summer

With a heat wave developing throughout the region, the Carson City Fire Department has now implemented fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City, according to the city's website.

Tinder-dry vegetation, lingering drought conditions, increasing daytime temperatures and several human-caused fires have prompted the Bureau of Land Management Carson City District Office, the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Nevada Division of Forestry’s to announce the implementation of fire restrictions today, Friday, June 28.

Is your child a budding young scientist who enjoys experiments? The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is offering a Science Camp this summer with the inquisitive in mind.

Geared for children ages 4 and up, this is an ideal camp for those kids seeking answers as to the how, what and why things work in their surrounding environment.

See the flier below for details. Sign-ups have begun and space is limited. You can also go to the Children's Museum website here.

Local residents gathered at the Bureau of Land Management field office in Carson City Wednesday, amid concerns over pending action that may include removal of wild horses.

The area known as Fish Springs, three miles southeast of Gardnerville, is home to scattered bands of wild horses that have become part of the landscape to property owners over the past 20 years. The situation came to a head recently, when residents provided supplemental watering tanks for the horses.

Hey Carson City, beat the heat today, grab your favorite swimsuit and get ready to strut your stuff to win more than a $1,000 in cash and prizes.

The next Red, White and Blue Barbecue at the Carson Nugget in Carson City will feature a Men and Women’s Swimsuit Contest, today, Saturday, during a day-long barbecue that runs from 1 to 7 p.m. The contest will be held from 2-5:30 p.m. with the finals being held inside the casino at the Show Bar beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Be sure to pack your sunscreen and plenty of cool beverages. Temperatures will heat up in the valleys near the century mark and 90 degrees or better in the Sierra.

Boy Scout Troop 341 of Carson City will hold a Food Drive for Friends in Service Helping, otherwise known as FISH, on Saturday, June 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wal-Mart locations on Retail Drive and Topsy Lane.

Canned foods and non-perishable items are welcome. Items collected will help feed children and families during the summer.

Mills Park in Carson City is alive today with carnival activities and more for a good cause — to help change lives for hungry children in our community — one meal at a time.

Food for Thought is a Carson City nonprofit whose mission is to provide nutritious meals to chronically hungry school children in our community.

Low water levels caused by persistent drought conditions and irrigation demands at Wildhorse Reservoir north of Elko have prompted the Nevada Department of Wildlife to remove the limit on trout, allowing anglers unlimited take.

This emergency regulation is now in effect and will run through Oct. 15, 2013.

NDOW is concerned that with anticipated low reservoir water levels during the hot summer months the oxygen levels in the water could become low enough to cause a large number of the trout to die.

On track with summer vacation, the historic V&T Railroad now offers adventure-seeking children 12 and under the chance to climb aboard and ride a diesel train for free every Friday through summer.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 19-24.

Carson City seniors are invited to celebrate the beginning of summer at a tropical themed Senior Mingle on Thursday, June 20 at The Lodge Assisted Living Community.

Area seniors can “GoGoNuts” while enjoying the party atmosphere in the Lodge’s Ballroom and Dining Hall from 2 to 4pm. Party goers will enjoy music by the Music Man Larry Elliot, tropical food, and fun games. Plus everyone is entered into a raffle for great prizes.

Hey Carson City, grab your favorite swimsuit and get ready to strut your stuff to win more than a $1,000 in cash and prices.

The next Red, White and Blue Barbecue at the Carson Nugget in Carson City will feature a Men and Women’s Swimsuit Contest during the June 29th day-long barbecue from 1 to 7 p.m. The contest will be held from 2-5:30 p.m. with the finals being held inside the casino at the Show Bar beginning at 5:30 p.m.

All signups will receive a free barbecue plate. Because the barbecue is a family event, there are ground rules regarding the competition:

New vendors are currently being sought to participate in the “Red, White and Blue Barbecue” at the Carson Nugget in Carson City.

The next barbecue will be held on the Carson Street lot, across from the casino on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00 until 7:00 PM. This will be the second in a series of four “Red, White & Blue Barbecues” this summer. The barbecues are FREE and offer fun for all ages.

New vendor spots are $25 in advance. Interested parties can contact Mary Burgoon at MBurgoon@ccnugget.com.

A fascinating and colorful exhibition of space photography is on display in Carson City at the Western Nevada College Main Art Gallery through August. 23. The collection contains several dozen large photographs of Earth’s moon, planets in our Solar System and their moons, and colorful nebulae.

