Good morning, Carson City.

Sinkane will perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

9 at the Brewery Arts Center on 449 W. King St. in Carson City—marking his first show in Nevada as he seeks to build a new local audience. The band will showcase a mix of Afrobeat-inspired rock and funk that reflects Gallab’s journey and cultural ties.

Carson City School District has released back-to-school details that include bus schedules and other key start-of-year information — families are encouraged to review the guides to prepare for the upcoming school year.

During the Douglas County Library’s wildlife show on July 31 at CVIC Hall, Conservation Ambassador Inc.’s Wild Things Director Gabe Kerschner and children held a 15-year-old, 17-foot, 100-pound Burmese python to close out the library’s summer reading program—where 55 percent of teens completed the challenge. Library supervisor Yasmeen said the library will use next year’s 'Plant a Seed and Read' theme to blend reading with agriculture—an approach to growing young minds.

Douglas County School District closed its Mono Avenue administration building today due to a bat infestation—evident from a strong ammonia smell and bats seen through a crack—and is relocating departments to Gardnerville Elementary School while working with Carson City Health and Human Services to safely remove the bats.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest announced that a 53-foot red fir from the Carson Ranger District was chosen among nine candidates to be Nevada's 2025 U.S. Capitol Christmas tree.

The tree will be harvested in late October, travel to Washington—where it will be adorned with thousands of ornaments made by Nevadans before its early December lighting.

Carson City agencies gathered at Fuji Park last week for a multi-day active shooter training exercise that used full-length scenarios and a 3D virtual reality simulator to improve coordination among law enforcement, fire, EMS and emergency management teams, including simulated improvised explosive devices and hostage situations.

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.

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.

Silver State Art Festival

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fuji Park — Free admission — Explore a vibrant showcase of local art with crafts, photography, and a raffle for visual arts support.

Awareness as Refuge: A Day of Silence and Connection

9 AM – 4:30 PM — River Fork Ranch Preserve — Free entry — Engage in a day of meditation and community connection at a beautiful outdoor venue.