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The Tahoe Transportation District will host its second public workshop to discuss the US 50, Lake Tahoe South Shore Community Revitalization project, Wednesday, November 7, at Embassy Suites from 1-3 p.m.

The Lake Tahoe workshop will provide background on the project, outline goals and solicit input from individuals throughout the community. The open house format allows for members of the community to participant in the workshop anytime between workshop hours.

CARSON CITY – Nevada recorded its 26^th consecutive month of taxable sales increases in August, when consumers spent $3.7 billion on goods and services for a 7.6 percent jump over August 2011, the state Department of Taxation reported today.

The last decrease in statewide taxable sales came in June 2010, when a 0.3 percent decline was reported over June 2009.

Taxable sales grew by 8.1 percent in Clark County and jumped double-digits in Washoe County to 10.5 percent.

Thin Veil Investigatiors present their second annual Holiday Bazaar.
Saturday, November 10, 2012 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
430 Jeannell Drive Carson City, Nevada
Beat The Shopping Rush with our Artisians, Professionals and Regional Vendors.
No cover charge
Some of the Vendors are:
Katerina's Korner.
Sandie's Psychic STUFF : Metaphysical items for your personal and ritual needs, Hemp jewerly, Paranormal

Paraphernalia, more!
Lisa's Antique Creations.
Sandie's Psychic Stones - Intuitive Readings gift certificates.
Ribbons & Rainbows handmade jewelry.

CARSON CITY – Goblins and ghosts are expected to be good for business in Nevada this Halloween.

The Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) reported today that Silver State residents will spend $118 million on Halloween-related merchandise this month if national trends hold true locally.

Whether they come hot, mild or fire, there's plenty of heat to be found this early fall weekend in Carson City. The Ultimate Wing Wars, a chicken wing cook-off event at the Best Western Carson Station Hotel Casino in Carson City, continues through Sunday.
This second annual event was organized by W.R. “Willie” Davison the self-proclaimed “Chicken Wing King.” The festival features the region’s best bars, restaurants and catering groups who are dishing up their sauced-up wings to the public and are fighting for bragging rights as to who has the best wings.

Expect feathers to fly. The Ultimate Wing Wars, a chicken wing cook-off event at the Best Western Carson Station Hotel Casino in Carson City is now underway, today through Sunday in the parking lot at 900 S. Carson Street.

“Last year’s inaugural chicken wing cook-off event was a tremendous success with thousands in attendance,” said Jennifer Russell, Carson Station’s director of marketing. “This is year we’re upping the ante with more wings, more prizes, more music and more fun.”

Imagine working at the place where you normally play. Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe are giving candidates that opportunity by hiring 1,500 employees and 750 employees, respectively, for the 2012-13 winter season. On Saturday, October 20, the annual job fair will be held jointly for Heavenly and Kirkwood at the California Main Lodge at Heavenly from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Need a night out with the girlfriends? Join us for free live music, tasty food, free mini massages, free skin & hair consultations, and of course, shopping! All this and more...at The Carson Mall!

Get started on your holiday decorating (and gift shopping!) at Evergreen Gene's Inc. in Carson City, Nevada.
Inside you will find "The Olde Christmas Shoppe," where you can purchase:
Unique ornaments from around the world; outside & inside displays; Tree and house decorations; Kitchen ware, Lite-up & musical decor; collectables; vintage ornaments for tree and house trimmings; plush toys, more.
!! Shop, Shop, Shop !!

Your recent decision has stunned the residents of Virginia City, and, I hope, has dismayed the residents of Carson City into weighing in on your indefensible action.

On 26 July 2012, your agenda item was as follows:

'In May of 2012 Storey County voted to close the Storey County Public Library, (sic) Carson City Library Board of Trustees should consider a policy on a fee for issuing library cards to Nevada jurisdictions not providing any level of library service to their residents. (Action)'

CARSON CITY – Nevada recorded two straight years of increases in taxable sales through June, with a statewide gain of 7.9 percent over June 2011, the state Department of Taxation reported today.

Taxable sales totaled $3.9 billion in June compared to $3.6 billion in June 2011. For the 2012 fiscal year, taxable sales rose 7.6 percent over 2011.

Clark County taxable sales were up 8.9 percent in June and Washoe County saw a 3 percent gain.

Construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities is about to begin on Roop Street between Winnie Lane and Northridge Drive! Although short, this stretch of road is currently one of the more dangerous areas in town for cyclists and pedestrians. Safe and well used bicycle facilities exist on either side of Lone Mountain, but cyclists must brave fast traffic and a crumbling shoulder if they wish to connect the two areas. And although pedestrians are instructed not to use this route, no other reasonable routes exist nearby.

CARSON CITY – Nevada retailers and their online counterparts expect to see $245 million in spending on back-to-school merchandise for public school children this year, a 15.4 percent increase over spending levels in 2011, the Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) reported today.

Especially For You, a new fashion boutique in Carson City, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday, August 9 at 5:30 p.m.
Explore a variety of unique collections of clothes, jewelry and home décor during the grand opening at 1910 College Pkwy E., Suite 130.

CARSON CITY – Nevada taxable sales jumped by double-digits in May, with consumers purchasing $3.7 billion in goods for a 10.4 percent increase over May 2011, the state Department of Taxation reported today.

