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Bet your bottom dollar that it will be a great weekend. Wild Horse Children’s Theater finishes up its spring production of ‘Annie, Jr: The Musical,’ so don’t miss your chance to catch these talented kids on stage. Muscle Powered will be out and about for their monthly Trash Mob and invite you to help clean up a little corner of our valley. The Annual Polar Plunge at Zephyr Cove is a brave way to help the Special Olympics raise money, and the costumes get wilder every year. Keep reading and enjoy the weather before the clouds return.

SATURDAY:

UPDATE 5:15PM: Daniel Lease, the sixth person involved with the murder investigation of 18-year-old Grant Watkins, entered a guilty plea late Friday of felony compounding crimes, which is receiving compensation for concealing a crime.
He was originally charged with accessory to murder and accessory to robbery. This is a category D felony.
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Jacob Huttman and Jonathan Skenandore, both involved in the January 2016 homicide of an 18-year-old man during a drug sale and robbery, entered guilty pleas of second degree murder and conspiracy to commit robbery in a Carson City courtroom Friday. Reed Haber Skenandore III entered a guilty plea late Tuesday afternoon.

A 24-year-old man was arrested for felony battery Thursday after allegedly punching, kicking and beating a man who was attempting to help calm him down after he was being detained by Walmart security, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Building and other city permits for the iconic Ormsby House have been continued by a unanimous vote of the Carson City Board of Supervisors Thursday with the expectation that the property will be put up for sale this year.

Irish eyes are smiling on us: it’s going to be a gorgeous day. You won’t have to look far for some green beer, whiskey, or corned beef – there will be St. Patrick’s Day parties all over. Live music is on the menu, as well. Choose from Men of Worth at the Brewery Arts Center, an all ages punk show at Sassafras, or Stereo Galaxy in the McFadden Plaza, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The brave ones will be at the St. Baldrick Fundraiser at Red’s Old 395 where you’ll see some heads shaved for a good cause. Where ever you end up, just make sure you have a plan to get home safely.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) generated $131,245 during its quarterly oil and gas competitive online lease sale March 14. Twenty parcels ...

The Family Stone band, founded by musical legend Sly Stone, will headline the 2017 Concert Under the Stars sponsored by the Cafe at Adele's on July 12 at the Brewery Arts Center's Minnesota Street Stage, said Adele's co-owner Charlie Abowd.

A fundraiser is happening today at Western Nevada College. The student program fundraiser is a bake sale and is happening in the Bristlecone Center at the college.
Several baked goods are for sale as part of the fundraiser, which goes on until 4 p.m.
One table features baked goods made by Cheyenne McBride, Kyrie McBride, and younger cousin Sam McBride. The goods are homemade.

What’s this? A weekend with no snow in sight? That’s the best news I’ve heard in months. Welcome to the wrestlers and swimmers who are in town for their respective tournaments: you’ll find other fun things on this list to occupy your downtime. It’s a St. Patty’s celebration in Virginia City this weekend with the parade, Rocky Mountain Oyster Fest, and Ball Buster Saloon Crawl. Bragging rights are on the line at the Sixth Annual Thirsty Boy Homebrew Competition sponsored by Just Brew It. You’ll get a sneak peek at the soon-to-open Shoe Tree Brewery if you attend the award ceremony.

Building a champion is no small task, especially when working with LEGOs.

But that's exactly what Eagle Valley Middle School's LEGO Robotics Team has done this year.

They may hit hard on the court, but the Carson Victory Rollers have a soft side, too.

"We're the sweethearts of the leagues around here," said CVR Events Coordinator Crystal Blackeye. "Sometimes they get into it with each other, but the other teams mended their ways because of us and became legit."

Students competed Feb. 17 at the Thompson Federal Courthouse in Reno, Nevada in the Northern Nevada Regional Mock Trial Competition. All schools were given the same case construct and asked to create their own take on it, presenting it as an attorney and a witness would in a real court case.

