Children's Museum

Local artists, young and old are donating handmade bowls for a fund raising event that will be held during the Capital Tree Lighting ceremony on December 6th, 2013.

Restaurants are providing the soup and bread that will fill our Empty Bowls. For a minimum donation of $10, you may select one of the bowls and enjoy a warm winter meal to launch the holiday season. The artisan bowl is yours to keep as a reminder that there are empty bowls in our community. There will also be an art auction at the event!

In the heart of downtown Carson City, right next to the HorseShoe Club Casino, CC Street Vibrations will be rocking with an all day show & shine, beginning with a pancake breakfast, kids obstacle course and games, with an assortment of vendors to enjoy. Then, continues with demonstrations, ride and show, with live entertainment and music, VIP poker run and lunch stop, CCSO bike games, brews, BBQ, Carson Victory Rollers and finishing in the evening with a street dance.

The highly anticipated STEM Lab Science Room at the Children's Museum in Carson City will be unveiled at a grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 28. There will be a kick-off pancake breakfast sponsored by the Kiwanis of the Sierra Nevada from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone is encouraged to come by 813 N. Carson St. and check it out.

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada will participate in Street Vibrations on Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 in downtown Carson City.

Sign up now for the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada's own "Princess in Training" and "Super Hero in Training" sessions. The event will be held this Saturday, Aug. 17.

Princess Training will be from 10:30am to 12noon
Super Hero Training will be from 1:00pm to 2:30pm.

The cost is $25 per child and is for children ages 3-plus. Costumes are not provided but are encouraged.

Call the museum at (775) 884-2226 to register your child as space is limited.

The Carson HorseShoe is celebrating 40 years by bringing back some old favorites and starting some new ones.

This August 3 the family-owned and operated HorseShoe Club Casino located in Downtown Carson City, is celebrating their 40th anniversary.

The casino was once owned by Gene Chaney who has since passed away. It is now owned and operated by his five children. Carson City resident Jeannette Chaney Kelley has been the Casino's President for 16 years and her brother Jeff Chaney is the Casino's General Manager.

Today, Saturday, is the annual Children's Museum of Northern Nevada garage sale fundraiser, which runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find everything you've been looking for at a bargain and help keep the programs at the museum thriving.

Food For Thought would like to think all the people who came out and supported us at our Saddle Up For Kids Events. Friday, June 28th’s dinner at the Governor’s Mansion and Saturday, June 29th’s Carnival at Mills Park wouldn’t have been as successful if not for our volunteers!

Is your child a budding young scientist who enjoys experiments? The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is offering a Science Camp this summer with the inquisitive in mind.

Geared for children ages 4 and up, this is an ideal camp for those kids seeking answers as to the how, what and why things work in their surrounding environment.

See the flier below for details. Sign-ups have begun and space is limited. You can also go to the Children's Museum website here.

The Carson City Downtown Business Association was recognized by Carson City Parks and Recreation for its donation of 17 new trees recently planted around town.

Celebrating 25 years, the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is throwing a birthday bash and the community is invited.
The party is June 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Festivities include food, games, face painting, a Bounce house and more.
The Museum is located at 813 North Carson Street in Carson City.

In conjunction with its 25th anniversary, the Museum is sponsoring a contest featuring the "Like" button on Facebook.

Is the stuff collecting in the garage too valuable to be thrown out? The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada will gladly take those household goods, furniture and furnishings off your hands. The Museum will hold its annual fundraising garage sale July 27 in Carson City and is looking for donated items.

Donations are being accepted now and can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily at 813 North Carson Street. If you have items that need picked up call (775) 884-2226.

In conjunction with our 25th anniversary and birthday celebration, the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is sponsoring a contest featuring the "Like" button on Facebook.

This is the second year the Carson City Chamber of Commerce has organized a Home & Garden Show to showcase the many businesses that can help homeowners improve their homes and gardens.

This Saturday, April 20th, Greenhouse Garden Center will again take center stage showcasing their expertise and creativeness in creating a unique garden setting that only the professionals at Greenhouse can create. Owner David Ruf and staff will be on hand to conduct informative seminars as well.

The Children's Museum hosts a Science Workshop: Aviation Careers will taught by Chris Johnson, Operations Supervisor for Minden Airport. There will be paper airplane flying contests too! What design is best for flying furthest, make s the most loop-de-lu’s, or goes up highest? 10am-11am Free with
admission.

