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CARSON CITY — From the historic United States Branch Mint to the V&T Railroad to the fact it remains one of the most sparsely populated state capitals, Carson City has a colorful and unique history.

Carson City’s history will come alive this weekend during the annual Ghost Walk on the city’s west side.

“The Ghost Walk is a delightfully entertaining and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history,” said Director Mary Bennett.

On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Leisure Hour Club members will hear about Carson City’s lost history from local author and historian Peter Mires.

SILVER CITY, Nev. — There will be a free event called “Remembering American Flat” this Saturday on the Comstock. The event includes three parts – a screening of a new documentary that covers the history of the American Flat mill from its inception in the 1920s to its demolition in 2014; a short lecture about the unique qualities of the mill by consulting architectural historian and industrial archaeologist Ron Reno, PhD; and a pop-up show with locals’ rare photos of the site.

The Carson City Historical Society is proud to offer a new exhibit of nine pen and ink drawings of historic Carson City houses and buildings drawn by Carson High School art students in the early 1990s.

The last weekend of August holds tight to summertime tradition. Get something fresh from the field at Farmers Markets in Carson City, Genoa, and Dayton. Celebrate the end of summer with La Chamba on the Brewery Arts Center outdoor stage – one more season of Levitt Amp Community Concerts successfully behind us. Whether you want something fun to do with your ‘grown-up’ friends or something for the whole family to enjoy, take a look! There’s a little bit for everyone.

SATURDAY:

Time to get July off to a fun start. The downtown Wine Walk is a great way to spend the day exploring new shops, galleries, and restaurants. If you’re feeling competitive, head down to the Carson Mall for their watermelon and hot dog eating contests. The summer concerts at the Brewery Arts Center continue with a singer/songwriter showcase.

SATURDAY:

• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (8am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)

Speaker Glen Whorton of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society will speak on “The Prison in Nevada History” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, July 7, at 10 a.m.

President of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society, Glen Whorton, will present a history of the Nevada State Prison from 1861 until its closing in 2012. The presentation will include its territorial origins, famous or infamous incidents, its wardens and inmates.

I let out a hearty chuckle the other day as I read a chapter from the book, "Stories from the Sagebrush: Celebrating Northern Nevada at the Millennium," written by Don Cox and published in 1999 by the Nevada Humanities Committee.

CARSON CITY — Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. Nevada agencies and organizations have worked hard to spread awareness of archaeological and historic preservation efforts throughout the Silver State, encouraging both residents and visitors to explore and learn about Nevada’s significant archaeological and historical treasures.

In 1973, Joseph Beuys said, “Every man is an artist.”

Beuys explained that only art is capable of building an effective social system, and “This most modern art discipline — Social Sculpture/Social Architecture — will only reach fruition when every living person becomes a creator, a sculptor, or architect of the social organism.”

If you know where to look, every day is National something-or-other day. Today gets pancakes, and the International House of Pancakes is celebrating accordingly with a free short stack. It is a fundraiser for the Children’s Medical Network, so leave something for the organization in addition to the tip. CASA, Court-appointed Special Advocates, is always looking for more volunteers to stand up for children. Join them for coffee and find out more about this great organization.

The Salvation Army cut the ribbon and opened the doors to its new Family Store at 3320 Research Way in Carson City Thursday morning to an excited crowd eager to see the all-new, to the store and the region, merchandise for sale.

The Salvation Army cuts the ribbon and opens doors to its new Family Store at 3320 Research Way in Carson City this Thursday, Jan. 11, at 9 a.m.

Today, there is one less building gracing the Carson City skyline. The monstrosity known as the Kinkead Building is now gone forever, reduced to steel and cinderblock rubble — a decades long lesson in shoddy architecture.

Shaheen Beauchamp Builders has finished construction on what may be the first speculative warehouse building completed in Carson City in nearly a decade. The 28,500-square-foot building, located at 3320 Research Way, has one tenant already moving in and 10,000 square feet still available for lease. The building is completed and ready for quick occupancy.

There are three opportunities on Saturday, December 2 to buy unique holiday gifts while supporting Comstock communities and local arts at the same time! The Silver City Arts group is sponsoring a pop-up show and sale by local photographers who will share their work at the Silver City School House at 385 High Street (10am-4pm).

Construction continues on the much anticipated mixed-use project headed by the Hop and Mae Adams Foundation in Carson City’s downtown historic district.

Sunday is usually synonymous with football this time of year. Raiders fans, and non-fans for that matter, are invited to the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes to watch the game and join in the annual Adopt-a-Senior Fundraiser. If you’ve got a bibliophile on your gift list, the Nevada State Museum has got you covered. You’ll get the chance to meet ten notable Nevadan authors, learn more about our great state, and get a signed copy one of the many books available. Read on and enjoy your weekend.

And the winners are, everyone. The third annual Carson High School vs. Douglas High School Charity Basketball Game lit up CHS Wednesday, Nov. 15 and, as rivalry was put aside, it turned out to be the most successful basketball game fundraiser in CHS history with $10,000 raised for the seven students injured in the Nov. 9 vehicle accident on Kings Canyon Road.

With Thanksgiving just days away, the holiday season is just around the corner. The annual Holiday Craft Fair at Carson High features a plethora of handmade and locally crafted gifts for the loved ones on your shopping list. Take the plunge at the Carson Aquatic Center if you want to get a picture with Scuba Santa. Grab a coat, some friends, and your ID and head downtown for this month’s beer crawl. $15 gets you a glass and your first beer, from there you’ll pay only $1 for refills at several watering holes. There’s even more to enjoy this weekend, so keep reading for your options.

An autumn book signing featuring a dozen Northern Nevada authors will be Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City, from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Dema Guinn Concourse. Admission is free. The authors scheduled to participate, and their respective books, include:

CARSON CITY — With rain pounding outside, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada broke ground inside on its new controlled entry on Thursday, Nov. 16, located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City.

CARSON CITY — Shaheen Beauchamp Builders has begun an exterior facelift on the Carson Mall under request from The Carrington Company, owners of the mall. The mall and all of its stores will be open and accessible during the project, which is expected to be completed in under three months.

Local artists Deborah Stevenson and Deborah Foster collaborate to bring a vibrant new exhibit, The Power of Light, to the Nevada Artists Association Gallery (NAA) Sept. 10 – Oct. 20, 2017. Offering a fresh perspective and dazzling light, this exhibit showcases popular scenes such as Death Valley, Emerald Bay, and Pyramid Lake. The public is invited to attend a free reception with refreshments from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14 at the NAA Gallery, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. The gallery is open Tuesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and during wine walk.

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Silver City, Nevada- Silver City townsfolk are invited to show visiting cultural researchers their favorite local hiking spots on Tuesday, July 18 at 9:00 am.

The morning walk with “conversation artists” Sue Mark and Bruce Douglas of marksearch is sponsored by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City. Sue explained that she and Bruce "would like to walk with townspeople and see some of their favorite and/or important sites in town." She said they'd also like to learn about locals’ favorite hiking spots.

Silver City residents are invited to a potluck dinner with the current guests at the Resident Artist Program in Silver City on Saturday, July 1.

A very large crowd of well over 100 people attended Thursday night's grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of the all-new Battle Born Business Center at 1000 North Division Street in downtown Carson City.

Two Reno-based companies, Frame Architecture and Sierra Contractors Source Plan Room, established Carson City sites in the Battle Born Business Center, a joint venture between Nevada Builders Alliance, RCM Realty Group, Handelin Law and NAI Alliance Carson City in April.