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It's up @ the Gallery! The "Just the Right Size" Show was installed on Saturday, May 6 and runs until June 16. Everything in this show is 320 square inches or less so you will definitely be able to find a place in your home or office for a special piece of artwork.

We are open and free to the public Tuesday-Sunday 12-4pm. 449 W. King Street, Carson City. Be sure to come in and cast your vote for People's Choice. Fill out our little survey and get a free Lady Jill Mueller watercolor print. We support local artists and strive to be your local art marketplace. www.nevadaartists.org

Featured Artist shows by Rob Jennings-Teats and Ken Clarke are on display along with the NAA "Just the Right Size" Show presented now through June 16 @ the Gallery. Rob's paintings largely follow religious and spiritual themes and daily life from Southeast Asia and incorporate traditional styles from that region. Ken's paintings include many Nevada and desert landscapes as well animals and pets. Mark your calendar and join us for the Featured Artists Reception on Sunday, June 4 from 1-4pm. Everything in the NAA Gallery is for sale.

At Nevada Field Day & Ag Expo on June 2, visitors will be treated to a variety of hands-on activities, wine tasting, demonstrations and giveaways. The event is hosted by the University’s College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources including its Experiment Station and Extension units.

UPDATE SUNDAY: The incident happened when the woman parked her vehicle on a grade and the parking brake didn't engage, according to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Micah Horton.

As the vehicle began to roll, the woman attempted to grab the baby from the car seat and in doing so, the vehicle rolled over a small portion of the woman's foot. She was treated on scene and transported to the hospital. The baby was found by CCFD crews in the car seat "still buckled up." The baby suffered no injuries.
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A call to dispatch came in just after 9 p.m. Saturday night stating a crash with injury had just occurred near Manzanita Terrace.

The reporting party stating that a woman may have been run over by a vehicle while holding a baby.

Join Miss Carson City May 21 for a Park Cleanup at Fuji Park.

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle your old grocery bags into trash bags at the Fuji Park cleanup! However, bags will also be provided at the cleanup along with gloves.

The Active 20-30 Carson City Club is hosting a Capital Crawl Beach Party today, Saturday May 13, at 4 p.m.

Participating bars and restaurants are offering food and drink specials for crawlers, and tickets for the event are $20.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Christina Lopez, who will be pinch hitting for Kate Marshall, Nevada's 35th lieutenant governor. Marshall, previously announced as the speaker, found herself unable to attend due to a last minute schedule change, so Ms. Lopez, a close associate and former staffer, was asked speak on her behalf.

The curtain goes up on A Midsummer Night’s Dream this Mother’s Day weekend. The show opens Friday, May 12th at 7:00 P.M, with additional shows May 13, 14, 19, 20 and 21. Performances take place in the Maize Theater at the Brewery Arts Center.

Find new treasures and hand-made items at MidTown Marketplace's Summer Pop-up Flea Market & Craft Faire happening on Saturday June 10th from 9am-2pm.

From MGM in 1987, Overboard stars Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell in this fun, light- hearted rom-com about a spoiled rich woman who stiffs a carpenter. When he is the first one to find her when she has amnesia; he gets revenge by conning her into thinking she's his wife and the mother of his four kids. Also featuring Roddy McDowall and Katharine Helmond.

Audrey has transformed since we last told you about her. With a lot of tender loving care from her foster Mom and volunteers at Catmandu, Audrey has become a new kitty. This 4 ½ year old beauty loves to snuggle and spoon with her person. She is sweet, loving and mellow; a perfect companion.

Hospice care is not often talked about, despite the fact that most people will experience hospice in some fashion during their lifetime, whether it’s for a parent, a loved one, or even themselves. Hospice care is what is provided as an individual is approaching the end of their life, ensuring comfort, care, and quality of life while being able to remain at home and surrounded by loved ones.

A beautiful spring walk on the southern side of Washoe Lake.

UPDATE: The number one northbound lane is being blocked by deputies while they handle the crash.
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Just before 4 p.m. a crash was reported in front of Carson High School. There are no injuries reported, but the vehicle is in the median and traffic may be partially blocked.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space Department is offering new arts programs and activities for kids this summer.

Every Saturday in June from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., the Sierra Arts Foundation will host the Youth Art Fundamental Series.

The Victims of Crime Assistance (VOCA) Fund provides direct funding to victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence (and other violent crimes) for things like mental health counseling, wage or income loss, and emergency shelter and relocation costs, to name a few of its benefits.

