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With an innovative camp curriculum developed from the country that invented soccer — and a team of coaches who grew up eating, drinking and breathing the sport — Challenger Sports is bringing young players throughout the United States and Canada an up close and personal opportunity to experience the sport closest to Britain’s heart.

The changing of the monthly guard is happening. The first of May is Sunday and Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Music, theater, sports, shopping and more will be abundant in the valley this weekend, so make sure to take a good look at this weekend’s list for all of your fun options.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bill Migan and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)

We know better than trying to predict springtime weather in the Sierra foothills. A new wave of showers is expected Monday, but it could show up whenever it likes. Rain or shine, Earth Day in Reno’s Idlewild Park is always fun and informative. See Marlon Brando on the big screen as Galaxy Theater offers two showings of ‘On the Waterfront.’ The Carson City Symphony welcomes guest soloist, Albert Lee, to the stage during today’s Spring Fling Concert.

SUNDAY:

Into every life a little rain must fall, and we just got plenty. The tulips and lilac blooming around town will be pleased. Unfortunately, it could make for soggy feet if you’ve got any outdoor activities planned. Lucky for us, plenty of fun can be found indoors. Hit the Carson Mall for Cowgirls and Lipstick or learn about rare coins at the Nevada State Museum. Meet author Joe Crowley at Browsers' Corner Book Store or read to therapy dogs at the Carson City Library. There's something for everyone on this list, so take a look and have a great weekend, Carson City.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada hosts its annual Kick-Off to Summer event at the Carson City Club House located at 1870 Russell Way in Carson City from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 30.

The event includes food, games, prizes and more, along with mandatory orientation sessions for parents whose children will be registered to attend the club throughout the summer and the 2016-17 school year.

The San Francisco Giants have come to Carson City. A new youth community baseball program with the backing of a Major League Baseball club opened for sign-ups earlier this month in the Nevada state capital.

The Junior Giants community league, run by the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department, is sponsored by the San Francisco Giants Community Fund, a charitable outreach of the professional sports franchise.

Helping businesses and other organizations make the best use of social media will be the focus of the Carson City Visitors Bureau’s third annual Social Media in Tourism Symposium on Friday and Saturday at the Brewery Arts Center.

Do you or someone you know suffer with Type II Diabetes? Have you been taking medication for your condition, but keep getting worse over time? Do you lack energy to do the things you love? Are you ready to take control of your health and get your life back?

Since the early 1980s, May has been a month for celebrating historic preservation and archaeology in Nevada. This year, the theme acknowledges the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, which helps to stabilize neighborhoods and downtowns, contributes to public education, attracts investment, creates jobs, generates tax revenues, supports small business and affordable housing, and powers Nevada’s heritage tourism industry.

You've heard about it... You've done it... Or maybe you've always thought about doing it! Now is your chance to do it again or for the first time!
Escape From Prison Hill Half Marathon, 10k, and 5K at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.

Sunday is fun day. Get ready for springtime flowers with the Anniversary Sale at Greenhouse Garden Center. If you can’t wait for your own flora to grow, join a ranger at Washoe Lake State Park during their Wildflower Walk to the Deadman’s Creek gazebo. Let the little ones burn off some energy at the Carson Car Center’s Grand Opening: free hot dogs, hamburgers, and a bounce house make for a fun time.

SUNDAY:

After that cold snap earlier this week, it’s time to go enjoy the sunshine. Spend the afternoon cheering on the WNC Wildcats as they take on Salt Lake Community College. You’ll find the softball double-header at Livermore Sports Complex off Edmonds; baseball is played at the Harvey Field at Western Nevada College. Take a look at the weekend summary for all the fun stuff this valley has to offer.

SATURDAY:

Join Sutton Hague Law Corporation for a discussion regarding social media and how it impacts the workplace, including off-duty use of social media. This informative webinar for Human Resource and Business Professionals will be presented by attorneys Jared Hague and Charity Felts of Sutton Hague Law Corporation.
Date: May 4th, 2016
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Cost: $45 per line
Register Online: http://suttonhague.com/events
Call: (775)284-2770

This six-week program for women of all ages will be offered at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV. Whether you're looking to improve your sexual function, increase bladder and bowel control or help prevent the need for future surgeries, register or call (7750 445-5169 for further information.
Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 11:30am-12:30pm beginning May 16th.

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International experts will join with local seismologists in a public forum this month to inform the region on the dangers and probabilities of devastating earthquakes, and how to recover economically as a region.

Contrary to the general public perception, the California-Nevada border region is at risk for large, magnitude 7-plus earthquakes striking the greater Reno-Tahoe region. In a magnitude 6 earthquake, according to FEMA estimates, the region could suffer billions of dollars in damage: $1.9 billion in the Reno/Sparks area and $590 million in the Stateline area.

