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In addition to the Section 529 Plans to save money for college education costs, there is the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act, also known as Uniform Gifts to Minors Act. Especially for younger children, the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act can be a way to shift income from parent's high tax bracket (rate) to the child's low or no tax bracket.

It is important to document your intent to have Nevada as the place you regard as your residence and domicile. Lots of states are looking for more taxes and the question of your choice of residence and domicile can be very important.

The Nevada Division of State Lands acquired nearly 3,000 acres of federal land in eastern Nevada, formerly administered by the U.S. Forest Service, that will be added to Cave Lake State Park, officials announced Friday.

Saturday, Oct. 10 and Sunday, Oct. 11 are the dates for the 34th Annual Eldorado Great Italian Festival on North Virginia Street in downtown Reno. If you have never attended the festival, you have missed out on a great way to enjoy a Saturday or Sunday (or both) in early October.

Carrying on its trailblazing tradition, Nevada Magazine could not be fenced in last Friday at the Nevada Press Association awards banquet as it claimed five first-place awards including the coveted General Excellence award, the top prize in the magazine category.

What can you do to help?
• Come help us plan our recruitment campaigns for more foster homes in Carson City.
• Help us support existing foster parents & their foster kids.   
• Mark your calendar - meet with us every third Wednesday.    
The next Coalition meeting is... 
Wednesday, December 16th. 
3:30pm  
at the CASA office 
1539 E. 5th Street, Carson City. 
 
Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition.  
 

What can you do to help?
• Come help us plan our recruitment campaigns for more foster homes in Carson City.
• Help us support existing foster parents & their foster kids.   
• Mark your calendar - meet with us every third Wednesday.    
The next Coalition meeting is... 
Wednesday, November 18th, 2015 
3:30pm  
at the CASA office 
1539 E. 5th Street, Carson City. 
 
Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition.  
 

What can you do to help?
• Come help us plan our recruitment campaigns for more foster homes in Carson City.
• Help us support existing foster parents & their foster kids.   
• Mark your calendar - meet with us every third Wednesday.    
The next Coalition meeting is... 
Wednesday, October 21st   
3:30pm  
at the CASA office 
1539 E. 5th Street, Carson City. 
 
Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition.  
 

Please join us for this safe, fun and free harvest party including games, food, hayrides and of course CANDY! Experience the love of Christ with us as we welcome our entire community to this annual celebration. For more information, see our events calendar at ccdayton.org
October 31, 3:30-6:30pm
28 Enterprise way, Dayton

The historic mountain mining town of Virginia City, Nevada continues its reputation for quirky events with the new Undie Run Relay as part of the World Championship Outhouse Races, Oct. 3-4, 2015. Teams of three compete in a relay race while sporting their best undergarments in hopes of winning the ultimate bragging rights.

After a dazzling debut on the stage of the Cabaret Lounge, from the best place for live entertainment in northern Nevada, Rick J. Radecki returns to Casino Fandango for a brand-new lively entertainment experience. '

The Silver State’s own crooner and classic country cowboy, Rick J. Radecki of Carson City, stops in at Casino Fandango to help celebrate the entertainment, food, and gambling icon’s 12th anniversary.

Editor's Note: Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. Carson Now would also like to extend birthday wishes to Danielle Cook, who puts this calendar together every day for her Facebook site, I Love Carson City and for Carson Now.
The Reno Rodeo is always a good time for the whole family. Or head over to Tahoe Ridge Winery for their CruZin and Cabernet Father’s Day Celebration. Dangberg Ranch, off Highway 88 in Minden, is kicking off their Summer Concert Series with the Nighthawks. Bring a chair or blanket, and the whole family.

