Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
Good morning, Carson City.
The Salvation Army will host its annual Stuff the Bus campaign tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walmart, 3200 Market St. Volunteers will ask shoppers to donate school supplies like backpacks and notebooks for local children and call the Carson City Corps at 775-887-9120 for donations outside these hours.
At 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dangberg Historic Park will host the family event Dare To Be A Cowboy in partnership with the nonprofit and The Will James Society, offering hands-on activities for kids 3–15.
Additional free events include a Chautauqua honoring founder Abe Curry at 10 a.m. Aug. 1 and a talk on historic prison executions with Glen Whorton at 10 a.m. Aug. 2 — providing locals with a chance to learn about Carson City history.
Carson City Community Development Director Hope Sullivan and the Planning Commission will lead listening sessions in August at the city library (900 N.
Roop St) to let residents share concerns about the new Master Plan land use map, and the input will be reviewed at the Sept. 24 meeting.
Attorney General Aaron D.
Ford joined a bipartisan group asking Congress to pass the SAFER Banking Act—this law would allow banks to serve state-regulated cannabis businesses legally. The bill is meant to reduce safety risks from cash-only operations and support economic growth.
Carson City will have road closures and lane restrictions from July 28 to Aug.
3 due to road and utility work; 2nd and Minnesota Streets will close for the Levitt Amp Summer Concert series while Lompa Lane, Menlo Drive, and Thompson Street will restrict traffic — cyclists will use detour routes along Ash Canyon and Saliman Roads. Drivers should plan extra travel time during these periods.
Carson Valley Little League lost 21-7 to Paseo Verde in four innings in Reno Thursday evening (the team scored early but fell behind in the fourth inning) and will face Fernley (at 7:30 p.m. today in the losers bracket) in the 12U tournament.
Step Into Line Dancing
4-6 p.m. — Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge — No cost mentioned — Enjoy an evening of line dancing and community fellowship with friends and neighbors.
Polecat Summer Concert featuring The Green Lotus Band
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Polecat Tavern — Food available for purchase — Enjoy a rockin' evening with The Green Lotus Band and delicious charcuterie boxes.
Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Brewery Arts Center — Fundraiser auction and exhibits — Watch talented artists capture the beauty of Carson City through their watercolor creations.
Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 AM – 5 PM — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Experience the beauty of watercolor art in the picturesque surroundings of Carson City.
Outlaw Flat Trac Race
6 PM - 10 PM — Fuji Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling professional racing, including the Police Vs. Fire Challenge and exciting youth events.
Polecat Summer Concerts
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Polecat Tavern — Free entry — Enjoy live music every Saturday evening under the summer sky at Polecat Tavern's parking lot.
Watercolor Carson City – Plein Air Festival
8 a.m.–5 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Check event page for details — Experience the vibrant creativity of plein air watercolor artists in scenic Carson City.
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