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MINDEN — Nicki Leeper, Assistant County Clerk for Douglas County was designated as a Certified Elections/Registration Administrator, the highest professional achievement for election officials in the country.

Virginia City, Nev., may seem like a long way from the storied Civil War battlegrounds of the South, but on Labor Day weekend, the cannons will be booming again on the Comstock.

Dayton Valley Golf Club and Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey are joining together to hold the third annual Fall Harvest Classic Golf Tournament, “Drive Out Hunger” on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. All proceeds benefit HCC’s food pantries. You can participate by being in the golf tournament, sponsoring a 4 person team, or donating raffle items.

Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak signed an emergency regulation earlier this month at the request of the Commission on Professional Standards in Education to help address educator workforce shortages, according to an announcement Monday.

On Monday at approximately 9:46 a.m. the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a shooting located in the 900 block of Mesa Drive in Fernley. The caller advised that a subject had been shot and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.

National Weather Service forecasters say the heat factor will lock in this week, quite possibly through the Labor Day holiday weekend, with hot and dry conditions to prevail and daytime highs approaching records by mid-week and beyond.

Forecasters advise to take precautions to prevent heat illness, especially if having outdoor plans.

The Salvation Army in Carson City has long run before- and after-school programs for local children. However, a staffing shortage has put them in jeopardy. According to The Salvation Army’s Captain Holly Beeson, six people are needed to keep the programs going.

Financial education is an investment for a stable future, especially for today’s students; more than half of those who go to college take on student debt and also face more financial stress with today’s economy.

A free movie event will be held at the Silver-Stage Library on Friday, September 9 at 7:30 pm. Watch the movie “Encanto” (PG) under the stars at the library. Bring your chairs. Snacks will be for sale by the Silver-Stage Library Friends.

We are looking for a few great volunteers! CASA of Carson City helped change the stories of more than 100 abused and neglected children last year. As a CASA volunteer, you aren’t just an important piece of that work, you are the heart and soul of what we do!

A 29-year-old woman was arrested Friday for suspicion of gross misdemeanor child endangerment for allegedly leaving her 2-year-old daughter home alone to pick up her older daughter from school, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Free radio theater acting workshops are available for area senior citizens. The workshops will be held at Dayton Valley Library, 321 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton. The 3-week workshops happen on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10-11:30 am on the following days: Sept. 12 and 14, 19 and 21, 26 and 28, 2022. The program is directed by Diane Handzel.

Deep Relaxation

During yoga nidra, "energy replenishes and exhaustion is eliminated. Identification with the impermanent and temporary nature of living is replaced with identifying with the golden aspect of oneself that endures — one's true Self." — Julie Lusk

There is no movement in yoga nidra. You simply lie down, relax, and allow the words of the practice to reset your nervous system, calm your mind, and restore your heart. All levels welcome.

RENO — Restoration efforts in montane meadows designed to increase late-season water flows, improve water quality, diminish flood events and provide valuable habitat have been ongoing for decades in the Sierra Nevada.

To say the talent is strong among teachers and employees in the Carson City School District would be an understatement. Within the local Broadway production of “Into The Woods,” three Carson City teachers retain lead roles including Ms. Darby Beckwith, Drama teacher at Carson High, as Cinderella; Ms. Tara Rispin, Science teacher at Eagle Valley Middle School, as Little Red Riding Hood and Ms. Lynette Gardner, American Literature, Honors English and AVID IV teacher at Carson High School, as Jack's Mother from Jack and the Beanstalk.

You planted a variety of vegetables and were looking forward to harvesting, but veggies aren’t producing as you had hoped. You notice many quick-flying tiny white critters darting around as you work in the garden. Turning over a leaf or two you see a collection of white insects on the undersides. These are whiteflies.

The Friends of Douglas County Library will host a fall book sale Sept. 16-18, 2022 at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden.

The fall book sale will be held Friday, Sept. 16, 4 to 7 pm. For members of Friends of Douglas County Library only. The following day is the public sale, which is Saturday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and again on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy Eastern Sierra historian David Woodruff as he assumes the character of one of the wealthiest men in the United States in the 1930s, who kept an African Lion for a pet, built one of the most beautiful pleasure craft to navigate Lake Tahoe, entertained former Presidents, and unintentionally conserved a large portion of Lake Tahoe lands for the public to enjoy today.

If you’re as confused as we are about this continuing pandemic that seems to ebb and flow for reasons not quite understood even by those within the Center for Disease Control, we invite you to join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for a special luncheon on Sept. 13 featuring a no-nonsense local medical doctor who will shed some light on what we can expect as we enter the fall season now being touted as another Covid surge along with the traditional flu season.

Benefit for Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative & Western NV Scholarship

Join us for 2 days of watercolor art enjoyment! Watercolor competition, fundraiser, art sale & reception to benefit Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative and Western Nevada scholarships.

Nye County’s recently appointed interim clerk, a 2020 election denier, will not be required to follow a newly adopted state regulation for hand counting ballots, after an amendment to the regulation ensures it will only affect counties that rely strictly on a hand count for results.

On the heels of a sold-out opening night on August 12 and only a few tickets left for the Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash on Sept. 3, Nashville Social Club is earning top billing as one of northern Nevada’s favorite homes for world class music discovery.

This small herd of deer made for a necessary safety stop on Long Street near Mark Twain Elementary in Carson City at around 6:45 a.m. Friday morning. The mom appears to be getting them together to make a safe crossing.

Partnership Carson City is looking for volunteers to teach English as a Second Language. Can you speak, read and write in English? Then you can teach English to one to three students and help them use the textbook, stopping to explain or help with pronunciation. It is fun and rewarding!

