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Spring plants available at Washoe Valley state nursery; plus Mother's Day plant sale in Carson City

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 23:11:56 +0000

By JoAnne Skelly

Nevada Division of Forestry state nursery is open for business beginning Thursday, May 9. When we first bought our home in 1988 with its 2.5 acres, there were some poplars, pines, blue spruce, willows, and grass, but little else. I soon discovered the state nursery and filled the yard with flowering shrubs and other plants. I added lilacs, sand cherries, golden and Nevada currants, sumacs, Apache plumes, and incense cedars.

Our lot size met their one-acre minimum requirement. In addition, since my goal was to enhance the environment for birds and other wildlife, I met their criteria of what their plants can be used for. I knew that their native and adapted plants, although small on purchase, would actually quickly outgrow much larger containerized plants. NDF grows plants for Nevada in Nevada, and they are hardy.

The purpose of NDF’s state nursery program is to provide native or adapted plants to help private landowners as well as public land management agencies put in conservation plantings for windbreaks, shelter belts, erosion control, food and cover for wildlife, post-fire restoration, and riparian restoration.

Plants purchased at the nursery must be used for these purposes rather than simply as landscaping materials. To buy at the nursery, a lot must be one acre or more in size or combined with a next-door neighbor so both lots combined to one or more acres. In addition, the property must be outside the designated urban area of Carson City or in unincorporated areas of other counties.

Perhaps you have a slope that needs erosion controlled. NDF can guide you on picking plants that will work and give you advice on how to plant and grow them. Do you need a windbreak? They can help you do that successfully too. Do you want to enhance wildlife habitat with travel corridors, nesting sites, food, and escape cover? You can get the right plants at NDF.

The Nursery, located at 885 Eastlake Boulevard in east Washoe Valley, opens Thursday, May 9 through Saturday, May 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. After May 11, they will only be open on Thursdays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. through June.

For a plant list go to washoenursery@forestry.nv.gov. Prices of their larger sized stock are a 1-gallon is $9, a 2-gallon is $17.50, and a 5-gallon is $22.75. They do sell smaller stock as well. They will take your empty growing containers except for 6-packs, flats, or trays.

Editor's Note: Also noteworthy is the annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale on Saturday, May 11 at The Greenhouse Project in Carson City, located behind Carson High School at 1111 Saliman Road.

Participants will be able to select a number of nursery plants ranging from vegetables and fruits to landscape plants, all grown specifically to adhere to our high desert climate.

All proceeds from the plant sale support The Greenhouse Project, which provides educational opportunities for both students and community members while growing organically-grown produce for those in need within our community.

In addition to the plant sale, there will also be craft vendors, face painting, a raffle and more. The fun begins at 8 a.m. and continues through 2 p.m. For more information, including how to become a vendor or a volunteer go here.

— JoAnne Skelly is Associate Professor & Extension Educator, Emerita, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. She can be reached at skellyj@unr.edu.

Pine Nuts: Mark Twain Days 3-day festival returns to Carson City beginning Friday

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 22:50:46 +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 McAvoy Layne

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!

You can also check out the official Mark Twain Days lineup, events, activities and more in this 24-page program here, which can also be found at the BAC and other favorite places.

The driving force behind last year’s Inaugural Mark Twain Days, my hero, Debra Soule, has handed the reins to Nevada Arts & Culture Program Manager, Eric Brooks, and the BAC’s Valerie Moore. You might want to pass along this year’s Mark Twain Days mementoes to your grandkids, as they will be worth their weight in gold come 2124.

Last year everybody sported a mustache, even the ladies. This photo above captured many of us in time.

When I returned home from last year’s extravaganza I slept face down in my white suit for 12 hours.

So what might Mark Twain have to say?

“At last we disembarked in the Silver-Land, Nevada. This was in August of 1861, and back then, Carson City was the most uninhabitable place on earth. Nothing grew there; even the birds when they flew over, carried their own provisions. But we climbed into the foothills and looked back on Carson City nestled in that flat sandy desert, and surrounded by such prodigious mountains that they seemed to expand your soul, until you felt yourself spreading into a colossus, and in that instant, you were seized with a burning desire to stretch forth your hand, put Carson in your pocket, and walk off with it.”

Somewhat retired now, I hope to visit as many events as possible to shake a few hands, slap a few backs, and thank everybody I can for honoring the Father of America’s Literature, who took his pen name right there in Carson City. That pen name would appear the next day in Virginia City’s Territorial Enterprise as the byline, Mark Twain.

