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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.

Tuesdays are an excellent day for a stroll. Carson City Parks and Recreation and Muscle Powered both offer a guided walk/hike along one of our valley’s many trails. This morning enjoy beautiful views from the Virginia and Truckee Trail on the west side of Carson; it is also an excellent trail for biking. Later today, tag along with Muscle Powered for something more challenging. They will be exploring around Centennial Park on the far northeast side of Carson City. Check out BikeCarson.org for some great pictures and overviews of area trails, or go here for the Carson City website’s list of public trails.
TUESDAY:

• Carson City Sheriff’s Office’s Crosswalk Safety Operation
• Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced tea today at Dunkin Donuts
• ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)

Sexual Assault Response Advocates, a division of Advocates to End Domestic Violence, is supporting Denim Day, Wednesday, April 29, by placing custom, handmade denim coffee sleeves in local Carson City coffee houses, Comma Coffee, Carson Coffee, San Rafael Coffee Company, the Roasting House in Virginia City, and the Pony Espresso in Dayton.

Artist and painter Paula M. Saponaro presents the final SENarts “Work of Artists” program for 2015 with “RenoScapes,” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City. Saponaro will share insights of her inspiration for her latest series “NV150 RenoScapes,” a portfolio that honors some of the Biggest Little City’s most iconic images.

A Carson City man died early Saturday morning in a single-vehicle crash into a pole. Matthew Vanclieve Arnold, 40, died of injuries after being flown by Care Flight following the crash at the intersection of Carson Street and Koontz Lane, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

It’s National Tell a Story Day, so tell yourself that the cold weather is all in the past, because some sunny days are coming. The Nevada Arts Council and the Legislature’s LXS gallery are welcoming new exhibits today.

MONDAY:

• Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced coffee today at Dunkin Donuts

Cherry Creek Radio has filed with the FCC to sell South Lake Tahoe based KRLT-FM and KOWL-AM to current General Manager, Steve Harness and a group of investors.

"I put together a group of investors and secured financing to make it possible," Harness told South Tahoe Now. "I've put eight years of sweat equity into both stations and I did not want to see that work undone by new owners."

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) will hold its next meeting Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Senior Center, 2945 Ft. Churchill, Silver Springs. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00a.m. The LCRCC will be electing a chairman for the 2015-2016 term. The public is invited to attend and learn more about grassroots politics and meet with Republican officials.

For more information about the LCRCC, call Peggy at 775-575-4058 or check their website www.lyoncountynvrepublicans.org.

John Barrette said to me: “If someone doesn’t throw stones (criticize, whatever) at me at least once a day I don’t figure I’m worth much.” Surprisingly, I do have something in common with John.

The Capitol Mall Project
This project has not been presented to me. What I have learned on my own and from the Appeal’s recent articles: It is to be privately funded and built on private property owned by a foundation/business. If this is the case, then I would support such a project.

The U.S. Navy Sea Cadet corps Carson City Division is doing a car wash fundraiser at Dunkin Donuts today from 9-3 on Highway 50 in Carson City. Details can be found here.

The Carson City Symphony presents their Spring Fling Concert Sunday afternoon, with a special meet-the-soloist discussion in the Sierra Room and pre-concert entertainment in the lobby. Bring the kids; admission is free for those 16 and younger.

SUNDAY:

• Virginia City Grand Prix Outlaw Motorcycle Race at the new Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: three blocks southeast of the main C Street on F Street
• Sertoma Music and Craft Festival at TJ’s Corral at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden (10am-5pm)
• Spring Sale at Little Monsters Children's Resale Shop: 444 East William St, #1 (10am-6pm)

Just remind yourself that these April showers bring May flowers, and the balmy spring weather is returning in just a few days. This weekend has indoor and outdoor activities aplenty, so you can choose the degree of wind and rain you want to deal with.

Freshman outfielder Bradley Lewis delivered Western Nevada College's second walk-off victory of the 2015 season on Friday afternoon against Utah State University Eastern. Lewis stroked a walk-off double to score Jon Guzman as the Wildcats rallied for a 7-6 baseball victory over the Golden Eagles at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.

A 19-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 12:59 a.m. in the 1400 block of College Parkway on suspicion of driving under the influence of marijuana, expired registration, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, all misdemeanors.

A Dayton man involved in a motorcycle crash Saturday on State Route 341, Geiger Grade, near Virginia City has died, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. Kevin Mcintire, 62, of Dayton died Thursday after being treated for injuries sustained in the crash.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, will present Autoharp Master, Singer and Storyteller Bryan Bowers on Saturday night, May 2 in the Maize Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.

From his rather unglamorous beginning as a street singer, Bryan Bowers has become a major artist on the traditional music circuit. He has redefined the autoharp and is also well known as a singer-songwriter. Bryan has a dynamic outgoing personality and an uncanny ability to enchant a crowd in practically any situation.

Friday at last! Are you ready for live music, dancing, and comedy? Check out the list below to get the low down on all that Carson City has to offer today.

FRIDAY:

• Last Day: ‘The Observation and Conclusion’ by artist Joseph Watson at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building
• ’The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds’ by artist Nolan Preese at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
• Everything Half-off at Browser's Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)

Christine Braunworth is a senior at the University of Nevada, Reno and she is determined to make an impact in the Native American community. Braunworth, who will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in social work this spring, recently helped secure a $10,000 grant from Native STAND, a comprehensive, sustainable curriculum for training peer educators who promote healthy decision making for Native youth.

