The State Health Insurance Assistance Programs (SHIPs) are a national network of volunteers, staff and partners. They provide free, in depth, one-on-one insurance counseling and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, their families, friends, and caregivers.

Western Nevada FC Coyotes of Carson City return home this weekend for their battle for first place in the league. WNFC will host Napa Sporting SC for a 5 p.m. kick off at Moana Springs Recreational Complex.

Carson City Manager Nick Marano announced Thursday at the Board of Supervisors meeting that he would not renew his contract, which will expire June 2, and has accepted a position in the private sector.

CARSON CITY — In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection’s Recycling Program is helping to educate Nevada communities about the threats posed by “plastic pollution” throughout the state, and how to lessen the impact of plastic pollution to Nevada’s unique natural environment.

This fun and exciting class is designed for beginning as well as more experienced students. You will learn techniques in creating non-functional ceramics as you learn to use clay to build artistic sculptures. Projects will include instruction in a wide range of sculpting methods.

You will be exposed to concepts such as composition, weight, color, form, and texture while creating contemporary pieces and beautiful three dimensional ceramic art.

Mondays, Apr 30 - June 18 1:00 - 4:00 (No class May 28), at the Brewery Arts Center 449 W King St. in Carson City.

I’ve been lied to before, most often by my weather app on my cell phone, and yet, I still look to it for truth. If it's to believed, springtime arrives tomorrow. I think we are all ready for some warmer, sunny days. Western Nevada College is hosting a reception for the student artists whose work is now adorning their gallery walls, go take a gander. You’ll probably want to layer up if you join Muscle Powered on today’s hike from Ash Canyon to Kings Canyon. It might be a little chilly, but the views of our valley are worth it.

Nevada’s controversial plan to find a private owner for more than 2,500 horses roaming around the Virginia Range fizzled out.

Wire Wrapped Wind Chime Class taught by Jo Ann Grace, Thursday, April 26, 6:00 - 8:30 PM. Learn how to make wind chimes for your garden using copper wire, sea glass and tumbled glass. Welcome Spring with beautiful yard art! No experience required. Sign up in advance at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, 405 North Nevada Street in Carson City.
Cost is $50; supplies and refreshments are included. Class is limited to six students.
Class is held at the Artsy Fartsy Creative Center, 220 A West Telegraph Street in Carson City.
For more information, call 775-885-2787

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Daytime single lane closures, followed by a 10-day intersection closure, will begin Monday, April 23 on State Route 88 at Centerville Lane in Douglas County as the Nevada Department of Transportation installs a traffic roundabout.

Gary Schmidt, challenging candidate in the Republican primary for Nevada State Senate 16 signed the Tax Payers Protection Pledge for the Americans for Tax Reform on Tax Day, April 15th, 2018 (downloaded on April 17th).

It was signed in the presence of and witnessed by Larry Green in Washoe Valley, in southern Washoe County at 7475 Brothers Lane at Schmidt's Campaign Office and one of his temporary residences while his home at the historic Reindeer Lodge is under repair.

Join plant experts for a moderately difficult guided hikes to learn about local wildflowers, including the rare plant: monkeyflower! Please wear sturdy shoes and meet us 10 a.m. Sunday, April 22 at the Prison Hill Clearview Trailhead at 2600 E Clearview Drive. The walk is hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space.

Beginning this week through April 30, 2018, law enforcement in Carson City and statewide are Joining Forces by issuing citations to pedestrians and motorists who are breaking traffic safety laws.

Josh and Ian Densford had been watching the space at 411 Hot Springs Road in Carson City since they had learned Classy Seconds would be relocating to its new facility on Gordon Street off U.S. Highway 50 East.

St. Paul's Lutheran Family, 1201 N. Saliman, Carson City, is having their rummage sale on Saturday, April 21 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This sale is a fundraiser by St. Paul's WELCA to support local charities. Highlights of the sale are a boutique jewelry room, a room of decorator items, furniture, housewares and much more.

Starting at 8 a.m. shoppers can fill a bag of select clothing for $3. At noon there will be a bag sale of anything that will fit in a bag for $3. Supporting funds are provided by Thrivent. Come early to check out the bargains!

Consort Canzona Early Music Instrumental Ensemble and the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir will perform a free concert on Saturday, April 21, 7 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395 (just south of Best Buy). Admission is free, donations welcome.

Nevada added 3,500 jobs in March bringing employment in the Silver State to a record high of 1,373,700, according to figures released Wednesday by the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation. Unemployment in March remained constant at 4.9 percent.

Carnival Fundraiser to benefit Carson City Cub Scout Pack 145. There will be 14-15 games to play, some which are from Circus Circus, hot dogs, nachos, cotton candy, and candy for sale, and lots of prizes to be won. There will also be a silent auction to benefit the "Investment in Character" program. This event will be helpd on April 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Borderwich Bray Elementary. Come one, come all!

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on May 10, 4 p.m. for an evening of Pottery, Pastels, and Oil's, all designed and created by Jean Kvam. Each piece is an original and signed by Jean.
Join the gallery for a complimentary glass of wine and some light appetizers, while strolling through the gallery and viewing all the local artwork.

In his second year as director of the Escape From Prison Hill 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, EJ Maldonado has learned one thing in particular. “You have to be OK with the fact that things aren’t going to be perfect,” he said.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Tuesday afternoon to a crash involving four vehicles at North Carson Street and Medical Parkway.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery for an evening of Pottery, Pastels, and Oil's, all designed and created by Jean Kvam. Each piece is an original and signed by Jean.
Join the gallery for a complimentary glass of wine and some light appetizers, while strolling through the gallery and viewing all the local artwork.

Curtis Cannon, Democratic challenger to James Settelmeyer in State Senate District 17, will be the featured speaker at the next Democratic luncheon-fundraiser. Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these luncheons help defer the costs of rent and overhead expenses at Carson City's Democratic headquarters.

In this week's It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Sandy Wallin of the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, which is hosting Capital City Farm Days this Thursday and Friday at the Carson City Fairgrounds and Fuji Park Exhibit Hall.

Come volunteer with us! Learn how to teach English as a Second Language to an adult.