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CARSON CITY — V&T Railway will hold auditions for the 2019 Polar Express season on Thursday, Sept. 5 and Friday, Sept. 6 from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. at the Eastgate Depot in Carson City. The railway is looking for actors, actresses and singers, age 13 and up to play roles from the popular movie including stewards and conductors, elves and Santa Claus.

Come to the Carson Mall Friday, August 30 at 5 p.m. for Cruise 4 School Supplies. All supplies will go back to the local children. Visit this show and shine with us to give back to the kids.

A 39-year-old Carson City man was arrested late Saturday on a felony fugitive from justice warrant after a standoff with Carson City sheriff's deputies.

Apprehensive students throughout the Carson City School District began the 2019-2020 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets and back-to-school nights.

Heading into the final week of August and the Labor Day weekend around the corner, Monday, August 26 looks to be another especially hot day across the capital city and western Nevada with highs in the mid-90s. Activities around the capital city include a talk about earthquake preparedness with Carson City's fire chief, art showings, a clay club ceramics class at Western Nevada College, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more. Enjoy the day.

I fell in love last November with some ducks who marched in perfect procession down a red carpet to a fountain in the lobby of the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, and jumped in. They do it every day, and have been doing it for 85 years. To see it, well, it's enough to make an ogre smile.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 26 to Sept. 1, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The Carson Senators football team cruised to a 57-28 victory over the Lower Lake Trojans on Friday.

Carson’s potent offense stole the show for most of the contest. The Senators rushed for 359 yards and 137 passing yards.

The Sierra Lutheran XC team kicked off the 2019 XC Season at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. The Falcons got solid performances from Christi Kennedy (36th Girls Freshman), Sierra Carranza (38th Girls Sophomore), Aaron Waite (47th Boys Sophomore), Will Webster (39th Boys Sophomore), Andreas Gilson (47th Boys Junior), and Jacob Tack (50th Boys Junior). Sierra Lutheran will run next Friday at the Nevada Twi-light Classic in Reno. Andreas Gilson is the runner pictured.

A 48-year-old Carson City woman was arrested in the 3100 block of Highway 50 E. Friday night for felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and domestic battery first.

Shannon Rae Atkins was arrested after deputies received a report of a battery that occurred between Atkins and her business partner.

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! We’ve got a ton of great events going on today in the capital city. Check out below to see what’s brewing through the weekend!

Saturday, August 24

For the third year in a row, over 250 dirt bike racers will gather in Carson City at Fuji Park for their chance to win a $10,000 prize at the Fuji Park Flat Track dirt bike races this Saturday.

Reader John Green Jr. snapped photos of some of the riders practicing Friday afternoon to get ready for the big race.

Amateur riders will show their skills throughout the day, and professional races will begin tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m.

You can get your tickets here.

Dispatch advised two vehicles were involved in an accident near the 3300 block of S. Carson Street just after 3 p.m. on Friday. Injuries were reported.

All three northbound lanes are blocked and NV Energy advised they had one of their employees directing traffic.

Sheriff's Office deputies and first responders are currently en route.

Motorists should avoid the area if possible. Traffic delays are to be expected. All traffic northbound is currently blocked as of 3:09 p.m.

UPDATE 10:40 a.m.: A tow was called for two vehicles at the scene.

According to dispatch, first responders were called to the area of Nye and College Parkway just before 10:30 a.m. on Friday on reports of a vehicle crash.

Heading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including HopeFest9 on Friday, dirt bike races at Fuji Park, a job fair at Eagle Valley Children's Home, and the final weekend of the Jazz and Beyond festival and Levitt AMP outdoor concert series at the Brewery Arts Center.

Virginia City's Historic Fourth Ward School Museum’s 3rd Annual Steppin’ Back In Time fundraising event, highlighting The Fabulous 1950’s, will be Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Join us for an exciting evening of fun as we step back to the era of the Sock Hop. Come dressed in your favorite Poodle Skirt or Denim (optional), enjoy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments and celebrate life as it was on the Comstock.

Led by an experienced nucleus of runners, the Carson High School cross country program has good reason for optimism for the start of a new season.

