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Join us May 11th from 6-10 pm to rock with one of our local favorites, Lady An the Tramps! They will be rocking the house with a mix of oldies, country, rock, blues, and disco! They will get you moving and grooving to their tunes out on the dance floor! Moms are not required to attend, but are admired anyways! That said, bring a person you call mom!

Carson High School will host its First Annual Art Expo, showcasing the talents of its student artists in photography, graphic design, drawing, painting and ceramics Thursday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m.

A 40-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of carrying a concealed knife without a permit, a gross misdemeanor offense, and misdemeanor disturbing the peace, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

When Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery first opened on June 1st, 2011, Mr. Tommy Hughes was one of our biggest supporters. Coming to all of our events and purchasing roughly 200 pieces from a number of artists. We lost Tommy on September 24th, 2023, after an incredible life. I have been asked to find perfect homes for his collection.

Hello fellow anglers. Depending on where you were for the opening day season, the waters were high on the rivers and some lakes still had not iced out yet. But yet the strangest thing about it was. There were about half of the expected anglers that ventured out. I noticed the campgrounds were only half full.

RE/MAX Gold has announced that REALTOR Jan Vandermade is the latest addition of the growing real estate franchise. Vandermade is new to real estate and specializes in residential and first-time buyer sales.

“I joined RE/MAX Gold because of the strengths, relationships, knowledge, service, and care. They have a core culture of excellence.” — Jan Vandermade

Though he is new to the industry, Vandermade has been in his community for 39 years and recently earned recognition for his work in the tourism industry where he was awarded Excellence in Tourism by Reno/Tahoe in 2023.

Dickson Realty, the largest real estate firm in northern Nevada, has moved to a new office location in the heart of downtown Carson City.

Whether you are looking for a way to close out the work week or jump starting your Mother's Day celebration, look no further. Bill will be back at Bella Vita Bistro on May 10th to entertain guests with some of the best live music around. Combine that with one of the best local hot spots for dining and you're in for a great night out! Be sure to check out Bill's website http://BillWharton2.wix.com/Sing4U to hear a sample of the music provided. Reservations not mandatory, but highly recommended.

A Candidate Forum for the Justice of the Peace Candidates will be held May 15th from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Carson Nugget, Sierra Room at 507 N. Carson Street. Please join us to learn about the Candidates: Melanie Bruketta, Tyson League and Daniel Spence; and how they plan to serve Carson City! Dr. Kyle Dalpe, President of Western Nevada College will be the moderator. There is no cost for this event and it is open to the public.

Following a capacity community turnout in March, Grassroots Yoga Center is offering its second Self-Care Wellness Fair Saturday, May 18. The center is located at 195 E. Winnie Lane.

Students at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City were swinging for success with their participation in the San Francisco Giants Junior Giants initiative. The free, non-competitive and innovative baseball program for boys and girls ages 5-13, focuses on education, health and bullying prevention, providing a holistic approach to community sports.

Sierra Nevada ENT, a trusted provider of clinical and surgical care since 1995, is excited to announce its transition to Carson Tahoe Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), effective May 14, 2024. This expansion reflects our continued commitment to growth, innovation, a holistic care approach, and our dedication to delivering high-quality, state of the art patient-centered care to our community.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch's Pet of the Week is Valkerye, a one-year-old shepherd mix who still has a big puppy heart. She enjoys playing with children as she is used to living with them.

CONNECTIONS Gathering in May with special guest Mark Collie

CONNECTIONS Central announced that musician, actor, and philanthropist Mark Collie will be the guest storyteller at the May 16th CONNECTIONS gathering at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. CONNECTIONS Central is a new organization that uses the power of storytelling to promote stronger, happier and healthier relationships that enrich lives and build community.

Garage sale May 17th 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Hand tools, power tools, body work tools, camping and hunting supplies, picture frames, window fans, powder coating equipment, paint, and much more! 3370 Executive Point Way, Carson City.

The Carson City Democratics has announced open office hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. seven days a week through Nov. 6. The office is located at 502 E. John St. Suite G.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada is asking for the community’s support on Saturday, May 11 as it joins the National Association of Letter Carriers for the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

The Misfits Theater Group presents its 2024 Spring Production: Gold Casino or Bar Be Tender on the weekends of May 18-19 and May 24, 25 and 26, 2024.
Click on flyer for details.

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Mane Event, a fundraiser for Between Horses and Humans, a youth-oriented nonprofit serving Douglas County and the Lake Tahoe area that teaches kids life skills through horsemanship. The Mane Event is Saturday, June 1, from 2-5 p.m. at Cowork Tahoe, 3079 Harrison Ave. in South Lake Tahoe.

CARSON CITY — In response to the ongoing Medicaid eligibility redetermination process that resumed in April 2023, Nevada Health Link is extending the Special Enrollment Period through November 30, 2024, for those who no longer qualify for Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Do you and your Mom love to sing together? Come on down to Polecat Tavern on Mother's Day from 5 to at least 8pm (We'll stay later if you're having fun!) and join us for "Take Mama to Karaoke" for Mother's Day. Why not start a tradition?

