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Breezy and cool conditions are on the way as we look ahead to Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. Events lined around the capital city area include art workshops and showings, a "scary makeup" class in time for Halloween at the Carson Nugget, a luncheon with Congressman Mark Amodei hosted by the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce, family story time at the Carson City Library, a women's safety meeting, Salsa dancing and more. Enjoy the day.

Heading into Wednesday, Oct. 2 events lined up include Coffee with a Cop at Comma Coffee, Walk and Bike to School Day, a public meeting to discuss stormwater rates, art workshops and showings, a Bee City USA meeting at Greenhouse Garden Center, the first gathering of Women Seeking Safety classes at the Salvation Army, family story time at the library, presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren at the Carson City MAC, Salsa dancing and more.

Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused counseling model to help people attain safety from trauma and/or substance abuse. It focuses on coping skills to help you become more safe in your relationships, thinking and actions.

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to get hot again today with a high of 93, but don’t worry, as we get out further into the week the weather will turn more autumnal with highs in the 70s. It could be the last hot day for a while, at least until a freak 90s+ hot day in November followed by a week long blizzard, so enjoy it while it’s here!

Today on the docket we have the farmers market, a Celtic fair at Dangberg Ranch, craft shows, and more! Check below to see the events throughout the weekend:

Saturday, September 14

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region packed with excitement over the next three days. Events include the Silver State Art Festival at Fuji Park, suicide awareness walks in Carson City, a Celtic faire at Dangberg Home Ranch, the ninth annual Edible Pedal bike ride at Bowers Mansion, train rides in Virginia City and much more!

Several hundred made their way Wednesday evening to the 9-11 Memorial at Mills Park for a remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorists attacks on American soil, paying tribute to those who lost their lives with words, song, prayer and hope.

Thursday Night Cruise will be having a Car Show on Sept. 14 at The Salvation Army’s 911 E. 2nd St. Carson City location to benefit The Salvation Army Building Fund.

The show is open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, place plus Best Show Awards, food, music and more.

Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a hot, sunny summer day in the capital city with a high of 94. We’ve got a ton of great events to attend, so make sure to bring some sunscreen!

Here’s what we have planned for the rest of the weekend:

Saturday, August 3

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days, including Hot August Nights Kickoff Rallies in Virginia City, history walks at Mormon Station Park, pickleball at the Carson City MAC, concerts at the Brewery Arts Center and TJ’s Corral, a Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride and more!

The Salvation Army is holding school supply drives at approximately 3,000 locations across the country, including Saturday, August 3 at the Walmart store in Gardnerville.

The Thursday Night Carson City Cruise winner goes to Bonnie with her 1955 Chevy Bel Air. The event was held at Hooten Tire Company and featured an award presentation to Bonnie by the owner and daughter of Hooten Tire.

Editor's Note: The 11th annual Concert Under the Stars, a benefit for The Greenhouse Project, is this Wednesday at Eagle Valley Golf Course in Carson City and features a legendary headliner lineup of Poco, Firefall and Pure Prairie League. This article from June highlights organizations that benefit from the concert fundraiser, including the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.

When families come to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, they are typically in desperate conditions.
“We see 80 percent of our clients in the last couple of weeks of the month,” explained Joyce Buckingham, executive director. “They have reached the end of their SNAP benefits or their social security or other benefits.”

Good day Carson City. Today is Monday, June 17, 2019. We're off and running into a week filled with activities and a weekend that promises to deliver. The forecast calls for sunny weather and a high near 90, making it another beautiful day around the capital city. Enjoy.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be mayoral aspirant Aaron Sims. He will expound upon his vision for Carson City and what he hopes to achieve if elected as the city's next mayor.

When families come to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center in Carson City, they are typically in desperate conditions.

“We see 80 percent of our clients in the last couple of weeks of the month,” explained Joyce Buckingham, executive director. “They have reached the end of their SNAP benefits or their social security or other benefits.”

