Monday, August 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, staff, volunteers and community members gathered at 412 N. Division St. for a ribbon cutting that launched Carson City’s first child advocacy center designed to help children recover from abuse and neglect— a new resource built with strong local support. The Nevada Appeal
ACTIVE NEWS
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GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nevada Division of State Parks and the Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation are asking for public input on the 2027-2036 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which will set priorities for federal fund awards and map recreation assets. The survey is available online through Sept. 15—questions may be emailed to the agency. The Nevada Appeal
- ➤ Governor Joe Lombardo has authorized a small contingent of Nevada National Guardsmen to support the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in clerical and logistical roles with no law enforcement duties. The volunteers are serving under Title 32 status and will remain active until November 15 (providing less than 1 percent of the Guard’s strength) to meet a federal request. The Nevada Appeal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Carson City Rural Child Advocacy Center held its second annual training on Aug. 1 to review child abuse and neglect procedures, led by executive director Jan Marson and assistant director Maureen DeLongis. Experts in child protective services, mental health, victim advocacy, medical practice, and law enforcement gathered to improve trauma care ahead of the center’s grand opening on Aug. 11—strengthening the team’s approach to safeguarding children. The Nevada Appeal
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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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