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Meet at the corner of Longview Way and Kings Canyon Road. All hikes required closed-toed and water. Hats, flashlight, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended.

Evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 ft, and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be of 1 1/2 duration or longer.

Tuesday has arrived, and that means a new stroll with Carson City Parks and Recreation. Today's Easy Walk is the Annual Art Tour, visiting eight galleries and exhibits downtown. If you can't join them on this excursion, just grab the new art walk map at the Carson Visitor's Center to make sure you don't miss anyone. Today also marks the beginning of the Nevada Day Treasure Hunt, an annual tradition that has history buffs and Nevada aficionados combing the grounds for the lucky medallion. Read on, and enjoy your day.

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NV Energy residential electric customers throughout northern Nevada can reduce their heating and cooling costs by up to $100 a year and help lower peak energy demand with the PowerShift Smart Thermostat.

This free service, valued at $300, saves energy and maintains customer comfort preferences by continuously adapting the operation of the customer’s heating and cooling (HVAC) equipment based upon how the home heats up and cools down.

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. Parks and Rec’s Easy Walk explores the Stewart Indian School. It’s a great opportunity to explore one of our incredible cultural resources. The Children’s Museum of Carson City hosts a special ‘Step Up For Kids’ event with free admission sponsored by the Children’s Cabinet: it’s a perfect time to learn what resources are offered. Canyon White is one of the area’s favorite singer/songwriters. Enjoy her tunes and some great food tonight as Living the Good Life goes acoustic.

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• Carson High Homecoming Week

Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) is now accepting enrollees in its Winter Sport and Activity Conditioning Program.

Avoid injury and improve your strength and fitness for on and off the slopes. All winter sport enthusiasts in the area are invited to participate.

The program starts Monday, Oct. 17, 2016.

Receive personalized training and guidance at very affordable pricing: Approximately $15 per 50 minute session.

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. Parks and Rec’s Easy Walk is a special trip to Spooner Lake where you’ll get to enjoy the crisp autumn morning in a beautiful setting. Listen to the voices of the past as members of the Washoe Tribe recount stories of their people in their native tongue at the Carson Valley Cultural Center and Museum in Minden. J's Bistro in Dayton hosts a spaghetti feed fundraiser for the Remote Area Medical program. A special lecture on the Sutro Tunnel takes place in Virginia City this evening.

What a day Carson City has in store. Jazz and Poetry hits Comma Coffee tonight as the Mile High Jazz Band puts on their monthly performance. Let the Sierra Nevada Forum's panel inform you about the facts and fictions of recreational marijuana from Colorado's experience. The Community Development building on East Proctor, formerly the 'BRIC', hosts an artist reception for the talented students in the Capital City Arts Initiative 'High School Pic[ks]' show.

It’s back to school and back to work after a long weekend, but don’t let the day feel like a Monday. Join the Classic Cinema Club for Whistle Stop, a love triangle starring Ava Gardner. Bring something for the ducks if you join in the Easy Walk at Ross Gold Park. Five years ago, our community suffered a great shock when four people, including three National Guardsmen, were the victims of a shooting attack at IHOP. The annual remembrance run begins at 7 a.m., so please be cautious when driving along Fairview this morning.

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Meet in the parking area at the east end of Clearview Drive. At the end of Clearview, take the dirt road that heads northeast. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

Meet in the trailhead parking area at the corner of 5th Street and Carson River Road, entrance on Carson River Road. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

Meet outside the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

Meet outside the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

Where has the time gone? We are moments away from Labor Day weekend with its Best of the West Rib Cook-off, monthly Downtown Wine Walk, Fallon Cantaloupe Festival, and Virginia City’s Civil War Days. Enjoy a walk in the Ronald D. Wilson Memorial Park, just west of Emerson Drive. Canyon White, the award-winning singer-songwriter, can be found at her weekly gig at Living the Good Life joined by Keith Alan Barnett. Dance it up: swing at El Charro, country line dance at Carson Lanes, or square dancing in Genoa are on the table.

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West has returned and will be at the Community Center tonight, if you were quick enough to grab free tickets from the Chamber of Commerce. Join the ladies of Muscle Powered for a mountain bike ride through beautiful Ash Canyon. Hear the stories and legends of the Washoe People in their native language with translations into English at the Carson Valley Cultural Center. Continue on for even more to do.

