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Dallas Burrow to Perform at Nashville Social Club on August 5

Join Us for a Night of Soulful, Texas Americana Music

Carson City, Nevada - On August 5th, the Nashville Social Club in Carson City welcomes breakout Texas singer-songwriter Dallas Burrow live in concert.

The Karson Kruzers non-profit organization was developed in 1985 by B.J. Barnhurst and his friends. The group wanted to allow everybody that loved their car a chance to put it in a real car show, even if it didn’t run.

Applicants sought for AmeriCorps service in Nevada

The nonprofit Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties (HCC) is currently recruiting for part time and full time AmeriCorps members to help make a difference in rural Nevada communities by teaching financial literacy to children, teens and adults. AmeriCorps is a national program that connects individuals and organizations to help communities tackle challenges and improve lives and communities.

Andy and Cassi Selders, owners of Blue Pebbles, a family-owned business in South Lake Tahoe, California, donated 70 box fans to the Carson City Senior Center on Thursday.

On Saturday, July 29 the Messy Kids Art School in Carson City will be hosting its first ever Back-to-School Kickoff.

Kids and grown ups alike will enjoy local vendors including Lambchop and Schnooks, Lazy Littles Closet, Carson Valley Kids, CAAST-Learning Center, Feel Good Foods, and a back to school photo booth will be provided by the Art of Life Photography.

Happy Friday, Carson City! As the temperature stays in the high 90s, make sure to stay hydrated and find something fun to do with your family this weekend. Here’s a few events you may be interested in.

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the extreme-value grocery retailer, launched its 13th Annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive, to combat food insecurity and support families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities throughout America. From June 28 to July 31, 2023, Carson City Grocery Outlet is teaming up with The Northern Nevada Dream Center, to collect cash donations in-store and online.

The next Carson City School Board meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Robert Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Head on down to the Brewery Art Center's Exhibition Hall now through Sept. 17 to visit the "Seed of the Movement" art history display.

Thursday night, deputies were dispatched to a suspicious suspect near a local ranching supply store who was reportedly talking to himself and "asking for people," according to the report.

When deputies arrived on scene, they located a small fire that was being fueled by brush.

The Douglas County Community Health Clinic—along with the Douglas County School District—invites parents/guardians to bring their children to the Back-To-School immunization clinic to receive all routine childhood vaccines. The event will be held Thursday, July 27, 2023 from noon-5 p.m. behind the Douglas County Community Center in Gardnerville (1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville, NV 89410).

The FISH student housing project on North Carson Street is nearing competition. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will get an update on the project and learn about how the community can help at the next club meeting.

The public is invited to attend the meeting on Tuesday, July 25th, at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Carson City Supervisors recently rejected a recommendation from the city's Growth Management Commission that would have designated a portion of available building permits specifically for affordable housing units.

The proposal would have increased growth allocations by 3 percent, with 2 percent for market-rate housing and 1 percent set aside for affordable housing starts specifically targeting workforce housing.

While Mayor Lori Bagwell cited her denial in language and definition concerns, Supervisor Maurice White stated that Carson City “has enough affordable housing.”

Thanks to the efforts of a small but extremely dedicated group of Catmandu volunteers as well as some amazing volunteers and donations from the community, the makeover at Catmandu is proceeding at a steady pace. We have made real progress and the place is looking great!

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, the first nonprofit organization dedicated to providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to the pets of individuals experiencing homelessness, celebrated its 15 year anniversary Thursday with a facility tour and ribbon cutting hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce.

The 36th annual "Run What Cha Brung" car show — a summer favorite for more than 30 years among Northern Nevada classic vehicle and hot rod enthusiasts — returns this weekend to Mills Park in Carson City, July 21-22.

Sierra Nevada Realtors will host its 7th annual Cornhole’s Best for Hopefest tournament Friday, August 11 in Carson City.

Sponsorships and team sign-ups are currently available, with proceeds from the event going to support local cancer patients through SNR’s partnership with Carson Tahoe Health.

Carson City Supervisors voted Thursday to bar Carson City Save Marts from selling liquor at their locations after it was determined that the corporation, which operates three stores including FoodMaxx within the capital city, has been operating without a valid liquor manager for the past 15 months.

Park Home Ranch 80's Party

Get ready to travel back in time to the 80s at Park Home Ranch's upcoming party on Saturday, July 22, from 7 to 10 p.m. Break out your neon spandex, leg warmers, and blue eyeshadow, and join us for an unforgettable night of fun, music, and dancing.

VIRGINIA CITY — Don't miss the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum's 6th Annual “Steppin' Back in Time” fundraiser event: A Steampunk Soiree! Join us as we "step back" to the 1860’s -1890’s — a time of invention and innovation as we explore the marvels of technology and many ‘firsts’ that sprung up from the Comstock mining.