What a great start to March. A few days on sunshine under our belt and now it’s wine walk weekend. With fingers crossed, the weather should hold out until it’s over, but be prepared for some wind. The Shrine Circus is in Reno, Girl Scout Cookies are on sale, and we inch closer to the longer days and shorter nights of Spring. You’ll find something for everyone this weekend, whether looking for fun with friends, your little ones, or your special someone. Take a look, and have a great weekend Carson City.

SATURDAY:

Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s 2017 cookie program is officially underway. Girl Scout troops will host their cookie booths in front of retail shops and grocery stores from Friday, March 3 to April 2, 2017.

The Nevada Artists Association is exhibiting it's annual Winter Show, now through March 31. Open 10am to 4pm, Tuesday through Sunday. All art is for sale. Admission is free.

The Winter Show is on exhibition in the NAA Gallery located at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King Street, Carson City.

Sunday night's snow flurries give way to what should be a sunshiny week. The annual Fathers-Daughters Dance at Carson High School isn’t until March 31, but tickets go on sale today. Don’t wait until the last moment to guarantee your spot at this memorable event. Jitterbug the night away with the High Sierra Swing Dance Club; you’ll find an intermediate swing lesson and open dance at El Charro Avita. The Fox Brewpub comes to the Monday blues rescue with karaoke hosted by J and M Productions.

MONDAY:

• Opportunity Village Day at the Nevada State Legislature

Please join us for a fun, hands-on evening of activities Thursday, March 2 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Eagle Valley Middle School.

What began Friday and runs through today, Saturday, Sierra Lutheran High School is holding its second annual community rummage sale to benefit their athletics department. All proceeds and funds raised at this event will go directly to the school.

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for clear skies, but there are rumors of snow flurries. Luckily there are indoor and outdoor activities, no matter what blows our way. At the top of the list for today is Winter, Wine, Spirits, and All That Jazz at the Brewery Arts Center. Their annual fundraiser is not to be missed.

Mile High Jazz Band Association and Carson City will present the 14th Annual Jazz and Beyond Festival, featuring 18 days of music, art and film at multiple venues in the capital city, Aug. 4-21.

Even if the weather doesn’t agree, there is a spring thaw in our midst. Carson City is picking up the pace, and there’s fun to be had all over. You’ll always find a great comedian at the Carson Nugget on Fridays: this week it’s funnyman Steve Bruner. Head to Sassafras for a fun time with Sacramento indy band, Poindexter. Tonight’s performance by the Brigham Young University's International Folk Dance Ensemble in the Community Center Theater is a special treat. Keep reading: there is so much more.

FRIDAY:

The Nevada Artists Association announces the winners of its "Winter Art Show" that opened Sunday, Feb. 19. The Winter Show is on exhibition in the NAA Gallery located at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King Street.

Gregory MacDonald represented himself (he acted as his own attorney) in a U.S. Tax Court proceeding. He disputed the IRS finding he was not entitled to an earned income credit of $438 and he claimed he was entitled to the special recovery rebate credit of $400.

A 42 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 12:39 a.m. in the area of Goldfield Avenue and Saliman Road on suspicion of felony child neglect or endangerment, as well as for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

Please join us at Saint Mary's in the Mountains, Virginia City as we launch our wines for 2017. The event is Saturday and Sunday, 25th and 26th February from 1-3 p.m. each day.

The $5 suggested donation includes four wines and paired appetizers. All proceeds go to the Friends of Saint Mary's for restoration and renovations of our beloved Church.

Silent auction both days, and we will have wine and commemorative wines glasses available for sale.

A 36-year-old Nevada Transportation Authority supervisor who has been arrested three times for DUI related charges, was arrested Wednesday on felony drug charges after he allegedly attempted to buy three grams of heroin from a Tri-NET Narcotic Task Force confidential source, law enforcement officers said.

The Nevada Artists Association is inviting local and regional artists to enter it's "Winter Show" art exhibition. This judged show will open on Feb. 19 and run through March 31.

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)

Carson City Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the community of some on-going scams and frauds that occur on a regular basis. Too often we are seeing people lose money and personal information to scams. With the technology that is out there, the bad guys can hide anywhere.