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Enjoy an evening of big-band music with vocalist Jakki Ford on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Living the Good Life Bistro, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated.

My name is Colleen Bannister and I was a victim of a violent crime. I am sending this follow up letter in response to the many people that reached out to me either through Carson Now or on Facebook because of the first letter.

Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, LLC as we celebrate Louise Noel's beautiful artwork. New pieces will be brought in for the show and Louise will be on hand to meet the community.

Wine, beer, and light appetizers will be served during the reception on Thursday, Nov. 15, beginning at 4 p.m. This is a once a year reception, so you will not want to to miss this.

Artsy Fartsy is located at 405 North Nevada Street.

This past Saturday, Nov. 3, a small yet passionate group hiked the Carson River and Mexican Ditch Trail while learning about “Leave No Trace.” This environmental recreation practice consists of the following seven principles:

Join us on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22 for the annual Carson City Turkey Trot and give yourself an excuse for an extra piece of pie!

The first weekend in November has arrived, and wildlife around the Nevada state capital are gathering or foraging as much as they can before the first snow fall.

This time of year, the Nevada state capital is filled with traditions. One that has grown especially endearing to the Carson City community is the annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin.

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, Dr. Vincent Solis, President of Western Nevada College, will share WNC’s vision for the future at the monthly Leisure Hour Club meeting. In recognition of the Club’s funding of scholarships at WNC, Niki Gladys, WNC’s Executive Director of Development, will also join Solis at the meeting.

An 88-year-old Carson City woman who has dedicated the past 15 years helping people throughout Northern Nevada learn English and become American citizens is among 10 finalists selected by CNN as a Top Hero for 2018.

GENOA — Those who help raise money for worthy causes know what it takes to organize a successful fundraising event. It takes hours of preparation, countless phone calls to prospective donors, targeted advertising, risking banishment by friends and family and community supporters to whom you sell tickets and, worst of the all, the nagging fear on the day of the event that no one will show up.

CARSON CITY — On Oct. 16, 2018, the Capital City C.I.R.C.L.E.S. Initiative graduated its latest class of Champions. For many of the guests — Board members and Allies — who have attended these familiar rites of passage in the past, the scene invoked many fond memories and a genuine sense of pride in the graduates who persevered through 16 weeks of Getting Ahead classes involving hard work and a lot of self-reflection.

This past Monday, the Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department held its first Costume Hike at Carson River Park.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018. We're now in the month that ushers in the holiday season with Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner. As for today, there's a number of activities around town including a blood drive, networking opportunities, El Dia De Los Muertos celebration at WNC, an afternoon hike, a movie showing at the Jack C. Davis Observatory, art displays and more.

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at the back of Centennial Park, north end, across from the baseball fields on Heritage Way. We will be on the new "Sniper's Trail."

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place. We will walk the paths in the neighborhood.

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.

Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. We will walk on Medical Parkway all the way around the hospital and on sidewalks in the neighborhood around the hospital.

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.

Good morning Carson City, it is Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, which means we are one day away from the annual nationwide trick or treating Halloween ritual but ahead of those festivities is the second annual Boo-Nanza celebration today at the Carson City Community Center that you won't want to miss. Also on tap for today are morning walks and afternoon hikes, a film festival showing at the Brewery Arts Center and more.

Here is what's happening around Carson City today:

Carson City Classic Cinema Club Presents "Meet Me in St. Louis” starring Judy Garland on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at the Brewery Arts Center.

In the year leading up to the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, the four Smith daughters learn lessons of life and love.

General Admission $5; Senior/Student $3; Free to members. Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30 PM; Film begins at 7 PM. The event is at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall 449 West King Street, Carson City.

For more than three decades, the Nevada Day Powwow has been a concurrent celebration of Nevada statehood as well as the culture and heritage of the Silver State's native people.

Eight days before the presidential election of 1864, Nevada became the 36th state in the union. Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, Nevada Day, Oct. 26, 2018. Today is the observed state holiday, where businesses are open but state and local government offices and schools are closed. Meanwhile, the capital city itself is getting warmed up for a three-day weekend and famed parade that celebrates statehood.

CARSON CITY — Imagine a child’s dental visit with no anesthesia, no needles, reduced drilling, less noise. That scenario is now possible at Carson City Pediatric Dentistry with the addition of the Solea laser by Convergent, a new dental laser that is changing the way dental visits are perceived for a new generation of pediatric patients.

Carson City Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit asked Facebook followers who or what K-9 Officer Tarzan should be for Halloween this year. Staff tallied up the suggestions and the results are in.

Nevada's celebration of statehood provides for a bevy of activities that showcase the Silver State's best. From contests to exhibits, food and beverages of all kinds, Native dancing, hot air balloons, concerts, a carnival celebration at Mills Park and the famed Nevada Day parade, there is something for everyone throughout the long weekend.

CARSON CITY — Looking for something different to do after all the Nevada Day celebrating? Want something a little more laidback for your Sunday afternoon? Drop by that small stone house on east side of Mills Park, opposite Carson High; it’s the Wungnema House.

In this edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes. The two talk about this year's school year, community partnerships, the addition of a work-based coordinator, testing, policy changes and more.

After a spectacular sunset and the rise of the Hunter's Moon last night, you know greatness is ahead. Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. Ahead today is a morning coffee networking event, a craft fair in its 18th year at the Carson Valley Inn, a haunted hayride in Dayton, family night at RSVP's Nevada Day Carnival held through Sunday at Mills Park, a lecture on Nevada names and much more.

Catmandu to waive adoption fees for Maddie's Pet Adoption Days Nov. 16-17. All adotpion fees will be waived with a reimbursement going to Catmandu from Maddie's Pet Project.

Catmandu is a non-profit cat adoption center located at 1829 Brown Street in Carson City, NV. It is a homey, cage-free adoption shelter. The shelter relies entirely on donations and the proceeds from fundraisers. Catmandu provides a comfortable and low-stress environment for cats in transition;the ultimate goal being a cat for every home and a home for every cat.

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the end of the pavement on Sedge Road, off of Deer Run Road.

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the trailhead parking area at the corner of 5th Street and Carson River Road, entrance on Carson River Road.

Join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet in the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center's (MAC) parking lot, 1860 Russell Way.

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