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One confirmed fatality at Tahoe Ski Resort Avalanche Friday morning

UPDATE 3:42 p.m.: Search and Rescue and PCSO have called off the search and are confirming there are no further victims of the avalanche to be found. Cole Comstock, 34, of Blairsden, CA has been identified as the deceased in the avalanche that occurred at Alpine Meadows.

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According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), there is one confirmed fatality and a second victim with serious injuries following an avalanche at Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe.

Every runner sure to experience ‘Success’ at Take it to the Lake half-marathon

Regardless a runner’s place or time at the annual Take it to the Lake Half-Marathon Run, everyone inevitably leaves with a taste of success.

Pumpkin Patch, last chance for V&T Train Rides and more: Events for Saturday, Oct. 12

Good morning Carson City and happy Saturday! It’s going to be another beautiful fall day today and to celebrate it, you can choose from the long list events we have going on today and Sunday in the region!

Check below for the full list.

Saturday, October 12

V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!

Scandinavian Festival coming this Saturday to Carson City

Event Date: 
October 12, 2019 (All day)

The 12th Annual Scandinavian Festival brings the rich traditions of Norwegian history and culture to Carson City on Saturday, Oct 12. Demonstrations of traditional food and music along with examples of the traditional “Bunad” clothing.

Tahoe Symphony Presents Violinist Alex Eisenberg and Rising Star Derek Chien

Violin Soloist Alex Eisenberg
Piano soloist Derek Chien
Event Date: 
July 31, 2019 - 7:00pm

TOCCATA-Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus opens its concert series at the elegant Genoa Lakes Golf Club Ballroom at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31st with a special program.

Cross-country skiing returns to Spooner Lake State Park

Once again, Spooner Lake State park offers outdoor sport enthusiasts a system of meandering cross-country ski trails that wind through dense forest, across an open meadow and along the banks of Spooner Lake.

This trail system is free to the public and made possible by a partnership between Nevada State Parks and Nevada Nordic, a non-profit group based in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

Multiple search and rescue teams look for skier missing since Monday at Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE — A 62-year-old Seaside, Calif., man reported as a lost skier Monday remains missing as of Tuesday morning, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Winter Conditioning and Obstacle Course Training

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Sat Mar 02 2019 .
February 12, 2019 - 5:30pm
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February 19, 2019 - 5:30pm
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February 26, 2019 - 5:30pm

Get fit for your Winter Sports and Obstacle Course Racing Events at Well Being Massage and Functional Fitness. All winter sport and obstacle course enthusiasts in the area are invited to participate. The three-week program starts Tuesday, February 12, 2019.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12

Good morning Carson City and welcome to your weekend. Weather is expected to be mild for most of this weekend, partly sunny with daytime high temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s.

Here is what's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12:

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 5

Let's hear it for the first weekend of the new year, because it won't happen again for another 12 months.

The first weekend of 2019 also means the first Saturday of the month, which is the day of the Downtown Business Association Monthly Wine Walk in downtown Carson City, come rain, snow, wind or shine.

That's a good thing, too, because this weekend will likely have all of that.

Winter sport conditioning program continues into 2019 at Well Being

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Sat Mar 02 2019 .
January 15, 2019 - 5:30pm
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January 22, 2019 - 5:30pm
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January 29, 2019 - 5:30pm
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February 5, 2019 - 5:30pm
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February 12, 2019 - 5:30pm
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February 19, 2019 - 5:30pm
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February 26, 2019 - 5:30pm

CARSON CITY — By Popular Demand Well Being Massage and Functional Fitness will continue to run its Winter Sport Conditioning Program for two more separate 3-week sessions. The winter season is rocking. Will you be? Lock in your best season of skiing, trekking, snow-boarding and snow mobiling ever and ensure yourself that when the snow calls you, your fitness level will not let you down.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 22

Bid farewell to Autumn, because today is the first full day of Winter.

This is also the last weekend before Christmas Day, which means the last Santa Trains of the season at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Santa Claus also leaves his North Pole headquarters at the Carson Mall Sunday in preparation for his big night.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 15

There are only two more Saturdays until Christmas, and Santa Claus is back in Carson City again this weekend ahead of the big holiday.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 8

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: Because Santa Claus is coming to Carson City!

