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Come on down and shop for your Christmas treasures in comfort at the monthly indoor Flying Pig flea market, with more than 20 vendors to choose from offering antiques, jewelry, crafts, arts, knives, food and much more.

The flea market is located on Old Clear Creek Road across from Costco in the Fuji park metal building. Admission is $1 for adults and kids under 18 are free. Open Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. SpoonMe Creations will there too. For more information or being a vendor call (775) 315-0008 or (775) 882-4717.

Today is Armistice Day, Nov. 11, precursor to the modern Veterans Day holiday, which is observed on Monday.

On this date 100 years ago, armistice was signed ending World War I in Europe.

Your weekend has arrived, Carson City. Today is Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. A busy week is deserving of time off and for many the weekend is extended as Monday is Veteran's Day with federal, state and local governments, as well as city schools closed so we can pay tribute to America's finest men and women who have served or are currently serving in our Armed Forces.

Come on down to the flea market on Nov.10 & 11 and visit all our great vendors selling crafts, antiques, art, jewelry, knives and tons of misc. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with unique gifts. SpoonMe Creations will be there with handmade jewelry from flatware and a lot more. We are located on Old Clear Creek road across from Costco in the big metal building. Open Sat. From 8-3 and Sun. 9-3. We do this once a month on different dates so if you are interested in being a vendor give us a call. Admission is $1 for adults and kids under 18 are free.

Kelly Gustafson, a Carson High School Health Science teacher and HOSA adviser in the Career and Technical Education Department at CHS, provides this week's news regarding a health career competition. She reports the following:

CARSON CITY — Winging it has serious implications for Conner Love and those around him, but after the last 24 months, he wouldn’t have it any other way.

Homecoming Week is a fun-filled time at CHS with a frenzy of activities and celebrations to honor the high school and its students.

The mighty U.S. Navy Blue Angels and fellow air show performers give an encore performance Sunday, the final day of the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.

Keep your eyes to the skies and your ears to the wind for that famous navy blue streak.

The thunderous roar of jet engines will rumble across the skies above Carson City and the Carson Valley this weekend as the famed U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight team headlines the 2018 Aviation Roundup at the Minden-Tahoe Airport.

Garden Media Group (GMG), a public relations firm based in Pennsylvania, has been predicting gardening trends since 2001. In their recent report, “Rooted Together,” they have incorporated statistics from the National Gardening Association’s (NGA) annual survey to come up horticultural predictions for 2019.

Another one down, and another one bites the dust.

With bouncy, rubber balls flying across two courts, Queen's 1980 lyrics were fulfilled Friday night in a competitive and friendly dodgeball tournament hosted by the Carson City District Attorney's Office at the Multi-purpose Athletic Center (MAC) in Carson City.

Come on down to the best indoor flea market and shop for treasures in comfort. Located across from Costco in Fuji Park inside the large metal building.

There will be many vendors with arts, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, knives, food and so much more.

We do this once a month and have so much fun. Admission is $1 for adults and kids under 18 free.

Located on Old Clear Creek road in Carson City. Saturday is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information on being a vendor, call (775)315-0008 or (775)873-4717

Recently we visited friends at beautiful Flathead Lake, Montana, where, unfortunately, yellowjackets were swarming. They attacked for no reason and their bites/stings burn and itch, often causing swelling.

Today's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.

UPDATE MONDAY MORNING: The Slide Fire that grew to 80 acres overnight and is 10 percent contained as of Monday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Time for some Sunday holiday adventure. The Carson Nugget has something special tonight, a Van Halen Tribute Band plays two concerts in their upstairs ballroom. For a lazy afternoon in the shade, you’ll find live music on the porch of the Genoa Bar. The Tahoe Orchestra brings their annual 9/11 Memorial Concert to St. Gall’s Church in Gardnerville. Virginia City is trapped in a time loop during Civil War Days. Don’t forget to get your grub on at the annual Rib Cook-off in Sparks. Read on for more events for both Sunday and Monday.

It’s nice that the beginning of the school year is almost immediately rewarded with a three-day weekend. You’ll find annual events like Civil War Days in Virginia City and the Best in the West Rib Cook-off in Sparks, in addition to smaller happenings like the monthly Downtown Carson City Wine Walk and a roller derby double-header. If you haven’t made plans to head for the hills, take a look at your options and have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.

SATURDAY:

August comes to an end today, and with it the end of an era. You are reading my last weekday list of things to do. Celebrate the unofficial end of summer with ‘Cruise Night’ at the Carson Mall, some great live music, or a comedy show.

