Good morning, Carson City.

Connections Central hosts 40 in-person meetings monthly to connect locals through guided conversation at venues such as coffee shops, libraries, and senior centers, with one group meeting today at Comma Coffee + building community ties.

The Mile High Jazz Band, singer Jakki Ford, and six poets will perform “With Flying Colors,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry today from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge inside the Carson Nugget — the music is free with a requested donation of $10.

Western Nevada College recognized 76 students for academic excellence on its Summer Dean’s List at the Carson City campus.

The students earned a 3.50 or higher GPA and completed at least six units this summer (a milestone celebrated by college officials).

The Nevada Seismological Laboratory received $300,000 from Congress to develop ShakeAlert (an earthquake early warning system used in neighboring states) and will expand seismic monitoring in under-monitored northern and eastern areas to help locals prepare for quakes.

The lab works with the US Geological Survey to map faults and plan safety upgrades.

The U.S. Forest Service proposes new or higher fees at Lake Tahoe Basin sites like Kiva Beach and the Echo Trailhead — charging $10 for parking — with public comments invited until Sept.

29. The changes aim to fund site upkeep amid rising visitor numbers.

JoAnne Skelly (Associate Professor and Extension Educator Emerita) shared her late summer yard updates, including a small tomato harvest, pest control efforts, and tree removals from a septic leach field.

Gardening work continues today as the weather cools down.