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Toys for Tots hotlines open Dec. 1 for capital city area and neighboring counties

Event Date: 
Repeats every 3 weeks until Wed Dec 22 2021 .
December 1, 2021 - 9:00am
Event Date: 
December 22, 2021 - 9:00am

Toys for Tots will be serving children in Carson, Douglas, Storey and West Lyon counties this Christmas holiday season. Hotlines open Dec. 1 for signups.

The hotline phone numbers for Toys for Tots:

(775) 443-7230 English
(775) 443-5454 Espańol

To sign up for Toys for Tots:

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning Dec. 1 and running through Dec. 22.

If you would like to donate toys or volunteer, call Joyce at 775-884-2269.

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CARSON CITY — According to the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s February 2023 economic report, Nevada gained 7,000 jobs over the month, seasonally adjusted.

There will be two ceremonies Saturday, March 25, one at Mills Park in Carson City and the other in Sparks, to recognize National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

A 66-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for suspicion of misdemeanor domestic battery, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Sunday, March 26 at noon, Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its local history series with a 50-minute slide show, “Going for the Gold-Lake Tahoe and the Olympics."

With spring having arrived Monday, forecasters looking ahead say the weather pattern of rain, wind, snow and below average temperatures will persist at least through the end of the month.

Girls on the Run Sierras is a local social emotional learning program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. We teach lessons about the importance of friendship, kindness and emotional intelligence, while creatively integrating physical activity.

Camp GOTR is coming to Carson City August 7-11 for girls ages 8-12. This will be a half day from 8am to noon.

Carson City Fire Department, Nevada State Police and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to a crash involving multiple vehicle in the area of US-50 East and Fairview Drive.

Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies responded Wednesday afternoon to the area of the Fifth Street overpass for a crash involving three vehicles.

Come one, come all for the inaugural Mark Twain Days multi-day festival in Carson City! Live as Mark Twain did throughout the festival in Downtown Carson City with events such as costumed balls, family picnics, trains rides, and much more.

The fun begins Friday, April 21. Let’s take a look at the full schedule of events. Some events require the purchase of a ticket, but many are free for the public to enjoy.

Speaking with Confidence Series for Youth. Don’t miss this opportunity for your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or any interested youth, ages 9-19, to participate in the 11- week series, Speaking with Confidence. During these sessions, they will learn important communication skills with an emphasis on public speaking.

If you are a teen or you have a teen, now is a great time to start preparing to find that fun summer job.

Camp Carson, the Carson City Aquatics Center, Carson City Parks and Recreation and more are hiring for summer jobs, many of which are geared toward students.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! I hope you're enjoying the bit of sun this morning, and one way to make it even better is a new friend!

Say hello to Velcro.

A 33-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of DUI, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

Le Visage Spa for Skincare in Carson City is pleased to announce that Abby Dore has joined their team as a lash specialist. Abby is an experienced cosmetologist who graduated the Milan Institute of Cosmetology in 2019. While she initially focused on hair, Abby decided to pursue her passion for skin care when she joined Le Visage Spa.

Donna Kapala never expected to be a complete match but, after a series of tests, she learned that one of her kidneys could save the life of someone she met 41 years prior on a teaching assignment to Australia. Her friend Sheila Hoban, one of the “six amigas,” was on the national waiting list and thanks to Kapala’s life-saving gift, she is alive and healthy today.

On Monday, March 20, the Carson City Chamber held a welcome reception at Duke’s Steakhouse inside the Casino Fandango for Gov. Joe Lombardo to meet and greet Chamber business members.

Are you interested in applying yoga and mindful movement as a form of trauma healing modality to your students, clients, family members or yourself?

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Western Nevada College nursing student Taylor O’Daye envisions making a difference in the health and safety for her people on the Walker River Indian Reservation.

As a member of the Walker River Paiute Tribe, O’Daye aspires to improve health care on the reservation and serve as a role model for Native American children.

Soroptimist International of Carson City is proud to present the LUNAFEST fundraiser with our Partnership Sponsor, the Law Offices of Allison Mackenzie Ltd. Founded in 1968, the law firm of Allison MacKenzie serves clients throughout the state of Nevada and on a national level.

Nevada State Police and the Carson City Fire Department were called Tuesday afternoon to a vehicle crash in the northbound lane of South Carson Street and Old Clear Creek.

On Saturday the Carson City Office K-9 Unit will host an introductory Barks and Bandages event to train pet owners the dos and don'ts when responding to a pet emergency.

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A 24-year-old was arrested Monday for a misdemeanor court warrant and for being a drunken pedestrian, according to a Carson City Sheriff's Office booking report.

The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Lilies of the Field” (1963) on Tuesday, April 4 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (511 West King Street, the old Catholic church).

Carson High School students Gabriel Brackin, 17-year-old senior, Wyatt Johnson,16-year-old freshman, Dameon Lister, 15-year-old freshman, and Daniel Novoa, 18-year-old senior were recently recognized with “Outstanding Citizen Awards” for the aide and unsolicited assistance they provided to a stranded community member on a snowy day last month. Additional aid came from Carson High alumni John Campbell, 19, who was traveling with the high school students.

If you planned to be part of spring semester at Western Nevada College or you didn’t know the opportunity still existed, now is your chance. Western Nevada College is offering a number of late-start classes online, with many of them starting on Monday, March 27.

The Capital City Community Band will present its annual “Salute To Young Musicians” concert on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in the Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center.

One of the featured soloists is CHS senior, Alex Garcia Perez. He started his band education on Alto Saxophone but he found the low, rich sound of the Bassoon very enticing. He began studying the bassoon in the eighth grade. After a year of lots and lots of practice, he was selected to perform with the CHS Wind Ensemble.

Molly McGrew has been invited to represent the USA in the Coast 2 Coast International Athletics Track and Field meet, held in Queensland, Australia on July 15-16 2023 at the Gold Coast Performance Centre.

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