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I was prepared to write off "The Green Hornet" as just another superhero movie, aimed at comic-book readings kids. Well, I was partly wrong. The film now playing at the Fandango Galaxy multiplex in Carson City is aimed at the lower levels of intelligence, but along the way offers some humor and an incredible chase-crash-shootout scene. So all is not lost when sitting in the Galaxy stadium seats.

Join the Carson River Coalition Education Working Group for the annual Carson River Film Festival. It will be Thursday, Jan. 27, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Ormsby Room at the Carson City Sheriff’s Building, 911 Musser Street in Carson CIty

View and help judge some great films made by local students. The event is free.

Join us this Friday, January 28th for the "Unusual Suspects" in our beautiful new Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge from 8pm-Midnite. No Cover and Smoke FREE!! http://www.carsonlanes.com/Cocanutz_Lounge.html

Join us this Friday, January 21st for the "Out of Towners" in our beautiful new Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge from 8pm-Midnite. This ultra talented Duo is always a crowd pleaser when they play at Carson Lanes. No Cover and Smoke FREE!! See us on Facebook to see all of our upcoming events: http://on.fb.me/ganxML

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.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for its first mixer of the New year on Wednesday, Jan. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hampton Inn & Suites.
At this event the Chamber will unveil the original art by Dorrine Sadilek that will be used in the next edition of In Focus magazine. No charge to members.

By Andrew Doughman / Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Secretary of State Ross Miller today appointed Scott F. Gilles as deputy elections officer. He steps into the role after his predecessor, Matt Griffin, resigned this past December to return to private practice.

Carl Kuhl, a state Parole and Probation employee of six years, has created a plan that he claims will eliminate Nevada's budget deficit within two years.

In a news release issued on Tuesday, Kuhl said his plan not only will reduce the budget deficit but also help repair Nevada's economy at the same time. It is a pretty big claim, he admits, coming from an Accounting Assistant I, an entry level position.

"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.

Jan 7, 6:34 PM (ET)

RENO, Nev. (AP) - Six girls have been arrested after students were invited on Facebook to take part in "Attack a Teacher Day" at two middle schools.

One girl was accused of inviting about 100 students on the social networking website to participate in the event Friday, and the other five were accused of responding with online threats against specific teachers, Carson Middle School Principal Dan Sadler said.

Details are sketchy. It was reported at one time that Giffords had died, but news outlets have pulled back from that. A hospital spokesperson said she is alive and in surgery. Reports are that 12 people were shot, including a federal judge and members of Giffords' staff, and that six have died. The gunman is reportedly in custody.

CARSON CITY, NV – January 7, 2011 – Over twelve million children go hungry in America every day, thousands right here in the State of Nevada. In an effort to contribute to feeding the hungry children in our community, Anytime Fitness of Carson City will donate $10 for each new membership this month to Food for Thought, a local non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to over 800 children in our community. Many of our children only receive the food they need during the school week.

CARSON CITY – Senate Majority Leader Steven Horsford has sent an email to supporters and constituents suggesting the next two-year state budget is facing an attack from “extreme right-wing” interests who will use the current economic crisis to “dismantle our state.”

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.

Carson Lanes New Year's Eve Party. Join us on 12/31 for our best New Year's Eve Party ever. Bowling Specials all day long, and live band "3N1" playing from 8pm-Midnite. Free Party Favors, Champagne (or cider) at midnight. Free $200 Drawing at 11:00pm (earn an entry ticket for every meal purchased on 12/31 before 10pm in Johnny Rockets, Wally's Pizza and Subs, or Alley's Diner. Must be 21. Smoke FREE. http://www.carsonlanes.com/

By Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval today announced he will appoint Lucas Foletta as his general counsel.
As a former assistant U.S. attorney for the district of Nevada, Foletta has prosecuted mortgage fraud and identity theft matters on behalf of the U.S. government. A graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, Foletta is also a former law clerk to Sandoval when he served previously as a federal judge.

