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Ease into the new year with something fun. Trivia junkies have two options for showing off their smarts: DJ Trivia at the Fox Brewpub and the Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras are both free to play and open to all ages. Muscle Powered offers two trail hikes on Tuesday. Today take an easy walk along the Mexican Ditch area in the morning, or opt for something more strenuous along the Linear Ditch this evening. Songwriter Canyon White leads a jam at Living the Good Life: strum along or just sit back and enjoy the music.

TUESDAY: Jan. 2

It’s finally here, the last weekend of 2017. It’s fairly quiet around town, until Sunday night, that is. Today, Muscle Powered is leading a five-mile half-day hike along Prison Hill. Take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather, and join them. The Carson Nugget is hosting three nights of comedy this weekend: catch Myles Weber on the stage tonight. Head’s up. Galaxy Theater usually plays a movie from the past on Sundays and Wednesdays. This week, we get treated to the Christmas Classic, Die Hard. You won’t want to miss that.

SATURDAY:

The temperature today will seem more spring-like than we expect for December, but you may as well take advantage. Muscle Powered is headed up Prison Hill this afternoon; grab a friend, a friendly dog, and your camera for a fun time. You’ll always find Thursday karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar hosted by the boys of J and M Productions. Jimmy Rollins takes the stage at Living the Good Life, and Dave Leather sings the blues at Sassafras. Where ever the day takes you, have a good one.

THURSDAY: Dec. 28

Join Muscle Powered on these leader-led walks, hikes or bike rides for January 2018! Explore the many walking paths and trails around Carson City as well as learn some local history associated with many of the places we go.

Before you break into the cookies, you might want to consider a morning bike ride with Muscle Powered; it won’t do anything for the calories, but it may assuage some guilt. If you’re over 21, then test your luck at the Senior Citizen’s Center. BINGO today raises money for the Meals on Wheels program that feeds home-bound seniors. You’ve got one last chance to see Santa Claus. Find him at the Carson Mall until 5 p.m. and then he’s off for his midnight ride.

If you’re anything like me, there are still plenty of last-minute preparations for the holiday. Luckily the shops and businesses around Carson City are there with open arms. Find something one of a kind at the Carson Mall Craft Fair, drop it off at the Rainbow Girls Assembly #7 gift wrapping booth, and grab lunch while you wait. Breakfast with Santa at the Fox Brewpub serves as a toy drive for area kids and as no-fuss way to get start the day with a full belly. Read on for a weekend full of holiday happenings.

SATURDAY:

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Long Ranch Estates Trail. Meet at Long Ranch Park, corner of Longview way and Bristol Place on the westside.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Centennial Park-East. Meet at the back of Centennial park, across from the baseball fields on Heritage Way.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Linear Ditch-Central. Meet on Cardinal Way off of Saliman Road near Fremont Elementary School.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Thursday's hike is to Prison Hill-Kootnz. Meet at the parking area located off of the east end of Kootnz Lane.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is to Linear Ditch Trail. Meet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is Virginia & Truckee Trail Multi-Use Path. Meet at Long Ranch park on the corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is to Downtown Carson City. Meet at the parking lot directly across from the Nevada Supreme Court on Stewart Street, between 5th and Musser Street.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is the Linear Ditch Trail. Meet in the first parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street.

Come out and join us for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! This week's hike is the Carson Freeway Multi-Use Path. Meet in the parking lot of the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail.

Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at 5366 Snyder Ave on the south end of Carson City.

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at James Drive and Mark Way in Carson City.

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot at the east end of 5th Street, 600 Marsh Road in Carson City.

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking area on New Ridge Drive off of Northridge Drive in Carson City.

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.

Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at 9:00 am near the red barns at Silver Saddle Ranch on Carson River Road.

All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. Water and closed-toe shoes required. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier at klute89701@att.net.

Thursday, December 21 is the winter solstice, making it the longest night and the shortest day of the year. With Christmas just a few days away, the holiday activities are still going strong. Share your wish list with Santa at Red’s Old 395 tonight and you’ll walk away with a free photograph. Your ugliest sweater is invited to make an appearance at the Carson Cigar Company; bring a white elephant gift if you’d like to participate in the gift exchange.

The 14th annual Holiday With a Hero campaign culminated Wednesday in Carson City at Walmart after months of fundraising. At least 240 homeless children from across the Carson City School District met with Santa Claus before being paired with first responder heroes for a Christmas shopping spree.

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes.

Wrap up 2017 with this great hike! Prison Hill half-day hike is approximately 5.1 miles. Hike begins at the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch at Carson River Road and ends at 5th St/Carson River Road intersection. Vehicles will be staged at 5th Street and Carson River Road for return to cars.

Water and snacks are required. Hiking poles and sturdy shoes are recommended. Please contact Jo Foster, jf.prairie@gmail.com for more information.

Winter is settling in, even if our mountains are lacking their snowy blanket. It’s chilly out there, but the members of Muscle Powered head out for a walk and a hike every Tuesday unless the rain or snow is falling. Join them tonight for a walk around downtown Carson City to take in the twinkling lights and decorations; there will even be a stop afterward for a warm beverage. If you’d rather exercise your brain, the Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras and DJ Trivia at the Fox Brewpub are your choices.