous grant from Nevada Art Council and the National Endowment for the Arts! Hope to see you!

A young life taken too soon. Jakob Ross Wingfield of Dayton, Nevada passed on May 7, 2022 at the age of 24. Jake was born on March 26, 1998 in Carson City, Nevada.

The Carson Nugget in Carson City is pleased to announce that we are hosting a job fair on Friday, July 15, 2022, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to fill positions in full time and part time capacities and for all shifts in all departments. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which takes place in the events area on the second floor of the casino on N. Carson Street.

Carson Water Subconservancy District's July public service announcement in the Watershed Moments series, “Recreate Responsibly,” is a timely subject matter given the various trails and campgrounds available in the Carson River Watershed for summer fun.

Corcoran Global Living Presents Open House Poker Run on Saturday, July 16, 10am to 1pm. in Carson City. No fee to enter for a chance to win a $250 Dukes Gift Card.

Participants must register with name, address and phone number at one or more properties.
Receive one card at each property and submit your best hand of 5 cards at the last property you visit. *email info@smithteamnv.com for rules and a map of participating houses or pick up information at one of the homes on tour*

1401 Peters St, $378,800 Hosted by Brenda Collings S.179788 775-691-9371

Three were arrested Monday in Yerington after Lyon County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a report of possible drug activity and subjects living in trailers on Palomino Drive.

Calling all Northern Nevada car buffs! It's time to mark your calendar for a night you won't want to miss: The River 103.7 in partnership with the Carson Mall is hosting their annual "Cruise Night" this Wednesday, July 13 in Carson City.

The Greenhouse Project currently has several ways the community can financially support the work they do and in ways that fit every budget.

The first and most pressing is TGP’s partnering with Barracuda Championship for Birdies for Charity 2022! With all donations needing to be made by end of day Wednesday, July 13, The Greenhouse Project will receive 110 percent of the donations pledged, so it's easier for you to help create an impact than ever before.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Tuesday morning to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 50 East and Centennial Drive.

A new Arby's location is being built in Carson City on Highway 50 E., and construction is already underway for what will become the second location of the fast-food chain in the capital city.

Drift smoke is possible Tuesday around Western Nevada, the Carson City region and Lake Tahoe due to the Washburn Fire in Yosemite. Smoke from the fire is expected into the region later today, according to the National Weather Service.

Can you make a film in two weeks? How about a Film Noir?

Sure you can make a film in two weeks! Ever want to make your own detective film? How about a mysterious woman finds a note in her purse? How does the story play out? Can you make a film on your phone? Yes! Do you have a couple friends who can talk real slow and shadows across their face give you chills? Suspense?

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