UPDATE: Carson City fire and rescue and Care Flight responded to a traffic accident with injuries this afternoon at the intersection of Highway 50 East and Airport Road.
The accident was a rear-end type collision involving a blue Toyota and a white truck. The accident was reported at 2:39 p.m. At least two people were injured, one being an adult male, 44.

Carson Tahoe Health welcomes Dr. Shannon Beal to our acclaimed network of physicians and surgeons. As a member of Carson Surgical Group, Dr. Beal will specialize in vascular and endovascular surgery.

An expert in vascular surgery, Dr. Beal will be expanding upon the rapidly growing cardiac and vascular services that Carson Tahoe Health believes is vital to the health and well-being of the community. Dr. Beal's areas of expertise include: open and endovascular procedures including peripheral, aortic, mesenteric, and carotid arterial disease as well as venous disease and dialysis access.

The Comstock History Center Museum in Virginia City presents a new historic photo exhibit entitled, Vanishing Icons: A Look Back at Comstock Mines and Mills.
In 1980, a documentation project was undertaken on the Comstock to record the remains of historic mine and mill sites originally built throughout Virginia City, Gold Hill, Silver City and Dayton during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The exhibit features 16 large-format, black and white photographs from this project.

The women’s fitness program, Kaia FIT, is opening its doors to the community for a free week of classes.
“Spring is a good time to start getting healthy for summer,” said owner Nikki Warren. “It’s spring cleaning for your body.”

Beginning Monday, women in Carson City and Minden/Gardnerville can drop in on any class that may interest them. Classes include cross training, TRX, running, cardio dance and a yoga and Pilates mix.

A 35-year-old transient, Richard Warren Mullens, was arrested Wednesday, 9:08 p.m. on a felony fugitive from justice warrant and three misdemeanor charges, a Carson City sheriff’s sergeant said.

According to the arrest report, the supervising officer assigned to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team was advised of a man walking in the roadway near the southbound onramp of the Carson City I-580 Freeway at College Parkway. The officer responded and observed a man hitchhiking.

Western Nevada College Student Veterans invite the Carson City community and college faculty and staff to take part in a Veterans Suicide Walk to honor and remember the many veterans who have suffered and/or taken their own lives.

On Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. Volunteers and student veterans will plant flags in the lawn of the Western Nevada College campus. Each flag represents a veteran who has ended their life by suicide. More than 8000 veterans lose their lives in this manner annually.

Thursdays get busy in Carson City. You can choose the Legislative Showdown Basketball game at Carson High and watch the battle of the Donkeys vs. Elephants. The WNC Wildcats take on the College of Eastern Utah this afternoon on the baseball field. The monthly Francis Humphrey Lecture Series at the Nevada State Museum features a slide-show and talk about various geothermal features around the world. Or you can enjoy a performance at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center as our talented student string musicians present their Spring Fling concert. Check out the list for even more.

THURSDAY:

• Nevada Physicians’ Day at the Legislature
• ‘The Observation and Conclusion’ by artist Joseph Watson at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)

Poetry lovers are in for a treat on Thursday, May 7, at Western Nevada College in Carson City. Published poets Laura Wetherington and Jared Stanley are scheduled to read starting at 4 p.m. in WNC’s Main Gallery.

“I don't know how long it's been since WNC had poets read here who have actually published books, but it's been quite a while,” said Douglas Barrett, Ph.D., an English instructor at WNC, is coordinating the event.

Barrett said that Wetherington and Stanley, who teach at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village, bring a contemporary style to poetry.

Do you feel like I do, Carson City? If you love living here, than the answer is yes. It’s Wednesday in our fair capital city and that means jazz and blues: jazz jam tonight at Sassafras and lunchtime blues and Americana at Comma Coffee. If you’re feeling a little bit country, than head over to Carson Lanes for some line dance instruction in the Eleventh Frame Lounge. For those of you in Dayton, may I suggest you see what the talented students at Dayton High are up to: their annual Night of the Arts is open to the community and showcases art, theater, music, and culinary savvy.

WEDNESDAY: Earth Day

• Nevada Arts Day at the Legislature
• Customer Appreciation Month: free glazed donut with medium drink at Dunkin Donuts
• Last day: ‘Always Lost: A Meditation on War’ in the Second Floor Atrium of the Legislature Building

Famous worldwide for their inventions, patents, and products in the automobile and marine industries, the Mallory Foundation and its leaders recognize innovation and excellence when they see it. Their discerning eye for expertise, coupled with a heartfelt commitment to support the needs of the people of Northern Nevada, has made the Foundation a longtime supporter and friend to Carson Tahoe Health.

The Stewart Indian School is the site of today’s ‘Easy Walk’ led by the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department. If you can’t join them this morning, make a point of exploring this treasure on your own. A podcast is available to guide you through the history of the site, complete with narratives from some who spent their youth there. Memorabilia from the school is on display at the Nevada State Museum and plans for a cultural center are in the works. Their cemetery is the final resting place of one of the area’s most famous Native American residents, basket-maker, Dot-so-la Lee. For more information on the Stewart Indian School go here.
TUESDAY:

• Nevada Tourism Day at the Legislature
• Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced tea today at Dunkin Donuts
• ‘Always Lost: A Meditation on War’ in the Second Floor Atrium of the Legislature Building

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell announced Monday the launch of a citywide social media campaign called "CarsonProud" designed to act as a community catalyst and rally as it undergoes a transformation of public works projects slated for the downtown corridor and other areas of the capital city.

The second of two Downtown Carson City street improvement theming workshops begins at 5:30 p.m. Monday in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center. Watch the live video here.