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The Freaks of Nature is hosting a car show will be held at Yogurt Beach at 3228 N. Carson St. Carson City NV 89706 on the side parking lot by Valley Realty. On September 12th from 10am to 3pm. There will be a 50 / 50 raffle. The registration is $20 dollars and this is a free event for spectators.

Trophies include top 15, and special picks. There will be a BBQ for FREE provided by Yogurt Beach , bounce house and some amazing activities for the kids. Most definitely will wanna bring the kids. Registration starting at 10 am and ending at 1pm with trophies at 3pm.

The Carson City Airport will have a number of vintage airplanes on display this Sunday, Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an event to celebrate the end of World War II.

Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum will have several pieces of vintage aircraft at the airport. The community is invited to this free event to mark the 70th anniversary of the end to World War II. Among the aircraft is a WWII era TBM avenger fly as well as plenty of other planes and vehicles from both WWII as well as Vietnam.

Summer days are perfect for a walk in the park, or among any one of Carson City’s many paths. There is the Parks and Recreation easy walk in the morning, or the Muscle Powered Conditioning hike in the afternoon. These happen every Tuesday and the location always varies, so you get the chance to explore various trails in our valley. Get your swing on at Eagle Valley Golf Course. It’s Ladies night, so you get some instruction, a few holes, and refreshment.

TUESDAY:

• Share a Smile Day: $1 Shortstack at IHOP (7am-7pm; fundraiser for No Kids Hungry)

Western Nevada College’s Applied Industrial Technology program, which saw a 50 percent increase in student enrollment between 2014 and 2015, will begin renovations to expand its current facility, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the NV Energy Foundation.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 19, 2015 and beyond. Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports are dated June 04.

Wildlife Professionals and Dog Trainers Collaborate to Train Pups on Snake Bite Prevention for Nevada Communities.

Get Rattled will hold an important Rattlesnake Avoidance Training Clinic in Smith Valley Nevada supporting the Smith Valley Volunteer Fire Department!

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The Capital City Arts Initiative [CCAI] announces its exhibition, "Tow'ring High", by artist Deon Reynolds at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room from July 8 – November 10, 2015. Community Center is located at 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The show's title comes from the state song, "Home Means Nevada."

A Las Vegas man pled guilty to a gross misdemeanor charge of killing an antelope illegally in Lander County on July 21 and was sentenced to three years of probation, a year of jail time (suspended), fined more than $4500 in civil and criminal penalties and forfeited a .300 caliber Winchester rifle used in the crime.

Are you a supporter of the United States military, specifically the Sea Services? We need this community to show that support, learn more about the wide array of missions conducted by the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines.

We often hear that electricity can be generated cheaply and with no environmental impact from the wind and sun.

Sounds good. But long ago, folks were also assured that nuclear power would be “too cheap to meter” and the only safe environmental choice.
The catches then were the same as now: First, the cost claim was based on biased estimates by the advocates for these sources, not on competitive market data.

ATTENTION: I interrupt your regularly scheduled reading of "Cartoon City" to bring you a special preview of a new comic strip I am working on. If the response is a positive one, then I will phase in the new strip to replace "Cartoon City." So, please feel free to leave comments. I welcome input and feedback from readers. It is the best way for me to gauge how new ideas are received. Thank you so much.

Dealers, collectors, admirers and amateurs will find fun at the 2015 Carson City Mint Coin Show and Fair. Professionals will buy, sell and trade money and offer expertise in a lecture series during the two-day event Aug. 21-22.

CASI will be holding their Bark, Whine and Dine event on August 29th at 5:30 PM at Fuji Park. Dinner will be provided by the award winning Carson City BBQ. There will be silent auction items galore and a beautiful quilt to be raffled off. Music will be provided by Ten Dollar Pony. Join CASI for a fun filled night as they raise money to help build a new animal shelter. Tickets are on sale now for $30. They can be purchased online at http://friendsofcasi.org/bark-whine-and-dine.html or by mailing a check to CASI, 112 N Curry St, Carson City, NV 89703 or by calling 775-671-2413.

UNRPD Reserve Academy Graduation includes six Carson City Sheriff's Office reserve deputies that will be NV POST Certified Reserve Deputies. Graduation is on Friday, August 7, 2015, 5 p.m. at the Joe Crowley Student Union Building on campus.

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will hold their next foster/adoptive parent training on August 22, 23, 29 in Carson City. Each day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Valley View Room, 3rd Floor, at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 (lunch and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center).

The Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will hold their next foster/adoptive parent training on August 22, 23, 29 in Carson City. Each day runs from 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Training sessions will be held at Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Valley View Room, 3rd Floor, at 1600 Medical Parkway, Carson City, NV 89703 (lunch and snacks will be provided, courtesy of Carson-Tahoe Regional Medical Center).