Today is a perfect day for the great outdoors. Go explore the Ormsby Fire Road and the Historic Pioneer Cemetery with Carson Parks and Rec. Kids won’t want to miss the Bike Safety Rodeo in Silver City. Enjoy the Mile High Jazz Band this evening in the Comma Coffee Courtyard: special guest vocalists Cindee LeVal, Jakki Ford, and June Joplin make this a ‘don’t miss’ event. Wander up Longview Trail with Muscle Powered for some amazing views. It’s going to be a beautiful day, keep reading for all the ways you can enjoy our capital valley.

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Holy Tuesday, Batman! Today is jam-packed full of options around our valley. A walk with Parks and Rec, a movie viewing with the Classic Cinema Club, and life-sized board games at the Library are all on the docket for today. The big story, of course, is National Night Out with the Carson City Sheriff's Department. Free food, activities, fun, and even an aircraft or two descend on Mills Park for the annual party.

Meet at the Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road. Meet opposite Longview Way just off of Kings Canyon Road. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS SHOES REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

Meet in the OHV and Equestrian parking area on Sierra Vista Lane about 1 1/2 miles from Pinon Hills Drive. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS OR ATHLETIC SHOES REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

Meet at the school district offices at 1402 West King Street. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS OR ATHLETIC SHOES REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

Meet at the Moffat Open space parking area on Hells Bells Road.WATER AND STURDY BOOTS OR ATHLETIC SHOES REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

I can understand if your plans for the weekend include sitting half-naked in front of a swamp cooler with an icy beverage. It has been quite roasty these last few days. Let me, however, attempt to lure you out with this weekend’s event list; there is plenty of fun to be found around the valley. Some of your options even include air conditioning and icy beverages.

SATURDAY:

Meet opposite Longview Way just off of Kings Canyon Road. WATER AND STURDY BOOTS OR ATHLETIC SHOES REQUIRED. Hat and sunscreen recommended.

Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike Program are evening hikes of 4 to 6 miles in length with elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. The evening hike will usually be 1 1/2 hour duration or more.

July is BEAR Logic Month, a time to teach residents how to live in bear country, including information on how bears are managed. BEAR Logic means to think like a bear and try looking at your property from a bear’s perspective. This will help you understand why bears are frequenting your property and how you can avoid these encounters.

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. Today’s happenings include country line dancing at Carson Lanes and swing dance at El Charro Avita. Take a walk with Carson Parks and Recreation along the Carson River by Morgan Mill. Dinner at Firehouse Subs tonight will help raise money for the Carson City Relay for Life. Ladies may want to join in on the Muscle Powered Bike Ride to Ash Canyon. London artist, Stewart Easton hosts an embroidery workshop at the Silver City Schoolhouse. Keep reading for all of Tuesday’s offerings.

TUESDAY:

I am quite fond of Tuesdays. For a weekday, they usually have some great offerings. Today's Easy Walk with the Parks and Recreation Department takes you along the Moffat Open Space on the east side of town. The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada offers 'Books and Brags', essentially a story with craft time. Have a hot time with the fire-dancers of Controlled Burn: they meet at A to Zen on Tuesdays and welcome newcomers.

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Happy Tuesday, Carson City. The Carson Library is offering a craft project this afternoon, and 'What's Up in your Community' this evening, so it's not a bad place to park yourself for the day and beat the heat. Canyon White returns to Living the Good Life for Acoustic Tuesday. Mile High Jazz Band sizzles with Cindee LeVal in the Comma Coffee Courtyard. Continue reading for even more things to do.

TUESDAY:

• Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)

There's an unspoken connection between horse and rider that has existed for thousands of years, a timeless a bond formed between man and animal based on trust.

Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement are reporting the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson CityDouglas County area for 2016.

The 65-year-old individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus had the more serious form of the illness, which can impact the brain and surrounding tissues.

The fireworks went off in Carson City last night without a hitch, bringing the end of another incredible weekend. Today may feel a little like a Monday, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy yourself. Check out the new Spirit of America show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Show. Our local Classic Cinema Club meets tonight and will be showing 'A Walk in the Sun' with Dana Andrews. If you feel like playing with fire, Controlled Burn meets at A to Zen to practice the right way to handle the flames.

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