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A 54 year-old Carson City man was taken into custody Friday afternoon at 3:18 p.m. in the 2200 block of Poole Way for misdemeanor stalking after his ex-girlfriend signed a citizen's arrest form, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Jack's Bar, an iconic building that has been at the corner of Fifth and Carson streets since 1899, has new ownership and a new lease on life.

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.

This first weekend of June packs quite a punch: activities and events abound. Head downtown for the first Third and Curry Farmers Market of the season, then wander a few blocks north for Due Sorella’s Spring Vintage Market. You may as well just keep the car parked. With the monthly Wine Walk, Pour for Paws in McFadden Plaza, and Crystal’s Crusade Street Party Fundraiser on W. Telegraph, downtown is the place to be. There are so many options this weekend, so take a gander and enjoy your weekend.

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Hindu mantras will open the meetings of ten city and county councils in Utah, most probably for the first time, between June four to seven, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

Ever messed up? That should be a rhetorical question. Because, the truth is, we all have. We have all fallen short. Sometimes the mistakes are small. Other times they are big. At the time of a mistake, we reach a crossroads. Do we hide in shame and continue to make the mistake worse?

The Carson City Symphony Association presents Nerds of Paradise in a house recital on Saturday, June 2 at the historic Bliss Mansion in Carson City.

To residents and visitors of Winnemucca, the name Martin means food and family.

The historic Martin Hotel, constructed in 1878, has stood as a pillar of both for more than a century.

You're invited to a public book club discussion about the opioid epidemic with insights obtained from Marlena: A Novel, the 2018 pick for Nevada Reads.

“Nevada Humanities is thrilled to welcome this young author of the enthralling novel Marlena to Nevada. Julie Buntin puts a human face on America’s opioid epidemic through the struggles and escapades of her character Marlena,” said Christina Barr, Executive Director of Nevada Humanities.

Haven't read the book? No worries! We'll discuss ideas, themes, and aim for understanding.

Tuesday, May 15, 2018
12 -1 pm

The ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada takes pleasure in announcing that our brave and courageous English learners have studied hard to learn their new country's language and customs. They have been tutored by our ESL trained community volunteers with English language skills and are now ready to take the U.S. citizenship exam.

Nevada Humanities will welcome author Julie Buntin at a series of events throughout Northern Nevada during the month of May. Ms. Buntin is the author of Marlena: A Novel, the 2018 pick for Nevada Reads — a statewide, public book club. Nevada Reads invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and to come together in their communities to share the ideas and perceptions inspired by the book club selections.

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval is encouraging all Nevadans to wear jeans this Wednesday, April 25, 2018, in support of Denim Day. By participating in Denim Day, Nevadans will join an international campaign against sexual assault and sexual violence and demonstrate support for victims of those crimes.

Fortunate Strangers, a West Coast band featuring Scottish and Irish songs, will perform at Carson City’s Brewery Arts Center this Saturday, April 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. The concert will be filled with anthems that celebrate humorous and serious songs of love, loss, adventure and yearning.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Fort Churchill State Historic Park is offering a variety of ranger-led programs during the month of April. Programs highlight the area’s rich history and abundant natural resources.

When was the last time your feet felt like a million bucks?

If you can't remember, then visit Mike Smith at his shoe shine chair inside Cipriani's Downtown Barber Shop on North Carson Street.

He'll set you straight.

CARSON CITY — What goes around comes around. Monte Fast has spent his life helping others, and now that he is in need of a little help, it has come to him. Fast was executive director of FISH, Friends in Service Helping, for 20 years. His career has also included serving as a pastor, a musician, music teacher and choir director.

Hindu prayers will open the meetings of ten city and county councils in Utah between June four to seven, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture.

These include Weber County Board of Commissioners (Ogden), Wasatch County Council (Heber City), Juab County Commission (Nephi), Payson City Council, Centerville City Council, Heber City Council, Woods Cross City Council, Salem City Council, West Bountiful City Council and Charleston Town Board.

I used to say, “expectations are pre-meditated resentments.” I used to try to stop myself from having expectations, of myself, others, and outcomes. Every time I tried to stop myself, I waged a private war in my head. What I didn’t realize at the time is that I needed to stop communicating with myself so much and start communicating with others.

The #MeToo movement has shed a whole new light on a subject discussed for centuries, but has never reached the level of conversation being discussed today.

How often do you allow yourself to play? If you just rolled your eyes, I’m definitely talking to you. At some point, you had joy in what you were doing. Maybe it wasn’t work. Maybe you were at the hot springs with a pool noodle shooting water at your friends. Whatever you were doing, you were in a place of joy.

Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin in their third year of partnership have presented a check for $803 to Pets of The Homeless, a non-profit focused on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of the homeless.

Mental health was the hot topic of conversation Tuesday at the Chamber of Commerce's Soups On! luncheon.

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to say something, but you didn’t know how? What does that feel like in your body? Does it feel like a headache, pressing on your chest, or a pit in your stomach? Stating your truth is uncomfortable. But it’s also necessary in order to have authentic relationships with others.

The Carson City Symphony Association presents “Music by Cellist-Composers,” an elegant evening of music, conversation, wine, and dessert on Friday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m.

Board of Supervisors of Nevada’s capital Carson City, founded in 1858, began its day on Feb. 15 with ancient Gayatri Mantra, considered the most sacred mantra of Hinduism.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is holding a grand opening Saturday for its newest endeavor, Expresso Yourself Cafe, an art experience with splashes of inspiration and creativity.

On a chalkboard outside her store — Due Sorella — Julie Grady has written the words, “Tattered, Repurposed, Loved.”

A new community radio station began broadcasting this week on 95.1 FM to a potential of 100,000 listeners in the Carson City and Carson Valley areas.

I was working with a client today who had a concern about her confidence. “Everyone has a degree and I don’t,” she said. She mentioned her lack of degree had held her back from meeting new business contacts. Sometimes, she felt like running away when a conversation turned academic. Occasionally, she did by ending the conversation.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will start their day on Feb. 15 with Sanskrit mantras, containing verses from the world’s oldest existing scripture.