So, weekend is around the corner and you are looking forward to relax and calm your nerves from all the chaos that surrounded you throughout the week, right?

Want to hangout with friends or party it out? But, hey! doesn’t your tiring and oh-so-busy routine of five long working days leave you with a little energy to go outside and chill? Don’t you think it will exert you a little too much? So, what’s the alternative?

UPDATE 2:13PM: The 17-year-old male considered a person of interest in connection to a homicide Monday night at a Dayton shopping center parking lot was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon in Reno near Hug High School.
Malik Avila, 17, was sought by Douglas and Lyon County authorities following the fatal shooting. DSCO Sgt. Bernadette Smith confirmed it was Avila who was taken into custody.
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A 17-year-old male is wanted as a person of interest and remains at large in connection to a homicide that happened Monday night at a Dayton shopping center parking lot, authorities said.

Yerania (Yette) De Luca, has been appointed as Work-based Learning Coordinator for the Carson City School District. In her position, De Luca will develop, implement, expand and maintain a formal system of work-based learning that promotes school-community partnerships.

It’s Bike Month in Carson City, and the ladies’ Tuesday bike ride up Ash Canyon has returned for the season. You’ll need a helmet and a trail-ready bike if you’d like to join in. A hike up Goni Road with Muscle Powered will be worth the views and a good work-out. Mile High Jazz Band has teamed up with vocalist Jakki Ford for this month’s performance; you’ll find them tonight at Living the Good Life. Learn more about how the internet affects our lives during the free presentation by Sierra Nevada Forums.

TUESDAY, May 8: Things to do in Carson City

UPDATE: This story has been updated. For the latest information about Monday night's shooting go here.

RENO — The Fourth Annual Nevada Economic Development Conference takes a hyper-focused look at Nevada's super-charged business and economic development trends, networks and ideas that are defining the new Nevada economy from Aug. 20-22, 2018 at the Atlantis Casino & Resort in Reno.

The conference theme is ‘Connecting Nevada for a Stronger Economy’ and will provide opportunities for a broad section of professionals to present and share what is happening in a dynamic, changing Nevada economy

Thanks to a grant from Hilton Corporation, the Carson City Chamber Board of Directors is offering Carson City residents enrolled in one of the local high schools or currently employed within the hospitality and tourism industry the opportunity to apply for three $1,165 scholarships to attend the new Truckee Meadows Community College Hospitality and Tourism Management program.

An American Indian tribe with deep roots in the Lake Tahoe basin is seeking to reclaim land that’s part of a Nevada resort area. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California wants to ask Congress for nearly 375 acres of federal land in Incline Village.

CARSON CITY — On Monday, Carson Tahoe Medical Group opened its newly renovated space and welcomed new oncologist, Dr. Mridula Vinjamuri, M.D. from Commonwealth Cancer Center.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Forestry announced Monday that applications are now being accepted for the Community Forest and Open Space Program competitive grant funding. CFP provides funding for the acquisition of private forest lands for public use. Funds are provided by the U.S. Forest Service.

Sierra Nevada Forums will present "The Internet of Things" this Tuesday at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City. This is an opportunity to learn about some of the latest ideas for uses of computers, smart devices and robots. But will this new technology " disrupt" lives? If it does, is this a good or bad thing?

RENO — Combined accelerated bridge construction methods were proved safe and ready for real-world application following tests using massive shake tables in the University of Nevada, Reno’s world-renowned Earthquake Engineering Laboratory.

CARSON CITY — Beginning Monday, May 7, single lane closures will be in place on U.S. 50 near Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe as the Nevada Department of Transportation completes roadside slope repairs.

Make this Monday a pizza kind of day. The annual Relay for Life relay is just around the corner, and the Pizza Factory on Highway 50 is helping out the cause by donating a portion of tonight’s proceeds to the organization. Mother’s Day is coming up fast and the Carson Mall would like to lend a hand. You’ll find a vendor craft fair set up all week to help you find something special. Community Yogi has yoga classes for all levels at various locations throughout the week.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 7-13. Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:

A 24 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 4:10 a.m. in the area of U.S. Highway 395 South and Topsy Lane on multiple misdemeanor offenses, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported, including hit and run, first offense driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, failure to yield, no driver's license and driving without headlights.

Sheep brought in each Spring to graze on Carson City's west side are still working to consume grasses, shrubs and other fire fuels along the northwest side of C Hill just above Kings Canyon Road.

My friend Paul suggested writing an article on windbreaks.

The basic premise for a windbreak is that a vertical element, whether trees, shrubs or fences, or any combination of those, placed perpendicular to the direction of the prevailing wind affects the movement of the air.

The historic McKeen Motor Car, a self-propelled gasoline rail car, opened the 2018 season at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City Saturday with 35-minute rides.

Dozens of children and families enjoyed outdoor recreation Saturday at Baily Pond, behind the Carson City Fairgrounds, during the annual Tom Brooks Memorial Kids Fishing Day sponsored by the Carson City Lions Club.

In his third fight, Diego Elizondo learned some painful lessons about professional boxing. The 19-year-old lightweight from Carson City fought a more experienced opponent, Canton Miller, to a four-round draw on Friday at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.

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.

UPDATE: 3:00PM: The quad rider has been located about a half mile north of Horsepower Hill and is being escorted out by first responders, who report the victim is conscious, breathing and alert.
Care Flight arrived at the scene, but ground ambulance standing by on Sedge Road will be providing ground transport for the patient.
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Carson City Fire Department and Sheriff's deputies are responding to the area of Brunswick Canyon on report of an off-road quad accident.

Celebrations of Cinco de Mayo, traditionally a Mexican observance of its victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and kick-off to the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read program, featuring the theme "True Grit," were held together Saturday at the Carson City Library.