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Carson Tahoe Health is excited to present its fourth annual EGGstravaganza, a family-oriented Easter celebration open to the community. The free event takes place on Wednesday, March 23 from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. in the Sage Café at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center 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.

UPDATE 5:50AM: Carson City School District's transportation department reports that school buses will run ON TIME this morning.
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The International Film Weekend has returned for the third year and brings a bit of multiculturalism with it. Spend the afternoon in Marlette Hall at Western Nevada College to see what some local filmmakers have created, and then head over to the Community Center for tonight’s film ‘Cherry Blossoms.’ This is a free event and just gets bigger and better. Check out the Career Expo highlighting the Career and Technical Education program at Carson High; it’s open to the public and students. Take a gander at the list for all of today’s options.

THURSDAY:

• Annual Eagles and Agriculture Celebration begins in Carson Valley; go here for tickets and schedule
• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

This week's It's Your City with Cortney Bloomer features guest Deborah Stevenson, education curator at the Nevada State Museum in Carson City.

The Carson City Early Childhood Advisory is hosting the second annual Early Childhood Expo!

When: Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 9-1
Where: Boys and Girls Club, 1870 Russell Way, Carson City, NV 89706

Resources for Parents
Giveaways
Food
Activities for Children aged 0-6
Raffle Drawings
Entertainment

Fun and friendships start at the Nevada State Museum’s volunteer tour guide training set for Feb. 16-17 and 23-24 in Carson City. Volunteers are needed now and invited to join the free event that includes lectures, enrichment activities and all materials. Volunteers train to give tours of Nevada State Museum and the State Capitol for school-aged children and adults.

It's almost time for the weekend, but don't let Thursday slip through your fingers. Music, improv, and a book reading are here to entertain you. Check out the list below for the things to do in Carson City and the surrounding area.

THURSDAY:
•*Nate Clark's exhibition ‘Leeway’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

Please join us for an afternoon of jewelry making. This event is for the experienced, amateur, or the beginner. come and learn how to make simple jewelry projects such as earrings or simple necklaces or just observe. We will have experienced jewelry makers and us amateurs who enjoy learning from the experienced. There will be some supplies on hand in which you can use to make your own creation.

This is a free event. If like you can bring a potluck dish to share and if you drink BYOB.

Where:
Gaia Wellness Center and Yoga
1475 Old Hot Springs Rd, Ste 1
Carson City, NV 89706

String players of all ages and levels are invited to join the eighth annual Christmas Carol Play-along on Friday, Dec. 18, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. inside Carson Mall. This free 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. Admission is free.

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

Author, Sandie La Nae & Historian, Arline La Ferry Book Signing
Come on over to the Nevada Historical Society's "History For The Holidays" event on December 12, 2015, for the Book Signing of Nevada Author La Nae's & N.H.S Special Works Historian La Ferry's newly published book,"Weird 'Haunted' Virginia City."

December 12, 2015 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Nevada Historical Society
1650 N Virginia St
(775) 688-1190
"History For The Holidays." Nevada Authors and Artisans Fair. A Free Event with entertainment, refreshments and free admission to the galleries. Raffles also.

Here’s the 2015 Nevada Day event lineup and Halloween happenings, Thursday through Sunday. For all Halloween events go here. For everything Nevada Day, check out the official Nevada Day website here. Otherwise, see the event listing below.

THURSDAY
RSVP NEVADA DAY CARNIVAL, MILLS PARK IN CARSON CITY
Carnival rides for adults and children, live music, food booths, craft vendors & more. Hours: 10/29: 5pm - 9pm; 10/30-31: Noon - 9pm; 11/1: Noon - 8pm

Carson Tahoe Health is excited to present its third annual Spooktacular party, a family-oriented Halloween celebration open to the community. The free event takes place on October 29 from 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. in the north parking lot at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Step back in time and sample authentic Dutch oven fare as you learn how early pioneers crossing the California Trail prepared their meals during a dutch oven demonstration Sunday at Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa.

Traversing the Great basin was a rough journey, with little timber and vegetation along the winding Humboldt River. Park Rangers will tell stories about the pioneer’s perilous travels across Nevada while teaching the basics of Dutch oven cooking.

The Freaks of Nature is hosting a car show will be held at Yogurt Beach at 3228 N. Carson St. Carson City NV 89706 on the side parking lot by Valley Realty. On September 12th from 10am to 3pm. There will be a 50 / 50 raffle. The registration is $20 dollars and this is a free event for spectators.

Trophies include top 15, and special picks. There will be a BBQ for FREE provided by Yogurt Beach , bounce house and some amazing activities for the kids. Most definitely will wanna bring the kids. Registration starting at 10 am and ending at 1pm with trophies at 3pm.

The Carson City Airport will have a number of vintage airplanes on display this Sunday, Aug. 30 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an event to celebrate the end of World War II.

Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum will have several pieces of vintage aircraft at the airport. The community is invited to this free event to mark the 70th anniversary of the end to World War II. Among the aircraft is a WWII era TBM avenger fly as well as plenty of other planes and vehicles from both WWII as well as Vietnam.

Jazz & Beyond, Carson City Music Festival, continues on today, Friday, with three free events. The main, special event is the Count Basie 111th Birthday Bash, 8 to 10 p.m., on the Third Street Stage between Carson and Curry Streets in Carson City.

