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Please come and enjoy some AWESOME pizzas, calzones, wings or pastas at Pizza Factory on HWY 50 East on Tuesday, May 10th from 11 am to 10 pm and help raise money for the Eagle Valley Parent-Teacher Organization. We are trying to raise money for Ms. Preston's Speech and Debate Program.

Today’s sky has something special going on. A transition of Mercury across the sun occurs from sunrise until about noon. Please do not attempt to watch it without protective eyewear (sunglasses are not enough.) Head to the WNC Observatory to take a look, or watch it online HERE. Early risers can also take advantage of a chat with Supervisor Jim Shirk at Grandma Hattie’s.

Last year we opened a school-based health center in Carson City, a health center in Virginia City, and a visiting nurse program in Lockwood to better ...

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s [CCAI] exhibition, For Detail View, by artist Jeff Hantman continues at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery through May 25. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open to the public Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.

Western Nevada College's offense continued to sing and sting at College of Southern Nevada on Saturday afternoon. After scoring 31 runs and connecting for 27 hits during a Scenic West Athletic Conference softball doubleheader sweep on Friday, the Wildcats raked Coyotes pitching for 12 hits in a 15-0 opening-game win Saturday in Henderson.

The school year is winding down, which usually means the activities and excitement around Carson High amp up in direct proportion. There is also much nailbiting and desperate prayers as freshmen and sophomores take their End of Course exams, juniors and seniors finish taking their AP exams, and finals approach for all students.

It was only fitting that Western Nevada College won its final game at John L. Harvey Field on a well-executed bunt by a power hitter.
Daniel Nist's two-out bunt along the third-base line brought home Chandler Barkdull, providing WNC with a 2-1 Scenic West Athletic Conference baseball victory over College of Southern Nevada on Friday in Carson City.

What a day — or was it a season — that Western Nevada College's Dakota Robinson produced at the plate on Friday.
Robinson belted three homers and knocked in 11 runs as the surging Wildcats claimed both ends of a Scenic West Athletic Conference softball doubleheader from rival College of Southern Nevada, 16-4 and 15-1, in Henderson.

I am not even going to attempt guessing what weather we have in store. The west side of the Sierras are notoriously unpredictable. You are much better off betting on the Kentucky Derby; and the Firkin and Fox is just the place to cheer on your favorite horse.

Recently, an article was posted to Carson Now by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension promoting a spring plant sale fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, located behind Carson High School.

Although the article itself seemed very non-controversial, the comments posted to it were anything but.

The Nevada Judges Association consisting of over 80 Justices of the Peace and Municipal Court Judges from the Justice and Municipal Courts throughout the State of Nevada honored Carson City Justice of the Peace/Municipal Court Judge John Tatro with the Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Showers and thunderstorms may develop Friday afternoon around Carson City with the potential for heavier bands of precipitation arriving early Saturday morning, a National Weather Service forecaster said.

National Weather Service meteorologist Zach Colby said the brunt of Friday’s weather will be north of Interstate 80, possibly moving southward into the afternoon and early evening.

Nothing will rain on our parade, Carson City. In addition to the monthly wine walk, the weekend offers a carnival, train rides, the Kentucky Derby, Mother’s Day and more. Tonight, Western Nevada Musical Theater Company debuts their spring musical ‘42nd Street.’ Find improv at the Brewery Arts Center or Comedy at the Carson Nugget. Drinking with Clowns hits the stage at Sassafras and Motown is on the menu at Living the Good Life. Food with friends is in order at Silver City’s Community Dinner Night or at A to Zen’s first ‘Fancy Friday’ open mic night.

The weekend is getting started early. Cinco de Mayo brings out drink specials, parties, and fun throughout the valley. Don’t forget that Mother’s Day is on Sunday, so head to Carson Mall for something special or swing by the Elks Club after 4 p.m. to grab tickets for their Champagne Brunch. The RSVP Spring Carnival kicks off tonight with family night: all rides are a dollar.

As the days become longer with plenty of sunshine, elementary students in the Carson City School District may be more eager than ever to put their bike tires to the asphalt.

Members of the Carson City Veterans Community Council (CCVCC) met Wednesday afternoon to discuss changes within existing member organizations, as well as to welcome new members onto the council.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and City Manager Nick Marano, both veterans, attended Wednesday's meeting and highlighted changes to the city's new, improved web site scheduled to go public by the end of May.

