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Good morning, Carson City, and happy Saturday! Today will be another hot summer day with a light breeze, topping out at 88 degrees with a low of 57. On the docket today we have Shoe Tree's 2nd Anniversary Party, the Saturday Farmer's Market, a Hot Wheels racing match, and more! Check below to see what we've got going on through Father's Day Weekend.

Saturday, June 15

Heading into Father’s Day weekend, there's plenty of jam-packed activities around the Carson City region. There's Flag Day ceremonies at the Nevada Veterans Memorial and at the Elks Lodge. The Stewart Father’s Day Powwow happens Friday to Sunday and features hundreds of American Indian dancers, drummers artists and cultural enthusiasts. Lace up the tennis shoes for the Eastside Historical tour of the capital city hosted by Muscle Powered. Journey of Hope returns to Western Nevada College at 5 p.m. to settle into the evening. Open Mic Night at A to Zen will cap-off an eventful Friday heading into the weekend.

A fundraiser for the Virginia Range Wildlife Protection Association and the Wild Horse Preservation League will be held at the Governor’s Mansion on June 15 to raise awareness for Nevada’s wild horses.

Presidential candidate and former HUD Secretary Julian Castro spoke Wednesday night at the Carson City Democrats' Capital Blue dinner at the Governors Mansion.

Also speaking at the event were Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford.

Ron Wood Family Resource Center will be honoring Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong as the 2016 Community Leader of the Year. The organization, along with the Legacy of Grace Foundation, will also award 12 outstanding youth leaders for their commitment to academics, volunteerism and community giving.

CARSON CITY’S 23rd ANNUAL GHOST WALK – ALL DAY
OCTOBER 24th, 2015 10 AM - 2:30 PM

CARSON CITY GHOST WALK – The Mystery of Jack Davis

Warren Engine Company #1 will unveil a recently resorted circa 1900 chemical fire cart at the group's fundraising gala on Friday, Sept. 23, 5-9 p.m. in the Nevada Room at the Governors Mansion.

The event will feature live music by Mike and the Liabilities Band, led by retired Carson City District Court Judge Mike Griffin. There will be a ho-host bar, hors d'oeuvres, raffles and a silent auction. Cost is $30.

The Carson City Democratic Womens Club will actively support the Advocates Against Domestic Violence Annual Food Drive at the Governors Mansion. All registered Democratic Women are welcome to help. Please meet at Headquarters; 111 W. Telegraph Street at 11:30 AM to carpool to the mansion. Bring donations of food and help assist the workers until 2 PM. For information call Joan at 882-5704.

Pianist Dr. Ron Williams performed the 50th Anniversary Recital of Toccatas and Sonatas Thursday night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

The event was put on as a fundraiser for Carson City Symphony’s String for the School Program. More than fifty people attended, ranging from children to seniors.

The Recital featured songs written and originally played by J.S. Bach, D. Scarlatti, Paradisi, Haydn, Schumann, Beethoven and Ravel.

Williams was accompanied by his wife Genevieve Williams, who also assisted him while he was performing.