A power outage Wednesday night in Dayton that affected more than 2,400 customers was fully restored by 11:50 p.m., said Faye Andersen, spokeswoman for NV Energy.

UPDATE THURSDAY: NV Energy reports power was fully restored by 11:50 p.m. Wednesday. And that it has narrowed down the cause of the outage to faulty ground cables. Go here for the update.

UPDATE: As of 10:03 p.m. NV Energy reports 1,168 customers were without power in Lyon County, in three outage areas around Dayton. The cause of the outage remains under investigation. Power should be fully restored by 12:45 a.m.
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UPDATE: There are 1,939 customers without power in Lyon County, mostly in the Dayton area, as of 9:10 p.m. according to NV Energy. The cause of the outage remains under investigation.
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More than 2,400 NV Energy customers in the Dayton area are without power on this Wednesday night. The outage struck the area just after 8 p.m.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The State Engineer will hold public workshops regarding water issues in the Mason Valley and Smith Valley Hydrographic Basins. The agendas are available at water.nv.gov. Reasonable accommodations for members of the public who are disabled and wish to attend the workshop can be made, or a copy of the agenda can be provided, by calling 775-684-2800.

Smith Valley Hydrographic Basin Workshop: Thursday, August 27, at 2:00 p.m.
Smith Valley Community Hall
2783 Highway 208, Smith Valley

The Northern Nevada Astronomical Group will conduct a star party and astronomy program at Washoe Lake State Park. There will be a short slide presentation and a variety of telescopes set up for viewing stars and planets. Participants should bring lawn chairs and a jacket since it will be cooler after dark. Red flashlights are recommended as they do not affect night vision.

NV Energy reports 82 customers are without power late Tuesday night in the area of East Robinson and Telegraph streets. The outage was reported at 11:21 p.m. The cause is unknown at this time but under investigation. Residents report hearing a loud explosion, similar to a blown transformer, right before the power went out.

NV Energy estimates it will have the power restored by 4:15 a.m.

With coast to coast harvesting of fruits and vegetables and Americans continuing to enjoy their summer outdoor barbecues, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a report acknowledging the nation has entered peak season for E. coli outbreaks.

The Nevada Department of Transportation encourages the public to comment on planned projects and improvements statewide and around Carson City including traffic signals, multi-use bicycle and pedestrian paths, JAC buses, landscaping, sidewalk and ADA improvements and Phase 3B reconstruction and expansion of the V&T Railroad Station.

The Nevada Highway Patrol continues to search for a vehicle and suspect involved in a possible hit and run, fatal crash that happened on July 11, 2015 at approximately 12:06 pm. The investigation details that a black 2007 KTM sport bike ridden by 51 year old Stephen L. Hobbs of Reno, was traveling northbound on US 395. Witnesses indicate a silver Subaru WRX also traveling northbound, struck the sport bike causing it to overturn and eject Mr. Hobbs, who later died because of his injuries.

NV Energy commercial customers interested in learning more about energy efficiency rebates to help increase their bottom line are invited to attend the NV Energy Sure Bet Summit. The free event takes place Wednesday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NV Energy, 6100 Neil Road in Reno. NV Energy encourages small to medium size business owners, as well as contractors to attend.

Did you know that all Nevada students in grades 6-12 have access to award-winning teaching at Leadership Academy of Nevada (LANV)? On May 5, 2014, the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) recognized Williamsburg Academy with their Platinum Award for Best Practices in Teaching, the most prestigious award they bestow. Williamsburg Academy is an online private-school affiliate of LANV.

Compression! Fire and Art 2015 in downtown Reno included the artistic and cultural range of Nevada. There were live Fire Art dances by "Controlled Burn", Art Cars, vendors, fireworks and Burning Man art projects.

Sunday has gone to the dogs, thanks to Adele’s. Help raise funds for the Carson-Tahoe SPCA with the annual ‘Paws on the Veranda’ and enjoy breakfast or lunch with your furry (well-mannered and leashed) friend. Enjoy the afternoon at the Carson City Library. Show up at 2 p.m. for Sundaes on Sunday, but stick around for Celtic guitarist Jerry Barlow.

SUNDAY:

• Paws on the Veranda: Dog friendly fundraiser for Carson-Tahoe SPCA at Café at Adele’s (8am-3pm; 25% of sales donated; dogs must be leashed and well-mannered; goodie bag for pooches)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Discounted passes for the Nevada State Fair Carnival for sale at the Carson Visitor Bureau: 716 N. Carson St. ($20 for an all-day ride pass; available until July 29; $30 at the fair)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am)
• Car Wash Fundraiser for Sierra Terhune: vendors, raffle, face painting, bounce house, and more–at NV Grand Prix Express Car Wash: 1295 Highway 395, Gardnerville (9am-2pm)

Harry Kuhn, 80, a 46 year resident of Carson City, NV and retired business owner...