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Carson City Sheriff's Office recognizes more than 100 volunteers at annual dinner

The Carson City Sheriff's Office honored more than 100 volunteers from its multiple divisions on Saturday night during an appreciation dinner held at the Nevada Governor's Mansion annex.

The community volunteer program at the Carson City Sheriff's Office contributes tens of thousands of hours annually to the quality of life of the community.

Scroll on the photos and double click the second photo, which lists the volunteers recognized Saturday.

Volunteer programs at the Sheriff's Office include Search and Rescue, Reserve Deputy Sheriff's and Mounted Unit Deputies, chaplains, some vet transportation, VIPS Patrol, clerical, front desk, jail visitation, the Explorer Unit, Aero Squadron, RSVP volunteers and more.

The services provided by volunteers include clerical functions, scheduling and reception, traffic control, vehicle inspections, counseling, traffic and crowd control, detention and patrol support, added security to community events, searches for lost, stranded persons, home house watch, informal traffic management, abandoned vehicle removal, false alarm reductions, surveys and emergency and disaster response, just to name a few.

Interest in volunteering? Call contact CCSO volunteer coordinator Colleen Schiller at 283-7810.

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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Oct. 2-8, 2023. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Special Enforcement Team arrested two people Friday after a search of a vehicle led to the discovery of 127 grams of methamphetamine, 12 grams of heroin, a Nevada ID forgery lab and several blank identification cards.

The Carson Valley Arts Council will kick off its 2023-2024 Concert Series beginning Oct. 6, bringing diverse music performers from across the country to our local community and schools.

Quiet light along the Carson River on the first day of October. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge.

Harvest Moon, Lunar phase, full moon, Gardnerville, Planets, morning

Harvest Moon over the Carson Valley.

Save the date for Wednesday, October 11, 2023! The EmployNV Business Hub is hosting the Quad-County Job Fair with employers from Churchill County, Douglas County, City of Carson City, Lyon County, Storey County, and Washoe County.

For over a decade now, the Annual CHS Football Golf Tournament has been a driving force behind Carson High School's football program. This upcoming event is poised to maintain its tradition of providing vital financial support for the team, covering essentials like equipment, travel expenses, and jerseys.

With Halloween coming up in just a few weeks, fall is a great time to dive into the world of Bats: Night Fliers of the Skies, the topic of Family Fun Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nevada State Museum.

The Nevada Supreme Court is hosting a Career & Info Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 201 S. Carson Street where you can learn more about a professional career with the Judicial Branch.

The inaugural three-day Murals & Music Festiva in Carson City continues through this weekend, bringing live musical performances and vibrant, colorful murals to the capital city landscape.

Local, national and international artists will create more than 20 murals live throughout the capital city.

Nearly 700 top all-breed dogs from across the nation will line up for conformation obedience, rally trials and the coveted AKC National Owner-Handled competition this Saturday and Sunday at Fuji Park in Carson City.

Get an early start on your holiday wish list at the Pre-Christmas Toy Demonstration hosted by the Toysmith at the Nevada State Museum on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse.

Funds raised at Tahoe Beach Club's Alpenglow Festival were donated to Clean Up T

Tahoe Beach Club, known for its unparalleled commitment to the Lake Tahoe community and environment, has successfully raised over $52,000 through its "Right Footprint" summer 2023 campaign.

A significant portion, $25,772, was generously donated to Clean Up The Lake for the launch of their innovative Environmental Dive Center (EDC) in Incline Village, NV.

Come and enjoy another fantastic evening with the Odeon Saloon and hear about Violet Jessop – Titanic Survivor – Queen of sinking ships.

Carson High School (CHS) crowned Anna Turner and Lucas Wold as the 2023 Homecoming Queen and King. A short coronation ceremony was held on the football field during halftime of Friday’s matchup against the Wooster Colts. Additionally, prior to the start of the game, CHS also honored the 2023 Football Hall of Fame inductees.

On September 29, 2023, at approximately 1354 hours, Lyon County Sheriff's Office deputies went to the 200 block of Granada Street in Fernley, Nevada where they located and arrested 30 year old Cory Tyler on a Nevada Parole and Probation warrant.

Plan an arts weekend getaway in the beautiful Carson Valley for Oct. 14 and 15, 2023.

Thirteen studios with 15 artists are featured on the free third annual Carson Valley Art Studio Tour. Meet the artists and learn about their creative process. All artists will have some of their work for sale.

Thursday October 5 at 7PM, the historic Gold Hill Hotel continues its history lecture series with a slideshow presentation, “Reflections of Bonanza.”

The Lyon County Library Foundation presents our 5th Annual Masquerade Ball at Dayton Valley Golf Course, Dayton NV on Saturday Oct 21, 2023. Doors open at 5:00PM, event begins 6:00PM.

Catmandu will be closed this Saturday and Sunday, Sept 30th and Oct 1st for hopefully final repair work on the floors.

Wipe your calendars for the first weekend in October for the 32nd World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 7-8 right here on C Street in Virginia City. This free event dates back to when outdoor plumbing was outlawed and our angry residents took to the streets with their outhouses in protest – and the tradition was born. Way to go!

During the 31st Critical Issues Conference—hosted by the Business Council of Douglas County—four local businesses were recognized with the 2023 Spotlight Award. This year’s awards were held September 28 at the new Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline.

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Ed Choklek, President of the local chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDPS), will share his organization’s role in helping those less fortunate in our community with members of the Rotary Club of Carson City at the next club meeting. The public is invited to attend the meeting which takes place Tuesday, October 3rd, at noon, in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Join our young entrepreneurs as they showcase their unique business ventures at the annual children’s market.

This is a community homeschooling event attended by children from all along the valley, reaching from Sparks to Gardnerville.

Joshua Martinez is an amazing student at Carson High School. Joshua is actively involved in the JR Military Science Program and is the Battalion Administrator. He has also taken Career and Technical Education courses (CTE) in the Health Science Field, including Emergency Medical Services and currently, Emergency Medical Technician.

The Carson City Murals & Music Festival culminates Saturday September 30th at 7pm with a headline performance by blues legend Ian Moore in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 W. King St).

Tickets are available from www.breweryarts.org (Direct Link: https://tinyurl.com/9bc26mwe)

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During Wednesday’s Carson City Planning Commission meeting, commissioners unanimously approved a special use permit for the new fire station and emergency operations center proposed to be built off Butti Way.

The facility would include more than 18,000 square feet of space that will house a new fire station, an emergency operations center for the city, and the city’s IT department.

Dawn light on the Carson River creates nature's painting.