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Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Carson City EAA Chapter 403 is hosting a free Young Eagles flight event for kids ages 8–17 at Carson City Airport on August 16, where participants get a pre-flight safety briefing, a flight log, and access to online Ground School. The event also features a pancake breakfast at the EAA Chapter House from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.—adults pay $10 and children under 18 pay $8. CarsonNow
- ➤ Local Rotarians and the public are invited to join a meeting today at noon inside the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom—449 West King Street, where Museum Manager Mary Ann Gunter will talk about the museum’s history, share its hands-on exhibits, and outline future programs. CarsonNow
ACTIVE NEWS
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CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Carson City police arrested a 47-year-old man Saturday for allegedly throwing a rock at a car causing over $1,000 in damage—others in the booking report were taken for theft schemes, misuse of 911, DUI and additional offenses. CarsonNow
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The hills of Comstock will echo with booming cannons during Heritage Days, scheduled for August 30-31, with battle re-creations at 11:20 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day and a special V & T Champagne Battle Train ride at 7 p.m. on Saturday from historic Virginia City. CarsonNow
- ➤ Carson City’s Nevada Artists Association announced the 2025 Summer Show winners, and the show will run until Sept. 12 at its gallery at 449 W. King Street. The organization will host an artists reception and awards ceremony on Sunday, August 17 from 2—4 p.m. so local visitors can see the work and meet the artists. CarsonNow
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Western Nevada College has appointed Cecilia Gregg as director of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Gregg brings over 20 years of higher education leadership experience — supporting underserved students such as first-generation, military, and non-traditional learners. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ Carson City School District announced that the new school year will start on Monday, August 18 for K-12 and on August 20 for Kindergarten and Pre-K while many events are planned to help families prepare. At Carson High School, upperclassmen attended a Senator Kick-Off on August 11 and freshmen are meeting for orientation today, with other schools hosting meet-and-greet events and information nights through September. CarsonNow
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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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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.
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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.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Stephen McCranie
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