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Carson City Supervisors approved Thursday a HUD grant which for the past year has helped to take a dozen individuals off the streets.

According to Carson City Health and Human Services’s Mary Jane Ostrander, who oversees the program, the program allows Carson City to place two homeless individuals into two-bedroom apartments so that they can get on their feet, find employment, and eventually take over the leases themselves.

Just as homes became a popular rental possibility through websites like Airbnb and VRBO, boats have followed, but in Lake Tahoe, most are not being done legally.

Muscle Powered in partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School are hosting a bike rodeo on Saturday Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to noon. In years past, Muscle Powered has hosted bike rodeos and we are excited to re-strengthen our partnership with Western Nevada Safe Routes to School to bring back events that teaches kids about bike safety.

Friends In Service Helping continues fundraising for the final $4.4 million of its $17 million budget to complete the construction of the FISH Student Housing and Commercial building at 1455 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

Carson High School is proud to announce six seniors are among 72 thousand students nationwide to earn academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. The recognitions are designed to help underrepresented students celebrate their hard work and create additional pathways to college.

A community flea market and craft fair will be held in the parking lot at MidTown Marketplace, 104 Corbett St, in Carson City. Come find new treasures and hand-made items at our last Flea Market & Craft Faire of the season on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9am-2pm.

More than 40 employers are expected to participate at a job fair happening this Friday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center inside the large gym. The fair will open at 11 a.m. for veterans and disabled individuals.

Work first began in the summer of 2022 on the Tahoe Forest Products Saw Mill, which is still busy constructing their mill on Washoe Tribal Land behind the Topsy Lane shopping center — with work continuing throughout the night.

A year later, residents living nearby have started a petition asking for all nighttime work to cease which, according to Kevin Leary and Jim Turner of TFP, would only prolong the work.

Twenty members in four flights competed for the 2023 Genoa Lakes Ladies’ Golf Club (GLLGC) championship crown during two rounds played at the Ranch and Lakes courses in August.

River reflections in morning light on the Carson River.

A 40-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Some days, Allen Woolridge plans for the future of Lake Tahoe’s popular state parks. Other days, he empties trash cans and cleans the bathrooms.

Pioneer Academy in Carson City welcomes new and veteran "All-Star" educators to the Panther team. We were truly blessed to add such a talented group of professionals to our team this year. We are looking forward to working together to prepare our students for higher education and career options they seek after graduation.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division is investigating a case involving two subjects passing fake currency at a Carson City business.

What could go better with a glass of wine than a great game of Bingo? That’s right, Mayer Family Wines in Carson City is going to host a fun game night.

The downtown business will provide 3 BINGO game cards, a dauber and one glass of wine (select red or whites) for $25 per person.

They will play a traditional BINGO card, 4-corners and Large Frame (outside square) for a chance to win some wonderful bottles of wine.

Modern square dance lessons are starting on Mondays Sept. 11, 18, and 25 at the E.W. Fritsch Elementary School (see flyer) in Carson City.

Come join us for some great exercise and make new friends. No partner required. Singles, couples, and kids 10+ are welcome. Open enrollment is for three weeks (9/11,18,25) Please contact me for further information, peppertim71@gmail.com.

Effective in August, Carson City has been certified as a “Better Cities for Pets” community. Through the efforts of Supervisor Lisa Schuette and Mayor Lori Bagwell, Carson City has been officially recognized by Better Cities for Pets, a Mars Petcare Program, for its commitment to pets and pet owners.

The Greenhouse Project's Grateful Harvest Dinner is right around the corner and event though tickets are sold out, the online auction is underway and open to the public with an array of fabulous offerings, from experience and getaway packages to art and fine wines.

Carson Tahoe Health and a team of departments and physicians in Pulmonary Medicine, Oncology, and Radiology have all partnered to offer lung cancer screening using low-dose CT in individuals who qualify.

Most insurances cover the screening, however if your insurance does not cover it, a special cash price of $199 is being offered through the month of September.

Looking for a fun concert for this weekend? Nashville Social Club has just the event for you as they welcome Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys to the Swan Music Hall on Friday, Sept. 8 at 7:30p.m. Tickets are still available for these Rockabilly Hall of Famers who will get your toes tapping with their high-energy performances. If you are a fan of early Elvis, Buddy Holly, or Bob Wills, this show is for you. Dancing shoes are encouraged.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Transportation is inviting the public to take part in an on-line survey to provide feedback about proposed future improvements to U.S. 50 on Tahoe’s east shore, including potential temporary test restriping of a section of highway lanes.

The Silver State Art Festival, known for its unique gourd art displays, is returning to Carson City this weekend, Sept. 8-10 at the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall.

Participants will be met with gourd art, ceramics, basketry, painting, photography, and much more from more than 40 award-winning artists.

The 10th annual Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day will be held at the beautiful Silver Oak Golf Course, Sunday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. It is a 4-person scramble and there are numerous divisions.

A 37-year-old man was arrested Friday for suspicion of second offense violation of an extended protection order, a gross misdemeanor, as well as alleged misdemeanor destruction of property and violation of bail conditions, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Show Girls Events, a new business partnership between promoters Elaine Barkdull-Spencer and Laura DeVoe, is thrilled to unveil their latest venture: the 2023 Sierra Women's Expo. Set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., the expo will be held at the Douglas County Community Center in Gardnerville.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division has identified a Wyoming woman who died August 19 in a fatal crash on US-50 in Churchill County.

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to sponsor the 22nd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Completed essays are due to the Carson City School District at 1402 West King Street no later than 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

The Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singer Jakki Ford and eight award-winning poets and readers for "Long Story Short,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry, on Tuesday, Sept. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m., at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget.

The community is invited to celebrate Mile High Jazz Band's 20th anniversary of jazz and poetry events in Carson City. The music is free, donations are welcome. Gina's is a smoke-free, climate-controlled venue, and has a well-stocked bar.

Nevada Retired School Employees Association, Carson Unit quarterly lunch meeting will be on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023, 11 a.m. at MiCasa II Restaurant.

During a recent interview I was asked about my impending retirement from 35 years of pretending to be Mark Twain and was probed about embarrassing moments. That was propitious, as I had just experienced two embarrassing moments in the same day, which was above my average. I was to speak to a room full of California sign language folks at Harvey’s, at least I thought that’s who I was going to be seeing.

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