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

In this class you’ll learn about problem-solving through art, as well as how to draw with instructor Kaleb Wyckoff. Whether you can sketch a stick figure or a portrait, this class is for you! All skill levels are welcome. Every class is different and designed to strive for accessibility. Classes take place every other week and focus on stand alone lessons, meaning you can join at anytime without being behind.

Reno Tahoe Comedy is proud to present Bobcat Goldthwait at Piper's Opera house in Virginia City on Saturday, April 27. Since his first appearance on the David Letterman Show at the age of 20, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian.

Join the fun in this fabulous & creative class! This is a great class for all levels of jewelry making fun! It’s also a wonderful way to share time with your mom or make her something special! In this two-hour class, we will be designing & stringing two bracelets so you can give one away or wear them both! Either way you look at it, this is a great gift! We’ll be using acuflex wire, crimp beads and an assortment of fun & fanciful beads. This class is simple but the technique is a jewelry maker’s staple.

"This is Mexico! You’re invited to join the folkloric cultural mosaic and tour a diverse and immense nation, full of colors, flavors, dances, rhythms, and sounds. The ancestral cultures have left a legacy for all humanity, Mexico is not a country, Mexico is a world in itself! Welcome to Estampas de México. Esto es México.”

"Esto es México!” This is Mexico! You’re invited to join the folkloric cultural mosaic and tour a diverse and immense nation, full of colors, flavors, dances, rhythms, and sounds. The ancestral cultures have left a legacy for all humanity, Mexico is not a country, Mexico is a world in itself! Welcome to Estampas de México. Esto es México.”

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

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

High Desert Habit - Honky-Tonk from Winnemucca. Nevada. This trio hails from arid, cattle covered hills, long crested valleys & mountains full of gold, the town of Winnemucca, NV. With various musical upbringings, the three shared common ground & as fate would have it, they came together in 2017 with a few friends to find they had a knack for making music.

Come and join us. May 1, 2024. Arrive by 2pm to participate! Resume and Job Sear

Unlock Your Career Potential: Join us for an exhilarating and empowering Resume and Job Search Workshop!

Jim Shirk is running for mayor and held a Meet & Greet meeting on Tuesday, April 16th at A to Zen. A nice crowd of citizens attended to hear what he had to say. Jim Shirk introduced himself and spoke about his past experience.

The Carson City School District will host a quarterly Community Connections event next week, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Carson High School.

MINDEN — The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency has announced that it has published preliminary copies of the revised Flood Insurance Rate Map and Flood Insurance Study report for Douglas County and incorporated areas. These materials are available for public viewing on FEMA's website.

Hello fellow anglers. Yes, it is that time of year for the California opening day fishing season. This year we actually will have an opening day. Last year with our excessive snow pack, we were not able to get on many rivers until mid summer due to runoff.

Up in the Pine Nuts, waiting for the sunset.

Earlier this month it was announced that Carson City’s Burlington Coat Factory would be closing. Rumors of a potential Hobby Lobby taking its place have now been substantiated.

The popular craft store applied for a permit for the location Wednesday, according to the Carson City Planning Division.

Specialized Protective Services Virtual Hiring Event on Thursday, May 2, 2024 fr

Calling all job seekers with at least one year of security experience!!! Specialized Protective Services is seeking candidates to fill their unarmed and armed security officer positions for the Reno, NV area paying $17.00 to $19.50 hourly.

Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies will host the 2nd annual wildfire education and preparedness workshop for the community Tuesday, April 30.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Macy, a 6-year-old gal who has been at our shelter since the end of January. She was surrendered because her owner could no longer have animals.

Nevada State Museum staff invite all to contribute to a bee hotel this Saturday, April 20 as they celebrate Earth Day in Carson City. Participants are encouraged to contribute to the bee hotel, a nesting place for solitary bee friends, and learn about other ways you can help native pollinators.

Drawing on humor splashed with insight, nationally recognized syndicated cartoonist Brian Crane, also known as “Mr. Pickles,” packed the house as guest speaker Tuesday at the Carson City Senior Center.

Carson Area MPO

Carson Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has posted a draft "Local Road Safety Plan" for public review and comment. A Local Road Safety Plan is a method for developing a locally tailored framework for identifying, analyzing, and prioritizing roadway safety improvements.

Back by popular demand, the RunGood Poker Series is returning to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa April 23-28. The six-day series includes a host of guaranteed tournaments and nine ring events, headlined by a $150,000 guaranteed main event.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to provide some tips related to online safety for juveniles. It is important for parents to know how to set up their children’s devices for several reasons.

