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Two dogs that went missing a week ago were found safe, according to their owners. The shaggy white Spinoni Italiano dogs were found Friday.

On Wednesday the owners chartered a helicopter in their effort to find the dogs Mara and Adele who went missing after chasing rabbits in east Carson City.

Shop for Mom for Mother's Day at Fuji Park in Carson City on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Mother's Day Craft Fair. Exhibits feature plenty of shopping with all things aimed at what Mom likes. There will also be sign making workshops where you can choose your own colors, plus raffles, beauty and makeup vendors, jewelry, home decor and more. Follow the Facebook page here for more information.

Got kids? The Boys and Girls Club is where you want to be today for the Second Annual Early Childhood Expo. Curious George and Clifford the big red dog can’t wait to say hello. Take a trip out to the Dayton State Park to search for animal tracks and more with a park ranger. If you’re kid free today, then the Downtown Business Association Wine Walk is for you. The young and the young-at-heart will find something fun to do this weekend: just check out the whole list for your options and hit the town.

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The Second Annual Father-Daughter Dance is being held this year on April 8 from 6-9 p.m. at Carson High School. This is a community-wide event open to all ages of father-daughters.

Who are the people in your neighborhood? Head to the Carson City Downtown Business Association’s monthly wine walk and you’ll be surprised at how many of them you’ll find.

Whether they are helping pour wine, showing off their shop, or a bundled up part of the crowd, it’s one event that brings everyone together. Rain, snow, or shine the wine walk showcases our historic downtown and the great restaurants, shops, services, and watering holes to be found there.

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The Reno Aces and the University of Nevada Wolf Pack baseball team will play their annual exhibition game on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:05 p.m. at Aces Ballpark, the organizations announced today.

“As is the case every year since I have managed the Aces, I am really excited about our exhibition game against the Wolf Pack,” said Aces third-year manager Phil Nevin. “It's great for our players to prep for the season and it means Opening Day is near.”

A Carson City family chartered a private helicopter Wednesday to search for two shaggy white dogs missing since Friday night. The owners of the Spinoni Italiano dogs are Stacey and Lorne Belt. The dogs, Mara and Adele, escaped while the couple were walking.

RENO – The Reno Aces Baseball Club will hold their second annual “Ticketpalooza” event at Aces Ballpark, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 12, the official single-game ticket on-sale date.

As we are starting another year of Empty Bowls in Carson City, we wanted to take a minute and ask for help ... early on.
We are currently collecting bisquited, unglazed and undecorated handmade bowls. We are also seeking cone 6 white clay, kiln firings and other materials.

The Carson City Early Childhood Advisory will host the second annual free Early Childhood Expo Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.

The Early Childhood Expo is organized by the Carson City Early Childhood Advisory to provide a free community event to share early childhood information and resources in Carson City.

Grab the kids, your friends, whoever and take advantage of Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes. They’ll feed you and let you hit the lanes until noon. The sunshine is calling at Washoe Lake State Park where a guided hike to the Beach begins at 1 p.m. Carson City Symphony has something special in store in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center. Enjoy guest vocalist Madeline Eastman as they present something ‘On the Jazzy Side.’

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Whoa, there. In the blink of an eye we’ve reached the last few days of February. Grab hold of the present with something fun to do from the comprehensive list below, whether you’re looking for something family friendly or for adults only. Have a great weekend, Carson City.

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• Annual Community Rummage Sale at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (7am-3pm)

This Friday, 39 employers will be available at the Carson City Community Center to meet with potential employees seeking a wide variety of career opportunities.

Also available will be 17 important resource companies to provide needed assistance on how to obtain training and assistance in seeking the right job.

Ray Bonneville, a New Orleans-influenced guitarist/songwriter, will perform in Silver City on Sunday as part of a benefit for the Silver City School House.

Sunday fun includes the Carson Victory Roller’s My Bloody Valentine Scrimmage to benefit CASI and the Nevada Humane Society. Brides-to-be will want to check out the Fall in Love Bridal Festival at Genoa Lakes. Leave the kids at home for Nerdvana’s Adults Gaming Night: you must be 18 or older for this fun.

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• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Trish Mann and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

Got kids? Plenty of fun awaits. Start out at Dunkin Donuts for their Community Celebration complete with face painting and more. Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library will give them a chance to practice their reading skills with a non-judgmental furry friend. Celebrate the Asian New Year with crafts and music at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Take a look at the whole list for a weekend filled with activities for those young, old, and in-between.

