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They play rough, but their hearts are in the right place.

On their sleeves.

The Silver State Vertical Drop is an annual ski competition and community fundraising event put on by the Silver State Hotshots, a Carson City-based wildfire suppression crew. Justin Cutler, the current captain of the Silver State Hotshots, began the event in 2008 and it has taken place each year, this year being the 9th consecutive.

Following damaging winds and flood waters in the Carson Valley that left power lines down and roads covered with standing water, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners has declared a state of emergency, the Douglas County Joint Information Center said in a press release Saturday.

If everything goes as planned, the sun will finally make an appearance. That’s good news for those running in the Carson High Safe and Sober 5K or in Ascent Runs’ Love Can Be Cold 5/10K at Prison Hill. If you’d rather avoid the mud, check out the Champagne and Jewelry Show inside the bigger better Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery. Chocolate lovers should head to the Plaza Hotel for the annual AAUW Feast of Chocolate. Keep reading and have a great weekend.

SATURDAY:

The Carson City Chamber of Commerce, community dignitaries, representatives from the Carson Mall and others gathered Wednesday night at the new Wild Horse Gallery and Decor store inside the Carson Mall.

For those who keep tabs on Nevada's wildlife, a frequently asked question during periods of heavy snowfall is – should we feed wildlife when winter limits their food availability?

There is something about Francisco Rodriguez that screams tenacity.

It could be the fact that he reminds me of a kinder, gentler Mickey Goldmill, the rough-edged, gravelly-voiced fictional manager of Rocky Balboa played superbly by actor Burgess Meredith. He never gave up believing in Balboa, even when Rocky had quit on himself.

Game wardens noted an alarming increase in illegally, sometimes mistakenly, killed waterfowl at the end of the waterfowl hunting season that closed on Jan. 29 at the Key Pittman and the Overton Wildlife Management Areas in Southern Nevada.

Area you ready for some football? North, south, east, west, or downtown: there’s a good time to be found: drink specials and football squares everywhere. If you couldn’t care less about the Patriot-Falcons match-up, then consider BINGO for CASI or bowling and some Valentine cookie decorating. Sundays also offer an early morning ride with Muscle Powered and some no-stress yoga. Keep reading for even more lazy day fun.

A year can pass very quickly. Just ask Samantha Byassee and Karrina Ferris, who were crowned Miss Carson City and Miss Carson City Outstanding Teen, respectively, in 2016.

One year later, the two reigning local titleholders in the Miss America organization turned their crowns over to the 2017 winners Saturday night on stage in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street in Carson City.

Patrons of the popular English-style brew pub occupying the historic St. Charles Hotel in downtown Carson City may have already noted the new sign hanging above the establishment that fronts North Carson Street and the new Bob McFadden Plaza.

Find something special for your Valentine at the Carson Mall's Arts and Crafts Fair February 11 and 12 from 10 am to 5 pm each day. Track events on facebook - Carson Mall. Call Trish for more information. 775-324-3473.

It’s a wine walking, Super Bowl weekend. You’ll find music and art on this list, but also a list of sports books and football parties. Fun for kids, adults, families, and friends awaits you in the area: it just depends on what you are in the mood for. Keep reading and have a great weekend!

SATURDAY:

• Free Youth Basketball Handling Clinic at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; open to all youth aged 6-18; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)

When Jeffery Pace moved his Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery out of the tiny cottage on West Telegraph Street last month, he selected a space close by for a reason.

"We are expanding, not moving," Pace had said.

The Frezzo family of Washoe Valley honored their son and brother Mike, who passed away from esophageal cancer in 2014, by presenting a naming gift to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada to establish the Mike Frezzo Tech Center for Club members ages 5 to 12.

Katie Leao, chief professional officer for the Club, said the Club’s tech lab had not been updated for over 8 years. The gift includes new furniture and 30 new Chromebook laptops, similar to those used by the Carson City School District.