The KRD have been performing together for over 30 years, and have developed quite a following in both Northern Nevada and Northern California.

This Friday May 10th at 7 PM, The Mongo Music Show will be on the stage at Polecat Tavern.

Come have fun at Open Mic Night beginning at 7pm at Polecat Tavern in Carson City. $3.00 Mimosas all weekend in honor of Mother's Day. Signups start at 6:30. Order in your dinner and make it a night!

The call for country and Olympic team unity has Stephen Curry lacing up his basketball shoes for Paris and setting his golf clubs aside this July, foregoing his title defense at the American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe.

The Carson City Intuitive Center is a spiritual sanctuary, a branch location of the Reno Psychic Institute.
We are a safe place where you can discover and validate your psychic abilities by taking classes, getting psychic readings, receive healings, being a part of our monthly prayer circle and more, without having to travel to Reno.

A 36-year-old Yerington resident died, one person was injured and three escaped from a house fire Monday night in Yerington, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

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 Carson City.

Check out the free Senior Health Fair from 8 am to 12 noon this Thursday, May 9 at Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

More than 70 vendors, a record number, will share valuable information about their programs and services. Participate in raffle drawings, interact with service dogs, donate blood, and have quick access to important vaccines. Pick up our fifth edition of the Senior Celebration magazine and a Community Resource Guide.

Event flyer with crystals

Are you curious about crystal? Can they actually enhance psychic abilities and provide protection from negative energies? Now is your chance to learn more at the next Quest for Proof class! If your mother is a fan of crystals, get her (and yourself) a ticket for Mother's Day!

A gang fight at an apartment complex last month resulted in the arrest of 14 juveniles and adults, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Uniformed Reserves and Partnership Carson City collected approximately 410 pounds of prescription drugs in the Prescription Drug Take Back held last month in Carson City.

Mark Twain Days Festival returns this Friday through Sunday, May 10-12, with a bevy of events lined up for the second year of the festival, which is held in honor of Mark Twain, our region’s most famous writer.

Partnership Carson City has launched “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series,” a five-week program aimed at promoting mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month this May. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques to enhance their mental well-being and foster a healthy community.

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation.

Photo courtesy of David and Gayle Woodruff

Carson City Historical Society hosts local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff, who will present a Chautauqua on "Snowshoe Thompson: Superhero of the Sierra" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House located at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City, during Mark Twain Days.

Join us at the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum located at 53 South C Street for an event filled with fun and excitement for the three days of "Mark Twain Days" in Virginia City, Nevada.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

On the morning of Saturday, May 11, volunteers will fan out across the Truckee River watershed to collect and test water samples from creeks, streams, smaller lakes, and Lake Tahoe itself to take a “snapshot” of water quality at a single moment in time for this important source of drinking water and outdoor recreation.

Join us at Browsers Corner Book Store on Saturday May 18th at 10:30am for a very special Author Event featuring Apryl Stott.

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting May 20 that will include the final adoption of the County Budget Fiscal Year 2024-25.

A 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of unlawful occupancy of real property and violation of a suspended sentence, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. The man was occupying the home of a deceased person without permission.

The Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery in Carson City presents the "Just the Right Size" show with 130 entries by 31 local Nevada artists.

UPDATE 3:11 PM: The fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive was contained to the garage and was knocked down quickly, according to CCFD Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The fire did not extend to the main structure. No one was home and there were no injuries. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 12:37PM: Carson City firefighters knocked down the fire and are beginning to clear the scene.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday morning to a structure fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive.

Annual Meeting & Social

The Carson Valley Trails Association invites the public to attend our 2024 Annual Meeting & Social Event on May 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Held at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, this year’s gathering promises much more than updates on our 66 miles of trails.

The Carson City Symphony Association will present a concert, "Pleasures of Music," on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 N. Hwy. 395, south of Best Buy, Carson City. The concert is a Mark Twain Days event. Admission is free, donations welcome,

For years, advocates have called upon presidential administrations to reclassify marijuana or deschedule it entirely from the DEA’s list of controlled substances.

Gambler's Run Music Festival I Crystal Bay Casino

We are very excited to share the Gambler's Run Music Festival Daily Schedule at the Crystal Bay Casino! Get your tickets Below!
Thurs. Night "Kick Off Party" w/ Samantha Fish: https://tixr.com/e/100654
GRMF: https://tixr.com/e/100220

UPDATE: The roadways have reopened.
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Firefighters in Yerington and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are on scene Monday morning of a semi truck rollover on Aiazzi Lane and Miller Road in Yerington. The entire area is closed to all traffic.

The Nashville Social Club, Northern Nevada's premier destination for world class live music, award-winning cuisine, and cool craft cocktails, is thrilled to announce the debut of their expanded menus. Renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and unforgettable experiences, the Nashville Social Club is raising the bar once again in response to guests asking for a broader selection of main course dinner items.

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