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Lyon County Utilities to conduct water main flushing in Dayton's Rose Peak area

Jeff Munson — Fri, 10 May 2024 00:29:22 +0000

Event Date:

May 14, 2024 (All day)

Lyon County news release

In a systematic approach to improve water quality, Lyon County Utilities will be conducting water main flushing Tuesday and Wednesday, May 14-15 in the Rose Peak area (roughly between Flowery Avenue and Sheep Camp Road) in Dayton, Nev.

During this process, sediment that has collected on the bottom of the water mains may be stirred up causing discolored water. The sediment in the water is the result of the minerals that have settled to the bottom of the water mains during the year. The sediment is not harmful.

Please check the water in your washing machine prior to doing laundry to be sure it is running clear as the discolored water may stain light-colored clothing. You may also experience intermittent low water pressure or no pressure during this time.

Allow for 4-6 hours upon completion of flushing for water to clear up. If after this time it has not cleared, please contact Lyon County Utilities at (775) 246-6220. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival happening May 17-19 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville

Kelsey Penrose — Thu, 09 May 2024 22:40:00 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun May 19 2024 .

May 17, 2024 (All day)

May 18, 2024 (All day)

May 19, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

The 2nd annual Hot Air for Hope Balloon Festival is returning May 17-19 at Lampe Park in Gardnerville. This is a free community event that benefits the Center for Hope and Healing.

“The Center has worked to support grieving families for the past 12 years, to start the healing process as they navigate the loss of their loves ones,” a spokesperson for the event wrote. “With the help of our community, the Center for Hope and Healing is proud to offer peer support groups, free of charge, to children, teens, adults and families in Douglas, Carson, Lake Tahoe and surrounding communities.”

In addition to a number of balloons, there are several food trucks, entertainment, craft vendors, non-profit booths, and much more!

There are dozens of vendors, performers and booths, all of which can be viewed here.

Friday

On Friday, May 17 the fun begins at Lampe Park at 5 a.m. with the opening of the park, and at 6 a.m. the national anthem will be sung followed by the Flag Balloons Launch.

at 6:15 a.m., the rest of the balloons will begin to launch carrying media, veterans and first responders.

The “Fire it Up, Carson Valley!” event begins at 6 p.m. Friday at Lampe Park with the opening of food trucks and vendor booths which will remain open until 10 p.m.

Balloon pilots will begin arriving around 6:45 p.m. for a public meet and greet, and at 7:30 p.m., pilots will prepare baskets to “fire it up!” candlestick and chip shot style.

Saturday
The park will open again at 5 a.m. with food trucks on site from 5 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Arts, crafts and food booths will open at 5:30 a.m. and will also be on site until 3 p.m.

The national anthem and flag balloons launch will take place at 6 a.m., followed by the rest of the balloons launching at 6:15 a.m.

From 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., experience tethered balloons, performers and entertainment throughout the day!

Sunday

The park will open at 5 a.m. and food trucks will be on site from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m.

The national anthem and flag balloons launch will take place at 6 a.m. followed by the rest of the balloons launching at 6:15 a.m.

Weather permitting, tethered balloons will be available at 7:30 a.m.

For more information, please visit https://www.hotairforhope.com/ or follow them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hotairforhope

Mark Twain Days full festival schedule for this weekend in Carson City, Virginia City

Kelsey Penrose — Thu, 09 May 2024 19:48:00 +0000

Event Date:

Repeats every day until Sun May 12 2024 .

May 10, 2024 (All day)

May 11, 2024 (All day)

May 12, 2024 (All day)

by Kelsey Penrose

The wait is finally over. The second annual Mark Twain Days Festival returns to Carson City and Virginia City this weekend! Enjoy themed train rides, concerts, literature, book sales, kid's stories, and so much more all throughout the capital city and Virginia City.

Let's take a look at the full list of events for the weekend.

