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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Carson City CERT is accepting applications for a free basic training academy in September to train emergency response volunteers. The 26 hours of classroom training will run in six sessions from September 18th to 20th + from September 25th to 27th, and completed applications are due by Sept. 3 with limited seats available. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ Local bowlers Lance Peterson and Charlie Washburn will host the third annual Nacho’s Fuzzballs tournament at Homegrown Bowl on Sept. 27—an event to honor Peterson’s late Maine Coon, Nacho, that will raise funds for the SPCA of Northern Nevada to help pet owners with emergency vet bills. The Nevada Appeal
ACTIVE NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Carson Follies will take place at the Carson City Senior Center on August 15 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a theme of Follies for All Seasons featuring singers, cloggers, woodland fairies, and a synchronized swim team — as part of a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels aiming to surpass last year's $5,000 raised during two days of shows. CarsonNow
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Carson City officials and residents met Tuesday at the city library to review the new master plan land use map that will guide the city’s growth over the next decade. Community Development Director Hope Sullivan explained that the plan divides land into space for green areas, housing, business, industrial and medical uses—further input will be welcomed at a follow-up session Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. FOX Reno
- ➤ Travis K. Lee resigned his seat on the East Fork Swimming Pool District Board that runs the Carson Valley Swim Center, leaving a vacancy for a new trustee. His last day will be Aug. 21—applications for his replacement must be submitted by Sept. 8 for the November 2026 ballot. The Record Courier
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Douglas High School football will open its season at home Friday at 7 p.m. as the Tigers face the Fernley Vaqueros in Minden. Coach Kyle Mays said his team—despite a limited running back Zack Jackson—will rely on a power run game and expects a close, hard-fought contest. 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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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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Literary and Musical Afternoon with Willy Vlautin
1-3 p.m. — Brewery Arts Center — Free entry — Engage with author and musician Willy Vlautin through conversation, music, and a book signing event.
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The cure for pain is in the pain.
~ Rumi
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