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CARSON CITY - Carson Tahoe Health is excited to present its fifth annual Spooktacular party, a family-oriented Halloween celebration open to the community. The free event takes place on Monday, October 30 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm in the north parking lot at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Every season brings a new kind of beauty to our valley. Just like the changing leaves, our art galleries are constantly evolving. You’re almost out of time to enjoy the ART from UNR display in the Community Development Building behind Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar. If you attend the Capital City Arts Initiative's Nevada Neighbors talk tonight, you’ll have plenty of time to check it out. CCAI has invited curator Michele Quinn to present an illustrated talk on the rising art scene in Las Vegas.

There are new Department of Defense (DoD) guidelines on sexual orientation, however, many lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, and questioning (LGBTQ) veterans may not be aware these changes may benefit them. If they were discharged with a less-than-honorable discharge based on their sexual orientation, they may be eligible for a discharge upgrade.

For most everyone, October 31st is Halloween, pure and simple. In Carson City, it’s a little more complicated.

Carrie White is an extremely talented young woman that is being recognized in various cities throughout the United States! Here is your opportunity to see how she works, talk to her about her work, and purchase one of her creations to take home with you. Saturday, October 14th, come to Carson City Art Gallery (corner 2nd & Curry) after 11:00am to enjoy this FREE event.

Silver City is inviting the public to a free event in the park on Saturday, August 19th. It's a potluck picnic from 5pm-9 pm with live music and some very special programming as well. Organizers say everyone is welcome.

Let's kick off the weekend with a street party, or two. The HopeFest Concert at the Carson Tahoe Medical Center is a family friendly celebration. Grab something from a food truck, enter their raffle, and get your groove on. The music doesn't stop when the sun goes down though. You've got your choice of Deception at Living the Good Life, or Mentally Spent on the Third Street Stage in McFadden Plaza. Douglas County has Summerfest in Minden Park: live music, yummy eats, and a come-as-you-are car show sure to get Carson Valley hoppin.

Author Melba J. Ray-Leal will speak on her book, "Women and the Pony Express," in a free event at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 19, at 10:00 am.

Please Come and Join us for a day of fun and food! For a fund raiser for Princess Emily's family. Sunday, Aug, 13th 12 pm. Empire Ranch golf course 1875 Fairway, Carson City, Nv. Raffle, t-shirts are now on sale There will be food along with raffles and all proceeds will be going to the family.

The family will be there and this is a free event to come! Emilee became an amazing Angel Princess at the age of 7 years old due to cancer! This is a kid friendly venue. (A bar too.) Thank u all. Hope to see you there! Please Check out our facebook page:

U.S. Bank has graciously sponsored a Family Play Day providing admission for all museum attendees on July 22, 2017. U.S. Bank also purchased items from the museum gift shop to be raffled off to attendees during the day. Bring the kids to The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada and have a great time courtesy of U.S. Bank.

Make sure to take pictures and use the hashtag #CommunityPossible and tag @USBank on all social media platforms.

Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. However, there are still many people unaware of Toastmasters, or what they do exactly.

Can you feel the excitement in the air?

Planes, trains, and automobiles take over Carson City this weekend. Steampunk ‘N’ Trains at the Nevada Railroad Museum features train rides, fun costumes, food trucks and more. You’ll find two car shows in town – the Party at the Pavilion as part of the Nevada State Fair and the Carson City Downtown Revival Car Show at the Carson Nugget. The Carson Airport Fly-In and Open House has plenty of aeronautic fun in store. You’ll have to keep reading for all of the fun options in Carson City and the surrounding valleys.

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Beware, or you'll suffer from fun stuff overload. The State Fair and Rendezvous continues at Mills Park, and now you can head into the Pavilion and get your car or bike registered for the Show and Shine. Shiny cars are also welcome at the Carson Cruise - Meet and Greet's Summer Cruise Night: start out at Bully's Sports Bar and you'll convoy down to McFadden Plaza for the Fridays at the Fox Concert Series Kick-off. Shane Dwight takes the stage to get weekend off to a great start.

Attention all aircraft enthusiasts: The Carson City Airport will hold is annual Open House this Saturday, June 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free event, which draws more than 6,000 visitors, takes place at the Carson City Airport, 2600 College Parkway.

Holy moly, what a way to start the weekend. The Nevada State Fair kicks off today in Carson City’s Mills Park and so does the Annual Carson Valley Days celebration in Douglas County. No matter where you are, there is a carnival nearby. You’ll find some fun in downtown Carson tonight with karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar or at the Westside Pour House. Kick start your bike and head to Battle Born Harley; their Bike Night features live music by the Smoken Rabbits. Keep a sweater handy, the temperature is dipping a little, and will drop even further as soon as the sun goes down.