Carson City

FRIDAY MAY 10

MARK TWAIN MEDALLION MINTING
8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Nevada State Museum Ticketed Event / Kids under 17 Free

NAC’S TRAVELING EXHIBITION - GEOGRAPHICAL DIVIDES: FINDING COMMON GROUND
 9 am to 4 pm - Carson City Senior Center

CARSON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY - GUIDED TOURS
 10 am to 4 pm - Foreman-Roberts House

STORYTIME: TOM SAWYER WITH PADDLEBOAT STEAM ACTIVITY 
10:30 am to 12 pm - Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada 
Free - Does Not Include Museum Admission

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WRITING by the Silver State Storytellers
 12 to 2 pm - Comma Coffee - Ticketed Event

MARK TWAIN’S INFLUENCE ON AFRICAN AMERICANS AND SOCIETY
 12 to 1:30 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Ballroom Ticketed Event

DON KUHL: YOUR LIFE IS A STORY
12:30 to 1:30 pm - Carson City Senior Center

DR. AMY GHILIERI HISTORY OF BOOKS WORKSHOP (Hands On) 
3 to 5 pm - Western Nevada College Print Room

CONNECTIONS - SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER MCAVOY LAYNE
 5:15 to 7 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Ballroom

ELEMENTS OF WRITING WORKSHOP - SUZANNE MORGAN WILLIAMS
 5:30 to 8:30 pm - Community Arts Building Ticketed Event

MARK TWAIN PAINT AND SIP
 6:30 to 9 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Classroom Ticketed Event

LITERATURE IN THE DIGITAL AGE WITH SCOTT NEUFFER 
7:15 to 9 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Performance Hall

NEIL SIMON’S FOOLS BY PPI 
7 to 9 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Maizie Theater Ticketed Event

THE PLEASURES OF MUSIC BY THE CARSON CITY SYMPHONY
7:30 pm - Shepherd of the Sierras

HARMONIES, WESTERN WIT AND HIGH- YODELING WITH RIDERS IN THE SKY
7:30 to 10:30 pm - Nashville Social Club Ticketed Event

MARK TWAIN THEMED CRIME SCENE EXPERIENCE
 All Day - Escape 36 - Ticketed Event

SATURDAY MAY 11

MARK TWAIN MEDALLION MINTING
8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Nevada State Museum

NEVADA STATE MUSEUM FREE ADMISSION
8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Nevada State Museum

NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM FREE ADMISSION
9 am to 4:30 pm - Nevada State Railroad Museum

ELEVATING FICTION WITH POETRY BY SILVER STATE STORYTELLERS
9 am to 11 am - Comma Coffee - Ticketed Event

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF NORTHERN NEVADA FREE ADMISSION
9:30 am to 4 pm - Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada

JUMPING FROG CELEBRATION
9:30 am to 4:30 pm - Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada

OPENING DAY FOR HISTORIC NEVADA STATE PRISON TOURS
9/10/11 am, 12 pm - Nevada State Prison Ticketed Event

CARSON CITY: THEN AND NOW WITH JED BLOCK
10 am - Brewery Arts Center - Ballroom
Ticketed Event

RARE BOOK AND AUTHOR FAIR
10 am to 3 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Performance Hall

NEVADA INSPIRED SHORTS HOSTED BY JESSE JAMES ZIEGLER
10 am to 3 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Performance Hall

WAGON RIDES Featuring the Mule Stylings of Valkyrie, Svana, and Freydis
10 am to 3 pm - Brewery Arts Center
Ticketed Event

TWAIN DAYS ART FAIR
10 am to 3 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Parking Lot

FAMILY FUN SATURDAY - GRATITUDE CARDS
10 am to 3 pm - Nevada State Museum

STATE CAPITOL BUILDING TOURS FREE ADMISSION
10 am to 3 pm - Nevada State Capitol Building

CARSON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY GUIDED TOURS
10 am to 4 pm - Foreman-Roberts House

TREASURE HUNT PRESENTED BY DBA
10 am to 4 pm - Downtown Carson

PRINT MAKING WORKSHOP (Hands On)
10 to 11:30 am - Community Arts Building Ticketed Event

DBA PASSPORT ADVENTURE
11 am to 2 pm - Midtown Marketplace start

GHOST WALK: THE FABULISTS
11 am to 12:30 pm - Bob McFadden Plaza Ticketed Event

NEWSPAPER WORKSHOP
11 am to 2 pm - Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada

WRITING FOR THE SILVER SCREEN BY SILVER STATE STORYTELLERS
12 to 2 pm - Comma Coffee - Ticketed Event

FAMILY FRIENDLY LITERARY WORKSHOP
12 to 1:30 pm - Community Arts Building
Ticketed Event

OGRES-HOLM POTTERY MAKE YOUR OWN CALAVERAS FROG
12 to 6 pm - Ogres-Holm Pottery Studio

THE WIND: LIVE WITH FIL CORBETT AND MICHAEL BRANCH
12 to 2 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Ballroom Ticketed Event

FAMILY STORYTIME - THE TAIL OF TIKKI THE QUAIL
1 to 1:30 pm - Nevada State Museum

STURO ARTIST TALK AND DEMONSTRATION
1:30 to 2:30 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Exhibition Hall

FAMILY STORYTIME - THE TAIL OF TIKKI THE QUAIL
2 to 2:30 pm - Nevada State Museum

WE MUST-ACHE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A MUSTACHE PHOTO OP WITH MARK TWAIN
2:30 to 3 pm - Brewery Arts Center

RIVER AND BRIDGES: THE WAYS WE MOVE THROUGH AND TOWARD WITH GAILMARIE PAHMEIER AND COURTNEY CLIFTEN
2 to 4 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Ballroom
Ticketed Event

CARSON STREET RAGTIME BAND
4 to 6 pm - The White House

SPOKEN VIEWS COLLECTIVE
7 to 9 pm - Western Nevada College

BOW TIE BALL
6 to 9 pm - Nevada State Museum Ticketed Event

SNOWSHOE THOMPSON: SUPER HERO OF THE SIERRA NEVADA CHAUTAUQUA PERFORMANCE BY DAVID AND GAYLE WOODRUFF
6:30 to 7:30 pm - Foreman-Roberts House Ticketed Event

MARK TWAIN PAINT AND SIP
6:30 to 9 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Classroom Ticketed Event

NEIL SIMON’S FOOLS BY PPI
7 to 9 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Maizie Theater - Ticketed Event

AN EVENING OF BLUES WITH COCO MONTOYA
7:30 to 10:30 pm - Nashville Social Club Ticketed Event

MARK TWAIN THEMED CRIME SCENE EXPERIENCE
All Day - Escape 36

SUNDAY MAY 12
MARK TWAIN MEDALLION MINTING
8:30 am to 4:30 pm - Nevada State Museum Paid Admission

HISTORIC NEVADA STATE PRISON TOURS
9/10/11 am and 12 pm - Nevada State Prison Ticketed Event

CARSON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY GUIDED TOURS
10 am to 4 pm - Foreman-Roberts House

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP CREATE POETRY AND CARDS
10 to 10:45 am - Community Arts Building Ticketed Event

GHOST WALK: THE FABULISTS
11 am to 12:30 pm - Bob McFadden Plaza Ticketed Event

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP CREATE POETRY AND CARDS
11 to 11:45 am - Community Arts Building
Ticketed Event

FAMILY ART WORKSHOP CREATE POETRY AND CARDS
12 to 12:45 pm - Community Arts Building Ticketed Event

NEIL SIMON’S FOOLS BY PPI
2 to 4 pm - Brewery Arts Center - Maizie Theater - Ticketed Event

MARK TWAIN THEMED CRIME SCENE EXPERIENCE
Open at 12 to 9 pm - Escape 36 - Ticketed Event

Virginia City

FRIDAY MAY 10

MARK TWAIN PHOTO OP AND MERCHANDISE
All Day - Mark Twain Casino

PAM BREKAS SPRING ART EXHIBITION St. Mary’s Art Center

MARK TWAIN EXHIBITION St. Mary’s Art Center

LOUISE CURRAN THEATER: MARK TWAIN AND THE ARTS SLIDESHOW
St. Mary’s Art Center

TWAIN TRAIN TO VIRGINIA CITY 2:30 to 8:45 pm - V&T Railroad
Ticketed Event

MARK TWAIN DAYS ART AFTER DARK 3:30 to 7:30 pm - St. Mary’s Art Center
Ticketed Event - $20.00/Members $15.00

