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Veterans Guest House, a local nonprofit that helps veteran families seeking medical treatment in the local area invites the public to participate in its Rival Raffle fundraiser. Ticket holders will have the chance to win a $5,000 grand prize, a single $1,500 prize, a single $1,000 prize and five prizes of $500. Tickets are available for $25 a ticket (or $100 for 6 tickets), and all proceeds will support the nonprofit’s continuing work.

DAYTON, Nev. — Community Roots garden center has a large selection of fresh cut Christmas trees that will fill your home with that classic fir fragrance and remind you of happy holiday memories.

Holiday with a Hero has been serving Carson City students for two decades, pairing local heroes (responders from numerous professions) and students together in order to provide them with a shopping spree in time for the holidays.

Holiday with a Hero is on its 18th year of shopping, and this year, their goal is to serve 230 students.

Head down to Shoe Tree Brewing Co. in Carson City this Saturday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. for a youth and teen coat drive and concert.

The 2022 Silver & Snowflakes Festival and Tree Lighting Festival is coming up on Friday, December 4th, and the Nevada Builders Foundation will be on hand to help keep you warm! Cocoa and coffees with all the fixin's (with or without alcohol) will be available for sale starting at 4:00PM outside the Bank Saloon at 418 South Carson Street, Carson City. All proceeds benefit the Foundation.

The annual Empty Bowls fundraising event will be returning this Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. inside the Carson Mall in Carson City.

Empty Bowls is an annual fundraising event that provides funding to Carson City FISH to help those less fortunate throughout the winter months, all while providing a hot meal, live entertainment and a handmade decorated bowl to attendees.

Toys for Tots kicks off another season! Toys for Tots served over 1770 children in 2021 and the demand is expected to increase in 2022. The local program serves children in Carson City, Douglas, Storey and western Lyon counties.

The public can start or grow a geology collection during the WNC Geology Club's sixth annual Rock, Mineral and Fossil Sale that runs from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2 in Room 322 of the Bristlecone Building on the Carson City campus.

There is no easy solution to solving homelessness in our area. But one local organization is trying; one person at a time. Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn about that organization, Spirit of Hope, at the club’s meeting on Tuesday, November 27.

The public is welcome to attend the noon meeting in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom.

Two Carson City Cheer Teams will be participating in national cheer competitions, and need community support in order to compete.

The two capital city teams are the Carson Senators JV Cheer Squad and the Carson City Pop Warner PeeWee Senators cheer team.

The Carson Senators JV Cheer Squad have conquered both their local and regional competitions, and have set their sights on the JAMZ Nationals in Las Vegas.

Carson City is seeking an artist or artist team to design and fabricate a mural on aluminum composite panels that depicts Samuel Clemens (aka Mark Twain), a Carson City legend.

The mural is to be installed on the exterior Robinson Street wall of the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

Are you looking a furry friend to warm your heart this winter? Meet Lucky. Lucky is a super affectionate and loving kitty. He spends his days at Catmandu on my desk rolling around asking for attention, and sitting in front of my computer screen typing buttons on the keyboard. This big sweet furball deserves a loving home.

The first Homestead Holidays quietly began at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City, bringing a free, community event to the capital city, laden with old-fashioned Christmas charm.

Now, the crowdfavorite holiday event has grown, with new events and entertaiment being added each year!

Carson High School speech and debate returned home from a successful competition at Spring Creek High School in Elko over the weekend. Twelve schools and 152 students competed at the two day event. Thirteen CHS students participated in the competition with 12 placing in the top 10 in at least one event.

Western Nevada College’s three campuses will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

On Friday, Nov. 18, Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 members Marian and Frank Furnari presented a check for $1,500 to Courtney Warner, director of the Carson City Senior Center.

Learn about the status of Carson City local neighborhood street maintenance directly from the Transportation Manager, Christopher Martinovich, PE, Carson City Public Works.

A vehicle belonging to Carson City's Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, was damaged over the weekend.

Local vendors from all around joined in on the holiday shopping at the first annual Native American Heritage Month Holiday Craft Fair. The event took place on Friday Nov. 18 and Saturday Nov.19 at the Stewart Indian School, located at 5500 Snyder Avenue, Building 90 in Carson City from 10 a.m. till 6 p.m.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce that Vanessa Tran, the daughter of Jolene Tran, of Carson City has won the local competition in the Peace Poster Contest. The Peace Poster Contest is an international contest that encourages children, ages 11 to 13, to creatively express what peace means to them.

Are you looking for a furry friend to snuggle with this winter? Look no further than precious Nova. This sweet girl is more than ready for her new forever home.

Just 2 years old, she was a beloved pet for one family her entire life. Her world was turned upside down when her people decided to move to central America without her.

Today, Friday Nov. 18 and tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 19, head down to the Stewart Indian School and start your holiday shopping by supporting local artisans at the first annual Native American Heritage Month Holiday Craft Fair.

The Stewart Father's Day committee is hosting the Native American Heritage Month Holiday Craft fair at the Stewart Indian School in Carson City both days from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This week’s senior in the spotlight is Stefany Rugama. Stefany is an outstanding student, a talented musician and a strong leader.

Stefany was recently awarded her third academic letter for maintaining a 4.49 overall GPA.

Empire Elementary, a Governor designated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) school, got a big boost this week from the Rotary Club of Carson City. The club awarded its annual Rotary Education Grant to two educators at the school.

On Nov. 11th, Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 held its annual veterans dinner that was free to all veterans and their spouses. There were 45 veterans of all services among the 65 attendees. Dinner was prepared and served by Elks volunteers.

Come join the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce as we kick off the holidays with Small Town Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 3 at Our Park in Dayton.

This annual holiday celebration will feature Santa and the Grinch, the Central Lyon Fire Department, the Dayton High School Cheer Squad, and much more!

It's turkey drop time! The 25th annual event will take place this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 17-18, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Max Casino in Carson City.

The tradition continues this Friday and Saturday Nov. 18-19 with the 27th annual Carson High Holiday Craft Fair held at Carson High School, 1111 North Saliman Road, Carson City.

While summer held on for as long as it could this year, we’re finally getting into a holiday season filled with snow, twinkling lights, sleigh bells and of course: hot cocoa!

What better way to celebrate the season than by taking a ride on the historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad’s Candy Cane Express.

On November 11th, Veteran's Day, Carson City Elks held a free breakfast for all veterans and their families. RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) sponsored this event and Carson City Mayor, Lori Bagwell, cooked over 100 pancakes and sausages.