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Tuesday Evening Hike Prison Hill-North Route Sponsored by Muscle Powered

Join our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet in the trailhead parking area at the corner of 5th Street and Carson River Road, entrance on Carson River Road. Bring a flashlight just in case. Water and sturdy closed-toed shoes are required. Hat, sunscreen and hiking poles recommended.

Tuesday evening hikes begin at 5:30 pm and will be 4-6 miles in length. If it is raining, snowing and/or conditions of trail is not safe, hikes will be cancelled.

Tuesday Evening Hike to C-Hill hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
April 16, 2019 - 5:30pm

Join our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet in the dirt parking area on Curry Street behind the Railroad Museum. Bring a flashlight just in case. Hat and sunscreen recommended. Water and sturdy closed-toed shoes are required.

Tuesday evening hikes begin at 5:30 pm and will be 4-6 miles in length. If it is raining, snowing and/or condition of trail is not safe, hikes will be cancelled. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook after 3:00 pm. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com, if you have questions.

Tuesday Evening Hike to Riverview Park hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
April 9, 2019 - 5:30pm

Join our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at the Korean Memorial parking area at the east end of 5th Street, 600 Marsh Road. Bring a flashlight. Water and sturdy closed-toed shoes are required.

Beginning April 16 hikes move to unpaved trails. Tuesday evening hikes will start at 5:30 pm and will be 4-6 miles in length. If it is raining, snowing and/or condition of trail is not safe, hikes will be cancelled.Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook after 3:00 pm. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com, if you have questions.

Tuesday Evening Hike at John Mankins Park hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
April 2, 2019 - 5:30pm

Join our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at 3051 Oak Ridge Drive and West College Parkway. We walk on the sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park. Bring a flashlight. Water and sturdy closed-toed shoes are required.

For the winter, these hikes moved onto paved sidewalks and paths in Carson City and will be 4-6 miles in length. Beginning April 16 hikes move to unpaved trails. If it is raining, snowing and/or condition of trail is not safe, hikes will be cancelled.

Rumba Dance Workshop offered at Yaple's Ballroom in Carson City

Event Date: 
April 12, 2019 - 6:00pm

Here at Yaple's Ballroom in Carson City, we want to spread the connection of dance. Rumba is a great start! Learn some key moves to make your Rumba an amazing dance.

If you know the Classic Box and Night Club Two Step, you will have a little bit of a head start. If you don't know any of that mumble, we've got you covered. No problem, you don't have to know any dance. We will also have some special moves just for Rubma.

Banner Churchill earns 4-star CMS rating

Banner Churchill Community Hospital was one of only four hospitals in Nevada to earn a 4-star rating in quality and safety from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the federal agency’s annual performance report.

The CMS’s hospital star rating provides patients with the important information they need to compare hospitals and make informed decisions about care. The 4-star rating for Banner Churchill was based on 100 rigorously tested measurements in quality and safety, such as patient experience, timeliness and effectiveness of care, complication rates and other factors.

West Coast Songwriters Showcase

Event Date: 
May 29, 2019 - 7:00pm

Come to the West Coast Songwriters Showcase presented by The Canvas Cafe.

May 29th 7pm
Pipers Opera House Virginia City, NV

Fremont Elementary PTA to host Mother and Son Dance at Governor's Mansion

Mother Son Dance
Event Date: 
April 12, 2019 - 6:00pm

Fremont Elementary School PTA is hosting our First Mother & Son Dance! This event is open to all ages in our community. The dance will be on April 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Governor's Mansion located at 606 Mountain Street in Carson City.

Lyon County Commission agrees to resolution opposing Nevada gun background check law

The Lyon County Board of Commissioners on Thursday unanimously approved a resolution stating its opposition to Nevada's new gun background check law.

