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Carson City outlines department closures, services available in response to coronavirus threat

Carson City officials are continuously monitoring the level of risk of COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) to the community. In close coordination with Carson City Health and Human Services, the City Manager’s Office along with City departments in an abundance of caution are coordinating the closure of some offices to take additional measures to slow the spread of respiratory viruses. As closures are announced please visit carson.org/covid19 for information and updates about government services.

Stewart Cultural Center and Museum closed to public due to COVID-19 concerns

The Stewart Indian School Cultural Center and Museum was closed to the public on Friday and will remain so for the foreseeable future in response to the coronavirus crisis.

CHS senior educates Carson City community on drug deactivation system

Carson High School senior and Partnership Carson City Community Prevention Coordinator Cruz Bulmer, 19, is spreading the word about the Deterra Drug Deactivation System.

CANCELLED: Carson City’s Arts, Tourism hosts national arts and economic policy expert

Event Date: 
March 17, 2020 (All day)
March 18, 2020 (All day)

This event has been cancelled due to coronavirus concerns.
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The Carson City Department of Arts & Culture in partnership with the Culture and Tourism Authority warmly welcome national arts data and policy specialist Randy Cohen to Carson City on March 17-18 for a series of presentations highlighting the positive impact of the arts to our local economies.

Carson City supervisors to tackle water rate hike, pot dispensary hours and Halloween calendar change

Event Date: 
March 5, 2020 - 8:30am

The next meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors will take place on Thursday, March 5, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 East William Street.

Items on the docket for the meeting include an increase in water rates, proposed marijuana dispensary changes in allowed operating hours, trick-or-treating a day before Halloween, and more.

Carson City TRIAD presents Scams Targeting Older Adults

Event Date: 
March 3, 2020 - 1:00pm

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Carson City Nevada Triad presents Scams Targeting Older Adults a presentation designed to educate you on the current trends in frauds and scams and learn how to not fall victim to their ploys. The event will take place in the Joshua Tree Room at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, Tuesday, March 3 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Feb. 12

Looking ahead to Wednesday, we can expect sunny skies and continued highs in the mid-50s. Midweek events include a Dayton chamber breakfast with the founder of the Desert Pigs cleanup nonprofit group. Plus there's the first of 5 days of Valentine-themed festivities that begins at Carson Mall; an open house at Bethlehem Lutheran School, a CASA information hour, a Carson City School District meeting regarding proposed middle school zone modification. Plus there's a yoga class, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and more.

Events around Carson City for Monday, Feb. 10

Heading into the first day of the work week, happenings around the capital city Monday include art and fitness activities, a luncheon highlighting presidential candidate Gov. Deval Patrick, a sunset walk at Washoe Lake State Park, a free Partnership Carson City Yoga class at the community center, a Valentine's blood drive, swing dance lessons at Carson Lanes and more.

Cab Calloway Orchestra, Feast of Chocolate, Artsy Fartsy jewelry show and more: Carson City region readies for weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Dozens of sweets are in store for Saturday. The American Association of University Women holds its 20th annual Feast of Chocolate at the Carson Plaza and Event Center. Artsy Fartsy Gallery hosts its 9th annual Jewelry and Chocolate Show with several new decorative pieces. To cap-off Saturday, the legendary Cab Calloway Orchestra makes its way to the capital city.

Deval Patrick campaign featured at Carson City's Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
February 10, 2020 - 11:30am

Matthew DeFalco, Nevada State Director of Deval for All, the presidential campaign of former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. This is the last in a series of lunch hour presentations by campaign representatives meant to give Democrats still undecided ahead of Nevada's precinct caucuses a chance to weigh the candidates' positions on a range of issues and ask probing questions on topics of special interest.

Carson City's Bethlehem Lutheran School open House is Wednesday

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Teacher with Students
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Event Date: 
February 12, 2020 - 5:30pm

Carson City's Bethlehem Lutheran Preschool and School, Grades K-8 Invite you to their Open House on Wednesday, February 12, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.

While touring our school and meeting our staff, you will be able to see Science & History projects, art work, and other
academic presentations. Join us! 1837 Mountain St, Carson City.

Extreme Places and Colonizing Space lecture at the Jack C. Davis Observatory

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Sat Feb 08 2020 .
February 7, 2020 - 6:00pm
Event Date: 
February 8, 2020 - 6:00pm

‘Colonizing Space,’ ‘Extreme Places’ Presentations at JCDO Accompany Mike Thomas to one-of-a-kind spots and outer space for the Northern Nevada lecturer’s opening presentations of 2020 at Jack C. Davis Observatory.

Thomas will talk about “Extreme Places” on Friday, Feb. 7 and “Colonizing Space” on Saturday, Feb. 8. other lectures are free to the public and begin at 6:30 p.m.; doors to the observatory open at 6 p.m.

Carson City student picked as Society for Range Management delegate at upcoming forum

Carson High School Senior Cade Crookshanks, 17, has been selected by the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management to participate in the High School Youth Forum, a SRM sponsored youth activity held jointly during the 73 Annual SRM meeting. The meeting will be held in Denver, Colo., Feb. 16-20, 2020.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 16

The first significant winter storm of 2020 will be blowing into the region Thursday afternoon, bringing gusty winds, heavy snow in the Sierra and 1-2 inches of snow possible in the lower valleys. Events lined up include a meeting of the Carson City Board of Supervisors, art showings, the kickoff of an After school Art 2020 program at the BAC, the 2020 Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library and more.