The safety of NV Energy customers and the environment is the topic at the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting, happening Tuesday, August 30 in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

It was only a photograph, yet it pulled on my heart strings. It was a photo of soccer fans celebrating a win by dancing gleefully in a London street fountain, a scene of unbridled merriment to make any heart sing. Glancing at that picture for five seconds put five days on my already long life.

The month of August in Carson City is dedicated to “all that jazz,” and although the official Jazz & Beyond Carson City Music Festival officially came to a close Sunday, August 21, the Carson City Chamber is pleased to announce the United State Air Force Commanders Jazz Ensemble will extend the enjoyment of jazz in our city for yet another free Sunday concert happening today, August 28 at 3 p.m., in the beautiful backyard of the Governor’s Mansion.

The Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada has received an $18.9 million grant from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to expand Internet access to 11 tribal communities in the Nevada, according to an announcement by the Council and Gov. Steve Sisolak.

The Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its 2nd Annual "Economic Development in Lyon County" luncheon, October 12, 11:30 a.m. at Dayton Valley Golf Club. Inflation, supply chain, fuel? How do these things affect our economy and local government? Moderated by Chamber President John Cassinelli, the panel features Jim Feser, Nevada Builders Alliance President; Jeff Page, Lyon County Manager, and Jeff Sutich, Norther Nevada Development Authority Executive Director. Please RSVP by October 10 by calling (775) 246-7909.

Come join us at the Kid's Zone at Dayton Valley Days, September 17-18, 2022 in historic downtown Dayton! The Kid's Zone is brought to you by Calvary Chapel Children's Ministries of Dayton. The Bounce House is courtesy of the Dayton Clubhouse of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mason Valley.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of August 29 through Sept. 4, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Carson City Symphony's comprehensive program of string instruction begins the last week of August at four locations in Carson City. Symphony Youth Strings provides free beginning violin lessons for students grades 2 to 5; a beginning cello program, and ensemble/orchestra experience for string students in all grades.

Tuition and books are subsidized by the Carson City Symphony Association and some scholarships are available for instruments.

MINDEN — The Douglas County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team, a volunteer based nonprofit organization, completed another successful summer water safety training series on Saturday, August 20, along with the Carson Valley Swim Center and its staff. More than 100 youth and their parents learned the basics of water safety in and around lakes and rivers. Those trained included junior lifeguards swim lesson attendees, cub scouts, and girl scouts.

As spectators filled the seats last night, Detective Joe Trotter from the Carson City Sheriff's office was getting ready in the pit for his friendly match in the fireman and policeman challenge.

"There are many good firemen out there, and we hope to beat them," Trotter said. "It's good because it's not our profession, it's our hobby. We are here for the love of the sport, and you will see some fighting today for the win."

Harvey from the Fire Department in Minden won the friendly match last night.

Carson City Public Works, in conjunction with River Wranglers, Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space, and the Carson Water Subconservancy District are hosting the first annual Carson City Source Water Assessment Day on September 10th from 10am to noon.

This event is geared toward families and kids of all ages.

It’s not too late to become part of the fall semester at Western Nevada College.

With the semester beginning the week starting Monday, Aug. 29, individuals can still receive support and guidance to enroll in the classes and programs that they want.

All Aboard! V&T Railway is celebrating the return of The Polar Express Train Ride in Carson City this 2022 holiday season.

Guests will experience the magic of the famed holiday story come to life. Riders are encouraged to wear their favorite pajamas and partake in caroling and a reading of the classic story on their way to the North Pole.

A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested for driving with an expired license plate and for a felony third DUI.

According to the arrest report, Ryan Wendt was arrested in the area of College Parkway and Retail Drive after the Carson City Fire Department requested deputy assistance with an intoxicated subject.

Carson City Toyota is proud to announce the return of the Campagni Cares program, with its first selected recipient of 2022: the DOULA CO-OP of Reno. 

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies is back for the final concert of the 6th in person season. Some have claimed it is the best season yet so grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together!

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!

The Nashville Social Club in Carson City is proud to present one of the foremost artists in western and blues music. Gary Allegretto is a 2019 International Western Music Association Artist of the Year, and a masterful entertainer who seamlessly crosses over Blues and Cowboy music.

The Annual Nevada Humane Society Duck Race 2022 is happening tomorrow, Saturday August 27, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m with a grand prize of a new car courtesy of Carson City Toyota, or $10,000 cash.

The first new resort hotel development in the last 50 years in Tahoe City, California, is scheduled to begin construction in the spring of 2023. The fully approved “Tahoe City Lodge” will include 40 hotel rooms and 65 resort condominiums.

After large holiday weekends, our beaches are covered with trash, which can hurt wildlife and lake clarity. Be a part of the solution! Join other Tahoe residents and visitors and make a positive impact on the environment by removing litter from Lake Tahoe’s shores.

The Carson City Democratics have announced open office hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Saturday until at least Nov. 8. The office is located at 502 E. John St.

The 2022 Silver State Art Festival is the fourth annual gathering in Carson City of award-winning gourd artists.

While gourds will most definitely be on display, there will be many other art forms as well, such as painters, photographers, wood, glass and metal artists from all over the Southwest.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon be Stacie Wilke-McCulloch, candidate for Carson City Clerk-Recorder. She represented District 3 on the Carson City School District Board of Trustees twice, from 1999 to 2003 and again from 2009 to present.

If you're looking for a handsome, affectionate kitty that gets along with people and other cats, Murray’s your guy!

The vet guessed him to be about a year old. He is neutered, up to date on vaccines and waiting for his forever home.

As water continues to be a scarce resource and concerns about food security grow, agricultural producers need to make sure they are maintaining healthy soil in order to maximize production of quality crops.

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