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An 18-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday evening at 6:10 p.m. in the 900 block of East Musser Street for suspicion of misdemeanor embezzlement, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

The public is warmly invited to join guest Chef Cynthia Kroon for a healthy cooking demonstration, followed by dinner, on Monday Feb. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Community Center, 170 Pike Street.

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:

I just keep telling myself that the spring flowers will be amazing this year, but honestly, I’m growing weary of all this rain. Several of our hiking and bike trails have been affected, the sports fields are a muddy mess, and we are still in danger of more flooding.

5K Snowshoe Walk/Run at Camp Richardson Resort on Sun. Feb. 26, 2017
First time snowshoers and walkers encouraged. Free use of snowshoes for those who don't have them. The earlier you sign up the more you save. Check out: www.tahoemtnmilers.org for more info and to register. It's a party in the snow!

UPDATE 4:26PM: The Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City and the Carson Kids Club at the Community Center, 851 East William Street, will open their doors Tuesday to children who are members and non-members.

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.

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)

A Dayton man was arrested Wednesday for felony warrants alleging sexual assault of a child and lewdness with a child under age of 16, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Ross Stores, Inc. announced that it is partnering with Boys and Girls Clubs of America with a four-week program called, “Help Local Kids Learn.” Beginning Saturday, Feb. 4, customers in Carson City can make a monetary contribution at their local Ross Dress for Less location during checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada this February.

Representatives from Save Mart Stores in Carson City delivered checks Wednesday morning to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center (RWFRC), the proceeds of which had been collected from the company's GIVE.SHARE.CARE food-sharing program.

A 57-year-old Carson City man was arrested Sunday and faces multiple charges including burglary, preventing a victim from reporting a crime and domestic battery, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

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

A 48-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday for two counts assault with a deadly weapon and other charges after allegedly threatening adults and a toddler with a pick axe, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Please join us for this 5-week course which begins on Wednesday, February 1, from 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in our Valley View Room located at 1600 Medical Parkway; Carson City, Nevada. This is a revolutionary program that can help you create a healthy relationship with food, mind and body. Through these groundbreaking classes, you can make peace with food, free yourself from chronic dieting, and rediscover the pleasures of eating. Classes are $20. To register visit www.carsontahoe.com/wellness or call (775)445-5169.

Registration is open for the Northern Nevada Wildfire Awareness Multi-hour Trail Event hosted by University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Living With Fire Program in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management and Desert Sky Adventures. All proceeds from the race will be donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.

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.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Builders Alliance, the state-wide association representing more than 700 member companies in all facets of construction, is hosting its annual dinner at The Grove in Reno Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. The Alliance will host its annual meeting in Las Vegas at Sierra Gold at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

A FREE U.S. CITIZENSHIP STUDY CLASS IS BEING OFFERED BY THE ESL IN-HOME PROGRAM OF NORTHERN NEVADA.
DATE/TIME: FEB. 4, 2017 FOR 12 WEEKS, EVERY SATURDAY AT 2:00-4:00PM
LOCATION : CARSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY, 900 N. ROOP STREET, CARSON CITY
TO REGISTER: CALL 775-888-2021
ALL MATERIAL IS PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE.

Beginning Beekeepers Workshop: Is beekeeping on your bucket list? Need help getting started?

A one-day workshop for beginning beekeepers will be held on Saturday, Jan. 28 at the Jeanne Dini Cultural Center in Yerington.

Wintery Sundays are almost asking for hot chocolate and ice skating. Head down to Carson Lanes for their Bowling ‘Golf’ Tournament and see how well you can maneuver 18 lanes with varying oil patterns. Classic movie lovers are in for a treat as Galaxy Theater offers two viewings of the 1952 favorite, ‘Singing in the Rain.’ Grab some friends or your special someone for ‘Bostyx’ featuring David Victor formerly of Boston. You’ll find this great concert in the Performance Hall at the Brewery Arts Center.

SUNDAY:

The snow has finally stopped falling and now it’s time to go play in it. What’s on your weekend fun list: snowmen and skiing or a toasty fire with a good book? If you need some help deciding, check out my list below. You’ll find great live music, including some special concerts at the Brewery Arts Center, karaoke for those over 21, and the opening weekend performances of ‘The Lion King, Jr.’ Keep reading and go have some fun.

SATURDAY:

Winter is the time for farmers and ranchers to repair, replace and update farm equipment.
To facilitate these tasks, Western Nevada College Specialty Crop Institute, in collaboration with the University of Nevada, Reno Desert Farming Initiative, will offer a Small Farm Equipment Workshop on Friday, Jan. 20.

The workshop runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Desert Farming Initiative, 920 Valley Road, in Reno. Cost is $20 for those registering by Friday Jan. 13 and $25 afterward.

Coming Jan. 14 to Western Nevada College (WNC) is a series of proven methods which reduce college costs and get graduates a university degree in as few as two years.

A series of ten weekly classes is aimed toward college-bound high school juniors and seniors and their parents, as well as adults looking for career advancement.

Susan Clemons of Carson City is the winner of an LG 55-inch Smart Television — a $597 value — from FoodMaxx during its online sweepstakes that ended Dec. 27, said FoodMaxx Public Affairs Manager Nannette Miranda.

How adventurous are you? Ascent Runs continues their Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series with a five or ten kilometer run starting at Centennial Park. If you’d like a less strenuous outdoor activity, then the Downtown Business Association’s monthly Wine Walk is a perfect choice. The wine walk is a rain, snow, or shine event, so bring an umbrella. For more happenings around the Carson City area and her sister valleys, keep reading and have a safe weekend.

SATURDAY:

Please join us on February 11th at 10:00a.m. for the seventh annual Carson High Safe Grad - Safe & Sober 5K Run/Walk. This event is organized by volunteers of the Carson High Safe Grad Booster and will be held, once again, at the CHS Track/Field.

A 37-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday on multiple charges following two hit and run crashes that caused damage to a vehicle near a daycare center and an office building on North Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

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*Registration is Required*
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