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The Carson Valley Quilt Guild created a special quilt for the first baby born at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center on March 18, to commemorate National Quilting Day. Sunday, March 19, the Guild presented a basket filled with a beautiful handmade quilt and other items such as burp pads, diaper changing caddy, and more.

With flooding possible in parts of northern Nevada Monday into Tuesday, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with what to do before, during and after a flood.

Area you ready for some football? North, south, east, west, or downtown: there’s a good time to be found: drink specials and football squares everywhere. If you couldn’t care less about the Patriot-Falcons match-up, then consider BINGO for CASI or bowling and some Valentine cookie decorating. Sundays also offer an early morning ride with Muscle Powered and some no-stress yoga. Keep reading for even more lazy day fun.

It’s a wine walking, Super Bowl weekend. You’ll find music and art on this list, but also a list of sports books and football parties. Fun for kids, adults, families, and friends awaits you in the area: it just depends on what you are in the mood for. Keep reading and have a great weekend!

SATURDAY:

• Free Youth Basketball Handling Clinic at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; open to all youth aged 6-18; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)

It's the first Friday of February and things are heating up. Not literally, mind you, that silly groundhog predicted more winter is on its way. Plenty of live music tonight will have you moving and grooving: Mo'z Motley Blues at Living the Good Life, Pawnshop at Westside Pour House, and Decoy at the Max Casino to name a few. Several new art exhibits are opening tonight, so make the rounds to the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, the Carson City Visitor Center, and Paradise Salon Spa Wellness if you want to hit them all.

The topic of gardening can, at times, appear unchanging. Plant needs are consistent and basic: water, support, nutrients, sunlight and carbon dioxide. Seeds are generally planted in the same way. Maintenance doesn’t change much. How many ways are there to harvest a tomato, an apple or other delectable edible? However, since gardening is one of our most popular hobbies, it is big business.

With flooding likely in parts of northern Nevada this weekend, residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with what to do before, during and after a flood. The best local resource for information on flooding is the Nevada Floods website. Residents are encouraged to visit the website now, but here is some basic information.

There has been a lot of talk this week about the 1997 flood. Twenty years ago, on New Year’s Eve Day, 1996, my Dad and I went goose hunting. We had set out our decoys and had a good early morning hunt, however, it started raining so we packed everything up, leaving the bags of decoys in a dry irrigation ditch.

There's an old idiom that goes, "Walk the talk, don't talk the walk."

Talking sort of comes with the territory for me. I spend most of my time writing words.

But it occurred to me as the holidays approached this year that I wasn't doing much else.

This had to change, I told myself.

Here’s another take on gift giving. Give a living Christmas tree in a pot that your gift receiver can plant in their yard after Christmas. If you give a tree, include these tips. While indoors, check the moisture content of the root ball daily. Water it when the top two inches of soil feels dry.

Oh baby, it’s cold outside. Jack Frost seems to be working overtime this weekend, bringing temperatures that will barely rise above freezing. I suggest some hot cocoa. Join Santa at Adele’s for pictures, cookies, and something warm to drink, just remember to bring an unwrapped toy to donate.

Brace yourself, Carson City. We could be in for some wet and windy weather this weekend. The more adventurous of you will be participating in the Be Bold, Run in the Cold ‘Run with Rudolph’ 5/10K near Western Nevada College. If you’d rather be indoors, the Carson Mall is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair, and at noon will celebrate the grand opening of Ogres-Holm Pottery. Celebrate a Country Christmas with Mary Kaye and the Kaye Sisters in Genoa or get your Celtic fix at the Brewery Art Center with a performance by County Clarke. Read on for local fun for young and the young-at-heart.

Silver Strike CrossFit in Carson City is hosting a shopping experience on Friday at 6PM. Open to the public. Come get unique gifts such as handmade knives, Lularoe Clothing, handmade blankets, scarves, baby items, women and children's accessories, Christmas decor, jewelry and more! Free Hot chocolate and crafting corner to make your own ornaments. Space available to gift wrap your items for free!

