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Making that first-year milestone as a business is always noteworthy. One Carson City mother-daughter team counts on the day-to-day growth of their clients for their success.

When it comes to growing toddlers to pre-teens, the demand for clothing is always there. And that’s why Claudia and Anastasia Chambers opened Little Monsters, a children’s resale shop located at 444 E. William St., Suite 1 in Carson City on Dec. 1, 2013.

Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company’s production of “My Fair Lady” has been hugely successful playing to nearly sold out consecutive shows.
The Reno News and Review gives it five stars: "Fortunately, this production’s lush settings, gorgeous costumes, impressive choreography and talented performers all combine for a show that does everything right."
Three shows remain before the final curtain closes on Sunday, Nov. 23. The shows are in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

“Tis the Season” again already! For the 16th Year Friends To All volunteers will dress up in Santa Suits and Helper costumes to bring joy and cheer to senior citizens throughout Carson City.

On Saturday, Dec. 13 these festive groups will log between 150 and 200 stops as they make their rounds visiting and delivering gifts. This year we give special appreciation and honor to the man who inspired our program, Raymond Smith, who passed away in September. Ray’s enthusiasm in bringing the joy of a visit from Santa Claus to so many in our community will live on in our hearts forever.

Happy Nevada Day, Carson City! Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.
Every week I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby.

Happy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.
Every week, as I have for the last two years, I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby.

The witching season is upon us, and I love Carson City has come up with a comprehensive list of all the fun to be had in the Carson City area.

Aspiring teams of budding Carson City area filmmakers are hard at work this week developing and putting the final touches entries for the Carson Creepy Film Festival, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, 6 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center.

From comedy to horror, teams were given one week to make a film within the genres of Ghost, Halloween, Monster, Psychological Thriller, Sci Fi, Spiders/Insects, Vampire, Witches, Zombie. All may lean to comedy or horror.

Event: 6th Annual Maine Street Spooktacular
Date and Time: Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m.
Location: Maine Street Fallon, NV 89406 downtown Fallon
Description: Children are given the chance to trick or treat for hours in a safe environment that families will love. Come dressed in your best costumes and gather as much candy as possible during this sugar filled event. The Fallon police department will be attending to ensure uninterrupted fun.
Contact Information: For more information call 775-423-8237

Happy Friday, Carson City. Many people in our area have Facebook accounts, but not everyone, so I am pleased to bring you the event list that is featured on my Facebook page, I love Carson City.

Carson City Library will host a Halloween Costume Party and Mini-Pumpkin Decorating event in the youth department on Monday, Oct. 27 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. All ages are welcome. Bring your own mini-pumpkin to decorate; decorating supplies will be provided. A costume contest will highlight the fun-filled event and prizes will be awarded. Costumes are encouraged but must be age appropriate.

THE CARSON CREEPY FILM FESTIVAL--deadline to register to make a film is Monday Oct. 13.

Wired Wednesday and Carson TV present THE CARSON CREEPY FILM FESTIVAL competition in the Brewery Arts Center’s Performance Hall. To make a film and enter the competition, register by 5 pm Monday, Oct. 13. Then make your own film. The judged screening will be on Saturday Oct 25 at 6pm in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. Admission to the screening is $5 per person.

Set in 1940’s and 50’s Nevada to the music of Duke Ellington and Count Basie, Duke's Place is a brand new story in music and dance in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Nevada created especially for the Sierra Nevada Ballet and the Reno Jazz Orchestra.

This exciting new production is designed, written and choreographed by former Prima Ballerina, Rosine Bena, especially for family audiences and is complete with beautiful costumes, sets, drama, humor, fabulous music and exciting dance.

High Sierra Swing Dance Club presents its annual Halloween costume ball 7:30-10 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom, 449 W. King St., Carson City. Costumes are optional, but there will be prizes for best holiday attire in four categories. Partners are not required. Dance $7 for members of swing clubs and $10 for nonmembers. Join the club that night, and the dance is free. For information, go to www.highsierraSDC.org or call 530-307-8937.

Carson City’s spooky and intriguing history is explored and theatrically relived in the 22nd annual all day Carson City Ghost Walk Oct. 18. Tours depart from the corner of Third and Curry Streets starting at 10:00 AM and leaving every 30 minutes until the last walk at 2:30 PM. The Carson City Ghost Walk is a delightfully entertaining and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history.

Join us for the 6th Annual Cancer Sucks 5K Saturday, Oct. 4, 8:00am, 300 S. Curry St. (behind the Firkin and Fox) in Carson City. Run, walk or crawl! Dress up, create a team and just come out and have fun. Costumes are encouraged.
Proceeds benefit the Carson Tahoe Health Foundation’s support of area cancer patients. These funds are used for patients who can't afford unexpected expenses that arise when fighting this awful disease.

When: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9:00am

For the 29th year, the Nevada Rural Counties Retired Senior Volunteer Program, Inc. will sponsor the Nevada Day Carnival at Mills Park on Oct. 30 through Nov. 2, 2014, RSVP executive director Susan Haas announced Friday.

