Michigan is about to become the 14th state to mandate a high school personal finance course, congratulations. I only wish we had a personal finance class when I was in high school. Left to my own devices, well, I poured every dollar I made lifeguarding into my ’55 Chevy, even to the point of driving to Mexico to have the seats tucked-rolled & pleated in Naugahyde. It cost a fortune, but oh, did it look boss!

Leslie Collazo (center), owner of Diverza, Inc., just opened her second decorating studio at 651 S. Carson Street, formerly known as the Flower Bucket. The Carson City Chamber ribbon cutting event was well attended and featured Mayor Lori Bagwell and Carson City Chamber Chair Kris Wells. This event was made even more special by the serving of tacos and a great live Mariachi band.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 27 to July 3, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

According to the U.S. National Weather Service, radar has spotted storm development along the Sierra from Mammoth north to South Lake Tahoe, which could hit Douglas-Carson-Reno area between 2 and 6 p.m. tonight.

The Supreme Court issued an expected opinion Friday overturning a 50-year constitutional right to abortion and igniting an issue that could play a significant role in the November midterm elections.

For many families, care-taking can be a full time job; a job done with love, and compassion, and enthusiasm, but still a job — one that does not come with a simple 40-hour-work-week or vacation pay.

That's where RAVE steps in; Northern Nevada RAVE, or Respite and Volunteer Experiences, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides respite - or a small break - to caregivers of young and adult children with special needs.

First-ever rural-Nevada multi-faith dialogue, involving diverse religions and denominations, will be held in Fallon on July 16.

It will involve dialogue among Christian (various denominations), Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i, Native-American faiths; and even include an Atheist thinker. Christian speakers will represent Roman Catholic, Protestant, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints traditions.

After presentations, diverse religious leaders will be open to questions by the public. The organizers plan to make this gathering an annual feature.

The Brother Dan Show to feature Mike Epps, June 27

Local business owner/guitarist Mike Epps of A to Zen will be featured on this week’s edition of The Brother Dan Show.

The Silver Stage Library in Silver Springs in hosting a book sale on Saturday, June 25 from 10 am to 2 pm. Books are on sale for $2 a bag. We hope to see you there!

For more information contact:
Silver Stage Library
3905 Highway 50 West (off of Topaz Street)
Silver Springs, NV 89429
775-577-5015

Create and learn how to care for your very own succulent garden. MidTown Marketplace will be hosting a DIY Succulent Garden class on July 10th from 10am-12pm. Class fee is $25 and includes instruction, all materials, and a Sunday Brunch! Pre-registration is required to reserve your seat at this fun and interactive class. MidTown Marketplace is located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

Congratulations to ComputerCorps TechCamp Alpha 2022 Graduating Class!
After a 2 year hiatus, due to the Pandemic, the ever popular and very educational ComputerCorps TechCamp Summer Series is back, and now would like to honor our 2022 graduating class!

For the last 22 years, Students Ages 9-15 have fun, and learn about computer recycling, testing, assembly and operation. At the end of the Camp, they take home their own computer that they have built.

Great Basin Brewery held their formal ribbon cutting celebration on June 23 attracting many to toast the new venture between Bonda and Tom Young who started the brewery and renown Chef and restaurateur Mark Estee of the Local Food Group.

Parents and their children ages 8 to 12 are invited to come up to the Comstock town of Silver City for fun activities about Space Exploration Science and NASA.

The event takes place Tuesday, June 28 from 10am to noon at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428. Email Quest Lakes at quest@hcclsc.org to reserve your child’s spot at this free event.

Legacy Christian Academy, Carson City’s Newest Christian School, Kindergarten through 8th grade, is having an Open House this Sunday, June 26 from 1-3 p.m. Our building is located at 1600 Snyder Avenue, Building B Carson City, Nevada. Come see our campus and meet our staff. First day of school is Sept. 6. We look forward to seeing you!

Western Nevada College Foundation proudly announces the return of Reach for the Stars — the college’s festive fundraiser to benefit local students seeking higher education.

The Dayton Valley Days Show 'n' Shine Car Show is returning on Saturday, September 17, 2022 in historic downtown Dayton. Prizes, trophies and swag bags!!
To get an application go to www.daytonvalleydays.com or contact the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce at (775) 246-7909 or info@daytonvalleydays.com.
Do It In Dayton!

The Nevada Department of Agriculture Animal Disease Laboratory has confirmed two cases of rabies in bats in Douglas and Clark counties.

Jordan Van Worth is a Carson City native just about to compete for the esteemed title of Miss Nevada! Jordan recently graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with both her Master’s in Quantitative Finance and her JD in Corporate Law, upon her graduation she was recruited a multitude of universities to continue her studies in finance as a PhD candidate.

Meet Topper. Sweet and affectionate, this handsome and friendly 3-year-old Tuxedo was surrendered by his owner to a high kill shelter. Fortunately for Topper, he was rescued and brought to Catmandu to find a new furever home.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help identifying two females who, on June 9, 2022 in separate incidents, stole purses from two elderly females and used their credit cards.

Buying a home is never a small endeavor. With so much information out there, many people may not be able to tell fact from fiction. Lending experts at Greater Nevada Mortgage recently shared the top myths they hear and offered advice for where people can get the most accurate information before starting their home buying journey.

The Jazz & Beyond festival committee announces that the winner of the 2022 poster and program cover art contest is Mike Bond. His design, “Jazz Guitar,” was selected from 10 entries to highlight the 19th annual Carson City music and art festival. Honorable mention goes to 11-year-old Jasmine Sanchez for her entries, “Jazzy Uno” and “Jazzy Dos.”

The main issue behind the Carson City area housing crunch is simple: There are more people that want to buy than there are available properties, whether those buyers are newlyweds, established families, local investors looking for rental properties, or even corporate hedge funds buying multiple properties to rent at a huge scale.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies is back for the 6th in person season and better than ever. So grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.