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Jessica Heitt, Urban Wildlife Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, will share her insights into the numerous wild creatures that inhabit the greater Carson City area with Leisure Hour Club members at their dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 21.

The Carson City Library is one of 29 finalists for the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the Institute of Museum and Library Services announced Monday.

The snow came, it sat, it melted. Luckily the dry roads make for easy commutes. Carson kids don't have school today; it's a scheduled professional day, so that will make the commute easier, as well. You'll find all day bowling specials at Carson Lanes if you're looking for something to do with the kids. Lunchtime at A to Zen features some live music with CW, Dave Leather, and Dr. Bones. Karaoke at the Fox Brewpub is a family-friendly affair.

Jessica Heitt, Urban Wildlife Coordinator for the Nevada Department of Wildlife, will share her insights into the numerous wild creatures that inhabit the greater Carson City area with Leisure Hour Club members at their dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 21.

The Fourth Annual Early Childhood Expo scheduled for Saturday, March 3 at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada has been canceled because of expected inclement weather, Carson City School District Public Information Officer Dan Davis said.

I’m going to apologize right now. I can’t anticipate what this storm system will throw at us, so some of these planned events could get cancelled. One event that is never afraid of Mother Nature is the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk. Come rain, shine, or blizzard, you’ll find can sip, stroll, and discover starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Carson Hot Springs aren’t afraid of a little snow, and a special visit from Megan the Mermaid will make the icy hot experience more memorable. Keep reading to see what this slushy weekend has to offer.

SATURDAY:

Join us for a free event for families with children newborn to 6 years old. The 4th annual Early Childhood Expo will showcase local resources for families. Each vendor will provide a hands on activity and information. Everyone that attends will receive a raffle ticket for various prizes.

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to say something, but you didn’t know how? What does that feel like in your body? Does it feel like a headache, pressing on your chest, or a pit in your stomach? Stating your truth is uncomfortable. But it’s also necessary in order to have authentic relationships with others.

It’s no secret that I’m ready for spring, but I’d like to see a little winter show up first. Seems that I got my wish this week. We’ll get a nice dusting here in the valley, with a few inches in the mountains. Roads will be slippery, especially that bridge to Reno, so keep the driving to a minimum.

Shane Quilling, a long time Carson High School teacher and coach died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, according to teachers and Carson City School District Supt. Richard Stokes.

February is coming to a close, and we’ve got the chance at a nice weekend. Explore a new trail with Muscle Powered as they take on the Fay-Luther Trail south of Genoa. If you’re in a theater kind of mood, catch the Proscenium Players’ production of ‘Love Letters.’ See what the Nevada Artists Association has been up to during their Grand Re-opening and Winter Art Show Reception this afternoon. Read on and see what options the weekend brings.

SATURDAY:    

• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free) 

Carson City Soroptimist will wrap-up its month-long Human Trafficking and Living Violence Free Awareness Program with a panel discussion and art exhibit on Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the north room at Glen Eagles Restaurant.

The Carson City Fire Department will start prescribed fire operations the week of Monday, Feb. 26 and continue as weather conditions allow. Smoke may be visible from anywhere in the city.

Nine high school students from around the state will take center stage at the 13th annual Nevada Poetry Out Loud State Finals, Saturday, March 3.

The Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents "Arsenic and Old Lace" starring Gary Grant at the Brewery Arts Center on March 6.

Join us for a free event for families with children newborn to 6 years old. The 4th annual Early Childhood Expo will showcase local resources for families. Each vendor will provide a hands on activity and information. Everyone that attends will receive a raffle ticket for various prizes.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the dirt area opposite Murphy Drive on Combs Canyon Road to carpool to the trailhead. Water and sturdy shoes or athletic shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved.

UPDATE: This event has been cancelled due to expected weather conditions from latest storm.
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Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet opposite Longview Way on kings Canyon Road. Water and sturdy shoes or athletic shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Brunswick Canyon Road and Deer Run road, 1 mile south of Highway 50 East. Water and sturdy shoes or athletic shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Long Ranch Park , corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place. Water and sturdy shoes or athletic shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved.

A first-year robotics team made up of youth from Carson City and Reno has been crowned state champions following its victory at FIRST Robotics Tech Challenge Nevada State Championships held in Reno.

All Carson City Democratic registered voters are invited to their caucus on Saturday, Feb. 24 at Eagle Valley Middle school.

In non-presidential years, we hold precinct caucuses to elect delegates to the county convention, who in turn elect delegates to the State Convention. Similarly we nominate county central committee members and state central committee members. Our local precinct caucuses are the bedrock for our Democratic Party.

Carson High School senior Cesia Enriquez is working to complete her Senior Project graduation requirement with the Carson City Sheriff’s Office 2018 CHS Seniors Academy, specifically designed for those seniors interested in making law enforcement their future career.

There is absolutely a little bit of everything this weekend. There’s somewhere to volunteer, somewhere to eat some fundraising pancakes, join in an Asian New Year Lion Dance Parade, Beer Crawl in downtown Carson City, and get your Zumba on. I think the eclectic mix of happenings is one of my favorite things about our corner of the world. Whether it’s the International Film Festival, the Vagina Monologues, or telescope viewing at the WNC Observatory: you can’t tell me there is nothing to do.

SATURDAY:

Join us for a 5-mile loop hike on a trail south of Genoa called Fay-Luther. This is a wonderful trail built by the Carson Valley Trails Association winding up the foothills of the western mountains for beautiful views to the east and up the Carson Valley.

All Lyon County registered Democrats are invited to attend the 2018 Precinct Caucus. All precincts will meet at Silver Stage High School, 3755 W. Spruce Ave., Silver Springs Feb 24.

Registration starts at 9:00AM, Call to Order at 10:00AM. Come participate in the organization of your party and help create a platform based on your local, state and national issues. Delegates to the county convention will be elected by those in attendance.

This week's edition of It's Your City features Linda Bellegray, chair of the Carson City International Film Festival to talk about this week's fifth annual event.

This edition of It's Your City features Kathy Bartosz of Sierra Nevada Forums which will hold its next forum tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. The topic is immigration law.

You can probably scratch ‘hitting the slopes’ off this weekend’s list of options, but you can hit the ‘hill’ instead: Prison Hill, to be exact. You’ll find the start and finish line for Ascent Runs’ ‘Love Can Be Cold’ 5 or 10K at the Prison Hill Southern Trailhead. If you’d rather crawl than run, Virginia City’s ‘Devil Made Me Do It’ Saloon Crawl might be for you. Find something special for your special someone at Artsy Fartsy’s annual Champagne and Jewelry Show or at the Valentine’s Craft Fair inside the Carson Mall.

Multiple veterinarians in Carson City are urging pet owners to vaccinate their dogs against canine influenza after confirmed cases have spread throughout the region, prompting some vets to offer walk-in vaccine clinics this weekend.