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The annual Underwater Egg Hunt at the Carson City Aquatic Center returns April 8.

Swimmers (or splashers) of all ages are welcome to play, with egg hunts in both the tot pools and the shallow end of the large pool, with multiple sessions throughout the day.

Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago.

Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history, including:

Help fight hunger in our city! Due to rising food costs and availability of resources, our food banks are having to work harder to provide for food-insecure families in our city, and we want to help.

Are you lonesome for a furry feline friend, or better yet, two? Meet Sakka and Katarra, a sweet bonded pair of young girl kitties. This dynamic duo is composed of 1-year old Sakka, a short-haired black female; and Katarra, a one-and-a-half-year-old long haired brown tabby. While they are both sweet and social, they have their own unique personalities and preferences.

Carson City School District hosted Band-O-Rama, an admission-free music event, Thursday, March 23 at Carson High School. The concert celebrated instrumental and music education throughout the district and featured bands from all age levels, including elementary, middle and high school.

Noah Giron, a 2018 Carson High graduate who is on the US Ski Team as a Ski Cross competitor, is currently in Canada, competing and promoting goodwill with potential future skiers.

Speaking with Confidence Series for Youth. Don’t miss this opportunity for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or any interested youth, ages 9-19, to participate in the 11- week series, Speaking with Confidence. During these sessions, they will learn important communication skills with an emphasis on public speaking.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! I hope you're enjoying the bit of sun this morning, and one way to make it even better is a new friend!

Say hello to Velcro.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is proud to present the LUNAFEST fundraiser with our Partnership Sponsor, the Law Offices of Allison Mackenzie Ltd. Founded in 1968, the law firm of Allison MacKenzie serves clients throughout the state of Nevada and on a national level.

If you planned to be part of spring semester at Western Nevada College or you didn’t know the opportunity still existed, now is your chance. Western Nevada College is offering a number of late-start classes online, with many of them starting on Monday, March 27.

Carson City Parks and Recreation and Sierra Nevada Cornhole hosted its inaugural St. Patrick's Day Cornhole Tournament for youth scholarships Saturday at the MAC Building in Carson City. There were 33 teams competing in two divisions, social and advanced.

Early estimates is that the event raised nearly $2,000 for youth scholarships.

Like her namesake, Marilyn is a gorgeous girl, and she’s beautiful on the inside too. A sweet hearted kitty, this gal is looking for love and a forever home. "Sooner than later" says Marilyn, "Meow" means, thank you very much.

So excited bring Jazzercise Cardio, stretch & strength fun functional workouts to Carson City! There is something for everyone!

Currently located in Forever Dance studio 1851 S. Roop St.

Classes are Mon. & Wed @ 8am; Tue. & Thur. at 7am; Wed. there is a 30 min Stretch class at 9:05am and a 30 min. Cardio class at noon.

Contact Leslie lkdoggone@gmail.com / call or text 541-410-4985 or Jazzercise.com

Jazzercise Carson City Forever Dance for more info.

With her hard hat in hand, Bethany Marcias-Cabada leaves behind her nine-to-five office workweek and heads to the Las Vegas airport. She’s on her way to install low-voltage audio/video pre-wiring in Carson City, Nevada.
Marcias-Cabada volunteered during a snowy week in January on the construction site for a new Kingdom Hall where congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses will meet in Carson City.

The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) plays a critical role in preserving Lake Tahoe’s beauty and clarity. Members of the Rotary Club of Carson City and the public can learn about the center’s ongoing research at the club’s next meeting.

TERC Education and Outreach Director Heather Segale will be the guest speaker at the March 21st meeting, which takes place at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Each year on St. Patrick’s Day, the Carson City Fire Department raises funds for childhood cancer research with the St. Baldrick’s event at McFadden Plaza.

Bespoke Salon co-sponsored the event and provided shaves to all participants.

Come join us at the release celebration of Recipes and Rambles that made Adele's a Nevada hot spot: 40 years of history as told by Chef Charlie Abowd, Saturday, March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m., at Nashvillle Social Club.

The gathering takes place in The Swan Room, and doors will open at 1:30.

April is child Abuse Prevention Month, and the pinwheel is used as the symbol of the carefree and fun childhoods all children deserve to have.

On April 7 at 10 a.m. throughout Lyon County, the community is invited to join in planting pinwheels to help raise awareness.

Come connect with the areas most dynamic women that can help elevate you in your personal and professional life. Are you looking to bring more quality connections, collaboration, positivity and celebration in your life? Then you need to check out Polka Dot Powerhouse!

Soroptimist International of Carson City invites the public to join our 5:30pm, March 23 program meeting to learn about C.I.R.C.L.E.S.

Our guest speaker, Denise Hecht-Mack, will describe the initiative which facilitates change, and challenges self-limiting beliefs by connecting individuals to resources that change lives and enable success.

The Carson City Host Lions are pleased to announce the 22nd Annual Crab Feed will be held Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Pavilion in Fuji Park, Carson City, Nevada, beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased by calling Lion Tim Kniffen at 775-430-1083 or Lion Terry Rubald at 775-720-9005.

Carson City School District’s Empire Elementary Music Teacher Cassidy Robinson was the recent recipient of the “Apple Award” from the Delta Kappa Gamma NU Chapter in the amount of $250.00. Delta Kappa Gamma is an educational organization of teachers who support other teachers.

To celebrate the recent re-opening of the historic Odeon Hall and Saloon in Dayton, the public is invited to attend a Power Point presentation and photo display of the Making of "The Misfits" at the Historical Society of Dayton Valley’s General Membership meeting this Wednesday, March 15.

Need a little Joy in your life? Catmandu’s cat of the week may be just what you are looking for.

The EmployNV Business/Career Hub is hosting a Construction Job Fair! Join us Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the EmployNV Business/Career Hub located at 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701.

Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Mark your calendars to remember that the Dayton Museum opens for the season on Saturday, March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane to discover the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago!

The unofficial sled hill at Spooner Summit overlooking Lake Tahoe is an annual hotspot for winter-time litter pollution. Shattered plastic sleds can hurt wildlife and lake clarity.

Join us and kickoff the volunteer season! Come learn more about our programs and 2023 volunteer opportunities in an open house setting at Valhalla Tahoe (1 Valhalla Rd, South Lake Tahoe, from 5-8pm.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is conducting a special campaign to collect and recycle used eyeglasses with the help of the Carson City School District.

The Nevada State Museum’s Family Fun Saturday: Nevada Reptiles scheduled for this Saturday, March 11, has been canceled. The Museum will still be open to visitors from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, forecasted inclement weather with potential localized and regional flood warnings for this weekend could affect these hours.