Good morning, Carson City.

This week veteran events offer community engagement.

Veterans Voice airs on KKOH Radio Thursday, June 25 at 4:05 p.m. while a military picnic takes place Saturday at Barkley Ranch Plaza and other events (such as a June 18 veterans meeting and June 25 unaccompanied service) honor local heroes.

Genoa will celebrate its 175th founding anniversary and the nation’s 250th on the Fourth of July weekend (free Chautauqua starts July 3 at Town Hall, followed by a parade, music and food on July 4).

Carson City CPA Kelly Bullis detailed results from Nevada Business magazine’s annual poll, which found that 94% of business owners expect a stable or improved bottom line (56% expecting growth) and over 95% agree that high tax burdens challenge local businesses while opinions on healthcare and education vary.

Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge hosts a full week of live music; tonight Craig Fletcher & Friends perform at 7:00 p.m., followed by Friday’s Throwbacks Jamz with Guest DJ Tonie “A” and Saturday’s show by Craig Fletcher & Teri in Carson City.

Carson City Symphony Association will host a summer house recital on July 26 at 4 p.m. at 2662 Danielle Drive featuring music by W.A.

Mozart, Sterling Forrester and others; tickets cost $40 and benefit music education. (A performance will be held in Reno on July 24 at 7 p.m.)

Sierra Lutheran High School will expand to add a middle school program for fall 2027 by converting six classrooms in its east wing — the school also plans an athletic complex and vocational center to support its growing curriculum and community needs.

At Western Nevada College this spring, 539 students earned placement on the dean’s list, an increase from spring 2025 but fewer than fall’s 572 honorees.

The achievement, which represents students from 30 Nevada towns & three California communities, was praised by President J. Kyle Dalpe.

Oasis Academy students demonstrated constitutional knowledge at a We the People event at County Commissioners Chambers with local attorneys judging.

The school will run a quilt raffle during the 4th of July celebration and offer uniform store hours in July and August to prep families for school on Aug. 19.

Congress introduced the Extreme Weather and Heat Response Modernization Act to let FEMA treat extreme heat as a disaster for Northern Nevada, a move aimed at expanding federal resources as officials warn that rising temperatures this summer could increase heat-related risks.

Congresswoman Dina Titus and Congressman Greg Stanton introduced a federal bill that would have FEMA treat extreme heat as a disaster, promising to expand resources for cooling centers and local planning in Northern Nevada as the region braces for a hotter summer.

Nestory Park Self-Storage at 218 Sage Street will sell storage units with unpaid rent at an online auction closing on June 26; tenants may settle overdue fees to withdraw their belongings (details available online).

The Top Gun Dragstrip will resume points racing on Friday at 8 a.m. at a quarter-mile strip 12 miles south of Fallon on Highway 95 — the weekend event also offers a Test & Tune session and races on Saturday and Sunday.

Spectator and crew tickets cost $15 per day.

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.

Star Spangled Steam Up

9 a.m.–4 p.m. — Nevada State Railroad Museum — Various costs — Celebrate Independence Day weekend with train rides, games, and family fun amidst historic locomotives.

Clint Black Live in Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — TJ's Corral — Tickets from $69 — Experience the legendary Clint Black perform at a premier venue in Minden.

Dave Mason Vehicle Dedication Ceremony

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Nashville Social | Carson City — Free entry — Celebrate the legendary music of Dave Mason while supporting youth mental health.

2nd Tuesday Networking Event

5-7 p.m. — Sunridge Golf and Recreations — Free entry — Network with local business leaders and entrepreneurs in a vibrant setting.