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The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Carson City Mayor Lori Bagwell. Lori began her service on the Board of Supervisors in January, 2015, representing Ward 3, and was elected mayor in 2020. She is known for her budget expertise, attention to detail on contracts, her compassion for those in need, and most of all her ability to work with others for the mutual benefit of the community.

The Capital City Community Band, under the direction of Nick Jacques, will tie a big red bow around 2023 by presenting our annual Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2:00 PM. This FREE concert will take place in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center.

As a young mother hoping to create positive and lasting holiday memories for my daughter, I would book us for breakfast with Santa that usually took place in a large department store when we lived in Washington D.C and San Diego.

The event was memorable though I don’t recall the menu, for the food was secondary to the overall event. What I recall most was the delight of children as they spied Santa and Mrs. Claus or the elves.

The University of Nevada, Reno extension office will be hosting a workshop about regenerative agriculture and gardening Thursday, Nov. 30 in Gardnerville.

The workshop will cover the basics of soil health, building organic carbon, utilizing cover crops, and much more.

Odeon Saloon 65 Pike Street Downtown Old Dayton, NV is having live music Friday Night, Nov. 17, 2023, 7 - 10 PM - Come on down and have a great time! The one and only and local favorite Deception. Must be 21 or older.

Early morning fog Friday morning at the stop light of East College Parkway and Lompa Lane in Carson City. The hills north of the airport are gone, swallowed by the fog trapped in the Carson Valley.

Thursday 8 Ball BCA Scotch Doubles Pool League, 18 week Summer Pool League Session. Carson City Division August 2023 Week 15 of 18.

(1) 1 Hit Wonders (Ed’s Doghouse) 11/2 (win/loss) Games played: 71/46
(2) 2 For The Road (Homegrown Bowl) 10/3 (win/loss) Games played: 72/45
(3) Over The Hill Hill (Homegrown Bowl) 8/5 (win/loss) Games played: 59/58
(4) The Nevada Aces (Homegrown Bowl) 7/6 (win/loss) Games played: 65/52
(5) Double Trouble (Homegrown Bowl) 7/7 (win/loss) Games played: 59/67
(6) Shake N Bake (Homegrown Bowl) 6/8 (win/loss) Games played: 63/63

Happy Friday Carson City, and say hello to our newest Pet of the Week, Bella!

Bella is a three-and-a-half-year-old gal who was surrendered to us. She is very sweet and opens up to us more and more every day. She can start a little shy but loves to get pets once she feels comfortable.

Valley rain around Carson City and surrounding counties and Sierra snow will continue through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

UPDATE 11/18/23: The woman arrested with Murray was initially misidentified as the suspect and has been corrected.

A man who led Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies on a vehicle pursuit late Wednesday afternoon and was wanted for parole violation was arrested Thursday, according to the Carson City Sheriff's Office.

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The last four free tickets are available for this Saturday's LGBTQ+ and Friends event from 2-5pm at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint in Carson City.

Get yours now! Just send an email to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com. The free tickets are all inclusive: lunch, tax, gratuity and a ticket for our drawing of fabuuuulous prizes.

Join Nevada Dance Company this Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24-26, at the Carson City Community Center Theatre for a magical performance of the holiday classic "The Nutcracker."

Performances feature principal dancers who have performed with professional ballet companies such as Birmingham Royal Ballet (England), Slovak National Ballet, Sacramento Ballet and Smuin Ballet among others.

Jack C. Davis Observatory's lecture series focusing on topics in astronomy and science continues on Saturday night, Nov. 18. Observatory volunteer Robert Anderson will present a discussion on "The Rise of the Reflector." His presentation will cover a history of lens-type telescopes and how and why they became larger and larger.

The Nevada Division of Forestry is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $2.2 million in funding from two competitive grant programs to assist communities with the implementation of projects that support urban and community forestry goals.

The Ferris Mansion, home of George Washing Gale Ferris, Jr., Carson City Historical Building Ornament collectable for 2023 is now available in time for the holidays. The ornament is a collector’s item, with a 3-demensional appearance, showcasing the Ferris Wheel, Mr. Ferris’ most memorable and inventive building design.

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

One year ago, Nevada’s own dinosaur, Nevadadromeus, received its official name and description, entering the specimen into the annals of paleontology. In recognition of this incredible discovery, the Nevada State Museum and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City will be hosting special events this week commemorating the first anniversary of Nevadadromeus, the first official dinosaur discovered in the Silver State.

On Thursday, Carson City Supervisors voted to approve a new pilot program at the Carson City Jail called the Family Services Unit, which will be created to support inmates with children and at-risk children.

The program is preventative, which means that it is not offered to anyone currently facing charges for child-related crimes such as abuse or neglect.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly throwing rocks at a Carson City Sheriff's Office deputy, according to a sheriff's office booking report.

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Annual Carson High Craft Fair this weekend. We do still need volunteers to run the event — please use the following link to sign up for just a couple of hours this Friday or Saturday (or both!).

Admission for volunteers is included and, as always, your privacy is important to us and will not be shared.
Go here to sign up.

