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Happy Holidays

Carson City, Carson Valley Letters to Santa Toy Drive reaches pen pal in Mexico

Carson City-based DeBug Computer faced a Christmas challenge. Every year, the company hosts a Photos with Santa event with proceeds going to a local non-profit. The DeBug team huddled with Santa to discuss how to reach the children safely during the coronavirus pandemic. They decided to ask children, with their parents’ consent and supervision, to email a letter to Santa@debugcomputer.net.

Cartoon characters, dancing Christmas reindeer, light show found at this Carson City home

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Carson Now reader Luis Tello says everyone is invited to drive on through and take pictures of their magical homage to Christmas, complete with multiple lighted decorations, holiday themed cartoon characters, dancing reindeer, a light show and more.

"People are more than welcome to stop by, take pictures and have fun. Let's enjoy the Holidays and forget about all these hard times. Everyone needs this more than ever. Merry Christmas!" says Luis.

Carson City Democrats Donate Funds to Toys for Tots

On Friday, December 18, 2020, the Carson City Democrats delivered $686 to Joyce Buckingham, coordinator at Ron Wood Family Center for the Carson City Toys for Tots program.

In recognition of the fact that many families in our community, especially those with children, are struggling in this holiday period, the Carson City Democrats conducted a blazingly fast appeal to its members to support a cash drive for the Toys For Tots program.

Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong, Santa issue video community message along with some holiday cheer

The Carson City Sheriff's Office created the following video to wish you and yours a happy holiday season.

"With this past year challenging our families, businesses and educational systems with historically unforeseen trials, we want to wish everyone the best of holidays. While we give our condolences to the families and friends that have lost loved ones this year and have an empty chair at the table, we likewise give our hopes, dreams, and prayers for a better and prosperous new year.

Carson City Photo Club announces winners in November competition

The Carson City Photo Club has announced the winners of its monthly photo contest. The theme addressed by the November competition was "Action." The contests had a tie for third place.

A Holiday Sale will be happening at the Charlie B Gallery

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December 12, 2020 (All day)

Greetings, The Charlie B Gallery located at 114 West Telegraph Street, Carson City, Nevada will be having a 20 percent sale for store owned merchandise and 10 percent sale for all consigned merchandise. Our hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 6pm and now Sundays from 10am to 4pm.

Homestead Holidays, Candy Cane express and more: events and happening in Carson City for Saturday, Dec. 14

Happy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a festive holiday-themed day, so check below to see what great events we have going on today!


Saturday, December 14

Christmas Food Drive, Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, Santa Train rides and more: Carson City region readies for busy weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the KTVN Share Your Christmas Food Drive at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn, Homestead Holidays at the Silver Saddle Ranch and more. The Polar Express Train Rides are sold out for the rest of the year, but Santa Train express rides are steaming up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum over the weekend. Read on for details.

The Peanuts Gang Trio at Sassafras

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December 17, 2019 - 6:00pm

Sassafras presents a very special FREE holiday event featuring The Peanuts Gang Trio. Playing the music of Vince Guaraldi and more. Arrive early for a good seat and some of the best food this side of the Rockies. ALL AGES encouraged!

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 12

With activities lining up around the capital city through the weekend, Thursday events around the region include a meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition in Silver Springs, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, and a Carson City CASA volunteer information hour and training seminar. Along the music front, CHS Band will host its winter concert at the Carson City Community Center and our own local country music star and Nashville recording artist Art Mulcahy will be at Jimmy G's. Read on for details.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 11

Enjoying the mix of sunshine, clouds and the overall late fall conditions around the capital city? More of the same is expected Wednesday into Thursday, with another system due in time for the weekend. Activities around Carson City include an educational discussion on dementia presented by the Alzheimer's Association at the Carson City Library, a moonlight walk to C-Hill, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, a Carson Valley Community Theatre audition call for two plays, classes and more.

Turkey Dinner Winner and December Giveaway!

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December 23, 2019 - 3:00pm

Linda M. was the proud winner of our Turkey Dinner Giveaway! Pictured is her proudly presenting her prize. Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and also wanted to bring to everyone's attention about our December Giveaway! Sign up to win this UPS umbrella. Perfect for the season and to keep yourself dry. Our store will be open from 9am-4pm on Christmas Eve, and on Christmas Day we will be closed. Thank you all for participating, and good luck in the December giveaway. Happy Holidays from us at Postal Annex!

Holiday happenings and more Tuesday around Carson City

Partly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-40s looks to be the order of the day around the capital city as we roll into Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Happenings around town include a book presentation by urban fantasy author SM Reine at the Nevada State Library and Archives, a morning fitness walk and evening hike, dance classes, a meeting of the CCSD board, plus festive December music and more with Night Lights Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee. Read on for more.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 9

In December, Mondays don't really seem like Monday. At least for those of us caught up in the holiday spirit of giving and kindness. What a weekend of community fellowship this was among Carson City locals and we're just getting started, counting down the days until Christmas.

Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, Dec. 8

Happy Sunday Carson City! We’ve got a bunch of great events for you today in our capital city! Check below to see what’s going on today:

Annual Empty Bowls Night, Cowboy Christmas, Winter Craft Fair, and more: Events for Saturday, Dec. 7

Happy Saturday Carson City! Tired of the fog yet? Well, there's a big storm that's scheduled to push in tomorrow, so it'll be interesting to see how that changes the weather.

Either way, we've got a ton of excellent events scheduled throughout the weekend, fog or no! Check below to see what's happening int he capital city for today and tomorrow.

Festival of Lights, Project Empty Bowls, Santa train and more: Carson City region readies for festive weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of holiday events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights, the 24th annual Parade of Lights in Gardnerville, the annual Project Empty Bowls dinner held at the Carson Mall, a Holiday Crawl in downtown Carson City and much more! The Santa Train will roll into the Carson City Railroad Museum for weekend train rides. Visit the 2019 Santa Events Roundup below for more information.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 5

The days keep moving along, ever closer to the weekend and huge helpings of Christmas holiday activities. Thursday events around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting with the developer of the proposed Andersen Ranch, a presentation: "Feathers and Furs of the Carson Valley" at the River Fork Ranch, an "End to Prohibition Party" at Gather restaurant, and more.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 4

The break in the stormy weather was a short one, with more precipitation later in the day Wednesday, forecasters say. Activities around Carson City on Dec. 4 include a "Red Kettle" job hiring event at the Carson City Salvation Army, a Fitness Lab grand opening on Minnesota Street, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, library activities, classes and more.

Seniors Need Holiday Cheer Too: Home Instead Carson City collects gifts for those without family

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Once again Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City asking our wonderful community to help us with gifts for our Senior's here in our community. We have Senior's in long term care facilities that have no family, and have no home to call their own.

Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 3

Snow days, snow way. At least that's what the weather forecast calls for Tuesday. We'll see mostly cloudy skies before another chance of rain or snow arrives midweek and then a larger storm in time for the weekend. As the saying goes of Nevada weather: Wait a minute and it will change. It is also #GivingTuesday. If you have a favorite organization, it's a good time to send a few dollars their way. Around town there's art showings, a fitness walk, hike, dance classes and an old school film favorite at the Brewery Arts Center hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 2

With Thanksgiving leftovers winding down, we're winding up to the second day in December and the first day of the work week ahead, with activities lined up through the weekend. For Monday, activities around the capital city include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Tom Steyer campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more. If you are driving, do be careful out there. For weather-related travel and road updates see NVroads.com.

Small Business Saturday, Feast with a Hero, Santa Photos and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, Nov. 29

Happy Saturday Carson City! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Are you ready to supportive our local community with Small Business Saturday? In addition, there are a metric ton of events going on in our region throughout the weekend, so check below to see what’s going on!

Saturday, November 30

Carson City weekend events include Nutcracker Ballet, Small Business Saturday, Polar Express train rides, Feast with a Hero and more

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 31st season of the Nutcracker Ballet, a Feast with a Hero fundraiser at Slot World, Small Business Saturday throughout Carson City and Carson Valley, photos with Santa, a Telegraph Square sign dedication, Polar Express train rides at the V&T Railroad and more!

Happy Thanksgiving 2019: Carson City events for Thursday, Nov. 28

The last Thursday of November means a big gobble gobble, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy in the games, festivities, activities at home and outdoors. Events are at a minimum, for obvious reasons, but the two big ones are traditions for us in the capital city. The Carson City Turkey Trot at the Governor's Mansion and the free Carson Nugget Thanksgiving community dinner. Enjoy your day and any slight break in the weather. More winter storms are on the way.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 27

With snow overnight into the morning, the eve of Thanksgiving will bustle with last minute food shopping and, for many, preparing for an extended holiday weekend. There's a few activities around Carson City on Wednesday, Nov. 27 including a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, classes and more.

Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 26

With the season's first big winter storm expected to arrive later Tuesday evening into Thanksgiving, you can still get in activities around the capital city before the snow flies. There's a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, fitness and swing classes at Yaple's Ballroom, a Carson City School Board meeting and more.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 25

Enjoy any sunshine Monday as our first significant snow storm of the season is ahead this Thanksgiving holiday week. Activities and happenings on the first day of the work week, Nov. 25, 2019 include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Julian Castro campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more.

Postal Annex Carson City is a Toys for Tots Drop Off Location

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Postal Annex is excited to be a drop off location for Toys for Tots! Please bring donations to our store between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 20.

Our location is located at 3827 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV. Behind Buffalo wild wings and in front of the Raley's in Eagle Station. If any questions, feel free to call us at 775-350-7576.

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

Cultural Commissioner Karen Abowd honored for leadership in the arts with creative tribute

Happy Holidays to Carson City Nevada Government Mayor Pro-Tem and Cultural Commissioner Karen Abowd! I dusted off my sewing machine to make her a Burning Man inspired Holiday Stocking as a memento of thanks for her leadership in the arts.

City staff then filled it with holiday goodies while the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada donated their creativity to make a banner and snowflakes! At today's Board of Supervisors meeting, Karen's last of 2018, the community, in unison, thanked and acknowledged her tireless efforts in creating a better cultural landscape for Carson City.

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