A photograph of the Observatory under the night sky, taken over a 40-minute duration, offers a fascinating look at the movement of stars in the night sky.

Here's an annual reminder of a special event at this time of the year! The Davis Lake area, just north of Portola, California has some spectacular displays of colorful wildflowers blooming at the present time.

Tickets are still available for the capital city's premiere summer event, the 20th annual Taste of DownTown Carson City, which returns Saturday with a feast for foodies that stretches 13 blocks.

More than 40 restaurants and ten live bands are on tap for this favorite Northern Nevada event to benefit Advocates to End Domestic Violence.

Food For Thought seeks service groups or individuals to help with their Saddle Up For Kids Carnival on June 29.

They are in need of service groups/organizations/individuals to run carnival game booths. The booths run from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, June 29 at Mills Park and they need afternoon help from 1:30-5:30. They are also in need of help to teardown from 5-6:30.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 12-19.

The East Shore Express, a park and ride bus that runs from Incline Village to Sand Harbor, opens for a second season for Lake Tahoe visitors and locals.

Buses will operate Saturdays and Sundays beginning the weekends of June 15-16 and June 22-23 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Daily operations begin Saturday, June 29 through Sept. 2 with service from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and run every 20 minutes on weekends. Hours of operation on the Fourth of July are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of Carson City helped the Carson City Library host the Summer Reading Program Pancake Breakfast Kick-Off on Saturday.

Carson City Library's annual Summer Reading Program Pancake Breakfast Kick-Off offered sign-ups and kids ages 2 to 17 received a free goodie bag.

There will be new additions to the next “Red, White and Blue Barbecue” at the Carson Nugget. The next barbecue will be held on the Carson Street lot, across from the casino on Saturday, June 29th from 1:00 until 7:00 PM. This will be the second in a series of four “Red, White & Blue Barbecues” this summer. Admission is FREE and offer fun for all ages. Must pay for food.

New vendors are currently being sought to participate. Spots are $25 in advance. Interested parties can contact Mary Burgoon at MBurgoon@ccnugget.com.

Summer beach reading favorites and a Saturday morning Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast are on tap beginning today at the Friends of the Carson City Library's Bargain Blast Book Bonanza.

All adult hardcover books will be 50 cents each and paperbacks will be 25 cents. The sale will be at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street, today, Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Carson City outdoor pool will be open for families to cool off on Sunday afternoons through summer. The pool had been closed Sundays for several seasons because of budget cuts.

Sunday's will have special rates and special themes to attract the entire family. With the many young families in Carson City, parks and recreation has decided to reopen the pool. Hours will be from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

It’s not too late to register for summer classes at Western Nevada College in Carson City and Fallon. The summer term begins Monday, June 10, and offers students the opportunity to earn full credit on a condensed schedule, or get up to speed on college level skills.

WNC has more than 60 general education classes and program electives available. Sections are offered on campus and online. Browse classes and register at www.wnc.edu.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 5-11.

Don't forget, Saturday, June 8, is Nevada’s Free Fishing Day where you can fish anywhere you want, and not need a Nevada fishing license, Nevada Trout Stamp or a Nevada Second Rod Stamp. Go here to learn more and what to expect fishing the Silver State.

The monthly meeting of the Carson City Democratic Women's Club will be held June 8th at Grandma Hatties Restaurant. If you arrive before noon, you may order off the menu.

The Program begins at noon and will consist of election of officers, dues payments, discussion of summer activities and compiling a list of questions to submit to the July 16 Sierra Nevada Forum concerning the renovation and cost of the City's waste water, sewer an water systems. Fees will be going up so let's get informed on what is going on!
Come for friendship and a good time, For questions please call 841-3367

Art is abound, Saturday, June 1, Downtown Wine Walk, from 1- 5pm ...and held the first Saturday of every month!

Brewery Arts Center, on King St. between Division and Minnesota will have their Summer Art Sale and Open House, fun, demonstrations, music, and song - an entertaining day of great art, food and drinks at the BAC... 'The teaching artists, art students, artisans, and the Nevada Artist Association Gallery artists, will have lots of new and exciting artwork for sale", Stan and Johanna Soliday will perform.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of May 30.

by MICHAEL M. MARCOTTE

Nevada Media Alliance Managing Editor Alex Pompliano in Carson City, NV