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Although I have never tried Epsom salts, named for a town in England, in my landscape or garden, I have heard many gardeners rave about what they call a miracle cure for plants. Whenever I wonder about whether something is a horticulture myth, I turn to Linda Chalker-Scott, Ph.D., a well-respected horticulture researcher at Washington State University.

Nevada Humane Society is thrilled to roll out a new seminar series for animal lovers: Understanding Your Pet’s Behavior with Certified Animal Behaviorist Kelley Bollen.

Willy smiles while having his picture taken with Uncle Tod, Santa, and Santa's Elf at the CASI fundraiser December 8, 2018. This is the fifth year Willy has had his photo taken with Santa -- thanks CASI and Benson's Feed Store: a great Christmas tradition.

Come sip and shop at the Carson Mall! 2nd Saturday of the Month! New walkers pay $10 and returning walkers pay $5. You will receive a wine glass which is yours to keep! Our store will have wine for you to taste while you browse the mall. Vendor opportunities please Contact us 775-671-8150. You MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 21. ID's will be checked. 2 to 6 p.m.
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The Carson Mall is putting on a wedding expo again. We had so much fun last time we are at it again! November 18th 11AM - 2PM. We will turning the Carson Mall into a wedding paradise!!! First 50 brides will receive a special gift from the Carson Mall.

Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carson-mall-bridal-expo-tickets-50598962860.

We have over 20 Vendors at this point. Vendor opportunities please contact Chelsea Promotions Director at 775-671-8150 or on the Carson Mall's Facebook.

Our next Culinary Travelers Club dinner will be on Nov 14th. We will be bringing you the highly anticipated “French Country Feast."

This event will feature a five course meal prepared with recipes dating back generations, prepared from scratch the old fashioned way. We will begin with the French tradition of apéro, or aperitif. It is believed that a body must relax, have a light cocktail or liqueur and a few bites of something delicious in order to encourage the appetite. We couldn’t agree more!

CARSON CITY — Bleu Café is proud to announce its first Culinary Travelers Club dinner. The dinner will be held on Oct. 17 with a German Hunter theme. Traditional German fare will be served as a 5 course meal including duck and hasenpfeffer. Tickets are $75 each, include tax and gratuity and must be purchased in advance at Bleu Café. You can view the menu online here.

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will address the congregants and others at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church, “a community of Christians” in Carson City on Oct. 11.

According to Trip Advisor, the top 10 “most excellent cities in the world” are: Key West, Florida; Reykjavik, Iceland; Edinburgh, Scotland; Marrakech, Morocco; Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Dublin, Ireland; Bali, Indonesia; Krakow, Poland; Glasgow, Scotland, and New Orleans Louisiana.

More than 6,000 vehicles will call the streets of Northern Nevada home for the 32nd Annual Hot August Nights festival. The 10-day celebration commences in the historic mining town of Virginia City this Friday and Saturday, Aug. 3-4.

RENO — More than 6,000 vehicles will call the streets of Northern Nevada home for the 32nd Annual Hot August Nights festival. The week-long celebration commences in the historic mining town of Virginia City, Nev. on Friday, Aug. 3 to Saturday, Aug. 4. Then it's down the mountainside to the Main Event in Reno-Sparks starting Sunday, Aug. 5 through Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018.

CARSON CITY — TravelNevada debuts five summer experiences in five Nevada territories, encouraging travelers to follow ancient Basque pilgrimages, traverse ghosts towns, explore alpine lakes and rock formations, practice mindfulness and view meteor showers from one of the last remaining dark skies.

Highway 50 Road Rally supports the organization Concerns Of Police Survivors. The Rally started in Colorado and traveled Highway 50 ending in Carson City on Thursday. They were welcomed by Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell.

Pennsylvania and Rhode Island Senates and Houses of Representatives will open their June 19 and 20 sessions respectively in Harrisburg and Providence with Hindu mantras, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Reno based Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senates and Houses of these states. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English interpretation of the prayer. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

Learn which simple changes you can make to your spaces to win in all areas of your life: relationships, money and happiness. Join us for Feng Shui, Change Your Space, Change Your Life on Sunday, June 24, 1 to 3 p.m. at Greenhouse Garden Center, 2450 South Curry Street, Carson City.