“The publisher of the Enterprise, Joe Goodman told me when I hired on, ‘Sam you have but one responsibility here. Get your facts straight. Then you can distort them as much as you like.’ I learned in Virginia City, a good lie can travel twice around the globe before the truth gets its boots on. But our little 'quaints' were obvious sagebrush humor, and Nevada was built on tall tales. We had three kinds of stories back then, ‘Stretchers,’ that stretched the truth beyond the horizon of fact, ‘Lifters,’ that actually lifted the furniture, and ‘Powder Burners. Here lately I’ve stopped lying all together since the amateurs have taken over the field.”

So young and old, let us get out and celebrate the fact that America’s best loved author got his start in the Great State of Nevada. And should you see this old Codger wandering aimlessly around the grounds, do take a picture with him and pass it along to your grandkids. It might be worth an extra scoop of ice-cream come 2124.

— For more than 35 years, in over 4,000 performances, columnist and Chautauquan McAvoy Layne has been dedicated to preserving the wit and wisdom of “The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope,” Mark Twain. As Layne puts it: “It’s like being a Monday through Friday preacher, whose sermon, though not reverently pious, is fervently American."

Listen to the spoken word version of this and other McAvoy Layne columns here.

Nevada Author at Mark Twain Days

Sun, 05 May 2024 22:17:57 +0000

By Sandie La Nae

Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae will be selling her Carson City and Virginia City books the three days of the Mark Twain Days, May 10, 11, and 12.

Dates and Places:
Friday, May 10 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. For purchase: books written about Virginia City and noted comstock persona, at the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum located at 53 South C Street, Virginia City, NV

Saturday, May 11, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. For purchase: books written about Carson City, area historic buildings, and noted persona, at the Brewery Arts Center 449 W King Street, Carson City, NV.

Sunday, May 12, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Once again at the Territorial Enterprise Building in Virginia City, NV.

The weekend of May 10, 11, 12 the museum is offering tours, docent talks, exhibits, Author Sandie La Nae, and the appearance of "Nellie Mighels Davis," "Snowshoe Thompson" and "Mark Twain."

Steven Saylor is the Director of the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum.

Dayton man, little league coach arrested for possession of child pornography

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 21:24:18 +0000

The Lyon County Sheriff's Office arrested a Dayton man Saturday for possession of child pornography. During the investigation, officers also learned the man was a local little league coach.

Mark Prudente was taken into custody following an investigation and booked for possession of child pornography.

Dayton deputies with the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a residence Saturday in Dayton for a report of child pornography.

Deputies investigated the incident and images and videos of prepubescent children engaging in sexual acts were discovered on electronic devices within the residence, according to a news release from LCSO.

The devices located with the child pornography belonged to Mark Prudente of Dayton. He was arrested and booked into the Lyon County Jail for possession of child pornography with a total bail amount of $120,000.

Furthermore, it was discovered that Prudente is a coach for the Silverada Little League in Dayton, coaching juvenile females.

No evidence collected contained illegal images of possible players on his team, however the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office believes the community, and parents should be aware of this matter. An Emergency TPO was granted overnight banning Prudente from the little league.

If you have any information in reference to this investigation, please contact Deputy J. Tafelmeyer at (775) 463-6620 and reference Case number 24LY01738. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900.

Mrs. Carson City America competes in Mrs. Nevada America Pageant, advocates for Cycle Breakers

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 20:04:11 +0000

Mrs. Carson City America, Kassandra Tapia, is set to grace the stage of the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant, scheduled to take place on June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. She is proudly representing the Capital City, and she aims to not only showcase her poise and grace but also advocate for her powerful platform, Cycle Breakers.

Cycle Breakers is a personal platform that Kassandra Tapia created, reflecting her personal journey of overcoming adversity and breaking harmful generational cycles of poverty, addiction and abuse.

"Competing in the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant is not just about showcasing outer beauty; it's about using this platform to shed light on important issues and inspire positive change," says Mrs. Carson City America. "Cycle Breakers is more than just a platform I created for a pageant; it's a way of life for me. It's my mission to empower others to break free from harmful generational cycles."

The Mrs. Nevada America pageant system also partners with the Victoria’s Voice Foundation, fitting in with her platform. Victoria’s Voice foundation spreads awareness and provides training around drug abuse especially among teens, and how naloxone education can save a life. Learn more at victoriasvoice.foundation here.

In addition to advocating for her platform, Mrs. Carson City America sees this opportunity to shine a spotlight on the Capital City and its unique charm. “Carson City holds a special place in my heart, and I am excited to share more about this gem of a city with our Southern Nevada friends.”

As the journey to the Mrs. Nevada America Pageant unfolds, there are a few ways you can support our Mrs. Carson City America. Starting May 1st, individuals can show their support by participating in the People's Choice Award, voting for Mrs. Carson City America.

