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Tuesday Evening Hike to Downtown Carson-East Side hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
December 18, 2018 - 5:30pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at parking lot directly across from the Nevada Supreme Court on Stewart Street, between 5th and Musser Street. We will do a partial East Side Historical Tour. After the walk join us for hot chocolate/coffee at Comma Coffee.

All hikes start at 5:30 PM. For the winter, these hikes are moving onto paved paths in town and will be 3-5 miles long and with duration of about 1-1/2 hours. Water and sturdy boots or athletic shoes required. PLEASE BRING A FLASHLIGHT because it is dark on these walks.

Tuesday Evening Hike to Mayor's Park hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
December 11, 2018 - 5:30pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at the corner of Koontz Lane and Center Drive. We will walk on sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park.

Water and sturdy boots or athletic shoes required. PLEASE BRING A FLASHLIGHT because it is dark on these walks.

Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.

Tuesday Evening Conditioning Hike to Lepire Trail hosted by Muscle Powered

Event Date: 
December 4, 2018 - 5:30pm

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive. We will also walk on sidewalks through the neighborhood near the trail.

All hikes start at 5:30 PM. For the winter, these hikes are moving onto paved paths in town and will be 3-5 miles long and with duration of about 1-1/2 hours. Water and sturdy boots or athletic shoes required. PLEASE BRING A FLASHLIGHT because it is dark on these walks.

Tap Shack, Rice Street Tattoo to hold fundraiser for Toys for Tots Dec. 1

Event Date: 
December 1, 2018 - 1:00pm

Carson City’s favorite hockey bar, the Tap Shack, is combining with the newest tattoo shop in town, Rice Street Tattoo, on December 1 to spread holiday cheer to children in need.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 26

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the first day of the working week and the last week of November. It is Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 29 days left until Christmas. Were you able to get some of your holiday shopping done this weekend? You've got plenty of time this week to pick up good bargains, though it will be somewhat soggy outside. A series of winter storms will push through the Sierra and Carson City region this week.

What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Nov. 25

Just like that, the end of a long holiday weekend is nigh. But the spirit of the season is just getting started. You can find it all around Carson City on Sunday.

What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Nov. 24

Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be behind us, but Small Business Saturday is still ahead. Today consider shopping local to support small businesses in Carson City and surrounding communities. Small business Saturday deals can be found inside the Carson Mall, in downtown Carson City and at small businesses throughout the Nevada state capital.

NDOW biologists seek public's help tracking moose populations in Nevada

Last week they Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) posted a video of a moose spotted walking through sagebrush in Wells, NV.

Parks Foundation holds Open House Sunday at the Wungnema House in Mills Park

Wungnema House, Open House, Mills Park, Carson City Parks Foundation
Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sun Nov 25 2018 .
November 25, 2018 - 2:00pm

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is holding an open house at the Wungnema House Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m. There is no admission fee, and all are welcome.

The Wungnema House is located on the east side of Mills Park across from Carson High School. It was built by a family of skilled Hopi stonemasons shortly after World War II and served as the family’s home until the early 1970s.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 23

Welcome to your windy Friday, Nov. 23, 2018 the day after Thanksgiving. We hope your Turkey Day was a memorable one with enough leftovers to last through the weekend. If you're looking for holiday bargains today and Saturday, there's plenty of them to go around. Today is known as "Black Friday" the official launch of the holiday shopping season and Small Business Saturday, where independently owned restaurants, shops, art galleries, merchants and speciality stores urge all to shop and buy locally.

Events and happenings on this Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 22

Good day Carson City and Happy Thanksgiving. Today is Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. With the arrival of this festival day of feast, family, friendship and thanks, Mother Nature delivered valley rain and Sierra snow overnight. Gusty winds are expected later this afternoon. This morning appears to be in between weather systems, which is good news for those headed to the Governor's Mansion for the annual Turkey Trot. It may be soggy, but not heavy on the rain side.

Carson City based Pets of the Homeless founder and director featured on It's Your City

In this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Genevieve Frederick, founder and executive director of Pets of the Homeless, a national nonprofit organization based in Carson City.

Pets of the Homeless is a program that provides people in need and pets in need with resources to help their pets. Funds collected go directly to pay for the veterinary, nutritional and other care of pets of homeless individuals across the country.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 21

Hello Carson City and welcome to the day before Thanksgiving. Today is Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. If your travel plans include going over the Sierra, the National Weather Service advises to head out before the afternoon. Otherwise, you may hit the first of two winter storms to land tonight and into Friday. Be safe out there.

Huge Sale at Carson City Art Gallery!

Black Friday, Shop Small Saturday, Meet & Greet, Local Artist
ceramic, angel, handmade
Wood Turner, Oak Burl
Eagle, jewelry, soar
Event Date: 
November 23, 2018 (All day)

Are you ready for the Holidays? Carson City Art Gallery & Pottery is! To kick off the Season several of their artists are offering anywhere from 20-50% off!! This sale begins on BLACK FRIDAY (November 23rd) and lasts until Saturday December 29th!

On Saturday November 24th they are having a Meet & Greet with several artists in attendance from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
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Did you know they have about 50 Local Artists?

Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 20

Good day Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, and it is the final deadline day to vote on the future of a grant that would help fund the highly successful summer outdoor concert series hosted by the Brewery Arts Center and Levitt AMP.