Carson City Elks No. 2177 held a Veterans Dinner on Nov. 11 that was free to all Carson City veterans.

With recent warm temperatures in the Lake Tahoe region, Vail Resorts announced Wednesday they have delayed their targeted opening days at both Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort.

Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division has identified an Idaho woman who died in a crash Oct. 29, 2023 on I-80 in Churchill County.

The Carson City Host Lions Club is pleased to announce that Samantha DeLallo, the daughter of Jessica DeLallo, has won the local competition in the Peace Poster Contest.

Tuesday 8 Ball BCA Pool League

The Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce nine student winners of the 22nd Annual American Citizen Essay Contest. Each winner was recognized at the school board meeting Tuesday, Nov. 14, and received the following cash prizes: First Place: $100, Second Place: $50 and Third Place: $30. Grade level winners include the following.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Beauty and the Beast” (1991) on Thursday, Nov. 16 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street, the old Catholic church.

A holiday tradition that spans generations, Carson High School will host its 28th annual Holiday Craft Fair this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 on the CHS campus, 1111 N Saliman Rd, Carson City.

The Carson City EmployNV Career Hub is hosting a Mock Interview Workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 from 10:00am to 11:00am. Learn how to present your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a professional manner. Walk-ins are welcome at the EmployNV Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV! For more information, please call 775-684-0400.

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo on Monday announced Kris Sanchez as the incoming Director of the Department of Business and Industry. Sanchez was appointed after current Director Terry Reynolds announced his retirement this month.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “The Muppets Christmas Carol” (1992) on Thursday, December 21 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Christmas in Connecticut” (1948) on Tuesday, December 5 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Do you love meeting new people? AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteers will be providing free tax preparation services at the Carson City Senior Center on Mondays and Wednesdays from February 5th through April 10th in 2024. We need a Receptionist two Screeners (“Client Facilitators”), and Tax Counselors.

The Carson City Treasurer’s Office is pleased to announce that it has implemented a new online payment option for Carson City residents which will make online payments for water service easier.

The Carson City School District is asking local community members to attend the quarterly Community PLC (Professional Learning Community) meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. inside the Carson High School Library.

Nevada officials have agreed to pay $340,000 to eight current and formerly incarcerated people who alleged that the state mistreated them and delayed medical treatment while working for a state prisoner firefighting program.

This EmployNV Resume Workshop will teach you how to prepare a professional resume that reflects your skills, knowledge, and education that are relevant to the jobs you are seeking! Attend this workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023, from 10am-11am at the EmployNV Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City, NV. Walk-ins are welcome! For more information, call 775-684-0400.

St. Mary's Art Center in Virginia City fills four floors with festivities and over 30 tables of one-of-a-kind creations by exceptional artists, writers, and makers.  Join us for this fun event in a beautiful historic building and support your local area artists, writers, and makers, just in time for unique and thoughtful gift giving. 

Now is your chance to give back to those less fortunate during the holiday season. Carson City Nissan, located at 2750 S. Carson St., is hosting the High-Five Turkey Drive for FISH today.

Come by the dealership from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and give the gift of Thanksgiving.

Stellar Snacks is hiring for a wide variety of positions throughout the manufacturing center located in Carson City! Walk-ins are welcome to interview for the below openings on Thursday, November 30, 2023 from 11am to 2pm at the EmployNV Business/Career Hub, 1929 N. Carson St., Carson City.

•719474 Apprentice Pretzel Baker Levels 1, 2, 3 $17.00-22.00/hour
•719471 Forklift Operator $15.50-$17.00/hour
•719741 Maintenance Mechanic/Technician $25.00/hour
•719742 Master Pretzel Maker Levels 1, 2, 3 $25.00-45.00/hour
•719475 Packaging Workers & Operators $14.00-14.50/hour

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Boardroom of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada State Police are reminding motorists to drive attentively, slow down and move over for traffic response vehicles during national Crash Responder Safety Week, Nov. 13-17.

It's turkey drop time! Max Casino is hosting its 26th annual Turkey Drop with the Salvation Army. The event happens this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 16-17, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Max Casino in Carson City.

Please take time out of your day and join us Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a special book art class, making some special holiday decor for your home and/or office or gift them to someone special in your life!

The Candy Cane Express, a family favorite, will begin on the Friday after Thanksgiving and run on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, through Dec. 24.

Douglas County, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy and the Army Corps of Engineers recently designed and installed a new high water mark sign at the River Fork Ranch in Genoa.

The Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team is scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks at Lake Tahoe, conditions and weather permitting. Recent precipitation and low temperatures have provided ideal conditions and opportunities for firefighters to burn in multiple locations.

The mild and dry conditions around Carson City, Lake Tahoe and surrounding counties may take a turn later this week, bringing periods of mountain snow and valley rain to the region, according to the National Weather Service.

Mile High Jazz Band presents "Autumn Jazz," an evening of big-band music with singer Jakki Ford, on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge.

On loan from the Nevada Arts Council, the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will showcase the beauty of the Silver State with Home Means Nevada, a traveling art exhibition that captures the state’s spectacular geography, unique natural features, and poignant history.

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