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The Carson Lodge No. 1 of Free and Accepted Masons announces it is hosting the Third Annual Mason’s Charity Poker Tournament on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Carson Plaza Convention Center.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Masonic youth organizations: Carson High School scholarships, Rainbow Girls, Carson High School Safe Graduation and the preservation fund of the original V&T Railroad Depot.

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Ali Banister, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer for Carson City. The two talk about the treatment-based juvenile program, early intervention and how juvenile probation helps get kids back on track.

I’m hoping that April brings more than just showers. Not that I don’t love the spring flowers, but I’m really ready for some sunshine. Start off the month with a clean kitchen: let the Elks Club take care of breakfast. Grab your guitar, tambourine, ukulele, or vocal chords and join the A to Zen Music Jam. Head ‘North by Northwest’ at the Galaxy Theater. The classic thriller is on the big screen at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

SUNDAY:

It may be April’s Fools Day, but the fun going on around town is no joke. Get your blood pumping with the Carson Canyon Half Marathon (or Half/Half Marathon if you want something shorter.) It’s Wine Walk weekend, and with the sunny day you have no reason to stay home. The Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers want to ‘Give Our Regards to Broadway’ during their one weekend only production. There’s too much to mention in this short opening paragraph, so keep reading for all the great things our valley and sister valleys have to offer.

SATURDAY:

No time for fooling, it’s time for another wine walk: thanks to the Downtown Business Association. Every first Saturday over 30 shops, restaurants, businesses, and organizations stock up on wine and goodies and throw open their doors to the crowds of merry-makers. It's always a great reason to explore downtown. The festivities begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1, and you have until 5 p.m. to hit as many stops as possible before the raffle begins.

I am married to an immigrant. Among the many definitions that people apply to this word is "a person who comes into a new country".

The Nevada Department of Wildlife wants to remind sportsmen applying for the big game tag draw not to forget about specialty tags.

Come join us for a totally awesome night of dancing to your favorite tunes from the 1980s. We'll have DJ R-Styles and Father Get Down spinning all the best hits from the best decade on Saturday April 1st from 7pm-11pm.

Dust off those outfits from the back of your closet for a chance to win one of our giveaway theme prizes or a free drink! We'll have shutter shades, sunglasses, fingerless gloves, slap bracelets and jelly bracelets to go with your neon tops and acid-wash jeans.

We'll also have some great drink specials:

~ $2 16oz PBR
~ $2 Kamikaze Shots

The No. 42 has special significance to Reno resident Daniel Kimm, who wore that number on jerseys as a youth athlete in honor of his hero, legendary Brooklyn Dodger Jackie Robinson.

When I say the word challenge, how do you feel? Do you feel energized and ready to take it on? Do you feel afraid? Maybe you feel some other way? Challenge is a catalyst for change.

The weekend always rushes by too quickly. Slow it down with Community Yoga at Comma Coffee or join Muscle Powered on their weekly bike ride. Bingo is more than just a name-o at the Carson City Senior Center. Join in the fun and help raise funds for the Meals on Wheels Program. Theater lovers won’t want to miss ‘A Funny thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ at the CVIC Hall in Minden or ‘Bus Stop’ performed by the Proscenium Players at the Brewery Arts Center.

Here at your local Cooperative Extension office come learn about the sustainable, local, healthy living practices of growing and preserving your own food. Attend one or all eight program classes offered via videoconference to our Cooperative Extension office.

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Randy Gaa, secretary of the Carson City pedestrian, hiking and cycling nonprofit Muscle Powered.

The group promotes bicycle and pedestrian activities around Carson City. See the video below or go here.

Spring has sprung, but apparently Mother Nature didn’t get the memo. Join the Carson Victory Rollers at the Carson Mall and take part in an indoor wine walk and rummage sale. Help Hot Spot Yoga and Fitness for Life celebrate their grand opening with free classes, health vendors, a 5K run, and more. Hit the dance floor with the High Sierra Swing Dance Club; their monthly dance party is held in the Grand Ballroom of the Brewery Arts Center. Keep reading and learn what else is offered in Carson City and beyond this weekend.

