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Southwest Gas Corporation is pleased to announce its donation of a vehicle to the Carson City Sheriff's Office Volunteer In Policing program. This donation aims to support the valuable work carried out by the dedicated VIP volunteers in enhancing public safety and community engagement.

Renowned as the heartbeat of live music and culinary excellence in Carson City, Nashville Social Club is excited to unveil a special performance by The Mother Hips at The Swan Music Hall on Thursday, March 21 at 7:30 pm. This exclusive show is part of NSC's March Madness celebration, offering a month-long extravaganza of live music and entertainment.

Have you tried Farmers Brewing Co.? Friday March 15 is your chance at Homegrown Bowling, Bar, Grill and Billiards in Carson City. Buy a pint of Farmers and keep the Farmers Brewing glass!

Dear Friends and Family and Friends of Friends (please pay this forward and pass it on), my name is Wendy Fox. I am writing to you today to ask for donations for my brother Michael Smith. He is in need of a lung transplant and has 12-18 months to live without one. There is only a window of the next 6-months for the doctors to allow Michael to be a recipient of a lung donation due to his body struggling to cope.

Come on down to the Carson Community Center on April 7 to watch a themed roller derby scrimmage suitable for all ages.

Live music on March 23! We will have the very talented James Wilsey Jr. in the house! James has been performing in Northern Nevada for 20 years. Most recently with Notch 8, and now playing solo acoustic shows. His music ranges from classic country to rockabilly to 80's hits, all with an Americana feel. He is easy going and can play on the fly, engaging the crowd. Please help us spread the word!

GreenUP!, an environmental education non-profit working with local businesses, announces the expansion of its reusable takeout container program to several restaurants. The program, called Green Box To-Go Nevada, aims to reduce single-use materials by providing a circular system where food containers get reused by customers and professionally sanitized by restaurants.

If you’re an addict, NA can help. "Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world. We focus on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. Our message is broad enough to attract addicts from any social class or nationality. When new members come to meetings, our sole interest is in their desire for freedom from active addiction and how we can be of help."

Join us for two Special Sessions with clinical herbalist and Sierra Roots Wellness founder, Mary McCallum:

Nevada Humane Society's Pet of the Week is Shyly, a beautiful 4-year-old collie mix who came to us about a month ago as a stray.

Women's Drum Circles for all levels, or no experience, of drumming begins this Saturday at Dark Willow Emporium in Carson City. With fun, creativity and supportive community the HealthRhythms protocol offers evidence-based improvement in well-being and empowerment.

A 19-year-old Gardnerville man died early Thursday in a crash on Jacks Valley Road and Bavarian Drive in Douglas County.

Magically Delicious Performs at Nashville Social Club

Immerse yourself in the vibrant celebration of St. Patrick's Day at Nashville Social Club in Carson City, Nevada, from March 14th to 17th with fantastic shows and delightful Irish dishes.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Darby Beckwith, a dedicated theatre teacher at Carson High School, has been honored as the 2024 Nevada State Theatre Educator of the Year. The recognition was bestowed during the Nevada Thespians State Festival at Liberty High School in Henderson earlier this month.

The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Division served a search warrant at a Fernley residence Wednesday as part of an on-going investigation into the possession of stolen property.

In a move that wasn't on the agenda, the Douglas County School Board voted Tuesday to offer Jeanne Dwyer the job she has been filling on an interim basis.

There will be a Bee and Garden Conference in Minden March 22-24. This conference will focus on beekeeping, pollinators, and landscaping for homeowners and small acreages. There will also be hands-on classes for floral design, making medicinal products from the hive, and value-added honey products.

Come join Cat O'Brien and Debbie Ballew from Kids & Horses on March 26 at 12:30 p.m. in the Joshua Tree Room at the Carson City Senior Center to learn about Connected Horse (R) workshops.

RENO, Nev. — Paul Leroy Abowd, 96, died March 11 at his home in Reno. A true pioneer in the culinary world and a beloved figure in our Northern Nevada community, Paul was born June 11, 1927 in Fremont Ohio. It was here he began his culinary journey working in family-run restaurants when he was young. This instilled in him a passion for food and hospitality that shaped his extraordinary career.

A Fernley man was arrested Wednesday for alleged sex crimes against children, including assault and child pornography, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

The Carson City School Board of Trustees met Tuesday and discussed new health and sex education materials, a budget update, reviewed textual updates and more.

A 59-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony making threats concerning acts of terrorism, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Silver City Preservation Society hosts the 3rd annual Silver City Pi Day Pie Auction on Thursday, March 14 at 5:30 p.m., at the Silver City Schoolhouse, 385 High Street in Silver City.

Please mark your calendars and join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery in Carson City on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 11-3 PM for an artist reception for local artist Even Pellegrini.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Insurance is seeking public input on revisions to Nevada’s essential health benefits plan.

