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CARSON CITY — Northern Nevada Development Authority announced Tuesday on behalf of Black Gold Terminals: Northern Nevada, a subsidiary of Blacklands Railroad, that Drew Roschli is the new Terminal Manager for its transloading and storage terminal at the Northern Nevada Railport & Logistics Center in Fernley.

The Carson City Airport was ready for take-off Saturday, celebrating its 90th anniversary and annual Fly In Open House event.

CARSON CITY — With a theme "The NexGen of Aviation is You" the 2018 Carson City Airport Open House looks to the skies to celebrate the future this Saturday, June 23. The free community, family-friendly event draws thousands of visitors annually, where airplane and aircraft enthusiasts gather to learn about aviation and aerospace related careers.

Government Surplus Auction — Everything must go!

A government surplus auction will be held Saturday, April 14 at 601 Britain Drive in the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center beginning at 9 a.m. Take Interstate 80 East from Sparks to Exit 32. This auction is open to the public.

Items can be previewed in person April 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The auction is live on-site and online. To register as an online bidder, go to the event website and click on “Participate in this Event.”

I just don’t have it in me to make an Ides of March pun, but I guess I could take a stab at it. There isn’t really anything to be wary of today, so head out with abandon. Band students from all the Carson City schools, elementary on up, will get together this evening for a grand performance. Band-o-Rama will take place in the ‘big’ gymnasium at Carson High; get there early if you want a good seat. Learn more about the Court Appointed Special Advocates at their informational meeting; more volunteers are always appreciated.

Valentine’s was yesterday, but you can fall in puppy love any day of the year. CASI, the Carson Animal Shelter Initiative, does some great things for the shelter animals in our valley. Learn how you can get involved during their monthly meeting at the Nevada Humane Society. The International Film Weekend brings a slice of life from around the world to our own Bob Boldrick Theater. You’ll get the chance to see some great independent documentaries, in addition to award-winning films from other cultures.

Carson City’s only indoor go-cart track, Carson Raceway offers a high-speed rush for children and adults alike.

The facility has been open for six months now, and customers seem to really enjoy the experience.

Just one week to go until Thanksgiving. You’ll have from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. to drop off your donation to the Holiday for the Hungry Frozen Turkey Drop at the Carson Nugget; you’ll see the FISH truck on Carson Street and can drop it off without leaving your car. Sherry Rupert, Executive Director of the State of Nevada Indian Commission, is tonight’s speaker at the Nevada State Museum. Learn about the future of the Stewart Indian School, and probably some interesting things about its history. The Polar Express begins its seasonal run this weekend.

One might think that the end of summer means that the fun times are over: they would be wrong. This list of happenings in the Carson City area isn’t getting any shorter. The annual Genoa Candy Dance is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, and this weekend welcomes the first ever Silver State Arts Festival at Fuji Park, as well. The first ever Community Garage Sale at the Community Center offers one-stop bargain hunting. Swing into the season at the monthly dance party hosted by the High Sierra Swing Dance Club.

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DAYTON — On Saturday, Sept. 9, more than a dozen communities throughout Nevada are participating in the annual Walk in Memory — Walk for Hope event. The goal of the event is to increase awareness of the effects suicide has on our nation and state, and to remember those who have been lost to suicide.

Dayton, Nevada – On Saturday, September 9, more than a dozen communities throughout Nevada are participating in the annual Walk in Memory - Walk for Hope event.

The goal of the event is to increase awareness of the effects suicide has on our nation and state, and to remember those who have been lost to suicide.

The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will continue a project to eradicate, control, and contain known infestations of invasive plants in the Lake Tahoe Basin using chemical treatment. Work will take place at approximately 90 infestations sites (18.25 acres) beginning in mid-July and continuing through September 2017.

Shoe Tree Brewing Company, located next door to Carson Hot Springs Resort, celebrated its grand opening Saturday with a ribbon cutting, live music and an array of signature craft brews for tasting.

If you happen to be up very early on Saturday morning, you may just see some runners in the pre-dawn hours. The Reno-Tahoe Odyssey, a 178 mile relay, passes through Carson City on its way to Virginia City. A huge congratulations goes out to the Class of 2017; the Carson High graduates will get their diplomas today. It’s wine walk weekend, so downtown will be hopping with sippers, strollers, and plenty of summer fun. Keep reading, and you’re sure to find something to make this weekend special.

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The Carson Valley Trails Association will present Carson Valley Trails Day, a celebration of the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day, on Saturday, June 3. Events are planned at two trails - the Fay-Luther Trail in Gardnerville and the Bently Heritage Trail in Minden.

