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Celebrating its Spring Fling Bunco fundraiser, Soroptimist International of Carson City will begin with a stuffed baked potato bar including bacon, butter, sour cream, broccoli and a side salad at 5:30pm. A no-host bar will be available. At 6:30pm the fun begins including prizes for top Bunco achievers.

Election year is here! Are you registered? Do you know when and where to vote? Are you searching for more information on candidates?

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

Workshop: Skills and Accomplishments. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 10 am-12 pm.

Join us for an insightful workshop to address job seekers' challenges in identifying and presenting their best skills to prospective employers. In this session, you'll learn how to define and recognize your core skills and, more importantly, leverage them as impressive accomplishment statements on your résumé and during job interviews.

The Hangar Tavern is Carson City’s newest bar that offers casino gaming machines, which opened up shop about two months ago off Airport Road.

The airplane-themed business is split sectioned, with the tavern taking up space on one side, which includes several seating options and multiple flat screen televisions for watching sports, while gaming takes up the other half.

Workshop: Finding Hidden Jobs. Learn the best, proven job search strategies for

Unlock Your Career Potential! Don't miss our exclusive workshop on Finding Hidden Jobs where you'll learn the proven strategies to tap into the hidden job market where the best opportunities await!

Reno physician, Dennis Yamamoto, MD, married his wife, Mary (Oberski) Yamamoto, in 1976. Both from large families, their wedding boasted a guest list of 375 people and it was a multi-day affair. It was a big start to what would be nearly 45 years of marriage as they pursued careers — Dr. Yamamoto in medicine and Mary in social work — raised their twin children and celebrated becoming grandparents to four grandsons.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation is granting local workforce boards $5 million to address barriers to employment.

The Carson City Symphony, conducted by Music Director David Bugli and Assistant Conductor Brian Fox, presents a concert, "We Got Rhythm," on Sunday, April 28, at 4 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E William Street in Carson City.

Carson Middle School English Teacher Rhonda Holloway, Seeliger Elementary Fourth Grade Teacher Toni Nielson and Mark Twain Fourth Grade Teachers Kylie Jensen and Alyson Haas were recent recipients of the “Apple Award” from the Delta Kappa Gamma NU Chapter in the total amount of $500. There were more than 14 total applicants. Delta Kappa Gamma is an educational organization of teachers who support other teachers.

I’ve been asked repeatedly to offer some advice to those of you who prepare your own tax returns. Here are some excerpts from an article I did over 4 years ago. Enjoy!

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating a battery which occurred at a Carson City bar on March 17, 2024. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office has obtained surveillance footage of the incident and is attempting to identify the suspect in the pictures above.

Specialized Protective Services Virtual Hiring Event on Monday, April 8, 2024 fr

Calling all job seekers with at least one year of security experience!!! Specialized Protective Services is seeking candidates to fill their unarmed and armed security officer positions for the Reno, NV area.

On Tuesday, March 26, at approximately 7 a.m., the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and East Fork Fire responded to the 900 block of Arrowhead Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos for a report of an unconscious individual lying on the side of the road.

Another early spring storm system will move into the Carson City area and surrounding counties Wednesday bringing gusty winds, valley rain and mountain snow to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Workshop resume strategies. Apply expert principles to build professional, atten

Are you determined to create an impactful resume that effectively communicates your qualifications to potential employers? In our Resume Strategies Workshop, you'll gain the expertise to construct professional and attention-grabbing resumes.

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Learn more about climate action by attending our meeting. We are the Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby. Our chapter includes people from Carson City and the surrounding areas who are concerned about climate issues.

What to say at job interviews workshops. Gain confidence by preparing effectivel

Enhance your interview skills and boost your confidence with our upcoming What to Say at Job Interviews Workshop. Effective preparation is the key to success, understanding what employers seek, and articulating your unique value.

A saturation event was organized last week by the Lyon County Sheriff's Office, Office of Traffic Safety, and Sheriff's Traffic Enforcement Team to improve traffic safety in the Mound House area.

Resume & Job Search Workshop; April 17, 2024; EmployNV Career Hub. 2281 Pyramid

Elevate your career prospects with our Resume & Job Search Workshop! Gain expert insights and practical strategies to craft a standout resume and navigate the job market effectively.

Women's Drum Circles for all levels, or no experience, of drumming continue this Saturday, March 30, beginning at 10 a.m. at Dark Willow Emporium in Carson City. With fun, creativity and supportive community, the HealthRhythms protocol offers evidence-based improvement in well-being and empowerment.

According to Redfin, home prices in Nevada were up 9.7 percent year-over-year in February 2024. At the same time, the number of homes for sale in the state fell by 20.8 percent. While home prices are on the rise, the supply of homes for sale is not meeting demand, creating what is considered a “tight” housing market across the Silver State.

Exploring job options workshops. This workshop walks you through a practical 4-s

Are you struggling to find a job that matches your skills and aspirations? Don't worry, we've got you covered! Join our Exploring Job Options workshop to help you find your perfect career fit in 4 simple steps!

