CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting the public to take part in an on-line survey to provide feedback about proposed future improvements to U.S. 50 on Tahoe’s east shore, including potential temporary test restriping of a section of highway lanes.

Named one of northern Nevada’s Best Places to Work for three consecutive years, Greater Nevada Credit Union will hold a career fair from 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the GNCU South Reno branch located at 6745 Sierra Center Pkwy, in Reno, Nev.

Show Girls Events, a new business partnership between promoters Elaine Barkdull-Spencer and Laura DeVoe, is thrilled to unveil their latest venture: the 2023 Sierra Women's Expo. Set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the expo will be held at the Douglas County Community Center in Gardnerville.

The Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singer Jakki Ford and eight award-winning poets and readers for "Long Story Short,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget.

The community is invited to celebrate Mile High Jazz Band's 20th anniversary of jazz and poetry events in Carson City. The music is free, donations are welcome. Gina's is a smoke-free, climate-controlled venue, and has a well-stocked bar.

Nevada Retired School Employees Association, Carson Unit quarterly lunch meeting will be on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, 11 a.m. at MiCasa II Restaurant.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weight-loss-workshop-with-hypnosis-tickets-...

Gardening brings me peace of mind — it soothes my soul. All the workday worries seem to melt away.
This has been a challenging year for local gardeners — a late freeze damaged both flower and vegetable gardens.

The rule of thumb, “Don’t plant anything before Memorial Day” was beaten down by a hard frost on June 20. Slowly my garden has moved forward.

Dr. Jessica Dodge-Overstreet is an alum of Carson High School and the Reno Philharmonic’s Youth Symphony Program, and since then she’s performed across the US as well as in Canada, France, and Russia.

A Chautauqua of journalist, Nellie Mighels Davis, and a Chautauqua of Home Ranch matriarch, Gertrude Hironymous Dangberg, end the 2023 summer event season at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

The speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Michelle Joy, President and Chief Executive Officer of Carson Tahoe Health. CTH is a comprehensive healthcare network composed of two hospitals, two urgent cares, an emergent care center, outpatient services and a provider network with 20 regional locations. Their reach encompassing Carson City, Lake Tahoe, Minden, Carson Valley, South Reno, Dayton, Yerington, and beyond.

CARSON CITY — Unfiltered Discussions Podcast, the thought-provoking show that delves into conversations with guests about tough subjects and pivotal moments, successfully concluded its inaugural season. Hosted by local resident and engaging conversationalist Brian Howard, the podcast has captivated audiences with its insightful discussions on various topics and unique perspectives.

Come join us for a few hours of fun with Realtor Volunteer Days Open House at Spirit of Hope! We will be serving tea and delicious desserts and finger sandwiches while we receive donations of sheets, towels, pillows and anything else you think we would need to supply our beautiful houses for our wonderful people in need!

My friend Cat asked me to identify what was eating the bottoms, and only the bottoms, of her cherry tomatoes. While it could be birds, earwigs, slugs or cutworms, we both decided it was grasshoppers, which she had seen eating her raspberries. If raspberries, why not tomatoes?

At 5:20 p.m. Saturday, a crash was reported in the intersection of King and Division Streets.

Injuries are unknown at this time.

Motorists should use caution in the area.

First responders are enroute to the scene.

The Leisure Hour Club will begin its 127th year with their first dinner meeting set for Wednesday, September 20. Presenting at the event will be Mark McLaughlin who will speak about “Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierras.”

Gold Hill Ghost Tours 2023 Season returns Sept. 14. Plan your Dinner and tour for an exciting and Ghostly deal. Enjoy a 5 star meal at the Crown Point Restaurant. Then join the Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters for a night to remember! The tours run 2 times a night, Every 2nd and 4th Thursday.

As the Nevada State Museum prepares to celebrate another year sharing Nevada’s unique history, the Friends of the Museum are again offering an opportunity for new and experienced volunteers and tour guides to learn more about our region, history, and the State Museum.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisor’s meeting will take place Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room in the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Items up for discussion include opioid settlements, a group living project grant, Nevada Day street closures, and more.

A 30-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of felony domestic battery with strangulation, preventing a victim from reporting a crime, and being a prohibited person with a firearm, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Author and photographer Stephen H. Provost has released a new historical tour guide for Carson City's own Highway 395.

"Sierra Highway: U.S. 395 and El Camino Sierra in California and Nevada" is the fourth volume in his growing "Highways of the West" series, joining "America's Loneliest Road" (U.S. 50, which also touches on Carson City history), "Victory Road," and "The Lincoln Highway in California."

In a collaborative effort to ensure the safety of all road users as they travel this Labor Day weekend, the California Highway Patrol, Nevada State Police, and Arizona Department of Public Safety are joining forces for a Maximum Enforcement Period. The tri-state enforcement initiative begins at 6:01 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1, and continues through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 4.

Odeon Oldies Talk continues with Kim Harris portraying Eilley Bowers.

Come and enjoy a fantastic evening with us and hear about Eilley Bowers.

Kaboom-Con! Northern Nevada will be hosted on September 7th, 2024, at the Carson City Community Center in Carson City, NV. The event will have almost ten thousand square feet of exhibitor floor space.

There will be Cosplay and Art Contests as well as fabulous raffle prizes. The event will also serve as a fundraiser for multiple local 501(c)3 Non-Profits, including Cold Nose Rescue and Sanctuary, with a portion of the net proceeds going to these fantastic organizations.

Carson Creepy is back, Carson City’s annual short-film contest, in which participants have just two weeks to create their spookiest film.

Summer is coming to an end, which means the Halloween season is upon us. Are you a sinister storyteller who loves to create chills?