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Seniors Need Holiday Cheer Too: Home Instead Carson City collects gifts for those without family
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 7:02pmOnce again Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City asking our wonderful community to help us with gifts for our Senior's here in our community. We have Senior's in long term care facilities that have no family, and have no home to call their own.
Fill out your 'Letters to Santa' to be featured during Carson Now's 2019 Holiday Celebration
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 3:18pmCarson Now has partnered with Carson City's Parks, Recreation and Open Space's first annual "Homestead Holidays" to offer a Letters to Santa writing campaign.
Download your Letters to Santa form from Carson Now, and you can send it off to the big man at the magical North Pole mailbox, which will be available for letters during the Homestead Holidays celebration Dec. 13-15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Silver Saddle Ranch in Carson City.
Annual Carson Mall Holiday Craft Show is now underway
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:45pmThe annual Carson Mall Holiday Craft Show is now underway! Every day until Christmas Eve from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., you can visit the Carson Mall in Carson City, which has been turned into a winter wonderland.
Carson City Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 1:58pmSince 1988, the Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights has heralded in Carson City’s holiday season. The festival has grown from a simple tree lighting on the capitol grounds to involving the entire downtown core attracting thousands to enjoy this very special event.
Carson City School Orchestra Program to hold annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 8:12amThe Orchestra Program of the Carson City School District will hold its Holiday Concert on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center.
Holiday Themed book Art Class
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 9:25pmCome and join us Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m. as we make some really fun items for the holidays! Learn to make book wreaths, trees and more! Some will even be illuminated!
I will have a coffee bar available. Contact Western Nevada College at 775-445-3000, ask for community education.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Debbie Lambin, 775-781-6894
Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 7:30pmSnow days, snow way. At least that's what the weather forecast calls for Tuesday. We'll see mostly cloudy skies before another chance of rain or snow arrives midweek and then a larger storm in time for the weekend. As the saying goes of Nevada weather: Wait a minute and it will change. It is also #GivingTuesday. If you have a favorite organization, it's a good time to send a few dollars their way. Around town there's art showings, a fitness walk, hike, dance classes and an old school film favorite at the Brewery Arts Center hosted by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club.
Consort Canzona presents 'Something Old, Something New' Friday and Saturday in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 5:09pmConsort Canzona, a select group of instrumentalists and singers specializing in early music, will present “Something Old, Something New” concerts this holiday season on Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, at 4 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395 (just south of Best Buy) in Carson City. Admission is free, donations welcome.
Carson City Salvation Army seeks Red Kettles workers, hiring event Wednesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 3:32pmThe Salvation Army’s Red Kettles — a holiday tradition that has served as a symbol of goodwill for more than 100 years — is in need of additional "Kettle Workers" at its locations throughout the Carson City region.
Carson City Supervisor Brad Bonkowski to hold 'Breakfast with Brad' this Friday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 2:45pmCarson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will host “Breakfast with Brad” Friday, December 6 from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited to share coffee and conversation about the city.
Events around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 2
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:40pmWith Thanksgiving leftovers winding down, we're winding up to the second day in December and the first day of the work week ahead, with activities lined up through the weekend. For Monday, activities around the capital city include a free yoga class offered through Partnership Carson City, a discussion on the Tom Steyer campaign hosted by the Carson City Democratic Men's Club, art events and more. If you are driving, do be careful out there. For weather-related travel and road updates see NVroads.com.
Mile High Jazz Band to host 'Night Lights' holiday jazz, poetry at Carson City's Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 5:18pmThe Mile High Jazz Band will be joined by singers Jakki Ford and June Joplin, and by several award-winning poets and readers, for an evening of big-band jazz and poetry with a holiday theme.
Carson City's 'Holly Jolly' looks to spread holiday joy this season with letters to children
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 4:58pmMonica Marcinko, also known as Holly Jolly, is setting out on a Journey to publish a children's book called "I want To Be An Elf" This book will teach children and adults you can be whatever you want in life and you should go for it. Monica's motto is " Believe in Your elf!"
JoAnne Skelly column: Thankful for a thriving soil
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 3:47pmThis Thanksgiving holiday has given us a lot to be thankful for. Let us be grateful for the recent precipitation. Let us be grateful for a climate with minimal plant diseases. Let us be thankful for all the other gardeners out there working to provide habitat for pollinators and other beneficial insects. And, let us be grateful for soils teeming with life, filled with organic matter that hold water without drowning plants.
Carson City area road report for week of Dec. 2-8
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 3:43pmHere is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 2-8, 2019. Closures expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:
Senator Square: Comprehensive Life Skills students make fundraising candles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 7:31amEveryone has a disability of some kind, but most learn how to cope with or overcome it; however, not everyone with a disability is aware enough to recognize whether or not they even have a physical challenge. These individuals have a severe and profound physical and neurological disability, cannot care for themselves, need full-time assistance, and are some of the kindest human beings in the world, many of whom are students in the Carson City School District and at CHS. Each year, students in the CHS Comprehensive Life Skills program make crafts to sell at the annual CHS Craft Fair and give as gifts.