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 1

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Nevada state capital, and there is no shortage of holiday events and activities to make the season bright.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 30

With winter weather having arrived, it seems only appropriate the last Friday of November is when Carson City celebrates the holiday season in a big way by ringing in the spirit of giving with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 29

Good day Carson City, it is Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. With steady rain in the city early this morning, slushy snow in the foothills and heavy snow in the Sierra, we are on our way to winter even though it is still technically fall. It sure is beginning to look like Christmas, especially as we head into the weekend, with Friday's Silver and SnowFlakes Festival of Lights at the capitol and Saturday's downtown Holiday Crawl.

Winter Sport Conditioning Program at Well Being

Event Date: 
Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Dec 13 2018 .
November 29, 2018 - 5:30pm
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December 6, 2018 - 5:30pm
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December 13, 2018 - 5:30pm

CARSON CITY — Get fit for your Winter Sports and Activities. Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) hosts its second Winter Sport and Activity Conditioning Program this year. All winter sport and activity enthusiasts in the area are invited to participate.

The three week program began Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. Training days and times include the following:

— Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m.
— Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 28

For most, waking up this morning to rain was a big relief given the fire situation over the past few months. Today is Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The storm systems will continue over the next few days with the possibility of snow down to the valley floors by Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. As always, be safe out there. For the latest Carson City area forecast see CarsonWeather.com.

What's happening around Carson City this Tuesday, Nov. 27

Good day Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. Today is known as "Giving Tuesday" an international day of charitable offering established five days after Thanksgiving at the beginning of the Christmas and holiday season. Have a favorite charity or nonprofit organization? Their cups are extended today and they could sure use any help you can provide, even if it's a few dollars, the equivalent of a cup of coffee.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 26

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the first day of the working week and the last week of November. It is Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 29 days left until Christmas. Were you able to get some of your holiday shopping done this weekend? You've got plenty of time this week to pick up good bargains, though it will be somewhat soggy outside. A series of winter storms will push through the Sierra and Carson City region this week.

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Nov. 25

Just like that, the end of a long holiday weekend is nigh. But the spirit of the season is just getting started. You can find it all around Carson City on Sunday.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Nov. 24

Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be behind us, but Small Business Saturday is still ahead. Today consider shopping local to support small businesses in Carson City and surrounding communities. Small business Saturday deals can be found inside the Carson Mall, in downtown Carson City and at small businesses throughout the Nevada state capital.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 23

Welcome to your windy Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 the day after Thanksgiving. We hope your Turkey Day was a memorable one with enough leftovers to last through the weekend. If you're looking for holiday bargains today and Saturday, there's plenty of them to go around. Today is known as "Black Friday" the official launch of the holiday shopping season and Small Business Saturday, where independently owned restaurants, shops, art galleries, merchants and speciality stores urge all to shop and buy locally.

Events and happenings on this Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22

Good day Carson City and Happy Thanksgiving. Today is Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. With the arrival of this festival day of feast, family, friendship and thanks, Mother Nature delivered valley rain and Sierra snow overnight. Gusty winds are expected later this afternoon. This morning appears to be in between weather systems, which is good news for those headed to the Governor's Mansion for the annual Turkey Trot. It may be soggy, but not heavy on the rain side.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 21

Hello Carson City and welcome to the day before Thanksgiving. Today is Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. If your travel plans include going over the Sierra, the National Weather Service advises to head out before the afternoon. Otherwise, you may hit the first of two winter storms to land tonight and into Friday. Be safe out there.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 20

Good day Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, and it is the final deadline day to vote on the future of a grant that would help fund the highly successful summer outdoor concert series hosted by the Brewery Arts Center and Levitt AMP.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 19

Here we are, Carson City, on our way to kicking off the holiday season this week with the arrival of Thanksgiving, which means a shortened work week for many. Today is Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. It will be mostly sunny with a high of 57. Enjoy the sun as a couple of weather systems will move into the area bringing gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow.

Winter Sport Conditioning Program at Well Being

Event Date: 
Repeats every week until Tue Dec 18 2018 .
November 27, 2018 (All day)
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December 4, 2018 (All day)
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December 11, 2018 (All day)
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December 18, 2018 (All day)

CARSON CITY — Get fit for your Winter Sports and Activities! Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) hosts its second Winter Sport and Activity Conditioning Program this year. All winter sport and activity enthusiasts in the area are invited to participate. The three week program starts Monday, November 26th, 2018. Training days and times include the following:

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