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada Highway Patrol were called late Tuesday morning to a crash involving multiple vehicles on South Carson Street near the I-580 intersection.

Shovels turned Monday in Carson City at a ceremony to launch the beginning of construction for a new $18.4 million fire station and emergency operations center.

Each year, the Chamber’s Leadership Institute class embraces a class project to enhance the quality of life within our community. Some of the projects have supported the needs of our charitable nonprofits while others have benefitted the citizens-at-large through public enhancements within the cemetery, on public trails, senior center, library, children’s museum and more.

Inde the Belgian Malinois dock diving dog of Carson City is ready to make a big splash again, this time in a national favorite pet competition.

The Carson High School Senators ski team wrapped up its 2024 campaign by qualifying for state and sending two to compete at nationals. Thomas Callister and Madalyn Lind Smith represented CHS at nationals as members of the Tahoe Basin race team. As a team, both boys and girls took first place at the Western USA Championships at Mammoth on March 14-15.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Hello fellow anglers. I wanted to pass along some information I received from Tiffany Ellis who is one of the chairpersons on the Douglas County Kids Fishing Derby committee. The Kids’ Fishing Derby is to return in June 2024 as reimagined callback to previous years.

The Capital City Community Band awarded its Carson City Community, Richard Doede Scholarship to Zach Carpenter at its Salute To Young Musicians concert on Sunday.

Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team members, the Nevada Division of Forestry and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, will continue burning piles on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe this week, conditions and weather permitting.

In the Truckee Community Recreation Center, Heather and Michael Llewellyn hosted an extensive exhibition about the health of our forests in "FOREST FIRE." In this video, they give us a tour of the show and include vital information about our forests and adjacent ecosystems.

Chapter 7 of the Disabled American Veterans in Carson City is hosting a spaghetti feed and town hall on May 18 at 5 pm. Dinner starts at 5 pm. Presentations from various veteran's agencies and groups will occur between 6 pm and 8 pm.

The classic rock duo "The KRD" from Dayton, will be back at Bella Vita Bistro at the Carson Mall in Carson City this Friday night March 29 starting at 5:30 on the indoor patio. Come join us for great food, drink specials, and of course classic rock hits.
Bella Vita Bistro is located at the Carson Mall, 1304 S Stewart St, Carson City.

Join us Friday night at the Bank Saloon for great live music by "Buster Chops" this Friday 3/29 from 7pm-10pm. Also Thursday 5p-7p Buster Chops Music Bingo and 3/30 Saturday "Erica Paul" 7pm-10pm. No cover charge.

Free rock and roll show in Carson City. You must RESERVE a spot (free RSVP) to guarantee admission to this event.

Sam Sedillo, Fisheries Biologist for The Nevada Department of Wildlife in Washoe and Storey counties, will be the guest speaker at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the meeting which takes place March 26th at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

A 53-year-old woman was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, DUI and reckless driving, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

State funding for free school meals including breakfast and lunch will end May 30, 2024. In an effort to support student meals in school, the Carson City School District Food and Nutrition Services department is asking parents and families to apply for free and reduced meals (educational benefits).

My first visit to a dentist here in the Lake Tahoe Village of Incline, was to see the intrepid Doctor Cherry away back in 1983. I had heard that he was very good at his craft, and that he sometimes practiced pulling teeth on iron rakes.

AmeriCorps members will teach financial literacy in Lyon County this summer

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is recruiting for AmeriCorps members to serve part-time this summer.

Browsers Corner Celebrates 10 Years

Browsers Corner Book Store is celebrating 10 years of supporting the Carson City Library on April 6. Browsers is the main fundraising mechanism for the Friends of the Carson City Library and relies on the generosity of our community through donations that are sold at the bookstore.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a two-vehicle crash near the intersection of Roop Street and College Parkway.

The Nevada Artists Association is pleased to announce the winner of the Winter Show's People's Choice Award, "Tracker", an acrylic painting by Maggie Stillwell. This painting also won 3rd place in the acrylic category and is on display and available for sale through May 3.

Mid-April is a good time to apply lawn fertilizer. The cool season grasses in Northern Nevada generally require two to five pounds of actual nitrogen (N) per 1000 square feet per year. To reduce turf maintenance, you can apply two to three pounds of actual N per 1,000 square feet per year instead. Heavily used lawns may need the higher rate than those that get little traffic.

Kindness, perseverance, and quiet strength are the words that come to mind when thinking of Charlotte Albin. When one sees Charlotte in the halls and around campus at Carson High, they are most often met with a friendly greeting and a smile.

Keith Lewis will take the reins as the Carson Valley Visitors Authority’s third executive director leading the organization’s tourism efforts starting April 2, 2024. The CVVA’s mission is to connect and influence travelers to visit the four areas that fall within the visitors authority’s marketing region — Gardnerville, Genoa, Minden and Topaz Lake — under the forward-facing Visit Carson Valley brand.

Two juveniles were flown Saturday evening by Care Flight following a two vehicle crash on US-50 and Apache in the Stagecoach area.

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