Looking for a place to take friends & family? Or maybe you just want to go somewhere to unwind after work. Well head on over to the Bella Vita Bistro for a perfect night out. Bill will be there to entertain the customers with a repertoire of music that will have you groovin' the night away. Don't forget the friendly staff and food selections that will add to your enjoyment. Good times!

Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players (NQR) is a program of the Carson City Symphony Association for adults who recently began to play — or returned to playing — string instruments. Weekly sessions are on Thursday mornings beginning Sept. 1, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive.

MINDEN — Douglas County Secret Witness is seeking information on a 15-year-old male runaway juvenile, Joseph Altig. Joseph left his residence in Gardnerville on foot and has not returned. Your identity is not needed and you will remain anonymous.

A 49-year-old Romanian woman was arrested Monday for suspicion of felony commercial burglary, grand larceny, possession of stolen property and organized retail theft, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

The long-awaited affordable housing project known as ‘Sierra Flats’ will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony at its site in Carson City on Thursday, which will be attended by both Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell, as well as Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak.

A 19-year-old man was arrested late Monday for suspicion of felony eluding, gross misdemeanor child endangerment and 12 misdemeanor offenses following a vehicle pursuit that began on South Carson Street near the county line, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Dynamite was discovered Monday on State Route 28 near Lake Tahoe's Sand Harbor, forcing the closure of the road for several hours, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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:

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.