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Festival of Lights, Project Empty Bowls, Santa train and more: Carson City region readies for festive weekend
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 7:01pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of holiday events around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the Silver and Snowflake Festival of Lights, the 24th annual Parade of Lights in Gardnerville, the annual Project Empty Bowls dinner held at the Carson Mall, a Holiday Crawl in downtown Carson City and much more! The Santa Train will roll into the Carson City Railroad Museum for weekend train rides. Visit the 2019 Santa Events Roundup below for more information.
For the Grownups: Holiday Crawl Saturday in downtown Carson City to benefit Holiday with a Hero
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:45pmWith family activities making up the Christmas tree lighting at the capitol on Friday night, Saturday night is reserved for grownups who are invited to take a festive walk through downtown Carson City and make stops and their favorite restaurants and bars as part of a community fundraiser for local schoolchildren who are without permanent homes.
Carson City Parks and Recreation to host Homestead Holidays at Silver Saddle Ranch
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 12:17pmCarson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space invites the community to the inaugural Homestead Holidays event at Silver Saddle Ranch, Dec. 13-15, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. each night. Homestead Holidays is intended to be an old-fashioned holiday celebration with handcrafted decorations, holiday lights ornamenting historic ranch buildings, and family activities for all ages.
Events around Carson City for Thursday, Dec. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:07pmThe days keep moving along, ever closer to the weekend and huge helpings of Christmas holiday activities. Thursday events around the capital city include a meeting of the Board of Supervisors, an afternoon hike hosted by Muscle Powered, a meeting with the developer of the proposed Andersen Ranch, a presentation: "Feathers and Furs of the Carson Valley" at the River Fork Ranch, an "End to Prohibition Party" at Gather restaurant, and more.
Carson Victory Rollers host 'Season's Beatings for Charity' event to benefit Meals on Wheels
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 1:13pmThe Carson Victory Rollers presents the 2019 "Season's Beatings, a Scrimmage for Charity" this Sunday at the Carson City Community Center. Donations collected go to Carson City Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program.
Catmandu Photos with Santa at Petco Topsy Lane
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 12:41pmCatmandu will be hosting Photos with Santa at Petco in partnership with the Petco Foundation. WHEN: December 7th, 14th & 15th from 1pm to 4pm at Petco: 911 Topsy Ln, Carson City, NV 89705
For a $9.95 donation to help save animal lives, guests can receive a digital keepsake photo of their pet with Santa. Every photo helps save pet lives. The more participants, the more donations Catmandu will receive so that they can save more lives this holiday season and beyond.
Dates announced for Carson City Drive-Through Living Nativity
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 11:56amCome witness the night of Christ’s birth like never before. Feel the true message of Christmas as you drive or walk the path lit by over 800 luminaria, hosted by Carson City First United Methodist.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 7:53pmThe break in the stormy weather was a short one, with more precipitation later in the day Wednesday, forecasters say. Activities around Carson City on Dec. 4 include a "Red Kettle" job hiring event at the Carson City Salvation Army, a Fitness Lab grand opening on Minnesota Street, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, library activities, classes and more.
Carson City's Sierra Lutheran High, Fellowship of Christian Athletes deliver 'Trees For Troops'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 11:44amChristmas came early for the Marines of the Mountain Warfare Training Center in the Coleville, Bridgeport area of Mono County on Sunday as volunteers from Carson City area's Sierra Lutheran High School and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes delivered donated Christmas trees to the troops there.
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 7:30pmSnow days, snow way. At least that's what the weather forecast calls for Tuesday. We'll see mostly cloudy skies before another chance of rain or snow arrives midweek and then a larger storm in time for the weekend. As the saying goes of Nevada weather: Wait a minute and it will change. It is also #GivingTuesday. If you have a favorite organization, it's a good time to send a few dollars their way. Around town there's art showings, a fitness walk, hike, dance classes and an old school film favorite at the Brewery Arts Center hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.
Consort Canzona presents 'Something Old, Something New' Friday and Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 5:09pmConsort Canzona, a select group of instrumentalists and singers specializing in early music, will present “Something Old, Something New” concerts this holiday season on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395 (just south of Best Buy) in Carson City. Admission is free, donations welcome.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:40pmWith Thanksgiving leftovers winding down, we're winding up to the second day in December and the first day of the work week ahead, with activities lined up through the weekend. For Monday, activities around the capital city include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Tom Steyer campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more. If you are driving, do be careful out there. For weather-related travel and road updates see NVroads.com.
Mile High Jazz Band to host 'Night Lights' holiday jazz, poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 5:18pmThe Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singers Jakki Ford and June Joplin, and by several award-winning poets and readers, for an evening of big-band jazz and poetry with a holiday theme.
Capital City Community hosts 'In A Holiday Spirit' concert Dec. 8 at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 2:18pmThe Capital City Community will, once again, welcome the holidays with a free concert in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Tom Steyer campaign featured at Monday's Carson City Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 12:57pmFeatured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Kennan Peterson, regional organizer for the Tom Steyer presidential campaign. In 2013 he finished his degree in Political Science and International Relations at Beloit College in Beloit Wisconsin, his hometown. In the summer of 2014, he was hired as a field organizer for the Wisconsin Democrats' mid-term coordinated campaign.
