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Happy Holidays from the Carson City Park Rangers! Every month, the Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, and exciting adventures. Programs are offered for free just register online.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors heard a presentation Thursday regarding a proposal to increase landfill costs both for in-county and out-of-county users.

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.

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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.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office Investigations Division is seeking the identity of two suspects involved in a stabbing that happened late Wednesday night at a North Edmonds Drive casino.

On Thursday, the Board of Supervisors approved a zoning map amendment regarding a proposed development on N. Ormsby Lane.

The approval came after a second reading was held on the application from KP Investors LLC, which amends an 8.41 acre parcel from single family 12,000 to single family 6,000.

Kick off the holiday season with a free Christmas Show at the Carson City Senior Center happening this Friday, Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. Raffle tickets will be sold as a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels.

Back-to-back winter storms will bring gusty winds, periods of heavy snow and travel issues across western Nevada and the Sierra Thursday into Friday morning with a break in the weather before a second storm arrives Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

The gift of giving was alive and well at Pioneer Academy during the week leading up to Thanksgiving. Thanks to the annual support and generosity of the Hernandez family, Jenn and the managers at FoodMaxx, and the Pioneer students and staff, the school was able to provide a full Thanksgiving meal to 30 families in the Carson City School District.

Construction on the FISH Revitalization Project is currently underway in downtown Carson City at the site of the former Whistle Stop Inn.

The dormitories are slated to be move-in ready and completed by August, with a commercial building to open by October in time for Nevada Day, according to Jim Peckham, executive director of Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called early Wednesday evening to William and Stewart streets for a vehicle crash initially reported as involving at least two vehicles and a pedestrian.

Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Northern Nevada premiere of the Tony and Academy Award winning musical, Oliver! JR.

Performances will take place at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City on the weekends of Dec. 2 and 9, with Friday and Saturday evening shows at 7:00 pm and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm.

Enjoy some holiday cheer at Washoe Lake State Park with a sparkling drive-through festival of lights over four nights, Dec. 8-11. Campground Loop B will be decorated with a jolly display of twinkling lights and holiday scenes.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Wednesday afternoon to a vehicle crash that happened just after 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fifth and Roop Street.

The Capital Community Band, under the direction of Nick Jacques, will tie a big red bow around 2022 by presenting a Holiday concert this Sunday, Dec. 4.

The free concert will be presented in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson Community Center at 2 p.m.

Shop the Downtown Business Association's "Fa La La Friday" at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery each Friday in December. Spend $20 or more on merchandise and receive a Lady Jill Mueller watercolor print of your choice for free. The NAA Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City and is open from 12-4pm Tuesday-Sunday.

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.

Joyful Noise Carson Children's Choir directed by Michelle Powers will present several holiday performances in Carson City and Carson Valley this year.

Kristin Hoffman is a local aspiring actress who will be featured this year playing the Grinch at the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights to the delight of the audience and mostly Carson’s fifth graders as she slithers down the capitol steps to do what the Grinch does best — mess with them!

A 32-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for four counts alleged possession of stolen firearms among other offenses, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

The Wood Duck Box installation hosted by Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space will be postponed, due to inclement weather, until February 3rd, 2023. We will re-promote the event in January 2023.

GARDNERVILLE — Agriculture and art meet to showcase the region’s artisans and ag students at the 2nd Annual Ag & Artisan Holiday Faire Saturday, Dec. 3, at the historic Storke Dairy, 876C Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

With a storm expected to bring 2 feet of snow to the Sierra and some snow down to the valley floor Thursday and Friday, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the greater Reno, Carson City and Carson Valley area.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a female suspected of trying to pass a counterfeit $100 bill from the Target store at 910 Jacks Valley Road.

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.

A small opening and sale will take place Thursday, Dec. 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Charlie B Gallery and Vasefinder Ceramic Art Museum located at 114 West Telegraph Street, Carson City.

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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.

