Good morning, Carson City.

The Nevada Artists Association released the winners of its summer show featuring 121 submissions from 50 local and regional artists and running through Sept.

12 at the Brewery Arts Center. An awards reception and presentation will be held Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.—with Best of Show going to Lori Mogab for her acrylic work, Chasing the Gulls.

Celtic rock band Swagger from Salt Lake City will perform tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Levitt AMP Concert Series at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City — this first local show will mix traditional Irish tunes with an American twist.

The Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported that the state's unemployment rate held at 5.4 percent in July as 1,100 nonfarm jobs were added.

In Carson City, employment dropped by 200 jobs from June.

Western Nevada College will set up a workforce training hub at its Fernley campus using a $600k award from the Governor's Office of Economic Development — the hub will train workers for the growing lithium battery recycling industry.

The program builds on an advanced manufacturing curriculum designed to meet local workforce needs.

CAMPO approved an agreement with NDOT to spend about $1.25 million from federal funds on a feasibility study for an East Dayton Bridge that may begin later this year and take over a year to complete—Lyon County provided $66,000 as a local match.

The Carson City Regional Transportation Commission also approved contracts for traffic signal improvements at the Appion Way Intersection and pavement striping for city roads, with work at the intersection expected to start next spring.

Carson High School football held a scrimmage today against Galena and Pershing County as the team prepares to kick off on August 22 under new head coach Steven Nelms—he said the effort marks the start of a new era.

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.

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.