The Carson City School District is set to host two admission-free music events that will not only weave an aural tapestry for the listening pleasure of those in attendance but also strike all the right notes and showcase student talent and refined skill.

Join us for an empowering Resume & Job Search Workshop! Gain valuable insights, polish your resume, and master the art of job hunting. Let's unlock your potential and land that dream job together.

The Chateau at Gardnerville senior resident in Gardnerville, Nevada picking out

Residents at The Chateau at Gardnerville, a Pegasus Senior Living community, indulged in a unique and delightful activity, "Flower Friday." This engaging event allowed residents to socialize, express their creativity, and appreciate the beauty of fresh flowers. They hand-picked their favorite blooms and arranged them into vibrant bouquets, adding a touch of nature's beauty to their apartments.

Lucia Maloney filed Wednesday for Candidacy for Carson City Supervisor Ward 4. Mrs. Maloney, a seasoned leader committed to transparency and practicality, brings a resume of over 20 years of transportation and regional policymaking experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Well, Congress has stepped in it, at the request from the IRS, then the IRS has delayed the start of it again.

What am I talking about? Closing the reporting loophole started with the rise of third party payers and GIG income sources.

Nevada's adjusted unemployment rate was 5.3 percent in January 2024, unchanged from December 2023, according to the monthly economic report from the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation.
An English Class

Partnership Carson City. Tiene Clases de Inglés por las Manañas y por las Tardes.

Partnership Carson City ofrece clases gratuitas de Inglés como Segundo Idioma. Las clases son gratis.

While our name may imply we only work with children, nothing could be further from the truth. For the past 5 years, Kids & Horses has partnered with Connected Horse to offer powerful workshops to individuals with memory loss and their care partners.

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week in the capital city.

A number of gardening seminars are planned through 2024 at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City. Seminar cost is $5 per person. See Greenhouse Garden Center in the link here for information. The gardening center is located at 2450 South Curry Street. Here's what's on tap:

Come to a free Self Care Wellness Fair at the new Grassroots Yoga Center (formerly Hot Spot Yoga), between 8 am and 2 pm, Saturday, March 16. The center is located at 195 E. Winnie Lane in Carson City.

Paul Abowd, the founder of Carson City’s Adele’s restaurant, has died according to family.

Abowd, along with his wife Adele, purchased the historic building at the corner of John and Carson streets in 1977, which would become a landmark restaurant of Carson City for decades.

Are you an avid hiker? An adventure enthusiast? Or, like Forrest Gump, do you just enjoy traversing thousands of miles to clear your head?

Visit Carson City is offering $5,000 to an adventurer willing to complete the Carson City to Canada Quest, a 1,600 mile hike that begins in Carson City, connects to the Pacific Coast Trail by way of the Capitol to Tahoe Trail, and through to Canada.

Last month, 85 students and one teacher from Carson High School were presented with prestigious awards at the 2024 Scholastic Art and Writing Contest awards ceremony in the Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno.

On Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. head down to C-A-L Ranch in Carson City to support youth in agriculture with a hot dog fundraiser.

The fundraiser benefits the Stockton Well Keystones, based in Lyon County, which is a member of the Keystone Agricultural Society.

Sierra Nevada Realtors released Tuesday its February 2024 report on existing home sales in Carson City, Washoe, Storey, Lyon, Douglas, and Churchill counties. This report includes the median sales price and number of home sales in the region. SNR obtains its information from the Northern Nevada Regional Multiple Listing Service.

Attend our Mock Interview workshop to learn how to prepare for an interview, effectively present yourself to an employer, and achieve your career goal!

Community input on Carson City Master Plan

Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop to understand the current Carson City Master Plan (adopted in 2006) and the revision process currently underway.

Keith Alan Barnett will be at Polecat Tavern this Friday evening, March 15th beginning at 7PM performing songs from his album "Three Days out of Gerlach" and many of your favorites.

Informative classes on Orthodox Christianity for inquirers are held weekly at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church: the next one is Wednesday, March 13, at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Tux: the official Linux mascot

Curious about Linux? Long time user? Join us for the March meeting of the Carson City Linux Users Group. We meet on the third Saturday of each month, and have great information and discussions of interest to any level of experience with Linux.

The Carson City Community Emergency Response Team, also known as CERT, will be offering a free Basic Training Academy in mid-May 2024 and again later in the year and is accepting applications from persons interested in volunteering.

CARSON CITY — Nevadans interested in training to become foster parents in rural Nevada have an opportunity to join a free four-session virtual training beginning March 19.

Pet Station in Carson City is partnering with Pet Network Lake Tahoe for a dog and cat adoption event Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be the Carson City location's first adoption event, and we hope to make it a huge success!

Artown and the Steinway Gallery of Reno present The 5 Browns on Tuesday, April 2, 7:30 p.m. at Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts 100 South Virginia Street in Reno.

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