Good morning, Carson City.

Northern Nevada celebrates Memorial Day weekend with diverse events.

Join the Celebration of Heroes Parade in Virginia City at 12 p.m. today, ride historic locomotives, explore a food and craft festival in Olympic Valley, and visit Rockin’ Ribfest at Casino Fandango in Carson City (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.).

Memorial Day weekend brings events across Northern Nevada.

Join the Celebration of Heroes Parade in Virginia City today at 12:00 p.m., ride historic trains in Carson, enjoy the Made in Tahoe Spring Festival at Palisades Tahoe, and visit Rockin Ribfest in Carson City (free admission) from May 22 through 25.

JoAnne Skelly, an Extension educator at University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, explains that systemic insecticides applied to plants kill soft scale pests but also harm beneficial insects (such as bees and butterflies), and she advises checking for natural predators before treatment to avoid long-lasting harm to local gardens.

Carson and Douglas High each had four baseball players named to the Class 5A North all-region team, totaling eight honorees; Douglas junior Blaine Bilderback posted a .429 average and pitched 28.1 innings while Carson’s Ethan Cook earned honorable mention.

5K Glow Run/Walk

Event starts after FREE kids Fun Run — Carson City Airport — Cost not specified — Glow your way to the finish line in a fun, community-focused running experience.

2nd Tuesday Networking Event

5-7 p.m. — Cellar 8 Wine Bar & Press Café — Free entry — Connect with local business professionals and expand your network in a relaxed atmosphere.

Medicare Orientation

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Carson City Community Center — Free entry — Learn to navigate Medicare options in a supportive and educational setting.

Stewart Father’s Day Powwow

Throughout the day — Stewart Indian School Cultural Center & Museum — Free entry — Celebrate Nevada's tribal heritage through dance, art, and storytelling at this beloved summer festival.