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Hope you had a Happy Nevada Day! It's now 50 days till Christmas and 60 days until 2016! Wait a minute! I know I was just celebrating the 4th of July recently. How did we get here so fast?

If you owed taxes last year (for 2014 returns) and would like to avoid that nightmare again, I have some ideas for you.

CARSON CITY- The Salvation Army will be providing a Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets to families and individuals in need and toys for children infants to 17 years old. All those wishing to receive assistance must register. Bring their NV Energy Bill, all income verification, and identification for everyone in your household.

While plowing his field on Wednesday, a local farmer came upon the body of a feral mother cat who had been literally ripped to pieces by predators. After burying the remains, he climbed back on his tractor to resume plowing. A small movement by the wheel caught his eye. Looking down, he saw two tiny kittens lying in the dirt. They were cold, hungry and frightened.

Here's a spectacular photo of deer and birds co-mingling that was captured last week in Washoe Valley by Carson City photographer Duane Blood. Check out more of Duane's work on his Facebook page here.

Are you ready for this? Nevada Day weekend has arrived and brings with it a downtown filled with friends, neighbors, and fun. Hot air balloons, the annual beard contest, the parade, tours of the Governor’s Mansion, and more make this time of year amazing. The carnival at Mills Park, and the Pow-Wow at the Carson Colony take the festivities to the next level.

SATURDAY: PARADE DAY!

• Nevada Day Classic 8K Run/Walk (same day registration: $40 from 6:30am-7:30am on the second floor of the Carson Nugget Casino; 8am racers begin at Telegraph Square: W. Telegraph and N. Curry Streets; costumes encouraged)
• BAWN Pancake Breakfast Buffet at Red’s Old 395 (6am-10am; $6/$3 kids)

Here’s the 2015 Nevada Day event lineup and Halloween happenings, Thursday through Sunday. For all Halloween events go here. For everything Nevada Day, check out the official Nevada Day website here. Otherwise, see the event listing below.

THURSDAY
RSVP NEVADA DAY CARNIVAL, MILLS PARK IN CARSON CITY
Carnival rides for adults and children, live music, food booths, craft vendors & more. Hours: 10/29: 5pm - 9pm; 10/30-31: Noon - 9pm; 11/1: Noon - 8pm

A deer roaming Carson City with thick, black rope or heavy string wrapped around its antlers stopped by the grounds of the Nevada State Capitol building complex Tuesday. These photos above and video below were taken by Connie Higgons Corley of Dayton.

Corley had first encountered the deer during a ghost walk Saturday morning along the west side of Carson City. She contacted area media to bring attention to the plight of the deer. It does appear now that there is less of the tangled netting around its antlers. At one point, the string had covered a side of the deer's face.

Dayton resident Connie Higgons Corley was preparing for a ghost walk Saturday morning along the west side of Carson City when she saw an adult male deer struggling with black ropes wrapped around his antlers.

Corley said she is concerned the deer is unable to break free from the tangled ropes or thick strings and witnessed it having trouble walking. She suspects the ropes are from Halloween decorations. The deer was spotted Saturday a street over from the Sears-Ferris House on West Third Street.

One last weekend until Nevada Day, and the ghosts and ghouls are coming out of the woodwork. Learn our haunted history with the Downtown Ghost Walk. For thrills and chills, don’t miss the Second Annual Carson Creepy Short Horror Film Competition in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. For a complete list of all Halloween activities this week go here.

SATURDAY:

Amgen Tour of California, presented by AEG, announced Thursday that professional cyclists return to Lake Tahoe for the men’s Stage 5 finish, as well as the women’s Stage 1 start on Thursday, May 19, 2016. The men will take off in Lodi, Calif. and finish at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s California Base Lodge in South Lake Tahoe. The women will also start/finish at Heavenly Mountain Resort on May 19.

Thomas the Tank Engine will be arriving at the Virginia & Truckee Railroad on October 23, 24, 25; 30, 31, and November 1 as part of his 2015 “Celebration Tour.” This year marks a special year for Thomas the Tank Engine as organizers celebrate his 70th birthday and the 20th anniversary of Day Out With Thomas. This is also the first year that Thomas the Tank Engine will be visiting the Virginia & Truckee Railroad.

Aware Systems, LLC, a local tech startup company working out of the Adams Hub for Innovation in Carson City, has thrown their hat into the ring in the hopes of winning the $25,000 prize package offered by Biggest Little Startup Competition in Reno.

Soroptimist International of Carson City will host its first Coalition Event on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The community is cordially invited.
This event is event is for local groups to propose collaborative efforts between our organizations as a coalition to contribute to everyone's success.
Each group's representative will give a short overview of their organization and its goals. A goal setting workshop will focus on how we can all excel through sharing ideas. Please RSVP by Tuesday, Oct. 27.

There will be two events hosted by Sassafras on Oct. 23 and 25, to provide an opportunity to help raise money for Nichole Millim. The events will feature live music, raffle drawings, drinks and dinner specials. A percentage of the restaurant’s proceeds for the two evenings will also be donated to Nic’s fundraiser account.

If you cannot make it to the fundraiser, you can donate at the GoFundMe account here with ALL proceeds benefitting the care of Nichole.

First-time author Jake Willers was inspired to write this children’s picture book after spending the past seven years filming urban bears. He recently produced a film entitled Urban Bears: Keeping Nevada’s Bears Wild! for Washoe County Health District and has presented wildlife programs as a wildlife expert filming around the globe for the National Geographic Channel International and for UK’s Channel 5. Jake currently resides in Reno.

