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At least two Black Live Matter protesters were arrested Friday evening during a BLM march at the Carson City Nevada State Capitol. Protesters were arrested following an issue with protesters walking in the bike lane. With help from the community of Carson City, Full Circle Compost received all sorts of green waste from residents in the first year of Waste Management’s green-waste recycling program. The Brewery Arts Center has a newly created mural on the Second Street wall done by an artist from the Nevada Artist Association Gallery, Diana Uzzell. Before COVID-19 hit the capital city, Trick or Treating had been changed to Friday, Oct. 30 since the Nevada Day Parade was falling on Oct. 31 this year. Despite the parade being cancelled, Trick or Treating is still going to be held Oct. 30 at this time, unless otherwise directed by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2020 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award. Hello fellow anglers. Just got back from Oregon a few weeks ago and the world’s getting a little crazy. It's now fall, and it feels like we missed out on most of summer, between COVID-19 and wildfires, we might have to start doing some praying to get back to some sense of normalcy. We encountered 7 wildfires on our journey. Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting six new cases and 17 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,278, with 1,163 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 99 cases remain active. The Friends of the Carson City Library and its Browsers Corner Book Store have been hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown. While we have appreciated the support of our loyal fans, our business — like many others in our community — has been challenged with the fallout of the pandemic. A traffic accident was reported just before 3 p.m. Friday at Fairview and Carson Streets. Traffic is currently blocked by the two-vehicle crash within a construction zone, and one driver is complaining of neck pain. First responders are enroute. Motorists should seek alternate routes or use caution in the area. The senior spotlight is generally used to highlight seniors that have demonstrated high academic excellence, high motivation, strong leadership abilities, the desire for personal growth and many other positive qualities to highlight. A fundraiser for the Children’s Museum in Carson City will be held this upcoming Tuesday at Piazza Bar, to help with their funding shortage due to COVID-19. The cost is $39 per person, and 25 percent of all proceeds will go to the museum. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office regularly receives complaints of scams and fraudulent activity. This public nuisance and criminal empire provides a unique challenge. Local baseball and softball players are invited to participate in a free Cap City Baseball Hitting Clinic. RSVP now to reserve your spot! Boys and girls ages 8-13 are welcomed to attend and participate. The clinic will be held on October 1st, 2020 at 5:30 PM at the John L. Harvey Field (Western Nevada College, 2201 W. College Pkwy, Carson City, NV 89703). Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Franktown Apples in Washoe Valley is hosting apple picking Friday through Sunday. In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Nevada State Parks will have a fee-free day on Saturday filled with hikes and tours. Combined with live music and dinner at local restaurants, the weekend will be filled with excitement! Read on for more information. Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting eight new cases and twelve additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,272, with 1,146 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 110 cases remain active. A vehicle towing a trailer has flipped in south Washoe Valley in the Northbound lanes on I-580 which is causing a major back up of traffic along the freeway in Carson City. NHP and first responders are on scene. Motorists should seek alternate routes. Most Nevadans with driver’s licenses or identifications cards that expired during the COVID-19 pandemic are now eligible to renew online at the Nevada DMV’s website, http://www.dmvnv.com. The Nevada Day Golf Tournament is returning to Carson City this Nevada Day after a long absence from the capital city. According to Ken Hamilton, Executive Director of Nevada Day, the Golf Tournament is making a comeback this year for the first time in over a decade. A vehicle and motorcycle accident was reported at 1:52 p.m. Thursday near the Saliman and William intersection. The motorcyclist does not appear to be moving. Motorists need to seek alternate routes in the area. First responders are enroute. Careflight has been ordered. Kristy Lynn Felkins, 36, of Fallon, Nevada, was indicted today for a murder-for-hire plot, U.S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott announced. A 31-year-old Silver springs man was arrested in the 3300 block of N. Carson Street for felony burglary and possession of burglary tools. Kristin N. Luis, Carson City Justice/Municipal Court Judge presided over the first jury trial during the COVID-19 pandemic on September 22nd and 23rd at the Carson City Courthouse. UPDATE 9:54 a.m.: Firefighters on scene determined that this was not a case of arson.***A possible structure fire was reported Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the 2200 block of Poole Way near Carmine and Sherman. According to dispatch, a woman lit a chair on fire inside of a residence, which then lit the floor on fire. Dispatch advised that an oxygen tank was present. Clean Up the Lake, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, has removed 8,183 pounds of trash from Donner Lake and Lake Tahoe. Beginning in July 2020, the Clean Up The Lake dive teams completed a circumnavigated SCUBA clean up of Donner Lake, covering every inch of the 8 mile shoreline at depths of 0-25 feet removing all the smaller trash they could find that resulted in 5,151.5 pounds of trash removed from Donner Lake compared to 3,032 pounds of trash removed from the depths of Lake Tahoe. Carson City is pleased to announce the launch of its online Business Supply Assistance program. Partnership Carson City, founded to develop a healthy community, and other partners are educating the community about how to safely dispose of prescription drugs this Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Smith's Food and Drug Store, located at 599 E William St. Additionally, Partnership will have a collection box for safe disposal of sharps (syringes) and providing free Deterra Bags for safe-at-home