The Nashville Social Club has announced a full-day of specials to help locals honor their mamas this Mother’s Day, Sunday May 14th.

Happy Friday, Carson City, and wish a happy weekend to our smart as a whip Pet of the Week, Nala.

Featuring on display - Antique tractors, Running Hit and Miss Engines, Model T & A's, Vintage V8's and restored Big Rig Semi's. Pre-1960 - Tractor Pulls, Swap Meet, Crafters, Silent Auction. Food-BBQ and more - Raffle Tractor -winning ticket will be drawn at our next event at Smith Valley Days Oct. 8 Dressler Park, Wellington NV.

Community Roots is a garden center and gift shop

Community Roots and Shoots in Dayton will have extended shopping hours for Mother’s Day weekend. In addition to many options for Mother’s Day gifts in their garden center and gift shop, they’re also hosting an outdoor rummage sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9 am-5:30pm, with all proceeds going to Healthy Communities Coalition’s food pantries.

Gardnerville, Nature Photography, Spring Garden, Tulips, Daffodils

Our cold winter created a wonderful spring bounty. Gardening centers me bringing calm to a busy life. It's as if every bulb, every flower, every vegetable are tonics for my soul.

The Nevada Artists Association at the Gallery presents the "Just the Right Size" Show where everything in the show is 320 square inches or less.

We are sure you will find just the right piece for that special location in your home or office. This show runs until June 16.

Congratulations to Andrew Strom for winning the People's Choice Award from the just-ended "Spring Has Sprung Show" for his photograph, "Thomsen Harbor At Dusk."

The Carson High School Football team is excited to invite the community to the 2nd Annual Beattie Alumni Bowl on Wednesday, May 24th, from 6-8pm at Carson High School's Football Field. This event is a chance for the alumni of the CHS Football team to come back and compete against the current CHS Football team in a no pads passing scrimmage.

Bridgewood Toys presents the art of toy making! Learn how to make playable and customized "Love Letter" toys! Class fee is $45 and includes instruction, all materials, and toys to take home with you at the end of the class. Preregistration is required, call 775-461-0050 or stop into MidTown Marketplace at 104 Corbett St, in Carson City to reserve your seat for this fun and memory making workshop.

Learn the technique and tricks of FUSION Mineral Paint! This Workshop takes you through the Basics 101 of FUSION Mineral Paint application and product knowledge.

Students will be painting a photo frame to take with them at the end of class. Class fee is $50 and includes instruction, all materials, and 1 Pint of FUSION Mineral Paint to take home with you.

Pre-registration is required, call 775-461-0050 or stop into MidTown Marketplace at 104 Corbett St in Carson City to reserve your seat.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery would like to congratulate Andrew Strom for winning the People's Choice Award from the just-ended "Spring Has Sprung Show" for his photograph, "Thomsen Harbor At Dusk".

This photo was taken in Sitka, Alaska and is currently for sale @ the Gallery through the "Just the Right Size Show" which ends June 16. This piece is on metal under acrylic and is quite impressive.

The Nevada Artists Association Gallery is Your Local Art Marketplace. 449 W. King Street, Carson City. Free and open to the public Tuesday-Sunday 12-4pm. www.nevadaartists.org.

In early 2021, Maxwell Hurt-Lewis found himself homeless and jobless in Reno. “As a result, I was running amok. I was really living for nothing,” he said. “I was making irresponsible decisions that led me to prison.”

As he prepares for his release from the Nevada Department of Corrections this year, he’s hoping the skills he’s gained while incarcerated can help him avoid returning to that lifestyle.

Students at J.C. Fremont Elementary School in Carson City will participate in the Fremont Fun Run on May 17, 2023. This event not only encourages physical fitness and teamwork amongst students, it will also raise funds to directly support the programs our Fremont community deserves and loves.

If you’ve recently driven in the area of Stewart and E. William Street in Carson City, you may have noticed a few vacancies in the landscape.

The strip mall that once held Dubois Health Food Center, as well as the shops at the corner of Stewart and Washington, have all been torn down. The site also once housed the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad engine shops, which were demolished in 1991.

Happy Thursday, Carson City! It's warm again, with sunshine all weekend long and highs in the mid 70s, perfect spring weather!

Let's take a look at what this weekend is bringing along with the warm weather.

