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Saturday, August 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Carson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eagle Valley Publishing announced the Best of Carson City winners to honor local excellence across several categories—readers can now see the list of top picks for community favorites. The Nevada Appeal
ACTIVE NEWS
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Carson Latino Fest will take place at Fuji Park from 4 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 29 and 30—organizers plan to showcase crafts, food, and live music for attendees from Carson City and Reno. The Nevada Appeal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mark Twain Elementary School will greet its students this school year with a new mural in the music room donated by local artist Bryce Chisolm and funded by the Parent Teacher Organization—Eric Brooks helped coordinate the project to spark creativity among students. The Nevada Appeal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Nevada surprised 10-year-old Kai Eickenloff with a trip to Universal Studios Florida’s Jurassic World theme park during the Hope Open Golf Tournament (held at Washoe County Golf Club), and his family plans to travel in September for his 11th birthday. Kai, who was diagnosed with cancer in March 2024 and is still receiving treatment, said he felt happy and overwhelmed. FOX Reno
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sierra Lutheran High School football starts today with new head coach Justin Barlow and a 23-player roster after last season was cut short due to low turnout - the team will play 8-man games before switching to 11-man play mid-season, with their opener against Wells at 7 p.m. in Carson. The Record Courier
- ➤ Today, Sierra Lutheran High School football starts with a 7 p.m. game against Wells. First-year head coach Justin Barlow leads a team that nearly doubled its roster last season and will play four 8-man games before switching to 11-man football mid-season — a change designed to challenge the players. The Nevada Appeal
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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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Kaboom-Con 2025
6 PM – 5 PM — Carson City Community Center — Cost varying — Dive into a vibrant celebration of comics, movies, and games.
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