The traditional lighting of the Christmas trees – both State and City – has been on-going here in the capital city for well over 22 years. This year, Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting is becoming a new tradition, Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights and it begins on Friday evening, December 2nd.

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval commended Sierra Lutheran High School's strong academic program and its overall approach to education during his special address at the school's Campus Consecration & Open House event yesterday.

Before an estimated audience of over 400 students, parents, and community members, Sandoval traced SLHS's success to the words of Matthew 7:24, "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock."

The Carson City Democratic Women's Club monthly meeting will feature speaker Ryan Costella who will introduce his "Empowerment Nevada" Program. This should be a lively discussion. The Open House for the new headquarters September 23rd from 5-8 PM will be planned as well as the design for the Club's Nevada Day Float. All wishing to know more about local Democrats are invited to attend. Contact Donna at 884-3037 or 341 DEMS for details.

From an enormous golden eagle learning to hunt mice on its own, to a tiny wide-mouthed sparrow still in need of hand-fed formula, the Wild Animal Infirmary for Nevada offers bird and nature love...

By the Bureau of Land Management
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service will be hosting a public open house and free barbecue lunch at the Doyle Interagency Fire Station in Doyle, California, on Friday, June 3, from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

The Doyle Interagency Fire Station is located at 434-695 Doyle Loop Road in Doyle, Calif.
Come meet and greet wildland firefighters from the BLM Carson City and Susanville Districts and the Plumas National Forest, tour the station facilities, and check out the wildland firefighting equipment.

- Staff ReportCarson City Sheriff's Office is hosting the eighth annual Cops & Kids Sheriff's Open House Saturday - a safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair. The event is from 10 a.m.-2 -...

Carson City Sheriff's Office is hosting the eighth annual Cops & Kids Sheriff's Open House Saturday - a safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair. The event is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Car...

Plans for air travel, the future of bike trails in the region and other transportation improvement issues will be the subject of a public open house, May 18 from 4-7 p.m., at the Nevada Legislative Building in Carson City.

By Lisa Davis
Carson City Sheriff’s Office was selected by the Nevada DARE Officer Association (NDOA) as an “Agency of Choice” and will host the Nevada State DARE Officer Conference May 2-5, 2011. DARE Officers representing law enforcement agencies from across the state will be participating in a variety of training activities that will enhance classroom skills, update DARE lessons, and to discuss current prevention issues. The event is sponsored by Northern Nevada Coin, Fandango, and Carson Station, with additional funding through Justice Assistance Grant.

Wally Cuchine, a champion of the Arts, officially retired April 8 with a big send up from people from around the State, including proclamations of “Wally Cuchine Day” from Governor Brian Sandoval and Reno Mayor Bob Cashell at a concert at the Eureka Opera House with Ralph Cuda and the Dixieland Boys.

Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe is on top of safety on the slopes under the management headed by Pete Sonntag. An the new lodge up at the top of the Gondola is doing fine. We'll have complete report on the new million-dollar refuge this week. Here's the latest from Heavenly:

Heavenly Mountain Resort and the National Ski Areas Association are reminding skiers and snowboarders that they play a critical role in slope safety during National Safety Awareness Week, January 15 – 23, 2011.

This weekend Carson Lanes invites the public to an open house to celebrate new changes that were made. The open house is filled with contests, a bounce house, games and live music.

The open house began Saturday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Tonight, Saturday, the Band Intent will play through 11:30 p.m. in the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge.

The community is invited to attend an information open house regarding the proposed Carson City Center Project, also known as the Nugget Economic Development Project, on June 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Community Center’s front lobby.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host the Nevada State DARE Officer Conference June 8-9. It is the second time Carson City has been selected to host the annual event, which brings DARE officers together from around the state to discuss programs, curriculum and prevention issues.
There will be around 35 officers who will attend the Carson City event.

CARSON CITY — Despite cool weather and Friday night's snow showers, hundreds of children and their parents turned out today for the seventh annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair held at the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Carson City Sheriff’s Office will host the 7th Annual Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House safety, crime and substance abuse awareness fair on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, 911 E. Musser Street, Carson City.

Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House was started by Sheriff Ken Furlong as part of the community policing efforts implemented by his administration.
Cops and Kids Sheriffs Open House is designed to:

— Build positive relationships between law enforcement, youth and citizens

The Carson City Relay For Life will kick off its annual effort to fight cancer with a open house celebration on Feb. 11 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Carson Nugget.

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NV Energy is planning to dramatically upgrade a high voltage power line from Colorado down to Clearview. And they’re planning on holding an open house meeting on it coming up July 14th.