Retired USFS Ranger and published author Frank Tortorich leads this hike by asking “Do you see what you are looking at?” and urges people to see glaciation and more in the forest they think they know. A meander over a couple of miles, pausing to appreciate the many hidden treasures of the forest. All participants will leave with knowledge of the forest! This event is 1-2 hours to Frog Lake. Call 209-258-8606 to reserve/ensure a spot.

Organizers of the July 4 fireworks show that was cancelled at the last minute by the Carson City Fire Department due to wind conditions, has been rescheduled for this Saturday, July 9, between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m. wind permitting at Mills Park.

UPDATE 8:27 p.m. The Carson City Fire Department has canceled the fireworks display at Mills Park due to gusty winds.
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The 2022 Carson City Independence Day fireworks show hosted by RSVP, also known as Nevada Rural Counties Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, is happening Monday evening in Mills Park, with fireworks to begin around 9:30 p.m. Those watching are encouraged to tune into radio station Wild 102.9 FM for synchronized music accompanying the display.

Mangia Tutto Ristorante e Pizzeria located at 200 N. Stewart St. invites you to its Thursday night patio party from 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Brian Lester and Buster Chops will perform classic live music. Professional musicians and singers are invited to join the band for the fun. Delicious Italian food and tasty beverages will be served and there's no cover charge. Join us every Thursday.

The Bank Saloon hosts free, live music every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Here is this week's line up:

Thursday, July 7 from 6pm - 9pm, Kerrie O'Neil performs on the patio

After July 4th festivities, Tahoe’s beaches are often left littered with trash, which can hurt wildlife and the lake’s unique water quality and clarity. Each July 5 since 2013, the League to Save Lake Tahoe recruits hundreds of volunteers to participate in organized efforts to clean Tahoe’s beaches.

On Saturday July 9 at 2PM, Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a 50-minute presentation, “Into the Jaws of Hell.”

Help fight local food insecurity, one bowl at a time. Learn the art of pottery making at this free July 5 event at Ogres-Holm Pottery in the Carson Mall. With your help, we will have beautiful bowls at the end of the year to help end hunger in our community by breaking bread together and sharing a meal with the bowls we create.

Interested in experiencing the thrill of flight in a single engine aircraft? The Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting another Young Eagles event at the Carson City Airport on Saturday, July 9.

Carson City’s own Rockers and Boomers (formerly School of Rock: Senior Years) senior choir will be performing throughout the capital city to raise funds for pets in need throughout July.

The current artist-in-residence in Silver City, Brian Schorn, is also a certified meditation instructor. On Tuesday July 5 at 10am, he is offering teens and adults a free session in Calm-Abiding meditation, which is used in mindfulness practices.

Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program, Inc. (RSVP) has free Farmers Market coupons for Carson City low income seniors through the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP).

“RSVP has only 350 booklets to distribute in Carson City and we want to make sure that all seniors who qualify will be able to enjoy the abundance of fresh produce while supporting our local famers,” said Molly Walt, C.E.O.

UPDATE MONDAY, JULY 4 8:36PM. The July 4 fireworks display in Carson City has been canceled due to gusty winds, according to the Carson City Fire Department.
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Happy Friday Carson City! The long weekend is finally here, and with temperatures in the mid 70s to 80s, it's going to be a very enjoyable one at that.

Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region this weekend!

The annual Genoa Americana Celebration will be returning to the Mormon Station Historic Park on July 4 beginning at 10 a.m. and will continue throughout the day and into the evening.

The event kicks off with the Children's and Pet Parade at 10 a.m.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an active shooter training designed to educate and inform the community.

The training will be held on July 28, 2022, at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, Nevada from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.in the Senior Dining Room.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series presented by The Change Companies returns this Saturday, July 2 with twice-Grammy nominated performer and international music star Rocky Dawuni. Grab your family, friends and neighbors and get ready to experience the power of free, live music to bring our community together.

Quilt Show with Music! Come and join us on Sunday afternoon, July 17th at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 4895 S. McCarran Ave, Reno. We are excited to share our love of quilting, knitting and music! We will display quilts of all kinds — antique, classic and modern quilts while showcasing musical talent. Our quilt group will have a display of quilts in our Fellowship Hall - opening at 12 noon and closing at 4pm.

Presented by Greater Nevada Credit Union, the popular Dragon Lights Festival opens to the public Friday, July 1 at 6:00 p.m. and runs through August 12. The festival will transform the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Gardens into an illuminous wonderland during Reno’s mid-summer nights.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make book come alive through their pages from within? Please join Debbie Lambin as she will share her skills, tips and tricks in making beautiful art sculptures from books!

The Great Western Steam Up, a four-day Fourth of July celebration happening this Friday through Monday at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City will not only give families a look back in history, but an opportunity to immerse themselves in it.

SILVER CITY — Brian Schorn’s popular exhibition “Comstock Wabi-Sabi” will be on view at the Silver City School House on Sunday July 3 from noon to 6pm during the Silver Palooza, a music and art festival featuring live music, food, beverages, a cake walk, and more.

High Desert Harmony Chorus is pleased to present Harmony in the Park: A Celebration of Barbershop Music. All Carson City singers and music lovers are welcome to join us on Saturday evening, July 16th in Downtown Reno's Wingfield Park to celebrate this uniquely American music style!

We'll begin at 6:30pm with a workshop on barbershop music (all ages encouraged!). Participants will experience the joys of singing in four-part harmony and will join the performers on stage to sing the “tag” they learn.

Hello Carson City! Are you looking forward to the upcoming long weekend? So are we! Check out the events happening throughout the weekend leading up to Independence Day on Monday which includes fireworks, parties, music, trains, and much more.

The Sons of the American Revolution Battle Born Patriots Chapter will host a July 4 celebration at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City on Monday, highlighted by the ringing of a replica Liberty Bell to honor the signing of the Declaration of Independence and 246 Years of American freedom.

The Carson City Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby is a community organization affiliated with Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Citizens’ Climate Education (https://citizensclimatelobby.org/). Our purpose is to develop and implement activities that provide accurate information about climate change and what can be done to mitigate the effects of climate change.  Everyone is welcome to attend the online Zoom meeting by contacting our email (cclcarsoncity@gmail.com) by July 4, 2022.

Enjoy live music by Milton Merlos, appetizers and cocktails, art gallery exhibitions, silent auctions, and one of the most spectacular views of the Virginia City fireworks show from a stunning 1876 historic former hospital. This is a relaxing, limited seating event for maximum enjoyment away from the crowds. Tickets include free on-site parking.