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On Friday, March 13, as the state prepared to shut down, the fate of many four-legged, feathered and scaled residents hung in the balance.

Greg Hall, CEO of the Nevada Humane Society, which has a presence in Reno and Carson City, organized a late-night emergency call with staff. They discussed how to operate amid the threat of COVID-19, a potentially lethal virus that carried so many unknowns. Meanwhile, seven hours south, staff at The Animal Foundation in Las Vegas braced for the worst.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a number of activities around the Carson City region. New safety guidelines for the state of Nevada have been enforced, so please make sure to wear a mask and practice safe social distancing.

Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space announced March 18 its update on office and staffing changes, facility closures and program cancelations and postponements due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Rumors about a potential outbreak of dog lice in two Carson City dog parks went through social media last week and early this week, but according to David Navarro, Parks Operation Superintendent for Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, those rumors are unsubstantiated.

The Fuji Park playground adjacent to the Fuji Park Dog Park has been closed due to repairs, according to David Navarro, Parks Operations Superintendent from the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, and is set to be reopened sometime in March, although the time frame is dependent on an order of new parts for the playground.

Contrary to popular belief, not all new residents relocating to Carson City come from that huge state just west of us. Some travel as far as 2,888 miles to create new beginnings in a community they only passed through on their way to a Yosemite.

The Orchestra Program of Carson City School District is holding its Holiday Concert Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. Just the idea of a concert in Carson City is exciting enough, but it gets even better because this musical event will cost audiences absolutely nothing except a little time and effort getting there. Admission is free.

As Carson City’s disc golf complex nears completion, the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s president, David Johnson, announced that the Foundation recently received a generous donation from the Nevada Division of the National Pony Express Association, for the sponsorship of a hole at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Park.

Dozens of local non-profit agencies gathered at Our Park in Dayton Saturday during the Our Town in Our Park event.

Non-profit groups including the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, Dayton Volunteer Fire Department, JOIN INC, Dayton Valley Dog Park and the Historical Society of Dayton teamed-up to promote wellness, services and career opportunities to the community.

The Carson City Fair is upon us this weekend, bringing fun new activities that are certain to become traditions for Carsonites young and young-at-heart!

Check below for the full list of scheduled events Friday through Sunday.

Heading into Saturday, May 18, 2019 we say welcome to the weekend Carson City. Activities abound throughout the region. Bring an umbrella as the forecast calls for some showers. But above all, enjoy the events and activities lined up in Carson City, Carson Valley, Mound House, Silver City, Virginia City and Dayton areas.

The Dayton Valley Dog Park will be hosting their annual Barking Lot Sale tomorrow, Saturday, May 18, complete with a slew of festivities.

There will be food stands, vendors both local and regional, and a signature bounce house for the kids!

The event is only one day, and will go on as planned rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Northern Nevada’s Ambassador for Wild Horses will be attending this year’s Oodles of Noodles Festival in historic old town Dayton on Saturday, June 1, 2019 courtesy of the Wild Horse Preservation League.

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be a bit breezy today with 14 mph winds, partly cloudy skies and a high of 61 degrees. Low will be 39. Easter weekend has officially begun, and on the docket today we have the Underwater Easter Egg Hunt, the Carson Mall Candy Walk, a wildflower walk through King’s Canyon, and more!

There will be a "Celebration of the Life and Times of Donna Curtis" on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the dog park at Fuji Park in Carson City. Curtis died Nov. 1, 2018.

In 2013, Donna Curtis spearheaded the purchase of a memorial bench on behalf of Carson City Democratic Women in the new off-leash dog park at the west end of Fuji Park.

Sonoma Dog Park in Carson City resembled a land of giants Saturday afternoon as Great Danes romped with other canine cousins.

Rocko and Daisy, a pair of Danes who recently moved with their owners to Carson City from Reno, were not shy about mingling with other dogs and humans.

They seemed particularly taken by a game of tennis ball chase with their playmate Odin.

Rocko, age 5, stands about 42 inches at the shoulder, his owner said.

Saturday went to the dogs at Fuji Park dog park as owners and their four-legged friends enjoyed mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures into the mid-50s.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Nevada state capital, and there is no shortage of holiday events and activities to make the season bright.

The Dayton Valley Dog Park will be hosting its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony this Saturday, Dec 1, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The Dayton Valley Dog Park, located at 15 Old Como Road in Dayton, will host festivities including cookies that will be for sale for both humans and furry friends; all proceeds go directly back to the dog park.

I am writing this with a heavy heart tonight. My 7 year old Chihuahua Squirrel was killed tonight by two pitbulls at the old Boys and Girls Club located on Stewart Street. My father took our dogs to the park like always, and when he got there, two pitbulls, a brown one and a white one charged at Squirrel. Both pitbulls got a hold of him and the nightmare began. My dad began screaming frantically and there was nothing he could do. One of the owners, a lady came up to my dad and said "oh no your dog is bleeding" my dad responded, in tears, that your dog did this!!!

Every spooky Halloween or family friendly fall themed event in Carson City, Gardnerville, Virginia City, Reno, Sparks, Dayton, and more.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying two commercial burglary suspects who broke into a vapor store and stole merchandise.

Carson City author Teri Case, who was raised on Tiger Drive and penned a novel by the same name "Tiger Drive," has won Best New Fiction with the 2018 American Fiction Awards for her work.

Yeah, it’s hot out there, but it’s the area happenings that are sizzling. The Carson City Fair at Fuji Park offers a plethora of entertainment for all ages including tractor pulls, a carnival, and farm animals. Under the shade of the Mills Park cottonwoods, you’ll have all day to peruse the varied vehicles in the annual Run Whatcha Brung Car Show. The sun will come out tomorrow, but it’s the stars that are coming out tonight for the free Levitt Amp Concert at the Brewery Arts Center.

Just in time for summer, join with members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation, Carson City Parks staff, and others this Wednesday, June 27 at 2 p.m. for the official opening of the Sonoma Park dog fountain.

It’s going to be a chili weekend, and that has nothing to do with the weather. The annual Chili on the Comstock Competition takes over the tiny town of Virginia City, including a saloon crawl Saturday and the hilarious ‘Fun with the Runs’ 5K. Families will have a hard time choosing between the Cops and Kids Open House and Safety Fair at the Sheriff’s Office and the ‘Kids to Parks’ Day activities at Silver Saddle Ranch. Keep reading, and I apologize in advance for throwing so many great options your way.

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Fuji Dog Park in south Carson City will be temporarily closed to the public May 21-25, 2018. The park will reopen at 4 p.m. on May 25.

Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School?

It's the historic Wungnema House.

Curious about the stone house on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School? It's the historic Wungnema House. Want to learn something about the Hopi stonemasons who built the house, and other distinctive homes and structures around the Carson City area, including at least one church at Lake Tahoe?