Sundays can be lazy, but with this list of things to do, they needn’t be. BMX Racing has returned for the season and can be found at the Livermore Sports Complex off Edmonds. Fall down the rabbit hole and find yourself at the Community Center for the matinee of Alice in Wonderland Jr. Check out Children’s Day on the Comstock in Virginia City for food and family fun.

SUNDAY:

• National Library Week

What a wonderful community we live in. Music, theater, hiking, biking, wining, dining, walking, TED-talking, animal loving, state governing, and so much more are available in our valley. The days are getting longer and there is so much in store for us in the coming weeks and months as we journey into summer. Take a good gander at my list of what’s going on in the Carson City area. It is always arranged chronologically by start time.

SATURDAY:

Please join us for a Carson City show and shine befitting the Autism Coalition of Nevada. The event is Saturday, May 21 at Johnny Rockets, 4600 Snyder Avenue. Pre-registration is now underway.

An inmate at Carson City Jail and a suspect in a burglary case were each booked on gross misdemeanor charges of conspiracy to commit burglary after they allegedly plotted to burglarize a Menlo Drive residence, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Let someone else take care of Sunday breakfast. The Elks Club throws open its doors for their monthly pancake breakfast which runs today, Sunday, until 11 a.m.
Challenge someone to a mini tournament during Carson Lanes Breakfast and Bowl. You will not want to miss this month’s CASI Bingo day at the Senior Center. Someone will walk away with $1000. Let the Tibetan Monks teach you inner-peace at the Brewery Arts Center. Two workshops today are offered as part of the Sacred Arts of Tibet Tour.

SUNDAY:

Substitute teachers can learn tips to create a better learning environment for themselves and their students through a Saturday class offered at Western Nevada College Carson City Campus on April 9.
Management Methods for Substitute Teachers (EPD 276) meets from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will be taught by Lori Magnante.

This beautiful weather is no April Fool’s joke, so get out and enjoy the sunshine. Ascent Runs begins their half marathon series today with a race through Carson Canyons, and it is sure to get your heart pumping. The Downtown Business Association wants to see you at today’s wine walk. Once you’re around Telegraph Street, you’ll see some throwbacks from a by-gone era courtesy of Naughty Tea Mistresses, the First Nevada Cavalry, and more.

SATURDAY:

• Rummage Sale at St. Paul’s Lutheran Family: 1201 N. Saliman Road. (8am-1:30pm)

A Fallon man was arrested Thursday on multiple felony charges after a traffic stop in the area of Stanton and Woodside Drive, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Sierra Chapter 403 Experimental Aircraft Association will host a Build-A-Plane project for students interested in aviation. The program is in conjunction with the chapter's Young Eagle program which promotes aviation through volunteer introductory flights for children ages 8-17.

Please register for this 5 week, hour long course. This revolutionary program can help you create a healthy relationship with food, mind and body. Make peace with food, free yourself from chronic dieting, and rediscover the pleasures of eating. Classes begin on 4/14/2016 thru 5/12/2016 at the Carson Tahoe Health & Wellness Institute located at 1470 Medical Parkway, Suite 250; Carson City, NV. Contact (775) 445-5169 for further information.

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Students can learn coding and 3-D modeling at a camp offered at the Carson City Library over spring break next week. Sixth- through eighth-graders can attend the Tuesday camp while a camp for fourth- and fifth-graders will be held Thursday. Both camps will run 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Digitorium. Breakfast and lunch will be provided both days.

There will be a free spring break babysitting class offered by the Carson City and Storey County Cooperative Extension. This class is offered to local middle school and high school youth and will be held March 28 through April 1.
The class will be held at the Cooperative Extension Office, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 12. To register, call (775) 887-2252.

Happy Thursday, Carson City. Spring break begins today and the sunny afternoon will probably be perfect for some kite-flying. School’s out, but the learning continues at the Nevada State Museum. This month’s installment of the Francis Humphrey Lecture Series focuses on the history of the U.S.S. Nevada. Music is a great way to slip into the weekend: check out the offerings at Living the Good Life, Glen Eagles, or Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

The spring thaw has arrived, and my event list is getting longer. Carson City has some fun stuff happening this weekend, so please take a look. If you haven’t made it to see Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s production of Disney’s The Aristocats, Kids, or the Carson High spring musical, ‘Kiss Me, Kate.’ what are you waiting for? Keep your eyes peeled for Girl Scouts, this is the last weekend of cookie sales.

SATURDAY:

The first-ever symposium on the uses of aerial robotics systems and autonomous vehicles for emergency first responders is being hosted by the University of Nevada, Reno April 6-8.