Social Media & Digital Advertising for Small Businesses

Wednesday August 4, 2 pm - 3 pm

One of the most common questions small business owners ask me is “How do I do social media” for their business.

Social media and digital advertising is a mystery to many, but is an invaluable and affordable marketing tool for businesses. It doesn’t have to be complicated.

Not understanding how to use social media effectively can leave you overwhelmed and ultimately hurt your bottom line as your potential customers head to your competitors who understand and use social media.

A welcome home gathering for Olympic bronze medalist and Northern Nevada athlete Krysta Palmer and diving coach Jian LiYou will be Tuesday at Reno-Tahoe International Airport, at 2:30 p.m.

Carson City Health and Human Services is working with the Carson City School District to offer children all school-required vaccinations Aug. 9-13 and Aug. 16 (first day of school) 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. at their clinic at 900 E. Long Street in Carson City, 775-887-2195.

Saturday, August 14, at 10:00 am, the Silver State Model T Ford Club will present “The Car That Changed the World” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

The next Ideas on Tap is scheduled for Wednesday, August 18, 6 p.m. at the Union Eatery & Brewery, 302 N. Carson Street at Proctor.

The Carson City Republican Party is inviting the community to attend our Ice Cream Social, Open House on Thursday, August 5 from 6PM – 8PM at our office, 1971 California Street, Carson City.

Join the Carson City Republican Party as we meet and greet Captain Sam Brown, Candidate for US Senate from Nevada. Meeting will be held at the Casino Fandango on Friday, August 6th from 12PM Noon to 2PM.

A public hearing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 5 beginning at 8:30 a.m. to hear an appeal of the Carson City Planning Commission’s decision to deny an appeal regarding a water main extension into a new development.

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will be among the first to welcome Camper, the newest member of the Carson City Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, to Carson City.

Mile High Jazz Band will present “Hot August Jazz,” a live, in-person performance on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. It’s an outdoor dinner show at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

Join Carson City Classic Cinema Club on Tuesday, August 3 at the Brewery Arts Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. as we enjoy the 1955 film “Kiss Me Deadly."

Chances are you, or someone you love, has been touched by adoption. If that’s the case, you won’t want to miss this week’s My Soul University Radio Hour on KNVC, Carson City’s Community Radio Station.

Hosted by Kitty McKay and moderated by Ken Farley, the show is all about plugging into the deeper “you” and claiming peace in your day-to-day.

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners will discuss whether or not to name the Justice Complex in Yerington after former President Donald Trump, following a failed attempt to rename Old Dayton Valley Road for Trump earlier this month.

An annual robotics/ engineering mini-camp for girls and boys ages 8-14 and their parents takes place Tuesday, August 3 at 10am at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428. Please reserve your spot for this limited space event by emailing Quest Lakes at quest@theodata.com.

Wild Horse Children’s Theater invites you to travel down the rabbit hole with us and join Alice in her madcap adventures in Wonderland!

There are 2 performances only on Sunday, August 1st at 2:00 and 4:00 at the Brewery Arts Center’s outdoor stage!

Our Clinic is opening every Friday beginning July 30th between 8:30am and 2:30pm at 236 Winnie Ln in Carson City, NV 89706.

Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. Clinic offers primary care appointments, well women’s visits, well child visits, immunizations, sports physicals, vaccines, diabetes management, nutritional counseling, substance abuse counseling, and mental health counseling.

The blues and bluegrass band Dirty Cello is not your typical band. Fronted by renowned classical cellist, Rebecca Roudman, this genre-bending band plays high energy blues and bluegrass like you’ve never heard before. There’s even a smattering of classic rock like the Rolling Stones thrown in.

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee will hold their August meeting on Saturday the 7th at the Fernley High School Library located at 1300 U.S. Highway 95A North. The meeting commences at 10:00 a.m. and all Lyon County residents and those new to the area are invited to attend.

From "To-Do" to done. Are you focused on the right things each day? Monica Marcinko, author of "I Want To Be An Elf," and Managing Director of Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City chapter, will lead us in an interactive discussion about setting goals and achieving success.

The Carson Comedy Club presents the star of "Casino Boss" and 2021 "America’s Got Talent" contestant comedian Kabir Singh’s who will host his own comedy challenge this week at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club summer outdoor movie series continues this Friday, July 30 at Mills Park with the funny animal antics-filled animated story of "Zootopia."

The V&T Railway Commission in partnership with the historic Virginia-Truckee Railroad and Rail Events, Inc. is holding auditions for their annual production of The Polar Express Train Ride as we bring this beloved and inspirational story to life aboard the historic V&T Railroad for the 2021 season.

August events open with a Chautauqua of Calamity Jane and a presentation on Tales Along El Camino Sierra at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

Capital City Hoops is hosting the third annual ‘Back 2 School’ basketball camp next week on Monday, Aug. 2 through Thursday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to noon at the MAC Facility.

Organized by Carson High School varsity basketball coach Jordan Glover, the camp welcomes boys and girls, ages 5-14 to participate.

Only 60 spots are available, however players won’t be turned away. The camp cost is 90 dollars for CC Hoops’ members and 110 dollars for non-members.

SILVER CITY — Parents and their children ages 8 to 12 are invited to come up to the Comstock town of Silver City for fun activities focusing on Space Exploration Science and NASA. The event takes place Tuesday, July 27 at 10am at the Silver City Schoolhouse at 385 High Street, Silver City, Nevada 89428. Email Quest Lakes at quest@theodata.com to reserve your child’s spot at this free event.

Join CASI for an evening of music, food, and great auction items to benefit animal advocacy programs including our CASI Critter Fixer spay/neuter program. Bark, Whine & Dine will feature a western themed buffet, music by Ten Dollar Pony, and amazing live and silent auction items. Tickets are $50 (table of 10 for $450) and can be purchased online at https://bwd21.givesmart.com, or by sending a check to CASI BWD, 112 N. Curry St. Carson City, NV 89703.
CASI ~ Building Shelter, Building Community

Engage your brain during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and beyond. There are 49,000 Nevadans aged 65 and over living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. This number is expected to grow to 64,000 by 2025.

RENO — Hot August Nights, the week-long celebration dedicated to classic cars and classic music, returns for its 34th year starting July 30, 2021. Picking up from the 2020 postponement, since 1986 thousands of classic cars and car lovers from near and far descend on the Reno-Tahoe region to participate in one of the largest annual classic car events in the world.

The next Carson City School District Board will be meeting on Tuesday, July 27 at 7 p.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room inside the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.

Items to be discussed during the meeting include an informational update regarding school zone traffic signage, including flashing beacons and speed feedback signs. These items are for discussion only.

UPDATE 10:47AM: All hazards of the incident were reported mitigated by first responders.

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The Carson City Fire Department and first responders were called to a vehicle fire just off the Fairview Drive exit in south Carson City on Friday morning.

Around 10:35 a.m., the vehicle was reported no longer on fire and is not impeding traffic.

Check back for updates.