Gaming revenue was up 4 percent at Carson City area casinos in October and up 4.83 percent statewide, according to figures released Tuesday by the Nevada Gaming Control Board.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful man, our dad, a grandpa, a great grandpa and a friend to so many. LeRoy Pedro passed away peacefully on the morning of November 21, 2022. Most mornings started with LeRoy sitting in his chair enjoying the outside scenery and having his one cup of coffee.

On November 21, his morning started in heaven with the most beautiful sunrise you could imagine being greeted by the love of his life, Wanda Pedro and his granddaughter, Crystal Briscoe.

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.

A 36-year-old man was arrested early Tuesday morning for multiple misdemeanor driving offenses including failure to yield to an emergency vehicle, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office report.

At approximately 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, the evening of the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights, sounds of favorite holidays tunes will be emanating from the picturesque clock tower of the Paul Laxalt Building in Carson City to officially herald in the holiday season.

With the theme "Candy Cane Christmas" the 26th annual Carson Valley Parade of Lights is this Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, beginning at 5 p.m. Parade-goers, family and friends are encouraged to grab their blankets and chairs to watch the floats, marching bands, Color Guard and special guests from the North Pole all making their way along Highway 395 from Eddy Street to Minden Park.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team will resume prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, conditions and weather permitting. California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, Nevada Division of Forestry, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, and the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be burning piles in numerous locations. Smoke will be present.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Monday night to the area of Hot Springs Road and Pine Drive for a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian.

Ben Kieckhefer, a former state senator and Nevada Gaming Commissioner, will serve as chief of staff for Gov.-elect Joe Lombardo.

Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m., Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a Chautauqua style presentation of the Donner Party and “Those that Survived.”

There were 436 participants who ran in this year’s Carson City Turkey Trot on a chilly Thanksgiving morning. The race began at the Governor’s Mansion and continued through Carson City.

Come and join Carson Mall for its holiday craft show. The fair features Homemade crafts, Christmas gifts, locally made jewelry and artworks, food, drinks and live entertainment.

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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.

Don't miss our annual Christmas Miracle Fair. We will have readings, crystals, healings & more. Come join us from 10am, this Saturday, Dec. 3. We are located at 1800 E. William St., Suite #202/203; (Upstairs above WheelHouse) Tierra Plaza, Carson City. (Elevator access: stairs to 2nd floor on the left of the elevator).

St. Teresa of Avila Catholic School invites the community to experience the sixth annual Night of Nativity Exhibit. More than 250 Nativity scenes will be displayed in a warmly lit multipurpose room, and as you enjoy them, soft Christmas music will be playing, filling you with the Spirit of Christmas!

A 35-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, Nov. 23 for suspicion of felony obtaining money under false pretenses, forgery and possessing fake $20 bills after allegedly stealing checks and a credit card from a victim, and cashing one of the checks, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Fifth graders from all six public elementary schools as well as Carson Montessori, Bethlehem Lutheran and Saint Teresa’s will perform as a unified holiday choir for the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights on the Capitol steps in downtown Carson City Friday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m.

Carson City's annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights returns Friday, Dec. 2, with the celebrated tree lighting taking place at 5:30 p.m. on the Nevada State Capitol grounds.

The community is invited to this Carson City family tradition that kicks off the festive holiday season with the state tree lighting, caroling by Carson City School District 5th graders on the capitol steps, plus sleigh rides, hot cocoa and cider, and the charm of Carson City’s downtown illuminated to spread holiday joy.

Foreman-Roberts House, on Victorian Christmas Tour

An enchanting walk and magical company inside historical buildings and homes adds to the seasonal happiness. Come and join the Carson City Historical Society as it presents “A Victorian Christmas Tour” on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022.

Come and join Carson Mall for some winter creative fun Dec. 4 with self-guided holiday creative classes.

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.

RENO — Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation announced Shirley Folkins-Roberts was named Outstanding Philanthropist at the 31st Annual Cornerstone Awards, hosted by the Association of Fundraising Professionals NV, Sierra Chapter.

The Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singer Jakki Ford and five award-winning poets and readers for "Bell Weather,” an evening of big-band jazz and poetry, on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King Street in Carson City.

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