Department of Child and Family Services is a great group of people providing services that are needed in Nevada. It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer speaks with two members of the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services team, Karla Navarro and Lori Nichols about Child Abuse prevention and foster care.

Registration is open for the Northern Nevada Wildfire Awareness Half Marathon and 5K Trail Run in Reno, hosted by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Living With Fire Program in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and Desert Sky Adventures. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

When we’ve had enough of politics and politicians, we need a good fun exhilarating movie like The Right Stuff. After a long hard week, take Saturday evening to watch this rollicking 1983 classic with great casting, script, directing, settings, performances, action, music, editing and themes. Plus hot planes and some explosions.

There are many great aspects of the film, but we want to note one we find profoundly appealing. Something the world needs these days.

May the Fourth be with you, Carson City. Today is Star Wars day, among other things. It’s also Whiskey Wednesday at the Firkin and Fox, karaoke night at Crossroads, and Line Dance Day at Carson Lane. For the Star Wars Aficionados, then you’ll want to head to the Carson Library or to Downtown Minden for light sabers and costume parties. Art lovers will find a new exhibit to celebrate at Comma Coffee. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint has the Junebugs performing tonight; this is the fun you’re looking for.

WEDNESDAY: Star Wars Day - May the Fourth Be With You

Take control of your diabetes! Partnership Carson City invites you to a free diabetes self-management class beginning May 13. Stanford University developed this research based program.

Day: Each Friday for 6 weeks, first class is on May 13

Time: 2:00 pm -4:30 pm

Where: Joshua Tree Room at the Carson Senior Center (enter on the east side of the building)901 Beverly Dr., Carson City.

Immunize Nevada held two award ceremony dinners in April, in northern and southern Nevada, to identify outstanding individuals and organizations that have gone above and beyond to protect Nevadans from vaccine-preventable diseases.

The 18th Annual Silver Syringe Awards were held in conjunction with National Infant Immunization Week, which brought more awareness to the work these winners strive to provide.

Tuesday has arrived and brings with it a splash of art, cinema, and nature. The Nevada Discovery Ride is the reason for a fundraiser and fair at Sierra Place Senior Living: learn about the ride, Nevada’s wild horses, gold-panning and more. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club brings ole blue eyes, Frank Sinatra, to the Brewery Arts Center: The Man with the Golden Arm is this month’s movie. Late artist, Craig Shephard, will be honored at the Nevada Arts Council this evening.

The Redevelopment Authority Citizens Committee considered the first applicants for Carson City’s new Facade Improvement Program. Out of nine applications, the committee approved one, denied another an ...

Sierra Nevada College Men’s Lacrosse Team won the Mens Collegiate Lacrosse Association’s WCLL Division II Tournament yesterday, defeating #2 seed UC Davis 18-3, which means they will play in the MCLA national championships for the second year in row, beginning Monday, May 9. Their first game will be at UC Irvine against North Dakota State at 11 am.

Senior Jack Witt was WCLL Tournament MVP and Defensive Player of the Year for the conference.

Why do rabbits have large ears? What animal can live without ever taking a drink of water? Get to know Nevada’s wildlife during this fun family program at Dayton State Park. Rangers will display pelts from wildlife living along the Carson River and go for a short walk to look for wildlife in the park.

FALLON, Nev. – Care Flight is expanding its hours of service of the emergency medical helicopter based at Banner Churchill Community Hospital to 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Since April 2015, the helicopter has been available at the hospital 12 hours a day, seven days a week.

While they provide shade and are considered ornamental landscaping around homes, juniper trees are also highly flammable and are discouraged around homes where there's a high risk threat of wildfires.

Sophie Sheppard, artist and daughter of the noted Nevada artist and educator Craig Sheppard will join exhibit curator Jim McCormick to discuss the elder Sheppard's impact on the arts in Nevada at a free public reception and discussion from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 3 in Carson City. The discussion of “A Brushwork Roundup: Western Paintings and Drawings by Craig Sheppard” begins at 6 p.m.

May day has come and gone, but just barely. This is my favorite time of year in Carson City: blooming flowers, warmer days, and the return of summertime activities. The Historic Carson Scavenger Hunt begins today, so head downtown and look for the unique features that make the buildings one of a kind. Mondays are perfect for getting out and starting the week off with some swing dancing with our local club, the High Sierra Swing Dancers. Firkin and Fox is a great place for food and drink, but tonight you can go and sing some songs with karaoke leaders J and M Productions.