Good morning, Carson City.

Food for Thought, a Carson City nonprofit serving children in need, celebrates 20 years by hosting its Stronger Together Community Giving Event (2 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

29) at 3246 N. Carson Street with a goal to raise $20,000 and collect 2,000 pounds of food.

Carson City School Superintendent Andrew Feuling asked the board on Aug.

11 to consider eliminating the state evaluation system for certified staff — saying the process takes 11 hours per evaluation and lacks clear benefits — and will discuss the proposal at the board meeting on Aug. 25.

Multiple fire agencies responded Saturday morning to the Hawk Fire near Somersett and Verdi, forcing evacuations as winds stirred flames and sent a smoke plume.

Carson City Fire Department (a mutual aid responder) joined efforts amid a red flag wind warning until 11 p.m., and more evacuations may be ordered.

The Nevada Off-Highway Vehicles Program approved funding of more than $912K for 13 projects that support safe and sustainable off-road recreation statewide — including the Carson City Sheriff’s Honda Project and a new naturalist trail on Ward Mountain near Ely — following 14 proposals that requested over $1.17M.

Nevada Health Centers’ Mammovan will offer screenings at the Sierra Nevada Health Center (3325 Research Way) on Tuesday, Aug.

25 and Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 7:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.; the service is mainly for women 40 and older, while those under 40 need a referral.

Carson High's football team lost to Spanish Springs 35 — 7 at Mackay Stadium on Saturday.

The team is set to play Damonte Ranch at home Friday at 7 p.m. as it aims for a rebound.

Carson Tigersharks hosted the Capital City Kids Triathlon at Carson Aquatic Facility and Mills Park Saturday morning.

Local youth ages 4 to 14 swam, biked+ ran in an event that promoted health, confidence and sportsmanship.