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On Saturday Oct. 12, 2024, Capitol City Gun Club in Carson City will host a National Sporting Clays Association Registered Shoot.

Perseverance, determination and heart: these are the words that come to mind when I think of our Senior in the Spotlight, Oswaldo Lepe. Oswaldo challenges himself every day to be the best he can be.

UPDATE: A Dayton woman reported missing or endangered, Monica Stephenson, was found safe by Rocklin Police Department in Placer County, Calif., according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

Capital City Arts Initiative is delighted to present work by the late artist, Robert Morrison, in the "A Glimpse Back" exhibition. His work reflected an active and ongoing dialogue between both geometric and organic forces.

According to a press release issued from the County Clerk’s office, all Carson City voters will be receiving new official mail-in ballots due to an Independent American Party candidate being incorrectly listed as a Democrat.

According to the release, ballots will reissued again Oct. 16.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around Carson City.

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women’s volunteer service organization promoting Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation. Meetings are on the third Wednesday of each month at 12 noon for one hour. This Oct. 16 the meeting is at the Staybridge Suites, 972 Retail Ct, Carson City.

In late September, one Lyon County voter, Clark Mandichak, went to confirm his voter registration information, only to find the following error message from the Secretary of State’s office:

The County registrar has rejected your Home Address with the following message: Residential Address does not exist and polling location cannot be determined.

The reason? Mandichak lives in a newly built neighborhood which, for some reason, is not registered as an existing address with Lyon County elections.

Nathan Tack, of Sierra Lutheran High School, has been named a semifinalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. He is among more than 16,000 scholars nationwide who will continue to compete for $26 million in college scholarships to be awarded next spring. Morgan de la Torre was named Commended Student.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce its participation in the Joining Forces traffic safety campaign that combines 30 law enforcement agencies across the State of Nevada focused on traffic safety awareness and enforcement. The campaign series will run from October 2024 through September 2025.

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Navigating resources and advanced care planning is the topic of the next Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The public is invited to attend the meeting which takes place Tuesday, Oct. 8, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

120 years old! Yes, the 30 year old Rock Point Mill from Dayton was moved to the Donovan Mill in the 1930's by Bill Donovan. We will be operating two batteries, a rotary stamp mill (donated by the Consolidated Virginia Mining Co) and a concentrating table on October 19th. Happening at the Donovan Mill, 900 Main St, Silver City, NV.

Family trunk-or-treat event at Mountain Vista Baptist Church

Join us on Oct 31st from 5-8pm for a family friendly Trunk-or-Treat event! 1750 Mountain St. Carson City, NV 89703, just north of the Governor's Mansion.

With winter around the corner, bears are foraging for food this fall as they do every year, with bears coming down from the hills into Carson City and surrounding areas in search of calories to pack on.

Dog Town Rescue is collecting gently worn shoes to be distributed to people in need. Please bring your gently-worn, men's, women's, and children's shoes to our adoption event.

Bistro Napa has received the coveted AAA Four Diamond designation, joining an exclusive list of restaurants and hotels that represent the top tier of the hospitality industry in North America.

Cards will be in the air as the RunGood Poker Series returns to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa October 8-13. The six-day series includes a host of guaranteed tournaments and nine ring events, headlined by a $150,000 guaranteed main event.

The Carson Douglas ECAC (Early Childhood Advisory Council) is excited to offer TWO separate session options to see Mr. Ty, The Childcare Whisperer LIVE:

Mr. Ty, The Childcare Whisperer

The Carson Douglas ECAC (Early Childhood Advisory Council) is excited to offer TWO separate session options to see Mr. Ty, The Childcare Whisperer LIVE:

A 27-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of felony child endangerment, aiding/permitting a child to use or possess a firearm, negligent storage of a firearm and a Department of Alternative Sentencing violation, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Join us at the Carson Nugget this Wednesday, Oct. 9 from 4PM–6PM to celebrate 49 years of Excellence with Mercedes in Alatte! Free Food & Drinks to celebrate nearly half a century of Mercedes' Excellence at the Carson Nugget.

Carson City voters have received their official mail-in ballots, with what some are calling a major problem.

In the race for U.S. Congress, currently held by incumbent Mark Amodei, an Independent American Party (IAP) candidate, Lynn Chapman, has been incorrectly categorized as a Democrat.

Once again the call went out from Carson Tahoe Emergency Department for Children in the ER to Carson City Moose Lodge for more Tommy Moose Dolls.

Ride with us back to those golden days of Bonanza yesteryear, when Ben, Adam, Hoss and Little Joe stood for honesty, decency and owned about 1/3 of the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The Carson Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Gary Schwartz, kicks off its 40th season this October with a pair of "A Night on Broadway" concerts on Friday, Oct. 18, and Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. These concerts celebrate the history of Broadway and heritage of music from Tin Pan Alley to contemporary Broadway. Narrator is Rita Geil.

