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Brewery Arts Center is currently in the running to bring a 10 week live music series to Carson City during the Summer of 2017. With the Levitt AMP Carson City 2016 Award, the Brewery Arts Center was able to bring in such Nationally renowned groups as Mumbo Gumbo, Southern Drawl Band and SambaDa’, for FREE concerts for 10 straight Saturday nights and became the cornerstone of entertainment and family friendly activities all summer long.

Two men arrested Saturday in connection to an attempted armed robbery at a south Carson Street juice shop have been identified, each facing multiple charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

From flea markets, holiday craft fairs to movies and art exhibits, there's plenty of things to do and see around Carson City on this Sunday. Western Nevada Musical Theater take you ‘under the sea’ with a matinee performance of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Read on for what what else is happening.

SUNDAY:

I’m not trying to rush you, but the holidays season approaches. As such, the holiday craft fairs, bazaars, and bake sales have arrived. You may as well start looking at that gift list to see who would enjoy something one-of-a-kind and locally crafted. If not for gift giving, these fairs are an excellent way to find fun ways to decorate your home. Other than that, the weekend is kind of quiet, but you'll want take a look at the list and see what catches your fancy.

SATURDAY:

A heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who has served or is serving in our Armed Forces. Further thank yous go to their loved ones for the sacrifices they make. This Veterans’ Day several local and national businesses have some special offers for you: free food, drinks, and even pet adoptions. You’ll find them all listed here. It’s also a Friday, so Carson City has some fun packed into our little valley. Enjoy live music at Westside Pour House or Living the Good Life. It’s a DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

There is an excellent chance that your devices have already fallen back one hour, but not everything is digitally connected. Daylight savings time is done for the year, and hopefully you’ve enjoyed your extra hour of sleep. Do something good for yourself and enjoy Community Yoga at Comma Coffee or join in the weekly bike ride leaving from Fremont Elementary School this morning. Keep reading, and have a great day.

SUNDAY:

October is behind us and this November weekend kicks off the holiday season with craft fairs, art shows, and plenty of fun. Get a jump on those New Year’s resolutions by participating in the first of the ‘Be Bold, Run in the Cold’ 5 or 10K runs that Ascent Runs is sponsoring. Wine walk your way into autumn in our newly renovated downtown. Have a great weekend, Carson City, and keep reading for all of the local happenings.

SATURDAY:

Sandie La Nae presents a "Psychic Stone Class."

November 19, 2016
2:00 - 4:00 pm

An instructive and interactive course with Power Point presentations.

Learn about:
Women's and Men's Healing stones.
Stone Anecdotes.
Stone Therapy.
Ancient Remedies Using Stones.
Stones for Intuitive Abilities.
Stones for Musical Notes.

Space is limited so sign up is a must.
Register with Sandie La Nae: admin@sandiespsychicstones.com
or
Facebook: Sandie La Nae

Class fee: $20 per person.

Join us for this FREE educational seminar located in the Bristlecone Room at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center; 1600 Medical Parkway; Carson City from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Register early & be entered to WIN! A door prize will be raffled each lecture day.

Please join us at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute, located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV from 5:00pm to 7:00pm on Thursday, November 10, 2016. Guest speakers from 5-6pm are Syndi Skilling, RN, CDE and Susie Roaldson, RN, CDE discussing blood sugar monitoring, identifying patterns and keeping records. From 6-7pm will be John Sutton, DO, discussing diabetes diagnosis and progression. Please register at carsontahoe.com/wellness or for more information, contact (775) 445-8607.

Brewery Arts Center is now in the running to bring back the 10 week FREE live music series to Carson City once again during the Summer of 2017.

Sponsored by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a national foundation dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of America through free live music, Brewery Arts Center hopes to qualify as one of 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Grant Awards just as they did in 2016.

Whew. One more Halloween/Nevada Day weekend in the bag: now let’s start November off with a bang. Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos at Red’s Old 395 with the Modelo girls or check out the festivities at Western Nevada College that the Latino Outreach and Association of Latin American Students have planned. Travel back in time with the Carson Chamber Singers in Concert featuring Requiem for the Living and music of the Renaissance at the Shepherd of the Sierra Church. The popcorn is always free at the monthly Carson City Classic Cinema Club’s movie viewing.

After an action-packed Nevada Day Saturday, Sunday traditions carry on, such as the 35th Annual La Ka Lel Be Pow Wow at the Carson Colony gym. Take the kids up to Virginia City for one last chance to catch Thomas the Tank Engine at the V & T Depot. It may be a little rainy, but the show must go on at the NV Day Carnival and Festival at Mills Park.

SUNDAY:

Happy Birthday Nevada. My favorite holiday has arrived, and with it a mountain of fun to be had. Normally my weekend list is sorted by chronological start time, but for this one I will be separating out the downtown parade related activities for your ease. Keep reading and have a safe and wonderful weekend.