You can visit MrsCarsoncityAmerica.com to vote! Proceeds will go to Victorias Voice Foundation, the other will go to her nonprofit of choice Love Is Respect, a national resource that aims to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.

For more ways to support Mrs. Carson City America and to learn more about her platform, please visit MrsCarsonCityAmerica.com.

Statewide 'Smokey Reading Challenge' launched in Carson City at Nevada State Library

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 18:38:25 +0000

By Cynara Medina

As part of Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday celebration, the Smokey Reading Challenge is underway. Launched this morning at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in Carson City, the program is designed to engage children across Nevada in an exciting reading journey to learn about wildfire prevention, forests, and careers in natural resources with Smokey Bear.

Throughout the state, the Nevada Division of Forestry is supporting local libraries with special visits by Smokey Bear to promote the summer reading program while emphasizing Smokey’s critical wildfire prevention message.

"We are thrilled to kick off the Smokey Reading Challenge here at the Nevada State Library," said Mike Strom, Navada State Librarian. "We look forward to working with the Nevada Division of Forestry and Smokey Bear to promote participation in this reading program, which will provide children throughout Nevada with the opportunity to discover the joy of reading. We encourage Nevadans to visit their local public library to learn more about the Smokey Reading Challenge and other summer reading program opportunities."

“The Nevada Division of Forestry is excited to partner with libraries across Nevada in the Smokey Reading Challenge. There’s no one better than the iconic Smokey Bear to educate young readers on how to prevent wildfires and protect our forests and natural resources” said State Forester, Kacey KC. “In the state of Nevada, 6 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. Through this wildfire prevention education, we hope to prevent those fires from occurring.”

This year, the Collaborative Summer Library Program has named Smokey Bear as its Summer Reading Champion. As the champion, Smokey will be the focal point of a #SmokeyBearReads campaign, encouraging the public to share pictures of themselves reading with Smokey in their favorite adventurous spots on social media.

Since its inception in 1944, the Smokey Bear Wildfire Prevention campaign has stood as the longest-running public service advertising campaign in U.S. history. With Smokey Bear’s image protected by U.S. federal law and administered by the USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters (NASF), and the Ad Council, the campaign has educated thousands of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. More information about Smokey Bear and wildfire prevention tips can be found at www.smokeybear.com.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is a division within the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. The Nevada Division of Forestry protects and enhances Nevada’s ecosystems and communities through natural resource stewardship and wildfire management.

The Nevada State Library, Archives, and Public Records (NSLAPR) is a vital resource for information, literacy, and preservation in Nevada. Serving as the institutional memory of state government by preserving and providing access to original records that document the history of Nevada’s government, the State Library offers unique resources to Nevada’s citizens, local governments, libraries, state agencies and businesses. These resources include a full range of information and reference services; library planning and development; and services designed for citizens with disabilities.

NSLAPR has partnered to distribute promotional materials supplied by the USDF in libraries and communicated with Nevada’s public libraries about the USDF resources like the free public library toolkit. Nevada State Library has also formed a strong working relationship with Nevada Division of Forestry to promote and encourage the Smokey Bear Reading Challenge as well as Summer Reading Programs statewide.

Nevada Jeep Club volunteer Washoe Valley cleanup nets 450 pounds of trash along roadway

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 16:45:42 +0000

Submitted to Carson Now

The Nevada Jeep Club held their first Washoe Valley Cleanup on Saturday, May 4 and collected more than 450 pounds of trash along Highway 395.

Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful provided trash bags, gloves, pickers and vests for the event. O'Reilly's Auto Parts in Carson City allowed the club to utilize their garbage bins to throw away the trash collected and The Fox Brewpub chipped in and donated a drink for all those who participated.

"The club had tremendous support today," said Nevada Jeep Club founder Matt Bruback. "It's important we all do our part to keep our local community and trails clean."

To learn more about upcoming community cleanups and Jeep events visit the Nevada Jeep Club's Facebook page.

Carson City Jazz and Beyond festival to be highlighted at Leisure Hour Club presentation

Sun, 05 May 2024 16:30:30 +0000

By Dan Neverett

The Carson City Leisure Hour Club members continue celebrating the organization’s 127th year with a presentation on the upcoming Jazz and Beyond festival.

At the club’s dinner meeting on Thursday, May 16, Cherie Shipley, a member of the event planning committee, will talk about the annual Jazz and Beyond festival, how it formed, and the impact it has had on the community. Jazz and Beyond is scheduled for August 16 to August 25, 2024.

Ms. Shipley is a vocalist/entertainer, who performs several styles of music with area bands and throughout the U.S. She is lead singer with the Take This (jazz combo) and the Sagebrush Rebels band (country-western). She has led Live Open Jazz Jam Sessions at Living the Good Life Bistro and Sassafras in Carson City and sung as guest soloist with the Carson City Symphony and the Mile High Jazz Band. Ms. Shipley participated as a performer with the Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music & Art festival for several years and joined the Steering, Performance, and Promotion Committees in 2014.

