Good morning, Carson City.

JoAnne Skelly, a University of Nevada Cooperative Extension educator, advised Carson City residents to reduce irrigation around mid-September as warmer fall weather helps lawns and trees adjust—she added that a late-summer nitrogen application benefits roots when the three-day average temperature falls below 50°F.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 2025-6 on August 21 to update zoning rules by establishing provisions for temporary use permits and repealing older language.

Mayor Lori Bagwell and Supervisors Stacey Giomi, Curtis Horton and Lisa Schuette voted in favor while Supervisor Maurice White was absent — the ordinance was published today.

Carson High’s senior girls cross country team won the Douglas Class Races at Lampe Park Friday when Vea Miner edged Hannah Budd with both recording a time of 15:57—other teams also posted strong weekend results as the volleyball team went 8—0 in a tournament and the girls soccer team blanked Hug 6—0, while boys soccer and tennis played competitive matches ahead of upcoming contests. The busy weekend highlights Carson High’s active schedule in multiple sports.

Douglas High School JV volleyball ended its season opener at the South Lake Tahoe Fall Classic with a 6-0 win—starting strong for the team.

At Genoa Lakes, Peggy Lyon won the 2025 Ladies’ Golf Club Championship with a gross score of 174—Sherrie Millichap finished second.

Douglas High girls soccer had no wins with one tie of one to one and one loss with a three to one defeat by Reno and will host Hug at 3:30 p.m. Thursday.

Douglas High boys soccer lost to Reed and North Valleys and will play Hug at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday plus the girls tennis team beat Carson ten to nine, the Senator boys tennis team lost thirteen to five to Carson, and the volleyball team will host Spanish Springs at 6 p.m. Thursday.

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.

Kaboom-Con 2025

6 PM – 5 PM — Carson City Community Center — Cost varying — Dive into a vibrant celebration of comics, movies, and games.

Carson City Aviation Festival 2025

4-9 p.m. — 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, NV — Free entry — Soar into an unforgettable celebration of aviation, innovation, and community spirit.

Wild Night: A Van Morrison Tribute

7:30-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience the soulful tunes of Van Morrison performed by a world-class tribute band.