September 13

Mile High Jazz Band Association continues the 2020 Jazz & Beyond Festival’s series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events through September. The next event, on Sunday, September 13, features Niall McGuinness & the New World Jazz Project playing soul, Latin, and world jazz from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The five-piece band, including reeds, keyboard, bass, drums, and percussion, will be live-streamed from Empire Ranch Golf by A to Zen Media.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday an additional extension for expired or soon-to-be expired driver’s licenses and ID cards and new, limited Saturday hours for new Nevada residents. The DMV is continuing to find new ways to serve the public while operating under COVID-19 safety protocols.

The Nevada Highway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies statewide will be combining resources and joining forces from Sept. 3 through Sept. 13, 2020 to apprehend impaired drivers.

Nevada DMV will offer extended hours on weekdays but close Saturdays at its Reno and Las Vegas offices, officials announced Wednesday. DMV says the changes will offer more appointments while maintaining COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The plans do not affect Carson City and rural Nevada offices.

The Carson City Jazz and Beyond Music and Art Festival is taking a new direction in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival was founded in 2004. This is the first year in which gathering of large crowds at musical events has been restricted due to health concerns.

The combined 29th Annual America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, that was postponed to merge with the 18th Annual Tour de Tahoe, scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2020 has been postponed to their traditional dates in 2021.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday that Nevada will remain in Phase 2 of the Nevada United: Roadmap to Recovery plan, consistent with public remarks made late last week.

Heading into Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, events around the capital city include a TRIAD presentation for Carson City residents on the new Smart911 system, a discussion of the sheriff's office Mobile Outreach Safety Team at a meeting of the Carson City Republican Women organization, a morning walk, evening hike and a bike ride with Muscle Powered, a Fat Tuesday Business Networking event at J's Bistro in Dayton, family craft night at the library and more.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region packed with excitement over the next three days. Events include the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, suicide awareness walks in Carson City, a Celtic faire at Dangberg Home Ranch, the ninth annual Edible Pedal bike ride at Bowers Mansion, train rides in Virginia City and much more!

Carson City Republican Women invites its members and the community to hear speakers Rebekah Bock and Don Gibson from the Mobile Outreach Safety Team.

This program is in conjunction with the Carson City Sheriff's Office and is designed to be more preventative in helping the mentally ill before going to jail rather than reactive once they are in jail.

Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Kingsview Trail. Meet in the parking area on Kings Canyon Road just west of Kingsview Way. Walk the dirt trail behind the homes.

The 2019 Silver State Art Festival is the third annual gathering in Carson City of award-winning gourd artists, painters, photographers, wood, glass and metal artists and from all over the Southwest. The festival runs Sept. 13-15 at Fuji Exhibit Hall, Park & Pavilion in Carson City.

Mormon Station State Historic Park is offering a number of exciting interpretive programs this September. Join park staff in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District for history talks, guided walks, and other fun activities!

Are you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.

Total cost is $75, includes Bilateral Carotid Ultrasound, Aortic Ultrasound, EKG and Ankle-Brachial Index for PAD.

Appointments are required and spots are filling up quickly. If you have any questions about the screenings or registration, please contact (775) 445-7337.

Teagan Hansen won the Small School Race in a time of 14:04. Andreas Gilson was 20th in 15:42 and William Webster was 38th in 16:42. In the Girls Small School Race Kailey Fitzpatrick was 14th in 21:23, Sierra Carranza was 19th in 23:34, Ava Zimmerman was 20th in 23:35, and Christi Kennedy was 21st in 24:10.

The Falcons next meet is September 13 in Tahoe City.

Apprehensive students throughout the Carson City School District began the 2019-2020 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets and back-to-school nights.

Gardnerville, Nevada– Morning in Nevada PAC announced today that The Honorable Mick Mulvaney will be a featured speaker at the 5th Annual Basque Fry on Sept. 14, 2019.

Nevada Humanities will welcome author Willy Vlautin at a series of events throughout northern Nevada during the month of September. Mr. Vlautin is the author of Don’t Skip Out On Me, a 2019 pick for Nevada Reads—a statewide, public book club offered by Nevada Humanities. Nevada Reads invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and to come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the book club selections.

With the first day of school fast approaching, August 19, Carson City School District wants all students and parents to be aware of some important back-to-school information, event dates and the electronics policy at Carson High School effective this year.

The Morning in Nevada PAC announced Monday that its speaker lineup for the 5th Annual Basque Fry in Gardnerville on Sept. 14, 2019 will include Mercedes Schlapp and Matt Schlapp.

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. Hikes, art showings and more are in the lineup today as we inch closer to the weekend.

C.W. Bayer will discuss and play the songs that defined the far West and the 49ers. Thursday, September 13, at the Carson Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 1477 US Highway 395 N, Gardnerville. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., lecture and musical presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. $3.00 at the Door / DCHS Members Free. Info at 775-782-2555

Are you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.

Total cost is $75, includes Bilateral Carotid Ultrasound, Aortic Ultrasound, EKG and Ankle-Brachial Index for PAD.

Appointments are required and spots are filling up quickly. If you have any questions about the screenings or registration please contact (775) 445-7337.

Are you at risk for stroke or heart disease? Find out with a low-cost screening. Peripheral Arterial Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through low-cost HeartSmart screenings today.

Quitting tobacco is not easy. Tobacco is a physical, psychological, and social addiction, so to successfully quit, you'll need to address all three levels. Join us in this program, where you'll receive education, addiction support, and motivation to quit using tobacco for good.

This seven-week course starts Thursday, September 6 from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM and held every Thursday, with the exception of Oct. 1, Nov. 21, and Nov. 26 which will be held on different days (look at the class schedule below). Classes will be held at Carson Tahoe Cardiology (1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 140).

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and plaque build-up in the carotid arteries are all treatable when caught early. Take charge of your health through a low-cost stroke and vascular screening for just $75. Carson Tahoe Health offers low-cost HeartSmart screenings which include: Carotid Artery and Stroke Ultrasound, Screening for Atrial Fibrillation, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm screening, and screening for Peripheral Vascular Disease. We do not bill Medicare or other insurance for HeartSmart screenings.

Screenings Dates
September 4 – Minden

The Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute (HWI), offers a six-week program starting on August 6, for women of all ages. Whether you're looking to improve your sexual function, increase bladder and bowel control, or prevent the need for future surgeries, we're here to help.

On September 13, Carson High School will open its doors a little wider and longer for a back to school night like no other. Open House, Open Hearts is a community event focused on building bridges to local services for teens and their families, increasing parent and guardian engagement at CHS, and celebrating the community, creativity and diverse talents of Carson City.