Good morning, Carson City.

The Empty Bowls fundraiser runs Saturday, Oct.

10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ogres Holm Pottery in Carson Mall, featuring food, balloons, games, prizes, live entertainment + raffles. Ticket proceeds help support food programs and essential services in the community.

The Best of Carson Valley Awards ceremony held on Oct.

2 at the Carson Valley Inn honored local businesses and individuals from various fields — a record-breaking 173,000 votes were cast. Winners included Foothill Market, The Real McCoy Mushroom, and Park Ranch Meats.

Carson High School has introduced a new YouScience credentialing model to boost students' job skills and certification pass rates, with 13 of 15 programs using the approach and early success seen in its medical assisting track+ the initiative prepares students for real workforce opportunities.

In September, the Carson City Schools Foundation awarded $10,185 in grants to 25 educators chosen from 52 applications.

The awards support projects such as STEM experiments and literacy initiatives as part of the Empower Carson City 2027 Strategic Plan.

The Battle Born MS Warriors Support Group will meet the second Saturday of every month (2 pm to 4 pm) at 2621 Northgate Ln., Suite 1 in Carson City to offer connection and hope for those living with multiple sclerosis as a program certified by the National MS Society.

Open enrollment for Nevada Health Link runs from Nov.

1 to Jan. 15, and the Nevada Division of Insurance announced a 17% premium increase across 9 on-exchange carriers amid rising inflation—Insurance Commissioner Ned Gaines advised comparing plans and using available subsidies for better coverage.

Thanks to the Carson City Communities Support Services Grant, Nevada Health Centers will bring a mobile dental unit to serve students Oct.

19-22. The unit will offer exams, x-rays, fillings, cleanings, and more at Empire Elementary School and Carson High School (call 800-787-2568 to make an appointment).

On Sunday, the Carson Senators raced at Mammoth Mountain at the High Sierra Showdown, where 50 cyclists competed at 9,000 feet—Jackson Isom finished second in a thrilling sprint and the team placed third overall while gearing up for the Tahoe-Donner Dash on Oct.

18.