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August 2017

Local Artists Stevenson and Foster Display The Power of Light

mountain scene with trees and water
Death Valley landscape with dramatic lighting on cliffs
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Local artists Deborah Stevenson and Deborah Foster collaborate to bring a vibrant new exhibit, The Power of Light, to the Nevada Artists Association Gallery (NAA) Sept. 10 – Oct. 20, 2017. Offering a fresh perspective and dazzling light, this exhibit showcases popular scenes such as Death Valley, Emerald Bay, and Pyramid Lake. The public is invited to attend a free reception with refreshments from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14 at the NAA Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. The gallery is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and during wine walk.

FEMA to open Recovery Service Center in Carson City for Hurricane Harvey disaster relief

FEMA announced Thursday that it will establish a telephone and online Recovery Service Center in Carson City to offer additional support to the survivors of Hurricane Harvey and other ongoing disaster operations.

Carson City man jailed for grand larceny, admits stealing refrigeration compressor

A 38-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday for felony suspicion of grand larceny after he admitted to stealing a commercial refrigeration compressor from a market Tuesday and returned the following day to allegedly steal more items, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

7th Annual Comstock Community Rummage Sale

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Repeats every day until Sun Sep 03 2017 .
September 2, 2017 (All day)
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September 3, 2017 (All day)

Join us for the 7th annual Comstock Community Rummage Sale on Labor Day weekend in Silver City. The rummage sale is on Saturday and Sunday, September 2nd and 3rd from 9AM to 5PM at the Silver City Town Park, just 4 miles south of Virginia City off SR 342. Good Deals for a great cause. All proceeds benefit the Preservation of the Comstock Historic District.

Farmers Donate 1,346 pounds of fresh produce to Carson City Feds Feed Families Food Drive

Farmers at the Third Street Farmers Market donated 1,346 pounds of fresh produce to the Carson City Feds Feed Families Food Drive that runs through Aug. 31.

Keith Alan Barnett at the Zen Den

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September 9, 2017 - 7:00pm

Keith Alan Barnett will be performing in his first solo concert in the Zen Den at A to Zen in Carson City on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 7pm. Tickets are $5.00 at the door and you receive a credit in the store.

A real southern gentleman, Keith was born in Tulsa OK, and grew up in Tulsa, Dallas TX & Atlanta, GA. A guitar player & singer almost his whole life. His influences are varied - from Willie Nelson & the outlaws of the 70s to modern country and rock. His re-imaginings of your old favorites are sure to become your new favorites.

McFadden Plaza to host music fundraiser for Alzheimer's research

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September 23, 2017 - 4:00pm

A concert featuring several Northern Nevada musicians will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 4 to 9 p.m. on Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City to benefit the Alzheimer's Association.

Thursday, Aug. 31: Things to do in Carson City

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August 31, 2017 (All day)

In the blink of an eye, a three-day weekend will be here. No need to wait for the Best of the West Rib Cook-off, though – bar-be-que is already on the menu in Sparks’ Victorian Square. Dangberg Historic Home Ranch is hosting the last of its Twilight Concerts of the season, so grab a picnic dinner and the family for some live music in a beautiful setting. You don’t need a motorcycle to enjoy Battle Born Harley Davidson’s Bike Night – their full bar is a fun time, no matter your wheel count.

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Sears Hometown store in Carson City named 2017 National Premier Store

The Sears Hometown Store of Carson City has been named a 2017 “Sears Hometown Premier Store” for consistently offering the highest level of customer service, as well as outstanding store performance and quality standards.

Nevada State Parks offers Comstock water history tours at Lake Tahoe

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September 9, 2017 - 9:30am

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. – Join a park ranger on a guided tour and learn of Tahoe’s Comstock history, when the land that now makes up the park at Spooner Lake was used to harvest wood and water to feed the mines and population of Virginia City.