Earlier this year RSVP went all out over July 4 with a spectacular fireworks display, synchronized to music, to mark Nevada’s Sesquicentennial. For Nevada Day weekend, visitors can expect plenty of games, thrilling carnival rides and entertainment venues.

“We will have a lot more family fun and entertainment than ever before this year,” said Haas.

Tickets are on sale for the 4th annual Nevada Day Governor's Banquet, Oct. 28 at the Grand Sierra Resort. The event will feature Gov. Brian Sandoval, senators Harry Reid and Dean Heller, Congressman Mark Amodei and Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki. The event benefits The Boys & Girls Club of Nevada.

Tickets are $60 per person, or a reserved table for 10 is just $500. Doors open at 6 p.m. The evening also includes table service dinner, silent and live auctions, and a Nevada 150 birthday cake and cake cutting ceremony.

The deadline to submit applications for Official and Signature Nevada 150 events will be 5:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12. Over 400 events have been held across the Silver State since Nevada Day 2013, in celebration of Nevada’s Sesquicentennial, with many more ahead. To submit an event application please visit www.Nevada150.org. For questions or additional information please contact Scott Carey, events and community relations manager, at 775-687-0645 or shcarey@nevada150.org.

The following events will be held Sept. 1 through Sept. 14.

Many celebrations are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of August. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and help bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held Aug. 15 through Aug. 31.

The 2014 Jazz and Beyond - Carson City Music Festival will open Friday, August 1 with a "Mad Hatter Garden Party" featuring music by the Corky Bennett Trio in the backyard of the Nevada Governor's Mansion.

The ticketed party features music, finger foods by Carson City Confections, wine, beer, and a raffle. Festivities run from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Many celebrations are scheduled statewide in the month of July. These Nevada 150 celebrate all things Nevada and bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following events are held July 18 through July 31.

High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s monthly dance party will be the Silver Dollar Car Classic Sock Hop, 6-10 pm July 26 at the Carson Nugget’s Grand Ballroom, 507 N. Carson St. Vintage 1950s-‘60s dance music will be played, and costumes of that era are encouraged. The fun includes dance, hula hoop, costume and limbo contests and door prizes. Cost is $5 for car show participants, $7 for members of HSSDC and Reno’s Biggest Little Swing Dance Club, $10 general for individuals and $15 for couples.

As May comes to a close, it’s time to look back on all the fun events we had during Bike Month and thank our volunteers and sponsors who made it all possible!
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Stewart Indian School in Carson City hosts its annual Father’s Day Powwow, Friday, June 13 through Sunday, June 15, and is one of the sanctioned 150 events celebrating Nevada’s Sesquicentennial – 150 years of statehood. Everyone is invited to experience the beauty and significance of Nevada’s Native American heritage through traditional dance competitions, music and elaborate costumes of this wonderful, rich culture.

Spend time talking with students in Michelle Crain’s drama class at Dayton Intermediate School and it’s not long before one realizes the recurring theme is “we’re family.”
As the students relentlessly rehearse ahead of their public performances of “Romeo & Juliet,” taking place Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17, the ties that bind while challenging at first, have been woven into a tapestry of unconditional acceptance, tolerance, care and dependability, qualities not always readily seen on a school campus.

Murder. Corruption. Greed. Fame. And all that jazz. The Western Nevada Musical Theater Company brings the sizzling Broadway blockbuster, Chicago, to Northern Nevada on weekends, May 9-18 at the Carson City Community Center.

Set in the windy city during the roaring 1920's, the show follows the stories of two murderers - nightclub singer Velma Kelly, who kills her husband and sister when she finds them cheating on her; and aspiring vaudeville singer Roxie Hart, who murders her lover for promising to get her into show biz, only to get her into bed.

For several years, Elaine and I have fled Carson City for a short time in the month of January or February to escape the cold, snow and ice of our area in the wintertime. This year was no exception, except, sadly, there is no snow.

We had been invited to be guests at the home of my cousin Lorraine and her husband Bob Scholes of Dayton, who spend the winter months in Indio, Calif.
If you, too, would like to temporarily escape winter in Carson City for the next couple of months, here is what we did:

Carson City to Lone Pine:

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Nevada Sesquicentennial Commission announce an addition to the Nevada 150 events calendar.

As part of Nevada's 150th Anniversary of Statehood celebration, the Brigham Young University’s dance group, Living Legends, will perform “Seasons” at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno on Saturday, Feb. 1 2014 at 7:30 p.m.

For the 15th year Friends To All volunteers will dress up in Santa suits and helper costumes to bring joy and cheer to senior citizens throughout Carson City.

On Saturday, Dec. 7, these festive groups will log between 150 and 200 stops as they make their rounds visiting and delivering gifts. Friends to All is seeking names and addresses of seniors who would enjoy a Santa visit this year.

Continuing the energy of the Blinky Man Summer Solstice event, Carson City’s costumed night time bike ride with lights was at it again this Halloween. At least 30 riders participated in the first ever Blinky Man Halloween event.