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UPDATE 9:55AM: Firefighters continue to work in the Davis Fire area, having gained 76 percent containment since the wildfire started a week ago Sept. 7. The fire has burned 5,824 acres.

The St. Teresa of Avila Women's Society is holding their first Annual Craft & Coffee Fair on Friday, Sept. 20 from 5- 8 pm. and Saturday Sept. 21 from 10 am - 6 pm. The craft fair will have over 30 vendors with handcrafted goods and gifts. Start your holiday shopping early! The Craft & Coffee fair will be held at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. 3000 N. Lompa Lane, Carson City.

Celebrate Diversity, Community and Equality with us in the State Capital of Nevada, beautiful Carson City. Sassabration, happening today, Sept. 14 in Carson City, is an annual fundraiser supporting local organizations.

This year our beneficiaries are: PFLAG Carson Region, The Ron Wood Family Resource Center and CASI Carson Animal Services Initiative.

Homecoming celebrations kicked off this afternoon with an assembly, and Carson High School was pleased to announce the student-elected candidates.

The speaker at the September 16th Democratic luncheon will be Kristin Luis, District Judge in Department Two of the First Judicial District of Nevada. The district covers Carson City and Storey County.

Curious about the intricate art of wire wrapping beads to create a stunning chain? Join our workshop to master the skill of crafting perfect loops and creating a gorgeous beaded chain using Swarovski Crystal or gemstone beads.

On Friday during Lyon County Sheriff Brad Pope's "Message of the Week," it was released that following a court ruling out of Maricopa County, Arizona, they will no longer be publicizing mug shots or the names of those arrested until appeals have been resolved.

The Carson Nugget Casino will donate over 100 tickets for the John DiResta Celebrity Comedy show to the Carson City, Reno, and all other Northern Nevada Firefighters to recognize their hard and heroic work battling the wildfires in Northern Nevada.

Reno favorites The Reno Empire and Sierra Event Group are bringing the Latin Social back to RPM!!' Dance the night away with a night of latin beats from DJ R Boogie.

Here are all the upcoming events in the community for Carson City School District students and families, hosted by the district or community organizations.

Play music everyday. Combining the classroom and the stage, Kid Rocker helps students achieve their musical goals through education and performance. Catch current students shredding on their instruments all afternoon long, it's a great time!

Black Ice Theatre Company, in partnership with Carson Valley Community Theatre, is proud to present our fall production of "Misery", written by William Goldman and based on the best-selling novel of the same name by Stephen King.

Evacuations have now been lifted in the Montreux area, though residents are cautioned while in the area as crews continue to work.

According to John Cervantes, Operations Section Chief, the fire is now officially in the mop up stage.

Evacuations have now been lifted in the Montreux area, though residents are cautioned while in the area as crews continue to work.

According to John Cervantes, Operations Section Chief, the fire is now officially in the mop up stage.

“The overall theme of the fire right now is in a mop up stage,” Cervantes said, “and we’re also looking at doing some suppression repair where it make sense along the fire.”

Containment lines held over night, and the fire remains at 56% containment. Total acreage burned or burning is just over 5,800 acres.

The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Get your tickets today to see what your local aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados have created to scare your socks off!

There will be two screenings held on October 19th, one at 3 and one at 7pm, or you can attend both and catch all the flicks!

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20241019-carson-creepy/
3 PM - $12.00
7 PM - $22.00
Both - $27.00

Brewery Arts Center - West Building - Performance Hall
511 W. King St.
Carson City, NV

Davis FireQuick Facts: We are now at 56 percent containment - Evening of September 12, 2024

UPS is opening a new facility at 2453 Heybourne Road, Minden, NV. The new building opens Friday, Sept. 20 and with the opening comes new opportunities for employment at one of America’s Greatest Workplaces.

Meet Peaches, Catmandu’s cat of the week. This sweet girl is an absolute peach.
Less than 4 years old, she's a long-haired white cat with a black mask and tail. She is currently sporting a lion cut as she was horribly matted when she came to Catmandu. Although she is a full-figured girl, she is absolutely adorable with her haircut.

This workshop will demonstrate the hand building and subtractive technique of sculpting the reclining figure. Students will create through visual demonstrations. The reclining figure has played a prominent role in art history from Titian and Georgione.

Get ready to kick up your heels and dance the day away with free country dance lessons from the amazing DJ Jeremy McGuigan & Sara B Dancin'!

In this fun 4-Week class you’ll get an introduction to pottery that includes the three basic hand building techniques and glazing. Time is 2 to 4 p.m., Oct. 9, 16, 23 and Oct. 30.

Get ready to unleash your darkest nightmares on the silver screen! The Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition is back, and this year, we’re cranking up the terror to spine-chilling new heights. Aspiring filmmakers and horror aficionados, this is your chance to craft a tale of terror that will haunt audiences long after the credits roll.

Join the BAC pottery team Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and do a little shopping while helping to support
our worthy cause. A percentage of student sales will go back to the studio in addition to a raffle of student donated pottery. The rising costs of supplies have made us cut back on some favorite glazes. AND THIS WILL HELP US BRING THEM BACK!

Join the fun in this fabulous and creative class Sept. 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class 6:30 to 9 p.m, as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Paranormal Investigation, Haunted places

Join us for a thrilling adventure at Haunted Hills, Mills & Depots 2024! Immerse yourself in the history and mysteries of the Haunted Comstock. This is a fundraiser for The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture.

