santa
'Unsilent Night' and holiday bells at BAC, toy drive, Santa Train and more: Carson City region readies for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 7:10pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a mountain of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include a toy and gift drive for homeless kids and teens, the 12th annual Christmas Carol Playalong for Strings at the Carson Mall, Carson City’s first-ever "Unsilent Night" at the Brewery Arts Center, a Só Sol dinner with entertainment at Sassafras, a "Pink Party" cancer center fundraiser at the Lighthouse Bar, comedian Dan St. Paul at the Carson Comedy Club and more.
Dayton's 'Dicey Dames' Bunko group wrap up gifts for adopted family
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 6:33pmEvents around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 8:12pmThe spirit of Christmas is in the air as we head into the final stretch of the work week. Thursday events around the capital city feature an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a Carson City tradition with the return of Joyful Noise Holiday Community Show at the Brewery Arts Center and more.
Read 'Letters to Santa' from local children
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 7:11pmRead the entries from this year's Letters to Santa, turned in by local children at the Homestead Holidays event last weekend.
Click on the links below to read the letters.
Letters to Santa is sponsored by:
- Capital Glass
- Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority
- Carson Now
- Lumos & Associates
- Miles Construction
- Allison MacKenzie, ltd.
- Firehouse Subs
- Q&D Construction
- Western Nevada Supply
- Resource Concepts, Inc.
- Quickspace
- Visiting Angels
Carson Intuitive Center hosts Christmas Festival this Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 3:51pmThe public is invited to the Carson City Intuitive Center ‘s Christmas Festival this Saturday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be offing: Readings and healings, festive feasting, Santa channeling at 1 p.m. Bring a gift for our holiday gift exchange.
Carson City’s 16th Annual ‘Holiday with a Hero’ pairs over 340 children with local heroes for shopping spree
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/18/2019 - 11:12amHeroes come in all forms, whether from law enforcement, first responders, doctors and nurses, or military, and our local heroes came out in full force today for the 16th annual “Holiday with a Hero,” which pairs local children with a hero for a shopping spree hosted by the Market Street Walmart.
Carson City area Toys for Tots pick-up day celebrated at Nevada State Capitol
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 5:36pmNevada state agencies participated in the Toys for Tots 2019 drive. Toys were donated at state buildings and agencies, then delivered to the State Capitol in Carson City for a final pick-up Tuesday by Santa, joined by Joyce Buckingham, Toys for Tots Executive Director for Carson City, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties.
Classic Christmas Radio Theater, Mormon Tabernacle to be featured across Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 11:59amThe Nevada Talk Network brings a huge Christmas Wish to the state beginning at noon Christmas Eve until 8 p.m. Christmas night.
Child and Family Services hosts annual Carson City Sweets With Santa
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 10:40amNevada Division of Child and Family Services hosted its annual Sweets With Santa Event Saturday, Dec. 14 in Carson City for the area’s foster youth thanks to our local community partners.
Carson Intuitive Center Christmas Festival
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/17/2019 - 9:59amYou Are Invited to Carson Intuitive Center ‘s Christmas Festival on Saturday, December 21 from 10am - 3pm
We will be offing:
Readings & Healings
Festive Feasting
Santa Channeling at 1:00pm
Bring a Gift for our Holiday Gift Exchange
See You There!
HO! HO! HO!
Carson Intuitive Center
1800 Williams Street, Suite 207
(stairs to second floor on the right)
(775) 324-2872
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 7:33pmClouds will roll into the capital city region Tuesday keeping temperatures quite chilly. Happenings around town include organized morning and evening fitness walks, a "Stuff the Bus Toy Drive" at Capital Ford, a Planning Commission meeting on the proposed Andersen Ranch development and a Posada event at Mark Twain Elementary. Plus, the Carson City School Orchestra Program will hold its annual Holiday Concert at the community center, The Peanuts Gang Trio will hold a free holiday concert at Sassafras, and more.
Forest Service names Carrie Thaler as new Lake Tahoe Basin fire management officer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/16/2019 - 1:27pmThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is pleased to announce the arrival of our new Forest Fire Management Officer, Carrie Thaler. Thaler comes to the Lake Tahoe Basin from the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area in Las Vegas, where she held the position of District FMO for the last four years.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 16
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 7:32pmThe countdown to Christmas is on as we head into the first day of the work week. Events around the capital city Monday include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, the first day kickoff of a Holiday Gift Making Camp at the Brewery Arts Center, a Carson River Trails Project open house hosted by Parks, Recreation and Open Space, a Carson City Democratic luncheon featuring a Bernie Sanders campaign presentation, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more.
Seniors in Carson City receive visits from Santa
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 1:55pmMore than 150 seniors in Carson City received a visit from Santa Claus and his helpers on Saturday through Friends to All, a Nevada nonprofit whose goal is "touching hearts with a visit."