The Leisure Hour Club, established in September of 1896, is Carson City’s oldest continuously meeting social organization. The organization is focused on its goal of promoting knowledge on important issues, science, music and literature. Its motto of "Let knowledge grow from more to more" comes from Tennyson’s poem In Memoriam.

Information for individuals interested in joining the organization or attending the dinner meeting can be obtained by contacting the club at 775-302-8820 or email: lhcreservations@gmail.com. Dinner meeting reservations are required and must be made prior to 5 pm on Sunday, May 12.

Partnership Carson City offers 5-week series in May to promote mental well being

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 15:45:16 +0000

Partnership Carson City

Partnership Carson City has launched “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series,” a five-week program aimed at promoting mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month this May. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques to enhance their mental well-being and foster a healthy community.

This series, running weekly throughout May, features a diverse lineup of speakers and workshops covering a range of topics relevant to mental health. From mindfulness and meditation to suicide prevention and healthy living, each session offers valuable insights and practical tools for participants to incorporate into their daily lives.

The series takes place at Partnership Carson City at 1925 N Carson St, Carson City, with a maximum capacity of 25 participants per session. An RSVP is required to secure a spot in each class.

The schedule for the series is as follows:
May 8: Kadie Zeller - Mindfulness and Meditation
May 15: Office of Suicide Prevention - Suicide Prevention 101
May 22: Linda Lang - Mindful Life Skills incorporating basic sewing skills
May 29: Denali - Healthy Recipes for a Healthy Body

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Samantha Szoyka at 775-841-4730 or via email at samantha@pcccarson.org. Visit Partnership Carson City online for more information.

Meanwhile, as part of Mental Health Awareness month, Partnership Carson City and Office of Suicide Prevention Northern Nevada are holding a free workshop May 15 that focused on suicide prevention training.

Partnership Carson City is committed to promoting mental health education within our community and developed a five-part series to support Mental Health Awareness month titled, “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series.”

Suicide Prevention Training will be held at Partnership Carson City, 1925 N Carson St. on Wednesday, May 15 at 5 p.m. There's no cost or fee. Register by clicking here.

For more information, visit Partnership Carson City online here.

Bike Month is back in May with events throughout Carson City

Kelsey Penrose — Sun, 05 May 2024 14:54:29 +0000

by Kelsey Penrose

Time to dust off those ten-speeds Carson City, because May is Bike Month in the capital city!

Carson City’s Muscle Powered hosts bike month each year in addition to their year-round volunteerism.

“Muscle Powered is building a community where walking and biking, for transportation or recreation, are a way of life,” a spokesperson wrote.

Let's take a look at all the bike-themed events in Carson City throughout May in honor of Bike Month:

Sunday, May 5

The first event is happening this Sunday, May 5, with a Tour of Carson.

The Tour of Carson is a 27-mile paved route created by Bike Habitat owner Denis Coyne who, last year, “graciously handed this popular and beloved event to Muscle Powered, and we are excited to continue his tradition,” a spokesperson wrote.

The tour kicks off (and ends) from Shoe Tree Brewing Co. located at 1496 Old Hot Springs Rd., at 9 a.m. Both traditional and e-bikes are welcomed; the event is not a race but rather a group ride, and helmets are encouraged.

In addition, Francisco’s Catering will be on site with tacos and quesadillas for hungry riders.

For more information and to register, click here.

Tuesday, May 7
Ladies MTB Ride from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. which is held weekly on Tuesdays. The ride leaves from Foothill Drive in Carson City. For more information call ride leader Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 309 9748.

Sunday, May 12
Weekly Sunday Social Road Bike Ride
Leaves 9 a.m. from Fremont Elementary School located at 1511 Firebox Rd.
Different rides ranging from 15-30 miles and 2-3 hours depending on weather and riders. No drop, which means we will wait for everyone to catch up at rest stops. Average 10-12 mph. Rides loop back to the school. 2 -3 hours usually. Social rides, not a race. Questions and to get on ride contact list? Contact Bob Bondiett at bobbondiett@musclepowered.org or bbondiett@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, May 14
Ladies MTB Ride from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. which is held weekly on Tuesdays. The ride leaves from Foothill Drive in Carson City. For more information call ride leader Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 309 9748.

Wednesday, May 15
Ride of Silence will leave at 7 p.m. from McFadden Plaza located at 223 W 3rd St. This worldwide event honors cyclists who have died after being struck by a vehicle while riding. Find out details and sign up here: https://musclepowered.wildapricot.org/event-5693300

Friday, May 17
Bike Party and West Side Cruise takes place at the White House located at 402 E Telegraph St. from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Fun for the whole family with raffle prizes and drink specials. A portion of proceeds will go to Muscle Powered.

