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When we were young it was always the field trip that got us out of the classroom to see for ourselves what our teachers wanted us to learn. The museum is always a place of wonder; a time machine that transports you to places where there were no smart phones or computers, let alone electricity and flushing toilets. Carson City has some great museums filled with enough old time artifacts, pictures and interactive learning centers to intrigue parents and their children.

Have you given any thought to building your body up and increasing your overall health? Would you like a few reasons why you should?

Let's start with a tremendous gain in cardiovascular endurance. When you chase your kids you’ll be able to catch them. Endurance means your heart rate will drop and your heart will beat less to supply your body with the needed oxygen. The proper terminology is "greater stroke volume". You will achieve better circulation, and during cold winter months your body will benefit greatly from that increase.

Bride and Grooms to-be tell the world their engaging engagement story for a chance to win a Lake Tahoe South weekend wedding complete with lodging for 30 guests, meals, lakefront ceremony and reception valued at more than $10,000.

Greenhouse Garden Center is offering a five-session landscape design for the homeowner workshop.

The by reservation-only workshop will take place 10 a.m. to noon and 12:45-3 p.m. Feb. 4, and from 10 a.m. to noon and 12:45-3 p.m. Feb. 5. A fifth session will be available by appointment only.

Xavier and Karina Herrera had a 2012 blessing unique to Carson City: Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center's first baby of the year.

There's plenty to celebrate as the clock is set to ring in the New Year this weekend. The celebration begins tonight at Carson Lanes with an inaugural pre New Year's Eve Rock and Roll show. Check out the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau blog for parties, deals and happenings around town.

Hollywood stuntman Bruce Barbour pauses in front of an enormous flat-screen TV in his Carson City living room to rewind a 1990 clip from Glen Ford's last Western, "Border Shootout."

When Barbour's character taunts Ford's, Ford takes a swing at him and knocks out all his front teeth, which can clearly be seen flying across the screen.

The unseasonable warm weather around Carson City makes it ideal to get out and take advantage of some of the area’s outdoor activities including ice skating, hiking, mountain biking and golf. Check out the latest blog from the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Wishing everyone an merry Christmas. Here's some Christmas humor from Larry the Cable Guy:

The Arlington Square Ice Rink could be the closest thing to winter that residents will see in Carson City this holiday season — and hours have been extended during the break.

Starting today, three sessions will be offered daily except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Those who want to do something festive to celebrate Christmas Eve can take to the ice from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or from 3 to 7 p.m. Then, on Christmas Day, after all the gifts have been opened, skaters can get some fresh air and exercise at the rink from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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A look inside the newly opened community greenhouse reveals little more than rows of naked tables made of gray steel lined neatly under rows of the same gray, metal rods.

But that's not what Ray Saliga sees.
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The 2012 line-up of entertainment is guaranteed to Blue ‘em away at Lake Tahoe South’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. The New Year’s festivities and beyond continue the trend of popular contemporary artists including: The Cataracs, NOFX, Lucinda Williams, The Expendables, Whitney Cummings, 311 and Wayne Brady. The combo of entertainment, amenities and nightlife has established MontBleu on the virtual map among revelers.

2011 Ends on a High Note…

Volunteers are getting "Locomotive 25" ready for the 23rd Annual Santa Train in Carson City.

A special guest is making his way to the event right now. The Nevada State Railroad Museum hopes families come out this weekend and buy tickets which cost three dollars per seat.

This is the fourth in a series of photos of oddities that were seen on a six week vacation trip to Italy in September and October, 2011.
That trip was taken by Bob and Lorraine Scholes of Dayton and Don and Elaine Quilici of Carson City, as they traveled the length and width of Italy, plus being on the Island of Sicily and in Switzerland.

Setting up the U.S. Capitol Christmas tree in 60 seconds.

Siri finds out Steve Jobs has died.

This is the third in a series of photos of oddities that were seen on a six week vacation trip to Italy in September and October, 2011.
That trip was taken by Bob and Lorraine Scholes of Dayton and Don and Elaine Quilici of Carson City, as they traveled the length and width of Italy, plus being on the Island of Sicily and in Switzerland.

Downtown Carson City celebrated the start of the holiday season with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.

Streets were closed off as throngs of people gathered in front of the state capitol to watch as the lights for the two giant Christmas trees were turned on.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived on the back of an antique fire truck, with Mayor Bob Crowell riding shotgun. After the state's trees were turned on, the crowd headed over to the First Presbyterian Church where the city's Christmas tree was turned on.

Willa Ramsden will tell you that the past 100 years have been good to her.

And she celebrated that 100th birthday with friends Sunday at the Eagle Valley Nursing Home.

Despite the spring-like temperatures Friday, a downtown parking lot was transformed into a winter wonderland complete with mitten-wearing ice skaters.

More than 100 visitors took to the rink in Arlington Square's first official day of business this year.

Even though it remains among the least expensive holiday meal, the retail cost of menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings increased about 13 percent this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
The Bureau’s annual Thanksgiving dinner price survey shows the average cost of 2011′s feast for 10 is $49.20, a $5.73 price increase from 2010’s average of $43.47. The survey shopping list includes turkey, bread stuffing, sweet potatoes, rolls with butter, peas, cranberries, a relish tray of carrots and celery, pumpkin pie with whipped cream, and beverages of coffee and milk, all in quantities sufficient to serve a family of 10.
If you’re not in the mood to cook and want to enjoy the holiday without the work, a number of Carson City restaurants will offer traditional family dinners. Read more here on the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau blog.

The community is invited once again this Thursday to attend the Carson Nugget's annual free Thanksgiving dinner, and Chef Michael Karsky has been busy planning for and preparing the feast for weeks.

Come on in and see the unique gifts our vendors have lined up. Different, distinct and individual items for those 'hard to buy for' family and friends.