ART LAB: CREATE MINIATURE PAINTINGS 3:45 to 7:30 pm - St. Mary’s Art Center
Ticketed Event

VIRGINIA CITY SHUTTLES 3:30 to 7:30 pm

LIVE MUSIC BY THE OTHERS BROTHERS
4 to 7 pm - St. Mary’s Art Center

TOURS OF TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE
4:30 to 7 pm - Territorial Enterprise
Ticketed Event

LEARN ABOUT MARK TWAIN’S FORMATIVE TIME IN VIRGINIA CITY FROM HISTORIAN JOE CURTIS
5 to 7 pm - Fourth Ward School and Museum Ticketed Event - Members Free

PRINTING PRESS DEMONSTRATION Fourth Ward School and Museum

“BUCK FANSHAW’S FUNERAL” BY MARK TWAIN
READING BY MARTIN A. DAVID
5:30 pm - St. Mary’s Art Center

SATURDAY MAY 11

MARK TWAIN PHOTO OP AND MERCHANDISE
All Day - Mark Twain Casino

V&T MOTHER’S DAY TRAIN
10 am to 4:15 pm - V&T Railroad Ticketed Event

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND ON THE COMSTOCK
10 am to 4 pm - Gallery of the West

PAM BREKAS SPRING ART EXHIBITION St. Mary’s Art Center

MARK TWAIN EXHIBITION St. Mary’s Art Center

LOUISE CURRAN THEATER: MARK TWAIN AND THE ARTS SLIDESHOW
St. Mary’s Art Center

VICTORIAN TEA AND BRUNCH
12 to 2 pm - Fourth Ward School and Museum Ticketed Event

VICTORIAN HAT FASHION AND HISTORY PRESENTATIONS
12 to 2 pm - Fourth Ward School and Museum Ticketed Event

ART LAB: CREATE MINIATURE PAINTINGS
3:45 to 7:30 pm - St. Mary’s Art Center
Ticketed Event

VIRGINIA CITY SHUTTLES
3:30 to 7:30 pm - Virginia City

TOURS OF TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE
10 am to 4 pm - Territorial Enterprise Ticketed Event

ART & HISTORY EXPERIENCE
11 to 4 pm - St. Mary’s Art Center Ticketed Event - Members Free

SUNDAY MAY 12

MARK TWAIN PHOTO OP AND MERCHANDISE
All Day - Mark Twain Casino

V&T MOTHER’S DAY TRAIN
10 am to 4:15 pm - V&T Railroad Ticketed Event

CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND ON THE COMSTOCK
10 am to 4 pm - Gallery of the West

MARK TWAIN EXHIBITION - Learn more about other iconic Virginia City writers and newspapers
10 am to 5 pm - Fourth Ward School and Museum Ticketed Event

PAM BREKAS SPRING ART EXHIBITION St. Mary’s Art Center
Ticketed Event

MARK TWAIN EXHIBITION St. Mary’s Art Center
Ticketed Event

LOUISE CURRAN THEATER: MARK TWAIN AND THE ARTS SLIDESHOW
St. Mary’s Art Center
Ticketed Event

ART & HISTORY EXPERIENCE
11 to 4 pm - St. Mary’s Art Center Ticketed Event - Members Free

VIRGINIA CITY SHUTTLES
3:30 to 7:30 pm - Virginia City

ART LAB: CREATE MINIATURE PAINTINGS
3:45 to 7:30 pm - St. Mary’s Art Center
Ticketed Event

TOURS OF TERRITORIAL ENTERPRISE
10 am to 4 pm - Territorial Enterprise Ticketed Event

Looking for even more information? Visit https://visitcarsoncity.com/mark-twain-days/ or follow the festival on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/marktwaindays/

Cops and Kids on Saturday gives families chance to connect with Carson City Sheriff's Office

Jeff Munson — Thu, 09 May 2024 18:10:25 +0000

Event Date:

May 11, 2024 - 11:00am

By Kelsey Penrose

Each year, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosts an open house event as a way to connect families, deputies, non-profits and more. This year the event takes place Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Law enforcement and community organizations set up booths along East Musser Street to provide fun, interactive and educational activities and games for children and families, helping them connect with the agencies, while also promoting positive relationships between law enforcement and the community as a whole,” according to the sheriff’s office.

