december

The 2018 Installation Dinner for the Carson City Republican Women's Club will be held Tuesday, Dec. 18 at the Casino Fandango Grand Ballroom. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. with a sit down dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for this event are $40 each which include appetizers, salad, entree of salmon and a beef filet, vegetables, dessert and choice of beverages. There will be a cash bar available.

Friends to All volunteers went out in the cold on Saturday, Dec. 8 visiting more than 150 senior citizens in Carson City bringing cheer and gifts.

The group, a nonprofit organization, has been providing visits to seniors in the community since 1999. More than 45 volunteers dressed as Santa and Helpers covered the City bringing their message "Touching Hearts with a Visit."

Home Ranch for the Holidays, a celebration of the season that includes a vintage toy exhibit, music and treats, returns to Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15-16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Christmas spirit is very present around Carson City these days with just over two weeks remaining before the big day.

December 21 is the Silver Stage Food Pantry’s fifth annual “Shopping with the Elves” event. From 1-5 p.m., parents who are guests of the Food Pantry can shop for gifts for their children.

The event includes a chance for children to visit with Santa and have holiday refreshments while their parents shop. The Pantry is in need of gifts for ages infant to 18 years.

Home-bound Seniors: The Pantry also welcomes donations of gifts for seniors. They deliver baskets and gifts to 40 home-bound elders, and sing carols to them as well.

For the winter holidays, the Dayton Food Pantry has a goal of collecting 200 hams. In addition, the Pantry is in need of clean blankets and sleeping bags to distribute.

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: Because Santa Claus is coming to Carson City!

On Friday, Dec. 7, Bethlehem Lutheran School announced the winners of their all school Spelling Bee.

Today Nevada Humanities begins accepting nominations for the 2019 Nevada Humanities Awards for outstanding achievement in and contributions to the humanities.

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The weekend is nearly here and your continued generosity never ceases to amaze. Ahead Friday is the annual KTVN Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive held locally at the Governor's Mansion and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn. It is also the 6th annual Project Empty Bowls at Carson Mall, which has become a local soup for the soul favorite stop.

Jill Derby, former Democratic congressional candidate, one-time Chair of the Nevada State Democratic Party, and long-time Chair of the of the NSHE Board of Regents, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. The topic of her presentation is Gerrymandering: Why state legislative races will matter as much in 2020 as races for the White House and Congress.

The Piper’s Players Presents Nightmare Before Christmas directed by Rhoda Thalman and music directed by Jocelyn Burbidge held at Piper’s Opera House in Virginia City.

The Carson City School District board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the Sierra Room of the Community Center, 851 E. William Street.

A resolution to approve an augmented and amended budget for the 2018-2019 fiscal year will be held. During the hearing, a disclosure of changes to the final budget will be provided.

There will be a December mixer of the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center on Thursday, Dec. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Golf Course and Country Club.

The event will feature:
— An ugly sweater theme
— Mix and mingle with other local businesses
— hors d’oeurves
— Bring your business cards There will be raffle prizes

Please RVSP to Sthurindacc@yahoo.com or call the Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center at 775-246-7909.

In the final stretch of the work week, today is Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. For those keeping score, there are four days of Hanukkah remaining, we are 19 days away from Christmas and 26 days until 2019. Here's what's happening today:

Santa will be making an appearance with a music-filled parade through downtown Carson City this Saturday, Dec. 8. Children, veterans, and community members are welcomed to join in the parade to help escort Santa through the town.

Do you have children in the Carson City School District? Then most likely this month you’ll be attending at least one holiday concert as December seems to be the most musical month of the year for Carson City kids.

Good day, Carson City. It is Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Snow overnight has left roads on the slippery side, so be careful out there during your morning commute. Today is also a national day of mourning to honor the late former President George H.W. Bush. Flags are half-staff in Nevada now to Dec. 30. Here's what's happening today:

The Dayton Food Pantry hit its goal to collect and distribute 300 turkeys during the days leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday.

“I can't thank everyone enough. During November, the community helped the Pantry reach 1,250 people who needed food," said Pantry manager Alie Trier.

Smith’s Food and Drug will donate one meal to a family in need to the Food Bank of Northern Nevada for every Vitalant blood donor seen this December.

The first Saturday in December is designated as Global Fat Bike Day, a day when people from all over the world get out for a ride on their fat bikes. GFBD is a day for all the like-minded enthusiasts to get together for a fun ride, and events are shared around the world through photos, videos, a ...

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has signed Executive Order 2018-30 to have flags in the state flown at half-staff now until sunset on Dec. 30, 2018 as a mark of respect and in remembrance of the life and service of President George H.W. Bush.

Good Day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The winter weather continues today albeit without any storm watches or warnings this morning. Light snow showers will continue today and and pick up tonight with less than an inch possible. As always be careful out on the roads. You'll be able to warm up at a number of venues today, including a holiday swing party with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Casino Fandango's new Grand Ballroom and at the Carson City School District Orchestra Program concert at the community center.

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, a new Prestige memory care center opening soon in Carson City, Nev., invites the community to a free informational seminar designed to share evidence based, holistic approaches to avoiding memory loss on Friday, Dec. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

The Carson City Photo Club announced the winners of its November photo contest and using the theme "Trees and Plants."

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet with the Redevelopment Authority on Thursday to discuss topics from downtown redevelopment to senior citizen utility costs.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. A busy week ahead will start off chilly with sunny skies today and chances of snow daily through Thursday. Otherwise, bundle up and enjoy the late fall weather. Winter officially arrives Dec. 21.

The First United Methodist Church of Carson City will be re-enacting the story of Christmas with their annual drive through Living Nativity on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9.

Join Project Bear Hugs at Red's Old 395 in Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 9 for a Christmas Toy Drive.

Join us for a Mix and Mingle on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Dayton Valley Country Club, 101 Palmer Drive in Dayton. Great networking opportunity. Also a great time to meet your neighbors and local businesses.