Christmas Tree
Sierra Lutheran And Fellowship of Christian Athletes Team Up For Trees For The Troops
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/21/2019 - 8:25pmCARSON CITY — Sierra Lutheran High School and Fellowship of Christian Athletes are partnering to cultivate support for Trees For the Troops, a local effort to generate funds to gift Christmas trees to active military at the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif.
Christmas tree permits in Lake Tahoe Basin available beginning Nov. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 2:45pmThe USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of Christmas tree permits on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. Permits cost $10 each payable by cash, check or credit card. Please note, cash sales are quicker and allow for more efficient payment processing.
Ceremonies, holiday craft fairs and more: Carson City region set for Veterans Day weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/07/2019 - 7:55pmHeading into the Veterans Day weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next four days. Events include live comedy, art and heater, multiple holiday craft fairs around Carson City and Carson Valley as well as several Veterans Day ceremonies and offers of gratitude to vets and active duty members of the U.S. military on Monday. Read on for details.
Evening with Divas, ghost investigations, Dia de los Muertos and more: Carson City area ramps up for eventful weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 10/31/2019 - 8:57pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the second annual Evening with Divas in Carson City, a Día de Muertos celebration at the Nevada State Museum, Nevada Artists Association’s 40th anniversary celebration, paranormal ghost investigations in Virginia City, a pie baking contest in Gardnerville and much more!
Christmas tree permits on Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts available beginning Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 4:19pmPermits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Friday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating.
Holiday Bazaar at St. Peter's in Carson City offers crafts, food and festive atmosphere
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 12:51pmSt. Peter's Episcopal Church in downtown Carson City at the corner of Telegraph and Division streets will host its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Items available include hand-crafted notecards, hand-made apparel, accessories, and items for the home. Raggedy Ann dolls and Christmas bears will provide unique gifts.
My Thousand Words Book Sculptures: Trees, Ornaments and More
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/08/2019 - 2:00pmDid you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of “My Thousand Words” book sculptures and make them into beautiful art!
This course will teach you to make some amazing holiday creations out of books, including trees and ornaments. You'll even learn how to light up your creations! In addition to the $25 registration fee, a $40 supply fee is due to the instructor at the start of the course.
JoAnne Skelly column: I Love Plant Gifting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 10:00amI’ve been noticing all the new seedlings coming up around the yard: Currants, Oregon grape, penstemons, sumacs, catmint, caryopteris, feverfew, hardy geranium and many more. I did not plant these; the birds did. The seeds spread in the wind or I accidentally spread seeds when deadheading.
Carson City supervisors to discuss funding allocations, budget augments
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 1:36pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be held Thursday, June 6, beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.
To be discussed are funding, contract purchases, grants, special event costs, and more.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 13
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 9:46pmGood morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! Our area is always teeming with wildlife. This time of year around the Nevada state capital you will find wild horses, birds of prey and Mule deer, among others.
With mostly sunny skies today and a high temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s, you've got few excuses not to get out and see the Eagle Valley breathing with its natural life.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 9:57pmGood morning Carson City and welcome to your weekend. Weather is expected to be mild for most of this weekend, partly sunny with daytime high temperatures in the mid- to upper 40s.
Here is what's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Jan. 12:
Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Jan. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:53pmHello and good day Carson City. We are headed into the end of the work week, Friday, Jan. 11, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies ahead into the weekend, with a chance of rain or snow showers to round out Sunday. Stay tuned. Here's what's happening around Carson City today:
Happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Jan. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:05pmHello and good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Here's what's happening around town:
Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 12:31amWelcome to the middle of the work week Carson City. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Expect mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 51. Rain is possible this morning, especially before 10 a.m., and then a slight chance of showers after 10 a.m. Here's what's happening around town:
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 8:38amHello Carson City, and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. We're looking at mostly cloudy conditions today with a high temperature near 50 along with a chance of rain showers this evening into Wednesday. Here's what's happening around town today:
Happenings around Carson City for Monday, Jan. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 12:41amGood day Carson City, it is Monday, Jan. 7, 2019. After snow and wind blew into the capital city Sunday and overnight, we are looking at clearing but breezy skies in time for today's inauguration on the capitol grounds. Today is also the first day of classes for Carson City School District after winter break. As of the time of this writing, no delays have been announced.