New York-based playwright, opera librettist, theatre critic, and arts journalist David Cote is the current visiting artist with the Resident Artist Program in historic Silver City, Nev.

While he's here in August and September, he hopes to draft a 70-minute, spoken, dramatic monologue for a male performer about carpentry, family, and faith. You can learn more about his creative process during a free, public talk at the Brick at 108 E Proctor Street in Carson City this Thursday August 22, 2019 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in an event that also includes a talk by Chicago-based sculptor Nicole Beck.

The Carson Senators football team kick-off the 2019 season Friday with a road game against the Lower Lake Trojans near Clear Lake, Calif.

Coming up on Thursday, August 22, 2019, we can expect continued sunny skies with a daytime near 90. Among upcoming events: Thursday is the final day of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the Carson City Community Center. Take in a film screening and talk to the filmmakers who made them. There's a Polka Dot Powerhouse Carson City lunch connect at Red's Old 395 Grill, plus Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park and a volunteer expo hosted by Leadership Douglas County. There's also a discussion about aviation history and trends at the Nevada State Museum, a Carson City GOP information meeting on Block Chain technology, Jazz and Beyond music festival events and more. Enjoy the day.

NEW WASHOE CITY, Nev. — Learn how to handle a variety of wildlife encounters, whether it’s while camping, hiking, or in your own backyard. Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator for a lesson on what to do and how to react to wild animals, including raccoons, coyotes, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, skunks, and even snakes (gopher snakes and rattlesnakes).

Going into its 9th year, Carson Tahoe Health Foundation has brought together musicians and music lovers from throughout Northern Nevada and Lake Tahoe for a free summer concert celebration to raise money for area cancer patients. This Friday, HopeFest9 returns, with international platinum-selling singer-songwriter Eric Hutchinson and the Believers.

Come join Muscle Powered for a free guided group walk, hike, or ride to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City!

Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

Carriage Square Park. No pets allowed in park. Meet on the corner of Cabrolet Drive and Victoria Lane. Head on W. Winnie Lane, then turn left on Victoria Lane. Walk through the neighborhood.

We're heading into the midweek, Wednesday, August 21, 2019 with sunny skies and activities throughout the day including day 2 of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the Carson City Community Center, Jazz and Beyond festival performances to complement Wheeled Food Wednesday at the BAC followed by a classic outdoor movie to boot, "West Side Story." There's also a free creative event: "Community Art Card, Creating Social Circle" at Comma Coffee, Salsa dancing and more. Enjoy the day.

Having made it through the first day of school in Carson City, it is onward and upward as we head into Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Events around the area include fitness hikes and bike ride, a free floral design class at Silver City School House, art showings and Congressman Mark Amodei at Casino Fandango. Also featured is the launch of the Jukebox International Film Festival at the community center, a jazz quintet performance at Comma Courtyard and the 115th birthday celebration of Count Basie as part of the Jazz and Beyond music festival. Enjoy the day.

DAYTON, Nev. — Learn how to handle a variety of wildlife encounters, whether it’s while camping, hiking, or in your own backyard. Join the Nevada Department of Wildlife’s Urban Wildlife Coordinator for a lesson on what to do and how to react to wild animals, including raccoons, coyotes, bears, mountain lions, bobcats, skunks, and even gopher snakes and rattlesnakes.

The future of our world shines ever so bright, and the good energy is ever so palpable, as we welcome 75 Fulbright Scholars from 47 countries to America. These are the best and the brightest and they will do great things.

Lake Tahoe is a gateway for these young superstars, thanks to the Northern Nevada International Center and UNR.

Heading into Monday, August 19, 2019 and that means one thing if you're a teacher, parent or student: It's the first day of class across Carson City School District campuses. Welcome back. Make it a safe, enjoyable experience as this day will create memories that will last a lifetime. Activities around the capital city include talks, art showings, jazz at the Bob McFadden Plaza and more. Enjoy the day.

A 21-year-old Dayton man was arrested Friday evening in the 600 block of N. Carson Street for two failure appear warrants out of the Carson City Justice Court, a sheriff's deputy said.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of August 19-25, 2019. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work: