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Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City area to help the next three days breeze by. There's a morning Muscle Powered walk, plus the Nevada State Museum will host 2 behind the scenes tours in natural history and anthropology. Plus, the fourth annual Carson City Off-Road kicks off its three-day event with a Capital 15 Fun Ride and Free Clunker Crit Ride. Heading into the evening, “Newsies” will take stage at the Carson City Community Center and you can sit under the stars and watch “The Little Rascals” at 8 p.m. during movie night at John Mankins Park.

As we set our radar ahead to Tuesday, June 25, 2019, we say hello Carson City and welcome to a bevy of events ahead including activities for children of all ages, a Muscle Powered morning walk, evening hike and bike ride, a cyber security awareness workshop hosted by DeBug Computer, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, art showings, a delicious taste of France via Bleu Café Culinary Travelers Club and more. Read on for what's happening.

Nevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter is holding a Membership Drive Barbecue from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 29 at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
New members are welcome and current members are encouraged to attend and renew their annual membership. Cost is $20 per person.

Waste Management of Northern Nevada is delivering roughly 45,000 new trash carts to Carson City residents on July 1, 2019.

GENOA, Nev. — Mormon Station State Historic Park is offering a number of exciting interpretive programs this June. Join park staff in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District for history talks, cooking classes, guided walks, and children’s arts and crafts activities.

Lake Tahoe natural resource and law enforcement agencies remind residents and visitors to practice proper food storage and trash disposal at all times while in bear country.

April was an action packed month as several Carson High School clubs put on The Friendship Ball, A Night Under the Big Top Father Daughter Ball, and The Greatest Show on Earth 2019 Prom. Even more amazing than the dances are the students behind the scenes who, with the guidance of Leadership Adviser Ann Britt and FBLA Adviser Angila Golik, transformed the CHS Big Gym so that all visitors, young and old alike, would think they had walked into a beautiful dream.

The nonprofit organization greenUp!, which provides environmental education to businesses, announced Wednesday that it has eight restaurants so far that will be part of the Green Dining District pilot program on Carson Street in Carson City.

A record-breaking winter, a full lake and a packed calendar beckons visitors to the Sierra as Tahoe South heats up with summer events including its famed fireworks show, a celebrity golf tournament, star-studded headline concerts and more.

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rita Hosking along with Sean Feder will perform a one-night only concert next month in the capital region at the Historic Silver City Schoolhouse.

Tickets are going fast for the 3nd Annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on Saturday, March 30 from 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City. Please invite a Veteran to this casual and festive fundraiser that features great food, live music, dancing, silent auction and door prize.

Nowruz is the ancient Persian “New Year” celebrated since 1700 B.C. that occurs on the first day of spring at the vernal equinox. This year, Veterans Healing Camp adds new excitement to the holiday with authentic Elvis impersonator, “Jelvis,” in addition to the two live music acts.

Reno Vegan Chef Challenge​ is proud to roll out the vegan welcome mat for the ​inaugural Reno Vegan Chef Challenge inspired by the hugely popular Sacramento Vegan Chef Challenge and Burger Battle culinary events.

The community is cordially invited to the third annual Nowruz “New Year” Celebration Feast to benefit Veterans Healing Camp on Saturday, March 30 from 5-10 p.m. at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

The Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City.

Our Dinner and Meeting will be held in the Juniper Room this month. The Social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. and Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Good morning, Carson City! A fresh layer of powdery new snow has fallen overnight, delighting Winter sports enthusiasts eager to get outside and play.

For those who aren't, consider taking occasion to shop for your Valentine under the warm, dry roof of the Carson Mall, which wraps up its weekend Valentine's Day Craft and Gift Fair.

Billy Lavelle's newest set of wheels is unlike anything else on the Northern Nevada food truck scene.

It stands out like, well, a double-decker bus.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Did you catch the spectacular sunset last night? A couple of readers submitted photos including retired CCSO Sgt. Scott McDaniel, with this spectacular shot above. In the second photo, Joanna Herring provided this sunset image from Dayton Valley Golf Course. Here is what's happening around town today:

The December Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties meeting is Thursday, December 13th at 9am at the Silver Springs Community Center. The public meeting includes a festive holiday brunch with dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.

Ever wanted to know more about “The Big Ears” of the Eastern Sierra? The Western Nevada Astronomical Society will host a free presentation Saturday on the Owens Valley Radio Observatory at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

Learn more about “The Big Ears” of the Eastern Sierra when the Western Nevada Astronomical Society provides a free presentation on the Owens Valley Radio Observatory Saturday, Nov. 17 at Western Nevada College in Carson City.

The new Curry Street building is officially open for business with the opening of the popular Winnemucca basque restaurant, the Martin Hotel.

The Martin Hotel is a traditional basque restaurant, and owner John Arant has had his eyes on Carson City for at least five years.

Chef Roberta Davies has traveled extensively worldwide, building upon her knowledge of international cuisine.

CARSON CITY — The 10th annual Celebrity Chef & Harvest Dinner, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, takes place Monday, Nov. 12 at Cafe at Adele’s, in what has become one of the area’s most anticipated events. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. An Angel Donor for the evening is also sought.

Carson City Health and Human Services and Douglas County Mosquito Abatement are reporting Thursday the first human case of West Nile virus in the Carson City, Douglas County area for 2018. The individual confirmed to have West Nile Virus was diagnosed with the less severe form of the illness.

CARSON CITY — The Fox Brewpub welcomes new brew master, Tim Mason, and new head chef, Tim Goodman, to the 10-year old English-style restaurant, with plans to bring new beer and food to the community staple.

It’s nice that the beginning of the school year is almost immediately rewarded with a three-day weekend. You’ll find annual events like Civil War Days in Virginia City and the Best in the West Rib Cook-off in Sparks, in addition to smaller happenings like the monthly Downtown Carson City Wine Walk and a roller derby double-header. If you haven’t made plans to head for the hills, take a look at your options and have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.

SATURDAY:

According to the calendar, summer is coming to a close but South Lake Tahoe is refusing to acknowledge it. Tahoe South will host a magnitude of events extending the season from Labor Day into October with entertainment, culinary festivals, music, outdoor recreation, competitions and a lakefront laser show.

Mangia Tutto, a Chicago-inspired pizzeria and Italian ristorante occupying the former D'Vine Wines space at 200 N. Stewart Street in Carson City, is now open for lunch and dinner, owners Richard Bragiel and Catherine Rolewicz said.

Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Thursday the first human case of West Nile virus in Lyon County for 2018.

The Disease Control and Prevention Division at CCHHS oversees disease surveillance and investigations in Lyon County and is the agency monitoring the situation. The individual confirmed to have West Nile virus was diagnosed with the less severe form of the illness. The exposure to WNV through mosquito bites occurred out of state.

The Northern Nevada Dream Center will hold a "drive thru" food drive this Friday at Carson Mall in Carson City and are looking for donors to give food items and money to help the hungry in the community.