LGBTQ+ & Friends Social Saturday, June 22nd, 2-5pm at Red’s Old 395 Grill, Carson City. The $25 lunch includes food, drinks, tax, and tip. Limited seating.

Here is the Carson City road report for the week of June 3-9, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

Washoe County prosecutors have sued the United States Postal Service, asking a federal court to halt its plan to move key mail processing operations from Reno to Sacramento — cities divided by a snow closure-prone mountain pass — and accusing the agency of circumventing federal law.

Louis and Peggy Locke, founding Pastors of Carson City Foursquare Church celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on May 25th.

Meet Penelope, also known as Princess Penelope. This sweetie is very social and friendly. She is a beautiful short-haired Tabby hoping to find a home where she will be spoiled for the rest of her life. At 9 years young, this lovely girl has many good years of life ahead of her.

June's story theme is "A funny thing happened..." The magic of humor in our lives and relationships. Join us for a few laughs with Robert and Maria. Both share in the love of humor and laughter. For them it's serious business — a means of expressing and coping with all of life's many challenges.There is no better medicine than the tears of laughter.

Optum, a leading health solution and care delivery organization, brings its Mobile Medical Center known as "Medicine on the Move" to Carson City this Tuesday and Wednesday.

Discover Andean Music with Kantu Inka during a series of three weekly lessons at the Carson City Senior Center.

UPDATE: The fire is controlled and extinguished, per WildCAD. No further extension to wildland, according to Eastern Sierra Fire & Ice, a fire and weather watch page.
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A large fire has been reported and spotted on the wildland fire cameras in Lyon County as of Friday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m. the smoke plume was first reported near Speedway and 95A in Lyon County.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food and veterinary care to pets of homeless individuals, is proud to announce a momentous occasion in its history. Sierra Veterinary Hospital, located in Carson City, has been honored as the first and oldest Donation Site in the country by Feeding Pets of the Homeless.

Grand Opening Alert! As many of you have noticed, there has been a new trail slowly working its way up from the 5th St. Prison Hill trail up towards the North Loop.

Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for the 3rd annual Western Days on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum complex. Entry and activities are free.

Get ready to raise your glass and start dancing when Sierra Roc takes the stage at the Capital City Brewfest. The Brewfest takes place Saturday, June 22nd in Downtown Carson City.

More than two dozen brewers and several food trucks will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sierra Roc will perform on the Plaza’s stage.

There was the grandest of grand openings on May 29th at the newly relocated Carson Antiques and Collectibles Mall. The mayor, two supervisors, Carson City Chamber officials, and many others came to tour the new store (once Grocery Outlet) located at 1831 N. Carson Street where there is plenty of parking.

RE/MAX Gold has announced that REALTOR Kyle Miller is the latest addition of the growing real estate franchise. Miller has been in Real Estate for one year and specializes in Residential, and First-Time Buyer sales.

Carson County 4-H would like to invite you to Summer Camp!

Three days of day camp take place in June here in Carson City.

Carson City School Board Trustees heard an update regarding the districts Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) program, and how it is working to help students achieve goals on social/emotional, academic, and behavioral levels.

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.

$45.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed.

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240823-ps-birds/

Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.

Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

Enjoy a fun and easy acrylic painting class as you follow along with instructor Debbie Corona in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Includes two complimentary beverages and all materials.

$45.00 - Includes $2 processing fee. Name will be added to class list, no printed ticket needed.

Get tickets: https://breweryarts.org/event/20240809-ps-moon/

Please arrive through 2nd St entrance.

Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio
449 W King St
Carson City, NV

With the theme "macro" as a the point of entry, local photographers took to their creativity, lenses and view finders to come up with several pictures for May's monthly photo competition.

Join Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae, in a lecture and PowerPoint presentation titled:
“Eilley Riches To Rags At Bowers Mansion.”

Eilley was a true Nevada Pioneer. Learn who Eilley was, how she lived on the Comstock, why she had to forge ahead in life at each turn, and about her phenomenal intuitive abilities.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Godfrey, one of our longest-term dogs, who has been with us since August 2023. This energetic boy thrives on his walks and relishes any chance to stretch his legs and run around.

A real southern gentleman, born in Tulsa OK, Grew up in Tulsa, Dallas TX & Atlanta, GA. Guitar player & singer almost his whole life. Influences are varied - from Willie Nelson & the outlaws of the 70s to modern country and rock.

CLARIFICATION: The original version of this story mentioned Southwest Gas. Southwest Gas is not involved in the rate applications. The gas portion covers NV Energy's gas customers in the Reno-Sparks area.
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NV Energy electric and gas customers in Northern Nevada may see hikes of an average of $9.84 per month in electric and $4.75 a month in natural gas coming soon.