Cops and Kids Sheriff’s Open House was started by Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong as part of the community policing efforts implemented by his administration and has grown into a highly anticipated community event for children and their families.

The event each year is vital to the relationships between the sheriff’s office and the community, said Furlong.

“The relationship that our children have with our officers is critical to our environment, especially in our schools,” Furlong said. “That relationship is being built with our School Resource Officers but that extends to all the other officers along with the resources we have available through our partnerships with nonprofits such as Ron Wood, the Boys and Girls Club, and more. This is a single spot for parents to bring kids meet officers and meet the nonprofits that serve our community.”

Various law enforcement departments including the K9 Unit, SWAT, traffic, and detectives will be available and children will have the opportunity to engage with patrol cars, SWAT vehicles, patrol cars, and more.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is located at 911 E. Musser St.

Nevada State Police identify northern California man who died in I-80 crash in Fernley

Jeff Munson — Thu, 09 May 2024 18:09:32 +0000

Nevada State Police has identified a Northern California man who died in a fatal crash last month on I-80 in Fernley.

Joshua Fitzgerald, a 31-year-old man from Mount Shasta, Calif., died from injuries from the crash that happened April 16. He died later on April 24, according to Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division.

The preliminary investigation indicates that a gray 2013 Dodge Ram was traveling eastbound on the IR80 in the far left (number one) travel lane near Mile Marker 53.

The driver of the Dodge Ram steered to the right causing the Dodge to travel from the number one travel lane through the number two travel lane. The Dodge overturned multiple times and came to rest on its roof between the two travel lanes.

An orange 2024 Freight-liner towing an enclosed trailer was traveling eastbound on IR80 near mile marker 53 in the number two travel lane.

The Freightliner attempted to avoid the overturned Dodge by braking and left steering. The front right of the Freightliner struck the side of the Dodge. The Dodge rotated clockwise and came to rest on its roof facing southbound in the right shoulder dirt area. The Freightliner came to rest in the far left (number one) travel lane.

The driver of the Dodge Ram, Joshua Fitzgerald, was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries. Fitzgerald died of his injuries on April 24, 2024.

Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Northern Command West M.I.R.T (Multidisciplinary Investigation and Reconstruction Team) is investigating this crash.

The Nevada Highway Patrol Northern Command West has investigated 8 fatal crashes resulting in 10 fatalities thus far in 2024.

Carson High School to host first Art Expo featuring student work

Jeff Munson — Thu, 09 May 2024 17:46:27 +0000

Event Date:

May 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Carson City School District

Carson High School will host its First Annual Art Expo, showcasing the talents of its student artists in photography, graphic design, drawing, painting and ceramics Thursday, May 16, from 5-7 p.m.

In addition to viewing and appreciating the incredible artwork, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from graduating seniors who will be receiving a Fine Arts seal for visual arts on their diploma. The students will offer short presentations beginning at 6:30 p.m., sharing their inspiration and process behind their pieces.

Following the public opening, students and employees will have the chance to view the artwork during school hours the following week. This is an opportunity for the entire school community to come together and celebrate the creativity and talent of these young artists.

The Art Expo would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the art teachers at Carson High School including Mrs. Ababio, Mrs. Kuniya, Mrs. McCraw, Mr. Theilen and Mrs. Wacker. Their guidance and support have helped to nurture and develop the artistic abilities of their students.

The event is 5 to 7 p.m., May 16 at the CHS High Tech Center, 1111 North Saliman Road, Carson City.

Carson City sheriff's deputies make arrests for carrying concealed knife, warrants

Jeff Munson — Thu, 09 May 2024 17:15:52 +0000

A 40-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of carrying a concealed knife without a permit, a gross misdemeanor offense, and misdemeanor disturbing the peace, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

According to the report, a deputy responded to the area of East William and I-580 regarding a subject brandishing a knife.

The man had a knife in his possession and frightened a female at a crosswalk. He didn't threaten the female with the knife but startled her with the way he was holding it, the report states. Dispatch advised the man was on William Street waving a large knife around. He held up traffic briefly, and waved the knife while he was walking, the report states.

