Good morning, Carson City.

On Saturday, September 20, Tahoe Bear Fest will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Spooner Lake State Park where visitors will enjoy booths, talks, and hikes led by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space — entry is free with park fees waived and food available for a small donation — and family fun awaits all who attend.

More than 100 volunteers cleaned weeds and debris from over 9,000 gravesites at Lone Mountain Cemetery on Saturday morning.

Carson City's Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department led the work as families, seniors, and youth groups joined together—placing wreaths on veterans’ graves for Wreaths Across America.

Legacy Christian Academy is hosting The Lions Run on Saturday, Oct.

11 at Empire Ranch Golf Course where community members can join a 5K, 10K, Family Fun Run, or opt for the easy 0.0 None Run to support funding for a future facility project—registered participants receive a swag bag, race t-shirt, finish line photos, and on-course aid at a family-friendly festival.

Today at 7 p.m., a vigil is held at Mills Park in Carson City—near the 9/11 memorial—to honor Charlie Kirk, who was shot on Sept.

10 while speaking at a debate in Utah. Attendees may bring candles, flowers or artwork to show their remembrance.

At the third annual Meat & Drink event on Sept.

11, Friends of Sutro Tunnel Charity announced they raised over $1 million since Jan. 1 for the Sutro Tunnel restoration—more than 400 attendees enjoyed live music, local food, and presentations that recognized key supporters. The charity now moves into the public phase of its $5 million Tunnel Vision campaign to preserve this historic site for future generations.

Carson City School District will host its quarterly Community Connections event on Sept.

17 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Carson High School library — the event led by Career and Technical Education and Western Nevada College will focus on high-demand career pathways and gather community feedback on the district’s strategic plan while offering a light dinner from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.

From Sept. 15th to Sept.

21st, Carson City will have road closures and lane restrictions due to road and utility work. Access at Mills Park, Plaza Street, and other key routes will be limited on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.—drivers should plan for delays.

Ninety percent of state websites are back online nearly three weeks after a cyberattack shut down state systems, Gov. Joe Lombardo said Friday.

Remaining services including the background check database and sex offender registry are still offline as state officials tighten security measures and work to verify safe access — a process that may delay full restoration.

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.

106th Annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Town of Genoa — Free entry — Celebrate over a century of arts, crafts, food, and the famous candy maker tradition in a bustling community atmosphere.

World Championship Outhouse Races

12-4 p.m. — ATM (Visitors Center) — Free entry — Experience a quirky toilet race with costumed teams racing down C Street for the latrine title.

Los Straitjackets Live in Carson City

7-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Call for pricing — Experience the masked masters of instrumental rock with 30+ years of raw riffs and vibrant grooves.

Lions Run

8-11 a.m. — Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun-filled race with options for everyone, including a unique 0.0 None Run.