SUNDAY: Father’s Day

• Reno Rodeo (Ticket prices range from $12 - $27) and Carnival (12pm-12am) at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center
• Father's Day Brunch sponsored by Carson City Emblem Club #507 at the Elks Club: 515 N. Nevada St. (9am-1pm; $10)
• Flea-Market at Silver State Charter School on Mallory Way (9am-5pm)

Carson City Library’s Summer Reading Program will kick off with the Breakfast for Books at 8-10 a.m. Saturday.
“It’s important kids keep reading in the summer so they start off strong in the fall,” said Heather Butler, youth services librarian. “This bridges the gap at the end of the school year.”

While virtually the entire town of Virginia City remains true to its 1850s heritage, today’s visitor is now able to connect with the past through the future with the integration of free Wi-Fi. The “VC Visitor” access provides free 24-hour access with a simple email login for visitors in the business district.

Nevada’s statewide gaming win increased by 5.4 percent in April.“For the first four months of the calendar year, every market we track in the state is up with the exception of North Shore Tahoe,” said Gamin...

He's back! Carson City's adopted son, Rick J. Radecki, blasts onto the main stage of Living the Good Life Bistro-Lounge Wednesday, June 3 with his brand-new live-singing package of "Radecki Un-Plugged!" Come see and hear why this energetic and soulful performer is making a name for himself as an up-and-comer on the northern Nevada entertainment scene.

Nevada’s statewide gaming win increased by 5.4 percent in April.“For the first four months of the calendar year, every market we track in the state is up with the exception of North Shore Tahoe,” said Gaming Control B...

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in historic Virginia City with the annual Celebration of Heroes Parade Saturday, May 23 at noon. Taking place along C Street, the parade honors the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

What can you do to help? Come help us plan our recruitment campaigns for more foster homes in Carson City.
Help us support existing foster parents & their foster kids.
Mark your calendar - meet with us every third Wednesday.

The next Coalition meeting is Wednesday - May 20th at 3:30pm, 1539 E. 5th St. CC, NV.

Call 882-6776 for more information about the Foster Coalition.

Bring your friends, acquaintances & co-workers and come hear about the huge need for foster families in Carson City and what can be done to help support the existing ones. We welcome your ideas!

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 13 and beyond.

May is Nevada Wildfire Awareness month. Each year the Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Division of Forestry, U.S. Forest Service, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, other program partners and corporate sponsors, work together to educate Nevadans on living with wildfire. Much of western Nevada is a high fire hazard environment, especially in this drought year.

The historic mountain town of Virginia City, Nev. was born from the Comstock Lode, a discovery of silver ore so rich it has never been surpassed. To honor this mining heritage, the town celebrates with Muckfest: Mining, Whiskey & Cigars, June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Delta parking lot in the heart of town.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of April 29 and beyond.

With a fourth year of drought and spring temperatures climbing, Carson City residents are urged to be fire safe. May is Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month and as conditions continue to dry, and the number of windy days begin to increase, the potential threat of wildfire grows.

Protecting your home starts with you. The wildfire season is here. This Saturday and Sunday, the Carson City Fire Department will hold two events designed for homeowners to prepare for the season.

There will be a Community Open House, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The smell of hot chili will permeate the region as Virginia City, Nev.’s 32nd annual Chili on the Comstock heats up this weekend, May 2 – 3, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The historic mining town plays host to more than 30 professional and amateur chili cooks as well as hundreds of hungry festival-goers.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of April 22 and beyond. Opening weekend for fishing on most California waters is Saturday.

The fourth consecutive year of drought in California and Nevada emphasizes the need for communities to become fire adapted. The Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team implements forest thinning, prescribed fire and defensible space programs to reduce wildfire risk, but they need the public’s help to create Fire Adapted Communities at Lake Tahoe.

Historic Virginia City, Nev.'s biggest annual event of the year is all new for 2015. Having outgrown its current venue, the 56th annual International Camel and Ostrich Races, presented by Dolan Auto Group, is moving to the new Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds, Sept. 11-13, 2015.

Are you preparing for this year’s wildfire fire season? Protecting your home starts with you. The wildfire season is here. The month of May is Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month and as conditions continue to dry, temperatures start to rise and the number of windy days begin to increase across our area, the potential threat of wildfire increases.