Announcements

Two visiting artists will demonstrate their art forms and raffle four pieces of their work during the reception April 2, 11 to 3, in Gardnerville. Their work will be at the gallery all during April for the Spring Spruce Up event.

The Carson City Linux Users Group will be meeting on Saturday, April 15 at the Carson City Public Library. Upstairs in Collaboration Room 1, at 10:00 AM.

Greenhouse Garden Center in Carson City will be having a “Dirty Job” Fair on Friday, March 31, from 1pm to 5pm (day 1 of 2).

We're hiring! Visit us March 31st, 2023 1pm-5pm or April 1st, 2023 8am-12pm. Bring a resume' and a filled out application.

Girls on the Run Sierras is a local social emotional learning program for girls in 3rd through 8th grade. We teach lessons about the importance of friendship, kindness and emotional intelligence, while creatively integrating physical activity.

Camp GOTR is coming to Carson City August 7-11 for girls ages 8-12. This will be a half day from 8am to noon.

Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play promoted by the National Parks Trust. This year, the event will be hosted on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Mills Park.

The Carson City Park Rangers are seeking community organizations to participate in the event and offer an outdoor activity for kids and families to enjoy. This will be a great opportunity to advertise and engage with the public.

The Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space department has been working on re-opening our parks and open spaces. There are still several closures (see below) but the following are open to the public as of Monday, March 20:

Please come out on Saturday, March 25 to support the Dayton Valley Dog Park. Pastor Heather from CenterPoint Church, will be giving a pet blessing. This will be followed by a chili tasting. Small bowl of chili is $5 and a large bowl of chili is $10. All proceeds go to the dog park.

You are invited! Please join Caraway Charcuterie & Creations on Thursday April 6th 2023 from 4pm to 7pm for their official grand opening ribbon cutting and open house. This event is open to the public and will be hosted at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

Every year, Carson City School District's 8th Graders are invited to participate in a trip to Washington DC during Spring Break.

Polka Dot Powerhouse, an International Women's Connection Group, Celebrated 11 years on March 13. This yearly event is known as "I Rock The Dot Day." Women from the Carson City Chapter gathered at La Capital Cafe and Grill to watch interactive events with the Founder and CEO Shannon Crotty from Wisconsin.

The Nashville Social Club has announced tickets are still available for Dirty Cello, performing live in “The Swan” Music Hall on Saturday, March 18.

Carson City Republican Women’s Club encourages applications for the 2023 Education Scholarship of $2,000. The 2023 high school graduates of the Carson City area, the Dayton area corridor and homeschoolers are encouraged to contact school counselors or Scholarship Chair at bergstrom.elaine@gmail.com for an application.

Carson City resident Robert Drews announced the release by Vertu Publishing of his novel “Look for Something Good.” The book tells the stories of two men who hit the reset button.

The Nashville Social Club has plans for a rollicking, Irish good time and proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration this Friday, March 17th.

The inaugural Mark Twain Days celebration will take place April 21-23 in Carson City. You can get the inside scoop on the festivities at this week’s Rotary Club of Carson City meeting. The lunch meeting takes place Tuesday, March 14 at noon in the Brewery Arts Center’s Grand Ballroom. The public is invited to attend the meeting.

Wally Murray, President and CEO of Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU), announced his retirement after 35 years at the credit union.

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas International Gaming Institute (IGI) has released a summary of new findings on gambling risks and behaviors among Nevadans. Summary findings from the study reveal that 19.7% of Nevadans who have gambled in the past year have high risk of developing problem gambling and gambling addiction.

Days after North Lake Tahoe Fire officials warned of an alarming increase in gas leaks, carbon monoxide related emergencies and other hazard-related emergencies, Southwest Gas has put out its own alert, urging customers to protect themselves from snow and ice build up on natural gas infrastructure, especially when clearing

Bill & Valerie Wharton of Minden, Nevada are proud to announce the unity of their daughter Hayley Wharton, to Christian Hazel, son of Joanne Burkart of Reno, Nevada.

The happy couple were united in marriage on Monday, March 6th, 2023, at a lovely outdoor ceremony hosted by the Tamarack Casino Ballroom Gazebo in Reno.

UPDATE: The Mother Hips show at Nashville Social Club scheduled for Friday has been canceled due to extreme winter weather and dangerous driving conditions. Nashville Social Club hopes to reschedule, staff wrote in a note to Facebook followers.
"Thank you for your patience and support. No one could have predicted this kind of winter! All tickets purchased have been refunded."
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The Nashville Social Club in Carson City has announced tickets are still available for The Mother Hips, performing live in “The Swan” Music Hall on Friday, March 10.

The Mother Hips have been praised by Rolling Stone as “divinely inspired“ and guests of the Nashville Social Club will get to experience why this Friday night.

As their class project, the 2023 class of the Carson City Chamber Leadership Institute will be refurbishing the Veterans Resource Center at the Western Nevada College. Multiple events are planned to raise funds for the project starting with:

Friends in Service Helping's Celebrity Waiters annual fundraiser is returning to the site of the Student Housing Revitalization Project in downtown Carson City.

Carson City Supervisor Lisa Schuette will be hosting ‘Coffee with Lisa’ from 7-8 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8 at the Cracker Box.

Come join us for an evening with the Carson City District Attorney, Jason Woodbury. He will be speaking at the ORW March Meeting. Please RSVP to ORW email: OrmsbyRepublicanWomensClub@gmail.com.

"Falling," a YA paranormal romance by Tori Briar, is set in a fictional city in the Sierra foothills.

Says the author about her choice of location for the work, “Place matters; where we are informs who we are. In Falling, I worked hard to render the setting with portrayals of the buffeting Nevada winds and the beauty and allure of the high desert foothills. I hope the reader will leave this book with a sense of place as well as an exhilarating story.”

Heather Nicole, a professional photographer, will teach "The Basics of Creating and Capturing Photographic Moments," on March 26, 2023 from 1-4pm, at Adams Hub, 111 W. Proctor Street, Carson City. Heather will show you the tools, tips, and tricks to use various camera settings and create a great image. Heather has won numerous awards in local and international photo competitions and been published in Outdoor Photographer Magazine, National Geographic, and the Nature Conservancy. Bring your camera (not intended for cell phone photography). Ages 13+.

Bravo! Wild Horse Children’s Theater (WHCT) Junior Theater Festival Performance Troupe recently brought home top honors at the Junior Theater Festival West (JTF) in Sacramento, CA.

The Nashville Social Club has unveiled plans for a rollicking, Irish good time and proper St. Patrick’s Day celebration, Friday, March 17th.

St. Patty’s All-Day Menu features:
· In-house Corned Beef Braised in Guinness Beer (10-day cure)
· Dark Ale Mostarda Sauce,
· Jameson-Braised Cabbage,
· Butter Roasted New Potatoes, & Espresso Braised Carrots

With festive drink specials like:
· 5$ Green Beer,
· 3$ off Jameson Shots,
· And, a “Luck of the Irish” Cocktail with Jameson, Peach Schnapps and Pineapple Juice.

Join us for our 6th Annual Unmasked Gala. The evening will include dinner, awards, a silent and live auction, as well as performances from Dear Evan Hansen.

Your generous support will help us to continue providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals, families and communities affected by mental illness.

CARSON CITY — Long-time history curator Robert “Bob” Nylen, who retired in 2020 after 36 years with the Nevada State Museum, was named Curator Emeritus on Feb. 2, 2023.

“This is such an honor,” Nylen said. “I couldn’t have even imagined an honor like this being given to me.”