Saturday, May 18
Kids to Park Day at Mills Park is an annual, nationwide day of outdoor play promoted by the National Parks Trust. This year the event takes place at Mills park, located at 1111 E. William St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you’d like to volunteer, set up a booth or activity, or donate a prize to the Junior Ranger Olympics, contact the Park Ranger Office at parkrangers@carson.org or (775) 283-7035.

Sunday, May 19
Weekly Sunday Social Road Bike Ride
Leaves 9 a.m. from Fremont Elementary School located at 1511 Firebox Rd.
Different rides ranging from 15-30 miles and 2-3 hours depending on weather and riders. No drop, which means we will wait for everyone to catch up at rest stops. Average 10-12 mph. Rides loop back to the school. 2 -3 hours usually. Social rides, not a race. Questions and to get on ride contact list? Contact Bob Bondiett at bobbondiett@musclepowered.org or bbondiett@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, May 21
Ladies MTB Ride from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. which is held weekly on Tuesdays. The ride leaves from Foothill Drive in Carson City. For more information call ride leader Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 309 9748.

Sunday, May 26
Weekly Sunday Social Road Bike Ride
Leaves 9 a.m. from Fremont Elementary School located at 1511 Firebox Rd.
Different rides ranging from 15-30 miles and 2-3 hours depending on weather and riders. No drop, which means we will wait for everyone to catch up at rest stops. Average 10-12 mph. Rides loop back to the school. 2 -3 hours usually. Social rides, not a race. Questions and to get on ride contact list? Contact Bob Bondiett at bobbondiett@musclepowered.org or bbondiett@yahoo.com.

Tuesday, May 28
Ladies MTB Ride from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. which is held weekly on Tuesdays. The ride leaves from Foothill Drive in Carson City. For more information call ride leader Chelsea Kincheloe at (775) 309 9748.

For more information, please visit https://www.musclepowered.org/

Carson City area road report for week of May 6-12

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 14:32:10 +0000

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 6-12, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

— 2nd Street between Carson Street and Curry Street will be closed to westbound traffic now to June 30, 2025 for construction.

Lane restrictions are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work:
— 5th Street between Carson Street and Plaza Street will have narrow lanes on Monday through Friday, from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm.

— Carson Street between 5th Street and Musser Street will have flagger control for trucks entering the northbound travel lanes from Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. Use caution.

— Winnie Lane near Division Street will have the eastbound lane and shoulder closed on Monday, 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, for asphalt patching.

Art exhibit at Carson City Senior Center explores Nevada's geographic, cultural differences

Jeff Munson — Sun, 05 May 2024 13:53:22 +0000

Event Date:

May 2, 2024 (All day)

By Courtney Warner

The new renovations at the Carson City Senior Center opened the opportunity to host art shows to extend enrichment to the senior community. Carson City Senior Center presents “Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground,” featuring 16 artists who were asked to explore the geographical and cultural differences in Nevada, if such differences truly exist.

The assembly of printmakers — eight from the north, eight from the south — produced two prints from each collaboration. Visually exploring connections and disconnections between Southern Nevada and Northern Nevada cultural attitudes, aesthetics, and geographical distinctions — these 16 artists communicated and visually responded to each other’s unique economic, environmental, political, and social settings — further dissecting this notion of a splitting geography and/or communion of Nevada’s polarities.

Exhibition Run: April 25 – July 12

Gallery Name: Carson City Senior Center, Sagebrush Dining Room, 911 Beverly Drive Gallery Hours: Monday – Wednesday, 9-4 p.m.; Thursday, 9-1 p.m.; Friday, 9-4 p.m.

“Geographical Divides” examines Nevada’s unique visual culture. It is a state labeled with cultural myths like “Area 51,” “The Biggest Little City in the World,” and “Sin City,” and one that commands the imagination of Postmodernism from the architecture of Las Vegas to the proliferation of the Burning Man Festival held once a year.

It is comprised of two major metropolitan communities — in the north and south — divided by 300 miles of vast desert. Nevada’s art communities are not separated by distance of travel alone. There are notable differences among artists throughout the state in what is important in their work, most of which connects with where they live. This traversal of Nevada has also led to the realization of how little dialogue there is between artists of the two dominant communities — Reno and Las Vegas — not to mention the artists living in remote territories of the Nevada outback that are sometimes overlooked.

