The Carson City Citizen's Academy, designed to educate citizens about the role of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, runs from Feb. 6 to March 27. Applications are being taken.

If you are interested in law enforcement or have ever wondered how the Sheriff's Office operates, this is an opportunity to experience the wide range of duties the department performs.

A long-standing belief shared by many capital residents is that Carson City’s oldest tree dates back more than 200 years. During the nation’s birthday celebration in 1976, the massive cottonwood on the northwest corner of Division and Washington streets was designated the “Nevada Bicentennial Tree.” It still is marked as such with a large wooden plaque.

Herman "Al" Andrew Albertini entered into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 at Reno's Life Care Center on So. Virginia Street. Al was born at home in Staunton, Ill. Sep....

Sergeant Don Hill was a Veteran of The United States Army 1982-1986 and received numerous honors and awards. Don was the Owner/Operator of Hilltop Specialties. As Captain of Po' Boy Racing, Don...

The University of Nevada appears to have chosen their new head coach for football. Texas A&M Special Teams Cordinator Brian Polian is expected to take the helm.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of Jan. 7-13: There will be work on Snyder Avenue between Bigelow Drive and Center Drive due to utility relocation related to the next phase of the Carson City Freeway. Most of the work will be on the shoulder, but traffic control will be in place for a short time.

Lynn Allan Westergard, 81 of Reno, passed away on Jan. 4, 2013. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is trusted with the arrangements. 888-6800Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material may not ...

Elmer S. Coombs, 91, passed away Nov. 21, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are in the care of Capitol City Cremation & Burial. 775-882-1766Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This mate...

Wilma E. Dunn, 90, passed away Dec. 31, 2012 in Carson City, Nevada. Arrangements are entrusted to Walton's Chapel of the Valley. 775-882-4965Copyright 2013 -. All rights reserved. This material m...

Pre requisite: Learn to sew (or instructor approval.)
Make your dream come to life. Bring sketches and fabric swatches if you have any. Together we will make that outstanding outfit come to life. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $100 ($90 BAC Members)
Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm (4 weeks)
Feb 28-Mar 28 (skips Mar 14)
Instructor: Darla Bayer
Location: Media Center Classroom

Learn your basics with three projects.
All materials are your responsibility, however for first class please bring to class a half yard printed cotton material, washed and dried and 2 yards white cord or color to match. If you do not have a machine contact Darla (dbayer@bactv.org or 830-7939). We have three available or she will give you recommendations if you plan to purchase one. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $130 ($120 BAC Members)
Thursday 3:30pm-5:30pm (6 weeks)
Jan 17-Feb 21
Instructor: Darla Bayer
Location: Media Center Classroom

This course will teach you to recognize and overcome the common problems facing everyone starting in photography. You will be entertained by your instructor as he shares over thirty years of adventures and misadventures as an international photo-journalist. Topics covered: The art of seeing, equipment, photographing people (formal & candid), working with children and pets, scenic (seascapes/landscapes), and introduction to Photoshop. The course is open to beginners and anyone needing a review. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $100 ($90 BAC Members)

This course will show you how to earn money by having your photos published in magazines, newspapers, calendars, and trade journals. Your photos could even earn you free vacations. You will learn how to produce the sort of material publishers, ad agencies, and tour companies are looking for. Topics covered: Researching your market, building a portfolio, how to submit your ideas/photos, legal issues, organization (images/receipts), keeping it simple and profitable. This course is for experienced photographers wanting to take their work to the next level and make money as they do.

Be an actor! Shout out, “Lights! Camera! Action!” We’ve got the script. If you wish to act, you can audition. You and the others will be doing the needed skills of gathering costumes and props, manning the cameras, controlling the lights and clapping the clapper. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $150 (140 BAC/NNFF Members)
Daily 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
April 1 – April 5
Instructor: Darla Bayer
Location: Class held in Media Center

From initial planning to completion of a full fledged TV show. You will learn the digital cameras, lighting, audio, directing, and editing. We will use class members as the talent. Get certified to use the studio for public access with this class. Certification means you can make shows for free in the studio as long as it is for public broadcast on ACCtv. (please bring a snack for midway thru the day.) For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $200 ($180 BAC Members)
Saturday 10am-2pm (4 weeks)
Feb 2-23
Instructor: Darla Bayer and crew
Location: Media Center

Make a website using WordPress for business or personal use. You can tell the world what you think, show things you make or just brag about the Grandkids with words, images and video. Learn how to research and purchase a domain, get it hosted, and put up your own website with WordPress software. You can find a great theme that says you… and customize it with the over 10,000 available plugins and widgets.