Parade Day Fun Stuff in Downtown Carson City:

• BAWN Pancake Breakfast Buffet at Red’s Old 395 (6am-10am; $6/$3 kids)

A 30-year-old Carson City man was arrested Tuesday in the 470 block of Clear Creek for felony suspicion of being a sex offender failing to register and warrants for failing to register in Lyon County, embezzlement and being a fugitive from justice, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

It may be a Monday, but it gets us closer to one of my favorite festivities: the Nevada Day Parade. The holidays come rolling along quickly after that. For those who need some help this Thanksgiving, you can sign up for a food basket at the Salvation Army. A Holiday Craft Show at Browsers Corner Bookstore will give you a head start on that gift list; consider a Friends of the Carson City Library Membership for your more bookish friends. The World Championship doesn’t begin until tomorrow, so get your sports fix with the Texans/Broncos match-up in tonight’s Monday Night Football game.

Breathe in some crisp autumn air and take in the beauty of the changing leaves as you accompany Muscle Powered on an early morning bike ride. Show off your favorite fur baby at Genoa Coffee and Candy’s Howl-O-Ween celebration. Stop by the Nevada State Railroad Museum for the last day of the Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch. Don’t stop now, keep reading for more great options.

SUNDAY:

Hold onto your broomstick, this weekend is bound to sweep you up in Halloween fun. First you’ll need a pumpkin. The Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to start. Take the costumed kids to a Trunk or Treat at Advantage Auto Works off Old Hot Springs Road courtesy of the members of Carson Cruise Meet and Greet. Team up with Mark Twain for a ghostly tour of our haunted downtown or you can choose a shorter tour that’s perfect for families. Keep reading, this is just the tip of the candy corn.

SATURDAY:

The Carson City District Attorney’s Office will host a friendly game of dodge ball it has dubbed "Dodge for the Cause" joining other community organizations to promote domestic violence awareness.

I’m usually a lover of sunny days, but right now I say bring on the rain. The moisture is a welcome help to our heroic firefighters in Lake Tahoe and Washoe Valley. Because of the wet weather and the recent fires, some activities have been postponed: most notably the Advocates to End Domestic Violence’s Annual Light After Dark Run. There are still plenty of things to occupy your time, but the weather may force more cancellations.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: today’s clue at http://www.nvdaytreasurehunt.com/

This edition of It's Your City with Cortney Bloomer features Sue Merriwether, Carson City Clerk-Recorder. The two discuss the upcoming election, registration deadlines, and early voting ballots. Tuesday, Oct. 18 is the last day to register to vote.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is offering a workshop on “Starting a Food Business in Nevada” with video conferencing of the event to be held at the Carson City Extension office. Attendees will learn key considerations to creating and selling food items, such as jellies, baked goods, pickles and frozen produce.

GENOA, Nev. – Do you believe in ghosts? Find out if Mormon Station is haunted during a real paranormal investigation. This unique experience includes a tour of the park, a light Dutch oven dinner and a haunting paranormal investigation under the light of the moon.

Are you thinking about buying a home soon?

Come to Lahonta Properties in Dayton on Thursday, November 3, 2016,at 6 pm to learn more about how to purchase a home in our area.

Lite refreshments will be provided.

• Learn how your credit score affects your interest rate AND
• How to get a free credit report.
• Do's and Don'ts during the buying process
• How you can get grant (Non-repayment required) money to assist with closing costs or downpayment assistance.
• Mortgage Tax Credit (MTC)
• Credit Repair programs
• The loan process and what documents you need to provide

Sundays are a great time for relaxing, but you’ve got some options around town just the same. Head out with Muscle Powered for their weekly bike ride. Try some inline skating and hockey at Marv Teixeira Pavilion. Get into the autumn mood at the Corley Ranch Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival. Warm your belly and your heart at the Douglas County Empty Bowls dinner this evening. See all the activities below.

SUNDAY:

Mental illness, substance abuse, and related tragedies such as suicide affect one in five people in the United States today according to research reported by the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

The weekend is here and you’ll find plenty to do in Carson City and the surrounding valleys. Run from zombies in Virginia City as the REDRUN obstacle race returns. Find the perfect pumpkin at the annual Seeliger Elementary Pumpkin Patch. The long-awaited Animal Shelter has been built and is now home to adoptable pets waiting for a home: take a tour at their open house after the 10 a.m. ribbon cutting. Keep reading and you’ll find a great way to enjoy the weekend.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Day Treasure Hunt: today’s clue at http://www.nvdaytreasurehunt.com/

Ron Wood Family Resource Center works with families in need of fresh diapers everyday. The cost of diapers is a struggle for many of our community members. Nicole Hembree and a community of concerned helpers decided to bring awareness to the diaper need for our babies and toddlers.

Support the Rock Steady Boxing Club for Parkinson's patients by participating in the Nevada Day Classic annual walk and fun run.

As the sun sets earlier and the nights get colder, we prepare for all things autumn. In Carson City that’s Nevada Day, but Halloween is just as beloved. Virginia City gets a jump on all things ghoulish with their annual REDRUN zombie obstacle course this weekend – go HERE to register or for more information. Take it easy today with some good food and live music at Living the Good Life or Glen Eagles. Jimmy G welcomes the late night crowd with karaoke.