Good morning, Carson City.

Seeliger Elementary will host its 32nd annual Pumpkin Patch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct.

10 at 2800 Saliman Road — the event will feature carnival games, wagon rides, food trucks and more while raising funds for classroom supplies.

Carson City will celebrate an $11.2M investment at JohnD Winters Centennial Park with a public ribbon-cutting at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct.

9 at 5400 Heritage Way plus new amenities including synthetic turf fields, tennis courts and LED lighting that support local sports and community events.

Wild Garlic Pizza, a Reno-based brand known for Pacific Northwest style pies, will open in the former Alatte Coffee Bar downtown by Nevada Day — featuring late-night slices, student discounts, and monthly outdoor events.

Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys will perform Friday at CVIC Hall in Minden as the first event in the Carson Valley Arts Council Concert Series for 2026-2027.

Tickets cost $27 in advance, $30 at the door — kids under 18 are free with a paid adult ticket.

Longtime Miss Margie donated $12,000 on Sept.

2 to support the Oats Park Art Center, a local cultural hub that preserves heritage and offers art experiences. The Churchill Arts Council accepted her contribution + will use it to provide flexible funding for art programs.

Veritas Preparatory School now offers a fine arts class for K4 to fourth grade taught by Kayla Holtmeyer and a guitar program for fifth to eighth graders with David Ernst + these new classes expand the curriculum to support classical Christian education by nurturing creative skills.

Baylee Finch, a resilient senior from CHS-Silver Campus, overcame hurdles with support from teachers and family and is graduating today with plans to study forensic science, as featured in the Rotary Club Senior Spotlight (highlighting her personal growth).

Carson City CPA Kelly Bullis advises residents to review retirement contributions, business expenses, and capital gains while adjusting fourth quarter tax payments ahead of year-end.

He recommends checking current projections to plan for bonus depreciation and charitable giving moves before Dec. 31.