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The intrepid Kathy Collins, who has always been Maui personified, recommended “The Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund,” for much needed Maui relief. So with a lump in my throat, and a heavy heart for Lahaina I sent my heartfelt support.

I’ve been watching my lemon cucumber leaves turn speckled, yellow, and then brown. Initially, I thought squash bugs were sucking the juices out. However, when I tapped a damaged leaf over a white sheet of paper, and looked through my trusty magnifying glass, I saw moving dust particles on the paper. Those “particles” are actually tiny spider mites.

On Sunday afternoon, Gov. Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency due to the imminent threat from Hurricane Hilary, as current forecast models predict severe weather across the State of Nevada.

Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players, is a program of the Carson City Symphony Association for adults who recently began to play—or returned to playing — string instruments. Weekly sessions are on Thursday mornings beginning August 31, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, east entrance.

The Salvation Army in Carson City is seeking to hire people for several part-time positions for its Morning Latchkey and After-School kids’ programs. The programs provide cost-effective before- and after-school care for guardians who need to be able to work during those hours.

Carson City’s Thursday Nite Cruisers have been celebrating vintage cars for the last nine years, gathering at venues around the town on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. We do not charge an entry fee, or a club fee. We get together to visit about our beloved vehicles, to pass on good/bad experiences with mechanics, upholsterers, electrical people, what cruises, shows are coming up.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will be having an open house on Saturday, August 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be at the historic Wungnema House, located on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School off Saliman Road.

The potential for flash flooding from excessive rainfall due to Hurricane Hilary has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Watch from noon Sunday through late Monday afternoon for Carson City and surrounding counties.

Thank you Carson Aquatics Center and Artistic Fence Company for helping CASI host another fantastic Pooch Plunge! The CASI team works year around to raise funds to help alleviate animal suffering through programs like Critter Fixer, our low cost spay/neuter voucher program for pets of low-income families.

Audrey Markowitz, award-winning mixed media artist from Carson City, launched her new Audrey’s Mixed Media – Joy in Color website and online gallery on Saturday.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of August 21-27, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Douglas County is embarking on the strategic-planning process to create a shared vision between the residents of Douglas County and their elected officials. This five-year strategic plan document will serve as an operational roadmap for the future. It is designed to evolve over time in response to the changing needs of the organization and the community.

Lake Tahoe made international news earlier this summer — but not for a positive reason. On July 4, the Zephyr Cove and Zephyr Shoals area were inundated with 6,279 pounds of trash and debris left over from celebrations, the worst in the history of beach cleanups.

Each year, July 5 beach cleanups take place throughout the area thanks to the League to Save Lake Tahoe and dedicated volunteers with Clean up the Lake and other organizations, who worked diligently to remove trash and debris from both the beaches and the water.

Wild Horse Productions raises $7,900 in a benefit event which was held to support Zoe Ward, one of their young actors courageously facing the challenges of childhood cancer.

Janelle Hoover, a chief nurse at Carson Tahoe Hospital, will be honored with the Bryant True Heroes Award on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 a.m. at a special ceremony at the Nashville Social Club, located at 1105 S Carson Street in Carson City.

The Nevada Retired School Employees Association serves the interests of any retired school employee living in the state. NRSEA promotes the economic, social, and professional welfare of retired school employees and helps them maintain identity with the educational profession.

A Carson Now reader submitted this photo of the Laxalt Building against the recent dark storm.

Do you have photos or stories you’d like to share? Submit them here for a chance to be featured.

Hey, all you musicians that have been collecting too much stuff! Come on down to the musicians Swap Meet Sunday Aug. 27 at the corner of E. Telegraph and Stewart Streets in Carson City.

Bring a canopy, tables, chairs and whatever.

The Jazz & Beyond Festival continues this weekend in Carson City, but some concerts have been relocated to new locations.

Calling all Vendors! We would love to see you at this year's 7th Annual SASSABRATION, Carson City's only Pride Event on Sat Sept 16th from 12-8 at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

Come sell your stuff and support local non-profit organizations. Organizations that provide information and resources for our community are welcome as well!

Vendor booth fees are $75 until August 25th and then fees increase.

Rare lightning storm in Carson City on Friday night.

The Alzheimer’s Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter is empowering family caregivers by offering a Savvy Caregiver training.

First photos of President Biden's motorcade in Carson City, Nevada.

A crash was reported on the southbound on-ramp of I-580 at E. William Street at around 4:20 p.m. today.

There were two vehicles are involved. Injuries are unknown at this time.

Traffic is currently blocked. Motorists must find alternate routes. First responders are en route to the scene.

Updates to follow.

The James Webb Space Telescope has been creating cosmic excitement since its launch in December 2021.

On Thursday, August 17, 2023, the Lyon County Board of County Commissioners discussed and approved Lyon County Human Services accept a grant award from the Office of Public Health Infrastructure and Improvement for the Fiscal Year 2024 in the amount of $106,169.23 to develop a feasibility study regarding the creation of a regional health district for the quad-county (Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey Counties) region of Nevada.

Last week we wrapped up Camp GOTR at the Carson City Community Center. Throughout the week, girls learned how to work as a team, explored characteristics of a good friend, and discussed how to navigate uncomfortable conversations and emotions. We are sending a BIG energy award to all of the volunteers and supporters of GOTR as well as the employees of the Carson City Community Center for making Camp GOTR possible. For more information about our program, check out girlsontherunsierras.org. ⭐

On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City, NV will host a Super Sporting Clays Fun Shoot with a special format and discounted Sporting Clays target fees from 9:00am to 4:30pm.