Did Santa bring that new "super" gift for Christmas? Did you get the picture of the perfect turkey? Did Uncle Joe wear the lampshade on his head again this year? Turn those holiday photos into a video to share with friends and family. Your pictures, your music, your voice will make a perfect memory gift for loved ones who didn't make it to the party. You get to keep the DVD you make. To register go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $100 ($90 BAC Members)
Monday 5:30pm-7:30pm
January 14 - February 11 (5 classes)
Instructor: Jeffrey Fast
Location: Media Center

One-day workshop using neato stuff's precut and scored Pop Out Card Kits (developed by Darla), rubber stamps and collage. All materials included to make 8 cards. Class time is adequate to make one full size card and one gift card with hand made envelope. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org

Tuition: $40 ($35 BAC/NNFF Members)
Saturday 10 am - 2 pm (bring a snack for midway thru the class)
January 26th
Instructor: Darla Bayer and crew
Location: Media Center Classroom

Yes, yes, yes, more NEW tangles! AND, in this class, which I call:
"Sassy Stained Glass Stamp Meets Zentangle: WOW!"
you will put your Zentangle skills together with 5 new tangles and a gorgeous stained glass rubber stamp I purchased just for this class to create an awesome ZIA greeting card! We will "splash" some amazing colors around, too! Prerequisite: “Zentangle 101” and “Advanced Zentangle.”

Tuition: $25 (Pay $3.00 in class to instructor for materials)
Saturday 10am-1:00pm
March 16
Location: Art Classroom
Instructor: Audrey Markowitz

The body of Alysssa Byrne, missing since attending the SnowGlobe Music Festival and last seen by friends late New Year's Eve night or in Stateline early Jan. 1, was found this morning, Douglas County Sheriff's Office reports.

Byrne, 19, was found at 8:30 a.m. just outside the city limits of South Lake Tahoe. A utility worker discovered the remains just off Pioneer Trail, between Black Bart and Al Tahoe. The location is approximately one mile west of the Snow Globe Music Festival, authorities said.

Zentangle is a captivating art form that is easy to learn and fascinating, fun and relaxing to do! With simple tools, you create beautiful images from repetitive patterns. These patterns are broken down into deliberate, easy strokes that build upon each other in appealing, mesmerizing and surprising way. The best part, it’s impossible to make mistakes! No artistic skills or experience required. You do not need to know how to draw -- really. So, give yourself the gift of Zentangle. And, be warned: Zentangle is VERY addictive!

Zentangle 101:

This is another great class for beginner and intermediate aspiring jewelry “artists!” In this two-hour class, we will be creating a personal totem that can be worn as jewelry art or hung from a window or mirror. A totem is an object that signifies the qualities of it owner, making a statement through color, shape and feeling. Learn more about totems and make one of your own…you may surprise yourself with what you create! ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED. For registration go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $25 (Plus $3 in class to instructor for materials)
Saturday 2:30pm-4:30pm

This is a great way to spend quality, creative and fabulously fun time with your kid/s! In this one-day class both adult and child will create a unique and delightful hand-built cup and saucer! Techniques will include pinch pots, coils, slab roll and underglaze! Each adult may bring up to three children ages 7-15. ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
For registration and more info go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $50 per adult and one child, and $25 per additional child &)/or adult (just in case both Mom and Dad want to come.
Saturday 10am-1:00pm
March 9
Instructor: Kym Maehl

Students will receive an introduction to clay through hand-building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Additionally, instruction will include design and decoration using glaze and underglaze.
Tuition includes supplies and tools. Bring towel &/or apron & wear close toed shoes. For registration or more info go to www.breweryarts.org.

Tuition: $125 ($120 BAC Members)
Wednesday 10am–1:00pm
Feb. 20 to March 27 (6 weeks)
Instructor: Kym Maehl
Location: Pottery Studio