Christmas tree recycling locations offered throughout northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 9:51amCARSON CITY — Since 2001, more than 350,000 trees have been recycled throughout Nevada thanks to the help of several Christmas tree recycling programs, thousands of volunteers, and many community sponsors.
Carson City Christmas tree curbside, drop-off recycling efforts begin Jan. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 12:10pmAs we head into the final day of the holiday season, Carson City once again offers Christmas tree recycling in cooperation with Capital Sanitation and Waste Management.
What's happening around Carson City this Christmas Eve
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 6:01amHello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Today is Christmas Eve, where kitchens burst with delicious creations and family and friends prepare to gather in fellowship and faith. Last minute shoppers will appreciate that many retailers, including local businesses and art galleries, are open today for those zero-hour Christmas gifts.
Senator Square: Carson City schools superintendent wishes everyone a Merry Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 7:03amCarson City School District has got to be one of the best places on earth to work, this coming from someone who has been here for 18 years. Some may call this hyperbole, but if someone actually took the time to do the research, he would find hyperbole is not the case as further evidence of this may be seen in the following letter written to all teachers within the school district by a friendly, kind, and professional Superintendent, Richard Stokes.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 23
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/22/2018 - 9:11pmLet the countdown begin. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve!
This is the last day to see Santa Claus at the Carson Mall and aboard the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum.
Column: Is Santa Claus for real?
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/22/2018 - 8:48amWith the exception of "the birds and the bees," there is probably no more sensitive topic to discuss with our children than the existence of Santa Claus.
For the record, I believe in Santa Claus. Yup, I do.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 22
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 9:14pmBid farewell to Autumn, because today is the first full day of Winter.
This is also the last weekend before Christmas Day, which means the last Santa Trains of the season at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Santa Claus also leaves his North Pole headquarters at the Carson Mall Sunday in preparation for his big night.
What's happening around Carson City on Friday, Dec. 21
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 9:51pmFor all the darkness lovers out there, today is for you, because it's the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year. The almanac says sunrise on Friday morning is at 7:14 a.m. and sunset is at 4:39 p.m. Friday afternoon, giving the Carson City area just a little over nine hours of sunlight.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 20
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 9:13amGood morning Carson City! It’s going to be another chilly day in the valley, with a high of 52. It will be partly cloudy from 10 am to 3 pm, and currently there is a strangely high humidity of 83 percent.
Here’s what we have going on today:
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Wednesday Dec. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 8:52amGood morning Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful winter day today with a high of 54 and a low of 30. It should be mostly sunny until around 4 pm when the clouds should start to move in for the night.
Here’s what’s going on around town today, Wednesday December 19:
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, Dec. 18
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 6:04pmDeer are more visible in Carson City this time of year, but it's not because Santa Claus is coming to town exactly one week from now.
What's happening around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 8:31pmHello Carson City, do you see what we see? With fresh snow expected in the Sierra overnight and holiday lights around town lighting up the night sky, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Will it be a white one in Carson City? As of Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, we're eight days away, so anything is possible. Here's what is happening around the capital city:
JoAnne Skelly: Taking care of the living Christmas tree after the holidays
Submitted by editor on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 1:07pmKeep living Christmas trees in the house only seven to 10 days. Otherwise, the buds will break dormancy, start to develop, and lose their ability to withstand cold. When a tree that is no longer dormant is placed outside in the cold, it rarely survives.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 16
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 11:04pmChristmas is getting closer, and in Carson City, that means holiday trains. From the V&T Railway's Polar Express to the Nevada State Railroad Museum's Santa Train, rails around the state capital are busy delivering Saint Nicholas to children and spreading Christmas cheer.