Collaborating artists include: Maria Arango, Las Vegas/Lynn Schmidt, Reno; Erik Beehn, Las Vegas / Nolan Preece, Reno; Bobbie Ann Howell, Las Vegas / Galen Brown, Carson City; Daryl DePry, Las Vegas / Sharon Tetly, Carson City; Keith Conley, LasVegas / Sidne Teske, Tuscarora; Anne M. Hoff, Las Vegas / Vicki LoSasso, Reno; Jeanne Voltura, Las Vegas / Candace Nicol, Reno; and Juan D.Varela, Las Vegas / Ashlea Clark, Reno with Gallery Notes essay by Fred Sigman.

Curated by Anne M. Hoff and Candace Nicol and organized by the Nevada Arts Council, Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground is part of the Nevada Touring Initiative, Traveling Exhibition Program. It was funded in part by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nevada State Legislature. The Nevada Arts Council is a division of the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.

Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 Donates $2000 to Holiday with a Hero

Sun, 05 May 2024 13:45:43 +0000

Michael F. Jensen

Organized by Carol Park, the Elks held an open to the public, two-day indoor garage sale at the lodge in March as a fundraiser for Holiday with a Hero. Lodge members donated all items sold and assisted at the event which received excellent support from the community.

Holiday with a Hero is a partnership between the Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Carson City Fire Department and the Carson City School District to help underprivileged children in Carson City have a proper Christmas.

The program pairs first responders and other community volunteers with students in need for an annual Christmas shopping experience.

Many students who qualify live in cars, campgrounds, motels of double up with other families. Founded in 2004, the program has provided more than $325,000 worth of service to local children. 2024 marks the 20th consecutive year of the event.

There are still spots open for the third annual golf scramble scholarship fundraiser happening May 18. The Holiday with a Hero team is hosting the golf tournament as the primary fundraiser for its scholarship program that began in 2022. All proceeds from this event will benefit students in the Carson City School District.

The event is May 18, 2024, 8:30 a.m. Eagle Valley Golf Course, 3999 Centennial Park Dr. To register or for more information, go here.

Carson City teen arrested at diner after taking used car for a 'test drive' from dealership two days prior

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 04 May 2024 23:36:57 +0000

Staff Reports

An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested at a local diner after allegedly stealing a car from a used car lot two days prior to test drive it.

According to the arrest report, Seth James Warner was arrested after deputies were dispatched to a used car dealership on report of a stolen vehicle.

Warner had been allowed to test drive a vehicle two days prior and had never returned. The owner of the dealership told deputies he’d sent Warner multiple text messages telling him to return the vehicle. Warner had texted back stating he could not return the vehicle because he was sick and in the hospital.

However, Warner’s stepfather told the owner that both Warner and the vehicle were at Denny’s in North Carson.

Deputies located the vehicle and Warner at the Denny’s and Warner agreed to speak with them. He told them he felt like he was going to have a seizure and that his right ribs were hurting.

He told deputies after he’d taken the vehicle for a test drive, he'd driven home and when he got out of the vehicle, he fell on the ground and had a seizure. He said his girlfriend drove him to the hospital where he remained for two days. He said he did not remember being in the hospital, and when he got out of the hospital he drove to Denny’s to get something to eat. He said he was just about to eat when deputies arrived and detained him.

Deputies took Warner into custody for grand larceny of a motor vehicle, a felony, possession of a stolen vehicle, and they learned he also had a warrant out of Douglas County issued April 11 for his arrest.

Bail: $13,500; $1,000 cash only

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.

Carson City Symphony's Recorder and String Ensembles Present ‘Pleasures of Music’ Concert

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 04 May 2024 22:45:09 +0000

Elinor Bugli

The Carson City Symphony Association will present a concert, "Pleasures of Music," on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 N. Hwy. 395, south of Best Buy, Carson City. The concert is a Mark Twain Days event. Admission is free, donations welcome,

Consort Canzona, an early music ensemble featuring soprano, alto, tenor, and bass recorders, will perform the first part of the program. They will play old favorites, madrigals, dances, and more. Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players (NQR), an adult intermediate string ensemble conducted by Micah Dunn, will play classical and traditional selections. The two groups will combine for the final piece.

This concert is a tribute to the memory of Jane Johnson, who was long associated with the Carson City Symphony. She was a member of the Carson Chamber Singers beginning in 1986, played cello with the Symphony starting in 2001, and was a founding member of Consort Canzona.

Carson City Symphony Association's 2023-24 concerts and educational activities are supported with public funding through the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, Nevada Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and Carson City Cultural Commission, and by private donations. For more information, see the Symphony web site: CCSymphony.com.

A Living History Presentation, 'The Reno Cure' happening at Valhalla Tahoe

Sat, 04 May 2024 20:03:01 +0000

By Valhalla Tahoe

Friday May 10 at 7:30PM, Valhalla Tahoe kicks off their season with a living history presentation, “The Reno Cure,” at the Boathouse Theater. Reno has long been known as “The Biggest Little City.”

