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“Third Thursday” has been the number one networking event for the Nevada real estate scene and November’s edition of the event looks to be the biggest event in company history.

by NICHOLAS STACK The fourth annual South Lake Tahoe Food and Wine Festival kicked off this weekend, but there was something different in the air about this festival, and it wasn’t the food – it was Celebrity Chef Robert Irvine.... Read More ›

The Oncology on Canvas Wine Reception will be a special evening of art, wine, appetizers, entertainment, silent auction, 50/50 mystery raffle and socializing. Meet Dr. Perez and take a tour of the facility. Local created art pieces along with pieces from the Lilly Oncology on Canvas National Tour will be on display.

The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m. at the Sierra Nevada Cancer Center, 1460 S. Curry Street in Carson City.

Plenty of sunshine and warm weather for Saturday's Downtown Carson City Wine Walk. That will change, however, as a cold front moves into the region, dropping temperatures for Sunday and Monday, the National Weather Service reports.

Temperatures will be in the high 60s around Carson City with breezy conditions Saturday before the strong cold front is expected to bring gusty winds and showers by late afternoon and evening with much colder temperatures for Sunday and Monday.

A 45-year-old Minden man was arrested Wednesday at the intersection of South Carson and Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City after fire department personnel found him passed out in the southbound lane of traffic. He faces misdemeanor charges of DUI and open container.

According to the arrest report, Carson City sheriff deputies were called at 11:49 a.m. to the location by fire department personnel who observed a man passed out in a vehicle in the No. 1 southbound lane of traffic.

The season's first significant snowfall covered the Sierra Monday with nearly a foot of powder at Lake Tahoe area resorts and 3-5 inches at lake level.

Anticipation for additional snowfall along with summer investments pays winter dividends at Tahoe South this season. Millions of capital expenditures at the three area ski resorts this year will complement revitalization efforts throughout town to create new options on where to stay, play and dine during the 2013-14 season.

Chefs Charlie Abowd and Mark Estee join forces for a second time, creating a menu for the fourth annual Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner that will outshine every past event. This year’s event takes place Monday, Nov. 11 in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

A 36-year-old Carson City woman faces misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and child endangerment after allegedly leaving her children, an 8-month-old and 5-year-old, home alone while she went out drinking.

The woman was arrested at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of 5th and Fairview.

Six local ladies just returned from an enjoyable, day-long visit to Apple Hill. They were: Mary Bottoms, Patricia Isaman, Mary Morris and Elaine Quilici of Carson City plus Emily Bradburn and Lorraine Scholes of Dayton.

The ladies were six of the passengers on a special, once-a-year, chartered bus that traveled to Apple Hill from the Carson Senior Center.

If you are a newcomer to our area or if you have never been there, fall is a great time of the year to visit Apple Hill. And, if you are a newcomer, you are probably wondering, “What and where in the heck is Apple Hill?”

RENO — Local author Thomas Paul just released his book , “Living in Limbo” featuring a family's roller coaster journey through the housing crisis. Unfortunately, many Nevada residents will be able to relate to this modern-day David versus Goliath tale.

The story follows the main character, Barry Joseph, and his family through the challenges of trying to stay in their home despite the myriad of efforts to cooperate with the bank's endless requests and demands. Eventually, Barry finds himself compelled to take matters into his own hands.

The best costume party in Carson City will be at Bella Fiore Wines Friday, Oct. 25! Festivities start at 6:30pm. We will have live music, a DJ, spooky cocktails on special, awesome costumes, dancing and endless fun! The winner of the costume contest will get a free bottle of wine and a secret prize. There's NO COVER charge and no reason to miss the fun!

The Carson City Harvest Hub, along with food production programs in Douglas and Lyon counties, have been awarded funding through the Nevada Department of Agriculture, officials announced Monday.

Grant awards amounting to $250,730 will go to 13 programs throughout Northern Nevada for crop research, education marketing and production.

Photos of Saturday's Downtown Carson City Wine walk courtesy of Dana Lee Fruend, president of Carson City Downtown 20/20.

Empowered Lives Through the Cancer Journey Fundraiser Event - Spirit Train V & T Railroad "F" St. Train Depot Virginia City Evening of Fun ! Night includes a train ride, music, beer, wine, appetizers, silent auction, raffle, costume contest, MUST BE 21 or older to attend $55.00 per individual or $100.00 for 2 For tickets or more information contact Crystal Lopez @ (775) 883-3336 or email crystal@sierracancer,com

ALL PROCEEDS goes directly to helping local cancer patients & their caregivers

Featured stop on the Wine Walk: A unique art show displaying the non-skin works of art from Carson City’s finest tattoo artists at Mo and Sluggo’s Bar in Carson City, NV. Artistically INKlined 3: The Skull, will showcase the oil paintings, water color, air brush, and mixed media from 6 local shops and over 11 artists with special guest sculptor. Art INK 3 is from 1pm – 9 pm, during the October Downtown Wine Walk. The show is FREE to attend but is a fundraising event for the Brewery Arts Center’s Youth Art Programs.

Elaine and I just returned from a three-day, two-night, fun-filled visit to the Sierra Nevada mountains, just west of Bishop, Calif. The purpose of our return visit to the mountains was to do like we had done in 2012 at this same time of the year:

The Carson Tahoe Health Foundation announces HopeFest 2013, an outdoor concert offering free admission with all sales on food, drinks and raffle tickets directly benefitting local cancer patients.

