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Quilt Legacy will host a grand opening of its new expanded Carson City store this Saturday, July 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will have discounts on fabric and quilting, class sign-ups, games, giveaways, refreshments, and show pricing on Handi Quilter accessories.

The Carson Valley Trails Association (CVTA) will host the organization’s annual meeting and member celebration on Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville.

The evening will feature trails information and updates, complimentary refreshments, raffle prizes, and a no-host bar. The event is free and open to the public.

Please join Nevada Artists Association in celebrating our 40th year as an Art Gallery here in Carson City.

A little over 40 years ago we were instrumental in helping acquire the Brewery Center for the Arts campus. We then set about creating our gallery and have been up and running continuously for the past 40 years.

It's that spooky time again, when the leaves begin to fall, Nevada Day is gearing up to bring us the best parade in the state, and our little ghouls and goblins are putting together their terrifying and adorable costumes in preparation for sugary chaos.

Here is all the information you'll need to know during the next few weeks regarding Halloween, Nevada Day, and more.

The Carson City Airport, in partnership with the Eagle Valley Children’s Home, will host the 2019 Open House and Fly-In on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 8:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. The event takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, Nevada.

Entry to the event is free to the public and draws thousands of visitors annually. Proceeds from new programming will benefit local non-profit, Eagle Valley Children's Home.

We're working our way into Thursday, April 25, 2019 and feeling the warmup around the Carson City region. Winding down our work week we have art, theater and railroad history talks, library presentations, a fitness walk, climate change discussion, back pain wellness workshop, music ensemble at the community center and more. Enjoy the day.

Country dancing is coming to Virginia City on Thursday, April 25 with a free community event at Pipers Opera House. The Carson Lanes Country Kickers, a dance group that meets and dances weekly at Carson Lanes’ Eleventh Frame Lounge, will bring their skill, enthusiasm and fun to the first, in what hopefully will be the first of many country dance nights on the spring-loaded dance floor at Piper’s.

The Wheel House in Carson City was the place to be Saturday afternoon for skateboarders, scooter riders and fans of the wheeled sports.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The public is invited to celebrate National Public Lands Day with the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and our partners at Nevada Beach Pavilion on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Carson City Airport is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year and will hold its annual Open House this Saturday, June 23 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free community event, which annually draws more than 6,000 visitors, takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway.

I’m going to suggest that you keep this weekend’s plans flexible. There’s only a chance of rain, but the chance of it showing up at the wrong time is always high. The very early morning is best spent watching the hot air balloons against the Reno skyline, but you’ll probably want a sweater for the pre-dawn chill. Head up the hill to Virginia City this weekend. If you’ve never been to the annual International Camel Races, you’ve been missing out. Keep reading, there’s something for everyone on this list. Find your fun.

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Carson City’s National Night Out, the safest outdoor party of the summer, arrives this Tuesday, August 1 at Mills Park, with a host of games, music, activities, and refreshments offered from dozens of agencies and community service organizations designed to promote public safety, awareness and community.

The Sixth Annual Nevada Outdoor Experience will take place June 17 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

This free family event is designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.

The third Annual Early Childhood Expo will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club, 1870 Russell Way, Carson City.

U.S. Senator Dean Heller will be hosting the Annual Chili Feed at the Carson Nugget in Carson City for a second time, during the Nevada Day Parade.

The Annual Chili Feed, featuring the Carson Nugget’s famous chili, began in 1982 and has become a Nevada Day Tradition. It was hosted by Former, US Senator Richard Bryan for the first 19 years and was then passed on to Former, Lieutenant Governor, Brian Krolicki before Heller took over last year.

Community health service agencies and providers from around the area will be in one place Saturday, Aug. 6 during the second annual “Hand Up” Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mills Park Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

Community health service agencies and providers from around the area will be in one place Saturday, Aug. 6 during the second annual “Hand Up” Resource Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mills Park Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Carson City.

This free community event is hosted by The Littlest Things a Carson City, a 501c3 non profit that creates free fun community events throughout the Carson Valley. This event will have s'mores, crafts and the miniature animal petting area. We will also have pony cart rides for a small donation. Click on the flier to enlarge.

