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Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The fourth annual National Night Out will take place on Aug. 8 at the Ironwood Shopping Center from 4-8 p.m. and will feature a live band, food trucks, vendors, bounce houses, a free movie at 7:30 p.m. and a raffle that benefits the Douglas County Sheriff's Advisory Council as the Sheriff's Office showcases Search and Rescue, Mounted Patrol and K9 demos. The Record Courier
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dangberg Historic Park will host a Pony Express history event Tuesday at 10 a.m. in partnership with the Nevada Division of the nonprofit National Pony Express Association, where youth and families can watch horseback mail exchanges, listen to a presentation by rider Warren Upson, and take part in ham radio demonstrations, a photo booth, a scavenger hunt, and craft activities (all youth must be accompanied by an adult). The Record Courier
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ JoAnne Skelly, Associate Professor and Extension Educator Emerita at the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, reviewed Dave Goulson’s book 'A Sting in the Tale, My Adventures with Bumblebees' and explained how modern garden designs can harm bumblebees while urging residents to choose bee-friendly plants like lavender and oregano — a change she believes is vital for sustaining pollinator populations. The Nevada Appeal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Department of Public Safety announced that Joseph Rodriguez has been appointed as the new State Fire Marshal and will begin his role on Sept 13 — replacing Mike Dzyak, who will retire on Sept 12 after a 25-year career. News4
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On July 19, Nevada Home Finder Group and Rush Team Guild Mortgage presented Carson Valley Health Foundation with a $10,500 check at Genoa Town Park during the A Night in Genoa Benefit Concert + the funds support the Together for Tomorrow campaign to expand health care access. The Record Courier
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Classic Movie Mondays: Rio Bravo
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — $5.00 — Enjoy a classic Western film with fellow cinema lovers in a community setting.
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