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, Dec. 15
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 10:19pmHappy Sunday Carson City! I don't know about you, but I've had it with this cold weather already! Here are some great events to defy the cold, check below to see what's going on in the Carson City region for Sunday, Dec. 15!
Sunday, December 15
First Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch Goes off without a Hitch
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 9:47pmThe inaugural three-night Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space, continues through Sunday evening, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Homestead Holidays, Candy Cane express and more: events and happening in Carson City for Saturday, Dec. 14
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 11:04pmHappy Saturday Carson City! It’s going to be a festive holiday-themed day, so check below to see what great events we have going on today!
Saturday, December 14
Christmas Food Drive, Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, Santa Train rides and more: Carson City region readies for busy weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 8:13pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the KTVN Share Your Christmas Food Drive at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn, Homestead Holidays at the Silver Saddle Ranch and more. The Polar Express Train Rides are sold out for the rest of the year, but Santa Train express rides are steaming up at the Nevada State Railroad Museum over the weekend. Read on for details.
'Homestead Holidays' to bring free, old-fashioned country Christmas to Carson City this Friday through Sunday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 7:10pmThis Friday through Sunday, Dec. 13-15, the first Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch, hosted by the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department, will be bringing a free family event to the community with some good old-fashioned Christmas charm.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/11/2019 - 8:05pmWith activities lining up around the capital city through the weekend, Thursday events around the region include a meeting of the Healthy Communities Coalition in Silver Springs, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, and a Carson City CASA volunteer information hour and training seminar. Along the music front, CHS Band will host its winter concert at the Carson City Community Center and our own local country music star and Nashville recording artist Art Mulcahy will be at Jimmy G's. Read on for details.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 7:56pmEnjoying the mix of sunshine, clouds and the overall late fall conditions around the capital city? More of the same is expected Wednesday into Thursday, with another system due in time for the weekend. Activities around Carson City include an educational discussion on dementia presented by the Alzheimer's Association at the Carson City Library, a moonlight walk to C-Hill, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, a Carson Valley Community Theatre audition call for two plays, classes and more.
‘Helping Hands Angels’ challenges Carson City businesses to adopt local families for holidays
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 4:08pmOver 12 years ago, Denise DiMarzo recognized that the holidays aren’t always a joyous occasion for every family. While working as an office manager for a local elementary school in Carson City and speaking with children every day, DiMarzo realized that that many families struggled to get through the holidays.
Santa Claus is coming to Carson Kids Dental
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 11:16amSanta Claus is visiting Carson Kids Dental, 1621 E. William Street, Carson City this Friday, Dec. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited, you do not need to be a patient to attend! Free pictures with Santa, Milk and Cookies, and Santa is bringing his Face Painting Elf along too! Every child gets to pick a gift to take home with them!
Carson City's railroad museum offers ‘Pajama Train’ for kids with health concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/10/2019 - 10:58amCARSON CITY — The holiday season generally doesn’t lack in opportunities for children to have fun, with numerous special events and activities open to all. For children who are battling cancer or those with compromised immune systems, those opportunities aren’t nearly as great.
Holiday happenings and more Tuesday around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/09/2019 - 8:17pmPartly sunny skies and a daytime high in the mid-40s looks to be the order of the day around the capital city as we roll into Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. Happenings around town include a book presentation by urban fantasy author SM Reine at the Nevada State Library and Archives, a morning fitness walk and evening hike, dance classes, a meeting of the CCSD board, plus festive December music and more with Night Lights Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee. Read on for more.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 7:58pmIn December, Mondays don't really seem like Monday. At least for those of us caught up in the holiday spirit of giving and kindness. What a weekend of community fellowship this was among Carson City locals and we're just getting started, counting down the days until Christmas.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Sunday, Dec. 8
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 12:22amHappy Sunday Carson City! We’ve got a bunch of great events for you today in our capital city! Check below to see what’s going on today:
Brewery Arts Center is hosting Santa and His Village through Christmas Eve
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 3:32pmSanta Clause is coming to town!
You can catch him at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St. beginning Dec. 5!
Visits and photos with Santa will be by appointment Thursdays and Fridays starting 12/5.
Annual Empty Bowls Night, Cowboy Christmas, Winter Craft Fair, and more: Events for Saturday, Dec. 7
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 12:11amHappy Saturday Carson City! Tired of the fog yet? Well, there's a big storm that's scheduled to push in tomorrow, so it'll be interesting to see how that changes the weather.
Either way, we've got a ton of excellent events scheduled throughout the weekend, fog or no! Check below to see what's happening int he capital city for today and tomorrow.
Festival of Lights, Project Empty Bowls, Santa train and more: Carson City region readies for festive weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of holiday events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights, the 24th annual Parade of Lights in Gardnerville, the annual Project Empty Bowls dinner held at the Carson Mall, a Holiday Crawl in downtown Carson City and much more! The Santa Train will roll into the Carson City Railroad Museum for weekend train rides. Visit the 2019 Santa Events Roundup below for more information.