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. 89701
(775)884-2226
info@cmnn.org
http://www.cmnn.org/

The Carson City Emblem Club #507 will hold its annual St. Patrick's Day Dinner on Saturday, March 16 at the Elks Lodge, 515 North Nevada Street in Carson City.
The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and features corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, vegetables, homemade soda bread and dessert.

Science Workshop: Astronomy with telescopes. Instructor: Chris Johnson from the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Douglas chapter.
Come learn how to use a telescope. What can you learn from them? How can I tell what I'm seeing? A great family workshop. Call for reservations today. Space is limited. Free with admission $3child/$5adult/$4seniors

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. 89701
(775)884-2226
info@cmnn.org
http://www.cmnn.org/

Abraham Lincoln will be coming to visit the museum. He will be bringing many of his favorite personal things to share!

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is celebrating Chinese New Year. 2013 is the year of the snake. Come enjoy fun cultural crafts and activities. Free with museum admission. For more information call 884-2226

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada is hosting a birthday party for Clifford, the big red dog. Clifford will be visiting the museum from 12-1pm. Come create Clifford themed arts and crafts. The celebration and activities are included with museum admission. For more information contact the museum. 884-2226

On Saturday, Dr. Todd Gray, DDS will be presenting a workshop on Dental Health at The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City. Come learn how food choices affect your teeth, how to take good care of your mouth and what bacteria does. To make a reservation call the museum, (775) 884-2226.

Being the capital city of Nevada, Carson City once again shines brighter and bucks the rest, turning the lights on Friday to not one but two Christmas trees during the kick-off of the two-day Snowflake Festival of Lights.

Perched on the State Capital steps, some 300 voices of the Carson City 5th Grade Singing Ensemble sang Christmas carols to a crowd of hundreds (if not thousands) of parents, siblings, dignitaries, retirees, state workers and locals who swelled onto Carson Street in good measure.

Carson City's annual Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights has become so well received over the years that the 2012 festival will now run for two days. The enhanced event is tonight, Friday, Dec. 7, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ice skating continues until 10 p.m.

Tonight's night's festivities begin on the capitol grounds with the state tree, a bristlecone pine, and downtown Carson City being lit along with a procession including Santa, Mrs. Claus and the 300 voices of the Carson City 5th Grade Music Students Singing Ensemble.

On Saturday, December 15th the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is hosting several holiday events.  From 10am-4pm the museum will have its first annual Holiday Craft Sale.  They will be featuring Carson City Pottery which is housed in the museum.  Staff and students will be giving demonstrations and selling work for last minute holiday purchases.  In addition, the museum gift shop will be having a one day only sale, 20% off for members and 10% off for non-members.  Admission to the sales are free.  Limited vender space still available.  Contact Mary Ann at 884-2226

Come support local potters/artists and finish your holiday shopping up at Carson City Pottery in the Children's Museum. Also, you can students at work and learn more taking classes or workshops.
The sale is downstairs at The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. 89701
775-313-8628
carsoncitypottery@yahoo.com

The Children's Museum will be hosting a Saturday science event on Nov. 17th.
Geology will be taught by the Makay School of Earth Science and Engineering from UNR.

Reservations are required, classes are free with paid Museum admission.$3child/$5adult/$4seniors. Call today!

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. 89701
(775)884-2226
info@cmnn.org

The Children's Museum will be hosting a Saturday science event on Nov. 10th.
Come learn about Aeronautics taught by the Society of Women Engineers.
Reservations are required, classes are free with paid Museum admission. $3child/$5adult/$4seniors. Call today!

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. 89701
(775)884-2226
info@cmnn.org

On Saturday, November 3rd at 6:30pm the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City is hosting an African Night. The evening will include African Dance and Drumming, a Raffle, Live Auction (auction conducted by The Auction Company: Dennis Hudson, Auctioneer), Silent Auction and African Dress Parade.

Nevada Day festivities continue in Carson City through Sunday, today, with the RSVP Carnival and the Battle Born Celebration at Mills Park, a free symphony concert at the Legislative Mall and Halloween festivities.
The salute to America's military "past, present and future" is the theme of this year's statehood events. Featured at the park is the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall, living history re-enactments, tributes and military honors and static displays. Go here for more information.

Join us at the Children's Museum in Carson City on Sunday, October 28th from 4-6pm for crafts and trick or treating. Come dressed in costume. Cost is $5 per child.