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The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell. Lori began her service on the Board of Supervisors in January, 2015, representing Ward 3, and was elected mayor in 2020. She is currently running for reelection against four other candidates in the June 11 primary. The top two will go on to the November 5th general election.

Thanksgiving Day has came and went but the gratitude felt and the impact of the volunteers who made the dinner at a The Plaza Event Center in Carson City, will last all season long.

This Thanksgiving Day, community members open to receiving a warm holiday meal for themselves and their families are invited to join Friends In Service Helping at The Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Carson City.

An annual event that brings together Carson City restaurants and the community to share delicious food and raise money and awareness of local hunger and food insecurity, Empty Bowls Carson City returns Dec. 1, 2023 at the Carson Mall.

The FISH Student Housing Revitalization Project continues to make way now with paving and asphalt complete throughout the apartment towers and commercial building area of 1455 N. Carson Street in downtown Carson City. All parking spots have been numbered and will be assigned to each of the 36 apartment units.

The Trick or Treat Food Drive has returned and at least nine schools in the Carson City are participating to compete and to collect the most non-perishable food items to win the 'Phil the FISH' trophy and a pizza party.

Help fight hunger in our community and join us at the 9th Annual Empty Bowls event in Carson City.

This is the same night as the Capital tree lighting. So, come on over before or afterward with the entire family, receive a hand-crafted ceramic bowl, and enjoy soups from various local participating restaurants.

Furnish one of the 36 apartments for the FISH Student Housing Buildings and help a family feel at home.

The construction of the FISH Commercial building at 1455 N Carson Street is in progress with a completion date of January 2024.

Three floors in height with two stairwells, elevators, and bathrooms on each floor; the commercial building will be home to local businesses, a training and development center for residents of the Student Housing apartments, and a local restaurant.

Friends In Service Helping continues fundraising for the final $4.4 million of its $17 million budget to complete the construction of the FISH Student Housing and Commercial building at 1455 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

Speaking at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Jodi Miller, center manager for Night Off the Streets. NOTS works to connect clients with city agencies and non-profits to address issues that contribute to being unhoused, including medical problems, lack of affordable housing, and lost documents needed for job interviews. Miller oversees warming center operations and serves as a referral advocate to connect clients to services that help them find housing.

The Winners of the FISH Celebrity Waiters event in May have been announced. Winners will begin receiving their honorary plaques this week to hang on their wall. Oh yes, and the bragging rights last for a lifetime.

In search of volunteers for the summer here at Friends In Service Helping (FISH) in the Client Service building on 138 E. Long Street, Carson City. FISH is searching for summertime volunteers to act as Intake and Referral Specialists for our Client Services headquarters in Carson City.

The Friends in Service Helping, FISH Student Housing project taking shape in downtown Carson City is moving along on schedule. As of June 2023, the exterior of the two apartment buildings is 95 percent completed with side paneling, roofing, balconies, window installations, paint, and planted trees.