disposal and lockboxes for storage. Mile High Jazz Band Association continues the 2020 Jazz Beyond Festival’s series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, with the second Jazz Brunch. The event, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Empire Ranch Golf, features Cherie and Take This Band. Carson City Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is reporting ten new cases and fourteen additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad-County Region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,264, with 1,134 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 114 cases remain active. The historic mining town of Virginia City is regarded as one of America’s most haunted cities. This October 31 and throughout the month, uncover spooky tales and festive family adventures for all ages – all aligned to accommodate current restrictions and guidelines – during “Hauntober.” A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested in the 1400 block of Rand Ave for three felony warrants including fugitive from justice and tampering or injuring a vehicle. Restaurants were the hardest hit of the “essential” businesses allowed to remain open when the hospitality businesses — of which restaurants are a subset — were abruptly shuttered at almost a moment’s notice. The King of Carson passed away in a backyard on Roop Street on Sept. 8, and at first it was believed that some form of foul play had taken the King's life, whether from being struck by a car or poisoned by a rival deer who wanted to take the throne. The Carson City School District announced it will now provide weekly updates on the number of active COVID-19 cases on the district’s website. Dayton native and Life Scout Suzanna Stankute is making strides with Boy Scouts of America. Stankute, 14, is one of the only girls in her council on the verge of earning her Eagle Scout rank. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest achievement attainable in the Scouts BSA program. Members who earn this rank must go through a lengthy review process and complete an Eagle Scout project. Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020 that there are 11 new cases and eight additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad county region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,254, with 1,120 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 118 cases remain active. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating human remains that were discovered by bicycle riders Sunday at Marlette Lake. Three different people caught the beautiful sunrise over Carson City early Tuesday morning. The photos include captures of the sun rising over the pinions by Andrew Tucker, the first day of fall sunrise by Edward Howell and sunrise over Jacks Valley by Larry French. Scroll and click on each photo to enlarge. This week, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosted training of school-based officers provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers. The training is viewed as essential certifications for officers working within educational environments and critical to the success of the “triad” concept of policing in school programs. Carson City will be getting its very first Roberto's Taco Shop, a popular west coast Mexican cuisine restaurant with locations in northern and southern Nevada. Today in Carson City and beyond, it is National Voter Registration Day. Did you know that in Nevada, you can register to vote online in only a few minutes, or in-person at the polls? We are in need of Unique Caregivers to join our "Best Place to Work Team" at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City. Want to be a part of a team that views you as the professional that you are and values you for the quality of care that you deliver to our seniors? CARSON CITY — A Mescalero Apache basket with a provenance to Native American leader Goyahkla, also known as Geronimo, will be discussed from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City. National Public Lands Day 2020 is themed “more ways to connect to nature” and is celebrated this Saturday, Sept. 26. This is the nation's largest, single-day volunteer event for public lands. Carson City Parks, Recreation Open Space invites you to volunteer for a trail workday. A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Tuesday for a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant, according to a sheriff's deputy booking report. CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Gov. Steve Sisolak said Monday that he does not plan to take back the $8.9 million in coronavirus relief that Nevada allocated to Douglas County, despite local officials agreeing to welcome President Donald Trump for a campaign rally in defiance of state pandemic directives. Keith and Gwen Thompson are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. They both grew up and met in Price, Utah. They moved to Gardnerville two years ago from Kamiah, Idaho.They have four daughters (Tamara, Tovia, Tracy Jennifer) eight grand-children and seven great-grandchildren.They've had 70 wonderful years together and continue to enjoy life! The Carson City School District is seeking two (2) more applications from parents to serve as members on the district’s Family Life Committee. Carson City Kiwanis hosted the 7th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Golf Tournament and Carson City Bench Press Championships at Silver Oak Golf Course Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. The sold-out event resulted in 140 golfers teeing off and 9 weightlifters bench pressing to raise over $10,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and over $3,000 for the Marilyn Elaine Scholarship. Glen Lucky was born on Sept. 27, 1952, down in Coronado, Calif. He was like many other boys, cute, smart, happy to arrive, however, he was diagnosed with a birth defect, cerebral palsy, and his parents were advised he might not live to see 15. But Glen did live to see 15. He started riding a bike at 15, and 16 and 17. Glen turns 68 on Sunday. The ARW is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Carso City Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs. Carson City Health and Human Services is reporting Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 that there are three new cases and 10 additional recoveries of COVID-19 in the Quad County region. This brings the total number of cases to 1,243, with 1,112 recoveries and sixteen deaths, 115 cases remain active. Listen to the local candidates running for office at the Carson City Republican General Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24. Our