Officers located the man, who has a history of mental health problems. He continued walking, refusing to stop. The man then dropped the knife on a pile of items and continued walking. Other officers arrived and a perimeter was formed. He was located and placed into handcuffs.

According to the report, he rambled words and appeared to be disoriented due to mental health issues. He had in his possession multiple concealed weapons in his pockets, including a kitchen knife, a 10-inch nail spike, garden sheers and an empty bottle of sulfuric acid. Total bail amount listed, $3,637.

In other arrests:
— A 29-year-old woman was booked into Carson City Jail for four felony warrants out of Carson City and Lyon County.

Cristina Jurez was taken into custody after being transported to Carson City from a jail where she was previously in custody. The warrants for failure to appear. No bail hold for the Carson City warrant, $5,000 for the warrants out of Lyon County.

— A 44-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor outside agency warrant issued out of Dayton Township. Bail: $280 cash.

— A 49-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor department of alternative sentencing violation. He had a "no alcohol" clause. He provided a preliminary breath test of .393. He was arrested for DAS violation. Bail: $3,000 cash.

— A 31-year-old South Lake Tahoe man was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor warrant alleging violation of a suspended sentence. Bail: $3,000.

— All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

Sierra area fishing report: Spring brings plenty of opportunities, plus kids fishing derby

Jeff Munson — Thu, 09 May 2024 16:22:04 +0000

By Doug Busey, aka 'Mac The Naw'

Hello fellow anglers. Depending on where you were for the opening day season, the waters were high on the rivers and some lakes still had not iced out yet. But yet the strangest thing about it was. There were about half of the expected anglers that ventured out. I noticed the campgrounds were only half full.

But then we did have some of that early season crazy weather that is just like this week. Snow last weekend, and here we are up in the 80's this weekend. Now before we get to our fishing report, I want to remind all about the Free Kids Fishing Derby that is returning to Lampe Park in Gardnerville June 1-2.

The derby is free to all kids aged 3 to 12 years old. There will also be a session on Saturday at 2:30 for special needs children (adults) for all ages with disabilities. This means there will be no age limit for participants in this session. There is pre-registration needed to participate in the derby.

But as in past years, no child will be turned away. To register, you can stop by A J Stove's 1267 Highway 395 in Gardnerville, Nev. Or at Accolades Trophies at 1532 Highway 395 Gardnerville.

The other option is to go on the derby website at DCNVKidsFishingDerby.org. There you can view the time and dates for each session, print out a registration form for the kids as well as register to become a volunteer for this great two-day event.

Now for those that would like to donate a raffle prize or become a donor, the website will give you all the information. All donors will be recognized verbally during the event, or you can purchase a banner to be hung on the orange fence surrounding the derby.

Also a reminder that the Kids Fishing Derby inc. is a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of Nevada, is exempt under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions to the Derby are tax deductible. A win-win for all. Each child that participates will be allowed a 2 fish limit, and given a special gate prize. Additional prizes will be awarded for the big fish winners of each session, as well as for any tagged fish caught throughout the derby.

Raffle tickets are available at AJ's stoves and Accolades Trophies as well as during the derby for $2 each, or 6 for $10. This year's grand prizes include a tandem fishing kayak, a trip for 4 with Tahoe Sportfishing or a gift certificate for $300 from Sportsmans Warehouse. Plus, there will be over 100 other prizes given throughout the derby days. Need not be present to win. If you need any more information on the Lampe Park Kids Fishing Derby, you can email them directly at KFDVollunteers@aol.com. I hope to see you at the event.

Now for your fishing report.

CAPLES LAKE: The lake is now showing some open waters along the edges. No more ice fishing for this season. But if you haven't seen it yet. go to ABC10 Youtube channel for Bartells Backroads to see how we pulled a 10 pound mac through an 8 inch hole. The area received 18 inches of snow last weekend so use caution along the edges of the lake. The Caples Lake Resort is open for cabin and lodge room rentals. When the lake thaws a little more around the edges is a great time to throw some flies or a small gold Kastmaster for those larger feeding browns and macs. For more information, stop by the Caples Lake resort.

