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🌱 Ready to see the moon up close from Carson City?
Also check out The Alchemy of Elderberry: Plant Walk, Medicine Making, & Mythology on the Carson City Patch calendar
What's up Carson City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Ready to see the moon up close from Carson City?
- How elite fire training is transforming Carson City's emergency readiness this week
Also on today's calendar: The Alchemy of Elderberry: Plant Walk, Medicine Making, & Mythology and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 75 and low of 35 degrees.
- Friday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 78, low: 40.
- Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 41 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Carson City observatory holding 'Observe the Moon Night' on Saturday (nevadaappeal.com) — Carson City residents can head to Western Nevada College's Jack C. Davis Observatory on Saturday evening for International Observe the Moon Night, featuring telescope viewing of lunar craters and ridges. The 6:30 p.m. event on the north side of WNC's Carson City campus includes a presentation on NASA's Artemis program, kid‑friendly activities, and a moon‑themed contest with a prize. 
• Fire Shows West brings live-fire training to Reno and Carson City (kolotv.com) — Firefighters from across northern Nevada are in Carson City this week for the Fire Shows West live‑fire training conference at the city's training facility, bringing top instructors and intensive hands‑on drills to local crews. The four‑day event focuses on critical skills like forcible entry, roof ventilation, and mayday survival, with support from regional businesses and an emphasis on year‑round wildfire preparedness.
📸 Around Carson City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Carson City
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★ Featured events ★
- The Alchemy of Elderberry: Plant Walk, Medicine Making, & Mythology →
Alpine Meadows, 1080 Snow Crest Rd, Alpine Meadows
12:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Carson City Mint Coin Show →
Nevada State Museum, 600 North Carson Street, Carson City
10:00 am - Fellowship thru Fitness-Walk & Worship - 2 mi. walk. 10:45AM Every M-W-F →
MAC Multi-Purpose Athletic Center Facility, 1860 Russell Way, Carson City
10:45 am - ZenDen Open Mic Jam with Canyon White →
Polecat Tavern, 260 W Winnie Lane, Carson City
6:00 pm - Shabbat Shuvah at Spooner Lake →
Spooner Lake State Park, Hwy 28, Carson City
6:00 pm - Adult Paint & Sip | Cacti →
Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio, 449 W King St, Carson City
6:30 pm - Murals & Music Festival | Loud as Folk presents: Taylor Kingman →
Brewery Arts Center | West Building | Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City
7:00 pm - Carson City Mint Coin Show →
Nevada State Museum, 600 North Carson Street, Carson City
8:30 am - Fellowship thru Fitness-Walk & Worship - 2 mi. walk. 10:45AM Every M-W-F →
ENJOY YOUR LABOR DAY! OFF! the MAC is closed
10:45 am - Fellowship thru Fitness-Walk & Worship - 2 mi. walk. 10:45AM Every M-W-F →
ENJOY YOUR LABOR DAY! OFF! the MAC is closed
10:45 am - Fellowship thru Fitness-Walk & Worship - 2 mi. walk. 10:45AM Every M-W-F →
MAC Multi-Purpose Athletic Center Facility, 1860 Russell Way, Carson City
10:45 am - Nevada's Most Notorious Prisoners →
CC Senior Center – Nevada Room, 911 Beverly Dr, Carson City
1:00 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
Wednesday September 23
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
📣 Carson City Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- ⚠️ Magnitude 4.09 earthquake reported
Sep 16 at 12:17 AM PDT: 4.09 magnitude earthquake occurred near Gerlach, Nevada. More than 7 neighbors felt it. (Nextdoor )
- Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC posted a job opening for Machining - Grinding - Machinist 3rd shift in Carson City. Apply here.
- Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Food Runner - Carson City Chili's in Carson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Carson City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Dayton
- Dayton Valley Days returns this weekend (carsonnow.org)
- The Most Charming Small Towns Tucked Just Outside Reno, Nevada (takingthekids.com)
Incline Village
- Incline Investment Management Wins Five-Year Performance Award at The Hedge Fund Journal CTA and Discretionary Trader Awards 2026 (lasvegassun.com)
Ok Carson City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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