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CASI Bark Whine & Dine fundraiser happening April 27 at Casino Fandango

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April 27, 2024 (All day)

CASI will be hosting our annual Bark Whine & Dine Dinner, Music and Auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 at Casino Fandango. Proceeds to benefit spay/neuter and emergency medical outreach.

Keep Tahoe Blue South Shore Volunteer Kickoff Open House

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April 16, 2024 - 5:00pm

Join Keep Tahoe Blue as we kickoff the 2024 volunteer season! Learn more about our programs and 2024 volunteer opportunities in an open house setting while grabbing a bite to eat, sipping on a drink, and enjoying music.

Chocolate Nugget to host Easter Adventure in Washoe Valley

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March 30, 2024 (All day)

On Saturday, March 30 the Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory will be transforming into an Easter wonderland for a free community event.

Located at 611 U.S. Highway 395 in New Washoe City, the fun begins at 9 a.m. and lasts until 6 p.m. including egg hunts, Easter Bunny photos, games, and much more.

Nevada Urban Indians honored with two prestigious Compass Rose awards

Compass Rose Relationship Award

Nevada Urban Indians, Inc. (NUI) a leading advocate for American Indian and Alaskan Natives living in urban areas, proudly announces its receipt of two Compass Rose Awards in recognition of its outstanding contributions to social work and community welfare.

Eggstravaganza returns to Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City March 30-31

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March 30, 2024 (All day)
March 31, 2024 (All day)

The annual Eggstravaganza is back at the Nevada State Railroad Museum Saturday March 30 and Sunday March 31.

The fun begins both days at 9 a.m. and continues through 4:30 p.m.

Annual Carson City Underwater Egg Hunt returns Saturday, March 30

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March 30, 2024 - 2:00pm

The annual Underwater Egg Hunt at the Carson City Aquatic Facility is back for another year Saturday, March 30.

Easter Egg Hunt on The Lawn and Art for Kids Event

St. Marys Art Center in Virginia City
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March 31, 2024 - 1:00pm

Join us on March 31st at 1 p.m. for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on The Lawn and Art for Kids Event. Kids and their families are welcome to continue the tradition of hunting Easter Eggs on our front lawn! Our 3rd-floor art studio will be set up with fun stations and kids and their families to create art after the hunt. Please arrive by 12:45 p.m., as the hunt begins promptly at 1 p.m. Bring your Easter baskets and get ready to hunt!

Spring Fling Bunco Thursday, April 11th

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April 11, 2024 - 5:30pm

Soroptimist International of Carson City has its Spring Fling Bunco fundraiser scheduled for April 11th. The event will include a baked potato bar with all the accoutrements and a no host bar starting at 5:30pm. The event will be held at the Elks Club, 515 N Nevada Street in Carson City.

Come to a Scandinavian Cookie Making Demonstration

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Repeats every week until Fri Apr 12 2024 .
April 13, 2024 - 9:45am

We are inviting the public to join us for a Scandinavian Cookie Making Demonstration! Explore the Nordic cultures of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden through their cookies. Demonstration will include making the cookies, and of course, tasting these delicious delicacies.

Coffee with Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette, April 10

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Repeats every 5 days until Wed Apr 10 2024 .
April 10, 2024 - 7:00am

Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting ‘Coffee with Lisa’ Wednesday, April 10, at the Cracker Box, 402 E. William Street from 7 to 8:30 a.m. All are welcome to come and discuss ideas, ask questions and share suggestions.

Connections conversation group meets Thursday at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City

Share stories and engage in conversation.
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March 21, 2024 - 5:00pm

The purpose of Connections is bringing people together to share stories, engage in conversation, and learn how to strengthen and build meaningful relationships that bring more joy to ourselves and to others.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Baron

Nevada Humane Society's Pet of the Week is Baron, a charming and delightful 7-year-old Bernese mountain dog who has quickly captured our hearts with his lovable and affectionate personality.

Carson City family-friendly events happening March 19-23

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March 19, 2024 (All day)
March 20, 2024 (All day)
March 21, 2024 (All day)
March 22, 2024 (All day)
March 23, 2024 (All day)

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week around the capital city.

Better Education Expo

Educational Opportunities in Carson Valley
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Repeats every week until Sat Apr 13 2024 .
April 13, 2024 - 10:00am

It's all about providing the best educational resources possible for kids in the Carson Valley. Meet with a variety of dedicated educators at the Better Education Expo!

Explore Orthodox Christianity

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Repeats every day until Sat Mar 23 2024 .
March 19, 2024 - 6:30pm
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March 20, 2024 - 6:30pm
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March 21, 2024 - 6:30pm
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March 22, 2024 - 6:30pm
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March 23, 2024 - 6:30pm

Inquirers are welcome to attend special prayer services for the First Week of Great Lent (March 18-22) at St. Sebastian Orthodox Church, Monday through Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. at 1819 N. Carson Street.

Keep Tahoe Blue to host 9th annual Earth Day cleanup

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April 22, 2024 (All day)

Celebrate Earth Day with a good, old fashioned community cleanup. Warming spring weather can expose trash left behind as winter snow starts to melt, leaving South Lake Tahoe scattered with litter. This debris is an eyesore and can harm not only wildlife, but also Lake Tahoe’s clarity.

Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association Show at Donovan Mill

Event Date: 
April 27, 2024 (All day)
Join the fun at the Donovan Mill in Silver City on April 27. Show off your antique hit-n-miss engines and/or old tractors. Look over the operating old gas engines and tractors.

Seeds, Sips and Songs: A family-friendly, 'let’s look forward to garden season' event

Two children and two adults doing crafts in the garden.
A woman holding a huge bundle of just harvested radishes.
Four flats of green seedlings
Event Date: 
April 20, 2024 - 2:00pm
Are you looking forward to growing season? Slow Food Lake Tahoe is hosting a first-ever free veggie seed give away (and some herb and flower seeds too, just for fun!). This family-friendly event is designed to help you jump start our short growing season by providing you with seeds to start indoors now.

Bee & Garden Conference in Minden March 22-24

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Repeats every day until Sun Mar 24 2024 .
March 22, 2024 - 9:00am
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March 23, 2024 - 9:00am
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March 24, 2024 - 9:00am

Join us March 22-24 at the Carson Valley Inn for some fantastic garden and pollinator fun at the Bee & Garden Conference in Minden, NV.

ICYMI: St. Paddy's Day events this weekend in Carson City, Virginia City and beyond

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March 14, 2024 (All day)
March 15, 2024 (All day)
March 16, 2024 (All day)
March 17, 2024 (All day)

Do you have your green attire all picked out and your corned beef ready to brine? That's right folks, it's time for St. Paddy's Day in the capital city area, with a weekend full of activities to celebrate.

Let's take a look at what this weekend has to offer for St. Patrick's Day.

Catmandu introduces their Cat of the Week: Rykon

What better way to celebrate Catmandu’s 10th anniversary than with a super-special, very healthy 10 year old cat? Meet Rykon.

Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Jacob Budd

This week the senior in the spotlight is Jacob Budd. Jacob is an excellent student and member of the Carson High School and Carson City community. He is dedicated to his studies and improving the lives of those around him.

Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 Fundraiser Generates $9400 for Night Off The Streets

On Jan. 26 the Carson City Elks Lodge again held the Flannel & Frost fundraiser for Night Off The Streets (NOTS), the Carson City warming center a 501 (c) 3.

Go Fund Me page established for Michael Smith, fondly known around Carson area as 'Bread Man'

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Repeats every week until Fri May 31 2024 .
March 16, 2024 (All day)
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March 30, 2024 (All day)
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April 6, 2024 (All day)
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April 27, 2024 (All day)
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May 25, 2024 (All day)
Dear Friends and Family and Friends of Friends (please pay this forward and pass it on), my name is Wendy Fox. I am writing to you today to ask for donations for my brother Michael Smith. He is in need of a lung transplant and has 12-18 months to live without one. There is only a window of the next 6-months for the doctors to allow Michael to be a recipient of a lung donation due to his body struggling to cope.

Capital Area of Narcotics Anonymous Weekly Meetings

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Repeats every week until Fri May 31 2024 .
March 14, 2024 (All day)
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March 21, 2024 (All day)
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March 28, 2024 (All day)
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April 4, 2024 (All day)
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April 25, 2024 (All day)
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May 2, 2024 (All day)
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May 9, 2024 (All day)
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May 16, 2024 (All day)
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May 23, 2024 (All day)
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May 30, 2024 (All day)

If you’re an addict, NA can help. "Narcotics Anonymous offers recovery to addicts around the world. We focus on the disease of addiction rather than any particular drug. Our message is broad enough to attract addicts from any social class or nationality. When new members come to meetings, our sole interest is in their desire for freedom from active addiction and how we can be of help."

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City’s Pet of the Week: Shyly

Nevada Humane Society's Pet of the Week is Shyly, a beautiful 4-year-old collie mix who came to us about a month ago as a stray.

Partnership Carson City Ofrece Clases de Inglés Como Segundo Idioma Gratis

An English Class
Event Date: 
March 12, 2024 (All day)

Partnership Carson City. Tiene Clases de Inglés por las Manañas y por las Tardes.

Partnership Carson City ofrece clases gratuitas de Inglés como Segundo Idioma. Las clases son gratis.

Family friendly activities in Carson City March 12-17

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March 12, 2024 (All day)
March 13, 2024 (All day)
March 14, 2024 (All day)
March 15, 2024 (All day)
March 16, 2024 (All day)
March 17, 2024 (All day)

Looking for a place to take your little ones this week? Look no further! Here is a list of family-friendly (and fun!) activities and events happening this week in the capital city.

C-A-L Ranch hot dog fundraiser to benefit agricultural youth Saturday

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March 16, 2024 - 11:00am

On Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. head down to C-A-L Ranch in Carson City to support youth in agriculture with a hot dog fundraiser.

The fundraiser benefits the Stockton Well Keystones, based in Lyon County, which is a member of the Keystone Agricultural Society.

Build2Win workshop on Carson City Master Plan happening this Saturday

Community input on Carson City Master Plan
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Repeats every day until Sat Mar 16 2024 .
March 16, 2024 - 1:00pm

Build2Win is sponsoring a workshop to understand the current Carson City Master Plan (adopted in 2006) and the revision process currently underway.

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