By Arianna Schmidt

  • Face painting was in high demand with high school volunteers taking requests from young students.
    Face painting was in high demand with high school volunteers taking requests from young students.
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    The “Activity Report Card” kept kids on track to the next activity as they made their way through the event.
  • Carson High School football players and cheer squad helped at game stations during the event.
    Carson High School football players and cheer squad helped at game stations during the event.
  • Live music provided on stage by the Carson City Symphony Youth Strings and Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players.
    Live music provided on stage by the Carson City Symphony Youth Strings and Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players.
  • Corn-hole was one of the many interactive games provided by the sponsors.
    Corn-hole was one of the many interactive games provided by the sponsors.
  • Participants beat the heat by purchasing Scoup's Ice Cream in between activity stops on their game cards.
    Participants beat the heat by purchasing Scoup’s Ice Cream in between activity stops on their game cards.

The buzz of excited students filled the air on Bob McFadden Plaza Saturday in downtown Carson City during the Back-to-School Bash sponsored by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club and Carson City Cultural Commission.

The all-school ages event included prizes, a raffle and live music. Students could stock up on school supplies while making their way through various games and activities.

Students began with a bingo-like card that was stamped each time they visited a booth. A variety of booths had games like corn-hole, hopscotch and basketball as well as information regarding after-school programs for the upcoming year.