The outdoor event featuring the band Notch 8 takes place on Friday, October 4 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. outside of the Firkin & Fox restaurant on Third Street in Carson City. The event was rescheduled due to hazardous air conditions caused by the California Rim Fire.

Looking for an enjoyable evening of music, wine and art? The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada presents its annual "Jazz and All That Wine" event on Saturday, October 5, 7-10 p.m., at the fellowship, 780 Del Monte Lane in Reno, just west of Whole Foods.

Enjoy wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres throughout the evening.

Music is by local jazz favorites 'No comprende,' featuring vocalist CeCe Gabel, Bill Hecht on piano, and Mac Esposito on bass.

In addition, gently used unique art and jewelry will be available for enviable prices.

Take part in a special evening of historic trains, spirits (beer, wine), music, and special treats for adults 21 years of age and older to help local cancer patients and their caregivers.

The non-profit foundation, Empowered Lives through the Cancer Journey, housed at the Sierra Nevada Cancer Center, is hosting this adults-only fundraising event – an evening of Halloween fun and gaiety. The event is scheduled for October 19, 2013 at 5 p.m., at the V&T Railroad, F Street Station in Virginia City.

Stanford Mortgage and Coldwell Banker Select Real Estate will be joining forces to host The Most Elite Real Estate Networking Event in Northern Nevada. “Third Thursday” will once again be the prime networking event for all real estate professionals, which will take place at the L’uva Bella Wine Gallery.

Please join us at 13925 S. Virginia Street in Reno on Thursday, September 19th, starting at 4:00pm until 7:00pm. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be provided. This is a tremendous opportunity to gain further knowledge in the Real Estate world.

About The Select Group

Julian, 5, is diagnosed with cerebral palsy and Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy that is difficult to treat. He has many different types of seizures multiple times a day. The journey to control his seizures has been difficult and on-going. The fundraiser will help raise money for alternative medicine that is not covered by health insurance. The fundraiser is free, and includes music, food, beer, wine, balloon twisting, and face painting. There will also be a silent auction from 6 -8 p.m. with great prizes. Everyone in the community is invited and encouraged to attend.

The annual Basque Festival at Fuji Park is evolving this year to become a multi-cultural celebration this Sunday, Sept. 15, that includes Basque, Italian, Mexican and Nevada barbecue cuisine.

Dubbed the “Fall Festival,” this family-friendly event offers a “Kid Zone” with 5 bounce houses, arts and crafts tables, a Home Depot build project, various games, kid karaoke, caricatures, face painting and a balloon artist. Adults can enjoy live music and dancing as well as Bingo in the Pavilion with various prize levels available.

Virginia City’s St. Mary's Art and Retreat Center, the Gold Hill Hotel, and the Comstock Foundation for History and Culture will be co-hosting an event called “Turn up the Heat – Saving the Boiler at the Arts Center.” The event, held at the Gold Hill Hotel, will include a wine tasting and art auction. All proceeds will assist with the restoration of the 1875 historic building that houses the Center.

Come on down to Bella Fiore Wines this Thursday between 5pm - 8pm for a guided wine tasting event hosted by Twisted Oak Winery. The cost is only $25 and the price covers five top quality Twisted Oak wines (a viognier, syrah, red rhone blend, and tempranillo, plus one suprise red wine!), hearty appetizers, and live music by Russell Ketenjian. Please call 775-888-9463 to make your reservation. We are located on the corner of 3rd and Curry St in Carson City. We look forward to seeing you there!

Downtown Wine Walk:   On your “Must Not Miss” list, is the enormously popular Downtown Wine Walk – Saturday, Sept 7,  this month's 30 stops include two new locations - from 1- 5pm

The Goddess' Shoppe grand opening week continues Saturday, 10am to 5pm, with a Psychic Faire during the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk - beginning at 1pm.

The Shoppe, a wellness resource and healing arts center, is a supporter of the Esperanza Foundation - partial proceeds from this event go to this non-profit organization committed to the healing of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder through specialized programs for Domestic Violence and Veterans.

Come by and meet:

Last week, I wrote about our visit to the remote Ookpik Wilderness Lodge on Babine Lake in British Columbia.
This week, I would like to offer a suggestion for taking a 2014 vacation trip beginning in Smithers, British Columbia, traveling to Watson Lake in the Yukon and returning to Smithers.

It will basically replicate the trip we took, after our return to Smithers from staying at the Ookpik Wilderness Lodge. If you are interested and if you have the vacation time, you might want to consider a 2014 Canadian vacation trip.

This Mystery Dinner Show, “Murder on the Lust Boat” is sponsored by the Carson Tahoe Health Auxiliary and presented by the Proscenium Players, Inc.

The Murder Mystery Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 5th in The Nevada Room at the Governor’s Mansion. The Dinner starts at 4:00PM and cost is $45.00 per person, which includes: Dinner, Dessert, Coffee, Tea and an Evening of Mystery and fun! ‘No Host’ wine and beer will be available.

A 26-year-old Carson City man faces misdemeanor drug and contempt of court order charges after he was arrested Monday, 5:40 p.m. near the intersection of Chaparral and Clydesdale.