Community partners will plant pinwheels in the legislative lawn Friday, April 1, 2022 to symbolize every child’s right to a safe, healthy, and happy life, and to impress upon the community that child abuse and neglect are serious problems. COVID-19 has increased stress in families across Nevada, and families need the state now more than ever to put them first.

The next meeting of the Carson Valley Art Association is Saturday, March 26, 2022 and will be held at the Minden branch of the Douglas County Library at 1 p.m. Meet artist Louise Noel, silk artist. She will be sharing her knowledge about silk printing and her art. All local practicing and student artists are invited to attend the meetings.

The next Carson City School District School Board meeting will take place next Tuesday March 22 beginning at 7 p.m. at the Robert ‘Bob’ Crowell Board Room within the Carson City Community Center.

Items up for discussion at the school board include the salary for the new superintendent, concussions, compulsory attendance age, and more.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce its newest project, the Saliman Road Walking Path Beautification Project. The project, led by Mike and Mary Kaye Raponi, is undertaken with the support of the Carson City’s Public Works and Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Departments.

Creating narratives through her watercolor compositions, Colleen Reynolds hopes viewers will relate to her pictorial stories through their own experiences.

Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (popularly known as NCET) will be hosting its annual Tech Showcase and Awards Gala alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Thursday, April 7, 2022.

Carson City area seniors are invited to sing along and rock to the great sounds of School of Rock for Seniors on Friday, March 18, 11 a.m. at the Carson Senior Center.

The Carson City Fire Department announces the start of the Spring 2022 Open Burn, with burning allowed from March 19 through April 17, dependent upon permit status and daily weather conditions.

A Market made for moms! Discover where handmade, artisanal goods blend with locally grown produce and fresh culinary delights. Enjoy a free yoga class (with free childcare!) and start the weekend calm and clear.

The situation for many local (and national) child care programs is dire. While many folks are continuing to need child care for their children, or those who are just now heading back to the office, finding child care can be difficult to do. Child care programs, despite their best intentions, are having trouble finding and keeping staff, which means less child care options for families.

Communities In Schools of Western Nevada, an affiliate of the fifth largest state office of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, announces the inaugural All In For Kids Spring Gala, Thursday, April 21 at The Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. The “Starry Night” themed event, previously known as Cappy Hour, will feature stories of Washoe County students, their families and CIS team members.

Please join us for our monthly West Coast Swing Social Dance at the Brewery Arts Center upstairs ballroom, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. This months dance will be preceded by a FREE beginners class at 5:30pm, an intermediate class at 6:30pm ($10), and our social dance at 7:30pm ($10 for members, $15 for non members). Students from the beginners class may stay FREE for the entire evening. At this time we are still requiring proof of vaccination. Visit us at hssdc.org or call 775-443-8870.

It's that green time of year again, folks! Maybe not in the environment, which hasn't quite warmed up to the oncoming spring, but at least in celebration of St. Paddy's Day.

Check below to find St. Patrick's Day events throughout the weekend in Carson City.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery on April 2nd from 11-4PM in the front yard for Ronnie Edens artist reception. New artwork will be shown and Ronnie will be on hand to meet the community. Beverages will be served.

All net proceeds will benefit the Holiday with a Hero scholarship program. Business sponsorships are also available. Registration deadline is May 1st. $125 per player-includes range balls, goodie bag and lunch!

Local singer/songwriter Canyon White will be the featured guest on The Brother Dan Show on March 21. The show streams every week, LIVE from the Bank Saloon in Carson City, and features music and interviews with a variety of local and regional musicians.

Come enjoy a an evening of wine tasting, live music, and shopping at MidTown Marketplace! Listen to the smooth jazz and blues of local musician Bob Israel while shopping for unique finds at the shop. This Friday, March 18th from 5pm-7pm. MidTown Marketplace, your one place shop to Find It-Love It-Buy It! Located at 104 Corbett St in Carson City.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, March 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Grab your friends and join us! The CMS PTO is hosting the Get Your Boots On Fundraiser on April 29th from 6-8pm at the Governor's Mansion. This adult-only event features live music from local band Time Served and drinks by Capital Beverages. Buy your admission tickets now before they are gone!

Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents the Northern Nevada premiere of “Dear Edwina, Jr.” This heartwarming musical about the joys of growing up will be performed at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 and 10.

If you’re craving some good old fashioned St. Paddy’s Day revelry, come to the Blue Bull, located at 107 E. Telegraph St., on Thursday.

Nevada County Arts Council will present its 6th Annual MAIN STAGE SIERRA POETRY FESTIVAL on April 30th, 2022 at Miners Foundry Cultural Center in Nevada City, attended by some of our most exciting local, national and international poets and performers, and preceded by a month-long POP-UP POETRY FESTIVAL, taking place in venues across Nevada County and beyond.

Oil painting with a palette knife? No brushes? Although that may sound odd, Piper Monika Johnson will be giving a demonstration on how this technique is done and the beautiful results with the use of bold color and lots of paint to create thick texture.

The Carson City Airport is a strong economic driver in our community, accommodating more than 86,000 take offs and landings per year. It is also home base for many local aviators.