March

A public reception for emerging artist Allison Rasmussen is being hosted by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City on Saturday, March 3 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the McCormick House, 142 High Street, the residence for visiting artists with the Resident Artist Program.

The CTE program is preparing for the Wednesday, Feb. 28 Career Expo from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson High School. This event gives Carson City School District students and their parents a picture of the Career & Technical Education options at Carson High School.

The Senators will look to start their 2018 baseball season off on the right foot, as tryouts were held at Ron McNutt field Saturday in Carson City.

William Smith discovered his natural abilities as a teen in rural Wyoming and continued developing his skills throughout high school and college. After serving our country, he attended the California College of Arts and Crafts in Oakland CA for 2 years and deciding he didn’t have the temperament or discipline required for a successful career in commercial art, William went into Law Enforcement and was a guest cartoonist at the Daily Republic newspaper.

The Needham’s return to Carson City on Wednesday, March 7. Continuing a tradition of heartfelt music, The Needhams have released their latest work Fearless, which is already a favorite among Needham fans. Fearless is comprised of ten original songs. At this concert they will also be sharing their newest musical work with us.

Due to the cold and ugly weather the past couple of days, Court Appointed Special Advocates, also known as CASA, is again offering an information hour. Currently, there are over 100 children in the Carson City child welfare system. Less than 20 of those children are headed towards reunification with their parents.

The Carson City Band Association, Inc. will host its annual Wine and Silent Auction “Let’s Wine Together” fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion on March 9.

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 Nevada Artists Association has recently reopened their gallery following a complete remodel and is showing its new exhibit, "The Winter Show" which opened Sunday, Feb. 18 and will be on display through March 30.

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

On Saturday, March 17th Crawl to a Dozen of the downtown Bars! Let’s get ready to feel lucky with the luck of the Irish at the St. Patrick’s Day Beer Crawl! Your first beer mug and first pour are both FREE with a $15 entry fee! Every stamped Beer Crawl Passport receives a free entry into the drawing for a chance to win a home Brew Starter Kit & Growler on April 21, 2018.

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.

This morning, my thoughts were consumed by the idea of being the leader, the benevolent king or queen, or the alpha. The word alpha stuck in my head. I thought of the wolves and how an alpha wolf leads the pack, both from the back or the front.

All local veterans are cordially invited to participate in a fun three-day retreat at Veterans Healing Camp in Silver Springs, Nev. from March 25 through March 28. There will be abundant opportunities for fun, fellowship and healing. Spend quality time with other Vets who are willing to share their stories and provide assistance.

The Carson City, Storey County 4-H Program will offer a babysitting certification class March 26-30, 2018. These dates correspond with Carson City school district’s spring break and will give local participants the opportunity to be prepared sitters for the coming summer months.

The Capital City Community Band will be performing its annual “A Salute to Young Musicians” free concert on Sunday, March 4th at 3:00 p.m. in the amphitheater at the Bob Boldrick Theater of the Community Center, 851 East William Street, Carson City. Featured will be many well-known and beloved favorites.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension will hold the fourth annual Nevada Network of Fire Adapted Communities Conference next month in Reno.

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.

A free reception and artist talk by Reno photographer Paul Baker Prindle will be held Tuesday, Feb. 20 at the Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery in Carson City.

The reception starts at 5:30 p.m. and the artist talk at 6:15 p.m.

For nearly a decade, Baker Prindle has documented sites from California to New York that look extraordinarily ordinary, downright banal. Yet each of these places and their everyday landscapes has a horrific story to tell. Each photograph is of a location where gay men, lesbians and transgender individuals were murdered.

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.

The revitalization of the Downtown Carson City corridor will continue this spring with the construction of the Downtown Curry Streetscape Project.

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.

Hello fellow anglers, we now have another area in Nevada that is open to fishing. On Feb. 9, the Mason Valley Wildlife management area opened for the season.

The Nevada Artists Association (NAA) invites the public to the Grand Re-Opening of its gallery at 449 King Street in Carson City from 4-6 PM on Saturday, February 24. The event, which will include live music and refreshments, also marks the opening of the Winter Show, a judged show open to members and non-members alike.
The gallery, adjacent to the Brewery Arts Center complex, was refurbished during the winter and refreshed with new carpet, paint and lighting.

Eric Anthony Buhl was sentenced Thursday to life in prison for the March 2017 murder of a 2-year-old girl left in his care at a north Carson City home.

Come find items at our Four Season Bazaar to be held on March 17, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Something for Spring, Summer, Fall, Christmas as well as Valentines, St. Patrick, Easter, birthdays and other occasions gift needs. This Bazaar will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Family Church, 1202 Saliman Rd. Carson City, Next to Carson High School.

Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike to learn about the habitat along the Carson River, your drinking water, & the Carson Watershed!

Please wear sturdy shoes and meet us at Riverview Park: 600 Marsh Road on March 10th at 10:00am

CARSON CITY — University of Nevada Cooperative Extension and their Certified Master Gardeners offer free gardening classes in February and March. “Gardening in Nevada: The Bartley Ranch Series” is for anyone who wants to garden – those with big yards, small yards, or just patio or balcony space.

Whether you’re writing fiction or non-fiction, you can master the steps you need in order to write your book. Each month features an in-depth lesson on a critical writing skill. You are invited to enroll and participate in a variety of fun and informative lessons each month. 

Bring paper and pen, a laptop, or your favorite device for writing. There will be in-class writing practice and opportunities to share and discuss topics in a safe and friendly environment.

CARSON CITY — Reno photographer and history buff Neal Cobb has a unique perspective on Harolds Club, the iconic Reno casino that helped launch the modern age of gaming in Nevada.