The quality of an organization’s workforce influences its ability to adapt to new and changing markets, as well as to grow and thrive. Without a skilled workforce to fill the jobs that make this possible, employers find it difficult to achieve their business objectives. Key to the economic prosperity of Nevada’s Sierra Region is workforce development that meets both present and future needs.

The public is invited to Run for the Roses with the Rotary Club of Carson City and watch the Kentucky Derby live on Saturday, May 6 at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater.

Silver Springs, Nevada - There will be special holiday events and hours for Healthy Communities Coalition's Silver Stage Food Pantry, located at 3595 Ramsey Weeks Cutoff in Silver Springs. Normally, the Pantry is open Monday through Friday from 10am until 4pm. However, the Pantry will close at noon on Friday December 16th, and at noon on Monday, December 19th. The Pantry will also be closed on Tuesday, December 27th from noon to 2:30pm for a delivery.

Pioneer High School is fortunate to have hired another caring and talented individual to help maintain a safe learning environment for students. Danielle Langum, the newest Panther staff member, was hired as the school’s Safe School Advocate.

Going, going, gone! It’s government surplus auction time again this Saturday, east of Reno, starting online and onsite at 9 a.m. at the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (I-80 East, Exit 32).

In the market for a previously owned car, truck or SUV? Saturday’s auction is one of the biggest vehicle auctions to date. Lots and lots of vehicles and other items will go be auctioned. To become a registered bidder and/or to see the auction catalog visit: https://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=110423&p=1&sort=0#cnTb

The Carson Valley Trails Association, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Carson Valley Medical Center, will present its 8th annual Hike for Health Day on Saturday, September 17, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at The Nature Conservancy’s River Fork Ranch, located east of the Town of Genoa at 381 Genoa Lane.

The TEDxCarsonCity team was awarded a license for a second TEDxCarsonCity event. Carson City’s most impassioned TEDx enthusiasts will come together once again on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 for a day of information, inspiration, networking and dialogue around the theme "The Agora."

The weekend has arrived and there are festivals everywhere. A Basque Festival and Picnic can be found in Gardnerville. Bowers Mansion hosts a Bluegrass Festival for the 31st year. Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival returns to King Beach for the weekend. The Annual Jazz and Beyond Music Festival has infiltrated the whole valley with musicians. Check out the Douglas County Junior Rodeo or Carson Valley Ag Day in Gardnerville. Continue on down the list for all of the area’s happenings.

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Silver State Online High School in Carson City has turned school into a party! Its back to school enrollment drive on August 13th from 11AM-1PM features an atrium barbecue complete with all the fixings, drinks,and desserts. FREE drawings will be held throughout the event. Eligible winners include all families that enroll one or more new students at the event.

Dayton, Nevada – Alie Trier, Dayton Food Pantry director, was delighted with the results of a recent “Stuff a Police Car with Food Donations” event at Smith’s Grocery in Dayton. She exclaimed “Everyone was awesome!”

Volunteers in Policing, Lyon County Sheriff's Department, Smith's Grocery Store, donors, and community volunteers contributed to the event that resulted in the collection of $480 in cash plus over $700 worth of food items for the Dayton Food Pantry in just 4 hours on July 9th, 2016 at Smith's Grocery.

UPDATE 3:30PM From Douglas County Public Works: The water line has been located, but it is 15 foot deep with a gas line in the excavation hole and unmarked fiber optic lines running parallel to the edge of pavement along the old road bed. Therefore efforts are currently limited to the use of a vactor truck for excavation. It is anticipated that the crews will be working into the night to make the leak repair.
Jacks Valley Road will remain closed until the repair is complete.
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A broken water line opened a six foot sink hole on Jacks Valley Road north of Genoa on Saturday. The hole is located between Montaña and the first entrance to Genoa Lakes Golf Course forcing a road closure, according to Douglas County Public Works officials.

DeBug Computer, Inc. is proof that a local, family owned business can succeed and grow thru tough economic times and when competing with big chain stores. Providing top quality computer help to both home users and large corporations at fair prices. This is DeBug's fourth re-location to a larger building. The latest move doubled their square footage, provides additional customer parking, and efficient service space.

With the announcement earlier this month that Western Nevada College has partnered with Panasonic Energy of North America’s gigafactory, accelerated training classes will begin June 20 in Carson City and continue through the summer.

With just eight weeks of accelerated training at Western Nevada College this summer, students can gain the knowledge and skills necessary for employment by a number of Northern Nevada manufacturers. It's happening on the fast track and in a big way through August at the Carson City campus.

Tickets for TEDx Carson City 2016 with the theme, Creating the Community you Want to Live In, will go on sale Monday.

Organizer Gina Hill said the goal for Carson City’s TEDx is to unite listeners in a common vision of creating a community that all would want to live in. She hopes it is transformational.