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What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 19

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. With the long holiday weekend behind us, the week ahead looks to be busy indeed weather wise. Enjoy the sunshine today as another weather system will move into the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions by Wednesday.

Wild Horse Children's Theater presents Disney's Winnie The Pooh, Kids!

Winnie The  Pooh
Event Date: 
March 22, 2019 (All day)

Got honey? Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" in March at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

Disney's "Winnie the Pooh, Kids" is a wonderful new musical based on the beloved characters of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film.

What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 18

Were you as surprised as we were Sunday of the lake effect snow storm? Today is a whole new day. Welcome Carson City to Monday, Feb. 18 where all that's left, at least for the next couple days before the next system arrives, is the snow removal. Oh, and it is also President's Day with federal, state and local government offices closed, including schools. Bundle up when headed outside. It is a cold one. Today's high will be in the low 30s.

Senator Square: Carson High School students advance to state competition

Recently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Feb. 17

Good morning, Carson City, on this Sunday before President's Day. What this means for those who have Monday off is that the weekend has merely hit its stride.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 16

For those weary from all the snow around Carson City so far this month, about the only good news to share is that your weekend is here and there's plenty to do indoors if winter recreation isn't your thing.

From workshops to live music, a skate demo at The WheelHouse and even a special "Caturday Night Out" at the Carson Nugget to help homeless felines in the area, there are places to go around Carson City where you can keep warm, stay dry and have fun!

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Feb. 15

Snow and rain, rain and snow and even thunder and lightning strikes. We've seen it all this week. If you're living in the Carson City region, you know all you have to do is wait a few minutes to have the weather change on you. Welcome to Friday, Feb. 15, 2019 and the beginning of the President's Day weekend. Carson City schools are closed today and Monday for the holiday. Gusty winds and another round of snow is expected today so take notice and be careful on the roadways.

Carson City’s Marcus Yeager represents Boys and Girls Club in Youth of the Year competition

The Boys and Girls Club statewide Youth of the Year competition was hosted Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center by Carson City’s Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.

Carson City’s representative is a 16-year-old Carson High School senior named Marcus Yeager, who is in the top tenth percentile in school and is a Commander in ROTC.

What's happening around Carson City on Wednesday, Feb. 13

Welcome Carson City to our list of things to do around town as we prepare for Wednesday, Feb. 13, with an arriving storm that is set to bring rain, wind and snow showers to the Carson City region over the next few days along with several feet of snow to the Sierra.

What's happening around Carson City this Tuesday, Feb. 12

Good day Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies today with a high of 41, followed by gusty winds and the chance of rain and snow overnight into Wednesday, lasting through at least Thursday.

What's happening around Carson City on Monday, Feb. 11

Good morning, Carson City, and welcome to the start of a brand-new week! Now that we've dug ourselves out of another heavy weekend snowstorm, we are ready to take on the days ahead.

But be careful on the roads this morning and watch for areas of black ice. Just because asphalt looks bare doesn't mean it is.

TEDxCarsonCity announces 2019 lineup

In the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Feb. 10

Good morning, Carson City! A fresh layer of powdery new snow has fallen overnight, delighting Winter sports enthusiasts eager to get outside and play.

For those who aren't, consider taking occasion to shop for your Valentine under the warm, dry roof of the Carson Mall, which wraps up its weekend Valentine's Day Craft and Gift Fair.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Feb. 9

The weekend is here and your Saturday around Carson City is chockfull of activities.

Despite snow on the ground, a Chinese New Year celebration will take place in downtown Carson City between the Nevada State Museum and the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada.

The ninth annual Carson High School Safe Grad Safe and Sober Run/Walk occurs at the CHS track.

And the 20th annual Feast of Chocolate, a scholarship fundraiser for the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Capital Branch, is being held at the Plaza Hotel Event Center.

What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Feb. 8

Well, Carson City, here we are at the end of another work week. And if you love to play in the snow on weekends, then there's good news on its way.

A chance for more white stuff is in the forecast for our area starting later Friday afternoon through Sunday.

What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, Feb. 7

Good morning, Carson City! You are on the downhill slope toward the weekend.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors holds its first of two bimonthly meetings Thursday, while Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak visits Carson High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.

Parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to attend "Parent Night" (no students or children) at Carson Middle School, part of the #SaveTheKids program focusing on youth interactions with digital technology, the Internet and social media.

Column: What if I could buy the Ormsby House?