Catmandu Photos with Santa at Petco Topsy Lane
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 11:36amJoin Catmandu and Get Your Pet’s Photo with Santa at Petco on December 7th, 14th & 15th, 2019
Receive a photo of your pet with Santa and help Catmandu save even more pet lives in Carson City. Catmandu will be hosting Photos with Santa at Petco in partnership with the Petco Foundation.
December 7th, 14th & 15th from 1pm to 4pm at Petco: 911 Topsy Ln, Carson City, NV 89705.
Small Business Saturday, Feast with a Hero, Santa Photos and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, Nov. 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 9:52pmHappy Saturday Carson City! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Are you ready to supportive our local community with Small Business Saturday? In addition, there are a metric ton of events going on in our region throughout the weekend, so check below to see what’s going on!
Saturday, November 30
Over 2,000 Books Collected for Affordable Housing Property Residents
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 3:25pmNevada Rural Housing Authority (NRHA) and United Way of Northern Nevada and the Sierra (UWNNS) completed a successful book drive during October, which is National Housing American Month. The “At Home With Reading” Book Drive, a joint effort that collected more than 2,000 books, benefitted the residents of NRHA’s nine northern Nevada affordable housing properties.
Carson City weekend events include Nutcracker Ballet, Small Business Saturday, Polar Express train rides, Feast with a Hero and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 4:33pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 31st season of the Nutcracker Ballet, a Feast with a Hero fundraiser at Slot World, Small Business Saturday throughout Carson City and Carson Valley, photos with Santa, a Telegraph Square sign dedication, Polar Express train rides at the V&T Railroad and more!
Happy Thanksgiving 2019: Carson City events for Thursday, Nov. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:08pmThe last Thursday of November means a big gobble gobble, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy in the games, festivities, activities at home and outdoors. Events are at a minimum, for obvious reasons, but the two big ones are traditions for us in the capital city. The Carson City Turkey Trot at the Governor's Mansion and the free Carson Nugget Thanksgiving community dinner. Enjoy your day and any slight break in the weather. More winter storms are on the way.
Carson City's Holiday with a Hero fundraiser brings 'Feast with a Hero' Saturday to Slot World
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 5:11pmHeading into its 16th year of giving Carson City schoolchildren living without permanent homes a Christmas for themselves and their family, Holiday with a Hero is upon us and so is the need for the community's financial support.
Carson Mall Toys for Tots Location Drop Off
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 8:10pmCarson Mall is excited to be a drop off location for Toys for Tots! Please bring donations to our mall between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. now till Dec. 20.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 7:10pmWith snow overnight into the morning, the eve of Thanksgiving will bustle with last minute food shopping and, for many, preparing for an extended holiday weekend. There's a few activities around Carson City on Wednesday, Nov. 27 including a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, classes and more.
WNC employees raise $1,220 to donate 1,500 pounds of food to FISH’s High Five Turkey Drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 3:13pmThe generosity of the Western Nevada College community has made it possible to feed 100 families Thanksgiving dinner. WNC contributed 100 turkeys and other Thanksgiving dinner favorites to Friends In Services Helping’s annual High Five Turkey Drive.
Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter game watch, silent auction this Sunday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 2:02pmNevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter will host an Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs game watch beginning at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St. in Carson City.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 26
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 8:15pmWith the season's first big winter storm expected to arrive later Tuesday evening into Thanksgiving, you can still get in activities around the capital city before the snow flies. There's a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, fitness and swing classes at Yaple's Ballroom, a Carson City School Board meeting and more.
Letter to the Editor: The Greenhouse Project was created by the generous giving through in-kind donations of many
Submitted by editor on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 5:14pmDear Editor: A story titled, “Hunger Warriors” in Reno-Tahoe Edibles’ recent issue, stated The Greenhouse Project was built by Karen and Charlie Abowd. While this was a wonderful piece, this statement is incorrect. It is true TGP grew from a vision Karen had for a community that better served its food insecure.
Carson City bars battle in competition to collect turkeys, The Fox Brewpub takes in most
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 1:57pmThe Fox Brewpub in Carson City is the 2019 winner of the annual Battle of the Bars Turkey Drive, having collected 52 birds in the Salvation Army competition to feed local families in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 7:10pmEnjoy any sunshine Monday as our first significant snow storm of the season is ahead this Thanksgiving holiday week. Activities and happenings on the first day of the work week, Nov. 25, 2019 include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Julian Castro campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more.
Photos with Santa to Benefit The Carson City Greenhouse Project
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 4:44pmSanta will be appearing at St. Nick's Village, located at Casino Fandango between the Sky Bridge and Galaxy Theater, each Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The first 4X6 photo with Santa is free, and donations will be accepted to benefit The Greenhouse Project.