The Music Festival began in 2004 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of William "Count" Basie, Aug. 21, 1904-April 26, 1984.

NV Energy commercial customers interested in learning more about energy efficiency rebates to help increase their bottom line are invited to attend the NV Energy Sure Bet Summit. The free event takes place Wednesday, August 19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at NV Energy, 6100 Neil Road in Reno. NV Energy encourages small to medium size business owners, as well as contractors to attend.

A week before the Carson City Airport Open House, aviation enthusiasts can get a thrill of the vintage aircraft variety this weekend aboard the "Tin Goose." The airplane will soar Saturday and Sunday over the capital city, taking community members on rides both days.

I don’t mean to make this hard on you, but you have some decisions to make. All day, all night, all weekend long, there are numerous activities throughout our area. Take a good look at the list, grab your friends, family, and kids, and have a great weekend. The Experimental Aircraft Association is hosting the Ford Tri-Motor this weekend, and has Young Eagles flights for the kids: registration and orientation is at 8 a.m. Head over to Eagle Valley Golf for free family golf day.

With hopes of generating enthusiasm among young people and using themes of robotics, aviation and aerospace to do it, Carson City Airport's annual open house returns to the skies above the capital city on Saturday, June 20, after a year hiatus.

More than 6,000 visitors attended the event in 2013. This year’s open house, which runs from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., is free to the public. Activities will feature interactive displays, flybys, plane and helicopter demonstrations, robotics demonstrations, food and beverages, bounce house and many more family activities.

Author Laura Lea White will be the featured author at the Friends of the Library Browsers Book Store on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Her book, “Generational Gifts: The Legacy of Evelyn Marie” spotlights hundreds of unpublished poems written by the author’s grandmother who lived through times of economic depression and world wars.

Hundreds of BMX riders gathered and raced Sunday afternoon for the Carson City BMX State Qualifiers. Carson City BMX has Friday Night Lights races every Friday night, signups are from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. There is also a free new rider clinic on June 27 at 5 p.m. Regular Sunday racing is every Sunday, signups are from 9 to 10 a.m.

Members of the Astronomical Society of Nevada will be hosting a “Star Party” with telescope viewing at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, June 13, from 8:30-10:30 pm. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

On June 19, the League invites the public to our Summer Kickoff party, featuring the grand re-opening of our Fritzi & David Huntington Environmental Education Center in South Lake Tahoe. Featuring cutting-edge interactive displays, our Education Center’s overhaul will improve our ability to educate and engage the public about how to protect Lake Tahoe and the threats facing the Lake.

Join Bike Habitat and Muscle Powered for the Eighth Annual Tour of Carson City bicycle ride this Sunday, May 3. Signups are at 9:00 AM, ride begins at 9:30 AM. The ride will begin and end at the Bike Habitat, and tour around the perimeter of Carson City for a moderately paced 27-30 mile bike ride.

This is a free event, and lunch will be served for the riders back at the shop after the ride. Donations and memberships are encouraged to support Muscle Powered of Carson City to promote a more bike friendly community.

Local author Nancy Scott will be at the Browsers Corner Book Store on Thursday, April 9th at 6:30 pm. Ms. Scott is a retired teacher who is now writing children’s books and will highlight “Rabbit’s Desert Adventure”. Please bring your children to hear Rabbit’s story and meet the author.

Everyone is welcome to join us for this free event at the book store - 711 East Washington Street, just across the street from the Carson City Library. Light refreshments will be served.

“Looking for God” — the seven-week long discussion about religion and God lead by experts of various religions/denominations will be launched on May 6 in Minden.

Organized by Shelby's Book Shoppe owner Linda Finch and religious statesman Rajan Zed, it would provide a platform for Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders to give scholarly presentation about their faith and approach to the divine and answer questions from a diverse audience. A religion professor will delve into the history and future of the religion.

Carson City's Biggest Egg-stravaganza is right around the corner! Over 16,000 candy stuffed eggs, the Easter Bunny and tons of fun to be had by families across Carson City. This is the 4th Annual Egg-stravaganza and will be held at Seeliger Elementary School (2800 S. Saliman Rd). FREE event.

Parking available off Baker Dr. & Fremont St. for easy access to the egg huting zones.
Please do not park in the car & bus unloading zones in front of the school (painting will be taking place on curbsides).

Special needs and age/grade specific zones with staggered start times beginning at 10AM

A Multi-faith invocation will launch “Earth Day” celebrations in Reno on April 26. Religious statesman Rajan Zed will direct this special multi-faith invocation; which will include Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Native American and Baha’i prayers focused on healthier environment and respecting the nature of the planet we live on.

This over 20-years old annual all-day (10 am to 6 pm) free event in Reno’s about 40-acres Idlewild Park is expected to attract over 20,000 people from all over the region in Nevada and nearby California.

Enjoy a scenic, adventurous snowshoe trek which can be enjoyed by history buffs and family alike. This special snowshoe event, put on by the Tahoe Rim Trail Association, will take participants over historic parts of the famous trail used by the legendary Snowshoe Thompson, between Genoa, Nev. and Placerville, Calif.