A couple of times in the movie "It's a Wonderful Life," main character George Bailey closes his eyes, raises his right hand, and says "I wish I had a million dollars!" while pressing the lever of a lighter contraption on Mr. Gower's drug store counter.

Buying the Ormsby House wasn't on George Bailey's wish list. Then again, he'd need at least 10 times more if it was.

Carson City’s Pet of the Week provided by the Nevada Humane Society

Meet Patrick. He’s a 4 year old Shepard and he’s been in the care of Carson City’s Nevada Humane Society on and off since July of last year.

Thank you for the donations

Event Date: 
February 6, 2019 (All day)

Thank you, Carson City, for all your donations to the homeless drive! Your generosity has been amazing!

Because of the overwhelming response, we have a lot of items that are not needed at this time, so I am planning a clothing/rummage sale in the near future with all the proceeds going to the Do Drop In Homeless Center to help keep their doors open.

If you have items to donate to the sale, please call me so I can arrange to get them from you. Please don't drop off any more donations to Grocery Outlet.

If you would like to help with the sale, please contact me at 775-885-7639.

Three more Carson City teachers earn National Board Certification

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce three more teachers earned certification from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards. The NBPTS is widely considered to be the highest professional recognition for educators and includes a 5 percent pay increase in acknowledgement of accomplished teaching.

February Ideas on Tap to discuss Brain Drain in downtown Carson City

Event Date: 
February 6, 2019 - 6:00pm

What can we do to attract and retain the best and brightest to remain in Carson City?

That is the subject of the Wednesday, Feb. 6 discussion titled "Brain Drain" at the next "Ideas on Tap," a monthly series of interactive conversations held at the Union Eatery and Taphouse, 302 N. Carson Street in downtown Carson City.

Military gives thanks to RSVP, Carson City community for Christmas package drive to troops

Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program received notes of thanks recently following its "Christmas Packages to Our Troops" donation drive.

Loyd to leave Carson City Library for tech job

After five years of leading the Carson City Library, Director Sena Loyd is closing that chapter.

She is leaving in February to take a job in the private sector.

Celebrating the Life of Christine Miller

At her happiest moment - with her daughters
Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Fri Jan 18 2019 .
January 18, 2019 - 11:00am

My name is Christine Renee Miller and I passed away in Carson City this last Wednesday, January 9, at 9:02 p.m.

I was born in Reno on May 16, 1979 and placed in the arms of an angel. I grew up with the love of a wonderful family in Carson City and departed with their blessing.

I went to school at Carson High and graduated in 1997 with good memories and even better friends. I brought two beautiful daughters into this world and passed away with them by my side.

Introduction to classic mystery novels and films offered at TMCC

Event Date: 
January 29, 2019 (All day)

“The Maltese Falcon” and “The Big Sleep” are two of the many noir novels and films explored in The Golden Age of Mysteries, a one-evening community education class at Truckee Meadows Community College on Jan. 29.

The class will examine works by crime and suspense novelists of the 1930s and 1940s and the films that were adapted from their books. Clips from some of the movies of the period will be shown.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 29

The last week of 2018 is flying by and the year's final weekend is upon us.

Daytime temperatures should warm up into the 40s today and near 50 by Sunday, so get out and enjoy the bright winter sunshine and fresh, crisp December air.

Nevada DCFS in Carson City delivers Christmas wishes with Angel Tree

The Christmas season can be difficult for children in foster care. For some, it may be the first Christmas not spent with their families. For others, it is just one more Christmas in the child welfare system.

Events and Happenings in Carson City for Wednesday Dec. 19

Good morning Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful winter day today with a high of 54 and a low of 30. It should be mostly sunny until around 4 pm when the clouds should start to move in for the night.

Here’s what’s going on around town today, Wednesday December 19:

Nevada Department of Public Safety, Capitol Police Division, Partners with Toys For Tots

Carson City, Nev. - The Nevada Department of Public Safety (DPS) Capitol Police Division partnered with Toys For Tots for the annual toy donation event held at the Capitol.

Toys collected from state-agency sponsored locations and a check from the Nevada State Law Enforcement Officers' Association (NSLEOA) were presented to the Carson City Toys For Tots organization, Santa Claus, and the U.S. Marine Corp on Thursday, December 13.

What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, Dec. 18

Deer are more visible in Carson City this time of year, but it's not because Santa Claus is coming to town exactly one week from now.

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