The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, much like the rest of the community, is feeling saddened for those that had to evacuate from South Lake Tahoe due to the Caldor fire. This is such a scary time and the Museum wants to be a fun and safe environment to help those families take their minds off of the unknown.

The Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change.  Everyone is welcome to attend the online Zoom meeting by contacting our email (cclcarsoncity@gmail.com) by September 6.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce the Lions International Peace Poster Contest is now open for local entries.

Please join Coffee Connections on Thursday September 2 from 9 AM to 10 AM for what is certain to be a lively discussion titled “Enough With the Drama!”

We will be investigating the root causes of drama, the roles that people play when involved in drama, and strategies for transforming drama-filled interactions into connections with other people that are beneficial and nurturing for all involved.

Is your business identity unique enough? Maybe you find yourself selling a market flooded with identical products or services.If so, this session is for you, as you'll get best practices and learn from real-world stories to help you differentiate your brand and keep customers coming back. Click on flier for details.

Saturday, September 11, at 10:00 am, historian and author Mark Mclaughlin will give a presentation relating to his forthcoming book about the History of Vigilantism in the West, at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

How far will you go? Travel with Wild Horse Children’s Theater to the Village of Motunui as we present the Northern Nevada premiere of Disney’s Moana, Jr. Actors, singers and dancers, ages 5 to 18, are invited to audition for this musical adventure!

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office 18th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge will be held on Sept. 9, 10, and 11, 2021 at Mills Park. The event is open to current certified motor officers and advanced skilled riders. Motor officers will be training, riding, and discussing riding techniques with various motor instructors. This training event is designed to help motor officers enhance their riding skills through challenging skill patterns with camaraderie and some competition.

As part of the Green Industry Continuing Education Series, University of Nevada, Reno Extension is offering “Fall Tree Pruning” noon to 1 p.m., Sept. 8, for free via Zoom.

While there is no fountain of youth, there are ways to help you feel your best. If you are over 50 or approaching that age, consider joining the Rotary Club of Carson City at its next meeting Tuesday, August 31.

The Carson City SDA Church Pantry is open every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 405 E. College Parkway. The pantry is across the parking lot from the church in the beige building next to the playground. If you are in need of food, please come by. Masks are required while in the building.

The Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc., also known as RSVP, is collecting food and clothing donations for local veterans now through Sept. 8, 2021.

Donations can be dropped off at the RSVP Office located on 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 6, Carson City, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Click on flier for more information.

At the upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting, which will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, a discussion will be held on whether or not to make “indecent conduct” or having an open container of alcohol in public misdemeanor crimes in Carson City.

The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room of the Community Center.

It’s 1985, and real estate developer and “entrepreneur” Whit Wiley has just cut the ribbon opening the newest marvel in his shopping mall empire: the Carson Mall. Whit was to top the Forbes list of most rich and powerful men of 1985 — until he washed up in the mall fountain, strangled by his skinny tie.

Elissa Cadish, Associate Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Justice Cadish was elected in the November 2018 general election, filling the seat vacated by Michael Cherry. Her term ends in January, 2025. At the luncheon she will explain what the court does and discuss some noteworthy cases she has participated in deciding.

Adams Hub Center for Innovation and Northern Nevada SCORE are hosting a workshop at 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, August 30, 2021. The workshop is to help business owners determine when and how to exit their business. It is never too early to plan ahead!

Join us for the 4th Annual Silver State Art Festival and meet the 40-plus award-winning artists who will be displaying their stunning art: paintings, photography, gourds, woodcraft, and much more. Plus, three days of beginner and expert classes.

The Jazz and Beyond Music Festival continues tonight, Wednesday, with the Urban Renewal Project performing a free indoor concert from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 449 W. King St., Carson City.

The Urban Renewal Project is a collective known for its genre-bending original music that combines elements of jazz, hip hop, and vintage soul, and for its explosive live performances that have captivated audiences from SXSW to the Java Jazz Festival.

There's no shortage of events and activities to choose from this weekend in Carson City. The jam-packed schedule includes some of the community’s summertime staples such as the Capital City Brewfest, the Jazz and Beyond festival, and the return of general season trains by the V&T Railway Commission. Be sure to stay up to date by checking event webpages for status updates related to air quality. Here's what's happening:

The Carson Nugget is pleased to announce that we are hosting a job fair on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to fill positions in full time and part time capacities and for all shifts in all departments. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which takes place in the events area on the second floor of the casino on N. Carson Street.

The Carson City SDA Church Pantry is open today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 405 E. College Parkway. The pantry is across the parking lot from the church in the beige building next to the playground. If you are in need of food, please come by.

Steve Hedrick, Program Director of the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. C.I.R.C.L.E.S. is a cooperative community effort to elevate people out of poverty by intentionally creating relationships across class lines, and empowering them to chart their own course towards self-sufficiency.

ITS TIME FOR OUR MONTHLY MEETING

When: Aug 26, 6:30pm
Where: Casino Fandango

PK O'Neill will be our guest speaker. PK currently serves as Nevada Assemblyman for our district. Find out what's happening now in our legislature.

For years the CCRP has had a cool elephant that shows up to all the events. We're finally going to name it! Come put in your vote to name this iconic figure.

It’s time to vote in new State Committeemen.
Always a good and interesting time.

Nevada doesn’t generally come to mind when you think of dinosaurs, however, evidence of their existence has been found.

Josh Bonde, a Paleontologist with the Nevada Science center, along with other colleagues, has been unearthing the history of dinosaurs in the Silver State.

Dayton Valley Days is a two-day outdoor street festival where people from Dayton Valley and the surrounding areas can come together to enjoy the historic downtown area. In its 32nd year, the festival will be held in Old Town Dayton on Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19, 2021, 8:30 am.

Buddhist meditation instruction by Panna Foundation for Buddhist Studies will be held every Thursday evening beginning August 19 at the Carson City Senior Center. Click on the flier for more information.