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Join Carson Tahoe for a Free Webinar on Dementia Care

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October 15, 2020 - 12:00pm

Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar on Thursday, October 15 from noon to 1 p.m., led by dementia care expert Teepa Snow.

Roving on Mars: Join Carson City Library Monday for virtual program with NASA scientist

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Repeats every day until Tue Oct 06 2020 .
October 5, 2020 - 2:30pm
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October 6, 2020 - 2:30pm

Meet Dr. Elizabeth Rampe, a collaborator on the Mars Curiosity Rover and a member of the Mars analog mission science team. There will be a presentation on the Red Planet and Q&A. Our group activity is helping our own rover navigate across Mars.

Carson City Symphony opens 37th season with a virtual celebration of capital city history

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October 4, 2020 (All day)
October 11, 2020 (All day)
October 18, 2020 (All day)
October 25, 2020 (All day)
November 1, 2020 (All day)

The Carson City Symphony, directed by David Bugli, will open its 37th season with a virtual community music and dance project celebrating Carson City history, the “Hank Monk Schottische” virtual performance project. Instrumental musicians and dancers of all ages are invited to participate.

Carson City Library hosts Virtual Program: Girls Who Code

A graphic with 20 animated smiling girls with "girls who code" logo beneath.
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October 10, 2020 - 11:00am

The Carson City Library will be hosting a new virtual program called "Girls Who Code," on October 10 beginning at 11 a.m.

Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter Game Watch this Sunday

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Repeats every day until Mon Oct 05 2020 .
October 4, 2020 - 12:00pm
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October 5, 2020 - 12:00pm

Nevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter will host a Las Vegas Raiders vs Buffalo Bills game watch at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St.

Wine walk, Hauntober, live music and more highlight weekend activities in Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities over the next three days. The Carson City Wine Walk returns Saturday with COVID-19 restrictions. Virginia City will be filled with spooky events over the month of October with its signature Hauntober event. Combined with live music and karaoke, the Carson City area will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Nevada governor lifts 50-person limit on gatherings, allowing for large events with restrictions

Conventions, sporting events with live audiences and large church gatherings will be allowed to resume once again after Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that he is raising the limit on public gatherings from 50 to 250 people — and even higher for some of the state’s largest venues.

Carson Capitols Lacrosse partners with High Sierra Lacrosse for Weekly Skills Sessions

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Repeats every week until Sat Nov 21 2020 .
October 1, 2020 (All day)
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October 8, 2020 (All day)
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October 15, 2020 (All day)
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October 22, 2020 (All day)
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October 29, 2020 (All day)
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November 5, 2020 (All day)
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November 12, 2020 (All day)
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November 19, 2020 (All day)

Join Carson Capitols Lacrosse as we get ready for the High Sierra League Spring 2021 season as they walk you through the basic skills and techniques of youth lacrosse. We welcome all boys and girls ages 8 through 12. Each week you will learn new tips and tricks to perfect your lacrosse skills.

Get a taste of Virginia City, Nevada’s Spirits at Wednesday's virtual tour

The only thing that rivals the tales of our Virginia City, Nevada mining past is our connection with ghostly spirits. Recognized as one of the most haunted destinations in the U.S., our supernatural residents become a bit more active during Hauntober, aka, October.

2020 NCET Tech Awards to Honor Top Talent in Northern Nevada’s Technological Community

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October 21, 2020 - 3:00pm

Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology (more popularly known as NCET) will be hosting a hybrid version of its annual Technology Awards alongside the Economic Development Authority of Western Nevada (EDAWN) Awards on Wednesday, October 21.

Senator Square: Banned books recognized, Spirit Week begins at Carson High School

It may be a bit quiet around the high school lately, but this will not stop the CHS Student Council from making their senior year one to remember. Leadership Adviser Ann Britt said, “I am pleased to announce the Corona Virus cannot take the fun out of everything, so we are hosting a Spirit Week, Sept. 25 through Oct. 2, at CHS.”

An Update to the Carson City Community from Friends of the Carson City Library

The Friends of the Carson City Library and its Browsers Corner Book Store have been hit hard by the COVID-19 shutdown.

While we have appreciated the support of our loyal fans, our business — like many others in our community — has been challenged with the fallout of the pandemic.

Apple picking, state park hikes, live music and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Franktown Apples in Washoe Valley is hosting apple picking Friday through Sunday. In celebration of National Public Lands Day, Nevada State Parks will have a fee-free day on Saturday filled with hikes and tours. Combined with live music and dinner at local restaurants, the weekend will be filled with excitement! Read on for more information.

Home Instead Career Fair this Friday in Carson City

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September 25, 2020 - 10:00am

We are in need of Unique Caregivers to join our "Best Place to Work Team" at Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City. Want to be a part of a team that views you as the professional that you are and values you for the quality of care that you deliver to our seniors?

Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Nevada icon Glen Lucky turns 68 on Sunday

Glen Lucky was born on Sept. 27, 1952, down in Coronado, Calif. He was like many other boys, cute, smart, happy to arrive, however, he was diagnosed with a birth defect, cerebral palsy, and his parents were advised he might not live to see 15. But Glen did live to see 15. He started riding a bike at 15, and 16 and 17. Glen turns 68 on Sunday.

Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City chapter game watch featured Monday night at Jimmy G's

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September 21, 2020 - 5:15pm

Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter is hosting a game watch Monday, Sept 21 at 5:15 p.m. as the Las Vegas Raiders take on the New Orleans Saints. This is the first home game for the Las Vegas Raiders at their new Allegiant Stadium.

Senator Square: Times have changed at Carson High School

Remember the old days when school would get cancelled for weather aberrations like snow? Aww, the excitement of that early morning phone call and the joyfulness of being able to go back to sleep with the anticipation of a full day ahead of hanging out in pajamas and watching Netflix or Amazon Prime.

Carson Tahoe to host online discussion on navigating Memory Care

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September 22, 2020 - 10:00am

Join Carson Tahoe and Prestige Care on a discussion about navigating memory care Tues., Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Carson Tahoe invites the community to join a free webinar led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH.

Golf tournament, annual cancer fundraiser, railbike tours and more highlight weekend events in Carson City area

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of events around the Carson City region. The Dayton Chamber’s 27th annual “Making A Difference” Golf Tournament arrives Friday. Carson City Kiwanis is hosting its seventh annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day on Saturday with several activities for all to enjoy. Combined with live music and railbike tours, the weekend will be buzzing with excitement! Read on for more information.

Soroptimist of Carson City to present Lighthouse Lodge program via Zoom

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Repeats every day until Wed Sep 23 2020 .
September 23, 2020 - 12:00pm

Soroptimist International of Carson City invites the public to join our 12 noon, Sept. 23 program meeting via Zoom to hear about a new non-profit in town. Under the non-profit umbrella of The American Tea Mistresses International, fundraising is underway to create Lighthouse Lodge Re-Entry Services for non-violent offenders needing assistance with reintegration into our community after being released from the Carson City Jail or the Nevada State Prison.

Meet the Soroptimist of Carson City

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September 30, 2020 - 6:00pm

Soroptimist International of Carson City is presenting a “Let’s Get Acquainted” orientation meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The public is invited to attend the event online via Zoom.

Brewery Arts Center's Flatbed Concert Series brings New Wave Craze to Northgate area Saturday

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September 12, 2020 - 5:00pm

The Brewery Arts Center will deliver live music directly to the citizens of Carson City while practicing social distancing once again this week, this time in the Northgate neighborhood.

This Saturday, Sept. 12, the BAC is proud to present New Wave Crave. As if they were took a time machine from the 80’s, the party begins the moment these four talented musicians hit the flatbed.

Memorial exhibit, virtual prevention walk, music and more highlight weekend around Carson City

Heading into the weekend, there’s a bevy of activities around the Carson City region. Western Nevada College will host a memorial exhibit and informational presentation on the 9-11 attacks on Friday. Partnership Carson City will team up for a statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday. Along with live music and a 5K run/walk at Bob McFadden Plaza, there is plenty of excitement buzzing around the state capitol! Read on for more information.

WNC hosts 9-11 events, Carson City and local church encourage visit to memorial at Mills Park

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September 11, 2020 (All day)

CARSON CITY — It’s been nearly two decades since the Islamic terrorist group al-Qaeda sinisterly carried out the single deadliest human terrorist attack ever by crashing hijacked passenger airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon.

Healthy Communities Coalition virtual Thursday meeting features speakers from Nevada's Crisis Now, Zero Suicide initiatives

Misty Vaughan Allen, Suicide Prevention Coordinator
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September 10, 2020 - 9:00am

Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey counties meets Thursday, Sept. 10 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. This month, guest speakers include Misty Vaughan Allen, Suicide Prevention Coordinator with the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention, and Cherylyn Rahr-Wood, Zero Suicide Coordinator.

Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter game watch this Sunday

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September 13, 2020 - 10:00am

Join Nevada Raider Nation, Carson City Chapter for the Las Vegas Raiders opening game of the 2020-2021 NFL season at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St., Sunday, Sept. 13.

Khan Academy to Headline Philanthropy Leaders Summit

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September 18, 2020 (All day)

The Moonridge Foundation’s 5th Annual Philanthropy Leaders Summit will be held as a virtual summit on Friday, Sept. 18 in place of its regularly scheduled in-person event. The summit is a gathering for corporate funders and family foundations, along with local, statewide, and national philanthropists to hear about the latest trends and best practices in giving. Knowing the importance of connecting and inspiring, attendees will hear from dynamic speakers about crisis philanthropy and strategic giving.

Carson City Capitol Protests (opinion)

The ongoing protests at our State Capitol may have you worried or afraid, or even angry. Have you felt that things may be out of control in our nation?

DIY Observe The Moon Night

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Repeats every day until Sat Sep 26 2020 .
September 21, 2020 (All day)
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September 22, 2020 (All day)
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September 23, 2020 (All day)
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September 24, 2020 (All day)
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September 25, 2020 (All day)
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September 26, 2020 (All day)

Pick up your DIY take-home kit Sept. 21-25, and join in this worldwide, all-ages event on Sept. 26! Your take-home kit will include lots of activities for observing the moon, whenever it's convenient for you! Register for your take-home kit today: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/7056467

Partnership Carson City teams up for statewide suicide prevention virtual walk this Saturday

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September 12, 2020 - 9:00am

Partnership Carson City, inspiring a healthy community through education and prevention, is teaming up with the Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention and the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention to remember those lost through suicide for the 14th annual 5K Walk in Memory, Walk for Hope.

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