The Club is a shotgun only facility offering Trap, Skeet, 5-Stand, and Sporting Clays. We are located at 3590 Arrowhead Drive.

Call (775) 882-9904 for more information. Autumn bird season is almost here, so come out and brush up your skills, or just enjoy some camaraderie with the Club - everyone is invited to come!

The Sierra Nevada Forums, in partnership with the American Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host UNR Innovative Research and Medical Breakthroughs on September 19 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W King St in Carson City.

It is that time of year when we start signing our kids up for new sports, after school activities, clubs and more! But it is also time to start thinking about signing up for Douglas County 4-H.

So please mark your calendars for our Annual Douglas County 4-H Information Night on Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30-6:30 at the Douglas County Community Center.

Join Slow Food Lake Tahoe (SFLT) for a tour of local, high sierra edible gardens on Saturday, August 19, 2023 from 9am – 2pm. Get inspired by gardens of all shapes and sizes - all grown successfully in our high elevation region. Participants will leave with ideas and resources for their own garden space.

Thursday afternoon, several calls came into dispatch from concerned citizens after they witnessed a woman who appeared to be hallucinating.

When deputies located the woman, she did not speak to deputies and walked in the opposite direction. When deputies located her again, she was laying between a sidewall and a parking lot.

Incredible colors unfold over Carson City Thursday night

Because of rain, tonight's 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Jazz & Beyond performances have been moved.

Batamba Collective 5-6:45 p.m. World percussion - Originally scheduled for Comma Courtyard, now inside Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street.

Join Us for our Customer Appreciation Burger Burn and Bike Night!

When: Saturday Aug 19th - 10 am to ?
Where: Battle Born / Kickstand Saloon

Bike Wash and Promo Pricing and Application of Ultimar Appearance Protection

The Kickstand Saloon will be open all day with both indoor and outdoor seating areas, drink specials, music, cornhole, beer pong, patio games, water balloon launch, raffles, and more. Let us know if there are other games or activities that you (your mc, group, family, etc.) are interested in; we have the space and are happy to accommodate as best we can!

Local Rotarians will have the opportunity to learn more about the service organizations regional and national plans when the organization’s District Governor visits the Rotary Club of Carson City at its August 22 meeting.

Stacy Graham, from the Auburn Gold Country Chapter, is the featured speaker at the noon meeting which takes place in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.

Due to staffing shortages at Sand Harbor State Park, the Nevada Division of State Parks will be closing the boat ramp and adjacent parking lot within the park on Wednesdays and Thursdays, beginning August 23.

During these closures, the public will need to use the boat ramp at Cave Rock State Park or another public boat ramp.

The sounds of the Grateful Dead are here to stay with the Nevada alum band, The Deadbeats, as they make a stellar appearance at the Carson City fan favorite venue, the Nashville Social Club on Saturday, August 19 at 7:30pm! To top it off, NSC is throwing in a special promotional offer through Saturday, allowing fans and customers who dine at the restaurant and venue to purchase a ticket to the concert from their server and 10% of their order total will be donated to the Hawaii Community Foundation to support Maui. Tickets are also available now at thenashvilleclub.com.

The last performance of the Levitt AMP summer concert series takes place this Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City, located at 449 W. King St.

The final performance features Shamarr Allen as headliner, and the fun begins at 7 p.m.

In addition to year-round restricted areas, enhanced fire restrictions are now in effect on National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin and will remain in effect through the end of December 2023, or until rescinded. Enhanced fire restrictions mean wood and charcoal fires are now prohibited in Blackwood Canyon, Luther Pass, and Watson Lake campgrounds. Portable stoves are allowed with a valid permit.

Amidst the growing concerns over the worldwide pilot shortage, opportunities are emerging for aspiring aviators to capitalize on the industry's demand. Western Nevada College (WNC) is stepping up to address this deficit by offering ground school courses that not only provide the foundation for a flying career but also allow students to earn college credit.

According to Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, the sheriff’s office is currently serving several warrants in the 1500 block of East Robinson St. Wednesday evening.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is investigating a commercial burglary that occurred in north Carson City area.

Throughout the course of this investigation, a picture of the suspect (see attached) has been obtained.

Wednesday morning, the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office held a news conference for the media in Yerington regarding the recent suicide of Troy Driver, the suspected killer of 18-year-old Naomi Irion.

The following details are graphic in nature.

A concerning 94 percent rise in overdose mortality rates among older teens from 2019 to 2020 has prevention advocates changing how they approach talking to teens about substance abuse.

Even with illicit drug use rates declining overall in that survey, the old tactics of using fear and zero tolerance policies tend to encourage more risky behavior, according to Sara Cerruto-Jacobs, director of training and education at the nonprofit Foundation for Recovery.

Comedians and actors Jimmy Shubert and Jackie Flynn take the stage at the Carson Nugget's Grand Showroom with host, local comedian Howie Nave, on Saturday, August 26, 2023, for shows at 6 and 8 p.m. An open-to-the-public meet and greet with all three performers before the show takes place in Gina's Good Life Lounge, inside the Carson Nugget at 5 p.m.

A 30-year-old Carson City man, Stephen Barns, was arrested in the 4000 block of S. Curry Tuesday evening for felony kidnapping, eluding with endangerment, obstruction, and possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia.

According to the report, deputies were dispatched to a local movie theater on report of a suspicious vehicle.

Christopher Sewell, Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) appointed Kristine K. Nelson as new Employment Security Division Administrator.

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