For information go to silverstrikecrossfit.com. Silver Strike CrossFit is located at 3260 Centennial Park Dr.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1976, presents Christmas at the Trailer Park with Antsy McClain on Friday, Dec. 9 in the Maizie Harris Jesse Black Box Theater.

Don’t miss the opportunity to join Western Nevada College’s final driver education and baby-sitting certification classes of 2016.

All three WNC campuses are offering Driver Education through Continuing Education from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 27-30 to people 15 and older.

The timing couldn’t be any better for individuals considering a career in education in Nevada. Earlier this year, Nevada declared an emergency teacher shortage, allowing teachers licensed in other states to receive provisional licenses to immediately start instruction in the Silver State.

Kizzy the elusive cattle dog is back with its owner today. Here's a message from the owner: "Thank you to Carson City people and community for getting the info out on Kizzy the Cattle dog. I could not be more proud of a community. Bless you all. Kizzy has been reunited after 1 month to the day with her momma. Thank you."

A 36-year-old Carson City woman arrested Wednesday on suspicion of two counts child neglect is now facing felony child abuse charges after investigators learned her four-month-old infant had allegedly been dropped to the ground on two occasions, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

A 36-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Wednesday in the 1700 block of North Carson Street for two counts suspicion of child neglect, battery on a police officer and resisting arrest, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

The Nevada Artists Association announces the winners of it's judged Nevada Day Art Exhibition. The independent judges for this art show chose "80 Acres," an oil by Sally Cohen of Reno, as "Best of Show." The NAA show committee chose "The Wranglers," a mixed media painting by Glyness Miller of Carson City, for "The Spirit of Nevada" award.

Breathe in some crisp autumn air and take in the beauty of the changing leaves as you accompany Muscle Powered on an early morning bike ride. Show off your favorite fur baby at Genoa Coffee and Candy’s Howl-O-Ween celebration. Stop by the Nevada State Railroad Museum for the last day of the Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch. Don’t stop now, keep reading for more great options.

SUNDAY:

Hold onto your broomstick, this weekend is bound to sweep you up in Halloween fun. First you’ll need a pumpkin. The Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to start. Take the costumed kids to a Trunk or Treat at Advantage Auto Works off Old Hot Springs Road courtesy of the members of Carson Cruise Meet and Greet. Team up with Mark Twain for a ghostly tour of our haunted downtown or you can choose a shorter tour that’s perfect for families. Keep reading, this is just the tip of the candy corn.

SATURDAY:

The Carson Valley has some great resale and consignment shops that are willing to buy your gently used items or consign them for you in their shops. These are helpful ideas even if you just want to sell your items at a garage sale or on Facebook or Craigslist.

Ron Wood Family Resource Center works with families in need of fresh diapers everyday. The cost of diapers is a struggle for many of our community members. Nicole Hembree and a community of concerned helpers decided to bring awareness to the diaper need for our babies and toddlers.

For seven years running, University of Utah Health Care (UUHC) has ranked among the nation’s top 10 academic medical centers in quality, safety and accountability. This year, the U has risen to the top.

Singer, songwriter, humorist and small town philosopher Antsy McClain writes what he knows: The good life.

Antsy McClain brings his unique blend of music and “humor with heart” to the stage, combining his original songs with a hilarious slide show, including Antsy’s own life observations, social commentary and imaginary sponsors from his home town trailer park of Pine View Heights.

As a master storyteller with the likes of PBS, NPR and TEDTalks under his belt, Antsy includes humorous and serious songs in his shows.

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, several state agencies are reminding Nevada residents the importance of planning and preparing for any emergency. Specifically, these public safety agencies urge citizens to be aware of specific needs they may have if an emergency strikes.

Please join the Carson Tahoe SPCA and Cafe At Adele's for Paws on the Veranda Saturday, Sept. 17. Bring your four legged friend for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and the Carson Tahoe SPCA will be on hand with homemade treats and lots of other surprises! A portion of your check will be donated to their spay and neuter fund for the homeless animals that come into our care. A perfect day to dine with your dog!

Barbecued ribs are delicious any time of year.

But there is something about Labor Day weekend that makes them special, particularly in Carson City.

Theresa Maldonado (a.k.a. Baby Doll) was born on July 24, 1938 in Fort Yates ...