As Carson City seniors prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment, many need information about coverage, plans, and options to make the best, informed decision.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce the Lions International Peace Poster Contest is now open for local entries.

The public is warmly invited to an open house at the Rural Health and Nutrition Initiative greenhouse at 175 River Road, Dayton, Nev., on Saturday, October 8 from 10am-1pm. The free event kicks off October as Farm-to-School month, an annual celebration of food education.

The Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs each month that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. Programs are offered for free and all you have to do is register online.

The American Association of University Women, Capital Branch, will feature an in-person presentation Tuesday by Ian Smith from Braver Angels, a nonprofit organization dedicated to political depolarization. All are welcome.

The Bank Saloon proudly hosts The Brother Dan Show every Monday. The local music livestream features interviews and music with local musicians and songwriters. This week the show will feature David Macias, who plays saxophone in The Jason King Band.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer, so access to screenings is critically important.

On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Carson City Wine Walk was taken over by spooky patrons wandering downtown in their funky Halloween costumes.

Gardnerville hosts their Main Street Fall Fest every year at Heritage Park, to offer families to come together to celebrate the beginning of fall.

This year, on Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. till 3 p.m., participants were having a blast walking around with their freshly built scarecrows while listening to the live entertainment, Mo'z Motley Blues, playing in the background.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Nnedi Stephens, who advocates in favor of Question 1 on the general election ballot. She will lead an hour-long discussion of the measure's merits and possible downsides. Robust audience participation will be encouraged.

Happy Friday Carson City! Let's take a look at what is happening throughout the region during our first weekend of October.

Celebrate fall and the first days of October this Saturday and Sunday in Carson City at Casino Fandango during its annual Oktoberfest.

NV Energy and the Nevada Department of Transportation are announcing brief closures of Interstate 580 between northern Carson City and Washoe Valley during the morning hours this Sunday, Oct. 2.

CARSON CITY — The Carson Farmers Market ends this Saturday, October 1. This year was a busy one with new vendors and more customers. While it's sad to see another season wrap up, it has been a very successful year.

Kyle Karrasch said, “I like to describe my art practice like that of a naturalist and a taxidermist. I collect discarded specimens from their resting place and carve into their carcasses, flaying their skins out into recognizable forms.” In his "Waste Aeon" exhibition for CCAI, Karrasch brought his sculptures made of trash into the gallery.

CARSON CITY — The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, AAUW Capital (NV) Branch, and the Brewery Arts Center, will present a series of election forums on October 7, 10, 11 and 17 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The forums are co-sponsored by the Nevada Appeal.

CARSON CITY — The League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada, in partnership with Sierra Nevada Forums, AAUW Capital (NV) Branch, and the Brewery Arts Center, will present a series of election forums on Oct. 7, 10, 11 and 17 beginning at 6 pm each night at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St in Carson City. Doors open at 5:30 pm. The forums are co-sponsored by the Nevada Appeal.

RENO — StartUpNV, a nonprofit statewide incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startup companies, is again hosting Launch Rural Nevada Pitch Day, an annual event for anyone in rural Nevada with a business idea or existing business to pitch their concept, gain expert advice, and possibly win a cash prize to help make their business real.

The acoustic trio “Sure Thing” will appear at the Bank Saloon in Carson City on Friday, Sept. 30. The lineup features local musician Brother Dan Palmer, along with long time musical collaborators Phil Prunier and Jeff Laakso. The trio has been well received at exclusive private parties over the past few years, and this is their first public showing.

Wild Horse Stage Company is excited to announce auditions for the Carson City premiere of the Broadway musical Spring Awakening.

Join us for another unique shopping experience while assisting Carson High School students. The 26th annual Carson High Holiday Craft Fair will be held Friday, Nov. 18th and Saturday, Nov. 19th at Carson High School, 1111 North Saliman Road, Carson City.

Country and Western star, Carson Chandler has graciously offered to hold a fundraiser event for the Sutro Tunnel Restoration.

By purchasing the very affordable tickets of only $20, you are not only supporting our efforts but also this incredible talent. See you all, Saturday October 15th at the Red Dog Saloon.

The Nevada Day Treasure Hunt will be retuning this year, but with a new family taking charge. From 2015 to 2021, the Mahe family took over the annual Nevada-themed treasure hunt, before turning the time-honored family-fun month-long activity into the hands of the McKee family.

World championship competitions are celebrated around the globe. But in Virginia City, such competitions are taken to levels beyond the wild and unusual, such as the International Camel and Ostrich Races earlier this month.

This weekend is yet another example with the 33rd annual World Championship Outhouse Races.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place tonight, Tuesday Sept. 27 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Items up for discussion at the school board include restorative justice, updates to the English Learner program, policies regarding sustainability and more.

The John Doe Folk Trio is the latest project from singer, songwriter, actor, poet, John Doe. He’s most known as co-founder and frontman of the LA punk band X, but his musical performances and compositions span rock, punk, country and folk music.

Flying, food, folks and fun throughout the day on Saturday, Oct. 1 beginning at 7 a.m. Hot air balloon lift starts the day followed by airplanes on display, Shine & Show with other motor vehicles, remote controlled helicopter demos, risk management training for pilots, K-9 demo, food and craft vendors, police and fire displays and more.

Carson Tahoe Health is proud to host its annual "THiNK PiNK" breast cancer awareness event. The Quad County community will gather at Red’s Old 395 Grill in Carson City on Friday, Oct. 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. in support of our neighbors and community in the fight against breast cancer and raise awareness of early detection.