Stewart museum in Carson City features 'Basketry and Art of the Great Basin' exhibition

Nearly 400 Western Nevada College students have made the grade of excellence during spring semester.
WNC is recognizing 387 students on the Dean’s List for their outstanding performances in the classroom this spring.

The Nevada National Guard will host its 24th annual Flag Day and 247th U.S. Army Birthday with a ceremony this Tuesday, June 14, 10 a.m. at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the state capitol grounds, 101 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

Gusty conditions forecast for Sunday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Wind Advisory for western and Northern Nevada including Carson City, Washoe, Douglas, Lyon and surrounding counties and the greater Lake Tahoe area.

Traffic lanes will be reduced on Interstate 580 south of Reno weekdays June 13-21 as the Nevada Department of Transportation performs routine bridge inspections.

These boys are sweet and playful brothers with lots of personality. Life started out rough for them when they came down with serious kitty diseases that required special treatments. With lots of medical care and nursing, homeopathy and love from their foster mom, these boys beat the odds and survived.

The Carson City Library’s summer reading challenge kicked off with a party Saturday a myriad of special, underwater themed activities for this year’s the “Oceans of Possibilities” theme.

As the library transforms into an underwater reading haven with coral reefs, Orca and blue whales and manta rays swimming overhead, library officials challenge the community to read a cumulative total of 400,000 minutes throughout the challenge weeks.

Monday, June 27 at 7pm, Chyornii & Dorado will present a program of classical chamber music at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Admission won’t be charged, however there will be both virtual and cash tipping available and encouraged.

The El Dorado National Forest Interpretive Association (ENFIA) invites you to join docent Lucrecia Belancio for an “Identifying Sierra Wildflower Hike” at Carson Pass, Friday June 17 at 10am.

The Nevada Division of Museums and History is pleased to announce that Josh Bonde, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as director of the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place next Tuesday June 14 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

— A 26-year-old Dayton man was arrested for conspiracy to commit motor vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, DUI first, and obstruction.

According to the report, Austin Matthew Bradley was arrested after deputies were dispatched on a report of a stolen vehicle that had just occurred at a South Carson St. motel.

The Proscenium Players Inc. is hoping to add a few more members to its cast. If you’ve ever had an interest in acting, directing or staging this is a great opportunity to explore your options.

PPI is holding its annual meeting and celebration on Sunday, June 12, at 2pm in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom and anyone interested in joining is invited.

The 112th annual Carson Valley Days is happening this weekend in Douglas County, from Friday June 9 through Sunday June 12.

This year’s theme is “Happiest Valley on Earth.”

This Saturday comes with benefits in the Silver State as residents and visitors are invited to “Discover Nevada State Parks." Visitors will receive free day-use admission.

Also happening is Nevada Department of Wildlife's free day of fishing. This event allows anglers of all ages to fish without a license on any of Nevada's waterways.