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A Carson City jail inmate who allegedly consumed hand sanitizer, was booked Saturday on suspicion of gross misdemeanor assault on a police officer and resisting after he charged at jail staff in which a taser was used to stop him, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

All children who turned 5 years old by Sept. 30, 2016 can register for Kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year with Carson City School District. Contact your neighborhood school:

LOCAL SCHOOL LAUNCHES NEW HEALTH-BASED FUND RAISING EFFORT
Students to get fit, then douse themselves in color!

The students, families, and friends of Mark Twain Elementary School will walk, jog, and run their way toward a healthier life while raising funds for their school. The My School Color Run program aims to go beyond traditional fund raising. Rather than sell goods, this program aims to engage the entire student body in a fitness initiative that will instill a life-long healthy way of living.

The Good Shepard Wesleyan Church is hosting CAMP Awesome! for 3 consecutive nights from March 21st to the 23rd. Free for sll 1st-5th graders, attendees will receive a t-shirt and dinner and participate in games and rallies. To register click here.

Carson High School students will soon register for next year’s classes and will now have a new choice in the schedule as CHS’s Career and Technical Education program begins offering a new manufacturing technologies course of study in the 2016-2017 school year.

St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and the celebrations have begun. The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada has crafts and Irish dancers. Carson Lanes is hosting their annual Pot of Gold Tournament. The Downtown Reno Leprechaun Crawl is always a crazy time. Take a look at this weekend summary to find the fun for miles around.

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Are you ready to “Paint your World Purple?” As a Team Captain or a Team Member in the Relay for Life, there are many things one can do to participate and create excitement about the upcoming Relay for Life on May 21. The Carson City Relay committee will hold a “Team Captain Experience” at the Carson City Sheriff’s Department on March 19 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Affairs of the Vine has partnered with the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa to bring the 10th Annual Cabernet Shootout and Cabernet Cabaret Gala to the high country of the Sierra and the spectacular Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno on Sunday, March 13.

Let someone else take care of Sunday breakfast. The Elks Club’s monthly pancake breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m., but they’ll start serving bloody marys at 7 a.m. if you need some hair of the dog. Go for a strike at Carson Lanes with their Breakfast and Bowl special. The Capital City Community Band welcomes area elementary school choirs onstage during today’s free concert, A Salute to Young Musicians, at the Community Center.

SUNDAY:

Got kids? The Boys and Girls Club is where you want to be today for the Second Annual Early Childhood Expo. Curious George and Clifford the big red dog can’t wait to say hello. Take a trip out to the Dayton State Park to search for animal tracks and more with a park ranger. If you’re kid free today, then the Downtown Business Association Wine Walk is for you. The young and the young-at-heart will find something fun to do this weekend: just check out the whole list for your options and hit the town.

SATURDAY:

Experience the Basics of the Native American philosophy called the Medicine Wheel...

* The Sacred Fours - Directions / Elements / Seasons / Kingdoms

* The Spiritual Purpose of each Direction...and how You can integrate these Lessons into your Life

* Meditation for Grounding & Centering your SELF within the Wheel

$100 for All classes or $40 Individually

About: Rev. Lucie King has been assisting others in Celebrating Life since 1970. She is a beloved coach, healer and elder.
Website: www.center2celebrate.com
Email: tahoebless@gmail.com

Grab the kids, your friends, whoever and take advantage of Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes. They’ll feed you and let you hit the lanes until noon. The sunshine is calling at Washoe Lake State Park where a guided hike to the Beach begins at 1 p.m. Carson City Symphony has something special in store in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center. Enjoy guest vocalist Madeline Eastman as they present something ‘On the Jazzy Side.’

SUNDAY:

A 34-year-old Stagecoach woman was arrested Thursday in the 2000 block of East William Street on felony suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, gross misdemeanor possession of a dangerous drug without a prescription and possession of a controlled substance, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Whoa, there. In the blink of an eye we’ve reached the last few days of February. Grab hold of the present with something fun to do from the comprehensive list below, whether you’re looking for something family friendly or for adults only. Have a great weekend, Carson City.

SATURDAY:

• Annual Community Rummage Sale at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (7am-3pm)

Nevada’s rural tourism professionals will gather April 13-15 in Laughlin for the annual Rural Roundup conference, Lt. Gov. and Nevada Commission on Tourism Chairman Mark Hutchison announced Wednesday.

Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) is now accepting enrollees in their Tough Mudder Training Program. Anyone interested in obstacle course and endurance fitness events are invited to participate. Program starts Tuesday, March 14, 2016.

Sunday fun includes the Carson Victory Roller’s My Bloody Valentine Scrimmage to benefit CASI and the Nevada Humane Society. Brides-to-be will want to check out the Fall in Love Bridal Festival at Genoa Lakes. Leave the kids at home for Nerdvana’s Adults Gaming Night: you must be 18 or older for this fun.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Trish Mann and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

It's not too late to join in the Democratic caucus today and make your voice heard. Voters can register at the door. Check your caucus location and get more information Here.

A 47-year-old Carson City man was arrested for felony domestic battery with strangulation Thursday at 10:56 p.m. in the 1300 block of North Carson Street, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Got kids? Plenty of fun awaits. Start out at Dunkin Donuts for their Community Celebration complete with face painting and more. Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library will give them a chance to practice their reading skills with a non-judgmental furry friend. Celebrate the Asian New Year with crafts and music at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Take a look at the whole list for a weekend filled with activities for those young, old, and in-between.

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Physics Professor Tom Herring, right, and Lab Assistant Jordan Dargert teach high school students about science at Western Nevada College in Carson City, Nev. on Friday, Feb. 19, 2016.
More than 200 seniors from Carson, Douglas, Yerington, Smith, Dayton, Aspire, Silver Stage and Sierra Lutheran high schools toured the campus over the past two weeks to learn about curriculum and apply for admissions. Admission for the 2016 academic year is now open online at wnc.edu.

A new and long awaited 2,000-acre rail center and industrial park development is going forward in Lyon and Churchill counties, officials tied to the project announced Thursday.

The Gateway Commerce Center project will be built near Hazen, Nev. on U.S. Highway 50 Alternate, according to a joint announcement by Northern Nevada Development Authority, Gateway Commerce Center LLC and Watco Companies, LLC.

Spots are still available for the Manufacturing Technician Level 1 certification training course being offered at the Carson City Library beginning 9:30 a.m. Sunday.

The course will give students the training and certifications necessary to become eligible for entry-level manufacturing jobs, like Tesla, Panasonic and Switch.
To register, visit NevadasWorkingCapital.com under the registration calendar. For more information, call Jim Klipp at (775) 283-7555.

Become a member of the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Learn how to prepare yourself and your family for disaster. Upon certification you may register to become a member of the Community Emergency Response Team. To enroll please call the Carson City Fire Department at 775-887-2210.

Today is the last day you can register to caucus with the Republicans. The Democrats allow same-day registration. Republicans:Register and find your precinct — http://www.nevadagopcaucus.or ...

It’s Presidents Day weekend with a Valentine’s Day cherry on top. There is still time for some shopping if you’re looking for something for your special someone. Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery hosts its annual Champagne and Jewelry party Saturday and offers some amazing hand-crafted bling for your sweetheart. Carson Mall is another great bet for last minute gifts. Several crafters, vendors, and shops make it easy to find something unique. The annual Feast of Chocolate returns to the Plaza Event Center; raising funds for scholarships has never tasted so good.

SATURDAY:

With the national economy still unsteady, many local businesses owners, agricultural business owners and community leaders in Nevada are concerned about the impact on their businesses.

It's time to kick off this three-day weekend. Satiate your sweet tooth at the Boys and Girls Club; high school senior Larrissa Cruzan has organized a bake sale. Head downtown to check out the Grand Opening reception at Charlie B Gallery on West Telegraph. Stick around for the great band playing at Westside Pour House or have some dinner at one the nearby restaurants. Party Mardi Gras style at Remedy’s and wear something black light reactive.

FRIDAY:

More registered voters have been recorded in Carson City so far this year than at the same time two years ago during the last election season, according to January 2016 voter registration data collected by the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office.

More than 27,600 registered voters were recorded in Carson City as of January 2016, the Secretary of State’s Office reports.

Increased voter registration, in fact, appears to be a statewide trend, too, the Secretary of State’s Office also reports.

The opportunity for parents to sign up their children ages 4 to 8 is drawing to a close. There are three dates left to sign up in person at 1440 Fitness, located at 3456 North Carson Street in Carson City.

Walk in registration will be open from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11, and Tuesday, Feb. 16. The last day to sign up is Saturday, Feb. 20th from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.