Carpa Nevada, Flavors of India team up for annual Carson City Pets of the Homeless fundraiser
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 4:48pmFive years ago, Chef Don Pepe launched a holiday fundraiser to help Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 non-profit that raises money to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials to the pets of homeless persons.
Governor and First Lady to officiate over the Carson City Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights this Friday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 4:11pmSince 1988, the Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights has heralded in Carson City’s holiday season. The festival has grown from a simple tree lighting on the capitol grounds to involving the entire downtown core attracting thousands to enjoy this very special event.
Capital City Community hosts 'In A Holiday Spirit' concert Dec. 8 at Carson City Community Center
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 2:18pmThe Capital City Community will, once again, welcome the holidays with a free concert in the Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center on Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m.
Celebrate the Holidays with Handel's 'Messiah' and Seasonal Carols at venues at Tahoe, Carson Valley and Reno
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 1:40pmTahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, also known as TOCCATA, presents its 14th annual performance of Handel’s beloved “Messiah,” along with seasonal carols. We bring the holidays to you, performing in Gardnerville and Genoa, as well as north and south Lake Tahoe and Reno. Just choose your venue: a beautiful Gardnerville church or an elegant golf club ballroom.
Catmandu Photos with Santa at Petco Topsy Lane
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 11:36amJoin Catmandu and Get Your Pet’s Photo with Santa at Petco on December 7th, 14th & 15th, 2019
Receive a photo of your pet with Santa and help Catmandu save even more pet lives in Carson City. Catmandu will be hosting Photos with Santa at Petco in partnership with the Petco Foundation.
December 7th, 14th & 15th from 1pm to 4pm at Petco: 911 Topsy Ln, Carson City, NV 89705.
Small Business Saturday, Feast with a Hero, Santa Photos and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, Nov. 29
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 9:52pmHappy Saturday Carson City! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Are you ready to supportive our local community with Small Business Saturday? In addition, there are a metric ton of events going on in our region throughout the weekend, so check below to see what’s going on!
Saturday, November 30
Carson City weekend events include Nutcracker Ballet, Small Business Saturday, Polar Express train rides, Feast with a Hero and more
Submitted by Isaiah Burrows on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 4:33pmHeading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region over the next three days. Events include the 31st season of the Nutcracker Ballet, a Feast with a Hero fundraiser at Slot World, Small Business Saturday throughout Carson City and Carson Valley, photos with Santa, a Telegraph Square sign dedication, Polar Express train rides at the V&T Railroad and more!
Carson City area weather: Forecasters advise against weekend travel, snow through Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 10:42amWith the arrival of Thanksgiving, forecasters say periods of snow and hazardous travel conditions will continue through the holiday weekend and into Monday, prompting the National Weather Service to call for another round of winter storm watches and travel advisories.
Happy Thanksgiving 2019: Carson City events for Thursday, Nov. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:08pmThe last Thursday of November means a big gobble gobble, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy in the games, festivities, activities at home and outdoors. Events are at a minimum, for obvious reasons, but the two big ones are traditions for us in the capital city. The Carson City Turkey Trot at the Governor's Mansion and the free Carson Nugget Thanksgiving community dinner. Enjoy your day and any slight break in the weather. More winter storms are on the way.
Carson City's Holiday with a Hero fundraiser brings 'Feast with a Hero' Saturday to Slot World
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 5:11pmHeading into its 16th year of giving Carson City schoolchildren living without permanent homes a Christmas for themselves and their family, Holiday with a Hero is upon us and so is the need for the community's financial support.
Capital City Tradition: Carson Nugget prepares for annual community Thanksgiving dinner
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 11:27amThe final touches are in place as the Carson Nugget prepares for its annual Thanksgiving Day dinner Thursday, a Carson City tradition held for more than six decades.
Carson City area weather: Snow across region creates travel headaches, more on the way
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:10amThe first big snow storm of the winter season arrived overnight and into Wednesday morning bringing snow to the valley floor and Sierra, causing travel headaches for many Thanksgiving holiday motorists with any number of accidents, fender benders and spinouts.
Carson Mall Unique Gift Show
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 8:15pmThe Holiday Craft show will be held from now till 12-24-19 in the interior of the mall. 10 am -6 pm each vendor offers a unique gift the vendors change every week. Please watch the Carson Mall's Facebook Page here for more information on the events and list of vendors. For Vendors that are interested in having a booth please come to the Carson Mall or Call 775-671-8150. Spaces are still available.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 27
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 7:10pmWith snow overnight into the morning, the eve of Thanksgiving will bustle with last minute food shopping and, for many, preparing for an extended holiday weekend. There's a few activities around Carson City on Wednesday, Nov. 27 including a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, classes and more.