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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.

Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based, national organization has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its emergency veterinary care program to service and therapy animals that belong to the homeless.

If everything goes as planned, the sun will finally make an appearance. That’s good news for those running in the Carson High Safe and Sober 5K or in Ascent Runs’ Love Can Be Cold 5/10K at Prison Hill. If you’d rather avoid the mud, check out the Champagne and Jewelry Show inside the bigger better Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery. Chocolate lovers should head to the Plaza Hotel for the annual AAUW Feast of Chocolate. Keep reading and have a great weekend.

SATURDAY:

Two adults and a juvenile were arrested Wednesday after multiple stolen items were recovered in a suspected commercial burglary spree at several stores, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

As the Nevada Legislature resumes session this week, Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury and other officials are looking for clarification how to implement the legalization of recreational marijuana, which was approved by Nevada voters in November’s election.

Ross Stores, Inc. announced that it is partnering with Boys and Girls Clubs of America with a four-week program called, “Help Local Kids Learn.” Beginning Saturday, Feb. 4, customers in Carson City can make a monetary contribution at their local Ross Dress for Less location during checkout to be donated to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada this February.

Representatives from Save Mart Stores in Carson City delivered checks Wednesday morning to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center (RWFRC), the proceeds of which had been collected from the company's GIVE.SHARE.CARE food-sharing program.

The historic building that houses a liquor store and other businesses in South Lake Tahoe sustained significant damage after a heavy snow load contributed to the collapse of the structure's roof early Monday morning.

Ashley Bursey is a McDonald's employee from the Minden restaurant. She was involved in a car accident on Thursday, Dec. 29 on State Route 88 at Centerville and sustained life threatening injuries.

Susan Clemons of Carson City is the winner of an LG 55-inch Smart Television — a $597 value — from FoodMaxx during its online sweepstakes that ended Dec. 27, said FoodMaxx Public Affairs Manager Nannette Miranda.

As part of FoodMaxx’s entry into the Nevada marketplace with new stores in Carson City and Sparks, the grocery chain held an online sweepstakes, encouraging shoppers at both stores to register at FoodMaxx.com to receive email-only weekly specials. The contest ran from Nov. 16 through Dec. 27.

Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada will celebrate the beginning of the 2017 Cookie Season with the Carson City Cookie Kickoff event. The celebration is Friday, Jan. 6 at the Carson City Mall from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On Jan. 1, marijuana becomes legal in Nevada, but that doesn’t signal that “anything goes” in the New Year. The Department of Taxation, which is tasked with implementing the law, is urging Nevadans to know what is and isn’t legal before they start celebrating in 2017.

Sheila Hillebrand's art gallery and decor business on C Street in Virginia City ran out of room pretty quickly, she said.

"I had everything stacked up in the hallway where they could look through it," she said. "But most people don't look through it."

Most of the prints she carried were stacked on the floor because there wasn't the wall space to display them all.

MJ’s Sports Bar on South Carson Street in Carson City was declared the winner Saturday of the annual Battle of the Bars Toy Drive with patrons and staff collecting 141 toys.

There's a fresh nugget of wisdom found at 1804 E. William Street, site of the giant golden rock that had once marked the location of a pawn shop for years.

A new firearms retailer opened at the space in September, bringing with it a wealth of knowledge and experience that owners Randall and Jennifer Brooks of Carson City hope to impart to area gun owners, as well as to the gun-curious.

The Sierra-Tahoe Branch and Ladies Auxiliary Unit #137 of the Fleet Reserve Association held their Annual Christmas Party at Jethro’s Oven - Grill, Gardnerville. The food was plentiful and enjoyed by everyone, along with fabulous yummy desserts prepared by Brenda Horton, President of the Ladies Auxiliary. A big thank you to Larry Knack and Rick Athenour for arranging the event.

Wonderful raffle prizes were donated by local stores, including a $100 Walmart gift card. Thank you to Sue Higgins for securing the raffle prizes and displaying them so nicely.

Save Mart Supermarkets in Carson City will match in-store donations Friday to the Ron Wood Family Resource Center.

For the past month, Carson City shoppers have been able to donate to Ron Wood at checkout through Save Mart Companies' "Give.Share.CARE! Holiday Drive," said company spokeswoman Nanette Miranda.

Lyon County officials met Friday with city leaders from Fernley and Yerington to discuss implementing requirements under Nevada's recently passed Question 2, the initiative to regulate and tax marijuana, said County Manager Jeff Page.

Nearly nine months after the Save Mart Supermarket closed at 3325 Highway 50 East in Carson City, a new FoodMaxx grocery store is about to open in its place.

I’m writing this before Thanksgiving and stores have been decorated for the holidays with their red, green, silver, gold and white HO HO HO wares for weeks now. Christmas is only a month away and Hanukkah begins December 24.

Some of you will be braving the stores today, searching for the Black Friday deals. Some of you will be enjoying time with the family and friends that have come to visit. Show off our great valley with a trip to the State Railroad Museum: the McKeen Motor Car is up and running. Enjoy opening night of Pinkerton Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Community Center. The Candy Cane Express in Virginia City begins its run today and is perfect for little ones. Live it up at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint tonight. Groove Session is the perfect way to kick off the weekend.

FRIDAY:

As the holiday season approaches, Charlie Blim, owner of Charlie B Gallery, advises going into local shops rather than big box stores.

“I’ve got stuff made by actual humans,” he said. “All that other stuff is made by machines.”

But when customers come into his shop, he’s not pushing to make a sale. He’s got a bigger goal in mind.
“Art changed my life,” he said. “If they take the time to learn the history, learn about the artist, it could change their lives too. It’s not just about buying stuff.”

Food Maxx will be conducting an employment event on Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Carson City Nevada JobConnect Office to hire the remaining positions available before its grand opening on Dec. 7, 2016.

A second Nevada store will open in Carson City Dec. 7. The FoodMaxx brand includes 52 stores throughout California. The Sparks and Carson stores ...

Two Reno area men were arrested on felony burglary charges Wednesday after allegedly stealing merchandise from Kohl’s, Home Depot and Walmart, loading the stolen items into a vehicle in front of the stores, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Reading the creative works of famous science fiction writers was only half of the class requirements for Mary Gillespie’s English class students this fall semester at Western Nevada College. The other part of the class tapped into the artistic creativity of her students.

Hoopty-Doopty-Doooo! Did you know that the IRS is watching for large cash transactions? They are working hard to stop illegal activity (such as money laundering by various criminals involved in tax evasion, terrorist financing, drug dealing, etc.), which usually involves a lot of cash.

But wait a minute, aren’t there legitimate large cash deposits from businesses such as Retail Stores, ATM Vendors, Check Cashing Firms, Bars, Banks, Casinos, etc.? Of course, and those businesses have learned a simple required step to avoid any surprise visits from the IRS or DEA agents.

Friends to All is dedicated to bringing joy, cheer and friendship to senior citizens in the community during the holiday season. Since 1999 this group has been working to meet the needs of those with limited financial resources who are home bound or in care centers with little or no family nearby. Each year 150 - 200 visits are averaged in the Carson City area!

Jim Peckham, executive director of Friends In Service Helping (FISH), excitedly led groups of visitors on tours of the organization’s property, located at 138 E. Long Street, Thursday night as part of a grand reopening celebration.