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I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 21-23

Hello Carson City! Time again for the weekend event update brought to you by I love Carson City. I Love Carson City is a Facebook page dedicated to all there is to get involved with and do in the Carson City area. Not everyone is on Facebook, or wants to be, but you do NOT need to sign up to see the information. For a complete Friday through Thursday event listing go here. If you have an event that you would like to have included, please contact me on the Facebook page, submit to Carson Now, or send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.org

FRIDAY:

  • Opening Day at Northstar AND Heavenly Ski Resorts
  • Holiday Craft Fair at Browsers Corner Bookstore: 911 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)
  • ’Pets of the Homeless’ Food Drive; Sock and Glove Tree for Do Drop In at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson St. (10am-5pm)
  • Holiday High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm-4:30pm; $35; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
  • Carson High Annual Holiday Craft Fair; Pictures with Santa ($5 to benefit Wendy Robards Universal Dream Park Foundation) at Carson High School, North Entrance (5pm-9pm; $2)
  • Quail Ridge Animal Hospital Holiday Open House: 937 Mica Dr. (5-8pm)
  • Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (5pm-9pm; $5 for five tastes)
  • Christmas Sneak Peak: Fundraiser for Advocates to End Domestic Violence at Classy Seconds Thrift Shop: 411 Hot Springs Rd. (5:30pm; $5 at door)
  • Customer Appreciation and Vendor Night at Distinctive Salon and Spa: 725 Basque (5:45pm-7pm; refreshments and raffle)
  • 26th Annual Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation’s Ski and Snowboard Swap at Mont Bleu Casino, Stateline (6pm-11pm; $5/ under 12 free)
  • Live Music at San Marcos Grill
  • Capital Cut-ups Square Dancing at Carson City Senior Center (6:30pm-9pm)
  • Dinner and Music with Tom and Mary Kay at Foodies Bystro at the Brewery Arts Center (6:30pm-9pm)
  • Division 1 Football Regional Semi-Finals: CHS Senators vs. Reno Huskies at Carson High School (7pm)
  • Song Composer Colin Ross at Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $15 at door)
  • Live Music with Acoustic Solution at Bella Fiore Wines
  • Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
  • Open Mic at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm)
  • Joey Carmon Band at Casino Fandango (7pm)
  • Karaoke at Ponderosa Saloon , Virginia City (7pm)
  • Swing Night at Yaple’s Ballroom (Jitterbug Lesson 7pm; Dance 8pm)
  • WNMTC Presents: My Fair Lady at Bob Boldrick Theater, Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28, tickets online here)
  • Jaime Rollins at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St.
  • Trippin King Snakes at Westside Pour House
  • Mimic at The Carson Station
  • Karaoke at Barb’s Y-Not: 152 E. Long (8pm)
  • Karaoke at Whiskey Tavern (9pm)
  • DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SATURDAY:

  • Carson High Annual Holiday Craft Fair; Pictures with Santa ($5 to benefit Wendy Robards Universal Dream Park Foundation) at Carson High School, North Entrance (9am-4pm; $1.50, discount with non-perishable food donation)
  • Winter Trail Series: Cold Turkey Run 3.5M and 10K at Washoe Lake State Park (9am-12pm; $25 same day registration; www.ascentruns.com/WinterSeries )
  • Holiday Craft Fair at Browsers Corner Book Store: 911 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)
  • Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Silviglia at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (9:55am)
  • Free Dog and Cat Microchip Clinic Sponsored by Nevada Humane Society at Community Center (10am-2pm; Dogs must be leashed, Cats must be in carriers)
  • “YOUR BOOK YOUR WAY” by Janice Oberding: Workshop on How to Self-Publish and Market Your Own Book at Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (10am-4pm; $40; RSVP 775-847-0111)
  • Free Refreshments and Prize Drawing at Action Home Furnishings, Carson Mall
  • 26th Annual Heavenly Ski and Snowboard Foundation’s Ski and Snowboard Swap at Mont Bleu Casino, Stateline (10am-5pm; free)
  • Earlier Than the Bird Sale and Open House: Downtown Gardnerville Shops (10am-4pm)
  • Holiday Open House at Decor and More: 2578 S. Curry (10am-5pm)
  • Thanksgiving Crafts and Story Time at Carson City Library (10:30am)
  • Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
  • STEM Lab and Science Room at Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
  • Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor (11am-4pm; $25)
  • WARF Cat/Kitten Adoptions (11am-4pm) and Dog Town Rescue Adoptions (11am- 3pm) at Petco on Topsy Lane
  • Holiday High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm-4:30pm; $35; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
  • Annual Thanksgiving Potluck at The Spoke Bar and Grill (3pm; sign up sheet at bar)
  • Battle of the Bars Turkey Drive (5pm-8pm)
  • Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (5pm-9pm; $5 for five tastes)
  • Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines
  • Comedienne Elayne Boosler at Carson Nugget (7pm AND 9pm)
  • Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
  • Joey Carmon Band at Casino Fandango (7pm)
  • ’Isaac Newton’ Lecture and Star Party at Western Nevada College Observatory (doors 6pm; 6:30pm)
  • WNMTC Presents: My Fair Lady at Bob Boldrick Theater, Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28)
  • Atomic Giants at Whiskey Tavern (8pm)
  • Tany Jane at The Carson Station
  • Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
  • DJ 80’s Joe All Request Night at 11th Frame Winners Lounge in Carson Lanes (8pm; must be 21+; tips and donations go to Make a Wish Foundation)
  • Music Saturdays: Smoking Joes at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)
  • Live DJ at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St.
  • Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson St.
  • Karaoke at Westside Pour House – formerly Mo and Sluggos
  • Karaoke at The Spoke Bar and Grill
  • DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SUNDAY:

  • Response Training at Carson City Courthouse – Please avoid the area
  • Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor (11am-4pm; $25)
  • Bingo at Carson City Senior Center to benefit Meals on Wheels Program (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
  • STEM Lab and Science Room at Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
  • Eagle Valley Children’s Home Holiday Drive at Whiskey Tavern (drop off donations by 11:30am)
  • Golden Tee Tournament at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (1pm)
  • FINAL PERFORMANCE: WNMTC Presents: My Fair Lady at Bob Boldrick Theater, Community Center (2pm; $25-28)
  • Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
  • Super Sunday: drink specials and yummy food at Carson Cigar Co. (5pm)

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Bowers Mansion Programs on the Porch program begins in May with this year's theme is "Variety Edition." Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free series in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m., May 17 through June 21.

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Two free scholarship lunch tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who couldn’t otherwise afford to participate. Reach out to wnvlgbtq@gmail.com and request your free tickets now!

St. Paul's Lutheran Family Church in Carson City is having a huge rummage sale Saturday, April 27 at 8 am until 1:30 pm. This is a fundraiser by St. Paul's women's group, WELCA, in association with Thrivent. There will be a jewelry room and a boutique featuring decor de jour and collectibles.

Carson City area casino gaming revenue was up slightly in March, according to the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Statewide, revenue was down 1.65 percent compared to March 2023.

The Carson City School District is pleased to announce Empire Elementary School’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Teacher Adrienne Wiggins has been selected as a Nevada finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honors for teachers of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science.

Nevada's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March 2024, which decreased by 0.1 percent from February 2024, according to the state's Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation’s March 2024 economic report.

Carson High Debate continues its groundbreaking season. Competing at state for the first time since Covid the team advanced to final events in 4 separate events.

Clear Creek Bowmen Cancer Shoot is this Sunday April 28 at the Carson City Archery Range.

Carson Medical Group broke ground on their new 31,000 square foot facility off old Hot Springs Road in October 2022 and this June it will officially open its doors to patients.

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The Nevada Artists Association is excited to announce two Featured Artist Shows beginning Saturday, May 4 by Carson City artists, Cynthia Brenneman and Bruce Nelson.

Dive into an ocean of adventure with Wild Horse Children's Theater as we embark on a journey under the sea in the upcoming production of Disney's "Finding Nemo, Jr." at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall in Carson City. This spectacular musical adaptation of the beloved Pixar movie promises to be a wave of fun, friendships, and heartwarming moments that the entire family will enjoy!

UPDATE THURSDAY: The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the two people who died Wednesday morning following the two vehicle crash on I-580 in Carson City. They are Alejandra Hernandez Valtierra, 36, and Viola Santoyo Huizar, 48, both of Carson City.
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UPDATE 12:42PM: Southbound I-580 in Carson City was opened as of around 11 a.m., said a Nevada State Police spokeswoman, who provided more details of the fatal crash that happened early Wednesday morning.

Both the driver of a car and a truck involved in the crash died. Their names have not been released pending notification of family members. The car, which was going the wrong way — northbound in the southbound lane — struck the truck and caught on fire, according to a NSP preliminary investigation thus far. The vehicle makes are unknown at this time.

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Schools receiving the designation have committed to supporting the educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected children and their families.

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Tickets are now available for this summer’s Capital City Brewfest. This year’s event takes place June 22 on Curry Street at McFadden Plaza in Carson City. More than two dozen brewers, as well as several food trucks, will line the street from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Plus there will be live music on the McFadden Plaza stage.

The Carson City Planning Commission meeting will be held Wednesday, April 24 in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William St. at 5 p.m.

The agenda includes trail improvements, a therapeutic horse riding academy, a care facility and more.

Western Nevada College’s Veterans Resource Center and Wildcat Veterans Club invite the community to participate in a Walk for Hope on Wednesday, May 1, at 9 a.m.

It's an opportunity to bring awareness to the national and local issue of suicide and identify local resources and learning opportunities for prevention. Veterans and military personnel experience death by suicide at a rate that is about 1.5 times higher than civilian populations.

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Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is looking for volunteers to help us clean up trash and other debris at the Carson Ridge Disc Golf Course on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. Register today using the link here to spend a sunny day volunteering with your community.

Parent night series hosted by Carson City Juvenile Services will examine school absenteeism and attendance this Thursday, April 25. Parents, families and students are encouraged to attend.

At noon Friday April 26 on Paul Esswein’s radio program "A Masterclass for Master Plans" on KNVC 95.1 FM Carson City Community Radio, Carson High School AP students Bebe Keil and Tanner McCune will be his guests.

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