Nevada's Wild West spirit with all the flavor arrives this Saturday, June 11 in Virginia City with Taste of the Comstock, an event that blends food tasting restaurant tours with Comstock-era history, demonstrations, competitions and thirst-busting saloon drinks.

Deb Kytle welcomed a few dozen supporters Thursday night with a hug and a warm smile as she celebrated the grand opening of her business's new location in Carson City's historic west side neighborhood.

A crowd of guests lingered on the outside patio and milled about inside the 1,500 square-foot cottage-style dwelling located at 1203 N. Nevada Street.

Meet near the barns on Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road. Bring water and wear athletic shoes. If it is raining or snowing heavily, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. You can pick up a schedule at the MAC or Carson Aquatic Facility or online at http://www.carson.org.

New time. Meet at the corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place.
Bring water and wear athletic shoes. If it is raining or snowing heavily, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. You can pick up a schedule at the MAC or Carson Aquatic Facility or online at http://www.carson.org.

Meet at the Brewery Arts Center. Bring water and wear athletic shoes.
If it is raining or snowing heavily, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. You can pick up a schedule at the MAC or Carson Aquatic Facility or online at http://www.carson.org.

Toni Thompson has long had a love for the American West and its history. It shows both in the decor of her retail store and in the building she rents.

Thompson, owner of Eagle Mountain Trading Post at 110 S. Curry Street in Carson City, said she couldn't be happier running her business out of the historic structure that once served as a freight depot, livery and Overland Stage stop back in the early days of the Nevada state capital.

The Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe is pleased to announce that the 2016 Pyramid Lake War Memorial Celebration will take place on Friday May, 20th in Nixon, NV. The Tribe would like to invite the public and their families to participate in the annual Sunrise Ceremony and the Eagle Staff Run walk/run along the Truckee River from the Numana Hatchery to the Nixon Gym.

Join us on the Red Carpet for Dinner, Cash Bar, Silent Auction and Raffles on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Gold Dust West Casino, 2171 E. William Street, Carson City, NV 89701. Tickets are $35 Per Person available at Intimate Designs Floral, 444 E. William Street, #14, Carson City, NV 88701 – 775.301.6351.

For more information call Rhonda at 775-315-8495 or email classiccinemaccnv@gmail.com

Join us for a fun and informative two-day Carson River Watershed tour on June 7-8. Meet at Smith's parking lot each day to "Get on the Bus" and travel the upper watershed from Alpine County to Carson City on Day 1, June 7, and from Carson City to Fallon on Day 2, June 8.

I took my wife on a photography outing Monday night to Moffat Open Space in East Carson City to capture the sunset. While she was clicking away, I decided to take a few snapshots with my camera phone. I guess it worked out pretty good.

Thursday evening easy bike rides with Muscle Powered, meet at 5:30 p.m. at School District Office on King Street, take a 10-12 mile easy ride around town. Helmets required. Contact Kelly at 315-2719 if you have a question.

Enjoy a bird walk, biking with Muscle Powered, and breakfast at the Red House this Saturday. The annual open house at Silver Saddle Ranch starts at 8 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m.
Go here for the Facebook page for more information and click second photo twice to enlarge the flier.

Northern Nevadans fighting against Parkinson's Disease have a new ally in their corner.

Francisco Rodriguez, owner of Tazmanian Boxing Club in North Carson City, recently earned national certification to train individuals suffering from Parkinson's Disease, a distinction that makes him unique among other area boxing coaches and trainers.

Black Bear Diner, an award-winning family dining establishment, is tentatively scheduled to open its sixth Nevada location in Carson City on Wednesday, May 25, Max Casino General Manager Lee Kennedy said this morning.

An all-ages invitation is extended to the safest street party in Carson City this Saturday at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.

The 13th annual Cops and Kids is an all-out community gathering where parents and children can participate in games and activities all designed with family, health and safety in mind. The street party spans two blocks and features refreshments, music, safety demonstrations, games and more. It regularly sees at least a thousand or more children in attendance.

