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Do you have arthritis, fibromyalgia, or similar aches and pains? Would your body prefer a gentle yoga practice? If so, this is the class for you!

Aerial Silks Class is now available in Carson City!

The class is held Fridays at 5:30 p.m. at Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio, located at 315 N. Carson Street in Carson City.

Cost is $15 per class. Both males and females ages six and up are welcome!

Please Register for class by calling 775-400-2952.

This is an amazing way to get a fun workout. You will gain muscle strength, tighten your center of balance, and increase your flexibility.

When Kellogg Community College (Battle Creek, Mich.) Lifelong Learning instructor Kevin Boyd arrived in Santa Rosa, Calif., last fall to teach a class on emergency preparedness, he had no idea he'd bear witness to the beginning stages of the most destructive wildfire in California history.

Okay. This is one of the hardest weekend lists I’ve ever had to do. This dump of snow has cancelled some events, but others are in full force. Best I can tell, St. Patrick’s Day parties are not deterred by a little snowfall. There will be no parade in Virginia City, but the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fest is on. Head to downtown Carson for more green beer, Irish music, and corned beef and cabbage than you’ll know what to do with.

SATURDAY: St. Patrick’s Day

I just don’t have it in me to make an Ides of March pun, but I guess I could take a stab at it. There isn’t really anything to be wary of today, so head out with abandon. Band students from all the Carson City schools, elementary on up, will get together this evening for a grand performance. Band-o-Rama will take place in the ‘big’ gymnasium at Carson High; get there early if you want a good seat. Learn more about the Court Appointed Special Advocates at their informational meeting; more volunteers are always appreciated.

~~Salsa Dancing Workshop~~
Friday March 30th, 2018
7-9 pm / $25 per person

This is a beginning level class for those who want to learn, be more comfortable or want to remember their Salsa! We will learn the basics, simple turns, and a fun combo that you will be able to use on the dance floor or in you family room! You will feel confident and more comfortable with these moves by the end of the night.
Please register for class! 775-400-2952

Located at Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio
315 N. Carson St.
Carson City, NV

Mikeala Asby, a Carson High School culinary arts student will receive a $1,000 college scholarship from the Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise for working at the Club’s 7th annual “Edible Pedal 100” bicycle ride.

The Nevada Board of Museums and History gave final approval Monday to list both the Wilhelm and William Lampe Ranch and the Louis and Elmer Stodieck Ranch in the Nevada State Register of Historic Places. The Nevada State Register is the State’s official list of places worthy of preservation.

This weekend may feel like it goes by a little quicker than usual, and it’s not your imagination. In the wee hours of Sunday morning we spring forward into Daylight Savings Time. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada is teaming up with NDOT and the Head Injury Association of N. NV for a Brain Safety Day and free bicycle helmet giveaway. Join up with our Parks and Recreation Department for a guided walk at Riverview Park. The Experimental Aircraft Association is holding a Young Eagles event today, so if your kid loves airplanes, you won’t want to miss it.

Branding and marketing can seem daunting for small farms and businesses. Western Nevada College (WNC) presents “The Bareknuckle Approach” to help farms and ranches learn the basics in an informal and entertaining ambience.

Calling all Brides. Come and join us for a day full of shopping, meeting the top wedding experts and finding everything on your list to do for the wedding of your dreams. Join us March 11th, 2018. 11 am to 4 pm at the Carson Mall - 1313 South Carson St. Carson City. Door prizes throughout the day! Please come to the registration table to make sure you get your Bridal gift for the first 50! We will have a map of all the mall coming soon to Facebook! Please Register at the North End of the mall by Get Nailed.

UPDATE: The Polar Plunge has been postponed and moved to Sunday, March 18 instead of St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, because of inclement weather.
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The Special Olympics of Northern California and Nevada is currently holding a fundraiser for children and adults with disabilities that will culminate in the Polar Plunge on Saturday, March 17, at Zephyr Cove at south shore Lake Tahoe in Douglas County.

Eagle Valley Middle School has an award-winning LEGO robotics team, and that extra-curricular falls firmly within the category of ‘STEAM.’ Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math in education is the focus of tonight’s ‘STEAM’ Night, chock-full of demonstrations, activities, experiments, and the aforementioned robots. Carson High’s more musically-inclined students can be found on the stage tonight at the Carson City Community Center for a Musical Theater and Choral Showcase. There’s even more on the menu for today, keep reading and learn all of your options.