Youth Theatre Carson City to show 'The Jungle Book Kids' March 29-31

Flyer of the double feature Frog and Toad Kids and Disney's The Jungle Book Kids
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Repeats every day until Mon Apr 01 2019 .
March 29, 2019 - 7:00pm
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March 30, 2019 - 7:00pm
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March 31, 2019 - 7:00pm
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April 1, 2019 - 7:00pm

On March 29-31, 2019, Youth Theatre Carson City will be performing their Springtime Double Feature 'Frog and Toad Kids' and 'Disney's The Jungle Book Kids'. The times will be Friday, March 29 at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m., another show on Saturday March 30 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m.

'Disney's The Jungle Book Kids' is about a boy named Mowgli who lives in a jungle with many other animals. He is being hunted down by the mean tiger, Shere Kahn. Come see the show as you watch Mowgli's fantastic journey to defeating Shere Kahn.

What's happening around Carson City for Thursday, March 21

Good morning, Carson City. Today is Thursday, March 21, 2019. If there's something we can always count on the last 10 days of March, besides the NCAA basketball championships, is unsettled weather. We can expect showers this morning with some clearing this afternoon. Speaking of NCAA basketball, the 7th ranked Nevada Wolf Pack Men's basketball team will face 10th ranked Florida Gators today, 3:50 p.m.

TOCCATA's April concert series features Bach's important work the 'St. Matthew Passion'

Performance of Bach's "St. Matthew Passion"
Event Date: 
April 14, 2019 - 4:00pm

The sweeping, intimate and heart-rending drama of Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” will be presented by TOCCATA, Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, April 13-19 with performances in Gardnerville, Incline Village and Reno.

Carson Victory Rollers to host March 30 doubleheader

Event Date: 
March 30, 2019 - 3:00pm

Come watch a doubleheader March 30 as your local Carson Victory Rollers battle it out with the Lockeford Liberators and the Carson Junior Victory Rollers take on the Little Rascals. The event takes place at the Carson Community Center gym.

Advocates to End Domestic Violence seek donors in 40-hour, 40th anniversary fundraiser

This year marks the 40th year for Advocates to End Domestic Violence. Our organization provides service to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in the Carson City area. Over the next 40 hours, we are aiming to get 40 donations, and we need your help.

Carson City deputies make arrests for domestic battery, soliciting in cable TV scheme

A 34-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday for suspicion of felony third offense domestic battery, a sheriff's deputy said.

Dayton Valley Ducks Unlimited to host April 13 'Fire and Ice' raffle

Event Date: 
April 13, 2019 - 6:00pm

Dayton Valley Ducks Unlimited presents a "Fire and Ice" firearm and cooler raffle event, Saturday, April 13 at Dayton Valley Country Club.

The fun begins at 6 p.m. Join in for free beer and a winner every 6 minutes. This event features 10 firearms and 10 ice chests to be raffled off, with only 200 tickets to be sold, making it a 1 in 10 chance to win.

Nevada Artists Association hosts The Art of Self Promotion: Social Media and Beyond

Event Date: 
April 8, 2019 - 6:00pm

Nevada Artists Association Gallery is hosting a presentation on how to solve the multitude of problems most artists run into regarding marketing themselves. It's called "The Art of Self Promotion" and it's held on April 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Nevada Artists Association Gallery in Carson City.

What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 19

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the last day of winter. It is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Expect mostly sunshine and cloudy skies today as a weather system is expected to move into the region later tonight bringing rain showers to the lower valleys and some snow to the Sierra for the first day of Spring. Here's what is happening around town today, including free admission to the Nevada State Museum.

What's happening around Carson City on Monday, March 18

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, March 18, 2019. Are you ready for the work week? For those keeping score there are two days until spring, 95 days until summer and 281 days until Christmas. Enjoy the sunshine and blue skies today and tomorrow as Wednesday may be a rainy one for us here in the valley and snowy in the high Sierra. Stay tuned.

Sierra Lutheran alum of Carson City chases another tiger tail in pursuit of doctorate

Chase Johnson had a tiger by the tail once, and now he’s chasing another one. After the Carson City product received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology, with a Minor in Linguistics last year from Louisiana State University, the LSU Tigers alum, and 2014 Sierra Lutheran High School graduate, is now pursuing study of a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at LSU.