TechCamp 2016 is ready to GO! We have flyers and applications for campers and sponsors! Sign up NOW because we turn folks away every year because our limited space fills up well before the camps. We have camps June 13-24, July 11-22, and August 1-12 from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm weekdays with a graduation dinner the final day.

Painting is my passion. Both the gothic shapes of the Eastern Sierra and the endless horizon of the Nevada High Desert inspire and inform my work.

My paintings are the result of a synesthetic dialog with the landscape. I cannot help but hear the colors of the high desert in the mid-summer sun, smell the grandeur of the Sierra peaks rising above the alpine autumn twilight, and touch the expanse of vast, open spaces on a cold, winter evening.

The Carson City Public Works Department is seeking applicants to participate in a public forum which will discuss the maintenance of streets in Carson City.

The American Cancer Society will be holding its annual celebration for cancer survivors and caregivers at Relay for Life. The event will be held at Mills Park in Carson City on Saturday, May 21. Relay for Life is a family-friendly event with entertainment, food, games, raffles, bounce house, and other activities included.

Results from week 2 in the Carson City NFL Flag Football League:
Saints 52, 49ers 30
Packers 40, Seahawks 12
Saints 64, Seahawks 36
49ers 48, Packers 20
49ers 43, Seahawks 34
Saints 41, Packers 20

Standings and leading scorers and defenders for week 2:
Saints (6-0): Alex Myrehn 9 TDs, Parker Story 5 TDs, Zach Guthrie 5 TD passes, Javier Arellano Barrios 4 TDs, Danny Cazares 4 TDs, Caid Milligan 2 TDs, Dayna Myrehn 1 TD.
49ers (3-3): Connor Baker 5 TDs, Isiah Urbina 3 TDs, Braden Rice 8 flags pulls, Blade Benjamins 7 flags.

Sierra Nevada Forums and League of Women Voters present Money in Politics and Voter Issues. Speakers include Karen Nicholson of the LWV of US, Sondra Cosgrove of College of Southern Nevada and Annette Magnus, Battle Born Progress. Moderated by Robert Morin, WNC. Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, doors open at 5:30 pm.

Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program, also known as STEP, is looking for help from the community! We are seeking donations for kids from the Boys and Girls Club to participate in a summer equine program. Your money will be used for scholarships for children in need to learn all aspects of horse handling and riding. We need to Raise $3,000 by June 1st! Please mail donations or contact us about putting a donation box at your business.
Together we can make a big difference!

Thank You Carson City!

STEP is a Non-Profit Organization
33 Bellevue Road
Washoe Valley, Nv 89704

The Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation will have its first annual meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. at the offices of the Parks and Recreation Department, 3303 Butti Way, Bldg. 9, Carson City. The election of board members for vacant positions will be among topics on the agenda. A meeting of the Board will immediately follow the annual meeting.

An object in motion stays in motion, Sir Isaac Newton's First Law of Motion states.

Carson City residents Matthew Bartak and Teak Dopf have got inertia down to a science. They haven't stopped moving since the first time they touched a set of wheels.

They've ridden bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates. They loved them all so much that the two friends became partners in a business two years ago that took their passion for riding to another level.

Carson High School swimmer Michelle Harrison, who also swims with the Reno Aquatics Club team, signed her letter of intent yesterday to swim with Iowa Lakes Community College. She is currently coached by CHS coach Monica Weaver, and Reno Aquatics coach Brian Holm. Michelle will be studying Criminal Justice.

The Nevada state capital has seen its share of natural disasters and citywide emergencies.

From wildfires to flooding and all-too-common high wind events, Carson City Manager Nick Marano says local government is ready to respond at a moment's notice.

"The city has an emergency operations plan," Marano said. "We've gone through several rounds of modifications to it."

There is an emergency operations center, he said, that enhances communication between public safety and public works departments during local emergencies.