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Fun for kids and teens: Youth sports, agriculture, fundraising and more all summer long in Carson City

The Carson City School District provided the following list of community activities for or in support of youth organizations throughout the summer.

Carson High Football will host a Senator Youth Football Camp for athletes K-8th grade, Monday through Wednesday, June 17-19. The camp will run from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Carson High School Football Field. The three-day clinic is designed to polish football techniques and skills will be lead by Carson High Football Staff and Players. The cost is $80 per player and includes a t-shirt and dessert on the last day of camp. Register by scanning the QR Code in the attached flyers in English and Spanish. Please email jbarlow@carson.k12.nv.us with questions.

Carson High Tennis will host a Youth Clinic for boys and girls in 3rd-8th grade, June 17-20, from 8:00-11:30 a.m. each day at 1111 Saliman Road in Carson City. Cost for the clinic is $100 per athlete. Rackets and tennis balls will be provided. Use the QR Code in the attached flyer to register or contact jminifie@carson.k12.nv.us.

Northern Nevada's Top Female Hurdling Athletes will host a Hurdle Clinic for middle and high-school-age track athletes interested in learning techniques, drills and exercises to strengthen hurdling form. The clinic will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Saturday, June 29, at the Carson Middle School Track. There is no cost for the clinic, but participants are asked to RSVP (text or call) to Anne Davis, 775-420-7254. See attached flyer for more information.

Beginning June 20, 2024, Dayton Valley Golf Course and Empire Ranch Golf Course will host a Summer Golf Season for Little Golfers 7U (a team for 5, 6 and 7 year-olds) and 10U (a team for 8, 9 and 10-year-olds). Register by scanning the QR code in the attached flyer or get more info at 775-291-6078 or bit.ly/LittleGolfers.

Carson City Pop Warner will host a registration event for the 2024 Football and Cheer Season for youth ages 5-14. The registration event will be Saturday, June 22, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Governors Field, 500 Evalyn Drive at the Equipment Shack. Registration closes June 22. Please bring a copy of your participant's Birth Certificate. Visit carsoncitypopwarner.org or view the attached flyer for more information.

The Wild Sheep Foundation will host an Outdoor Expo for youth and families Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capitol City Gun Club, 3590 Arrowhead Drive in Carson City. See attached flyer for more information.

Western Nevada College Continuing Education will host College for Kids: iLead, a summer program to help give students confidence to step into leadership. The week-long program will be held in three sessions: June 10-14 and June 24-28, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ages 9 and older are welcome. Register at wnc.edu/continuing-education/personal-interest or see attached flyer for more information.

The University of Nevada, Reno College of Agriculture, Biotechnology and Natural Resources in partnership with 4-H invites youth ages 9-12 to 3-day Summer Camps June 12-14 and again August 6-8, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, at 727 Fairview Drive, Suite F, in Carson City. Cost is $15 per week. Snacks and refreshments included. See attached flyer for more information.

Western Nevada College Continuing Education will host College for Kids: Summer Sports Camp, which will include a combination of mountain biking, hiking, martial arts, community services & education, softball/baseball, archery, general fitness, flag football, inline skating and more. The week-long program will be held in four sessions: July 8-12, July 22-26, August 5-9 and August 12-16, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ages 8-14 are welcome. Register at wnc.edu/continuing-education/personal-interest or see attached flyer for more information.

All kids entering 4th-8th grade are invited to attend the Carson High School Youth Running Camp, July 29 - August 2, at the Pete Livermore Sports Sports Complex. The program was designed by the Carson High Varsity Cross Country Team to teach kids a little about strength, endurance and stretching. But mostly, the kids have fun! The cost is $80 per runner. Scholarships are available as needed. See attached flier and register today.

Carson High School Wrestling will host a fundraising Golf Tournament Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m., at Silver Oak Golf Course. 100% of money raised will help fund the Carson High School Wrestling program and the Bing Blood Scholarship. Cost: $400 for a team of 4 or $125 per player (includes lunch). Registration closes June 10. There will be prizes for First Place, the Biggest Loser, Best Dressed Team and Best Team Name. Questions or Donations please contact: April Heaton: 775-400-0751, Adriana Lombardi: 775-297-1488, Nick or Naomi Redwine: 775-220-4466 or 775-292-1200, or Monica Ward: 775-220-1490. See attached flyer.

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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a possible structure fire and brush fire in the 1200 block of Mountain Park Drive off of Marian Avenue.

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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, the extreme-value grocery retailer, today launched its 14th Annual Independence from Hunger Food Drive, to combat food insecurity and support families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities throughout America. From June 26 to July 31, 2024, Carson City Grocery Outlet is teaming up with the Northern Nevada Dream Center, to collect food and cash donations in-store.

Today I started pruning out the water sprouts in my four crabapple trees. Some people might call these “suckers,” but suckers grow up from the bottom of the trunk and water sprouts grow in the upper parts of the tree. I have been training three of these trees into a somewhat flattened umbrella shape for almost 20 years. The water sprouts just ruin that effect. So, out they come.

Unquestionably one of the most entertaining groups of celebrities at the pro-athlete dominated American Century Championship this year is the star-studded lineup of comedians playing in the July 10-14 edition of the tournament at Edgewood Tahoe.

The plants and trees are on their best behavior at Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City as they celebrate their 50th anniversary of this awesome garden center, where flowers are in full bloom, trees are standing strong and tall in their pots, vendors are available to give gardening pointers, and there's lots of outdoor decor to make your garden more vibrant and interesting.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and Nevada State Police were called Sunday morning to a vehicle crash at the intersection of US-50, US-395 South Carson Street and I-580.