The safest street party in Carson City, the 2017 Cops and Kids Open House, is this Saturday, May 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 911 East Musser Street.

Today has quite a bit going for it, hard to believe that it’s a Wednesday. Learn more about the Craft Brew industry in Nevada and how to support its growth at the ‘Free My Beer Festival’ at Fox Brewpub. Fritch Elementary School is the beneficiary of tonight’s ‘McTeacher’ Night fundraiser at the South Carson McDonalds; both drive-thru and dine-in orders count. It’s Red vs. Blue in the Morse Burley Gym at Carson High School. The traditional basketball game between Democrat and Republican legislators also raises money for local seniors.

The Free My Beer Festival is a free event for those supporting Local Craft Brewers on Wednesday, April 26 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Fox Brewpub, 310 S. Carson Street.

Join with over 20 of Nevada’s Craft Brewers to support Craft Brewing in Nevada. Find out who your legislators are and urge them to support SB130 and AB431.

Come learn about culture and diversity in Carson City through, song, dance, and crafts! We will be making Egg Maracas for the kids to take home in this Diversity in Action program.

Join us for the first annual Spring Faire at Fuji Park in Carson City on April 15, 10 a.m. This is a free event open to the public. We are raising money for the Esperanza Foundation to help Vets with healing and for the Littlest Things that do Kindness events with animals and more for the community.

Fuji Park is located at 601 Old Clear Creek Road in Carson City.

Silver City, Nevada - On Sunday, March 19th at 2pm, Danish journalist Peter Krogh Andersen will offer a talk at the Silver City School House (385 High Street) with a slide show from his trips, followed by a question and answer session with the audience. The event, which includes light refreshments, is being hosted by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City. The public is cordially invited to attend this free event.

March 15th & 16th ESA informational and application "Hit Submit" event

Are you interested in learning more about Nevada's educational choice programs? Do you need help applying? Come to this free event to learn more about both the ESA program and the state tax scholarship program. Please bring required documents and if possible, laptops.

Free wifi is provided and computer labs in the library will be available.

March 15th |1-4 PM
Minden library
1625 Library Lane
Minden 89423

March 15th
5:30-8:00 PM
Carson City I library
900 North Roop St.
Carson City, 89701

March 16th

Veterinary staff were on hand Saturday at Lone Mountain Veterinary Hospital during its Flip the Lip Open House, a free event featuring dental care education for pet owners.

Join in the fun at the Carson Colony Gym at 2900 S. Curry St., Saturday, Feb. 18 starting at 2 p.m. For just the suggested donation of $5 you'll enjoy live music featuring Clear Blue 22, Kent Steele & the Rockaholics, Red Hoop Singers, Shonae Thacker (Lil Whispers Trainrek Productions), Southbound Train, Canyon White, Denny Black and more!

This is a fundraiser for the Nevada Water Protectors who went to North Dakota to support the NO DAPL and to show respect for our Nevada Warriors.

This is a drug and alcohol free event.

Fingers crossed, we’ve got a few days without the wet stuff. This winter seems like the song that never ends. We received late word that Saturday's monthly Trash Mob has been canceled. The good news is there's a day-long music fest at the Carson Colony Gym on South Curry is fundraising for the DAPL Water Protectors. Music, art, cinema, comedy and more are on tap for this weekend. Take a look for all of your options.

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The fifth annual Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience will take place Saturday, January 21st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Mt. Rose Ballrooms of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno. This free event for families is designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.

It’s a winter wonderland out there, but it does come with unique perils. Please give yourself extra time to get where you’re going, the roads may be slick. The weekend is quickly approaching bringing fun events like the State Railroad Museum’s Santa Train, a special performance by Antsy McClain at the Brewery Arts Center, and the return of the drive-through Living Nativity at the United Methodist Church. If you’re itching for the chance to get your picture with Santa, head to Red’s Old 395 tonight. Stretch your vocal cords with karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar or at Living the Good Life.

Come discover Nevada's rich natural and cultural heritage in an inspiring, interactive workshop through visual and musical storytelling.

Award-winning artists – songwriter/performer Jim Eaglesmith and nature photographer/geologist Mark Vollmer – will help you learn what rocks create the ground beneath Eagle Valley & the Carson City Library, and the life that this geology supports.

Put on your fancy clothes and come join us for tea and cookies Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Adams Hub for Innovation at 111 W. Proctor St. in downtown Carson City.

There will be two sessions: 2pm-3pm and 3pm-4pm. Please arrive as promptly as possible so you can pick your teacup and find your seat.