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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carson City Park Rangers will host two free programs at Silver Saddle Ranch this August — a Jr Ranger Day event on August 23 with guided hikes and an opportunity for kids to earn an official patch, and a historical tour on August 30 that explores local mining, ranching, and Carson River history. Registration is required for both events and minors must be accompanied by an adult. CarsonNow
ACTIVE NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scott Grange, a Carson High School graduate, published his novel 'Flying Lessons' in April, blending a modern thriller with flashbacks to 1944 to honor his World War II pilot grandfather — a copy is available at the Carson High library. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ The Nevada State Museum in Carson City will host a U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree ornament making event on August 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Loftin Park — all ages are invited with supplies provided, special guest mascots in attendance, and park activities offered free while adult museum exhibits cost $10. CarsonNow
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nevada Division of Environmental Protection placed Washoe Lake north of Carson City under a harmful algal bloom watch advisory after imagery and park staff observed a possible bloom along the shore — water tests are underway and residents are advised to keep pets away from the water. CarsonNow
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Carson Tahoe Health completed its 50th Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement procedure—this minimally invasive method replaces a narrowed aortic valve without open-heart surgery and uses Medtronic’s valve technology to help high-risk patients. The Nevada Appeal
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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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