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Events and Happenings for the Carson City Region on Saturday, Feb. 15

Happy Saturday Carson City! Did you enjoy the beautiful weather yesterday? Get ready for some more, because the high today is supposed to be 60 degrees again with a low of only 47!

What better way to spend the beautiful day than by checking out some local events? Check below to find the full list!

Saturday, February 15
Free rides offered to Early Vote in Carson City (all day). Need a ride to early voting? Look no further, Derek Morgan for Nevada is providing free rides to early voting in Carson City. If you need a ride or want to volunteer, go to DerekMorganNV.com to sign up. Thank you to everyone that has already volunteered, now let's get everyone to the polls!

Muscle Powered Trash Mob to clean Ambrose Carson River Natural Area. 9 a.m. Meet at Ambrose Carson River Natural area, located 1.3 miles south of Highway 50 on Deer Run Road. The Carson City Trash Mob will set out Saturday, Feb. 15 to clean up the Ambrose Carson River Natural Area. Anyone is welcome to join in the effort, organized by Muscle Powered.

Early Carson City voting in Nevada Democratic Caucus process begins Saturday. 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the rear of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Starting this weekend, Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election.

Guided snowshoe hikes with a ranger on the Carson Ranger District. 10 a.m. at Tahoe Meadows, one mile southwest of the summit of Nevada State Route 431 Mt. Rose Highway. The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is pleased to announce the return of the popular Forest Ranger-led snowshoe walks. The walks begin this Saturday, Jan. 25, and will be offered every Saturday through March 28.

Dayton Early Voting for Democratic Caucus. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Dayton Senior Center, 320 Dayton Valley Rd. Nevada's Democrats will have an opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election.

Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Each month will focus on a new skill. Join the fun and meet new friends! Must be able to add, subtract, and do basic math.

Valentine's Day Dinner at Red's Old 395 Grill in Carson City. Don’t forget to set a reservation for Valentine’s Day at Red’s Old 395 Grill at 1055 S. Carson St. Every couple will be entered into a drawing to win a gift basket including a $50 Red's gift card, 2 movie tickets, and a bottle of Cabernet! We're featuring our Rack of Lamb and Smoked Prime Rib dinner special all day February 14th and 15th.

Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson St. The Ogres of Ogres-Holm introduce you to clay in this 6-week open start class, including open studio time, is designed to get you started. It’s a great way to relax on a Saturday afternoon. $175 for six weekly sessions or $45 drop ins.

Relay for Life of Carson City, Douglas County kickoff with Bowl-A-Thon. 3 to 5 p.m. at Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Ave. Come and enjoy an afternoon of bowling and learn about Relay. All ages are welcome to join and have a good time!

Caterpillar's Hookah Lounge Speed Dating. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 314 S. Carson St. Join us the day after Valentines Day for Caterpillar's first ever Speed dating event hosted by our fantastic Lounge Staff. No cover fee is needed!

Annual Carson City Republican Lincoln Day Dinner featured Saturday. 5 p.m. at the Carson City Fandango Ballroom. This year's Lincoln Day Dinner is going to reflect the energy and excitement of the 2020 presidential campaign and the Carson City Republican Committee has planned a special evening for all.

Family Bingo Night for CHS Safe and Sober Grad Night. 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carson Mall, 1313 S. Carson St. Help support Carson High School with a family-friendly Bingo Night at the Carson Mall! We will have plenty of cards for sale and a wide range of gifts and prizes.

Mangia Tutto presents Dale Poune. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 200 N. Stewart St. Enjoy a romantic evening of Italian cuisine, wine and live music from Dale Poune at Mangia Tutto this Valentine's Day weekend in Downtown Carson City.

Carson City Celtic Music Series continues with Fortunate Strangers in concert. 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Fortunate Strangers is a West Coast band featuring Scottish and Irish songs. The band combines the experience of three performers from the San Francisco Bay Area and the High Sierra. They will be performing Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Karaoke featured at Y-NOT Saloon. 8 to 11 p.m. at 152 E. Long St. Saturday night karaoke at the Y-NOT Saloon 152 E. Long St. in Carson City. Karaoke by Jeff Stevens from 8 to 11 p.m. come one come all come sing and have a great time.