We are celebrating Okto-purrr-fest with a kitten adoption special! We have over 40 adorable kittens anxiously awaiting a forever home.

We also have wonderful adult and senior cats ready to meet you. Most have been well loved pets whose family fell on hard times or whose owner passed away. These cats are especially lonesome and homesick. Visit us at: 1829 Brown St., Carson City, Wednesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. or call (775) 297-3419. Like us on Facebook at Catmandu Carson City.

Adopt a rescued animal. Save a life and find a friend!

UPDATE: The Light after Dark Walk/Run scheduled at Riverview Park in Carson City tonight has been canceled due to the dangerous conditions of the track from the bad weather. We will be letting everyone know soon when we can reschedule. If anyone has any questions or concerns please call Becca or Traci at (775) 883-7654. Again, we are so sorry for the inconvenience.
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Muscle Powered, the local non-profit organization that advocates for cycling and walking, is continuing their monthly clean-up project called Trash Mobs. The Trash Mob meets on the third Saturday of every month for an hour to clean up litter along Carson City's walking and biking paths.

Tahoe South is destination vacation central for the 2015-16 ski season with more than $200 million in major enhancements in lodging, recreation and dining hot spot renovations that are underway.

From slope-side to beachfront and all points in between, the ongoing revitalization opens the gates to additional places to stay, shop, dine, play, recreate and experience the Tahoe lifestyle. Major news continues with the Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe, which broke ground Oct. 1.

Here is this week's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for the week of Oct. 14, 2015 and beyond. As of Oct. 13, Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included.

Light after Dark 5K/10K Walk/Run is to help raise awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault by lighting the way. Bringing light to domestic violence and sexual assault is our goal for the Light after Dark Walk/Run. We want victims and survivors to know that there is LIGHT AFTER DARK.

The race is Saturday, Oct. 17th at 6:00pm at Riverview Park in Carson City. This year’s event is being dedicated in memory of Kirsten Krasovec, a Carson City woman whose life was taken at the hands of domestic violence.

Carson City Pottery will be holding KIDS classes every Sunday beginning Oct. 25 to Nov. 29. This is the perfect opportunity to be creative for the holidays! Day 1 we will learn how to make a mask for Dia de los Muertos or for Halloween! Day 2, 3, and 4 we will learn how to construct a mug, a box and a rattle sculpture.

Ready for the weekend, Carson City? Don’t miss out on the annual Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary. This event featuring crafts, games, and music is always fun. Learn about the Basque Culture at the Nevada State Museum. This month’s Family Fun Saturday features presentations and activities. Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans are hosting a free Legal Aid Fair in the Sierra Room of the Community Center for those of you with questions about civil, non-criminal, matters.

SATURDAY:

• Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (7am-5pm, except during class times; 55 and older; indoor adult warm saltwater pools)
• TMDTC Dog Agility Trials at Fuji Park (7am-7pm)
• HOSA: Future Health Professionals Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Applebee’s (8am-10am; $10, includes: pancakes, breakfast potatoes, bacon, and juice/coffee)
• Bikes for Badges to benefit the family of Deputy Sheriff Carl Howell begins at the Carson City Sheriff’s Department: 911 E Musser St. (8am-10am Same day Registration of cyclists $25; 10am-11am Ride Prep and Safety Briefing; 10:45am kick stands up and head to Chester’s Harley Davidson Reno; 12pm Music, lunch, entertainment, auctions, etc.)

The Carson Victory Rollers are holding their annual breast cancer awareness scrimmage, this year with a Halloween theme "Save the Boooo-bies"- Ghosts vs. Goblins.

$5 donation at the door with all proceeds going directly to local cancer foundations. Junior team skates at 5:00. Kids/Teens costume contest at 6:00. Adult scrimmage at 6:30.

Carson City Pumpkin Patch
October 10th through October 30th
Good old fashioned fun for the whole family!
NO Admission Fee
Games and Face Painting – some weekdays and on weekends
Special Nevada Day Party on October 30th

4849 Cochise Street south Carson – two blocks south of Clear View Drive, just off 395 – Look for the Great Pumpkin!

Monday through Saturday: 10:00 am. - 6:00 pm.
Sunday: 11:00 to 6:00
Call: 775-291-7631
Facebook page: Red Horse Ranch LLC

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.

On October 26th, 6-8pm, Sierra Lutheran High School will be hosting an Academic Olympic Event called "Are You Smarter Than a Falcon?"
Teams comprised of six people will go head-to-head with the Falcons Academic Olympic team who was the runner-up in state competition last year, and have placed in the top four in the state for the past eleven years. The community is invited to participate by either creating a team and competing, or coming out to watch the festivities. If interested in registering a team, please contact tseddon@slhs.com.

With goals to improve communication and help solve problems, Carson City Supervisor Jim Shirk seeks community input.
"My goals are to: Improve communication between city government and citizens; and Help to solve the real problems that citizens are frustrated about," said Shirk.

The Comstock Foundation for History and Culture is launching the Comstock History Lecture Series, which includes seven themed lectures that focus on Comstock History. The location of the lectures will rotate around the communities of the Comstock: Dayton, Silver City, Gold Hill and Virginia City. Tickets to attend the lectures vary between $5 and $10, and light refreshments will be provided for a donation.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School in Carson City will host an Oktoberfest fundraiser Oct. 17, from 5 to 10 p.m. at Firkin & Fox, 310 South Carson Street. The event features live entertainment and all the Oktoberfest favorite food and refreshments. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the door or by email, blscptl@hotmail.com. The fundraiser is for the parent-teacher association.