Good morning, Carson City.

Johnson Lane Baptist Church broke ground on Oct.

18 on a building addition that will nearly double capacity, add a fellowship hall and other improvements, and is expected to be completed within six months.

The Nevada Artists Association announced winners of its Nevada Day show featuring 200 entries by more than 80 Nevada artists, with Alanna McDaniel’s “Nevada Joe” named Best of Show.

The exhibit runs through Jan. 8 at the NAA Gallery (449 W. King St.), open Tuesday to Sunday noon to 4 p.m., free.

Local speaker and author Chris Pineda will give a TEDx talk in New Orleans on Saturday, presenting his model to build cohesion among faith groups, nonprofits, schools and health programs; his book Beneath the Transaction outlines seven principles he applies as executive director at Silver Oak Health and Rehab.

Saltwater Tavern will host a Nevada Day after-party tomorrow, Oct.

31, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with DJ Bacy, drink specials all day, and pirate-themed photo ops with Fjorgyn the Viking ship and Lurch (306 E William St).

First graders at Bordewich Bray Elementary sang "Home Means Nevada" a few days before today's Nevada Day observance, honoring state history with music and dance (teachers Monica Webb and Amanda Alotta).

Douglas High beat Reed 47-7 Thursday night to stay in Class 5A North, scoring five first-half touchdowns in the program's first win over Reed since 2008.

Carson High closed the regular season with a 42-0 win at Wooster Thursday, finishing 5-5 (4-1 in Class 4A North), and will begin the 4A North postseason Friday night at home against Galena at 7 p.m.

In September at Genoa Lakes, Juanita Wells won the two-day Ladies’ Senior Cup for players 70 and older with a 181 gross to defend her 2024 and 2025 titles, Sharon Davis won low net (137), and flight winners were Sherrie Millichap, Terri Ianiro, and Susan MacDonald.