Greg Austin to perform at Living the Good Life. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. Come out and enjoy Saturday night with Living the Good Life. Greg Austin takes the stage with live music all night!

One Way Street set to rock Max Casino. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 900 S. Carson St. One Way Street will be back at the Max Casino for your enjoyment. Come on out and enjoy a Saturday night full of music, drinks and delicious food specials!

Sunday, February 16
Muscle Powered Sunday Bicycle Ride. 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

Valentine's Day Craft Fair at the Carson Mall. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1313 S. Carson St. Let's Celebrate Valentine's Day. Join me with my Color Street at the Carson mall with some other vendors. Come by and make a Valentine for a Senior that will be taken to local retirement homes. Everyone who stops by my booth, On The Fly Nails by Amber and tries on a Sample, gets entered into a drawing.

Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders returns to Carson City this Sunday. 12 p.m. at the MAC gym, 1860 Russell Way. Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders will be returning to Carson City this Sunday to rally the community.

Healthy Cooking Class at Sierra Chef. 1 to 3 p.m. at 2292 Main Street Suites 3 and 4 in Genoa. Sierra Chef will host a healthy cooking class to kick-off the new year! The cost is $65 per person. Please arrive on time for class.

Carson Victory Rollers to host Lover's Brawl Open Scrimmage. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Carson Community Center, 851 E. William St. Come join us for the first open scrimmage of the season! Bring your Valentine and show some love to the Carson Junior Victory Rollers... the proceeds from this event will help send them to Los Angeles for the Shamblock Shake Tournament!

Wine Mixer Club Social at Clear Creek Tahoe. 5 to 7 p.m. at 3745 Golf Club Dr. in Carson City. Join us for a fine Sunday evening! Meet your new neighbors and fellow golfers over a gorgeous glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres.

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Following a capacity community turnout in March, Grassroots Yoga Center is offering its second Self-Care Wellness Fair Saturday, May 18. The center is located at 195 E. Winnie Lane.

Students at Fritsch Elementary School in Carson City were swinging for success with their participation in the San Francisco Giants Junior Giants initiative. The free, non-competitive and innovative baseball program for boys and girls ages 5-13, focuses on education, health and bullying prevention, providing a holistic approach to community sports.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch's Pet of the Week is Valkerye, a one-year-old shepherd mix who still has a big puppy heart. She enjoys playing with children as she is used to living with them.

Sierra Nevada ENT, a trusted provider of clinical and surgical care since 1995, is excited to announce its transition to Carson Tahoe Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), effective May 14, 2024. This expansion reflects our continued commitment to growth, innovation, a holistic care approach, and our dedication to delivering high-quality, state of the art patient-centered care to our community.

CONNECTIONS Gathering in May with special guest Mark Collie

CONNECTIONS Central announced that musician, actor, and philanthropist Mark Collie will be the guest storyteller at the May 16th CONNECTIONS gathering at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. CONNECTIONS Central is a new organization that uses the power of storytelling to promote stronger, happier and healthier relationships that enrich lives and build community.

Food Bank of Northern Nevada is asking for the community’s support on Saturday, May 11 as it joins the National Association of Letter Carriers for the Stamp Out Hunger food drive.

Each year, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office hosts an open house event as a way to connect families, deputies, non-profits and more. This year the event takes place Saturday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Mane Event, a fundraiser for Between Horses and Humans, a youth-oriented nonprofit serving Douglas County and the Lake Tahoe area that teaches kids life skills through horsemanship. The Mane Event is Saturday, June 1, from 2-5 p.m. at Cowork Tahoe, 3079 Harrison Ave. in South Lake Tahoe.

CARSON CITY — In response to the ongoing Medicaid eligibility redetermination process that resumed in April 2023, Nevada Health Link is extending the Special Enrollment Period through November 30, 2024, for those who no longer qualify for Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The call for country and Olympic team unity has Stephen Curry lacing up his basketball shoes for Paris and setting his golf clubs aside this July, foregoing his title defense at the American Century Championship, the celebrity golf tournament at Lake Tahoe.