The May meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group will be Saturday, May 20 at 12:00 PM at the Carson city public library. Upstairs in meeting room 1.

https://carsoncitylug.org

The Senior Celebration, Senior Health Fair is happening until noon today, Thursday at Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

More than 60 vendors are sharing valuable information about their programs and services. Participate in raffle drawings, visit with senior dogs that are available for adoption, and get quick access to important vaccines (Shingles Flu Pneumonia, COVID).

A 24-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for alleged felony false identification and misdemeanor eluding, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team report.

Carson High School Speech and Debate is sending six students to Phoenix, Ariz. for the 2023 National Speech and Debate Tournament, hosted by the National Speech & Debate Association, June 11-16, 2023.

As a leader in the predominantly women’s field of early childhood development, Anna Lisa Acosta-Rogers has been able to impact the lives of many young women.

Acosta-Rogers has more than 20 years’ experience in early childhood development and has been the director of Western Nevada College’s Childhood Development Center since June 2017. But she impacts more than the young children at the development center; many of her employees at the CDC are young women who are directly impacted by Acosta-Rogers’ concern for their welfare and futures.

Bette Larsen hosted benefit golf tournaments for over 25 years for charitable causes. The most noteworthy benefit golf tournament was The Chuck Benton Annual Golf Tournament which assisted Chuck in providing the necessary medical care and disability services after he was involved in a horrific auto accident which left him a quadriplegic.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

I am a photographer that specializes in 1800’s tintypes. I work in the process of creating lasting tintypes and ambrotypes that will last for hundreds of years! The art of tintypes dates back to the mid-early 1800’s and is a form of photography that is very tactile. My chemical recipes are the same as what they used back in history, and I create a unique, one-of-a-kind heirloom photo that will last forever. I am the only one offering this in my area, and so far, people are absolutely amazed at the process, and it is truly magical!

Chef Charlie Abowd will be joining in The Greenhouse Project's Mother's Day Plant Sale festivities on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., signing copies of his book, Recipes and Rambles That Made Adele's a Nevada Hot Spot: Forty Years of Cuisine and History."

Ah, summer: A time of sunshine, swimming, camping and, of course, camp!

There are a number of camps throughout the capital city and surrounding counties, ranging from a few days to the entire summer.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police responded Wednesday afternoon to a two-vehicle crash in the 3300 block of Highway 50 East.

The second-annual Jazz and Art Festival is returning to Heritage Park in Gardnerville May 21.

After a 4-year hiatus, the Carson Water Subconservancy District is excited to host its 2-day “Get on the Bus!” Carson River Watershed Tour. This headwater-to-terminus trip through the Watershed will be held June 13 & 14 from 8-5 each day. The tour will cover a variety of watershed topics and locations from the headwaters in Alpine County, CA to the Lahontan Dam and Gate House near Fallon.

Individuals, businesses, organizations, local, state and federal agencies are encouraged to participate in Bike to Work Week. Gather a team to bike to work each day. Winner of the Bike to Work Week Challenge gets a plaque with their name on it for the entire year. Create a unique and fun name for your group and peddle away!

Nevada Wildflowers

Nevada State Museum in Carson City hosts its Family Fun Saturday with a focus this Saturday on Nevada Wildflowers.

The Capital City Community Band will present a “You Asked For It Concert” on Sunday, May 21, 2023, 2 p.m. at the Legislative Mall on the Capitol Grounds.

A tradition since 1988, Carson High Safe Grad was started by the community following a series of alcohol-related graduation night incidents and deaths. Safe Grad is an all-night graduation party held at the Carson City Community Center celebrating students completing their education while also preventing the use of alcohol and drugs, including drunk driving.

Kids & Horses is excited to be hosting our 10th annual fundraiser golf tournament at the beautiful Incline Village Championship Course on June 5th. Enjoy a beautiful day at the lake with your friends, and golf for a great cause! This is our largest fundraiser event of the year, and all proceeds go directly towards keeping our programs and facilities open for our community.

Jump start your Mother's Day celebration by bringing your family down to Bella Vista Bistro in Carson City this Friday, May 12 for an extraordinary great time. The atmosphere is top notch, just like the friendly service. Bill Wharton dazzles the patrons with his versatile selection of music.

For the last several years, the Carson City Aquatic Center has had its fair share of staffing shortages, especially for lifeguards, in what is a nationwide trend.

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