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Mountain bikers looking to register for the Epic Rides Off-Road Series can receive a 25 percent discount by signing up 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Firkin and Fox in Carson City.

“Community Discount Night will provide locals a social gathering to kick off the upcoming mountain bike season while sipping back select beers from Sierra Nevada Brewing and other locally crafted beverages,” said Todd Sadow, Epic Rides president.

It’s the first weekend of the year, and so it’s time for the downtown wine walk. The monthly tradition is a great way to meet others from around town. Kids will want to head to the Community Center for the Elks Lodge Hoop Shoot. The best shooters in the state will advance to the national competition in Chicago for a chance at scholarship money.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

On Thursday, Dec. 31 registration for the 2016 Epic Rides Off-Road Series backcountry style mountain bike events and music festivals, including a stop over in Carson City June 17-19, will open with multi-event pricing incentives and nearly $7,000 in sponsor prizes for six lucky winners who register between Thursday, Dec. 31, 2015 and Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016.

Celebrate National Winter Trails Day by participating in a free guided snowshoe hike in Van Sickle Bi-State Park on January 9, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will learn about Lake Tahoe’s pristine environment while experiencing the enjoyment of snowshoeing.

A Sunday matinee is a perfect family friendly activity. If you find yourself at the Galaxy Theater this afternoon, check out the booth sponsored by NDOT and the Head Injury Association of Northern Nevada. You may walk away with a free bike helmet or be the lucky winner of a bike from Bike Habitat.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Food Drive; Sock and Glove Tree for Do Drop In at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (10am-5pm)

A 26-year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning after he allegedly fired a gun inside an East Long Street apartment after an argument with his girlfriend, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

The gift wrap has been shredded, the eggs nogged, and the carols sung. Now it’s time to show off our great city to your out-of-town visitors. The Nevada State Museum, the twinkling Capitol, and the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada are a good place to start.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman 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)

This circle will create a sense of structure, gratitude, and receiving, while releasing the need to control, manipulate, fix, judge, or conclude. You will learn a sacred meditation to open to your higher guidance and clear other peoples energies while protecting yourself.

This circle will be lead by Rev Lucie King
Circle Begins at 1:00 pm Please register for this event.

Where:
Gaia Wellness Center and Yoga
1475 Old Hot Springs Rd, Ste 1
Carson City, NV 89706
775.720.4284

For more information please contact
Rev Lucie King, LCSW at www.center2celebrate.com

Please Join Kim VanZyll, CZT of Tangle Wonders and learn how to Zentangle, the new popular practice of creating beautiful images. This class is appropriate for school age kids, men, and of course you creative women out there.

Please contact Kim VanZyll at 775.230.6326 or email her at tanglewonders@outlook.com for more information. You must register for this class. Promise you will not be disappointed. This practice has unlimited possibilities.

Celebrate New Year’s Day 2016 with Nevada State Parks. Guided hikes led by park rangers and local volunteers will be offered at State Parks throughout Nevada as part of the nationwide First Day Hikes Program. Nevada State Parks is waiving entrance fees for all first day hikers.

We all know that when a bell rings an angel gets its wings, thanks to Christmas classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Head down to the Brewery Arts Center for a free viewing and share the movie with your friends, family, and community. The Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers are one talented bunch and their performance of ‘Yes Virginia: The Musical’ is sure to be a hit with young and old alike.

SUNDAY:

Wellness Classes and Individual Counseling Staring January 4th
at Yoga Nidra Studio
Monica Marcinko is a Certified Wellness Coach with over 15 years in the Wellness and weight loss industry.

Classes include a wide range of topics Including:
* Goal Setting for Success (Jan.4th and 8th)
* Healthy eating and portion control
* Creating healthy habits
* Reading nutrition labels
(Call or email me for weekly class topics.)

Monday 12:30
Wednesday 4:15 *
Friday 3:30

* This class is for those with learning disabilities or special needs. ( Call for more information)

Ready to break a world record, Carson City? High school senior, Taylor Weddell is organizing an attempt at the World’s Largest Human Christmas Tree for her senior project. Grab everyone you know and head to Carson High at 10 a.m. Bundle up, and get ready for a good time. Hot beverages will be available to help keep you warm.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)

A 20-year-old Carson City man was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly stealing a beer from a convenience store and then pulling a knife on the owner who had chased after him, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Ready for more snow? Let’s just hope that the clouds clear by tonight because the Geminids Meteor Shower is at its peak tonight and tomorrow. Don your ugliest sweater for the Carson Victory Rollers’ Red and Green Scrimmage, and bring a toy for their Toys for Tots drive. If you haven’t caught Wild Horse Children’s Theaters production of Babes in Toyland yet, grab the kids and get down to the Brewery Arts Center for their final performance.

SUNDAY:

The clock is ticking for last minute shoppers. Luckily, Carson City has great options for everyone on the list. Telegraph Square in downtown will be hopping with a Santa parade, vendors, and a pirate ship, in addition to great shops. The Brewery Arts Center is hosting a weekend-long art sale with one of a kind options throughout the campus. Art is a great gift, and making it is even more fun. Carson City Pottery is holding an open house today; a gift certificate for a pottery class is perfect for all skill levels.

SATURDAY:

Western Nevada College’s Carson City and Douglas campuses are offering new driver’s education courses for teens 15 and older this winter and spring.

Free to Carson City Community Kids. A program that runs 5 days a week which includes: Academic Tutoring for all students, Sports Programs for all ages, Community Volunteer opportunities and Appreciation of the Arts for all children. Empowering the future with Stewardship, Relationships, and how to Impact the World around you with God in your life, is only a glimpse of The Bridge Kids mission.

