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The Carson City Democratic Women's Club is holding their second memorial for those who actively supported the Club and have recently passed. The Memorial is Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m.

Those being honored are:

Dinah Jordan

Janice Ayres

Dr. Eugene Paslov

Anneliese Puthe

Families and friends have been noticed to pay respect to these remarkable people.

The memorial is at 11 a.m. at the large dog park at Fuji Park. Lunch and libations with raffle prizes will be available from noon on at Democratic Headquarters 502 E John Carson City.

The 64th Nevada Day Art Show hosted by the Nevada Artists Association, is its biggest show of the year. This judged show will open on Monday, Oct. 27 and run through Friday, Jan. 2, 2015.

This exhibition was opened to all Nevada and Northern California artists and thus brings out the best and most recent works of the regions best painters, sculptors and photographers.

Awards are given for each media, Water color, oil, acrylic, pastel, photography and other, Best of show and Spirit of Nevada.

Virginia City will once again be overrun by zombies when Redrun II: A Zombie Sequel returns Oct. 11. Six miles through some of the Comstock Lode's most haunted history, six obstacle complete with zombies and insanity, and six safe zones/ revive stations along the revised course will make this annual race even more ghoulish.

The race begins at 1pm, however you must check-in at least one hour prior.
The after party AKA Zombie Manifestival will begin at 5pm.

The Nevada Artists Association presents its annual "Photography Show" now through Oct. 24. The show, at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center, is exhibiting the work of the regions best photographers and painters.

A reception will be held for the photographers, painters and artists Saturday Sept. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. The public is invited to view the exhibit, meet the artists and partake of libations and refreshments. Located at 499 West King Street, the NAA's BAC Gallery is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Join thousands of revelers and best fur friends at Art Paws, Artown's only dog-friendly event. Enjoy a variety of food vendors, animal artists, canine activities and contests, beer and wine libations, great live music, hourly raffles and a silent action. Sunday, July 20 from 10-5, McKinley Arts & Culture Center Park @ 925 Riverside Dr.

Pets of the Homeless, a nonprofit will be there collecting pet food for the disadvantaged in Northern Nevada. To learn more about Pets of the Homeless visit www.petsofthehomeless.org

Treat or treating in Carson City will be held on Halloween night, Thursday, Oct. 31. Just like it is celebrated throughout the country.

If you're a Carson City resident, the question as to when Beggar's Night falls on isn't a dumb one to wonder or ask since wrenches have been thrown into the mix every few years due to Nevada Day festivities.

Because Nevada Day sometimes falls on Oct. 31, there have been instances where the annual trick or treating ritual in Carson City has been moved up or down the calendar.

While Street Vibrations started in the parking lot of the Carson Nugget 19 years ago and quickly moved to Reno, new efforts to provide alternative events that cater to families as well as generate revenue for Carson City have been underway culminating in the return of Street Vibrations, in a family-friendly format, to downtown Carson City this weekend.

Getting to North Lake Tahoe’s snowy ski slopes just got a whole lot easier with the launch of the region's first area-wide free ski shuttle serving North Lake Tahoe, Truckee and Donner Summit.

The service runs between area lodging properties to 9 different ski resorts on weekends and holiday weeks now through March 31. It was formed through a collaboration of the North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association in partnership with the Truckee/North Tahoe Transportation Management Association and Placer County, the town of Truckee and several ski resorts.

Make beautiful memories and ring in the New Year with an evening of fine food, libations and the jazz styling of vocalist Barbara Baxter at Café at Adele’s on Monday, Dec. 31.

The evening’s menu will feature favorite entrées from past years, as well as several seasonal dishes. And since New Year’s at Café at Adele’s is such a popular event, reservations are recommended.

North Lake Tahoe takes its music outdoors with a variety of live concerts, festivals and headliner events – all part of the destination’s High Notes: North Lake Tahoe Summerlong Music series, running June through September. The lake’s live music campaign also has a designated website that covers all the free events and ticketed performances.

Free Weekly Summer Concerts

Libations: Silent Auction, Raffle, Dancing, Barbeque
Entertainment: CW & Mr. Spoons plus Doc on Bass and Jake Houston
Tickets: $40.00 per person
Contact: a Kiwanian or Bill Knight 882-3075

The thing about attending a masquerade ball is that you don't have to worry if you show up late because no one will ever know anyway.