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Join in on the fun and experience great food, wine and local arts during the March Wine Walk. Stroll around Downtown Carson City and enjoy wine tasting with a commerative wine glass and map. Visit the art galleries, gift shops, casinos and restaurants. Purchase your glasses at the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, HorseShoe Club, Carson Jewelry & Loan or Bella Fiore. Turn in your map at the Carson Nugget at 5 p.m. for prizes.

Diamond Peak Ski Resort at Lake Tahoe's Incline Village will host its second annual Ullr Fest beginning Friday and lasting through the entire weekend.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Proscenium Players, Inc. in conjunction with the Gold Dust West Hotel and Casino in Carson City are about to unveil a mystery dinner show about an 80th birthday party attended by two feuding Irish families trying to get their hands on the Wild Irish Rose Whiskey recipe running weekends through Jan. 29. The performance is called "Eat, Drink & Be Murdered!"

Rock to your favorite oldies at Good Vibrations. Western Nevada Musical Theater Company offers an exuberant night of rock & roll and comedy. The fun begins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street. Call (775) 445-4249.

Heavenly Mountain Resort at Lake Tahoe is on top of safety on the slopes under the management headed by Pete Sonntag. An the new lodge up at the top of the Gondola is doing fine. We'll have complete report on the new million-dollar refuge this week. Here's the latest from Heavenly:

Heavenly Mountain Resort and the National Ski Areas Association are reminding skiers and snowboarders that they play a critical role in slope safety during National Safety Awareness Week, January 15 – 23, 2011.

Looks like Spring is trying to make an early appearance this year. Of course I’m not fooled. We’ll get cold and snowy again, probably before the month is out. But the weather this weekend has kind of been a taste of what we’ll be in store for in a few months. It sure did the job of cleaning up the last of the remaining snow quickly. We’ve had huge snow patches all over town that have been in place since our last big snowstorm, weeks ago. Now they’re all gone, in a matter of just a couple of days.

Proscenium Players rise again with a murder mystery on the menu starting Saturday beginning at 6 p.m. when cast members mingle with the audience to gather clues about the upcoming murder story "Eat, Drink and Be Merry." Some pre-show music will be offered by Sweet Vocal Renditions featuring Sweet Molly McGee. Irish fare dinner begins at 6:30 with the show starting at 7:15 p.m.

Prizes will be given to the firs three audience members who solve mystery.

"The Tourist," currently screening at the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, is rich in scenery (Paris and Venice, how could you go wrong?), in female beauty (Angelina Jolie, again how could you go wrong?) and the usual befuddled but caring male (Johnny Depp).

It is not rich in a plot that makes a lot of sense, but it's a thriller so does that matter? I guess not if you're content to sit and let events wash over you and Jolie is good at that.

"Season of the Witch," currently playing at the Casino Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City, is a movie that can't decide if it's a thriller fantasy or a buddy picture or a tour through muddled 14th century history. Maybe it's none of the above but instead just a mess.

It starts out with three alleged witches hanged and drowned (talk about overkill!), one of which comes back to do in the priest who condemned the three.

(Press release) On January 5, 2011 Carson City Sheriff’s Office received a national award for “Outstanding Citizen Participation” for the 2010 National Night Out special event hosted in August. National Night Out heightens crime and drug prevention awareness, community safety and, as in the case of Carson City, strengthens police-community partnerships. This award is the latest in the list of recognitions Carson City Sheriff’s Office received for the 2010 event including Congressional Awards from Congressman Dean Heller and a Letter of Commendation from Senator John Ensign.

With all the recent snow, it seems that Diamond Peak Ski Team's community-based homage to the Norse ski-god Ullr (pronounced Oool-er) is paying off. We've seen nothing but snow since the first annual Ullr Fest took place last winter. Ullr must be happy!

There's plenty going on out there for snowshoe fans around Lake Tahoe. I've enjoyed the sport but haven't tried the big foot stuff of late. Here's what's snowshoeing these days:

— Go with Tony Berendsen at Northstar-at-Tahoe at 5 p.m. Dec. 30 at Northstar. Tony is a poet and astronomer and offers Star Gazing Snowshoe tours. Price is $50 for adults, $30 for those12 and under with 10 the minimum age. Snowshoe rentals are $5. Call Norhstar at (530) 562-3270 or go online to www.northstarattahoe.com. Tell them Sam sent you.

We will be running light on stories here from now through the New Year unless some earth-shattering government or political event occurs.
We’d like to thank all our readers and supporters for their emails, comments and story suggestions. This was a fun year in Nevada government and state politics, and next year is shaping up to be another  fun one.
See you in 2011!

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Winter is the time of year that seems to go on forever. Shorter daylight hours, cold temperatures and house-bound kids. And if you do go outside you wear so many clothes your knees won't bend.
What type of exercise would tempt you to brave the cold --- Sledding! Remember when you were young and fresh snow was an exciting part of your day? I’ll bet as you aged you lost sight of all that fun. Just imagine the calories you can burn when you force yourself to have fun with a sled!

The University of Nevada Reno's highly acclaimed Early Childhood Autism Program is getting some help from the Sierra Kids Foundation next week, Dec. 16 – 18, when it sponsors the Wild West Shootout basketball tournament.

The annual foundation tournament will be held at Reno High School. More than $100,000 in scholarships for children needing the program's services has been given away over the past seven years, according to Patrick Ghezzi, director of the program and Nevada psychology professor.