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UPDATE 11:15AM: Carson City is experiencing minor, localized flooding, according to the city's Facebook page. Sandbags are available at Public Works Corporate Yard on Butti Way. Call 887-2355 if you need more information. As of 11:15 there were 14 NV Energy outages in Carson City with 253 customers without power. Douglas County has 16 outages with 165 customers without power. There is one outage in Lyon County with one customer without power.

You use them. Now's your chance to do your part and maintain them. Help keep the walkways and bike paths of Carson City beautiful and free of litter. This Saturday, Feb. 20 from 8-9 am, at Greenbelt Park, just north of Office Depot and PetSmart along the south end of Stewart Street, Muscle Powered will be holding a Trash Mob.

Organizers behind Taste of Downtown Carson City, a benefit for Advocates to End Domestic Violence, have made the official date official: Mark your calendars for July 23, 2016 for the 23rd annual Taste of Downtown.

Soul and funk supergroup Tower of Power will headline the 2016 Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for the Greenhouse Project in Carson City. The concert outside of Cafe at Adele’s, will be July 14. Ticket sales will be announced soon, said Adele’s owner Charlie Abowd via his Facebook page.

It’s Presidents Day weekend with a Valentine’s Day cherry on top. There is still time for some shopping if you’re looking for something for your special someone. Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery hosts its annual Champagne and Jewelry party Saturday and offers some amazing hand-crafted bling for your sweetheart. Carson Mall is another great bet for last minute gifts. Several crafters, vendors, and shops make it easy to find something unique. The annual Feast of Chocolate returns to the Plaza Event Center; raising funds for scholarships has never tasted so good.

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My goals are to: Improve communication between city government and citizens; and Help to solve the real problems that citizens are frustrated about.

Meeting members of the community on their terms will help build community confidence. For that reason I am personally available 6 days a week (excluding Sunday’s), to meet here at my office, or at a location of your choosing.

Government accountable to their citizens — constitutes one of the most important institutions of contemporary life.

Owning Real Estate is a great long-term investment idea. It’s just about the only investment that you get to write off part of the cost every year rather than waiting until you sell it. Currently, it usually takes 39 years to get to write off the entire cost (other than land). For most of us, that is longer than we will live.

A fireworks event that happened Saturday night at the Carson City Airport caught many by surprise, including Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong.

Are you ready for some football? Maybe you’re just a fan of the commercials. Either way, today is the big game between the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. Carson City will be hopping with gridiron parties, beverages and hot wings at bars, restaurants, and casinos. Start the day with a pancake breakfast at the Elks Club. For those who aren’t a pigskin fan, consider playing a few rounds of bingo to benefit the Carson Animal Shelter Initiative.

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Okay all you procrastinators, if you planned on making it to the Arlington Square Ice Rink, then today is your last chance. With a temperature around 50, it should be a perfect day to skate one last time. Show some Senator Pride tonight at the Community Center as 24 seniors compete for ‘Mr. Carson High.’ There’s a lot going on this weekend, so take a look at the list and go have some fun.

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Join your friends and neighbors downtown as more than 30 shops, restaurants, businesses, and organizations stock up on wine and goodies and throw open their doors for the Downtown Business Association Wine Walk. Valentine’s Day is just a week away, and this is the perfect opportunity to find a one of a kind gift for your one of a kind sweetheart. The day is predicted to be sunny around 50 degrees, so it won’t be anything we can’t handle. You'll have until 5 p.m. to hit as many stops as possible before the raffle begins.

The Nevada Day Store and Trading Post features many fine art Photographers and this Saturday we are showcasing some of “The Shadow and Light Photographers” beautiful work.

This group was started by Fine Art Photographer, Dennis Doyle on Facebook. It is giving photographers of every level a place where all can share their work and learn from one another. They post and share and when asked, constructive criticism is also given and appreciated.

Here is a little insight to these amazing talented Photographers.

What is a smart city, anyhow? And how smart is Carson City? A smart city represents the intersection of basic and emergency services with emerging technologies.
Join Sierra Nevada Forums on Tuesday, Feb. 9 for a look into the concept of smart cities and how communities are transforming.