A 19-year-old Carson City jail inmate was booked Monday on a felony warrant alleging sexual assault against a child under the age of 16, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

The Fourth Annual Early Childhood Expo scheduled for Saturday, March 3 at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada has been canceled because of expected inclement weather, Carson City School District Public Information Officer Dan Davis said.

I’m going to apologize right now. I can’t anticipate what this storm system will throw at us, so some of these planned events could get cancelled. One event that is never afraid of Mother Nature is the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk. Come rain, shine, or blizzard, you’ll find can sip, stroll, and discover starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Carson Hot Springs aren’t afraid of a little snow, and a special visit from Megan the Mermaid will make the icy hot experience more memorable. Keep reading to see what this slushy weekend has to offer.

SATURDAY:

Some light snowfall arrived in Carson City early Thursday evening, dropping temperatures and bringing some accumulation along the foothill roadways by commute time.

The Carson City School District is asking parents to mark their calendars for Monday, March 5, to register children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2018, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2018-2019 school year.

A 19-year-old Carson City woman was arrested early Saturday in the 3100 block of S. Edmonds Drive for suspicion of felony hit and run causing injury, driving under the influence first offense and minor consuming alcohol, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

DAYTON, Nev. — Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties' free cooking class and dinner is on February 26th at 5:30pm at the Dayton Community Center at 170 Pike Street. This month, the focus is on ‘Boosting Moods With Foods.’

February is coming to a close, and we’ve got the chance at a nice weekend. Explore a new trail with Muscle Powered as they take on the Fay-Luther Trail south of Genoa. If you’re in a theater kind of mood, catch the Proscenium Players’ production of ‘Love Letters.’ See what the Nevada Artists Association has been up to during their Grand Re-opening and Winter Art Show Reception this afternoon. Read on and see what options the weekend brings.

SATURDAY:    

• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free) 

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.

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

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is offering class on “Indian Cooking” in Reno, which is open to the public.

All are welcome to sign-up for “Indian Cooking” (FB124C/24972), four sessions class taught from 06-00 to 07-30 pm on Tuesdays, starting February 20, at Damonte Ranch High School, Room 117 (CA), 10500 Rio Wrangler Parkway, Reno 89521. Tuition is $79 plus a $20 materials cost.

Besides other things, this class will also teach Chicken Tikka Masala, reportedly one of the United Kingdom's most popular dishes; and Halwa, a favorite dessert in India and other countries.

There is absolutely a little bit of everything this weekend. There’s somewhere to volunteer, somewhere to eat some fundraising pancakes, join in an Asian New Year Lion Dance Parade, Beer Crawl in downtown Carson City, and get your Zumba on. I think the eclectic mix of happenings is one of my favorite things about our corner of the world. Whether it’s the International Film Festival, the Vagina Monologues, or telescope viewing at the WNC Observatory: you can’t tell me there is nothing to do.

SATURDAY:

A 37-year-old Gardnerville man was arrested early Friday morning for misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, driving without a valid license, no vehicle insurance, no registration certificate and open container in vehicle, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 27-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly attacking his girlfriend’s father, sending him to the hospital for injuries to his face and forehead, a Carson City Sheriff’s deputy said.

You can probably scratch ‘hitting the slopes’ off this weekend’s list of options, but you can hit the ‘hill’ instead: Prison Hill, to be exact. You’ll find the start and finish line for Ascent Runs’ ‘Love Can Be Cold’ 5 or 10K at the Prison Hill Southern Trailhead. If you’d rather crawl than run, Virginia City’s ‘Devil Made Me Do It’ Saloon Crawl might be for you. Find something special for your special someone at Artsy Fartsy’s annual Champagne and Jewelry Show or at the Valentine’s Craft Fair inside the Carson Mall.

Carson City Parks and Recreation is stepping up to the plate with pizza and a movie if you are looking for a way to get out without the kids in tow. You’ll want to register for Parent’s Night Out before all the spaces are filled. Hit the town and discover what new restaurants have popped up this last year. Enjoy live music at Living the Good Life, Bela Vita Bistro, or at the historic Genoa Bar. Teens are welcome at the Boys and Girls Club for a night of dancing, music, and a chance at raffle prizes.

FRIDAY, Feb. 9: Things to do in Carson City

Carson City sheriff’s detectives who have been investigating a rash of recent commercial burglaries made arrests at a Condor Circle home Wednesday with two of the suspects linked to the crimes.