2017

I can’t believe Thanksgiving is this week! Is it just me, or has this year flown by? Time flies when you are having fun. But it also flies when its hectic, when there’s too much to do, and when you are distracted from your primary mission.

Dayton, Nevada– The public is warmly invited to join dietitian Kim Mason and chef Cynthia Kroon for a healthy cooking demonstration, followed by dinner, on Monday November 20, 2017 at 5:30pm at the Dayton Valley Community Center at 170 Pike Street. The class is completely free, no need to register, and everyone is welcome.

The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Inside and Outside the Lines", with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler at the city’s Sierra Room located in the Carson City Community Center, 851 E William Street, Carson City.

Looking at a 5 p.m. Monday deadline the Brewery Arts Center is hoping for a big Carson City weekend push as it has lost some voter footing in its efforts to bring back the 10-week live outdoor music series it has hosted for two summers.

The Capital Community Band, under the direction of Richard Doede, will tie a big red bow around 2017 by presenting a Patriotic and Holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017. The free concert will be presented in the Bob Boldrick Theatre in the Carson Community Center.

Here is the Carson City area road report for Nov. 20-26, 2017. Road closures expected at the following locations due to road and or utility work. Please follow detours.

And the winners are, everyone. The third annual Carson High School vs. Douglas High School Charity Basketball Game lit up CHS Wednesday, Nov. 15 and, as rivalry was put aside, it turned out to be the most successful basketball game fundraiser in CHS history with $10,000 raised for the seven students injured in the Nov. 9 vehicle accident on Kings Canyon Road.

Early Christmas shoppers seeking out the region's best deals on locally made holiday-themed crafts looked no further Friday and Saturday than Carson High School for the annual Holiday Craft Fair.

Two were arrested early Saturday morning for suspicion of meth possession and possession with intent to sell, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Tis the season! Cherie Shipley and Lake Tahoe Entertainment present the 16th Annual Community Holiday Show forever known as "Joyful Noise!" at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center.

Two Carson City jail inmates each face felony charges of battery by a prisoner following a fight Thursday at the detention facility, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Carmen Rank, federal contractor to the Skyline Transition Assistance Advisor Program, is most recently known for her work in connecting all Nevada National Guard and reserve members to resources as well as benefits earned through military service.

Shortly after receiving national recognition as a mecca for holiday shopping, the Carson City Tourism and Culture Authority is releasing a video showcasing what is available in the capital city.

November is National Adoption Month. In Nevada, there are more than 4,600 children and teens in foster care. Many of these children have spent several years in foster care and are seeking more permanent connections through adoption by a family or adult mentor.

Hello fellow anglers, the 2017 California fishing season has closed in Inyo and Mono counties for lakes and streams. Alpine County rivers and streams have also officially closed for the season. With the exception of the East Carson River that flows form Hangman's Bridge to the Nevada state line, this section is open all year with special regulations.

Pre-registration for the 2017 Carson City Turkey Trot ends Thursday night. More than 300 runners have signed up so far and the weather is forecasted for sunny skies on Thanksgiving Day.

Just one week to go until Thanksgiving. You’ll have from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. to drop off your donation to the Holiday for the Hungry Frozen Turkey Drop at the Carson Nugget; you’ll see the FISH truck on Carson Street and can drop it off without leaving your car. Sherry Rupert, Executive Director of the State of Nevada Indian Commission, is tonight’s speaker at the Nevada State Museum. Learn about the future of the Stewart Indian School, and probably some interesting things about its history. The Polar Express begins its seasonal run this weekend.

Western Nevada College is committed to helping more than 700 high school students remain eligible for the Nevada Promise Scholarship that they applied for earlier this fall. WNC is hosting a handful of financial aid meetings to ensure that Nevada Promise applicants maintain their scholarship eligibility.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Department issued a press release Wednesday regarding Tuesday's reporting regarding the recovery of two bodies in Fallen Leaf Lake near South Lake Tahoe. Here is an updated statement from officials:

The Carson City Library is preparing for a refresh of the library space and will be closed for up to 8 weeks beginning Dec. 10, 2017. This will include internal painting and refinishing the floors with concrete.

A 30-year-old Carson City woman and an inmate at Carson City jail was booked on a warrant that amounted to 12 felony charges that alleged burglary, forgery and use of a credit card without consent, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Four Nevadans will be honored on Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Governor’s Mansion in Carson City for their contributions to the American Indian community.

Our regular monthly membership meeting for the Carson City Republican Party will be held on Thursday, November 16th 2017 at 788 Fairview Dr. Carson City, NV (Argent Prep Academy)

Our guest speakers will be Niki Gladys, Executive Director of Institutional Development for Western Nevada College, Mark Ghan, the Interim President for Western Nevada College and Denise Frohlich, the Director of Library and Media Center for Western Nevada College who will be having a panel discussion regarding the college's plan for getting students ready for our changing workforce.

As a recent beneficiary of Nevada Housing Division’s Home is Possible grant assistance to firmly plant resident first-time homebuyers into Nevada soil, I found myself needing to take a fresh look at my old furniture in new rooms. To aid me in that endeavor, I looked up the new kid in town: Heather Leonard at Brown Bear Designs and Associates located at 1492 US-395, Suite 103, in Gardnerville. Delicious fall scents and soft music welcomed me through the door.

A 32-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday in the 100 block of East Winnie Lane for suspicion of felony grand larceny, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

CARSON CITY — Everywhere she has lived or studied, Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue has incorporated physical pieces of the local environment into her work.

During a residency in Alaska, she used local wildflowers and berries she gathered in the summer months to create a dye for a quilt. When she had a residency in Corsicana, Texas, she used denim and mechanics’ rags to create a remembrance quilt she titled “The Lone Star.”

UPDATE: Bruce's Legacy, the underwater search and recovery team from Wisconsin, was at Fallen Leaf Lake recently, searching the water for a missing person. What they found was more than expected when bodies of both a man and woman were recovered.

Toys for Tots in Carson City, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties will be kicking off the season to bring Christmas Cheer to children in the local community. If you are in need of toys, the hotlines begin Nov. 27 at 9 a.m. and run through Dec. 22, 2017.

If you filed your U.S. Individual Income Tax Return for 2016 and now you realize it is not correct, consider filing an Amended Return on form 1040X. With all the special rules and the difficulties in gathering all the tax information, it is not unusual for a return to not be quite correct.

Do you like learning about other cultures? Do you like to help people? Free Workshop: How to Teach English as a Second Language United Latino Community hosts a free tutor training workshop, Friday, November 17, 2017 12:30 – 2:00 pm.

We are located at 1711 N. Roop (corner of Roop and Beverly). We have many students waiting to learn English. You are needed! Instructional materials and training are provided at no charge. Neither teaching experience nor a foreign language are necessary. Commitment is 1.5-2 hours per week at your convenience.