Good morning, Carson City.

The Nevada Day Parade and festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Oct.

31 in downtown Carson City, featuring a hot air balloon launch, pre-carved pumpkin contest, time capsule entry and kids market for family fun + local vendors and live entertainment celebrating Nevada statehood.

Carson City's small business owners can start a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan this enrollment season; the plan lets employees pay for health insurance premiums and FSAs with pre-tax salary reductions + it saves payroll taxes for both sides.

Arts events include a musical, a play, and a museum exhibit — The Haunted Schoolhouse musical with local students shows at Fallon Theatre Oct.

29-31, Les Miz plays at the Community Center Nov. 6-22, and a sports exhibit is on view at Churchill County Museum.

Gina’s Good Life Music & Lounge in Carson City hosts live music tonight with Craig Fletcher & Teri at 6:30 p.m. and will feature Jamie Rollins on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and the Rebekah Chase Band on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at 507 N.

Carson Street.

On Saturday, Serrell Smokey won a third term as Washoe Chairman with 182 votes + nearly triple the totals of his competitors, as 436 of 1,200 eligible voters cast ballots and six community councils also filled seats.

JoAnne Skelly, an Extension Educator, is creating a fall flower bed by moving iris, bee balm, crocosmia + lavender to a sunnier area east of her patio.

She said cooler weather now will help the plants thrive, although the iris may take a few years to bloom.

Coach Jeff Choate praised A.J.

Bianco for his courageous play at North Dakota State despite a sore ankle and said if his injury improves he may start against San Jose State this Saturday. His performance gives the Wolf Pack a safe option while Carter Jones recovers.

The Douglas High girls’ tennis doubles team — Anna Patmont and Naomi Mackenzie — qualified for the 4A state tournament after a regional semifinal loss at Bishop Manogue.

They will compete Friday at 1 p.m. and play semifinals and finals Saturday at the same venue.