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Summer? Winter? Flip a coin. I could’ve guessed the rain was coming, my lilacs just started to bloom. Don’t let your parade get rained out though, downtown Carson will march right through this wet stuff. The early Spring Farmers Market debuts today behind Due Sorella at Nevada and Musser Streets. Grab the kids and enjoy today’s open house with free admission at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Stick around for the monthly Downtown Business Association wine walk and find something for Mothers’ Day at one of our wonderful local shops.

Get your fill of sunshine today, we’ve got a wet wine walk weekend coming. The stars will be shining bright tonight, though, Western Nevada Musical Theater Company debuts its spring musical ‘Nice Work if You Can Get It’ complete with amazing choreography, melodies, and an exceptional cast. Cinco de Mayo parties all over town offer up food and drink specials, in addition to the fun times that can usually be found on a Friday night. Start the day with a cup of joe or a yummy blended drink at Dutch Brothers Coffee and you’ll be helping find a cure for ALS.

The Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson Street, is a downtown staple for anyone with kids. Join them as they celebrate a slew of new exhibits with a free admission day, Saturday, May 6, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Free admission day has been made possible by a sponsorship from Carson City Toyota.

More beautiful weather is on its way. If I seem a little excited about a little bit of sunshine, its because I am, especially after this very long, gray, wet winter. Today we celebrate the Arts in Nevada at the Legislature and salute the painters, potters, makers, sculptors, singers, dancers, actors, writers, poets, and musicians that capture all that is Nevada in their work.

Consort Canzona, a select group of instrumentalists and singers that specializes in early music, will present “A Royal Birthday Celebration” in two concerts in Carson City.

The Reno Aces Baseball Club announced Tuesday a one-year local broadcast partnership extension with Reno’s My21TV, part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, INC. My21TV will remain the exclusive English-language broadcast home of the Reno Aces Baseball Club and air 14 Aces games throughout the season.

Saturday's drenching rain notwithstanding, playing in mud just got easier in Carson City with the opening of Ogres-Holm Pottery in the Carson Mall.

The pottery studio, learning center and gallery cut the ribbon Saturday at 1308 South Carson Street inside the Carson Mall.

The turkeys have been cooked, the dishes done, and the largest shopping weekend of the year is off and running. Show some love locally during Shop Small Business Saturday. Great little shops, restaurants, and services offer something unique for those on your gift list. Gift Certificates are never a bad way to go either: who wouldn’t want a massage, a night on the town, or maybe some music lessons? Santa has returned to town and can be found at the Carson Mall or at Billow’s Embroidery. Keep reading and you’ll find some great ways to spend this holiday weekend.

Consort Canzona, a select group of instrumentalists and singers that specializes in early music, will present two “Lessons and Carols” concerts this Holiday Season: Friday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395 (just south of Best Buy) in Carson City, and Saturday, Dec. 3, 5 p.m., at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church, 1375 Centerville Lane in Gardnerville. Admission to both concerts is free, donations welcome.

The Change Place in Carson City is no ordinary gym. In fact, it’s not a gym at all, said Don Kuhl, who co-owns the business with his wife, Sherry Newsom.

While there is gym equipment aplenty, aerobics, yoga, meditation, massage therapy, personal training and motivational conversations happen here, too.

Change happens.

At the Change Place, part of the Change Companies in Carson City, it’s something that occurs every day.

Owners Don Kuhl and Sherry Newsom decided it was time to start working directly with the people their company has strived to help over the past quarter century.

Surf Thru Express Car Wash is pleased to announce the opening of their newest location at 1300 E. Williams St. in Carson City. This is Surf Thru Express Car Wash’s first location in northern Nevada and a second location in Reno, NV is under construction.

Pre-register for the Boys and Girls Club Luau Silent Auction now. Mobile bidding is now available and you do not need to attend the luau to participate. Go HERE to register.

Luana Olsen, Director of the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, will be the featured speaker to the Leisure Hour Club as the Club opens its 121th year. She will explore the history of the Museum and share information on its current activities and workshops.

23rd Annual Luau BBQ and Auction Benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada returns September 11, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. This year's event is very special as it is the FIRST time it will be held at our Carson City campus. Browse the Silent Auction items showcased inside the Boys and Girls Club, enjoy a tour of our BRAND NEW William N. Pennington Teen Center, participate in some fun games, and enjoy dinner and the live auction inside the city's beautiful new MAC (Multi-Use Athletic Center.)