It’s still Welcome Back Week at Western Nevada College; a free BBQ, games, activities, and meet and greet with the new college President will be in Rotary Square at lunchtime. Muscle Powered starts the day with a hike up Kings Canyon Road. In addition to sturdy shoes and water, you’ll want to bring a camera – the views of Eagle Valley are impressive. Start the weekend early with some live music for a good cause. Enjoy Greg Austin on the stage at Living the Good Life: there’s no cover, but a portion of tonight’s food and beverage sales will benefit the Swithwick/Francone family.

The last big weekend of the summer is on its way, but if you’ve got a hankering for ribs, you can get them now. The annual Rib Cook-off in Sparks kicks off five days of barbeque heaven today – keep an eye open for our local champion, Carson City BBQ. Carson City BMX celebrates the end of the summer with a party at this evening’s practice. Songstress, Latisha Lewis, leads the band during tonight’s Jazz Night at Living the Good Life; if you’ve got some chops, bring an instrument and join the jam.

WEDNESDAY, August 29: Things to do in Carson City

Come on down to the best indoor flea market and shop for all your treasures in comfort. One weekend a month we have our flea market located at Fuji park across from Costco in the big metal building. All kinds of different vendors with arts, crafts, antiques, food, jewelry, knives and so much more. Admission is $1 for adults and Under 18 are free. Open on Sat. From 8-4 and Sun. 9-4. Located on Old Clear Creek road in Carson City, for more information call (775)315-0008 or (775)882-4717.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Don’t worry, you’ve still got four months for your holiday shopping, but Santa needs to hire a few helpers. The annual Polar Express on the V & T is getting ready to steam up and they are auditioning for elves etc. to lend a hand. The Nevada Arts Council has a new exhibit featuring Basque artwork; attend this evening’s artist reception to learn more about these unusual carvings. The ESL at Home program works quietly behind the scenes to bring better English language skills to non-native speakers.

RENO — California Pacific Airlines announced plans Monday for service along the West Coast that will begin Nov. 1, 2018. Flying from its base at the McClellan – Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif., CPA will initially offer service to the communities of San Jose in the Bay Area and northern Nevada through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

It’s time for the students of Western Nevada College to head back to school. In order to help the day go smoothly, you’ll find coffee and snacks placed strategically around campus. Make sure to spend a moment checking out the new art installation in the main gallery: ‘The Surrealist Eye’ is on display and will have an artist reception on Thursday evening. Have a great week, Carson City.

MONDAY, August 27: Things to do in Carson City

YERINGTON — The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced Monday that Nevada’s newest state park, the Walker River State Recreation Area, will officially open to the public at the Pitchfork Ranch on Saturday, Sept. 22.

We are running out of summer weekends. I know that’s hard to believe right now, but hoodies and everything pumpkin is just beyond the horizon. Grab summer with both hands and go enjoy this beautiful city. The Brewery Arts Center brings Dennis Johnson and the Mississippi Ramblers to the stage for tonight’s free concert. Check out the Railroad Museum for your fill of music and antique motor cars. Car lovers have two shows to choose from today: spectators will be able to enjoy both, but you’ll have to pick one if you want to enter your ride. Keep reading for more summertime fun.

Don your boots and cowboy hats for two-days of rodeo in Virginia City this weekend. It’s a Wild West show done up Virginia City style, filled with favorite events and a whole lot of the unexpected.

Brianna Denison, a 19-year-old Reno girl who was home visiting from Santa Barbara where she studied psychology at the Santa Barbara City College, was murdered in January 2008 after she was abducted from a friend's house in Reno by James Biela, and her body was found in a field on Feb. 15 of the same year.

Now, exactly 10 years apart, her cousin Caitlin Denison, 19, has also gone missing as of January of 2018.

Come on down and shop for all your treasures in a comfortable building. Lots of different vendors to choose from, arts, crafts, jewelry, collectibles, antiques and so much more. Open Sat. From 8-4 and Sun. From 9-4.. admission is $1 for adults and kids under 18 free. Located on Old Clear Creek road in Fuji park across from Costco. Lots of free parking. For more information call 775-315-0008 or 775-882-4717. Call to be a vendor!

Reno Aces mascot Archie’s 10th birthday party was spoiled Sunday when Las Vegas beat the stuffing out of his team.

The flying objects over the Biggest Little City were identified as baseballs launched by the 51’s, who sent the Aces out of town with a 15-6 defeat and their first series loss since July 3. The Aces are en route to New Orleans and won’t be back until Aug. 1.