A 36-year-old Yerington resident died, one person was injured and three escaped from a house fire Monday night in Yerington, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office.

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 Carson City.

A gang fight at an apartment complex last month resulted in the arrest of 14 juveniles and adults, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

Carson City Sheriff's Office Uniformed Reserves and Partnership Carson City collected approximately 410 pounds of prescription drugs in the Prescription Drug Take Back held last month in Carson City.

Mark Twain Days Festival returns this Friday through Sunday, May 10-12, with a bevy of events lined up for the second year of the festival, which is held in honor of Mark Twain, our region’s most famous writer.

Check out the free Senior Health Fair from 8 am to 12 noon this Thursday, May 9 at Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom in Carson City.

More than 70 vendors, a record number, will share valuable information about their programs and services. Participate in raffle drawings, interact with service dogs, donate blood, and have quick access to important vaccines. Pick up our fifth edition of the Senior Celebration magazine and a Community Resource Guide.

Partnership Carson City has launched “Rediscovering Your Mental Health Series,” a five-week program aimed at promoting mental wellness during Mental Health Awareness Month this May. Each week, participants will have the opportunity to learn new skills and techniques to enhance their mental well-being and foster a healthy community.

The Battle Born Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is a women's volunteer service organization, promoting Patriotism, Education, and Historic Preservation.

Photo courtesy of David and Gayle Woodruff

Carson City Historical Society hosts local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff, who will present a Chautauqua on "Snowshoe Thompson: Superhero of the Sierra" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 in the Carriage House behind the Foreman-Roberts Historic House located at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City, during Mark Twain Days.

Join us at the Territorial Enterprise Mark Twain Museum located at 53 South C Street for an event filled with fun and excitement for the three days of "Mark Twain Days" in Virginia City, Nevada.

On the morning of Saturday, May 11, volunteers will fan out across the Truckee River watershed to collect and test water samples from creeks, streams, smaller lakes, and Lake Tahoe itself to take a “snapshot” of water quality at a single moment in time for this important source of drinking water and outdoor recreation.

The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting May 20 that will include the final adoption of the County Budget Fiscal Year 2024-25.

A 44-year-old man was arrested Saturday for suspicion of unlawful occupancy of real property and violation of a suspended sentence, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report. The man was occupying the home of a deceased person without permission.

The Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery in Carson City presents the "Just the Right Size" show with 130 entries by 31 local Nevada artists.

UPDATE 3:11 PM: The fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive was contained to the garage and was knocked down quickly, according to CCFD Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini. The fire did not extend to the main structure. No one was home and there were no injuries. The cause is under investigation.
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UPDATE 12:37PM: Carson City firefighters knocked down the fire and are beginning to clear the scene.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called late Monday morning to a structure fire in the 1400 block of Monte Rosa Drive.

For years, advocates have called upon presidential administrations to reclassify marijuana or deschedule it entirely from the DEA’s list of controlled substances.

UPDATE: The roadways have reopened.
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Firefighters in Yerington and the Lyon County Sheriff's Office are on scene Monday morning of a semi truck rollover on Aiazzi Lane and Miller Road in Yerington. The entire area is closed to all traffic.

It's time again for the biggest one-day food drive in the country, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive happening Saturday, May 11. This event is vital for helping food banks to provide food during the summer months.

Polka Dot Powerhouse, Carson City Chapter, invites you to be a guest at our May monthly business luncheon. Come meet Carson City's most dynamic, positive, action forward women to connect for business and friendship. Join us for collaboration, celebration, and fun! Special raffle prizes for all guests.

We’re back, bigger and better than ever! Please welcome the second annual Mark Twain Days, May 10-12. For a listing of events take a gander at the website here.

You will find something of interest or my name’s not Mark Twain, or used to be anyways. And this year Virginia City is joining in on the fun along with Carson City. Wow!