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Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Feb. 12

Looking ahead to Wednesday, we can expect sunny skies and continued highs in the mid-50s. Midweek events include a Dayton chamber breakfast with the founder of the Desert Pigs cleanup nonprofit group. Plus there's the first of 5 days of Valentine-themed festivities that begins at Carson Mall; an open house at Bethlehem Lutheran School, a CASA information hour, a Carson City School District meeting regarding proposed middle school zone modification. Plus there's a yoga class, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and more.

Carson City meet and greet Wednesday with presidential candidate Tom Steyer

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February 12, 2020 - 6:00pm

Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer will visit Carson City this Wednesday, Feb. 12 and open a William Street office. Doors open at 6 p.m. The office is located at 1426 E William St., Suite 3, Carson City.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 2

Hello Carson City and welcome to 2020. Moving forward into Thursday, Jan. 2, we're looking at sunny skies with a high around 51. Ahead is a Board of Supervisors meeting, library and art activities and a Carson City Off-Road community discount registration party at the Fox Brewpub. The summer bike event is June 26-28, but register early Thursday and you'll get a discount. Read on for more.

'Visit Carson City' launches rebranding of website and logo

The Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority's, "Visit Carson City," has launched a rebrand of the website and logo for the New Year.

'Homestead Holidays' to bring free, old-fashioned country Christmas to Carson City this Friday through Sunday

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December 13, 2019 - 5:00pm
December 14, 2019 - 5:00pm
December 15, 2019 - 5:00pm

This Friday through Sunday, Dec. 13-15, the first Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, will be bringing a free family event to the community with some good old-fashioned Christmas charm.

Nevada's Vegas Golden Knights to visit Carson City Schools for Hockey Clinics

Nevada's own Vegas Golden Knights will be hosting Hockey Clinics at Schools in Carson City on Friday, Dec. 13, and a Watch Party is scheduled at the Governor’s Mansion to see the Knights Play the Dallas Stars.

Carson City Santa Events Roundup for 2019: How, when and where you can find Old St. Nick

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While it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy.

Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day Recap

What do you get when you combine 134 golfers, 70 runners, and 24 weight lifters on a beautiful Saturday in September? The results are over $9,000 raised toward pancreatic cancer funding and over $3,000 raised for local scholarships. Pretty amazing, right?

Nevada Humanities Welcomes Willy Vlautin to Carson City on 'Nevada Reads Tour'

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September 12, 2019 - 12:00pm

Nevada Humanities will welcome author Willy Vlautin at a series of events throughout northern Nevada during the month of September. Mr. Vlautin is the author of Don’t Skip Out On Me, a 2019 pick for Nevada Reads—a statewide, public book club offered by Nevada Humanities. Nevada Reads invites Nevadans to read selected works of literature and to come together in their communities to share ideas and perceptions inspired by the book club selections.

First 'Food Truck Thursday' a tasty success in Carson City

The first-ever Food Truck Thursday was quite the mobile dining experience at Mills Park in Carson City.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, June 13

Hello Carson City. It is Thursday, June 13, 2019. After last night's thunderstorms that shook around the capital city we're looking at plenty of sunshine today with a daytime high around 86. Activities lined up include workshops, an anniversary party and showing at Artsy Fartsy art gallery, Food Truck Thursday at Mills Park, a Kiwanis Club meeting and Chamber annual meeting at The Martin Hotel, Cruise Night at Bully's Sports Bar, live music outdoors at Living the Good Life and more. Enjoy.

First ‘Food Truck Thursday’ of the season coming to Mills Park tomorrow, June 13

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June 13, 2019 - 12:00pm

In addition to “Wheeled Food Wednesdays,” Carson City will now have even more opportunity to sample their favorite mobile dining establishments with the inaugural Food Truck Thursday event at Mills Park, beginning tomorrow, June 13.

Nevada's governor, dignitaries visit Carson City classrooms, guest-read during reading week

Grade-schoolers at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City temporarily experienced a reprieve from their day-to-day academic endeavors last week when several community partners and local dignitaries visited classrooms to read to students.

Carson City Mayor address: Affordable housing challenges remain amid economic rebound

UPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 20

Happy Sunday, Carson City! Don't let a storm and some wet weather forecast for today dampen your mood. The weekend isn't over yet! And with a little optimism, maybe the clouds will part just enough tonight to view the lunar eclipse.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 19

Welcome to your weekend, Carson City. You have a brief reprieve from the cold and stormy weather Saturday as the National Weather Service forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature into the 50s.

Happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 18

Good day Carson City. It is Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Heading into the weekend it looks like the heavy stuff is out of the way weather wise. Today we'll see a slight chance of rain and snow after 10 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46. Saturday we are looking at partly sunny skies and a high in the low 50s.

Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 17

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 and it will be a soggy one at that. Rain will continue throughout the morning, changing to snow showers later this afternoon, which has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valley areas such as Carson City and Carson Valley. Forecasters urge motorists not to travel into the Sierra today as several feet of heavy snow will impact roadways and travel.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 16

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.

Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 15

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.

The flowing robes, the grace: Tibetan monks to visit Carson City, construct sand mandala

Tibetan Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery, south India
View monks working on sand mandala daily 10AM - 6PM - Photo Credit Tripp Mikich
10 AM - 6 PM Daily Public Viewing at Brewery Arts Center - Photo Credit Mikich
Manjushri (Buddha of Wisdom) Sand Mandala being constructed at BAC
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Repeats every day until Sun Jan 20 2019 .
January 15, 2019 - 10:00am
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January 16, 2019 - 10:00am
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January 19, 2019 - 10:00am
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January 20, 2019 - 10:00am

Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery will return to Carson City and South Lake Tahoe this month as part of their two-year tour of the United States.

During their Carson City visit, from Jan. 15-20, the monks will construct a Manjushri, also known as Buddha of Wisdom Sand Mandala.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Oct. 31

Welcome to Halloween and the last day of October, Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. Activities today feature trick or treating at the Carson Mall, the Downtown Candy Crawl, a haunted house at Western Nevada College and a harvest festival in the Carson Valley. Here's what's ahead for today:

Carson City Fire Prevention Division submits artwork for statewide poster contest

Carson City Fire Department is participating in the statewide annual State of Nevada 2018 Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest. In conjunction with the Nevada State Fire Marshal, Fire Departments statewide, and the Fire Prevention Association of Nevada, the Carson City Fire Department, Fire Prevention Division is preparing for the week-long campaign promoting fire safety education and awareness.

Carson City's tourism marketing manager Kyle Horvath named White Pine County visitor director

After five years with the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority, Kyle Horvath has announced will be leaving July 15 to take the position as tourism director of White Pine County.

Blue line on Kit Carson Trail to be replaced in Carson City's historic district

The iconic blue line marking the Kit Carson Trail that winds its way through the west side historic district of Carson City will be replaced by another way-finding method, said Carson City Public Works Senior Transportation Planner Dirk Goering.

Acclaimed MarchFourth Marching Band to headline Carson City Off-Road concert event

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June 16, 2018 (All day)

Next month's third annual Carson City Off-Road mountain bike event will feature a concert lineup of bands that is sure to rock the capital city, including the internationally-acclaimed, genre-breaking force of MarchFourth Marching Band.

Yoga for Arthritis: An 8 Week Workshop

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Repeats every week until Thu Mar 29 2018 .
February 6, 2018 - 2:00pm
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February 13, 2018 - 2:00pm
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February 20, 2018 - 2:00pm
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February 27, 2018 - 2:00pm
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March 6, 2018 - 2:00pm
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March 13, 2018 - 2:00pm
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March 20, 2018 - 2:00pm
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March 27, 2018 - 2:00pm

Do you have arthritis, fibromyalgia, or similar aches and pains? Would your body prefer a gentle yoga practice? Are you interested in learning how to work with people who have arthritis?

This is the class for you! The yoga taught in this workshop draws from many yoga practices, and is designed specifically for people with arthritis. It is a gentle class designed to help you understand how to use yoga and modifications to manage your arthritis.

National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Sept. 26

Register to Vote
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September 26, 2017 - 8:00am

National Voter Registration Day is Tuesday, Sept. 26. Register to vote online at www.registertovotenv.gov, or at your local county clerk or registrar's office. You may also visit Carson City library and pick up a voter registration application.

If you are already registered to vote in Carson City, but wish to confirm your registration, please contact the Carson City Clerk's office at (775) 887-2087, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel Nevada grants to bolster Carson City Visitors Bureau programs

Promoting Carson City’s paranormal, improving blighted spaces and creating mountain bike destinations are among the projects the Carson City Visitors Bureau is lining up with help from Travel Nevada.

Gong Immersion at the Brewery Arts Center

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March 18, 2017 - 11:00am

Community Yogi presents Gong Immersions for Health and Wellness with Avilone Starre every 3rd Saturday 11 a.m. to noon in Carson City. Join us in the Brewery Arts Center's beautiful Ballroom for an introduction to the healing power of the gong. The gong’s powerful frequencies flow through the body easily, clearing and raising the parts of our body that are out of tune, that are giving off a lower frequency. It leaves us feeling relaxed, refreshed and revitalized, stronger and more optimistic about life.

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