By Nevada News Bureau
CARSON CITY – Deputy Secretary of State for Elections Matt Griffin is leaving his post next month to return to private law practice with the Capitol Company, Secretary of State Ross Miller said today.
Miller appointed Griffin as his elections deputy when he took office in January 2007.

Once Upon a Party, The Ron Woods Foundation and Adele's will be hosting "Cookies with Santa" on Saturday, Dec. 18 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The event will take place at Adele's Restaurant and Lounge in Carson City. Come share in the spirit of giving in this wonderful season. Hot cider, beverages and cookies on hand to enjoy, while kids old and young alike visit with Santa!
Admission is $5 for adults and children are free.

The Reno-Tahoe-Truckee community has six opportunities this December to enjoy TOCCATA’s wonderful tradition of producing selections from "Handel's Messiah" in a Holiday Concert, including a performance in Carson City on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
The Carson City performance will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center. The Carson City concert features the 60-voice Carson High School Concert Choir, alumni and Carson soloists, and will be a benefit for the high school choir’s future tour presentations.

Other performances are:

In case anyone has any doubts about the wisdom of keeping troops in Afghanistan to defend the government of President Hamid Karzai, then you should read about one of his latest conversations with top American officials in that country. Meeting with Gen. David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry, Karzai was less than gracious for the hundreds of billions of American dollars and thousands of American lives that have been lost in this war:

Join the Brewery Arts Center and the BAC to Broadway Kids for one of America's favorite Christmas stories and now a classic stage play, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever."
The tale has been a favorite of young readers since 1972. Funny, memorable and outrageous. Special 2 p.m. afternoon performances are in the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center on Saturday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 19. For tickets call (775) 883-1976.

Join the Brewery Arts Center and the BAC to Broadway Kids for one of America's favorite Christmas stories and now a classic stage play, "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever."
The tale has been a favorite of young readers since 1972. Funny, memorable and outrageous. Performances are in the Maizie Harris Jesse Theater at the Brewery Arts Center on Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call (775) 883-1976.

Join in and celebrate the holidays on Wednesday at the annual Carson City Chamber of Commerce holiday party at Arlington Square Ice Rink.
The free community event runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the rink, located in the Main Street parking lot across from the Carson Nugget, at the corner of Robinson and Curry Streets in Downtown Carson City.

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce in welcoming the Business Resource Innovation Center with an official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony today at 4:30 p.m.

Located at 108 E Proctor Street across from City Hall, the center brings together the building, planning, business license and business development departments under one roof for the first time. The center also makes resources from the Carson City Library available for those who need to do research for starting or expanding their businesses.

At least 24 million people in the U.S. struggle with addiction to alcohol and other drugs. The good news is that millions in recovery stand as evidence that there is hope – people can stop using, reconnect with family, and go on to productive, happy lives. The Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey is one group promoting the fact that recovery is possible, prevention works and treatment is effective.

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

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for a Breakfast Club and Ribbon Cutting
 the New Offices of the Ron Wood Family Resource Center, 621 Northgate Lane No 62, on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 7:30 a.m.

The cost $5. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and receive a free raffle ticket!

More than 10,000 jobless Nevadans will lose their benefits this week, with thousands more to join them every week that follows. Click here to read the story and view a video report from KOLO News Channel 8.

Christy McGill likes to use a gardening metaphor when she explains Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey's mission to reduce substance abuse and promote recovery.

“The Coalition is planting the seeds of hope that alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention works, treatment is effective, and people do recover,” said McGill, who serves as director.

Join Instructor Cowboy Bob every Wednesday in the Eleventh Frame Winner's Lounge @ Carson Lanes. Cowboy Bob will teach you all the coolest Dance Moves. All skill levels welcome. No Cover & Smoke FREE. Happy Hour daily from 5-6pm!
Now serving complimentary Appetizers from Wally's Pizza and Alley's Diner. Check out the Watermelon Crawl: http://bit.ly/dCfgz4. Special Appearance by the "Out of Towners" from 8pm-10pm. This ultra talented duo plays your favorite Top 40 and Variety.