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CARSON CITY — Summer provides both opportunity and challenges — opportunity for kids to have fun, and challenges for parents to find ways to fill time. The Carson High School robotics team, Cyber Mafia has a solution for both kids and parents: robotics camp.

Let’s try this again. Last week, the rain was a little too much for the Westside Cruise, so the organizers postponed it until today. The annual Westside Cruise ia a part of Bike Month, and one of the zanier events. Dress you and your bike up and head off to explore the historic district. Happy one year Anniversary to Battle Born Social. The restaurant and lounge will be celebrating with cocktails, appetizers and more; there is a $20 cover for the event, but that money will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and Carson City Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program.

Laughter, romance, and a message about what it means to want to live are at the core of “The Hit,” a critically acclaimed play performed in Carson City at the Brewery Art Center's Maize Jesse Black Box Theater beginning Friday, May 25.

UPDATE: WESTSIDE CRUISER RIDE POSTPONED UNTIL THUR 5/31 at 5:30 pm With severe thunderstorm warnings and a flood watch in effect, I feel that it is safer to err on the side of caution. We will hold the ride next week same place and time (BAC 5:30 pm), just one week later (Thur 5/31).
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Carson High’s Abigail Pradere sprinted her way to a state championship finish in the 2018 NIAA 4A 1600 meters at the CHS track and field Friday in Carson City.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, and there will be plenty of ways for the family to enjoy spending time together all weekend long. Treat Mom to some new flowers for the garden at the annual Greenhouse Project Plant Sale. The Nevada State Museum has a day full of cowboy-related activities planned. Head up to Virginia City on the V and T for a memorable ride through the hills. Before you head out on your adventures, remember to leave a donation of non-perishable food by your mailbox for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Read on for all of your options.

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So, weekend is around the corner and you are looking forward to relax and calm your nerves from all the chaos that surrounded you throughout the week, right?

Want to hangout with friends or party it out? But, hey! doesn’t your tiring and oh-so-busy routine of five long working days leave you with a little energy to go outside and chill? Don’t you think it will exert you a little too much? So, what’s the alternative?

GARDNERVILLE — The 8th annual charity golf tournament weekend “For the Kids” hosted by Mike Tice, former head coach of the Minnesota Vikings and more recently offensive line coach for the Oakland Raiders, will take place June 15-17.

Develop the skills and learn techniques to transform drawings into 3 dimensional illusions that trick the eye & expand the mind!

In this fun 3D Illusions Art Class with Maria Segura, children’s art instructor & artist, we learn the techniques of how Artists create a 3D Illusion on paper using a variety of pencils and markers. We will also have fun creating Pop-Up Art!

Advance Registration Is Required
775.847.7774
aperry@stmarysartcenter.org

Dancing is as much a form of human communication and intimacy as it is art, said professional dance instructor Tiffany Alm, who owns Yaples Ballroom in downtown Carson City.

The Nevada Outdoor Experience is a free family event designed to excite and inspire youth and their families to get outdoors, find some neat hobbies, and have fun!

Editor's Note: Carson Now asks its readers to use their real name with submissions. We received this submission today from "a concerned citizen." Because of what they found, and the fact that Nevada is generally always in a state of fire danger, we thought we'd let this one slide.

Camping season is upon us, and the weather is getting nice. It's that time of year when people like to get out and have a good time in the great outdoors camping, four-wheeling, hiking etc. It's fun to enjoy our open spaces.
Just remember, it's important to be responsible while we're all living it up outside.

In his second year as director of the Escape From Prison Hill 5K, 10K and Half Marathon, EJ Maldonado has learned one thing in particular. “You have to be OK with the fact that things aren’t going to be perfect,” he said.

Effective Jan. 1, 2018, the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act reduced business expense deductions for many types of business entertainment activities to zero.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada State Museum, in partnership with the Reno Coin Club, will be celebrating the 95th annual National Coin Week, April 15-21, with a special event planned at the museum on Friday, April 20.

Carson City isn't particularly known for its night or dance clubs. But one local non-profit group caters to the needs of some residents who like to cut a rug or bust a groove for a good time.

