A message to my fellow menfolk: Shun the fireworks. Everybody knows all the bodies exhumed from Pompeii were men. When Vesuvius erupted the women fled, while the men gathered together in the courtyard to watch the eruption, and place bets on how long it would last.

AmeriCorps is a national program that connects individuals and organizations to help communities tackle challenges. Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties is currently recruiting for part time and full time AmeriCorps members to work up to 12-month service terms teaching financial literacy to children, teens and adults.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol division is investigating a fatal crash that happened early Sunday morning in Washoe Valley.

Carson City Community Development, in partnership with UNR’s Center for Economic Development and Nevada Chapter of the American Planning Association, will host a speakers panel to discuss careers in land use planning for youth and young adults.

Carson Tahoe Health is pleased to announce its nomination for the prestigious "2023 Most Beautiful Hospitals in the USA" organized by Soliant Health. This recognition highlights the beauty of the Carson Tahoe facilities and the caregivers who work there.

Catmandu will be closed from June 19 to July 27, 2023 for a facility makeover. Almost a decade of helping cats has finally caught up with us. The facility is desperately in need of maintenance, repairs and some necessary improvements. We just can’t put them off any longer.

On June 23rd, 2023, at approximately 11:28 pm, Washoe County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Jeffrey St. and Hazel Ct. in Incline Village for a report of an unresponsive subject.

Kristen Schwartz, a South Lake Tahoe Arts, Culture, and Tourism microgrant recipient, is seeking input from locals about human-caused issues affecting our water, wildlife, wildfire safety, and overall environment.

Nevada Center for the Book (a Library of Congress Affiliate) is a program of Nevada Humanities dedicated to promoting literature and literacy throughout the Silver State. Two books by Nevada authors have been selected to represent Nevada at the National Book Festival–Nudi Gill by Bonnie Kelso and Chasing Giants by Zeb Hogan and Stefan Lovgren.

The Capital City Brewfest returns this summer with a record number of brews available for sampling. Attendees can look forward to tasting at least 30 different beers and hard ciders at the event. The Capital City Brewfest takes place Saturday, June 24 from 3 to 8 p.m., along Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Carson City.

Following the successful 2022 opening of its first luxury micro-resort (located in South Lake Tahoe), Desolation Hotel announces its expansion to a second Sierra Nevada location: Desolation Hotel Hope Valley (located in Hope Valley, CA). The family-owned, eco-conscious hotel brand now offers two ways to explore this singular Northern California region—and will be running a shuttle between the properties, providing guests convenient access to both experiences. Guests staying at either location may freely access amenities at either property.

The exciting subject of “vehicle tows” and “abandoned vehicles” is the topic of the message of the week. I know it’s not as exciting as saturation patrols or breaking up cock fighting rings, however while manning the Sheriff’s Office booth at the car show this weekend, I was asked about this subject numerous times. At community events such as City Council meetings or Advisory Board meetings, the citizenry frequently asks questions, and makes complaints regarding the removal of abandoned vehicles.

You are invited to celebrate all that the color pink symbolizes. The singer Pink said, “True beauty is knowing who you are and what you want and never apologizing for it.”, and that is the true attitude of the color pink itself.

Pink is associated with femininity, sensitivity and tenderness. Pink blends the ferocity of red with the peace and soothing nature of white, representing hope and caring. Pink can calm one’s spirit and counter aggression, neglect, and resentment. That is what National Pink Day celebrates every June 23.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Sondra Cosgrove, PhD, professor of history at the College of Southern Nevada, former president of the League of Women Voters of Nevada, and founder and executive director of both Fair Maps Nevada and Vote Nevada.

WNC President and Vice President recently congratulated students who earned the WNC Electrician Level 1 Skills Certificate this spring while participating in their first year of the Northern Nevada Independent Electrical Contractors (NNVIEC) training program.

Please join us at Mills Park every Friday night in July for the Summer Outdoor Free Family Film Night. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. Sponsored by Garrett Lepire in partnership with Carson City Parks and Recreation.

The Downtown Throw Down Summer 2023 Cornhole tournament is back in the capital city this weekend. The fun begins at 9:30 a.m., on W. Telegraph Street this Saturday, June 24.

A 30-year-old man and 33-year-old woman were arrested Wednesday for alleged possession of a controlled substance among other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Greenhouse Garden Center and Gift Shop in Carson City will host a customer appreciation and vendor day this Saturday, June 24.

To celebrate, there will be live music, food trucks, and a great opportunity to meet Greenhouse Garden Center and Gift Shop vendors who will be on hand to provide gardening tips.

Build2Win is sponsoring a dialogue with Carson City Supervisor Maurice White on growth management on Friday, June 30.

Team Fundraiser! Come out this Saturday to Connected Naz Church on 5th Street for a large multi family garage sale! This garage sale is hosted by Silver State Gymnastics Booster Club and will be using the profits from this sale to help our gymnasts travel this upcoming competition season! 7:00am-3:00pm

Girls on the Run Sierras is a social emotional learning program that was established in the area in 2007. This year, GOTR is bringing a week-long, half-day summer camp to Carson City for the first time this August. The camp will be from August 7-11 at the Carson City Community Center and registration for Camp GOTR is open.

Good afternoon, Carson City! Meet Gizmo: this very handsome kitty is three years old. Cat staff at the shelter is obsessed with his beautiful tuxedo fur, and it’s great that he loves to be brushed too. He is built like a Saint Bernard version of a cat with big paws and legs. Shelter staff loves cuddling with him and helping him play with scratching posts.

A 37-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday for suspicion of DUI second, driving on a revoked license and probation violation, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.