The Carson City Early Childhood Advisory held its second annual free Early Childhood Expo on Saturday at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada.
The Expo was organized by the Carson City Early Childhood Advisory to provide a free community event to share early childhood information and resources in Carson City.

The Carson City Early Childhood Advisory will host the second annual free Early Childhood Expo Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada.

The Early Childhood Expo is organized by the Carson City Early Childhood Advisory to provide a free community event to share early childhood information and resources in Carson City.

Plans are underway and vendors are being sought for the second annual Early Childhood Expo in March. The event is organized by the Carson City Early Childhood Advisory and is designed to share early childhood information and resources in Carson City.

Editor's Note: Kiwanis Club of Carson City was accidentally omitted from the list of donors and contributors. We apologize for the error.
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The 12th annual Carson City Sheriff's Office "Cops and Kids" Open House, billed as the "Safest Street Party in Carson City," will be this Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the sheriff's office, 911 East Musser Street.

The free community event features, activities, ID kits for children, food, music, games and more. On hand will be the sheriff's office K9 dogs, motorcycle patrol unit, Special Enforcement Team, stellar squad, a new SWAT unit, representatives from DARE, and the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The 2015 EGGstravaganza is underway Saturday under blue skies at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center in Carson City. The event runs now through 3 p.m. at 1600 Medical Parkway. Expect food, fun, games and gifts, the Easter Bunny and plenty of eggs to collect at this free community event.

String players of all ages and levels are invited to join the seventh annual Christmas Carol Play-along this Friday, Dec. 19, from 4 to 5 p.m. inside Carson Mall. This free community event is hosted by Carson City Symphony Association and Carson Mall.

Violin, viola, cello, bass, and harp players are welcome to come and play. Bring your music stand. Everyone else, come and listen or sing along.

To play, contact Sue Jesch at 775-450-5584 or sue@tahoefiddler.com for sheet music and information.

The 11th annual Carson City Sheriff's Office "Cops and Kids" Open House, billed as the "Safest Street Party in Carson City," will be Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the sheriff's office, 911 East Musser Street.

The free community event features, activities, ID kits for children, food, music, games and more.

On hand will be the sheriff's office K9 dogs, motorcycle patrol unit, Special Enforcement Team, stellar squad, a new SWAT unit, representatives from DARE, and the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Come witness the night of Christ’s birth. Feel the true message of Christmas through our drive-through Living Nativity. Each year since 2001, the First United Methodist Church of Carson City has re-enacted the night of Christ’s birth as a drive-through, Living Nativity.

Lit by 800 luminaria and occupying an entire city block, ten scenes are depicted as cars drive down The Road to Bethlehem. Walkers also enjoy the story from a special walking path.

The safest party on the streets of Carson City is set for Saturday, May 18.

The Carson City Sheriff's Office presents its 10th annual Cops and Kids open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free community event features food, music, games, activities and presentations.

The Brewery Arts Center and ACCtv, with the help of Occupy Carson City, are proud to bring you a FREE Film Series.
Come relax in our spacious, comfy seats in the Performance Hall at 511 W. King Street, Carson City, NV.
There is no ticket necessary. We will have discussion time after the films.
”Nourish: Food + Community”
Friday June 29 at 6:30 pm.
“With beautiful visuals and inspiring stories, the Nourish PBS special traces our relationship to food from a global perspective to personal action steps.”

Free event--Bring the entire famiily for an action-packed day at the Carson City Airport with flybys, activities, food and more. Watch amazing flybys of exciting aircraft such as the B25 Bomber, Cobra Helicopter, P51 Mustang, plus planes and jets. Watch these aircraft land at the airport, then visit them up close and personal. Activities include plane and hot air balloon rides, bounce house, face painting, martial arts and tumbling demonstrationis, food and beverages and much more. Event starts at 8:00AM with a pancake breakfast, plus activities throughout the day.

SILVER SPRINGS, NEV — The Silver Stage Task Force is organizing its annual Wellness Fair featuring free health services, samples, and live entertainment for May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This big rural fair is designed to help residents shop around for the best information on health and wellness with over 40 booths.
The completely free community event is open to everyone, and promotes the full spectrum of wellness, from good nutrition, gardening, and fitness to preventative health care and treatment to volunteer, arts and educational opportunities.