Carson High School invites students, staff to unplug and reconnect

Event Date: 
March 19, 2019 (All day)
March 20, 2019 (All day)
March 21, 2019 (All day)
March 22, 2019 (All day)

CARSON CITY — Next week, March 19-22, Carson High School will encourage students and staff to disconnect from technology to better reconnect with each other as part of CHS’s Second Annual Carson Unplugged, sponsored by the Social Emotional Learning committee.

What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, March 14

Hello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, March 14, 2019. The warmup continues today with sunny skies ahead. We're six days from hitting the first official day of Spring. Are you ready? We're also counting down the hours for the weekend ahead and all the St. Patrick's festivities around the area. Read on for what's happening today.

Carson Valley Trails Association to celebrate 25th year with meeting recognizing members

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Repeats every day until Wed Apr 03 2019 .
April 2, 2019 - 5:30pm
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April 3, 2019 - 5:30pm

Carson Valley Trails Association invites you to join us in celebrating 25 years of trails planning and construction. Learn what we've accomplished in the past year, and what we have planned for the future.

The meeting will be April 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville. Refreshments, No-host bar. For more information see the website carsonvalleytrails.org as well as the Facebook and Instagram pages:

Facebook.com/carsonvalleytrails
Instagram - carsonvalleytrails

Celtic Music Series at Carson City's BAC features Ciana

Event Date: 
March 16, 2019 (All day)

Carson Valley's own high-octane, traditional Irish music group Ciana returns to the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City for a St. Patrick's blow-out, featuring the 2017-2018 Nevada State Fiddle Champion duo Holly Sternberg along with Tina Carlsen.

What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, March 12

Hello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Enjoy the sunny skies while you can as a quick-moving weather system will blow in this afternoon into the evening bringing a chance for gusty winds and scattered rain and light snow showers. From Wednesday onward it looks like plenty of sunshine filled days extending into the weekend.

Easter egg basket goodies sought for kids staying at Carson City abuse shelter

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March 11, 2019 (All day)
March 18, 2019 (All day)
March 25, 2019 (All day)
April 1, 2019 (All day)
April 8, 2019 (All day)

Northern Nevada Hotspot and Faith Hope Love Of Northern Nevada are collecting donations of small toys, goodies, candy and Easter baskets from now until April 14. They will deliver the Easter baskets and the candy-filled plastic eggs for an egg hunt on Saturday, April 20.

What's happening around Carson City on Monday, March 11

UPDATE: The Subaru, Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be leading an Awareness Workshop at the Carson City Community Center in the Bonanza Room tonight. Leave No Trace teaches outdoor skills and ethics, minimizing our impacts and enjoying the outdoors responsibly. The meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. Go here to register.

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Here we are Carson City, heading into the first day of the work week with St. Patrick teasing us for the next 6 days. From guest talks, dance and art activities, here's what's ahead for Monday, March 11, 2019.

Unearthing Nevada’s Past at March Carson City Leisure Hour Club meeting

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March 20, 2019 - 6:00pm

Uncovering Nevada’s past is the topic for the Carson City Leisure Hour Club on Wednesday, March 20. Presented by Dennis Casinelli, club members will learn about artifacts that he discovered while growing up in Nevada and during his long career as a highway engineer for the Nevada Department of Transportation. He also founded Cassinelli Landscaping and Construction, which still serves Northern Nevada today.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, March 9

Daylight Savings Time is about to begin, harkening the approach of Spring. Winter, though, continues its stubborn hold on the region, so bundle up this weekend in spite the extra hour of daylight. There's a chance of snow showers throughout the weekend with daytime highs only into the low 40s.

And remember to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday night!

El Dorado Savings Bank helps community with generous donation to FISH

El Dorado manager giving big check to FISH

El Dorado Savings Bank in Douglas County and Carson City help FISH celebrate their 40th anniversary with a generous donation.

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