Forever homes the goal of Maddie's Pet Adoption Days in Carson City

Courtesy of a grant from the Lake Tahoe-based Dave and Cheryl Duffield Foundation, homeless pets in Northern Nevada, including right here in Carson City, can find their forever homes with waived adoption fees.

Carson City slips to ninth place in Levitt AMP voting

The Levitt AMP Carson City Summer Concert Series is in jeopardy of not being funded for a fourth consecutive season, the Brewery Arts Center (BAC) has said, slipping to ninth place in online voting.

Free pet Adoption Days this weekend in Carson City, surrounding communities

Event Date: 
November 16, 2018 (All day)
November 17, 2018 (All day)

Carson City residents can find their new best friend this weekend thanks to Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days, where future pet parents can adopt for free.

Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 15

Good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. We are exactly one week away until Thanksgiving. Today is the early deadline for the annual Turkey Trot so be sure to sign up to assure a t-shirt and goodie bag. Also on tap today are networking opportunities, the Peace Officer Standards and Training graduation, an artist reception for Louise Noel at Artsy Fartsy and more.

Holiday Open House at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, LLC

Event Date: 
December 8, 2018 (All day)

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery for our yearly "Holiday Open House". The wine room will be filled with Champagne, chocolates, cookies, candies, and Bellini's and more.

Natasha Munson is our featured artist and the gallery will be decorated for the holiday's. Drop by and find that perfect gift or come shopping for yourself if you like.

Please, shop locally this holiday season and support your local economy, while supporting "Your Local Art Gallery."

Artsy Fartsy is located at 405 North Nevada Street.

Carson City's Holiday with a Hero Holiday Crawl set for Dec. 1

Event Date: 
December 1, 2018 - 4:00pm

Carson City's Holiday with a Hero announced Wednesday that its annual Holiday Crawl through downtown Carson City will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Carson City Turkey Trot early registration deadline is Thursday

Event Date: 
November 15, 2018 (All day)

With Thanksgiving a week away, the early registration deadline for the annual Carson City Turkey Trot arrives this Thursday, Nov. 15.

The Carson City Turkey Trot is an event the entire family will enjoy. Hosted by St. Teresa Catholic School, the fitness event offers an 8K (5-mile) run, 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk, and the Gobble Wobble Kids Fun Run.

Here are ways you can help the victims of the deadliest fire in California history

The death toll continues to climb and the number of homes and structures destroyed grows from the Camp Fire wildfire in Paradise, Calif. Fires are also raging in Southern California. Here are a few ways you can help.

Muscle Powered's Saturday Hike after Thanksgiving to Pinyon Hills Trail in Carson Valley

Event Date: 
November 24, 2018 - 9:00am

Ready to hike off that Thanksgiving feast? Come join Muscle Powered for a Late Fall Hike to Pinyon Trail in Carson Valley, south of Carson City. This gently rolling 5.2 mile intermediate hike provides majestic views of Carson Valley, Job's Peak and the beautiful surrounding mountains.

Canceled due to Weather: Carson City Classic Cinema Club cancels film scheduled at BAC

Event Date: 
December 4, 2018 - 6:30pm

UPDATE: The film showing Tuesday night, Dec. 4 has been cancelled due to weather.
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Carson City Classic Cinema Club Presents "All Mine to Give" starring Cameron Mitchel and Glynis Johns on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theatre.

Portrait of an immigrant family on the Wisconsin frontier, circa 1865, where a young son must find homes for his siblings after the deaths of his parents. Based on a true story. (This film will be screened at the Black Box Theatre across from our normal venue.)

Senator Square: Carson High School students are winners in national FFA competition

Winners of the 91st National FFA Nursery and Landscape Career Development Event held in Indianapolis were announced at the annual awards banquet, and students Connor Arnold, Alexsandra Knowlton, Maritza Filson, and Hayden Story took home some medals.

Tazmanian Boxing Club cuts ribbon on new Carson City location

In a strong showing of community support, Tazmanian Boxing Club owner Francisco Rodriguez cut the ribbon to his gym's new 8,000 square-foot fitness facility Saturday morning with the help of family, friends, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and Carson City Board of Supervisors.

Local Spotlight Catmandu: Carson City's Feline-Only Animal Shelter

Linda Buchanan, the owner of Catmandu, had no idea (or interest in) how to run an animal nonprofit. But in 2014 when her husband, Kurt, died, she felt untethered. They had not only been partners in marriage, but partners in business as well.

Carson Mall Wine Walk

Event Date: 
November 10, 2018 - 2:00pm

Come sip and shop at the Carson Mall! 2nd Saturday of the Month! New walkers pay $10 and returning walkers pay $5. You will receive a wine glass which is yours to keep! Our store will have wine for you to taste while you browse the mall. Vendor opportunities please Contact us 775-671-8150. You MUST BE OVER THE AGE OF 21. ID's will be checked. 2 to 6 p.m.
https://www.facebook.com/events/462583814258403/

Carson Mall to host second Bridal Expo

Event Date: 
November 18, 2018 - 11:00am

The Carson Mall is putting on a wedding expo again. We had so much fun last time we are at it again! November 18th 11AM - 2PM. We will turning the Carson Mall into a wedding paradise!!! First 50 brides will receive a special gift from the Carson Mall.

Please register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carson-mall-bridal-expo-tickets-50598962860.

We have over 20 Vendors at this point. Vendor opportunities please contact Chelsea Promotions Director at 775-671-8150 or on the Carson Mall's Facebook.

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