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The Carson City School District will be holding its upcoming School Board meeting Tuesday, May 28 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street, beginning at 6 p.m.

On the docket are the Superintendent’s Report, which will discuss the following:

Heading into Thursday, May 23, 2019 we ask: Can you feel it? Yes, the Memorial Day holiday is nearly here and we may even get a weather break or four in between expected showers through the weekend, forecasters say. Activities and events to round out this third Thursday of the month include a meet and greet of Carson City Library candidates at Adams Hub for Innovation, a day hike, a bicycle cruise on the west side of the capital city, a Lunch and Learn Workshop for local nonprofit organizations, a chamber luncheon focusing on mental health, a GOP meeting, art showings, live music and more. Here's what's happening:

LAKE TAHOE, Nev. — Take a leisurely, two-hour walk around Spooner Lake, home to over 100 species of colorful wildflowers. Learn plant names, their uses, habitats and enjoy their beauty.

More than 100 people joined NARAL Pro-Choice Nevada (National Abortion Rights Action League) in a rally Tuesday at the Nevada State Legislature to support Senate Bill 179, also called the “Trust Nevada Women Act.” In a time when abortion is being outlawed in several states around the country, Nevada instead went in the opposite direction with SB 179, securing a woman’s right to choose.

NEW WASHOE CITY, Nev. — June events at Washoe Lake State Park include stargazing, a wildflower walk, birdwatching, a full moon hike and fish printing.

A new “upcycle” corner has made its debut in Carson City’s FISH thrift store at the corner of Carson and Long streets. And FISH is asking the community to help name this corner of the store for a chance at a prize.

A 33-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for possession of a controlled substance and a violation of suspended sentence warrant, a sheriff's deputy said.

Heading into the middle of the work week, Wednesday, May 22, there's no short supply of places to go and things to do around Carson City. Sure you may want to pull out your parkas or sweaters for the day. All the more reason to take in those rays of sunshine when the clouds break. A walk through the capitol grounds is always a blessing and treat, no matter the weather or your politics. So enjoy. Here's what's ahead:

A patch of morning light lays on the hills near Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City on Tuesday morning.

Cool, showery weather, with periods of steadier precipitation, will continue into the Memorial Day weekend. However, snow levels are forecast to rise above 7,500 feet from Wednesday evening onward for diminishing snowfall impacts in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency invites the public to an open house covering the initial stages of the US 50, South Shore Community Revitalization Project.

Vivekananthan Yatheepan of Carson City has been accepted into the Peace Corps and will depart for Moldova on June 3 to begin training as an organizational development volunteer.

Four finalists have been selected for the position of director of the Carson City Library. The public will have an opportunity to meet the candidates and provide feedback to the hiring committee during a meet and greet Thursday.

CARSON CITY — The Desert Gardeners announced the winner of a beautiful garden-themed quilt raffled during a fundraiser to benefit The Greenhouse Project during its May meeting on Thursday, May 16.

NEW WASHOE CITY, Nev. — Experience the stellar night sky at Washoe Lake State Park. The Northern Nevada Astronomy Group will have various sizes of telescopes available for viewing stars, planets, and other wonders of the galaxy. A short presentation about astronomy will be given while it gets dark enough for the telescopes. Participants should bring a jacket, red light if possible (red light does not negatively affect night vision), and a lawn chair.