SATURDAY:

The owners of L.A. Bakery broke ground this morning on their new expansion at the corner of Fleischmann and North Curry.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell helped owners Ali Arbabha and Leila Tavakoli turn the ceremonial shovel of dirt.

The new expansion will connect to the existing bakery on John Street and add additional seating and meeting space.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation is celebrating 100 years with historical photos and timeline posted on the Department’s website, as well as an invitation for Nevadans to share their state transportation memories.

The Reno Aces Baseball Club announced Tuesday a one-year local broadcast partnership extension with Reno’s My21TV, part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, INC. My21TV will remain the exclusive English-language broadcast home of the Reno Aces Baseball Club and air 14 Aces games throughout the season.

Gurf Morlix in Concert at the Silver City School House – Supports School House Community Center and Arts Programming

Thursday, April 13, 2017 - Silver City School House
Doors 6 pm, Show 7 pm
385 High St, Silver City, Nevada

$15-$25 Suggested Donation

RSVP REQUESTED

To RSVP and for information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/192357907923474/
or email: SilverCityLive@gmail.com

This concert supports the Silver City School House operations and music programming.

About Gurf Morlix

Gurf Morlix is touring in support of his new record The Soul and the Heal

Bet your bottom dollar that it will be a great weekend. Wild Horse Children’s Theater finishes up its spring production of ‘Annie, Jr: The Musical,’ so don’t miss your chance to catch these talented kids on stage. Muscle Powered will be out and about for their monthly Trash Mob and invite you to help clean up a little corner of our valley. The Annual Polar Plunge at Zephyr Cove is a brave way to help the Special Olympics raise money, and the costumes get wilder every year. Keep reading and enjoy the weather before the clouds return.

SATURDAY:

Trash Mobs are a grassroots community effort coordinated by Muscle Powered volunteers to keep the walkways and bike paths around Carson City free of littler. The one-hour events take place on the third Saturday of each month at various locations around town.

Growth happens.

Especially for a business that has made a habit of growing over the years.

But L.A. Bakery owners Ali and Leila Arbabha believe their restaurant's success is in their approach to growth.

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Darla Bayer, producer of the show and organizer of the annual Carson City Wide Short Film Competition.

There are dog parks, and then there are play spaces for man's best friend.

Dog Sports America in East Carson City is a place for your dog to play.

A second Dutch Bros. Coffee store has opened on East William Street Monday in a soft opening that precedes a March 19 grand opening event, franchise owners Andy and Jill Head said.

A soft open house for family and friends was held Friday evening at the all-new Shoe Tree Brewing Company, one day ahead of a public soft opening set for Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m., owners Jeff and Paul Young said Friday.

Start your St Paddy's Day right! Join us for a fun, casual trivia competition to see who knows the most! Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Must be 21 years of age or older to participate, so make sure to bring your ID.

Snacks, Prizes, Drinks, Fun! This event is sponsored by Carson City Sunset Rotary.

Here are the winning photos chosen by the Carson City Photo Club as February photos of the month. The theme for this month's photography competition was "Patterns/Texture."

With spring and summer around the corner, job opportunities have begun to sprout up around Carson City and Northern Nevada. Job seekers and students are encouraged to take advantage of a spring job fair planned for Friday, March 17 at the Carson City Community Center.

Carson City/Storey County Cooperative Extension’s popular babysitting certification class will return to the office conference room March 20th and 21st.

The class is offered each year during the Carson City schools’ spring break. Class will be held in the Carson City Cooperative Extension office conference room, suite 15, at 2621 Northgate Lane. Hours for the class will be from 9-Noon March 20th and 21st.

The class this year has been condensed to only two days; 3 hours each day. Students attending the class should be at least 12 years-of-age.

They may hit hard on the court, but the Carson Victory Rollers have a soft side, too.

"We're the sweethearts of the leagues around here," said CVR Events Coordinator Crystal Blackeye. "Sometimes they get into it with each other, but the other teams mended their ways because of us and became legit."