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The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will continue a project to eradicate, control, and contain known infestations of invasive plants in the Lake Tahoe Basin using chemical treatment. Work will occur at approximately 70 infestation sites beginning May 15 and continuing through September 2015.

The first Tuesday of every month belongs to the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. Every month they meet for a classic movie, trivia and discussion. Join them at Red’s Old 395 for The Big Trees with Kirk Douglas. Few performers are more classic than the Three Stooges: on this day in 1934 the released their first short film, Women Haters.

TUESDAY:

• ’The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds’ by artist Nolan Preese at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

In this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer talks with Kathy Bartosz, executive director of Partnership Carson City. Topics include the history and focus of the organization as well as upcoming events.

The Evening Conditioning hike for May 26 covers Conestoga on the north end of town. At 5:30 p.m. meet at the corner of Imus Road and Conestoga Drive.

Muscle Powered, Citizens for a walkable/bikeable Carson City, sponsors a different hike every week. Hikes are moderately paced, usually with some elevation gain, of 1 ½ to 2 hour duration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. Please check out our website www.musclepowered.org

Muscle Powered - Citizens for a walkable/bikeable Carson City sponsors a different hike every week. Hikes are moderately paced, usually with some elevation gain, of 1 ½ to 2 hour duration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. Please check out our website www.musclepowered.org

Leader Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com

First event is Centennial Park North. Meet at the back of Centennial Park across from the ballfields on Heritage Way.

Muscle Powered - Citizens for a walkable/bikeable Carson City sponsors a different hike every week. Hikes are moderately paced, usually with some elevation gain, of 1 ½ to 2 hour duration. Participants are responsible for their own transportation and leader may request physician’s release if needed. Please check out our website www.musclepowered.org.

Leader Donna Inversin 775.315.6763 donnanv1@gmail.com

Carson City Library will host an OverDrive Workshop on Wednesday, May 13, 6 p.m. in the Library Digitorium. The growing popularity of e-Readers has expanded with the availability of titles, and OverDrive offers a convenient way to borrow and download e-books and audio-books from the library’s growing collection.

I first heard about the Rodale Institute a few decades ago when I used to read their “Organic Gardening” magazine. They have been around for 60 years researching and teaching organic gardening. Through the years, I have turned to the Institute and their well-written books when I wanted reputable information on organic growing.

Students at the University of Nevada, Reno have researched and created an exhibit called The Tahoe Recreation Experience: Fun at the Lake. This exhibit highlights the history of recreational activities at Lake Tahoe such as boat racing, skiing, hiking and camping as well as the historic environmental impacts on the lake.

In celebration of Historic Preservation Month, the Carson City Historic Resources Commission is holding its sixth annual Historic Preservation Scavenger Hunt beginning today, Friday, May 1 through May 27, 2015.

The Prescription Round Up in Carson City held last Saturday brought in 166 pound of medicine, and nearly 30 pounds of syringes, according to Partnership Carson City. The event was held at all three SaveMarts and Smith's.

They’re something we all have but rarely think about, prescription drugs. Partnership Carson City hosted the roundup eliminating the prescription pills and liquids and collected the 30 pounds of syringes to be destroyed.

Virginia City, Genoa and Incline Village on the shores of Lake Tahoe have been selected among Nevada's 10 most unique towns in the online publication the culturetrip.com.

Noting Nevada is the seventh largest state by area, the website describes the Silver State comes with a "great deal of open space, varying landscapes, and many small towns dotting the terrain." The CultureTrip.com website has previously featured Carson City and Virginia City area landmarks, museums and restaurants as unique or must-see stops for travelers.

Help FISH continue to help our community at the Have a Heart Celebration with Celebrity Waiters Saturday, May 16 hosted by Glen Eagle’s Restaurant and Lounge. Choose from the 5 p.m. or 7 p.m. seating and enjoy an evening that includes dinner, entertainment, and a raffle. Mingle with local celebrities as they compete for your tips. All proceeds will benefit the hungry and homeless through FISH's emergency services programs.

Carson Victory Rollers battle the Auburn Outlaws Roller Derby team this Saturday, May 2. Doors open at 4 p.m. and you can watch the Carson Junior Victory Rollers scrimmage at 4:30 p.m. April Slams Bring May Jams bout begins at 6:30 p.m. Come out to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park and watch the action.

Tickets: $7 Presale; $10 at the door; kids 10 and under are free.

