Happy Thursday, Carson City! Guinea Pig Appreciation Day was this past weekend on July 16. So today, we’d like you to meet Harpo, the Nevada Humane Society’s Pet of the Week in Carson City.

Here at Kids & Horses in Douglas County's Carson Valley, our volunteers are a valuable member of the Kids & Horses family. They give so much of their time, energy, and love to our horses and clients, and we could not be more grateful. Each of them have their unique stories of how they came to the ranch and what experiences have made an imprint on their hearts.

With summer in full swing, the farmers market in Dayton is the place to be for local flavor on Thursday afternoons, 3 to 6 p.m.

The market offers a seasonal bounty of fresh fruits and vegetables, local honey and jelly, and special items like chard from Dayton’s Solidarity Garden and garlic, rosemary, radishes and apricots from student school gardens.

During their July 20 special Third Thursday event, the Dayton High School Boosters will be selling pulled pork sandwiches, Dust Devil fries and other snacks and beverages. A free class on quick meal planning begins at 4 p.m.

Carson City has more than 800 acres of parks. That's why Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is seeking volunteers to assist with the day-to-day operations in our parks.

Chautauquas of One-eyed Charley Parkhurst, James Reed, and Alice Walker Hays, along with a jazz concert by First Take featuring Rick Metz, and a presentation by author Paul Franklin, finish out July events during the 2023 Summer Festival at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park.

Special Olympics Nevada and The Law Enforcement Torch Run are teaming up to host a special “Tip-A-Cop” fundraiser event at Chili’s Bar & Grill. Law enforcement officers, along with Special Olympics Nevada athletes, will volunteer their time as “celebrity waiters,” interacting and serving guests for tips.

The Carson City Uniformed Reserve Program is pleased to announce the appointment of Commander Robert Rikalo as the program's new leader. Commander Rikalo brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, and his leadership will undoubtedly contribute to the continued success of the program.

UPDATE: The fire has been knocked down. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Tuesday morning to a hedge fire near a residence on Miller Way off North Division Street.

The annual East Fork Sheridan Volunteer Fire Station’s barbecue and concert is returning to Centerville Lane in Gardnerville on Saturday, August 12.

The Sheridan Station is a volunteer fire station, manned by a portion of more than 30 volunteer firefighters who are scattered throughout the East Fork district. The Sheridan station has been in operation by volunteers since the 1940s.

The Nevada Wolf Pack and USC Trojans will meet for the sixth time in history on Sept. 2, 2023. The last time Nevada played USC was 94 years ago on Nov. 9, 1929 at the Los Angeles Coliseum.

With the help of Boy Scout Troop 33, Carson River Canyon Open Space received some much needed improvements for visitors this weekend! Due to the secluded nature of this Open Space, Chris Collins focused his Eagle Scout project on signage within Carson River Canyon to speed up emergency response.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is announcing that the property tax bills for Carson City, Nevada are now ready for the new tax year of 2023-2024, which runs from Saturday, July 1, 2023 through Sunday, June 30, 2024.

This month marks a 10-year anniversary for Adam Hunsaker serving as the head athletic trainer at Carson High School. From providing medical coverage when Carson High has hosted the NIAA state track Championships, to watching the Senators’ football team win three straight league championships, Hunsaker has been a fixture at the school, attending countless games, practices and training sessions to watch over the athletes’ safety and well-being.

A 58-year-old man was arrested Sunday for suspicion of felony commercial burglary and an alternative sentencing violation, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.