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Senior Spotlight: Carson High’s Jackie Estrada Diaz

Friday, November 24, 2023 - 1:07pm

Jacqueline (Jackie) Estrada Diaz is all of the things one expects of high achievers – hardworking, exuberant, persistent, but somehow also she is so much more – resilient, compassionate, inventive, hilarious. Jackie is a firm advocate for newcomer English Language Learners, and as a first-generation student who has only lived in the U.S. for six years, she has first-hand knowledge of the barriers they face.

The Nutcracker, Holiday Trains, Concerts and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Friday, November 24, 2023 - 12:43pm

Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.

Douglas Foundation annual online silent auction opens with dozens of prizes, packages and more
Friday, November 24, 2023 - 10:48am

The Douglas County Community and Senior Center annual auction kicked off on Tuesday, November 21 and will continue through December 15. The Foundation Board has been working behind the scenes for months procuring incredible items and packages for bid, thanks to amazing donors.

Carson Senior Center holiday craft sale continues Friday and Saturday
Friday, November 24, 2023 - 10:00am

The Hidden Treasures Gift Shop at Carson City Senior Center at 911 Beverly Drive is having a Holiday Craft Sale. Friday Dec. 1 and Saturday Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the gift shop and the foyer of the Senior Center. This sale helps support seniors and the Meals on Wheels Program.

Minden Mill Distilling continues history series Sunday with Those That Survived, the Reed family story
Friday, November 24, 2023 - 9:00am

Minden Mill Distilling continues its living history presentations on Sunday, Nov. 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This program is about Margret and James Reed, Those That Survived.

Local authors and historians David and Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret, who were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.

Ag and Artisan Holiday Faire in Gardnerville to showcase local artisans, supports ag students
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 6:11pm
Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students at the 3rd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 2, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The event features exhibits and demonstrations from Douglas County 4-H, Grange and FFA students, an exhibit of antique farm implements found on the property during renovations and roping demonstrations. Santa makes an appearance between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for family selfies during the event.

Carson High School students give back as volunteer servers this Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 5:13pm

The Friends in Serving Helping (FISH) annual Thanksgiving feast became a bit more special this year as members of the Carson High School Student Council gave up some of their holiday time to volunteer their services to serve those in the community who might otherwise not enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving spread.

FCA Lift Christmas tree lots open Friday in Carson City and Gardnerville
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 4:09pm

Fresh Oregon grown Christmas trees are available beginning Friday, Nov. 24 through Dec. 23 in downtown Carson City and Gardnerville to support Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Sierra fishing report: Topaz Lake open year-round; new regulations for stream and lake fishing
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 2:26pm

Hello fellow anglers. I hope you are enjoying time with friends and family over this Thanksgiving weekend. The seasons are changing and so are some fishing regulations in California.

Rainbow at the foot of the Sierra on Thanksgiving morning
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - 1:20pm

Thanksgiving morning rainbow along the Sierra foothills near Genoa.

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