Congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Carson City are pleased to announce several voluntary representatives (young men and women) who have received mission calls and will soon embark on a journey of faith, service and personal growth.

The annual Pony Express Re-ride, a re-enactment of the original Pony Express Route that spanned nearly 2,000 miles passing through what are now seven western states, returns to the Carson City area on Wednesday, June 26.

On Friday, June 28, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office will conduct an alcohol compliance checks. Underage volunteers will be sent into local businesses in Carson City and attempt to purchase alcohol using their real identification.

During his MLB career, Reno Aces Team Manager Blake Lalli played for the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves, later going on to play for the Reno Aces before eventually returning as the youngest-ever team manager in franchise history. Even with an impressive baseball career profile, becoming a kidney donor to his girlfriend, Aleah Hartung, tops his list of accomplishments.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is tomorrow evening, Wednesday June 26, at 7:00 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Join us on Thursday, June 27th beginning at 7pm for Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Bring your instruments and your voices plus friends and family along to cheer you on!

Saturated color spreads across the sky over Carson City Sunday evening.

A 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Jakki Ford will perform two free big-band concerts in Carson City. The first, on Friday, June 28, is from 6 to 9 p.m. at Mills Park, 1111 E. William Street. It is part of the weekly Family Fun Fridays, featuring live music, food trucks, and family activities every Friday through August 9.

Every year throughout our region, pets are found dead in cars due to heat exhaustion, including those with windows cracked.

With outside temperatures often in the 90s and above, internal car temperatures can reach anywhere from 114 degrees after 10 minutes, to 140 degrees after an hour. Cracking a window often does nothing at all as rolling down the windows has been shown to have little effect on the temperature inside a car, according to the Humane Society of the U.S.

Your favorite Singer/Songwriter is back at Polecat Tavern on Saturday, June 29th beginning at 7pm. Always a good time with Canyon White. Winner of numerous awards for her songwriting and performances.

The recent article “Beach managers and operators prepare to Keep Tahoe Blue this summer”, is a noble attempt at curbing the trash problem at Lake Tahoe that occurs each summer from visitors and tourists.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 14th Annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive, to combat food insecurity and support families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities throughout America. From June 26 to July 31, 2024, Carson City Grocery Outlet is teaming up with the Northern Nevada Dream Center, to collect food and cash donations in-store.

According to RSVP, the lower Centennial Fields as well as Centennial Park Drive will be open to the public to view the Fourth of July fireworks which will be set off from Eagle Valley Golf Course this year instead of Mills Park. Fireworks will be set off at 9:30 p.m.

More on that here.

The plants and trees are on their best behavior at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City as they celebrate their 50th anniversary of this awesome garden center, where flowers are in full bloom, trees are standing strong and tall in their pots, vendors are available to give gardening pointers, and there's lots of outdoor decor to make your garden more vibrant and interesting.

The much-anticipated Carson-Tahoe Home & Garden Show is happening this weekend, featuring an impressive array of vendors offering everything from home improvement services and products to health and beauty services and products, ensuring there is something for everyone. Admission is free to the public.

The speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Aaron Sims, Chair of the Rural Nevada Democratic Caucus. In honor of Pride Month, he spoke last Monday about challenges faced by gay people in rural communities. This Monday he will speak about Rural Caucus efforts to engage with progressive-minded individuals in remote parts of the state.

Earlier this month, Dirk Roper, owner and CEO of Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning, made the first of many deliveries of the summer of 50 fans to the Carson City Senior Center as part of the KOLOCares 2024 Fan Drive to help Carson City seniors stay cool this summer.

Here are upcoming Carson City school-related activities and local community partner events.

This weekend’s Capital City Brewfest checks all the boxes needed to have a great time. Plenty of breweries? Check. Live music in McFadden Plaza? Check. Food trucks, fun raffle prizes and great weather? Check, check, check.

The annual Capital City Brewfest takes place this Saturday, June 22nd, from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. along Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Downtown Carson City.

I had a great opportunity to meet and speak with many people last week at the Dini’s Car Show in Yerington, NV. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office continually has a booth at many local events. Our Administrative Assistant Kayla and I worked the booth for the entire day. We entered our armored vehicle into the car show, unfortunately it was not eligible to win any prizes, however it was a hit with the crowd.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on July 6th and meet local realist artist R. Fox. New piece will be on display with a very rare sale. One day only, 25% off her artwork.
The show will be held both indoors and in the front yard.
Please, mark your calendars now.