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Poetry, art, and theater today in Carson City. All day long, the CCAI exhibit, Tuscarora, will be visible in the Sierra Room as the Board of Supervisors conduct their meeting. Head over to the Legislature for ‘RenoScapes,’ the final SENarts ‘Works of Artists’ program this season; check out the LXS Exhibit by artist Dawn Dot Star while you are there, it will be changing next week. Teens are invited to learn some acting and improv skills at the Carson City Library this afternoon. Nevada Arts Council Fellowship winners, Laura Wetherington and Jared Stanley, will be sharing their poetry and honored at a reception today at Western Nevada College.

THURSDAY:

• Turkish Day at the Legislature
• National Day of Prayer (7:30 in Room 3100 of the Legislature AND 11am on the Capitol steps
• CCAI Exhibit: Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)

Can you believe that it’s the last day of April? The last few months have zipped right along while we were waiting for winter, but now it’s time to start embracing spring before summer arrives. The annual Genoa Cowboy Festival kicks off tonight with a Barn Dance and Bar-be-que, and Virginia City hosts its famous Chili on the Comstock competition this weekend, but Carson City has a great line up of fun for you, as well, this weekend. Start out with some great live music tonight with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co., Chris Costa at Living the Good Life, or Glen Eagle’s regulars, Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher.

THURSDAY:

• Outdoor Pools: Half-Price for Everyone at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm)
• Fifth Annual Dining Out For Life at Adele’s (25% of proceeds donated for breakfast, lunch, or dinner)

Can you believe that it’s the last day of April? The last few months have zipped right along while we were waiting for winter, but now it’s time to start embracing spring before summer arrives. The annual Genoa Cowboy Festival kicks off tonight with a Barn Dance and Bar-be-que, and Virginia City hosts its famous Chili on the Comstock competition this weekend, but Carson City has a great line up of fun for you, as well, this weekend. Start out with some great live music tonight with the Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co., Chris Costa at Living the Good Life, or Glen Eagle’s regulars, Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher.

THURSDAY:

• Outdoor Pools: Half-Price for Everyone at the Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm)
• Fifth Annual Dining Out For Life at Adele’s (25% of proceeds donated for breakfast, lunch, or dinner)

Thursdays get busy in Carson City. You can choose the Legislative Showdown Basketball game at Carson High and watch the battle of the Donkeys vs. Elephants. The WNC Wildcats take on the College of Eastern Utah this afternoon on the baseball field. The monthly Francis Humphrey Lecture Series at the Nevada State Museum features a slide-show and talk about various geothermal features around the world. Or you can enjoy a performance at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center as our talented student string musicians present their Spring Fling concert. Check out the list for even more.

THURSDAY:

• Nevada Physicians’ Day at the Legislature
• ‘The Observation and Conclusion’ by artist Joseph Watson at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)

This National High Five Day I’m throwing out a virtual high five to the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension for putting on this year’s Capital City Farm Days at Fuji Park. 4-H is alive and well in our region, and rightfully so. Agriculture is a huge part of what makes this state great. The program is geared toward school-children, but is open to the public today and tomorrow if you want to learn more about ranching and farming in our region.

THURSDAY:

• Jewish Community Leadership Day at the Legislature
• Capital City Farm Days Celebrates All Things Agriculture at Fuji Park (8am-2pm; free, open to the public)
• Half Price for Everyone in the Outdoor Pools at the Carson Hot Springs

The weekend quickly approaches, but the fun won’t wait. Belt out a few tunes with karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar, or smoke-free karaoke at the Feisty Goat Pub. ‘Live, Love, Lavish’ with local favorites, Lavish Green, at a special performance at Carson Cigar Co. tonight. Take a look at the whole list: there’s something for everyone.

THURSDAY:

• Last Day to RSVP for Carson City Leisure Hour Club April 15, with speaker Brian Crane (aka “Mr. Pickles”), nationally recognized syndicated cartoonist (Call Dorothy Link at 775-885-2542 to make your reservation. Reservations for buffet dinner are required.)
• Carson School District Spring Break
• Museum Advocacy Day at the Legislature

It is now April. There is still hope for some late season storms, but the flowers blooming around town are ready for spring now. In this area, the weather seems to be whatever you aren't prepared for, so don’t put away those winter clothes just yet, and keep an eye on the weather report: a hard frost can undo the hard work you've put into your garden.

It’s Veterans and Military Day at the Legislature today, complete with a display of the various services available to our Veterans set up in the front foyer. On this day in 1982, a ground-breaking ceremony was held in Washington D.C. for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Carson City has a Vietnam Veterans Memorial of its own located in Mills Park. The memorial will be the site of a Welcome Home Celebration this Saturday for Vietnam Veterans Day.

Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Chinese New Year; welcome to the year of yang, which could be a goat, a sheep, or a ram, depending on the translation. Time to reunite with family and loved ones and celebrate spring. New York City got in on the festivities with its first ever fireworks display for the Lunar New Year; I've included a YouTube video, just in case fireworks really are lucky.

The Pizza Factory on Hwy 50 East is holding a fundraiser for Eagle Valley Middle School today. 20% of the day’s proceeds will benefit their Parent Teacher Organization.

Carson City – The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health recognizes the month of October as Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID), Pregnancy, and Infant Loss Awareness Month, and Oct. 15 as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day.

The DPBH is working to reduce pregnancy loss and infant mortality rates through collaboration and participation in both the Learning Network on Improving Birth Outcomes and Collaborative Improvement & Innovation Network to Reduce Infant Mortality (CoIIN), as well as funding a pilot Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) in Washoe County.

The Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health will offer a Safe Sleep awareness event Wednesday, July 16 from 10 to noon at the Smith’s Food & Drug Store at 750 South Meadows Parkway, Reno.

The event hopes to draw new mothers and help them in the prevention of No. 1 cause of infant death between the ages of one month and one year. A Safe Sleep bus provided by the Regional Transportation Commission will be on site, as well as Safe Sleep and injury prevention materials from DPBH and Cribs for Kids of Safe Kids Washoe County.

Spencer Flanders, 15, of Carson City, has been named the West Region Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids for his leadership in the fight against tobacco. Spencer will be honored at a gala in the nation’s capital on Thursday, May 15, 2014 along with a national winner, three other U.S. regional winners and a group winner.

CVS announced Wednesday that it will stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at its more than 7,600 pharmacies across the U.S. by Oct. 1, 2014, making CVS the first national pharmacy chain to take this step in support of the health and well-being of its patients and customers. There are three CVS pharmacies in Carson City.

Every Friday Night at 8 PM, your hosts Ken, Alex, Chatwod, and Diane host the ONLY smoke-free karaoke show in Carson City.

Enjoy the regularly updated songbook, always low drink prices, or just grab a bite and watch the show.

Learn more at http://nevadakaraoke.com OR http://facebook.com/nevadakaraoke!

Every Friday Night at 8 PM, your hosts Ken, Alex, Chatwod, and Diane host the ONLY smoke-free karaoke show in Carson City.

Enjoy the regularly updated songbook, always low drink prices, or just grab a bite and watch the show.

Come represent your house and sing your song of revelry or remorse at The Spoke. New drink specials and more fun every week!

Every Friday, we feature $7 pitchers, $2 shots of Jack (and possibly Jose) with the purchase of a meal or drink, smoke-free delight, and fresh updates to the karaoke library.

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

More info always available at http://karaokebyken.com/

New drink specials and more fun every week!

Get lucky every Friday night in March with the always entertaining karaoke crew at the Spoke!

Every Friday, we feature $7 pitchers, $2 shots of Jack (and possibly Jose) with the purchase of a meal or drink, smoke-free delight, and fresh updates to the karaoke library.

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

More info always available at http://karaokebyken.com/

Friday nights in February are a celebration of karaoke, entertainment, and the awesome gang at the Spoke Bar!

Karaoke by Ken returns every Friday in February to provide your karaoke antics along with always low drink prices, a smoke-free environment, and a wide variety of karaoke singers and aficionados.

We don't just love karaoke, we love YOU too!

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

More information always available at http://karaokebyken.com!

On January 25th, we'll be hosting a unique karaoke games set up where ANYONE can win (it's not just about singing ability).

-Spin the KARAOKE WHEEL OF DESTINY to discover your genre, then make the most creative song choice possible to perform for the crowd. The prize goes to the most creative and entertaining song choice!

-Complete the DUET CHALLENGE, where you and a friend will complete the song as one. What's the twist? Well, you'll split lines, verses and choruses and have to complete the journey without missing a beat.

Karaoke is at The Spoke Bar EVERY Friday night through the month of January! Enjoy the always low drink prices, a relaxed smoke-free environment, and Ken's bizarre karaoke spectacle!

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

Due to the success of our previous karaoke nights at The Spoke, we're going to continue EVERY Friday night through the month of January! Enjoy the always low drink prices, a relaxed smoke-free environment, and Ken's bizarre karaoke spectacle each week!

More announcements coming soon on special events and contests!

The Spoke is Located in North Carson at 3198 Deer Run, just off Highway 50.

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Students who smoke may soon find it more difficult to do so. A proposal heard today would ban smoking on all Nevada’s university and college campuses.

Carson Lanes Presents.. "Little Sister". This talented band plays Blues, Country, and Rockabilly. No Cover and Smoke-FREE. Must be 21. See our entire events calendar on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/hjUVPo

Carson Lanes Presents.. The Amazing "Out of Towners". This talented duo is back by popular demand playing Top 40 and Variety. The Dance Floor is sure to be hopping. No Cover and Smoke-Free. Happy Hour Daily from 5-6pm (Buy one, Get on FREE). Must be 21.

Join us Saturday, October 30th for a Halloween Party in our Fabulous new Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge @ Carson Lanes. Classic Rock Band "Bad Intent" will be rockin' the house. Come in Costume, and use the password "Carson Now" and receive your first drink FREE. Happy Hour from 5-6pm. Buy One, Get One, FREE. NO Cover and Smoke-Free. Must be 21. Click here to check out our events calendar.

Join us every Wednesday for Country Line Dancing Lessons with Cowboy Bob in our fabulous new Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge @ Carson Lanes. Beginners to Advanced welcome. No Cover & Smoke-Free. Happy Hour Daily from 5-6pm. Buy one, Get one FREE.

Monday is Dollar Day at Carson Lanes. Bowling is just $1 per game, and shoe rentals are just $1.00. Alley's Diner also features several $1.00 menu items. Happy Hour in the Bar is everyday from 5-6pm (Buy one, get one FREE). Carson Lanes is Smoke-Free so bring the whole family. A Billiards Room and Arcade are also available.

Join Cowboy Bob every Wednesday Nite @ 7pm for FREE Country Line Dancing at the fabulous new Eleventh Frame Lounge @ Carson Lanes. Must be 21. No Cover.

The Lounge features a lighted stage, large dance floor, plush seating, and is completely Smoke-Free. Happy Hour Daily from 4-6pm (Buy One, Get One FREE).