WOODS LAKE: Sill closed due to snow.

RED LAKE: The lake is thawing fast and has some thin areas around the edge. Ice fishing is over for the season.

BURNSIDE LAKE: Road is closed due to snow.

BLUE LAKES: As of this week. The road is still closed at the first gate.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: The campground is closed. I talked with BLM and they have removed the damaged trees from the fire. They are working on the electrical and water lines right now, then to the reconstruction of the restrooms. There is a possibility they may open later in the season. But they are asking everyone to stay out of the campground area due to safety concerns. The CDFW planted the lake with catchable rainbow trout. Anglers have reported doing well with Powerbait or inflated nightcrawlers.

CARSON RIVER WEST FORK ALPINE COUNTY: The water was running at 300 cfm and the fishing was good too slow. Most anglers were using night crawlers with a small pinch weight. Small spinners have also produced some nice fish.

CARSON RIVER EAST FORK ALPINE COUNTY: On the opener I saw a few angler with rainbows up to 4 pounds. The average fish were in the 14 to 16 inch range. Most were caught on a nightcrawler ro power eggs and a couple pinch weights. The river was running at 1050 cfm and calmed down a little to 825 cfm as of this week. The water is stained but still has a good bit of clarity.

Bradley and Chloe Brubaker from Orangevale, Calif., caught a nice 2.5 lb rainbow in front o the Carson River Resort using a nightcrawler. Fishing has been good along the river from Hangman's Bridge to the second bridge. For more information or to get your picture taken for this report, stop by the Carson River Resort.

MARKLEEVILLE CREEK: The river was running high on the opener but has calmed down a little. Two anglers I talked with caught trout up to 6 lbs using a pinch weight and mice tails.

SILVER CREEK: The river has settled down and was running about 300 cfm with clarity. I spoke to a couple anglers that fished with salmon eggs and caught a few nice trout in the 13 to 15 inch class.

TOPAZ LAKE: The lake level has started to come down a few feet over the last week or two. Fishing has been good for early morning anglers trolling flashers followed by a worm or a #1 needlefish lure. Some anglers have just been trolling a Panther Martin or a Roostertail behind the boat. When you troll spinners, I recommend using a small ball bearing snap swivel so as not to twist your line. A regular snap swivel will not work as well. Shore anglers have done fair on the California side using green or salmon peach powerbait. The east side by the Douglas County campground area still has most of its real estate under water.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR: The lake level is up and the fishing has been good for shore and boat anglers. Many anglers have been anchoring up at rainbow point with nightcrawlers. While other anglers have been trolling rapalas on the south end of the lake. Many limits of rainbows have been coming out, but I have not heard of any browns being caught as yet. The Bridgeport Marina is open for RV and tent camping and boat rentals and launching. I talked with Chase Pasley from the Marina a few weeks ago, and he has been hard at work extending power to most of the camp areas on the lake side of the campground. For more information, stop by the Bridgeport Marina.

JUNE LAKE AREA REPORT: Having fished here just once on Opener we don’t have a track record to gauge how it’ll fish in the coming days and weeks. So, for what it’s worth.We got 12 that day including a couple Cutthroats with one at 18” while using a variety of floating baits and some lure tossing. Those baits include (as they do throughout the season) Salmon Peach and Garlic (that’s the light green that’s simply named Garlic) Powerbait, Mice Tails, Garlic Pinched Crawlers, and a nightcrawler under a bobber. After trying them all early the Garlic Powerbait turned out to work the best. That’s what you want to do. Try several types and usually one becomes the go to which can change from day to day.

Fish stockings: Fish and Wildlife typically stocks the June Lake Loop Lakes every other week in May and increases to every week after Memorial Day as long as all their hatcheries are operating. Along with those, additional stockings of larger Rainbow Trout from Oregon are put in by Mono County, the June Lake Loop Monster Trout Fund, and the Marinas prior to Opener and major Summer holiday weekends.

Upper Owens River above Benton crossing: Big Cutthroats have started to move up from Lake Crowley this week. Not too many yet but a good start to what we hope is a good run peaking mid-month. Until the numbers increase these rascals are tough to fish as they make their way up.