Happy Sunday. There’s still plenty of weekend left. Craft fairs at Carson Lanes and the Carson Colony are sure to have something for that hard to buy for person on your list. Fight the chill with chili at the Carson Bulldog Wrestling Club’s Chili Cook-off at Yogurt Beach. Sing some holiday songs at the Holiday Karaoke Sing-along Party at the Carson City Library. Dayton lights up its tree tonight at ‘Our Park,’ so dress in your ugliest sweater and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies at their ‘Small Town Christmas’ celebration.

SUNDAY:

Have you been naughty or nice this year? You’ll have no problem finding Jolly Old St. Nick this weekend. At Debug Computers where, in exchange for a donation to Holiday with a Hero, you can get a photo with the man in red. The Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to grab a candy cane, some hot cocoa, and tell him what you’d like to find under the tree. Photographs with Santa are available at the Carson Mall Wednesday through Sunday. Genoa’s annual Breakfast with Santa has three seatings beginning at 8:30 a.m.

SATURDAY:

Don’t let hump day get you down, Carson City. Lunchtime blues with Dave Leather at Comma Coffee will get you through the workday. Geeks Who Drink trivia at Lake Tahoe Brewing Co. is a fun and silly way to pass an evening; and you can win prizes. Get some shopping done at the Carson Mall, and don’t forget your Hawaiian shirt: Hawaiian Santa will be there for photos. You’ll want your cowboy boots for line dancing at Carson Lanes.

WEDNESDAY:

Kaia F.I.T. have put together a Dec. 12 fundraiser run for an amazing local woman who is fighting cancer. When the going gets tough, the community hits the ground running. Registration for the McGarry Miles: A Journey in Faith 5K and 8K event continues until noon, Friday, Dec. 4.

Washoe Lake State Park north of Carson City will offer two opportunities to learn about past holiday traditions and local history plus a unique full moon hike on Christmas Eve.

Northern Nevada Christmas Past will be a family-friendly, Christmas-themed slide show that covers past holiday traditions combined with local history from Virginia City, Fort Churchill, Buckland Station and other areas of Northern Nevada. Rangers will also discuss origins of holiday traditions, including Santa Claus, candy canes and Christmas trees.

The Nevada Division of Child and Family Services will hold foster and adoptive parent training sessions in Carson City on three dates in early December.

UPDATE: From Gina Lopez Hill, executive director of the Brewery Arts Center: "Thank you so much for voting everyone. WE MADE IT INTO THE FINALS!!!! They will be announcing the 15 cash awards on January 5th. Let's keep our fingers crossed. Your support means everything." Voting has now closed.
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Carson City is one of 40 cities around the Nation bidding for a $25,000 award for a free summer music series. We are currently in 17th place and the Levitt Amp music series will be giving away 15 awards of $25,000 each. Monday is the last day to vote.

Carson City is one of 40 cities around the Nation bidding for a $25,000 award for a free summer music series. We are currently in 17th place and the Levitt Amp music series will be giving away 15 awards of $25,000 each.

The top 25 cities with the most votes will be eligible for the grant but the higher up you are on the list, the better chance you have for the cash award. The award is a matching grant with a total budget of $50,000.

The concerts will be regional artists and national touring bands along with a festival style local artist event, all free of charge and will take place on the Brewery Arts Center campus.

Carson City via the Brewery Arts Center is now in the running to bring a 10-week live music series to Carson City during the Summer of 2016.

Sponsored by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free concert series in America, the Brewery Arts Center hopes to qualify as one of the 15 winning organizations competing in the Levitt AMP Carson City Grant Awards.

Sunday is always ideal for relaxing: comfy pajamas, turkey leftovers, and setting up decorations around the house are all good ideas. The football season is in full swing and you’ll find the game on just about everywhere. You have one last chance to catch the Nutcracker this year, so head to the Community Center this afternoon. Grab the whole family for a free concert at the United Methodist Church. Holiday favorites sung by women’s choir ‘Bella Voce’ will get you in the spirit.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Anna Louise Darden and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs Miami Dolphins; 10am; for more info contact Rick Good at 775-267-4271)

The long weekend continues, along with great shopping, friends, family, and fun. It’s Small Business Saturday, which is a great time to explore our downtown shops, and the local businesses throughout town. Don’t miss the Christmas Kick-off at Evergreen Gene’s, complete with a visit from Santa. Carson Valley Inn hosts its annual Kandy Kane Holiday Craft Fair. You will also find great Nevada items in our Museum Gift Shops and at the Chamber of Commerce’s Artisan Gallery.

Small Business SATURDAY:

The countdown to Turkey Day has begun, and living in Carson City gives us plenty to be thankful for: Beautiful views, our own deer herd, great shops, yummy restaurants, talented actors, artists, and craftsmen, and wonderful people. Get in the spirit of giving with a new tattoo from Hooligan’s Ink to benefit the Austin House. For something less permanent, drop off a turkey at one of the contenders in the Salvation Army’s Battle of the Bars. Giving your time is valuable, too. The Muscle Powered Trash Mob meets once a month to help keep Carson’s trails clean and litter-free.

With Thanksgiving a week away, signups are in the final stretch for the annual Carson City Turkey Trot, a holiday family walk and fun run held ahead of morning football games and big afternoon and evening dinners.

Get some exercise with hundreds of your fellow Carson City neighbors during this annual event hosted by St. Teresa Catholic School.