Bicycle riding, beer drinking and social engagement.

Come down to the Carson Nugget for your chance to win a Cruise for two during our $55,000 Cruise A Day Giveaway!

Drawings held everyday at 7 p.m. from today, May 5, 2018 until June 2, 2018. See Winner's Club for official rules and details.

CARSON CITY — Nevada Magazine’s 21st annual Best of Nevada readers’ poll is underway, and votes are pouring in. Nevada lovers get to vote for their favorite restaurant, hotel, museum, bar and more. Voting closes April 14 and results will be published in the July/August issue of Nevada Magazine.

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is offering class on “Indian Cooking” in Reno, which is open to the public.

All are welcome to sign-up for “Indian Cooking” (FB124C/24972), four sessions class taught from 06-00 to 07-30 pm on Tuesdays, starting February 20, at Damonte Ranch High School, Room 117 (CA), 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, Reno 89521. Tuition is $79 plus a $20 materials cost.

Besides other things, this class will also teach Chicken Tikka Masala, reportedly one of the United Kingdom's most popular dishes; and Halwa, a favorite dessert in India and other countries.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as Travel Nevada, has released its 2018 Visitor’s Guide, available at visitors centers, airports, and hotels throughout the state. The free, 124-page guide also will be available for order or download from TravelNevada.com/travel-guides later this month.

Join Adam & Eve Carson City on Friday, January 19th for an educational night with our expert We-Vibe representative. Whether you're a We-Vibe enthusiast or just curious join the knowledgeable Adam & Eve staff to have all your questions answered. Learn all about the hottest We-Vibe products on the market today and get tips on how to keep the flame burning just in time for Valentine's Day.

From now until the event, every $10 spent at Adam & Eve could earn you raffle tickets to win some amazing We-Vibe products. This is an 18 and over event only.

Willy, an America's First True Breed Boston Terrier, and his mams, Nicole Madden of Carson City, enjoy a New Years Day hike at Spooner Lake. Photo by Willy's Uncle Tod Jennings

Carson City Yoga officially opens for business this week at its downtown location and offers a full schedule of classes and events to serve yoga enthusiasts at all levels, from beginning to advanced.

On February 27 and 28 respectively, Illinois State Senate and House of Representatives in Springfield will start their sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who resides in Northern Nevada, will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English translation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and root language of Indo-European languages.

As I write this last column before Christmas, I know I’m supposed to be full of holiday spirit but I’m going to get personal. The last two weeks have been challenging. It’s making me struggle to find the meaning of this season. So I ask for your help despite the fact you may need to break out the tissues.

Carson City Native and Newcomers will have a holiday potluck, followed by a business meeting at the Luteran Church, across from Walgreens on December 14th at 11:30. Please join us!

As a recent beneficiary of Nevada Housing Division’s Home is Possible grant assistance to firmly plant resident first-time homebuyers into Nevada soil, I found myself needing to take a fresh look at my old furniture in new rooms. To aid me in that endeavor, I looked up the new kid in town: Heather Leonard at Brown Bear Designs and Associates located at 1492 US-395, Suite 103, in Gardnerville. Delicious fall scents and soft music welcomed me through the door.

The annual Celebrity Chef & Harvest Dinner, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, showcases the culinary talents this year of Kevin Ashton, Zozo’s Ristorante, Reno, who joins hosting Chef Charlie Abowd, co-owner of Cafe at Adele’s.

Carson City and Carson Valley are featured in a new food-themed road trip itinerary through northern Nevada developed by TravelNevada and Reno Bites, the food event taking place Oct. 9-15 in Reno.

The world’s longest inland paddleboard race is on tap as part of the second annual “Tahoe Vista Paddlefest” September 8–10, 2017. It’s the finale of the Tahoe Cup Paddle Racing Series wrapped with family-focused events, music, and many more health and wellness activities at Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort in Tahoe Vista, Calif.