Our approach is to work upstream in the morning nymph fishing the deep bends and cut banks for any Cutts that may stop to rest or feed. During this we’re getting smaller Browns and Rainbows and also seeing what those big Cutts are up to.

When those numbers hopefully come up we continue nymphing in the morning then switch to streamers in the afternoon casting downstream in the shallower runs while avoiding the actively spawning Cutthroats. Or we’ll throw on a Caddis or BWO to get some smaller browns and rainbows.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. I hope to see you on the waters soon. If you get a picture of your catch, send it to editor@carsonnow.org. I will see you at the Lampe Park Kids Fishing Derby on Sunday, June 2. Just listen for the one with the big mouth and a microphone. Good fishin' and tight lines.

Carson City yoga center invites community to second Self-Care Wellness Fair

Thu, 09 May 2024 00:08:12 +0000

By Patt Quinn-Davis

Following a capacity community turnout in March, Grassroots Yoga Center is offering its second Self-Care Wellness Fair Saturday, May 18. The center is located at 195 E. Winnie Lane.

“We want to bring different teachers and healers together so the community can find whatever it is they need in their self care,” said center owner Emilee Riggin.

A variety of instructors will present practices, including foundations of yoga, other health practices, meditation and Reiki.

“It’s a great opportunity for people who have any interest in yoga and meditation to come down and try a collection of different practices that promote well-being,” Riggin said.

The day is scheduled in three sessions that will include restorative, vinyasa and empowerment yoga; meditation offerings in stress and anxiety, and chakra meditation; and a talk on health and wellness. Closing the day will be the unique presentation of a sound bath by Michelle Brown, which uses the vibrations of crystal singing bowls to provide deep relaxation for those attending.

The day begins with an opening ceremony for the community event at 8 a.m. and will continue until 1:40 p.m.

Those attending will enjoy various snacks, a chance to visit booths of some of the presenters and to meet many of the instructors of Grassroots Yoga Center.

A donation of $20 is suggested. The center has yoga mats, blocks and blankets, although those attending may also bring their own. Wear comfortable clothes. Because of the success of the first March event, it is suggested that those interested register ASAP. To register and for more information, go to www.grassrootsyogacenter.com.

Carson City elementary school hits home run with Junior Giants Initiative

Jeff Munson — Wed, 08 May 2024 22:15:04 +0000

Carson City School District

Students at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City were swinging for success with their participation in the San Francisco Giants Junior Giants initiative. The free, non-competitive and innovative baseball program for boys and girls ages 5-13, focuses on education, health and bullying prevention, providing a holistic approach to community sports.

Fritsch Elementary was the only school in the state of Nevada to participate in the program.

The program not only promotes physical activity but also fosters teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship among young participants. Additionally, the initiative granted the school a curriculum (social and emotional learning SEL based), equipment and a bat and ball for every single student at Fritsch.

“Getting a personal bat and ball from the San Francisco Giants adds an extra touch of excitement and connection to the sport and for our students,” said Bethany Henry-Herman, physical education teacher at Fritsch Elementary. “It's wonderful to see organizations like the Junior Giants Foundation investing in the next generation of athletes and community leaders, within our students here at Fritsch Elementary School.”

The generosity of the San Francisco Giants in gifting every single student at Fritsch Elementary their own bat and ball is remarkable, especially considering the diverse socioeconomic backgrounds of the students, she continued.

“Providing each student with a personal bat and ball not only removes financial barriers but also ensures that every child has the opportunity to practice and play the sport, regardless of their circumstances,” Henry-Herman said. “Moreover, the fact that the Junior Giants summer camps are free, further underscores the organization's commitment to accessibility and inclusion. It's heartwarming to see such meaningful support for the students of Fritsch Elementary, empowering them to pursue their passion for baseball and softball.”

At the conclusion of the Junior Giants initiative, Fritsch Elementary students dressed in orange or SF Giants gear for an assembly where they reviewed what they had learned over the course of the program. To show appreciation and thanks, they also made a banner to share as part of a photo. After the assembly, and much to their surprise, all the students were awarded a free bat and ball.