But it wasn’t just the introduction of legalized gambling in 1931 that brought the town its fame. For the first half of the 20th century, hundreds of thousands of people came to the Truckee River town, to get a “quickie” dissolution to their marriage. Local historians David & Gayle Woodruff assume the Reno Divorce Ranch characters of Clive and Vivian Sterling, as they recount the unique, interesting, and often amusing history of the Reno Divorce Industry.

The one hour program is free, and advance reservations are available at https://valhallatahoe.com/events/

Call David at 760 920 8061 for more information. The Boathouse Theater is at the Tallac Historic Site, located off Hwy 89, 3 miles west of the Y at South Lake Tahoe.

Carson City Rotarians to learn about the success of the club’s Educational Grant

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 04 May 2024 19:15:31 +0000

Denise Clodjeaux

Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City will learn how its annual Educational Grant has helped local students at the club’s next meeting. Carson School District K-12 Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator Brittany Witter received the club’s Carson City School District’s Professional Development Center Grant last year with the goal of funding the “Literacy and Love of Reading through Social Studies” project.

Witter will update the members at their meeting on Tuesday, May 8th, at noon in the Brewery Art Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.

The grant helped purchase a set of historical fiction and non-fiction novels for each school within the district with students in 3rd through 8th grades. “Students can develop a love of learning by engaging in literature that is interesting and exciting,” She said. “At the same time, they are also learning about important events in history that shape our lives today.”

This year, 8th grade teachers utilized "Fault Lines in the Constitution" during their US Constitution Unit. 2nd grade utilized "Grace For President” to teach students about the election process and qualities of candidates. Witter says that teachers are excited and eager to introduce these books and additional ones. “They look forward to exposing their students to engaging literature, which is different from the heavy quantities of informational text students are often exposed to.”

The Rotary Club of Carson City awards the annual grant as part of its commitment to supporting and recognizing educational achievement. Anyone interested in attending the meeting should email carsoncitynvrotary@gmail.com

WNC, Office of Workforce Innovation hosts ceremony recognizing students’ workforce training success

Kelsey Penrose — Sat, 04 May 2024 17:02:08 +0000

WNC Press Release

Western Nevada College hosted a ceremony to celebrate students succeeding in training to reestablish themselves in the workforce on Thursday.

Presented by the Nevada Office of Workforce Innovation (OWINN), 25 students were recognized during the Workforce Success Ceremony in Joe Dini Library.

The Supporting and Advancing Nevada’s Dislocated Individuals (SANDI) grant covers students’ costs for tuition fees and course materials for training and certifications in industry-focused sectors that can be completed in 15 weeks or less. Project SANDI strives to modernize the workforce system, translating skills and experience into credentials and credit-bearing programs to assist dislocated and underemployed workers who lack academic credentials.

Student training is focused in healthcare, computer information technology, automotive mechanics, machining, welding, truck driving and advanced manufacturing. Most of these programs are offered through WNC’s Workforce, Career and Technical Education division and further supported by Western’s Realizing Opportunities for the American Dream to Succeed program and ACCEL College and Career Readiness Program.

WNC President Dr. J. Kyle Dalpe, WNC Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Dr. Dana Ryan provided welcoming and closing remarks, respectively. OWINN Executive Director Scott Hammond and SANDI Project Manager Tony Villalobos also participated in the ceremony.

“Programs that support students, like Project Sandi, provide pivotal training to dislocated and underemployed workers in our state. We are grateful that we have the programs and accelerated training that can facilitate their return to the workforce, and we are pleased to recognize students who have completed their programs of study,” President Dalpe said.

Students receiving certificates from OWINN included, Jose de Jesus Guzman-Ibarra, Automotive Mechanics; Raymond Leyva, Welding; Sara Woodward, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); Andrea Freitas, CNA; Emilee Watson, Emergency Medical Services; Makenna Smiley, CNA; Jose Fausto Hernandez, Automotive Mechanics; Kelsey Edmonson, CNA; Laina Joy Aquino, Nursing; Jacob McDermott, Welding; Noel Mesa, Welding accelerated program; Adriana Mendoza, Nursing) Justin Gardner, Welding; Alba Morales, Nursing; Dawn White, Nursing; Daniel LeRoy McGuinness, Automotive Mechanics; Mariana Alvarez, GBC/Pahrump Project SANDI; James Willis; Ryan Romero, Tesla START; Jesse Butterfield, Mechatronics (Tesla); Jorge Rodriguez, Redwood Battery Basics; David Byers, Tesla START; Alex Jacinto-Torres, Tesla START; Alex Treuel, Tesla START; and Darryl Dixon, Tesla START.