Join Cowboy Bob every Wednesday @7pm for FREE Country Line Dancing Lessons. All skill levels and spectators welcome. Fun way to meet new people and get some exercise. Happy Hour from 5-6pm (Buy one, get one FREE). Complimentary Appetizers from Wally's Pizza and Alley's Diner!!. http://www.carsonlanes.com/Cocanutz_Lounge.html

The Schmitt House presents "NEVADA HAZZURD" live. No cover charge. Music starts at 8:00PM. You can check them out at www.nevadahazzurd.com. They play Classic rock and Country music.

The Owners wife "Maggie" and his son "Dominic" will be celebrating their birthday this night.

We offer the cheepest drinks in town.

Rides home are provided for folks who have too much fun.

Come and check us out we are newly owned and remodeled. People who stop in say it "feels like we are at home here".

You must be 21 or older to attend.

4750 Hwy 50 East in Carson City

Bring your kids and your camera!  

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada  announces their annual “Santa Day” at the Museum on Saturday,
December 11th.

Santa will be here from 10am-1pm.

Families will be able to enjoy hot chocolate, candy   canes, and crafts.  

Be “edu-tained” with the new exhibits and layout at the  museum, where kids from 2 to 92 can be educated and entertained. 

Free admission to members, non-members can enjoy the fun for the normal admission price of $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for kids…

This version of the classic story is JAZZ'D UP! to make it fun for the whole family. With jazz and tap dance styles added to the traditional ballet, you will be amazed by the talent of our performers, ages 3 to 60+. Special effects and high-tech lighting increase the excitement. All tickets are only $10!!! Show times are 7pm on December 18th and 1pm on December 19th. Get your tickets at the door or call danceSpirit at 884-1066 to reserve the best seats. danceSpirit Performing Arts is a local non-profit arts organization striving to bring more of the Arts to our community.

So it sounds like this weekend is going to be our first big snowstorm of the season. And here I’m going to miss it because I’m out of town for a few days. I’ll be back Tuesday to deal with all the messy aftermath, without any of the fun of the actual storm. Sigh.
Oh well. I’m expecting all of you to have pictures and stories waiting for me when I get back!

Bowling and Shoe Rental $1 ALL DAY. Also, $1 menu items available in Alley's Diner. Happy Hour Daily from 5-6pm in the Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge and/or the 10th Lane Service Bar. Billiards and Arcade also available. Fun for the whole family. 100% Smoke Free!!

Skiers and boarders know when it comes to predicting snow at Lake Tahoe, a wing, a party and a prayer never hurts.

Prepare yourself for a snow dance at the alter as the annual “Pray for Snow” party will happen on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Fresh Ketch Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. There will be live music, dancing, beverages and an avalanche of prizes.

Last week I wrote that I was the only spectator at the Friday night opening of the Western Musical Comedy production of "White Christmas."

Of course, that was because the show didn't open until Saturday. But I stayed through the first act and reported that all was fine, music stirring, cast excellent and Stephanie Arrigotti's direction made everything move like clock work.

A family fun event to emphasize healthy lifestyle choices for children will be held today, Saturday, Nov. 13 at the Carson Mall Center Court from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is free and open to all.

Food for Thought presents Ladies Night Out on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Plaza Conference Center, 211 East 9th Street, next to Reds Old 395.

This fundraiser is a way for the ladies to treat themselves to a holiday shopping gift buying experience. Enjoy food and wine and while we take care of your children.

The cost is $10 and that includes childcare, appetizers and wine. Bring along a few girlfriends and enjoy this fun extent to support a great cause.

The Northern Nevada Special Olympics program will support training and competition for 97 new bowlers this year and wants all area bowlers to participate in a fundraiser.

The "Bowl for the Gold" community fundraiser will take place on Friday, Nov. 12 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno. Sign-in begins at 5 p.m. Bowling begins at 6 p.m. This is the inaugural "Bowl for the Gold” event in Reno.  A “Bowl for the Gold” event has been hosted for three consecutive years in Las Vegas to support southern Nevada bowlers. 

Nevada Day kicks off this morning with annual the Nevada Day Parade, with the theme being "100 Years of Aviation" to go along with the Silver State’s admission to the Union in 1864.

Retired Lt. Col. Dick Rutan of the U.S. Air Force serves as Grand Marshal for today's celebration. He was picked to coincide with the theme, which marks a history-making flight of daredevil pilot William Ivy Baldwin west of Carson City, where he soared to 4,675 feet, the highest ever at that time.
 

Carson Area Wellness Association will host an afternoon of “Carsonopoly”, a board game that’s just like Monopoly, but with Carson City businesses and landmarks on the board instead.
 If you like Monopoly, you’ll love Carsonopoly. Using the very same premise of the world-famous game, Carsonopoly takes the player on a tour of Carson City. Have fun, and learn about the town too!

A morning of free Family Fitness Fun will be offered on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Carson High School Gym from 10 a.m. to noon.
The event is sponsored by Carson City ATA, Black Belt Academy and We Can. Activities include martial arts, obstacle course, inline hockey, pad kick, hockey shoot-out, board break, ZUMBA and lots more.
There will be free t-shirts, raffle prizes, food and fun for the whole family. Some of the prizes include a new children's bike, Mt. Rose lift tickets, $5-off at Play it Again Sports Cards, ATA martial arts lessons, and Walmart gift cards.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors today approved $106,255 plus a 5 percent contingency to fund the Arlington Square ice rink for the coming season.

Parks and Recreation Director Roger Moellendorf said they are looking at leasing to own the ice rink equipment this year, thus reducing the cost for future years, and the contingency was requested to account for the additional costs.

The item was originally discussed two weeks ago and postponed because the supervisors preferred the ice rink be funded through redevelopment funds rather than the general fund.