The Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute Class is raising funds to renovate and repurpose the amphitheater at Mills Park by transforming the space with new native landscaping, an updated façade, improved lighting and electrical access, installing concrete pads for future art, and a community art project for a mosaic tile mural depicting our native terrain.

Trivium Packaging - a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world's leading brands - will be interviewing job seekers to fill multiple positions available at their manufacturing plant. Offering competitive wages ranging from $21.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on experience plus a $1.00 to $2.00 shift differential.

The capital city community is welcome to attend the feature-length documentary, "A City in Crisis," on March 2 at St. Peters Episcopal Church in Carson City. The documentary focuses on how the Reno-area has grappled with growth, housing and homelessness over the past two decades.

Wednesday, Feb. 21, will be a Minimum / Early Release Day for all schools in the Carson City School District. Educators utilize this time for professional learning while students have the remainder of the day off. If you normally pick up your child after school, please be there promptly at the below dismissal times.

The American Cancer Society will be hosting their Relay for Life kickoff on Sunday, Feb. 25 from 12:00 to 3:00PM at the Raising Cane's 6199 S. Virginia, Reno.

Trivium Packaging - a global supplier of infinitely recyclable, metal packaging for the world's leading brands - will be interviewing job seekers to fill multiple positions available at their manufacturing plant. Offering competitive wages ranging from $21.00 to $30.00 hourly depending on experience plus a $1.00 to $2.00 shift differential.

Join the hiring event on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the Fernley Branch Library, 575 Silver Lace Blvd, Fernley, NV. Walk-ins are welcome!

Available positions, view at http://tinyurl.com/yz2hhd3m:

A 33-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of misdemeanor defacing property with graffiti, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

In observance of Future Business Leaders of America Week, Feb. 12-16, 2024, Carson High School parceled-out daily activities and emphases including “Fundraising Friday” where FBLA members sold raffle tickets for a chance to pie a teacher or administrator for charity. More than $500 was raised for charity this year, which was the family of Lexi Rodriguez.

Capital City pickle ball tournament organizers have announced that registration is open for the Spring 2024 Dinks & Drinks Tournament, happening Friday through Sunday, April 19-21 at the Carson City MAC.

Registration is now open for the 4th Annual Minden Rotary Club's "Giving Cup" Golf Tournament fundraiser to be held on May 18, 2024, at Genoa Lakes Golf Course, and continues our commitment to at-risk youth in the Carson Valley.

Carson Fly Fishing Club's first general meeting for 2024 is this Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street in the Ormsby Room. Our guest speaker is Kris Urquhart, biologist for Nevada Department of Wildlife.

The idea of “community solar” — expanding access to solar energy to people who don’t have the ability or financial means to install rooftop panels — is gaining traction nationwide. Households and businesses buy into a local, shared solar producing facility, receiving credit and cost savings on their electricity bills for their share of the power produced.

A huge shout out to Sassabration – Carson Pride – for donating funds to supplement six student tickets. Their contribution created a reduced ticket price of $10 for these folks.

Lizbeth Medina Graciano, this week’s Senior in the Spotlight, can sum up how she has earned an impressive 3.9 GPA in three words: “little by little.” Lizbeth moved to the United States when she was a sophomore, and she said she was able to face many challenges by tackling them little by little.

Carson City's Democratic men's group (of which I am currently chair) periodically presents its Golden Bowtie Award to men who have made significant contributions to the community and deserve recognition as worthy male role models. Ron Norton, founder and CEO of ComputerCorps, fits that description perfectly. That's why he is our 2024 Golden Bowtie Award honoree.

CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Saturday morning friends, family, and others gathered to celebrate the life of Lexi Rodriguez. The 14-year-old was killed when she was crossing the street in Carson City and hit by a car.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors met on Feb. 15 discussing an issue presented by Andrew Rasor, the treasurer to dismiss parking violations from 2010.

Opportunities to enroll in Spring 2024 Semester at Western Nevada College didn’t end when classes began on Jan. 22. There still are options to become a student this semester.

NOTICE TO ALL LYON COUNTY VOTERS REGISTERED IN THE NEVADA REPUBLICAN PARTY

Notice is hereby given that the Convention of the Lyon County Republican Party will be held at the Silver Stage High School, 3755 Spruce Avenue, Silver Springs on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Carson City area Toastmasters will host an evaluation speech contest on Tuesday, Feb. 20, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Don't miss out on the fun and mark your calendars.

Hey friends! Look who's coming to Polecat Tavern on March 2nd at 7pm! It's Doug Sandell and Dale Poune Duo- Double D's.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 19-25, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Every Sunday, beginning at 3pm, Polecat Tavern offers a place for your acoustic jam sessions. Bring your instruments and your friends and let's make some music.

WNC’s first- and second-year nursing students, as well as nursing assistant students, will visit with representatives of hospitals, health care facilities, higher education programs and more during the Feb. 20 annual Job Fair and Professional Development event in WNC’s Carson Nugget Hall on the Carson City campus starting at noon.