Artist and painter Paula M. Saponaro presents the final SENarts “Work of Artists” program for 2015 with “RenoScapes,” from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City. Saponaro will share insights of her inspiration for her latest series “NV150 RenoScapes,” a portfolio that honors some of the Biggest Little City’s most iconic images.

Carson City’s first Sportsman’s Warehouse Outdoor Film Festival Tour will feature outdoor-themed hunting films shown in the parking lot at Carson Mall, Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 7 p.m. on a giant 20-foot screen and full-fledged sound system. Admission is free for this one-night-only event.

Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, bean-bags, family, and friends. Enjoy food, giveaways, raffle prizes, test drive and enter to win a 2015 RAM truck, and more.

The Lyon County Republican Central Committee (LCRCC) will hold its next meeting Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Senior Center, 2945 Ft. Churchill, Silver Springs. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00a.m. The LCRCC will be electing a chairman for the 2015-2016 term. The public is invited to attend and learn more about grassroots politics and meet with Republican officials.

For more information about the LCRCC, call Peggy at 775-575-4058 or check their website www.lyoncountynvrepublicans.org.

A late season storm will bring snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra overnight into Saturday, with up to a foot above 7,000 feet, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Winter Weather Advisory through 2 p.m. Saturday.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975, will present Autoharp Master, Singer and Storyteller Bryan Bowers on Saturday night, May 2 in the Maize Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.

From his rather unglamorous beginning as a street singer, Bryan Bowers has become a major artist on the traditional music circuit. He has redefined the autoharp and is also well known as a singer-songwriter. Bryan has a dynamic outgoing personality and an uncanny ability to enchant a crowd in practically any situation.

Friday at last! Are you ready for live music, dancing, and comedy? Check out the list below to get the low down on all that Carson City has to offer today.

FRIDAY:

• Last Day: ‘The Observation and Conclusion’ by artist Joseph Watson at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building
• ’The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds’ by artist Nolan Preese at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
• Everything Half-off at Browser's Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)

Two talented Nevada poets earned special recognition from the Nevada Arts Council through fellowships granted in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Arts in 2015. Laura Wetherington and Jared Stanley will speak of their work and read poetry during a free program and reception at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 7 at Western Nevada College, Main Gallery, 2201 West College Parkway, Carson City.

Bring your used and expired prescription drugs to one of the drop off locations for proper disposal to protect our community and water supply.

Amazingly, only 15 bills were left to die as the Legislature hit the Tuesday night deadline for passage of measures out of the house where they originated.According to the legislative Website, that includes 11 Assembl...

The 23rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be taking place Saturday, May 9th. This is the largest one day food drive in the nation and helps to restock food banks for the summer months.

Please leave your donation of non-perishable food items at your mail box and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to local community outreach centers.

The exhibition “White Pine County Artistry,” with landscape paintings of Dawn Dot Star debuts at the Nevada Arts Council’s LXS Gallery at the Nevada State Legislative Building in Carson City on April 27. The artist specializes in watercolor and pencil depictions of rural Nevada.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell announced Monday the launch of a citywide social media campaign called "CarsonProud" designed to act as a community catalyst and rally as it undergoes a transformation of public works projects slated for the downtown corridor and other areas of the capital city.

The Rotary Club of Carson City and High Sierra Brewing Company bring you the Fourth Annual Carson City Beer and Pizza Championships at the Carson Mall, Saturday, April 25. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. and will run until 9:30 p.m. Join local Rotarians, business owners, and other Carson City movers and shakers. Tickets are $45 and $20 for those under 21; go here to purchase them online, or you can call 775-315-0141.

The First Annual Sportsman’s Warehouse Outdoor Film Festival Tour will feature outdoor-themed hunting films shown in their parking lot, Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 7 p.m. on a giant 20 foot screen featuring a wonderful sound system. Admission is free for this one-night-only event.

Bring your lawn chairs, coolers, bean-bags, family, and friends. Enjoy food, giveaways, raffle prizes, test drive and enter to win a 2015 RAM truck, and more.

The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as TravelNevada, recognized outstanding members of the state’s rural tourism industry Thursday, April 16 at the VolunTourism Awards dinner at the Carson Valley Inn. The annual event was part of the state’s 25th Rural Roundup tourism conference.

This is a final reminder that if you're one of many tens of thousands of big game hunters interested in drawing a 2015 hunting tag, the final deadline for receiving your application will be 5 p.m. Monday, April 20, if submitted by mail or by 11 p.m. Monday, April 20, if submitted via the internet.