East Fork Gallery is looking for new artists to show and sell their works and is developing educational/mentor-ship programs to assist budding artists.  For a free, friendly portfolio evaluation, come visit us Wednesday January 11th or Saturday January 28th.  Bring your portfolio, or photos of at least three works.  For further information leave a message 775-782-7629 or stop by the gallery any Tuesday through Saturday in the new year, from 11AM to 4 PM, at 1512 US Highway 395 N, Suite 4, Gardnerville, NV.

Carson Nugget in downtown Carson City will ring in New Year's Eve with comedy that will keep you rolling with laughter to start 2023.

Headliners Kathleen Dunbar and Steve Barkley will take the stage at the Carson Nugget's Comedy Club, with two Saturday, New Year's Eve shows at 6 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. Brian Lee is the emcee.

Do you want to quit smoking in 2023? Carson Tahoe Health welcomes all who want to quit to be a part of a supportive, group effort for smoking cessation. The new year's first round of 8-week classes begins in January.

Looking for a fun evening out? Come join us for Bingo! Bingo is played on Mondays from 6-9 PM at the Dayton Valley Community Center at 170 Pike Street in Old Town Dayton. Doors open at 5 PM. Free coffee is available and you are welcome to bring your own snacks.

Looking for an enjoyable activity for the afternoon? Come join us for Bingo! Bingo is played on Thursday afternoons from 1:15 – 3:15 PM at the Carson City Senior Center at 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City.

The Sierra Club Great Basin Group monthly meeting Jan. 12, 2023, 6:30 p.m. at Bartley Ranch in Reno, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, will welcome Donna Inversin, President of The Historic Virginia & Truckee Trail, a nonprofit.

Happy Friday Carson City! Or happy Eve of Christmas Eve, if you please. While you may be focused on tomorrow, don't forget there are events happening today, Friday Dec. 23 as well!

Let's take a look to see what's going on today in Carson City and beyond.

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Happy Thursday Carson City! I'm sure you're gearing up for the holiday weekend, but there are events happening today, Thursday Dec. 22 as well!

Let's take a look to see what's going on today in Carson City and beyond.

Monday, Dec. 26 at 1 p.m., Wylder Hotel Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series with a Chautauqua presentation of George Whittell, The Accidental Conservationist.

A new radio show on Carson City's KNVC 95.1 FM, Coffee and Tea, airs 9 a.m. on Sunday mornings with Tracie DeMille and Renee Devereaux.

Shop the Carson City Downtown Business Association's "Fa La La Friday" at the Nevada Artists Association on December 23. Spend $20 or more on merchandise and receive a free Lady Jill Mueller watercolor print. Over a dozen beautiful prints to choose from.

Tonight, Sunday, Dec. 18 at 5:30 p.m., the Brewery Arts Center and Michael Tedesco will be hosting a city wide unique take on the classical caroling holiday tradition called Unsilent Night, an international event created by Phil Kline.

Please join us in Phil Kline’s Unsilent Night! It’s been described as “A luminous soundscape played by the audience on boomboxes carried through city streets.”

Happy Saturday, Carson Now readers! Let's see what events await us throughout the Carson City region and beyond this weekend.

The Northern Nevada Dream Center's 2nd Annual Dream Christmas Toy Drive is in full swing and still taking donations of new, unwrapped toys for children age 0-18 through Wednesday, Dec. 21.

Most need items include board games, gift cards, makeup, craft supplies and room decor for teen girls and boys.

The 9th Annual Progressive Summit is a time for our community to come together to discuss current issues, strengthen movements, and learn how to achieve real progressive victories. On Saturday and Sunday, January 21 and 22, 2023 we will be hosting our two-day Progressive Summit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Again, we’re hosting this event virtually, streamlining the process and keeping us all safe from COVID-19. This way, you won’t miss any of the actions or discussions that are important to each and every Nevadan. Stay tuned for amazing keynote speakers and guests from across the country!

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “20K Leagues Under the Sea” (1954) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street-the old Catholic church).

Doors open at 5:30 pm; after film trivia and discussion the film will begin at 7:00.

The final 2022 events for Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College are set for this weekend, Dec. 16-17. The premier facility in Northern Nevada to get up close and personal with the moon, stars and planets is hosting two Mike Thomas lectures and a Star Party.

The Salvation Army Carson City Corps provides gifts for children every year at Christmas. This year, the Corps is in particular need of gifts for teenagers and is seeking the community’s help.

“We are in particular need of items for teenagers — things like clothes, gift cards, sports equipment, makeup, jewelry and advanced LEGO sets,” said Captain Holly Beeson, Corps Officer for The Salvation Army. “At this point, we do not have enough gifts to distribute at Christmas for these local children.”

The Nevada State Police invites the Northern Nevada community to a “Cram the Cruiser” toy drive happening this Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reno Nevada Highway Patrol Office, 357 Hammil Lane in Reno.

Nevada State Police troopers and officers will be collecting toy donations for children in need in our community. Refreshments will be provided as troopers attempt to "Cram the Cruiser" with gifts.

GreenUP!, a non-profit working with businesses to reduce waste, announced that several Green Dining restaurants will host a charity drive in partnership with FISH – Friends In Service Helping, a non-profit that provides wrap-around social services to community members in need.

The charity drive will run from Dec. 15 through Dec. 25.

The location for Carson City Symphony Association's "Violin and Piano House Recital" on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, 2 p.m., has been changed due to icy conditions at the original venue. The afternoon of music, conversation, wine, and dessert with Brian Fox, violin, and Eric Kao, piano, will be at 191 Heidi Circle, Carson City.

Kids 16 and under are invited to come in a find gifts for the whole family for only $5. A special section in the shop will be set up for kids to purchase gift items $5 and under plus we will be offering free gift wrapping for the kid's gift purchases. This event happening all day on Friday, Dec. 16 from 11am-6pm at MidTown Marketplace, located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.