Two days of performances with three shows in the mix will highlight Carson City Vagina Monologues 2017, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. and Feb. 11, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev – Operation Sierra Storm, the television meteorologists’ conference organized by the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, generated national attention and provided comprehensive media results for South Lake Tahoe’s historic snowfall.

Henry, a missing 7-year-old Yellow Lab/Rhodesian mix who ran off Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 near Airport Road and Arrowhead in Carson City was found safe Sunday.

Music is good for the soul and the Capital City Community Band is just what the doctor ordered. Grab the kids and head to the First Presbyterian Church for a free concert. Get in a bike ride before the wet weather returns: Muscle Powered leaves from Fremont Elementary School at 9 a.m. and also sponsors weekly hikes throughout town. If you’re interested in joining them, their potluck membership meeting this afternoon at the Brewery Arts Center is the perfect time to fill out a membership card.

SUNDAY:

Kunghei fatchoy, Carson City. Let’s welcome the year of the rooster and say goodbye to January. It’s never too late to get a jump on your New Year’s resolutions and the Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair at the Carson Mall will help you do just that. The Brewery Arts Center is proud to present a new concert series featuring the local bands we love: Locals Nightclub kicks off tonight with the Whitehats and a CD release party for Hick’ry Switch. Keep reading for a weekend full of fun options

SATURDAY: Chinese New Year

Mexico has long been regarded by American palates as the standard-bearer of Latin American cuisine. That's something Jose Escobar hopes to change with La Santaneca, a restaurant he opened in Carson City 21 months ago to honor the food of his native El Salvador.

Come join Kaia FIT for a FREE Super Bowl Community workout. Bring your friends and family, kids and spouses welcome too. Childcare will be available for children under six. Kids older than six will be able to participate in our workout. A $5 suggested donation for non-members will be donated to the Tumbleweeds Gymnastics Team.

The workout starts at 8:30am, at our Minden AND Carson locations. RSVP at our Facebook Events
Carson Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2179697465588588/
Minden Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1905835152980306/

Charles returns to Paris to reminisce about the life he led in Paris after it was liberated. He worked on "Stars and Stripes" when he met Marion and Helen.

General Admission $5; Senior/Student $3; Free to members. Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30PM; Film begins at 7PM

Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall 449 West King Street Carson City NV 89703

UPDATED: Due to inclement weather, all schools in the Carson City School District are on a 2-hour delay for Monday, as is Western Nevada College. Lyon County schools will be on a one hour delay. All schools in Douglas County will be closed, according to an announcement Monday morning on the district's website.

Perry and Starr Nixdorf, along with their staff, celebrated three years in business Saturday at Paradise Salon and Wellness Spa, 3430 Executive Pointe Way in Carson City, with a community wellness fair and blood drive.

With more than six inches on the ground already in places around Carson City, the area is about to get hit again with an even stronger winter storm very early Sunday morning through Monday morning.

As this storm system moves in, it makes it difficult for list-makers, such as myself. I cannot predict which of these events will be affected or cancelled because of the snow. The show must go on for the kids of Youth Theater Carson City. ‘The Lion King, Jr.’ is in its final weekend of performances.

The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is pleased to announce the return of the popular Forest Ranger-led snowshoe walks. The walks start this Saturday, Jan. 21, and will be offered every Saturday through March 18.

This week's edition of It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features Sharon Rosse, executive director of the Capital City Arts Initiative. Sharon discusses art happenings, shows, exhibitions, galleries, four local talks and more for residents to attend.

Are you yearning for a connection to God? Wonder what his eternal plan is for you?

Now Forming a Noahide spiritual Community prayer group and bible study, located in Carson City.

Noahides are caretakers of our precious planet earth and accepting responsibility for peace and oneness in our world as accepted by Adam and Noah and transmitted by Moses and his people throughout the ages.

We will be studying the seven Noahide historical biblical laws that God gave to all mankind.

Learn the knowledge and wisdom of God.