meeting is held at the Carson City Casino Fandango with registration at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starting at 7 p.m. The first 50 are allowed. You can also attend virtually by registering here. The Waterfall Trail in Kings Canyon is currently undergoing maintenance. Trail access will be limited Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Oct. 1. Users are asked to please observe all cautionary signage. A federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to block Nevada’s expanded mail-in voting laws for the 2020 election over a lack of standing. Nevada residents and visitors are invited to celebrate Nevada Public Lands Day this Saturday, Sept. 26 with a “fee-free” day at Nevada’s State Parks. Park fees, including entrance, camping (Saturday night) and boating, where applicable, will be waived at state parks throughout Nevada. Wanted: Your News Photos We encourage our readers to submit news, press releases, photos, videos and calendar events to Carson Now. Just go here, no logging in needed. Bike Month has always been a cornerstone for Muscle Powered to bring community together every May to share our love of biking. Back in March, as we began to watch the COVID-19 outbreak unfurl in the United States, we held out hope that we could still come together to celebrate as usual. Get an early start on your Christmas shopping and show support for your local veterans Sept. 26-27 in Carson City with the fourth annual Sierra-Tahoe Auxiliary Unit No. 137 Fleet Reserve rummage sale.Stop by Veteran's Hall located at Second and Curry Street in Carson City from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and pick up a few items in which you choose the price you want to pay, with the proceeds to benefit Carson City area veterans. Mile High Jazz Band Association continues the 2020 Jazz Beyond Festival’s series of live-streamed, streamed, and virtual events on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, with the second Jazz Brunch. The event, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Empire Ranch Golf, features Cherie and Take This Band. Nevada News Group columnist Jeanette Strong, whose award winning political commentaries appear bi-weekly in the Lahontan Valley News and online on the Nevada Appeal website, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Carson City Democratic tele-luncheon. Her remarks will be teleconferenced from her home in Fallon. Parents and caregivers are you working from home with kids climbing in your lap? Teens, are you now responsible for your younger siblings' schoolwork and your own? A fundraiser for the Children’s Museum in Carson City will be held this upcoming Tuesday at Piazza Bar, to help with their funding shortage due to COVID-19. The cost is $39 per person, and 25 percent of all proceeds will go to the museum. CARSON CITY — Fire Prevention Week 2020 is October 4-10. The Nevada Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal Division, is proud and excited to hold its 4th annual poster contest. Winners of four categories will have their artwork featured on billboards statewide. Soroptimist International of Carson City is presenting a “Let’s Get Acquainted” orientation meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The public is invited to attend the event online via Zoom. Repeats every week on the 1 of September, October, November, December every Monday and every Wednesday and every Thursday until Sun Dec 20 2020 . September 1, 2020 (All day) The Ron Wood Family Resource Center has received a 2020 CARES Act COVID-19 Relief Act funding grant from Carson City. The purpose of this grant is to assist Carson City residents with COVID-19 related needs. Free Skin Cancer Screening Compliments Of Carson Tahoe Health Wellness InstituteDid you know that skin cancer is the most prevalent of all cancers? It’s estimated that over one million Americans develop some type of skin cancer every year. Overexposure to sunlight (including tanning) is the main cause, especially when it results in sunburn and blistering. Avoiding the sun is your best defense, but when you can’t, have your skin checked by a professional on a regular basis.When?October 9 from 9 AM - 5 PM (Lunch Break from Noon - 1 PM) The Friends in Service Helping, Ranchos Family Service Center will host a winter coat giveaway Thursday, Oct. 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 921 Mitch Drive in Gardnerville. Local baseball and softball players are invited to participate in a free Cap City Baseball Hitting Clinic. RSVP now to reserve your spot! Boys and girls ages 8-13 are welcomed to attend and participate. The clinic will be held on October 1st, 2020 at 5:30 PM at the John L. Harvey Field (Western Nevada College, 2201 W. College Pkwy, Carson City, NV 89703). The ARW is a citizen workgroup that reviews and recommends grant applications to be funded by the Carso City Community Development Block Grant and Community Support Services Grant programs. Franktown Apples, also known as Apple Basket U-Pick Apple Orchard, will be open every day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m from Sat., Sept 19 through Oct. 19 or until apples are gone. Organizers are holding an ongoing rummage sale to raise funds for the Lighthouse Lodge, a re-entry program for Carson City women being released from incarceration. The rummage sale, at 251 Jeanell Dr., suite 4, is open noon-5:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, with a BBQ on Saturdays. The Nevada Artist Association is proud to present the 2020 “Autumn Show” and the beautiful works of Featured Artists Karen Kreyeski and Maggie Stillwell.  All the work in these shows is from Nevada Artist Association members. These shows are open to the public through October 23rd. Before COVID-19 hit the capital city, Trick or Treating had been changed to Friday, Oct. 30 since the Nevada Day Parade was falling on Oct. 31 this year. Despite the parade being cancelled, Trick or Treating is still going to be held Oct. 30 at this time, unless otherwise directed by Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is pleased to announce that the 4th annual Carson City BOOnanza is still occurring this year, just in a different format. CARSON CITY —The Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development is partnering with StartUpNV, Entrepreneur’s Assembly, Northeastern Nevada Regional Development Authority, business leaders, and other government entities, in a new statewide initiative to foster entrepreneurship in Nevada’s smaller cities and towns. Local Businesses: Want to see your Facebook posts here? Sign up today!

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