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Students of the Carson Montessori school brought a special holiday treat to a music teacher diagnosed with Parkinson's in the form of a private concert on her lawn.

This Saturday, Dec. 15, marks the annual Cookies with Santa celebration in Carson City at Cafe at Adele’s, offering Christmas cheer to all who attend and providing gifts for children in need. The joy-filled event takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with cookies, cocoa and cider served, and Santa on hand to hear last-minute gift wishes.

Good morning Carson City. It is officially midweek, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018. Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high around 50. Here is what's happening around town today:

Ashlyn Parnham, Diana Banuelos Ibarra, and Jasmine Wong-Fortunato were awarded the third annual Rosemary Nebesky Memorial Scholarships by the Carson City Symphony Association this month.

Good day, Carson City. It is Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 8 days until winter begins, 14 days until Christmas, and 19 days until 2019. Here is what's happening around Carson City today:

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 10, 2018. Kicking off the work week we can expect cloud coverage today with a 30 percent chance of rain or snow showers after 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. Little or no snow accumulation is expected though the roads may get icy in spots. Here is what's happening around Carson City today:

Friends to All volunteers went out in the cold on Saturday, Dec. 8 visiting more than 150 senior citizens in Carson City bringing cheer and gifts.

The group, a nonprofit organization, has been providing visits to seniors in the community since 1999. More than 45 volunteers dressed as Santa and Helpers covered the City bringing their message "Touching Hearts with a Visit."

The Christmas spirit is very present around Carson City these days with just over two weeks remaining before the big day.

Holiday magic has returned to the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City, where the Santa Train has pulled into Wabuska Station for the next three weekends before Christmas.

A crowd full of Christmas spirit followed behind Santa Claus, seated in a horse-drawn carriage, late Saturday morning in downtown Carson City.

December 21 is the Silver Stage Food Pantry’s fifth annual “Shopping with the Elves” event. From 1-5 p.m., parents who are guests of the Food Pantry can shop for gifts for their children.

The event includes a chance for children to visit with Santa and have holiday refreshments while their parents shop. The Pantry is in need of gifts for ages infant to 18 years.

Home-bound Seniors: The Pantry also welcomes donations of gifts for seniors. They deliver baskets and gifts to 40 home-bound elders, and sing carols to them as well.

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, I'm telling you why: Because Santa Claus is coming to Carson City!

Carson Cassie is back in the retention pond at the corner of Little Lane and Roop Street in Carson City, this time sporting a festive, red Santa Claus hat to the delight of residents, workers, motorists and pedestrians in the area.

Hello and good day Carson City. We are headed into Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. The weekend is nearly here and your continued generosity never ceases to amaze. Ahead Friday is the annual KTVN Share Your Christmas Drive-By Food Drive held locally at the Governor's Mansion and at Minden's Carson Valley Inn. It is also the 6th annual Project Empty Bowls at Carson Mall, which has become a local soup for the soul favorite stop.

Author Patricia Cafferata will read from "Christmas in Nevada" on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in Carson City.

The delightful and touching stories tell how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday, from 1858 to the present day. All are welcome to attend.

Some of the more unusual accounts include the story of three miners trapped underground for forty-five days during the Christmas season, Tonopah’s “Nevergreen” tree, and Reno’s Santa Pub Crawl with thousands of costumed revelers.

Bring the kids, take a nature walk, ride a bike or bring a horse and ride this Saturday with Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch as it hosts its annual Holiday Open House.

In the final stretch of the work week, today is Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. For those keeping score, there are four days of Hanukkah remaining, we are 19 days away from Christmas and 26 days until 2019. Here's what's happening today:

Santa will be making an appearance with a music-filled parade through downtown Carson City this Saturday, Dec. 8. Children, veterans, and community members are welcomed to join in the parade to help escort Santa through the town.

Good day, Carson City. It is Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. Snow overnight has left roads on the slippery side, so be careful out there during your morning commute. Today is also a national day of mourning to honor the late former President George H.W. Bush. Flags are half-staff in Nevada now to Dec. 30. Here's what's happening today:

Good Day Carson City, it is Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. The winter weather continues today albeit without any storm watches or warnings this morning. Light snow showers will continue today and and pick up tonight with less than an inch possible. As always be careful out on the roads. You'll be able to warm up at a number of venues today, including a holiday swing party with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Casino Fandango's new Grand Ballroom and at the Carson City School District Orchestra Program concert at the community center.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. A busy week ahead will start off chilly with sunny skies today and chances of snow daily through Thursday. Otherwise, bundle up and enjoy the late fall weather. Winter officially arrives Dec. 21.

UPDATE: Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 3-9, 2018. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

Organizers of a Carson City holiday tradition that spans nearly 40 years are looking for families who wish to have Santa drop by their homes on Christmas Eve, courtesy of the Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve Organization.

Three women were arrested late Friday night at 10 p.m. in the 900 block of South Carson Street for suspicion of felony possession of methamphetamine, a Carson City sheriff's deputy reported.

The skies above Carson City are forecast to be mostly sunny and blue Sunday, but the air near freezing at 35 degrees for a daytime high. Bundle up if you decided to recreate outdoors today.

Flavors of India, 1105 S. Carson Street in Carson City, is celebrating its first anniversary on Sunday, Dec. 2.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Nevada state capital, and there is no shortage of holiday events and activities to make the season bright.

The annual Silver and Snowflake festival and tree lighting ceremony at the Nevada State Capitol building in Carson City brought big crowds, festive cheer, and free sleigh rides.

Come get your hot chocolate and a stuffed animal at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street, sponsored by Friends In Service Helping (FISH) and the Carson Nugget from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30.

The Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City launches its 34th year of Santa Train the weekend of Dec. 8 and tickets are available now.