April was an action packed month as several Carson High School clubs put on The Friendship Ball, A Night Under the Big Top Father Daughter Ball, and The Greatest Show on Earth 2019 Prom. Even more amazing than the dances are the students behind the scenes who, with the guidance of Leadership Adviser Ann Britt and FBLA Adviser Angila Golik, transformed the CHS Big Gym so that all visitors, young and old alike, would think they had walked into a beautiful dream.

Miranda grew up in Carson City, went to Carson High School, lived a normal childhood. She is the second oldest of four siblings, and grew up with loving parents. But her life changed forever when she became addicted to drugs.

Her mother, Kristi, has been fighting to keep her daughter alive since then, facing numerous near-death scares.

For a registration form for this car show, please contact Bill at thurs.nightcruise@charter.net or download from www.carsoncity.salvationarmy.org website.

Please support this car show as the Carson City Salvation Army has helped this community with there heart filled generosity. As we should help them in our support for helping Carson City community. Thank you.

Thursday Night Cruise Car Show, benefiting the Salvation Army, will be held Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 at the Salvation Army offices, 911 E. Second Street between Harbin and Pratt avenues, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. Pre-registration cost is $20 a day of registration costs $25.

Awards for first, second, third place and Best of Show will be presented at 2 p.m.

The event will feature food, music, a 50/50 raffle and Chinese raffle with door prizes.

The car show will help with the Salvation Army's building fund. All vehicles are welcomed and motorcycles, too.

UPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.

CARSON CITY — Carson High School will host a Division 1 Signing Ceremony for two student athletes in the gym at 11 a.m. this Friday, January 25. Jill Beglin will be signing with St. Johns University for Golf and Abby Pradere will sign with the University of San Francisco for Track.

So much media attention is given to shopping this time of year, and area small business advocates have been encouraging folks to shop locally during the holiday season.

But don't stop there.

CARSON CITY AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES- The Salvation Army is collecting Christmas Toys for disadvantaged children. As this year’s campaign finishes up the Army is running short on gifts for middle school and high school boys and girls.

For the third straight year, MJ’s Sports Bar in Carson City is winner of the Battle of the Bars Toy Drive for the Salvation Amy, with patrons and employees having collected 145 toys.

CARSON CITY — The Salvation Army will be providing a Christmas food basket to families and individuals in need and toys for children 0-17 years old. All those wishing to receive assistance must register either Thursday or Friday.

UPDATE: 6:18PM: Salvation Army Cpt. Mark Cyr has reported 344 turkeys were donated during today's 21st annual Turkey Drop. Monetary donations today amounted to $8,693.

"We're very happy with the results of the drive and the continued support from the community," Cyr said.
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The parking lot at the Max Casino, 900 South Carson Street in Carson City, is site of this year's Salvation Army Turkey Drop, going all day Friday until 6 p.m.

Welcome to the last day of this work week. It is Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, which means it is Salvation Army's annual Turkey Drop Drive. Pick up a frozen turkey and drop it off at Max Casino, where your effort will help a local family enjoy Thanksgiving. Also today is the 24th CHS Holiday Craft Fair, which begins tonight and continues Saturday. Also tonight begins the last weekend of "Mamma Mia!" at the Carson City Community Center. Read on, there's more.

Save Mart and FoodMaxx grocery stores have launched a fundraiser to collect monetary donations for The Salvation Army and its relief efforts in Butte County, Calif., affected by Camp Fire.

Shoppers can donate any amount at checkout and 100 percent of the proceeds will aid local victims. The donation will be printed on the receipt, so shoppers have a record of their tax deductible donation.

All Save Mart and FoodMaxx grocery stores in California and Northern Nevada are participating in this fundraiser, including those locations around Carson City.

The death toll continues to climb and the number of homes and structures destroyed grows from the Camp Fire wildfire in Paradise, Calif. Fires are also raging in Southern California. Here are a few ways you can help.

The Salvation Army serving Carson City and Douglas County is in need of turkeys for needy families in the area this holiday season and will host its annual turkey drop this Friday at Max Casino.