WNC WCTE Director Travis Carr, WNC ROADS Workforce Liaison Kara Spracklin, WNC ACCEL Director Angela Holt and WNC Career Services Specialist Chris Croft presented certificates to students.

To learn more or apply for SANDI scholarship funding at WNC, visit wnc.edu/sandi. For more information about WNC’s ROADS program, visit wnc.edu/ROADS.

ABOUT WNC: Since 1971, Western Nevada College has helped students embark on the road to success by preparing them for a variety of careers through associate and bachelor degree programs, industry certifications and workforce training. WNC offers exemplary academics, affordability and student satisfaction. Many Western grads become leaders in their communities and excel in their professions. Through multiple campuses, resource and learning centers, cohorts and robust online offerings, Western is able to meet many students’ needs, whether they are residing in remote parts of Nevada or trying to fit in their education while raising a family. To learn more about WNC, visit wnc.edu or phone 775-445-3000.

Carson City's Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Cher

Sat, 04 May 2024 14:57:22 +0000

Linda Buchanan, Catmandu

Perfection in a fur coat is the best way to describe Cher, our cat of the week. Just 7 months old, she is a pretty little short-haired girl with a sweet and social personality.

Her lovely white and black coat is soft and pleasing to pet. Her big green eyes will melt your heart. Cher is an outgoing girl who will talk to you. She will tell you when it’s dinner time, bed time, and time to cuddle.

Still a youngster, Cher loves to play. Spiral-springing cat toys are her favorite thing in the whole world. She was raised around other cats and kittens and gets along well with other cats that are nice to her. She would love to have another young cat as a playmate, but has never been around dogs or small children. She would do best with children that are school age or older.

Cher started harness training in her foster home and was doing quite well with getting used to wearing it. She had not progressed to walking on a leash yet, but could probably learn to go on walks if someone took the time to work with her. Cher is spayed and up-to-date on her core vaccines.

If you are interested in meeting this sweet, special girl, please complete a pre-adoption application on our website at CatmanduCC.org/adoptions and plan to visit her soon.

Catmandu is a cage-free cat sanctuary and rescue that is celebrating a decade of lifesaving in 2024. Since March of 2014, more than 2700 cats have passed through our doors and into a better life. Many, many other cats and kittens have been helped over the years through our various programs and efforts.
We are celebrating our 10-year anniversary with a big event on June 29th at the Carson Plaza Event Center. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit our website listed below. We are open Friday - Sunday from 11am to 5pm at 1829 Brown Street.

Catmandu is a non-profit organization that receives no government funding or assistance from national organizations. We rely on donations and the generosity of the community to continue our lifesaving efforts. If you are interested in donating or volunteering, please visit our website at: CatmanduCC.org.

Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Parker Schmid

Kelsey Penrose — Fri, 03 May 2024 23:52:52 +0000

By Bridget Gordon, Carson High School Counselor

Carson High School's Senior in the Spotlight this week is Parker Schmid, a remarkable young man whose sparkle radiates in every aspect of his life. From academics to extracurriculars, Parker's journey embodies excellence and compassion, traits that set him apart from his peers.

Academically, Parker boasts a remarkable 4.37 weighted GPA, securing a spot in the top 10% of his competitive class. With the successful completion of four AP tests and pursuit of an AP Capstone Diploma, Parker demonstrates not only his academic prowess but also his dedication to learning and growth.

Beyond the classroom, Parker is a shining star in Carson High School's Choir and Theater programs. His passion for the performing arts extends beyond school walls, as evidenced by his completion of several community college theater credits with Youth Theater Carson City and Western Nevada College. Parker's involvement in theater not only showcases his talent but also highlights his leadership qualities and commitment to artistic expression.

One can't help but notice Parker's kindness and empathy, qualities that set him apart in both his academic and extracurricular pursuits. During his role of Tin Man in YTCC’s Wizard of Oz production, Parker not only showcased his talent but also his remarkable character. He welcomed younger actors with open arms, offering support and guidance to ensure their growth within the production.

Despite his undeniable talent, Parker remains remarkably humble, always willing to step back from the spotlight to uplift others. His selflessness within the small-town theater community is truly unique and speaks volumes about his character.

Parker's journey doesn't end here. With a mother who is a retired educator from the Carson City School District, Parker understands the value of education and the opportunities it can provide. Currently, he is relying on scholarships to afford expensive musical theater universities, a testament to his determination and ambition.

As Parker prepares to embark on the next chapter of his journey, it's clear that his blend of talent, kindness, and humility will continue to propel him forward. Carson High School is proud to spotlight Parker Schmid, a shining example of excellence and compassion in our community.

For more information, please visit https://senatorsnow.org.