Quality of Life Initiative 20th Anniversary Free Concert at Silver Saddle Ranch, Sunday, August 7, 2016 from 3 to 8 p.m.

Carson City Open Space in partnership with the Mile High Jazz Band Association will host four bands, food trucks, and burros to pet at Silver Saddle Ranch located at 4901 Carson River Road.

The William N. Pennington Teen Center at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Western Nevada campus is now officially opened thanks to a Carson City Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting ceremony and grand opening festivities Thursday.

Ready for Mad Max on bikes? Muscle Powered encourages you to ride your bike down to see "Turbo Kid" Thursday, June 16, 6 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. Not Rated, but would be R for violence. Lots of blood. Movie is free. Come early and enjoy refreshments from the BAC and from the food trucks. Movie Trivia host Mike Wiecenek, AKA RokMyke. Lots of fun! Muscle Powered memberships and t-shirts available. Come join the pre-EPIC fun!

Join us on the Red Carpet for Dinner, Cash Bar, Silent Auction and Raffles on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 6:00 pm at the Gold Dust West Casino, 2171 E. William Street, Carson City, NV 89701. Tickets are $35 Per Person available at Intimate Designs Floral, 444 E. William Street, #14, Carson City, NV 88701 – 775.301.6351.

For more information call Rhonda at 775-315-8495 or email classiccinemaccnv@gmail.com

Consort Canzona, a select group of local instrumental musicians and singers, will be heard in two concerts commemorating the life of the group’s founder, Sharon Kientz, who died in 2015.

The concerts will be on Saturday, May 21, and Sunday, May 22, 7 p.m., at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church, 3680 Highway 395 South, Carson City, behind Best Buy. Admission is free.

Try out the Olympic sport of BMX. One-day trial memberships available.

Consort Canzona, a select group of instrumentalists and singers that specializes in early music, has openings for experienced soprano, alto, and tenor recorder players for performances on May 21 and 22 in Carson City.

Consort Canzona, a select group of instrumentalists and singers that specializes in early music, will present two “Lessons and Carols” concerts this Christmas season.

It is important to document your intent to have Nevada as the place you regard as your residence and domicile. Lots of states are looking for more taxes and the question of your choice of residence and domicile can be very important.

On Sept. 4 Carson City Parks and Recreation's registration site, ActiveNet, will be upgraded to a new Customer User Interface. Parks and Recreation uses ActiveNet for many of the daily functions such as pool memberships, class and sport league registrations, out-of-school time programs, and facility rentals.

There is an effective, yet under-utilized strategy by startups that is employed by companies every single day. It is the art of developing strategic alliances with associations, non-competing organizations and affinity groups within your industry. I hesitate to call them “strategic” partnerships as many do, because they are most often not partnerships.

Join Bike Habitat and Muscle Powered for the Eighth Annual Tour of Carson City bicycle ride this Sunday, May 3. Signups are at 9:00 AM, ride begins at 9:30 AM. The ride will begin and end at the Bike Habitat, and tour around the perimeter of Carson City for a moderately paced 27-30 mile bike ride.

This is a free event, and lunch will be served for the riders back at the shop after the ride. Donations and memberships are encouraged to support Muscle Powered of Carson City to promote a more bike friendly community.

​​​Jimmy John's owner Ken Yzurdiaga and Manager Joe Lash present a check to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada. Accepting the check were Laurie Gorris, Chief Professional Officer, and Cliff Sorensen, Board Member.

Jimmy John's held a community night fundraiser, Feb. 9 2015 and donated 20 percent of all proceeds. This donation will cover the membership fee for 10 kids for the entire year, allowing them to receive academic help, life skills programs, and, most importantly, adult mentoring during any out of school times at the Club.

The Carson Chamber Singers, directed by Michael Langham, continues its 30th season with a pair of Spring Concerts in Carson City and Reno.
The first concert will be on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 314 N. Division Street in in Carson City.

“To get along, one must go along.” All too often I have heard this in the last two years. For me, the epiphany of understanding this phrase came in my second year when I realized nothing is going to change, not even this phrase. Puzzling to me is why some think there is a need to build a political consensus; yet, they build a political Berlin Wall and stand behind it saying, “it ain’t me causing this.”

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