Bundle up and join the Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space for another adventure under the full moon. December's full moon hike this Wednesday will not only feature the beautiful "Cold Moon," we will also be getting a unique vantage point of the city's holiday decorations from atop C-Hill.

Wreaths created by parents and supporters of Bethlehem Lutheran School in Carson City will be available beginning Monday through Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Tickets are available in the school office. They are $1 each or 25 for $20.

The Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards annual conference in Reno, the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. The school district and trustees hauled in nearly a quarter of all the awards (4 out of 19) among the 17 districts statewide.

In December, Mondays don't really seem like Monday. At least for those of us caught up in the holiday spirit of giving and kindness. What a weekend of community fellowship this was among Carson City locals and we're just getting started, counting down the days until Christmas.

Embrace your holiday spirit with favorite Christmas and holiday music, including Nutcracker, Let it Go, Sleigh Ride, Carol of the Clocks, and O Holy Night. Featuring Ben Gallagher and Alissa Teachout on piano and percussion, tenor vocalist Adam Teachout, and Angelese Pepper on cello. This concert is for families and individuals of all ages. December 13, 2019 7:00 PM at the Valley Christian Fellowship Church 1681 Lucerne St. Minden, NV. Tickets available in advance at eventbrite.com or at the door.

Carson City Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, are trained volunteers who represent the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected.

CASA volunteers are appointed by a Judge and serve as the voice of the child in the courtroom. The CASA volunteer helps to ensure that the children are in safe, permanent and thriving environments.

Winter sun and drying winds can damage not only our skin, but the bark of trees and shrubs. It seems obvious that plants might get sunburned in the summer, but less intuitive that it also happens in the winter when it is called winter sunscald.

The race for the Democratic nomination for president continues to drive candidates to Nevada. Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will make a campaign stop Monday in Carson City for a town hall meeting at the Stewart Community Center.

A 53-year-old Carson City man was arrested for alleged felony and misdemeanor offenses including domestic battery, dissuading a victim from calling 911, habitual criminal with three prior convictions, possession of a controlled substance, threats, and a Department of Alternative Sentencing hold.

CARSON CITY — Recently, the United States Department of Agriculture announced two proposed changes, and one final rule change, to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program which serves more than 400,000 Nevadans.

The Downtown Telegraph Square Sign was revealed on Saturday, Nov. 30. Merchants of Telegraph Square, Downtown 2020 Group, Carson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell and a small community of people gathered together to celebrate the unveiling of the Telegraph Square Sign.

Air Force stripped a potential win away from Nevada on Saturday, as the Falcons walked out of the Virginia Street Gym victorious 68-61.

The annual Empty Bowls fundraising night is underway and will continue throughout Saturday night.

Empty Bowls is an “international grassroots effort” to fight hunger around the world.

In our local community, volunteers work throughout the year to create handcrafted bowls. Each year, hundreds of bowls are crafted in Carson City for the purpose of the fundraiser.

Nevada forward K.J. Hymes searched for a sign at the beginning of the season. He found it via an in-game buzzer.

A 29-year-old Carson City man and a 25-year-old Carson City man were arrested for multiple felonies including burglary, possession of a stolen fire arm, possession of burglary tools, and more.

Happy Saturday Carson City! Tired of the fog yet? Well, there's a big storm that's scheduled to push in tomorrow, so it'll be interesting to see how that changes the weather.

Either way, we've got a ton of excellent events scheduled throughout the weekend, fog or no! Check below to see what's happening int he capital city for today and tomorrow.

Jean Marie Hamilton
September 11, 1937 – December 3, 2019

Jean Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Tuesday Dec. 3rd.
Jean married Bud Hamilton on December 22, 1956 in Lindsey, California. They moved to Carson City, Nevada in 1972. Jean always wanted to be a nurse and went to nursing school as soon as all her kids were in school. She enjoyed a 37 year career as a Registered Nurse, with the majority of it spent at Carson Tahoe Hospital. Everyone who worked with her, or were under her care, said she was truly the best nurse.

On December 5, 2019 Carson City Elks Lodge #2177 Exalted Ruler Bruce Jurgensen, along with PER Kent Mayer, presented dictionaries to 76 third graders at Empire Elementary School.

This is the 3rd constitutive year that the Lodge has presented dictionaries to local third graders.

I've got to say, I have lived in Carson City all my life and this past week is the most fog I have ever seen in our capital. It led to some pretty scary road conditions for some, but it also led to some great photo opportunities.

Did you catch any good photos of the fog? Comment them below or send them in to news@carsonnow.org

The Carson City School District will hold its next School Board Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

The meeting with begin with the Superintendent’s Report, which includes the Seeliger Choir Holiday Performance, Recognition of Ms. Jennifer Cherpeski for her years of service on the Family Life Committee, and general announcements.

Featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Alysia Peters, Northern Nevada Political Director for the Biden for President campaign. Following her presentation, she will field questions from Democrats still undecided ahead of February's precinct caucuses.

Carson City Fire Department, the Nevada Highway Patrol and sheriff's deputies were called late Thursday afternoon to a vehicle crash near the intersection of Highway 50 East and Fairview Drive.

The Carson City National Night Out event held in August has been awarded third in the nation among communities with a population of 50,000 to 100,000. Significantly, Carson City was the only Nevada jurisdiction to receive an award this year.

With family activities making up the Christmas tree lighting at the capitol on Friday night, Saturday night is reserved for grownups who are invited to take a festive walk through downtown Carson City and make stops and their favorite restaurants and bars as part of a community fundraiser for local schoolchildren who are without permanent homes.