The Historic Fourth Ward School Museum in historic Virginia City is pleased to announce the much-anticipated third annual Victorian Tea Party and Historic Fashion Show, scheduled for Mother’s Day weekend on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit is proud to announce the addition of two new K9 teams. Our latest additions have just completed K9 school and are now deployed to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office. The addition of these two K9s maintains our service of seven dog teams, as we continue toward our organizational goal of eight K9 teams to provide full-time coverage for the Carson City community.

This Thursday, April 18th beginning at 7pm, it's Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Come on by and play your songs, tell your jokes, recite your poetry, do your magic! Whatever is your bag, show it off!

While waiting in line I always carry along a little Kipling, mainly to call upon this one little snippet to sustain me, “If you can wait and not be tired by waiting.” I do love his epic little poem, “If.” That poem has helped me to maintain my balance on more occasions than I can count.

Lane reductions will take place Fridays through Mondays on U.S. 50 in Dayton beginning Friday, April 19 as the Nevada Department of Transportation replaces concrete barrier rail in the highway median.

The four Douglas County School District board members who have been front and center through controversy since being elected in November 2022 all pulled out of a decision to accept a settlement agreement on a Writ of Mandamus during their meeting last Tuesday.

The 42nd annual Chili on the Comstock returns to heat up Virginia City on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19. As a qualifier for the International Chili Society World Finals, guests can indulge in a diverse array of chili styles, from spicy to mild and chili verde, all expertly crafted by some of the finest chili cooks in the West.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

This Thursday, April 18th beginning at 7pm, it's Open Mic Night at Polecat Tavern. Come on by and play your songs, tell your jokes, recite your poetry, do your magic! Whatever is your bag, show it off! Audience members are welcome, come and cheer these folks on!

Two were arrested Monday for possession of stolen personal and business checks amounting to more than $555,000, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

EmployNV Career Hub Resume Workshop. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 10:00am to 11

EmployNV Resume Workshop will teach you how to prepare a resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education! Join us on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from10am-11am at EmployNV Career Hub,1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins welcome! For more information, call 775-684-0400.

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 the capital city.

Tux: the official Linux mascot

Curious about Linux? Long time user? Join us for the March meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group. We meet on the third Saturday of each month, and have great information and discussions of interest to any level of experience with Linux.

Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies made four arrests on Monday for warrants and one arrest for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia, according to booking reports.

Back by popular demand, the RunGood Poker Series is returning to Atlantis Casino Resort Spa April 23-28. The six-day series includes a host of guaranteed tournaments and nine ring events, headlined by a $150,000 guaranteed main event.

Common Ground Church Youth Group did volunteer work at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City on Saturday to wrap lilac bushes with wire fencing in order to protect them from deer.

Carson City will be front and center Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18, when it hosts the 2024 NIAA State Track & Field Championships at the Jim Frank Track Complex at Carson High School. The two-day event will draw more than 1,000 athletes (from four different classifications) and countless fans and spectators from across the state to the capital city.

Photo courtesy of Friend of the Nevada State Railroad Museum

The Carson City Historical Society hosts Adam Michalski, who will present a talk called "The Railroad and Carson City," on Thursday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House located at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City.

Wolves of Yesterday bring their brand of classic rock, to the All Star Bar this Friday night April 19th, starting at 7:00 PM. Their unique blend of vocal harmonies allows them to cover bands such as Journey, Foreigner and more.

Carson City Community Development Director Hope Sullivan encourages all residents, business owners, and visitors to participate in the Land Use Master Plan Update Virtual Meeting on Thursday, April 18, at 5 p.m. More information about access to the meeting can be found at envisioncarsoncity.org.

LIVE at Polecat Tavern this Friday, April 19th, starting at 7pm, It's Keith Alan Barnett. You know his single "No Place to Fall" and his album "Three Days out of Gerlach". Now you can see and hear him live in the intimate seating of Polecat Tavern.

Canyon White at Polecat Tavern on April 20th, 2024 beginning at 7pm.
Rocking...Soulful Music... from the heart...Voted RN&R 2015, 2016, 2017 Best Songwriter/Musician.

Sand Harbor State Park will be the place to be Earth Day, April 22, for the inaugural "Shoreline Sweep" clean up event celebrating Lake Tahoe.

Are you passionate about nurturing young talent and building a strong foundation for the future of high school baseball? Look no further than the Carson Blue Jays C Team! Comprised of middle school players, this team is not just about winning games; it's about fostering a love for the game and instilling essential skills and values that will benefit these players on and off the field.

Carson City's Cinco de Mayo Celebración 2024 will be a 3-day celebration of Mexican culture for all the Northern Nevada region to enjoy.

CARSON CITY — With major roadway improvements taking place across the region, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol and Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County are reminding motorists to drive safely in road work zones, including during National Work Zone Awareness Week held April 15-19.

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