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University of Nevada, Reno Extension Master Gardeners Present: Plant a Pollinator Garden in a Weekend this February.

The Nevada State Museum, Carson City, and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada will host a Chinese New Year Celebration starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 21, the Lunar New Year.

Festivities begin in the Nevada State Museum, Carson City with crafts and traditional Chinese dances.

UNR Extension Douglas County Master Gardeners Program the 2nd Annual Seed Swap will be on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the UNR Extension Douglas County Office 1325 Waterloo Ln. in Gardnerville.

A hearty welcome to the first baby born of the year at Carson Tahoe Health: baby Charlotte.

To ring in 2023, Charlotte McMillen was born at 6:39 a.m. New Years morning. She entered the world weighing 6 pounds, and 1 ounce to parents Courtney and Christian.

Happy New Year, Carson City. Who's looking for a four-legged friend to make these snowy days much brighter?

Meet Blue! This six-year-old sweetheart feels he’s living up to his name since he’s been at the shelter since September.

A sighting of Carson City’s favorite pond monster was reported, and Carson Now reader Cirra Woods was even able to snap a photo of the elusive creature.

Sharing Nevada’s unique and exciting history with visitors from across Nevada and from around the world has been part of the commitment that the Friends of the Nevada State Museum made decades ago.

Thank you, NV Energy workers. You guys are amazing and have done a wonderful job, by working day and night for 3 days and got only 6 and a half hours' sleep. Hey, buddy in the picture, so nice to have a short but nice chat with you. You guys rock!

Pictures of snowfall from New Years Eve Storm, 2022.

Happy New Year Carson City! Christmas may be over but Miss Kitty is still waiting for her Christmas miracle. This sweet old gal has suffered a lot of neglect and would like to live out her days in a home where she will be loved and cared for.

On behalf the Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar team we are excited to ring in the new year with everyone! We invite you to wear your best clothes that glow under the black lights. There is a DJ and dance floor so it will be loud, party will start around 8:00 p.m.and go until everyone is done partying. Must be 21+ to attend and ID is required and will be checked at the entrance.

A double rainbow was spotted for much of Friday morning across the region, which hung around for quite some time. Take a look at the photos Carson Now readers captured from all around the capital city.
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Happy (almost) New Year Carson City! Let's see what's happening in the region to ring in 2023 this weekend.

Happy Thursday Carson City! I hope you enjoyed your holiday, but now, looking forward, it’s time to make a New Year’s resolution. You could check it off your list day one if your resolution is to help a pet in need!

Say hello to Azula.

Dayton's "Dicey Dames" bunko group adopt a family each year and we try to fill the Christmas list for the children and furnish a Christmas dinner. We have been doing this for 15 years now. Here is a photo of our latest wrapping party for this year's adopted family.

As the rain pours and the gutters flood, many Carson City residents have (probably) wondered, where's Carson Cassie?

Despite the fullness of the drainage pond at the corner of Little Lane and Roop Street, Carson City's favorite mysterious pond monster is nowhere to be seen.

Around 65 dogs, cats and small animals found their forever homes this Christmas thanks to a partnership between Santa Claus and the Nevada Humane Society.

Looking for a fun evening out? Come join us for Bingo! Bingo is played on Mondays from 6-9 PM at the Dayton Valley Community Center at 170 Pike Street in Old Town Dayton. Doors open at 5 PM. Free coffee is available and you are welcome to bring your own snacks.

Looking for an enjoyable activity for the afternoon? Come join us for Bingo! Bingo is played on Thursday afternoons from 1:15 – 3:15 PM at the Carson City Senior Center at 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City.

Meet our sweet miracle kitty, Cindy Lou Who. This little girl survived a near-tragic beginning. Her Christmas wish is to have a warm forever home and loving humans of her very own.

CARSON CITY — The Carson Water Subconservancy District, a multi-county and bi-state agency promoting cooperative action in the Carson River Watershed, has launched its December Watershed Moment social media reel series.

Eagle sculpture at north end of Carson City during a fiery sunrise earlier this week.

Happy Friday Carson City! Or happy Eve of Christmas Eve, if you please. While you may be focused on tomorrow, don't forget there are events happening today, Friday Dec. 23 as well!

Let's take a look to see what's going on today in Carson City and beyond.

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The “Do Drop In” extends its thanks to Carson City based Thin Veil Investigators who generously donated to their Third Annual Holiday Drive.

Do Drop In is a rural center for independent living, which has been serving people with disabilities and the homeless in our community for over two decades.

The Rotary Club of Carson City is making the holidays a bit brighter for some senior citizens in our area. The club has "adopted" 20 seniors as part of its Holiday Senior Project.

If you have not seen the holiday light display in downtown Carson City or at the Governor’s Mansion, pack up the family car to come downtown to stroll through the capital complex before the lights are packed away.

Happy Thursday Carson City! I'm sure you're gearing up for the holiday weekend, but there are events happening today, Thursday Dec. 22 as well!

Let's take a look to see what's going on today in Carson City and beyond.

Throughout November and December, Tahoe Beach Club is giving back to the Stateline community to spread holiday cheer while supporting friends and neighbors. From delivering food to first responders to collecting gifts for underprivileged children, the Club’s Members and leaders are dedicated to making a difference.

The Carson City Library held its Gingerbread House Building Competition on Tuesday. Library staff will post photos of all the entries in the display cases at the library entrance and patrons are invited to vote for their favorites before Tuesday, Dec. 27 at 3 p.m. Scroll and click on photos to enlarge.

With Christmas a week away, the creator of Carson City's Historic Building Ornament Collection reminds locals that The Clemens House, home of Mark Twain Carson City Historical Building Ornament collectable for 2022 is available for giving or for your own tree decoration collection. The ornament is a collector's item and is filled with a tremendous amount of detail with its 3-dimensional appearance.