Carson City Symphony Association announces the Joyful Noise Carson Children’s Choir has begun its 2023 Spring Semester. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m., at an upstairs classroom at the First United Methodist Church, 412 W. Musser Street in Carson City. Sign ups continue until Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Mardu Lydick and Bob Horrell are co-founders for the Military Animal Project. Mardu is the President and runs the day to day operations while Bob is the Executive Director and interviews all potential adopters. Mardu is bringing 6 of the dogs. Come join us for a fun evening with important information.

The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Hall of Fame broadcaster Sam Shad, host of Nevada Newsmakers, long the state’s premier news and political program.

Sam started in Reno radio on KGLR in 1978. His first foray into the position of talk show host was in 1990 with a radio program on KHIT, which later moved to KROW 780 AM where he also did daily commentaries.

Back by popular demand! The beginning beekeeping workshop will be held on February 10 and 11 at Adams Hub for Innovation, Carson City. As usual, there is a great line-up of speakers and topics.

Topics include everything from bee anatomy, equipment, and hive inspections, to diseases and pests, planting for pollinators, and treasures and tastings from the hive.

Lindsay Chichester, Douglas County Extension Educator, and fourth-year beekeeper is excited to provide this educational opportunity to new beekeepers to teach them the foundation needed for beekeeping.

The Carson City Council of the United States Navy League will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino, Carson City. The Social hour will start at 5:30 PM and Dinner will begin at 6:30PM.

Partnership Carson City is offering two free citizenship classes, one in English and one in Spanish for people who meet the qualifications.

Learn the 100 questions, the reading and writing portions, the vocabulary for the interview, and practice your interview.

Free Spanish Language classes offered! Yolanda and Betty, native Spanish speakers, will teach Spanish on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.

Classes start February 14, 2023.

We hope you can come to learn about Mexico's language and culture. Whether you speak no Spanish, are an intermediate speaker, or are an advanced speaker, you are welcome.

Classes are held at Partnership Carson City, 1925 N. Carson St. in Frontier Plaza near Butler Meats, Boost Mobile, and Job Connect.

You can see the Partnership sign when you stand in the parking lot.

Carson Fly Fishing Club's Monthly Meeting is Tuesday, February 14, 7 p.m. in the Ormsby Room of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

This meeting will feature Russ Vezzali presentation about Euro Nymphing. The public is welcome to attend. For more information contact: Stan Zuber 671-2151

The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Selected Works: Maya of Guatemala and Western Landscapes", presents Michael Plyler’s photographs that document his years working in Guatemala and celebrating landscapes of the Intermountain West.

The 2023 Classical Tahoe festival presents four weeks of outdoor orchestra, chamber music, and jazz concerts in stunning settings on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore. Join us at the Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe to hear 70 virtuoso musicians from the top orchestras in the country for a festival of concerts and events for music lovers of all ages.

The Brubeck Jazz Summit is a one-week, intensive educational program in jazz performance for 30 exceptionally talented students from around the world, hosted by Classical Tahoe at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Students join today’s top jazz faculty, guest artists, and master teachers for combo rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, jam sessions, and performances. Join us for three jazz concerts under the stars.

The Brubeck Jazz Summit is a one-week, intensive educational program in jazz performance for 30 exceptionally talented students from around the world, hosted by Classical Tahoe at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Students join today’s top jazz faculty, guest artists, and master teachers for combo rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, jam sessions, and performances. Join us for three jazz concerts under the stars.

Brubeck Brothers with the All Star Faculty

Tickets: $35-200. Student and Rush tickets available.

The Brubeck Jazz Summit is a one-week, intensive educational program in jazz performance for 30 exceptionally talented students from around the world, hosted by Classical Tahoe at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. Students join today’s top jazz faculty, guest artists, and master teachers for combo rehearsals, workshops, masterclasses, jam sessions, and performances. Join us for three jazz concerts under the stars.

Brubeck Brothers Quartet
Lucas Pino, saxophone
Roxy Coss, saxophone

Tickets: $35-200. Student and Rush tickets available.

This Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m., Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its history speaker series with a 50 minute presentation, Into the Jaws of Hell.

As the Nevada State Museum prepares to celebrate another year sharing Nevada’s unique history, the Friends of the Museum are offering an introductory class for volunteers and tour guides at the Museum and Nevada State Capitol.

Nevada Humanities announces Memory and Resistance: Remembering Japanese American Incarceration — an evening conversation marking the 81st anniversary of the Japanese American incarceration during WWII.

The next AAUW monthly meeting will be Feb. 7, 6 p.m. and feature Laura Yanez, Executive Director of NAMI/ Western Nevada who will present information about mental health needs and services, drawing information from caller data on public contact with the Warm Line and Teen Text Line.

NAMI is a nationwide program initially developed in Wisconsin in 1979. Its work includes advocacy, outreach, education, support, skills training, and stigma reduction for teens and adults.

On April 21, 2023, Carson High School will open its doors to any dad-daughter duos, or those who might be filling in as such, for its annual Father-Daughter Ball, a three-hour community-wide event, open to all ages. The theme for this year’s event is “An Enchanted Evening in Asia.”

Every month, the Carson City Park Rangers offer various Ranger-Led programs that include educational opportunities, historical fun, events, and exciting adventures. All programs are offered for free and take place in one of the many Carson City parks and open space areas.

13th Annual Nevada State Beekeepers Conference. Workshops, speakers, great food, silent auction, honey tasting, and photo contest. Early registration by February 10, 2023 at www.nevadastatebeekeepers.org.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Members of the public who wish only to view the meeting but do NOT plan to make public comment may watch the livestream of the Board of Supervisors meeting at https://www.carson.org/granicus and by clicking on “In progress” next to the meeting date, or by tuning in to cable channel 191.

The Reno Jazz Orchestra (RJO) hosts the 23rd annual Jazz in the Schools program on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Over 350 middle and high school musicians and 22 jazz ensembles from local schools will participate this year.

Here is information on the Citizens' Climate Lobby, Carson City Chapter online monthly meeting happening at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7.

Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church will host a cookie decorating as a fun and a family friendly event Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. at 3680 U.S. Highway 395, Carson City.

Families and people of all ages are invited to Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church to enjoy a fun time decorating cookies for loved ones in honor of St. Valentine’s Day. People can arrive any time between 12:30 and 3:30 on February 12, which is the Sunday before this year’s St. Valentine’s Day.

I have challenges. Everyone does. Over the years, I’ve developed a tool kit that helps me get through times that feel overwhelming. It’s well stocked. There are tools that worked last year that don’t this; that helped last month that don’t ease today’s stress.

The Child Development Center at Western Nevada Community College plays an important role at the school and in our community. Rotary Club of Carson City members will learn about the center and its future at the club’s next meeting which takes place Tuesday, Jan. 31 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend.

"Education is the key that unlocks hope and possibility" - Dr. G.
There is always room for hope, and it is C.I.R.CL.E.S. hope to help break the cycles of poverty in our community. Regardless of where you come from, what your childhood looked like, and what you believe in, education is the source of making healthier decisions that impact our lives.

YOUR FUTURE IN YOUR OWN HANDS! A Workshop on CCMC 17.10 (Common Open Space Developments) and Growth Management.

CCMC 17.10 allows for mini lot sizes in exchange for so-called “Open Space.”

Growth Management sets the number of new houses that can be built each year.

Decide what YOU want for Carson City?

Growth everywhere with vertical boxes stacked over each other in a 6,000 sq ft lot?

Prepare for the Board of Supervisors/Planning Commission joint special meeting on March 3rd at Western Nevada College by attending this workshop in advance.

Join Artsy Fartsy as we celebrate LOVE, the love of chocolate, Champagne, and Jewelry. Over 10 Northern Nevada artists have been hard at work creating one-of-a-kind jewelry designs for your enjoyment.

Many of the artists will be on hand to talk about their designs and give demonstrations of the creating process.