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Well, it's that day again, halfway through the work week. Happy Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019 to you Carson City. For those keeping score, we have 21 days left until the first day of spring. Be prepared for rain "down here" and heavy snow "up there."

Carson Assembly No. 7 Rainbow Girls will host Painting with a Pal on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carson Lodge No. 1 of the Free and Accepted Masons, 113 E. Washington Street (at the corner of Carson Street) in Carson City.

The community is invited. Suggested age 5 and up. All proceeds will help support the girls with their community service and assembly events.

Cost is $20 per person. All art supplies and lunch are included. There will be two sessions: one at 10 a.m. and a second at 1 p.m.

The 19th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration returns once again to the Sierra on Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.

Event activities begin with a guided tour over the snow starting at 9:30 a.m. with Norwegian native and longboard ski expert Nina MacLeod, who will also give a longboard ski demonstration. Attendees may bring their own snowshoes and cross country skis, or rent snowshoes from the Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

The Carson City Arts: Taking Flight Inaugural Art Exhibition at the Reno-Tahoe International Airport will host an opening reception on Tuesday, Feb. 26 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the new art installation in the airport, featuring artists from Carson City.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. We're midway through the work week with yet another round of snow showers possible today and Thursday. But don't let the weather spoil your fun. There's several activities lined up throughout the day and tonight.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Museum of Art announced the 2019 Scholastic Art Award Winners, and on the list were a senior and junior from Carson High and one seventh-grader from Carson Middle School. Emily Richardson, 17-years-old, Sarah Woods, 17-years-old, Keira Serpa, 13-years-old, were all recognized as Gold Key winners.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. With the long holiday weekend behind us, the week ahead looks to be busy indeed weather wise. Enjoy the sunshine today as another weather system will move into the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions by Wednesday.

Good morning, Carson City, on this Sunday before President's Day. What this means for those who have Monday off is that the weekend has merely hit its stride.

For those weary from all the snow around Carson City so far this month, about the only good news to share is that your weekend is here and there's plenty to do indoors if winter recreation isn't your thing.

From workshops to live music, a skate demo at The WheelHouse and even a special "Caturday Night Out" at the Carson Nugget to help homeless felines in the area, there are places to go around Carson City where you can keep warm, stay dry and have fun!

Pleases join Carson City Republican Women at their upcoming Tuesday, Feb. 19 meeting to hear guest speakers Nancy Paulson, Carson City Manager and Sheriff Ken Furlong. Ms. Paulson will reflect on the current and future status of Carson City and Sheriff Furlong will provide an update on recent homicides. Social hour begins at 11:00 a.m. and the meeting is called to order at 11:30 a.m. in the Casino Fandango Ballroom.

Good day Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies today with a high of 41, followed by gusty winds and the chance of rain and snow overnight into Wednesday, lasting through at least Thursday.

Good morning, Carson City! You are on the downhill slope toward the weekend.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors holds its first of two bimonthly meetings Thursday, while Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak visits Carson High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.

Parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to attend "Parent Night" (no students or children) at Carson Middle School, part of the #SaveTheKids program focusing on youth interactions with digital technology, the Internet and social media.

Celebrate American Heart Month with our FREE "Help Your Heart" Health and Wellness Educational Series. All events take place at the Health & Wellness Institute, 1470 Medical Pkwy, Suite 250, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. No need to RSVP, just stop by!

CenterPoint Church in Dayton will host a Sierra Lutheran High School Information Night on Thursday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. to communicate the school’s comprehensive college preparation program, dynamic campus life opportunities, available tuition assistance, and cooperative ride-sharing solutions.

UPDATED WITH VIDEO LINK: Here is the State of the City address delivered Wednesday by Carson City Mayor Robert "Bob" Crowell. The annual presentation highlights activity and successes within city government in 2018 and goals put forward to accomplish this year.

Community members are invited to free workshops for guiding the Carson City Library’s five-year strategic plan, with the first workshop Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including morning refreshments and lunch.

Good day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.

Soroptimist International of Pinenut Valleys is a new Soroptimist club which will be forming to include the Carson Valley and Smith Valley areas. An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23rd at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant, 1488 US Hwy 395, Gardnerville to introduce the exciting ways we work to improve life for women and girls.

Please RSVP to Danielle Kennedy at (775) 720-4739 or email yandapanda@ gmail.com.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a national holiday to honor the civil rights leader. Schools and most all state, local and national government offices are closed for the day. Ahead, skies are clearing and the storm overnight has begun to move out. After 10 a.m. the National Weather services says we will have sunny skies with a high of 39.

The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls is a youth service organization for girls between the ages of 11– 20, established in 1922 and we are hosting a Valentine's painting party for the community to attend, suggested age 5 and up. We will be at the Carson Lodge, 113 Washington St., Carson City on Feb. 16.

Happy Sunday, Carson City! Don't let a storm and some wet weather forecast for today dampen your mood. The weekend isn't over yet! And with a little optimism, maybe the clouds will part just enough tonight to view the lunar eclipse.

Welcome to your weekend, Carson City. You have a brief reprieve from the cold and stormy weather Saturday as the National Weather Service forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high temperature into the 50s.

Good day Carson City. It is Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. Heading into the weekend it looks like the heavy stuff is out of the way weather wise. Today we'll see a slight chance of rain and snow after 10 a.m. with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 46. Saturday we are looking at partly sunny skies and a high in the low 50s.

Good morning Carson City, today is Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019 and it will be a soggy one at that. Rain will continue throughout the morning, changing to snow showers later this afternoon, which has prompted a Winter Weather Advisory for the lower valley areas such as Carson City and Carson Valley. Forecasters urge motorists not to travel into the Sierra today as several feet of heavy snow will impact roadways and travel.

Pin-ups On Tour’s Nationally Touring Production is set to perform in the area thanks to a partnership with Local Venue. Get dolled up and join these gals for a Vintage Burlesque & Variety Show that supports hospitalized Veterans. The group works to recreate the bawdy fun of vaudevillian theaters so popular across America during and post-WWII.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019. With snow plow efforts underway and a warm-up from Mother Nature, it looks like the morning commute will be a slushy one. Carson City schools will operate today at normal start times. That all may change tomorrow though as a significant winter storm is expected to bring snow and rain to the valley and feet of snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. Stay tuned.

Nevada Rural Counties Retired and Senior Volunteer Program received notes of thanks recently following its "Christmas Packages to Our Troops" donation drive.

Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. There's a slight chance of snow before 10 a.m., then a chance of rain and snow later this afternoon. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 43.

Good day Carson City. It is Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. A change in the weather is headed our way and will last through the end of the work week, with heavy snow expected in the Sierra and rain and some snow showers down to the valley floors.

Good morning, Carson City, and happy Sunday! Our area is always teeming with wildlife. This time of year around the Nevada state capital you will find wild horses, birds of prey and Mule deer, among others.

With mostly sunny skies today and a high temperature in the mid-to-upper 40s, you've got few excuses not to get out and see the Eagle Valley breathing with its natural life.