Thursday Night is Open Mic at Polecat Tavern in Carson City. Great time to showcase that new song you've been working on. Bring your friends to share your stuff! Starts at 6pm. Signups at 5:30.

As of this writing, it appears the Tahoe Conservancy is about to acquire Motel Six, a happy ending for a motel that used to charge six dollars. I happened to have enjoyed a summer there myself some sixty-three summers ago. Yes, in that heavenly summer of ’61, Motel Six was the Sands, and they hired a 17-year-old lifeguard to work their pool for the summer, yours truly.

Students from Eagle Valley Middle School will be hosting a Halloween/Fall themed bake sale on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 am to 2 pm. This bake sale will be held at Benson’s Feed and Tack, at 2750 Highway 50 East, in Carson City.

Your support changes lives. Let's come full circle together. Our annual fundraiser helps ensure that our free Wednesday night program, The Art of Emotional Resilience continues to help change the lives of those who are seeking a better future.

The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin a project Oct. 7 to install pedestrian safety improvements on Wright Way in front of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles building in Carson City.

The Carson Valley Arts Council is pleased to present an evening with Dave Stamey. Dave Stamey will perform at the CVIC Hall, 1602 Esmeralda in Minden, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. This is the second concert in our 2024-2025 Concert Series.

Dog Town Rescue will be at the Carson City PetCo on Saturday, October 12th with some of our amazing adoptable dogs.

Come join us for Carson City's first Disc Golf Glow Round. The event will be on Nov. 2, 6 p.m. at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Complex in Carson City. It is located at the corner of Flint Drive and Rifle Range Road.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 7-13, 2024. Closures and delays are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Join us Saturday, Oct. 12 at Browsers Corner Book Store in Carson City as Monica Marcinko shares her latest book, "Santa Manners.". t's a fun, practical children's book that shows how we should behave all year long so we get on Santa's good list.

We Remember Your Sacrifices, You are Not Forgotten: The Story and Art of the Stewart Indian School is a multi-media exhibition that tells the story of the Stewart Indian School and its alumni, with stories, photographs and art objects.

One day letterpress printing workshops are now being offered in the "Mark Twain Room" in the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in Virginia City.

New Connections

We invite you to join us at The House of Prayer for an opportunity to make new connections.

During the Friends of the Nevada State Museum recent Tin Cup Roundup fundraising event in Carson City, the raffle of an uncirculated 1884 Morgan silver dollar resulted in the coin traveling across state lines to California.

Doodle Your Soul is back with their famously awesome and creative Kid's Arts & Crafts Class! Come in this Saturday from 12-2pm to enjoy creating art and take home what you make.

The community of Silver Springs is excited to announce its annual Wild Wild West Founders Day Parade, happening on Saturday, Oct. 12. This year’s parade will be led by the Nevada Chapter of the National Pony Express Association, who will carry an authentic mochila along Ft. Churchill Street, honoring the historic Pony Express route.

The Mile High Jazz Band, singer Jakki Ford, and seven award-winning poets and readers present "Taking Chances,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry, on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street, inside the Carson Nugget.

Monday's Democratic luncheon will be another pre-election "double header," featuring two local candidates. Michelle Pedersen, who is running for the open District 7 seat on the Carson City School District Board of Trustees, will speak from Noon to 1:00 PM. Lori Bagwell, who is running for reelection, will follow after lunch, from 1:30 to 2:30.

Classic 3:16—Classic Skate Shop’s second full length video featuring the Classic Team. They take pride in our local scene, and the best way to support it is by giving back. This video is a thank you to all skaters from our area and everyone who keeps it ‘Classic’.

The next meeting of the Regional Transportation Commission will take place Wednesday, Oct. 9 following the 4:30 p.m. CAMPO meeting and will take place in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Carson City Community Center.

Items on the agenda include a new multi-use path construction, JAC purchases, trail grants and more.

The next Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) meeting will take place Wednesday, Oct. 9 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room at the Carson City Community Center.

On the agenda topics include pavement assessments and JAC funding.

Step back in time for a hauntingly beautiful evening at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at 7 p.m.

The Fourth Annual "All Hallows' Eve Victorian Ball" promises a night of otherworldly delights within the very walls that may whisper tales of the past.

Carson City, NV – The Carson Water Subconservancy District is now taking nominations for candidates to receive the 2025 Andy Aldax Award as described below:

Award Purpose and Scope

Tee Jay's Corner Cafe will once again host "Chowder for Charity" on behalf of F.I.S.H. Friday October 4, 10am-8pm. Tee Jay's Corner Cafe is located inside Cactus Jack's Casino at 420 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV.

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