Clark County taxable sales were up 10 percent, while Washoe County saw a 4.9 percent gain.

A water taxi service based at Camp Richardson Resort connects locals and visitors to lakeside marinas, enhancing economic activity on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The service offers stops at three marinas providing access to recreation, sightseeing, dining and shopping.

Spend Labor Day Weekend in South Lake Tahoe sampling the best food, wine, and art in the Sierra Nevada Region. The 3rd annual Sample the Sierra farm-to-fork festival will take place on Sunday, Sept. 2 on Ski Run Boulevard.
This year, 15 local restaurants and farmers will be paired together to produce mouthwatering samples for festival-goers to enjoy. Each food sample will be paired with an accompanying wine, also local to the region.

Recycle your clothing to purchase new items at the Open House of It’s A Girl Thang! This consignment shop will give guests the opportunity to recycle their clothes for cash to add great clothing to their closets. There will also be food and wine, with special drawings every 30 minutes. The shopping odyssey begins at 5:15 P.M. on Thursday, July 12 at the Frontier Mall, 1903 N. Carson.

Get ready to rumble Carson City.
Best Western Carson Station Hotel/Casino, partnering with Carson City Harley-
Davidson, announces its first annual Ribmaster Rumble, Carson City’s new
signature rib cook-off event, on Friday July 6 through Sunday, July 8.
Carson Station’s Ribmaster Rumble will be held in the parking lot of Carson
Station, at 900 S. Carson Street.
The concept is easy: the region’s best catering groups will compete side-by-side
to see whose ribs are the best on the tracks and who will earn the coveted title of
“Ribmaster”.

CARSON CITY – Nevada’s taxable sales climbed by 5.1 percent in April over April 2011, continuing a 22 consecutive month trend of positive numbers for the important economic indicator, the state Department of Taxation reported this week.

The $3.5 billion in taxable purchases in April were buoyed by double-digit gains in several major categories, including construction; up 16.1 percent, merchant wholesalers-durable goods, up 10.2 percent; and motor vehicle and parts dealers, up 10.5 percent.

The North Lake Tahoe Chamber/CVB/Resort Association proudly unveils its new Visitor Information Center with a special Grand Opening Ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, June 12, 4-8 p.m. The pedestrian-friendly venue is located on the ground floor of the association’s headquarters at 100 North Lake Boulevard in Tahoe City, next to Fanny Bridge.

Summer officially kicks off in North Lake Tahoe Memorial Day Weekend with the 6th Annual Opening Day at the Lake.
This four-day special event is Friday, May 25 to Monday, May 28, and is comprised of celebrations and festivities along the West Shore and the North Tahoe region. This event is produced by Lake Tahoe’s West Shore Association.

My wife and I take two weeks each fall to hunt moose in the Yukon.
 We decided to travel 90 miles from home into the mountains and camp near a large swamp where I had called in two moose the year before. 
We left home on Wednesday and set up our camp.
We have a Toyota Tacoma 4 x 4 and a Four Wheel Camper loaded on.
It was a 5 minute walk to the swamp edge to allow quiet coming and going.
I called some on Wednesday night.

This Mother’s Day, take mom on an historical train excursion via the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Sunday, May 13.
This special edition train ride from Carson City to Virginia City will provide mom with a long stem rose, Wild West history, storytelling, shopping and dining in Virginia City to go along with the spectacular scenery. The train features a 1953 ALCO heritage diesel locomotive leading 100 year-old Pullman coaches displaying the distinctive yellow and green of the V&T.

North Lake Tahoe is gearing up to host the 37th Annual Mountain Travel Symposium, one of the world’s premier ski industry wholesale conferences, April 15-21 at the Resort at Squaw Creek in Olympic Valley, Calif. This is the second time North Lake Tahoe has been the designated conference host, having held the event with its 1,200 attendees back in 2006.

March 27th is Ladies Night Out at the Carson Mall! Grab your girlfriends and enjoy delicious food and wine while shopping. We will also have great raffle prizes as you browse through crafts and unique products from talented people in our community.

Proceeds from this evening will benefit the hungry children in our community.

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Nv Shows announced today it is looking for chefs and vendors for the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry in Virginia City. (Prize money will be awarded)
March 17, 2012 is the world famous Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry. Anyone who wishes to sign up to cook will be given 40 pounds of beef "fries" as part of their $100 application/permit fee. This event takes place on St. Patricks day so there will also be a fun parade at noon. Craft vendors, non profits and local companies are also invited to purchase a booth space.

CARSON CITY – Las Vegas businessman Monte Miller said today he is seeking a hike in the gaming tax for the state’s largest casinos to offer the Legislature and voters one more revenue option in the face of a possible Texas-style margin tax that could appear on the ballot.

It is time to welcome spring with a train trip, wine, food, and good friends aboard The V & T Wine Train, sponsored by the Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary! The train excursion will be held on Saturday, March 31st, departing Carson City Eastgate Depot at 10:00am for a trip through the Comstock to Virginia City. The Train will return to Carson City at 3:00pm. Tickets are $65.00 per person. Ticket includes: Wine, Cheese and Dessert to and from Virginia City. Lunch will be served at the Red Dog Saloon.