Carson City Board of Supervisors to hear report on inmate deaths at Carson City Jail

Event Date: 
January 16, 2020 - 8:30am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will host their next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

On the docket for discussion items include a report on deaths occurring at the Carson City Jail, a discussion about restricting religious use at the Brewery Arts Center, presentations of length of service awards, and more.

Carson City events for Monday, Jan. 6

Heading into Monday and moving forward to the first full week of 2020 we're looking at mostly sunny skies and a daytime high near 50. Activities lined include the Winter Reading Challenge at the Carson City Library, organizers of the Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign will give a presentation, art activities, plus a free yoga class at the Community Center and more. Read on for details.

Buttigieg campaign representatives to speak at Carson City Democratic luncheon

Event Date: 
January 6, 2020 - 11:30am

The Pete Buttigieg presidential campaign will be in the spotlight at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon. With so many candidates still in the race, these luncheons afford a valuable opportunity for Democrats still undecided ahead of next month's precinct caucuses to listen to presentations by campaign representatives and ask hard questions on specific issues.

UNR Extension offers no cost radon test kits, presentations to reduce lung cancer risks

RENO — January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 1 through Feb. 29. Radon test kits are available at Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at free presentations, statewide.

Ceremonies, holiday craft fairs and more: Carson City region set for Veterans Day weekend

Heading into the Veterans Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days. Events include live comedy, art and heater, multiple holiday craft fairs around Carson City and Carson Valley as well as several Veterans Day ceremonies and offers of gratitude to vets and active duty members of the U.S. military on Monday. Read on for details.

Joan of Arc, Jules Verne talks on tap at Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City

Event Date: 
November 8, 2019 - 6:30pm
November 9, 2019 - 6:30pm

Mike Thomas’ Lecture Series visits Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8-9 for presentations on a couple of remarkable people from France.

Happenings and events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 4

A warmup is in the forecast this week as we head into Monday, Nov. 4, 2019. Expect sunny skies with daytime highs in the upper 60s. But you'll want to bundle up after the sun sets as night time temperatures will be in the low 30s. Activities Monday include a lunch discussion with Nevada Appeal columnist Guy Farmer, the first of free Monday yoga classes offered through Partnership Carson City, art showings, West Coast swing dancing and more.

Free yoga series loosens up Mondays in Carson City

Event Date: 
November 4, 2019 - 5:15pm
November 11, 2019 - 5:15pm
November 18, 2019 - 5:15pm
November 25, 2019 - 5:15pm
December 2, 2019 - 5:15pm
December 9, 2019 - 5:15pm
December 16, 2019 - 5:15pm
December 23, 2019 - 5:15pm

Anyone is welcome to join Partnership Carson City for its free Wellness Yoga series, beginning Monday, Nov 4 at 5:15 p.m. for one hour at the Partnership office, 1925 N. Carson St.

“All ages, genders — absolutely anyone is encouraged to come and take a physical and mental break with us,” said Hannah McDonald, Executive Director of Partnership Carson City. “It’s a free, alternative way to take some time for yourself. We want participants to walk away achieving more mindfulness, to de-stress and manage pain and to experience an improved outlook.”

Nevada State Museum gears up for Dia de los Muertos celebration tonight, Saturday

Event Date: 
November 1, 2019 (All day)
November 2, 2019 (All day)

The Nevada State Museum in Carson City is gearing up for its 13th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, an all ages event with free admission to the entire museum!

Senator Square: Carson High School's Future Health Professionals winners named

The results of the Carson High Schol HOSA Future Health Professionals career display winners are in, and the 1st Place winners are Faith Luis and Ava Ponczoch, 2nd Place are Millie Arroyo and Julia Kaiser, and 3rd Place winners are Brooklyn Robertson and Nick Batien.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Oct. 17

Going into the final stretch of the work week Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 will bring cool conditions, a slight chance of rain and some sunshine. Activities around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, a Muscle Powered hike at Silver Saddle Ranch, a rally at the legislative building, modern western square dancing lessons, art showings, library activities and more. Enjoy the day.

Board of Supervisors to discuss potential new permanent RV community on Old Hot Springs Road

Event Date: 
October 17, 2019 - 8:30am

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will be hosting their upcoming meeting on Thursday, October 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

V&T train rides, pumpkin patch, Scandinavian festival, hikes, fundraisers and more: Carson City region set for eventful weekend

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the final V&T Railway train rides of the 2019 season, the 27th annual Carson City Pumpkin Patch at Seeliger Elementary School, fundraisers around town, coin press demonstrations at the Nevada State Museum, comedy at the Carson Nugget and more!

Historian to give talks on ‘Henry VIII,’ ‘Panama Canal’ at WNC's Carson City observatory

Event Date: 
October 11, 2019 - 6:30pm
October 12, 2019 - 6:30pm

Mike Thomas will step outside North America for his October presentations at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory in Carson City.

Senator Square: Carson High School graduate addresses National Honor Society members

National Honor Society held its induction ceremony Sept. 23 in the CHS Big Gym featuring guest speaker Ryan Costella a 2000 CHS graduate. Costella was an active member of NHS, and this fact influenced his desire to attend college at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA where he earned degrees in Political Science and English.

Events around Carson City for Thursday, Sept. 12

Heading into Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019, events around the capital city region include a morning hike at Lake Tahoe, a Healthy Communities meeting in Virginia City, a cross-country convoy of vintage military vehicles that will make a stopover at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, activities at the Carson City Library, book author presentations at the Nevada State Library and Archives and the Brewery Arts Center, food trucks at Mills Park and more. Enjoy the day.

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