Classes are in a group support format, active participation is required for success. The class focus is on behavior modification:

— Preparation – laying the foundation for future success
— Quitting – Confirming your decision to quit
— Maintenance – learn skills to maintain your smoke-free life

Learn about prescription and over the counter cessation aids. Improve your self-image, learn stress management and avoid weight gain

Receive support in a group setting, make new friends and have fun.

Carson City Meals on Wheels announced Thursday that it will be participating in the 16th annual March for Meals — a month-long, community-by-community celebration of Meals on Wheels and the vulnerable seniors who rely on the vital service to remain independent at home.

I’m going to apologize right now. I can’t anticipate what this storm system will throw at us, so some of these planned events could get cancelled. One event that is never afraid of Mother Nature is the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk. Come rain, shine, or blizzard, you’ll find can sip, stroll, and discover starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Carson Hot Springs aren’t afraid of a little snow, and a special visit from Megan the Mermaid will make the icy hot experience more memorable. Keep reading to see what this slushy weekend has to offer.

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The Silver State Model T Ford Club will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20 at Red’s Old 395 Grill, 10455 S. Carson Street in Carson City.

Optional no-host dinner precedes the meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Anyone interested in Model T Ford cars or trucks is welcome to attend.

This club is organized to have fun, go on tours and help each other with our Model Ts. Spouses are also welcome.

For information, call club president Matt Thurston at (775) 266-1180 or Wendell Newman at (775) 721-7949.

You can probably scratch ‘hitting the slopes’ off this weekend’s list of options, but you can hit the ‘hill’ instead: Prison Hill, to be exact. You’ll find the start and finish line for Ascent Runs’ ‘Love Can Be Cold’ 5 or 10K at the Prison Hill Southern Trailhead. If you’d rather crawl than run, Virginia City’s ‘Devil Made Me Do It’ Saloon Crawl might be for you. Find something special for your special someone at Artsy Fartsy’s annual Champagne and Jewelry Show or at the Valentine’s Craft Fair inside the Carson Mall.

The Pine Nut Mountains Trail Association is pleased to announced that it is a grant recipient from the 2018 Nevada Off–Highway Vehicle Registration Program for use in supporting numerous clean up events.

The Union Carson ushered in the new year in Carson City with a bang, including a new IPA in the brew tanks, new winter hours and a host of new specials on the menu including breakfast, all overseen by a new general manager, Philip Davis.

Carson Valley’s first indoor play-park is cutting the ribbon this Wednesday, Dec. 20 for the official grand opening of Run, Rattle & Roll, an adult-supervised, children’s indoor play-park with a convenient parents’ lounge and healthy snack bar area.

The Rainbow Girls will hold their annual Christmas gift wrap operation at the Carson Mall in Carson City Dec. 16-24. Bring your gifts to us and we will wrap them with love and care. This is our yearly fundraiser and a appropriate donation for the size and amount of gifts is requested. We are located at the South end of the mall outside of JoAnn's.

A cluttered apartment was reason enough for Lindsey and Linda Jones to decide on opening their own store a year ago.

With computer parts and components quickly taking up room from Lindsey's repair business, the couple decided to move their inventory into a space of its own.

Some weekends are pretty cut and dry, just a few things to choose among. This, however, is not one of those weekends. High-flying, death-defying action takes over the Minden Airport as the Aviation Roundup Air Show takes to the skies. Pasta-lovers won’t want to miss the Eldorado Great Italian Festival in downtown Reno. Carson City’s monthly Downtown Wine Walk gets a dose of nostalgia as the Western Airstream Convention sets up shop and welcomes the curious.

The Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget in Carson City presents the comedic stylings of Adam Stone this Friday, Sept. 15.

"Have fun, give fun" is the motto which embodies the comedy of Hawaiian native Stone. With an intent to truly embrace the moment and connect with people, Adam gets the audience laughing with well-crafted material, physical comedy, improvisation, and silly impressions, all through an onstage persona that is endearing and likeable.

Attention family members of any disabled American Veteran in the Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, Dayton, TRE, Topaz, Lake Tahoe, Yerington or anywhere south of Washoe Valley: We are starting an Auxiliary for DAV Chapter 7 in Carson City.

Our property is 2.5 acres in size. That’s bigger than many people have and huge for folks living in apartments or condominiums. And, some people don’t have any yards at all.