Evacuation Update for the Davis Fire for September 12th

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

Soroptimist International of Carson City has its Fall Fun Bunco fundraiser scheduled for October 10th. The event will include a baked potato bar with all the fixings, salad and a no host bar starting at 5:30pm. The event will be held at the Elks Club, 515 N Nevada Street in Carson City. The cost of the event is $35 and reservations will be required by October 3rd at sicarsoncity@gmail.com. Questions may be directed to Maureen Mason at masonrus3@gmail.com or by calling 530/598-2956. Soroptimist is a 501(c)3 corporation dedicated to empowering the lives of women and girls.

UPDATE 2 pm Thursday:

Courtesy of Washoe County Sheriff

The following area has been downgraded from an Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning. This means that residents in this area are allowed to return to their homes.

This week's pet of the week is Grammy. Grammy is a 9-year-old Pit Bull Terrier Mix and the sweetest of the golden girls. Grammy came to us as a stray, so we are still learning her true colors.

In a joint effort to assist families affected by the Davis Fire, Sierra Pacific Credit Union has teamed up with the Reno Cigar Lions Club’s Computers for Kids program. Together, they are working to provide much-needed technology for children and families who have been displaced. Sierra Pacific Credit Union is accepting donations of working PCs, laptops, and computer accessories at all three of its Reno branches.

The morning briefing is out as of 9 a.m. Thursday, during which officials said crews on scene kept containment on all sides of the fire. Those evacuated from Washoe Valley have been allowed to return.

Good morning, Carson Now readers, here’s our update for Thursday morning.

Outlook on the Davis Fire is positive but is dependent entirely on the weather, according to fire officials during a Wednesday press conference that included officials from Washoe County, Truckee Meadows Fire, NV Energy and more.

As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, however, all active fires are currently within containment lines, which so far, have all been holding.

UPDATE 330PM: The NV Energy outage has grown to 2,635 customers in Carson City without power. NV Energy earlier had advised that it was canceling its Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) watch for south Carson City, Genoa and Glenbrook areas but did advise outages are possible today due to weather events.
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Several buildings were destroyed during Saturday's blaze from the Davis Fire in the old 395 corridor in Washoe City. The area was shut down for some time in part due to downed power lines which have since been removed.

I've been taking my dogs to beautiful Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City for nine years and have seen many, many coyotes.

NV Energy says it has canceled a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) Watch for Genoa, south Carson City and Glenbrook "due to updated weather forecasts in these areas."

Students, Teachers Celebrate National Arts in Education Week with Events
Carson City students and teachers celebrate passion and creativity for National Arts in Education Week, Sept. 9-13, during instruction time, at lunch and before and after school.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of grand larceny, obtaining money under false pretenses and obtaining or using an ID of another person, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of numerous emails sent to Douglas County residents in an attempt to fraudulently obtain money by threatening means.

Join Messy Kids Art School for Grandparents & Kids Day. Grandparents, bring the grand babies down for an easy Sunday morning at the studio! Each family ticket includes 1 wooden photo frame and printed photo from our Photo Booth area, coffee and two doughnuts. Pricing: $20 per grandparent/grandchild group all ages welcome.

The City of Las Vegas posted on social media that fire crews are headed to Reno to help support fire stations while crews continue to battle the Davis Fire.

Harry Potter Party, Halloween Party, Kids Activities

Calling and Wizards and Witches! We are hosting our second annual Messy Kids Magical Celebration, aka “Harry Potter Party!”

Attendees will enjoy Wand Crafting, Flying Key Creating, Potions Mixing and more!

This year we are excited to announce that our local food truck, Fun With Food will be parked outside our doors and serving up a custom Harry Potter Themed menu with Pizza, Handmade Pasta and more!

Please register ahead with our Messy Kids Art School booking site or in person at the studio.

Times and pricing:
Ages 2-14 $20 per attendee
1 & under free, Adults free

UPDATE 2:13PM: Carson Now's Kelsey Penrose reports from the field Wednesday afternoon where it is breezy but blue skies. She advises people to not let down their guard down or have a false sense of security as wind is expected to pick up later this afternoon. See her video report here.
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UPDATE 10:52AM: Approximately 2,379 customers remain without power, according to NV Energy.
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Firefighters on the Davis Fire achieved 31 percent containment overnight on the west side of the fire. Firefighters are bracing for gusty winds today, which has prompted a rare PDS Red Flag Warning.
Here is the latest Davis Fire update for Wednesday morning from Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. We will update this report as more information comes in.

Vehicles traveling US-395 Alt From Eastlake Boulevard to I-580 take note, vehicles over 9 feet are prohibited due to gusty winds. Today, as we repair I-580 guardrail posts burned by the Davis Fire, our thoughts remain with first responders and all community members impacted. Stay vigilant, stay informed and stay safely away from the fire area. Find fire-related highway closures, and all highway conditions, at NVRoads.com.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is actively working on a master plan for John D. Winters Centennial Park. A master plan acts as a guide for future projects by establishing a long-term plan for the entire sports complex.

As of Wednesday morning, additional evacuation warning zones have been added throughout South Reno. As of 11 a.m., evacuation warnings have extended as far north as McCarren and Kietzke, while the area west of 395 including the Summit Mall is included.

Here is the latest video report of the Davis Fire. We will provide updates as to the fire size, wind, evacuations and more as they become available.

Ana Marroquin is a beacon of excellence at Carson High School, radiating a unique sparkle that ignites from within. With a remarkable GPA of 4.9 and a ranking of 9th in her class of more than 500 students, Ana's academic achievements are only the beginning of her story.

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