The annual Pony Express Re-ride, a re-enactment of the original Pony Express Route that spanned nearly 2,000 miles passing through what are now seven western states, returns to the Carson City area on Wednesday, June 26.

The much-anticipated Carson-Tahoe Home & Garden Show is happening this weekend, featuring an impressive array of vendors offering everything from home improvement services and products to health and beauty services and products, ensuring there is something for everyone. Admission is free to the public.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 24-30, 2024. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

UPDATE 9:44PM: Extinguished at around 8:45 p.m. the small brush fire was under a quarter-of an acre, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The cause is under investigation.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday night to a brush fire in the area of Lepire Drive in East Carson City.

Earlier this month, Dirk Roper, owner and CEO of Roper’s Heating and Air Conditioning, made the first of many deliveries of the summer of 50 fans to the Carson City Senior Center as part of the KOLOCares 2024 Fan Drive to help Carson City seniors stay cool this summer.

The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is gearing up for our most popular holiday weekend, the Fourth of July. Tahoe is a cherished place, welcoming to all responsible recreationists of diverse backgrounds, and it is essential that Tahoe visitors and residents alike take care of this spectacular place to protect Tahoe’s environment and improve the Tahoe experience for all.

Here are upcoming Carson City school-related activities and local community partner events.

Nevada’s unemployment rate was unchanged in May and remains at 5.1 percent. The state also saw an increase of 3,800 jobs, including 200 in Carson City, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation's monthly economic report.

This weekend’s Capital City Brewfest checks all the boxes needed to have a great time. Plenty of breweries? Check. Live music in McFadden Plaza? Check. Food trucks, fun raffle prizes and great weather? Check, check, check.

The annual Capital City Brewfest takes place this Saturday, June 22nd, from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. along Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Downtown Carson City.

A recent cyberattack is impacting casino operations at some northern Nevada casinos.

I had a great opportunity to meet and speak with many people last week at the Dini’s Car Show in Yerington, NV. The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office continually has a booth at many local events. Our Administrative Assistant Kayla and I worked the booth for the entire day. We entered our armored vehicle into the car show, unfortunately it was not eligible to win any prizes, however it was a hit with the crowd.

A Clark County District Judge dismissed the case against six “fake electors” who signed documentation claiming that former President Trump won Nevada in 2020. President Joe Biden won Nevada with over 33,000 votes in the 2020 election.

According to Clark County district Judge Mary Kay Holthus, prosecutors with the Nevada Attorney General’s office filed the case in the wrong venue by applying it to Southern Nevada, when it should have been brought to Northern Nevada.

The Kid’s Monster Lab is for any anyone ages six through thirteen interested in bringing their imagination to life. In this three-week, six-session class, participants will dream up creatures, critters, and monsters to create with their art, their colors, then finally clay and paint. Classes are led by instructor, Kaleb Wyckoff.

Class is a 6 day series beginning July 9th and continuing every Tuesday and Thursday thru July 25th, from 5 to 6 pm.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on July 6th and meet local realist artist R. Fox. New piece will be on display with a very rare sale. One day only, 25% off her artwork.
The show will be held both indoors and in the front yard.
Please, mark your calendars now.

According to RSVP, the lower Centennial Fields as well as Centennial Park Drive will be open to the public to view the Fourth of July fireworks which will be set off from Eagle Valley Golf Course this year instead of Mills Park.

More on that here.

Ready for some weekend warmup fun? Ditch the usual Friday night routine and head down to Mills Park in Carson City as Family Fun Fridays return, promising an exciting way to kick off your weekend. This free, weekly event at Mills Park is the perfect recipe for creating lasting memories, filled with vibrant entertainment, delicious eats, and movies under the stars.

Public invited to art and poetry show inside old Nevada State Prison

Far Beyond the Walls is an unusual exhibition that involves 22 artists, 7 solo exhibitions and 2 group shows. Visual art, poetry and soundscapes will temporarily transform the cell housing, medical and culinary spaces of the historic and recently decommissioned Nevada State Prison at 3301 Warmsprings Court, Carson City, Nevada 89701.

Carson City Supervisor Maurice White has set the Nevada Day Parade in his sights due to their policy disallowing campaigning within the parade.

During the 2022 parade, issues rose to their breaking point after fist fights broke out along the parade route, which turned out to be political in nature.

This Saturday, the Greenhouse Garden Center will celebrate its 50-year anniversary in the capital city.

As part of the celebration, the popular garden and home store will be hosting a customer appreciation day with music, food, vendors, and more.

A concert by Old West Trio and a discussion on Frank Sinatra, wrap up the month of June as part of the Dangberg Summer Festival.

The Menagerie Oddities Market Comes to Mackay Mansion Museum

The extravagant, lauded and inimitable Menagerie Oddities Market, whose credo is, “This Ain't Yer Grannies Craft Fair”, comes to the Mackay Mansion Museum in Virginia City, Nevada on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 11 am to 7 pm.

The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada has scheduled consumer sessions on Tuesday, June 25, to hear public comments regarding NV Energy’s applications to adjust deferred energy rates charged to customers.

This Saturday morning, volunteers will lace up their boots, pull on their gloves, and help protect Lake Tahoe with a few hours of intensely gratifying, land-healing work. Participants can choose from a range of hands-on projects taking place at the Tallac Historic Site on Tahoe’s South Shore.