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An Elegant Wine Tasting Event

Event Date: 
March 10, 2012 - 5:00pm

Fundraiser hosted by Chapter H, P.E.O. Sisterhood
Benefiting Women’s Education
Saturday, March 10th, 5pm-10pm, $30pp
Includes wine, light snacks and desserts
Music by guitarist Joe La Chew
Purchase at door or contact Sue Maples @ 775-720-3859
Must be 21+yrs

To be held @ Bella Fiore Wines
224 So. Carson St ,Suite #8
Corner of 3rd & Curry Sts, Carson City
775-888-9463 (WINE)
bellafiorewines@yahoo.com
www.bellafiorewinesbar.com

Winter Break Kids Camps at Tumbleweeds

Event Date: 
December 19, 2011 (All day)

We have 12 days of action packed -Themed fun, fitness, gymnastics, and much more!!
Snacks provided ~ Bring Sack Lunch
**Sibling Discounts**
Extended care is available- please call the office to register...
Tumbleweeds Gymnastics
3633 Research Way—Carson
775-841-GYM2 (4962)

Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights

Event Date: 
December 2, 2011 - 5:00pm

The traditional lighting of the Christmas trees – both State and City – has been on-going here in the capital city for well over 22 years. This year, Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting is becoming a new tradition, Silver & Snowflakes Festival of Lights and it begins on Friday evening, December 2nd.

Choose healthy snacks for back-to-school

My daughter started kindergarten this year! Yes, I am very excited about her being in school, probably as excited as my daughter.As a child, I loved school, especially the beginning of the year. Me...

Pilot Hero 'Sully' Sullenberger to Discuss Thunderbird Preservation; tickets now available

Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the pilot who calmly and heroically landed his jetliner on New York’s Hudson River saving all 155 passengers and crew on board, will speak in Incline Village at a benefit for the Thunderbird Preservation Society on Saturday, Sept. 3.
The man who redefined “hero” on January 15, 2009, will discuss the importance of core values, including the preservation of vintage Americana – specifically Lake Tahoe’s historic Thunderbird Lodge and Yacht.

Outdoors with Don Q: Walking on mid-summer snowdrifts and deep snow fields

With our summer temperatures currently in the 90-100 degree range around Carson City, it is unbearably hot for this poor, sweltering soul.
I am a winter person, not a summer person, and do not like hot weather!
Thank goodness for those of us who live in this part of the United States, we can temporarily escape that miserable summer heat by finding coolness at the higher elevations of our nearby Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Last Wednesday morning (July 20), Elaine and I did just that.

We traveled to Kit Carson Pass on California S.R. 88 with a three-fold purpose in mind:

Avoid unwanted encounters with bears at Tahoe

By the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds people enjoying the Lake Tahoe Basin to take precautions to avoid black bear encounters. This area is prime black bear habitat, and many of these wild animals are not afraid of humans.
Recently, a bear had to be killed after a man in his tent was injured as the bear tried to break in.
Bears are constantly searching for food, which humans inadvertently make obtainable to them.

Carson City Symphony presents "Railroad Tracks"

The beautiful back lawn of the Governor's Mansion is the site of the Carson City Symphony's twenty-seventh annual "Pops Party" concert on Sunday, June 12, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. The program, "Railroad Tracks," features the Carson City Symphony, Carson Chamber Singers, Strings in the Schools youth orchestra, and guest singer Olivia Hakel. Grounds open and pre-concert entertainment begins at 2:00 p.m. Admission is free.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Dayton Town Hall Meeting

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Dayton will announce its upcoming summer program and fundraiser during a town hall meeting on Wednesday, May 18 beginning at 6 p.m., at Dayton High School.
Boys and Girls Club staff also want to update the community on our progress and need for Committee volunteers and support. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.

DFG offers tips on staying safe in bear country

By the California Department of Fish and Game
The California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) reminds campers, anglers and hikers enjoying the outdoors to take precautions to limit black bear encounters.

A key element to safe camping and recreating in bear country is to limit food odors that attract bears.

Great Truckee Meadows Community Cleanup

By the Bureau of Land Management
Come Join Us on Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the BLM project location in Golden Valley (north of Reno/Sparks).

Reminder of community cleanup on May 7

By the Bureau of Land Management
This is a reminder of the Come Join Us on Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the BLM project location in Golden Valley (north of Reno/Sparks).

Great Truckee Meadows community cleanup on May 7

By the Bureau of Land Management
Come Join us on Saturday, May 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the BLM project location in Golden Valley (north of Reno/Sparks).

Former Nevadans leave Japan amid earthquake chaos

"The Verdict: We should go...David's company has asked us to fly to Hong Kong...we are leaving later this afternoon."

That is the latest Facebook wall post from a former Northern Nevada resident and her family living in Japan who have made plans to leave the beleagured country in the wake of the earthquakes and tsunami that left the island nation devastated.

Alyson Meidell Jenkins, 33, along with many other Americans, have made plans to leave Japan immediately.

Birds of Prey in the Carson Valley

View the early eagles and other birds of prey in the beautiful Carson Valley, hosted by Jim Woods, a guide for the annual Eagles and Agriculture event. Join Sierra Place staff and other members of the community on their special Sierra Bus to view this amazing yearly event.
Bus leaves Sierra Place at 9:00am sharp and returns at noon. Fresh snacks are included. Cost is $12. RSVP as seating is limited. Limited seating. Call (775) 841-4111.

High Sierra Brewing Company Grand Opening

Carson City's own brewery, High Sierra Brewing Company, will hold its official Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11.


The event is co-hosted by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce. Join in for a toast to the new pilsner being unveiled that evening.

'Last Tracks' begins at Diamond Peak, prepare to have lots of fun

Here's one of the more fun invites for the snowsport season from Diamond Peak in Incline Village. I've done this a couple of times and it is a great outing, with wine and snacks and one of the best views of Lake Tahoe around that lake. And the ski or ride down at the end of it all is exhilerating. I'll be there one of these weekends. See you at the Snowflake lodge!

Here's the skinny:

Snowshoe treks on tap throughout Tahoe

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.

ThiNK PiNK to turn capitol pink for breast cancer awareness

Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare is working with Carson City to turn the region pink for breast cancer awareness. This is the 9th year of ThiNK PiNK. We will be lighting up the capital grounds with pink lights to bring awareness to breast cancer.

Canyon Creek Grill and Bar Grand Opening in Carson City

Celebrate the grand opening of Canyon Creek Grill and Bar, located at 939 Mica Drive in Carson City on Friday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Kid's Summer Break Art Camp at the Children's Museum in Carson City

Making a mess is FUN... Just ask any kid!

Mon-Fri, 9am-11:30am, June 14th - June 18th.

$65 for non-museum-members but only $50 for CMNN members.

Join Miss Penny for a great week of fun art projects and snacks.

Ages 3 and older.

Call 884-2226 for reservations

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
813 N. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701

CMNN.org

884-2226

Kid's Night at the Museum!

The Childrens' Museum is hosting our annual "Kid's Night at the Museum" during the Taste of Downtown again this year.

It will be from 5:30 to 8:30 on June 19th. We will have very special snacks, games, crafts, movies & FUN!

Only $20 per child or $40 for families of up to three children. Ages 3-12.

Space is very limited so please call to reserve your spot now 884-2226.

Thanks to our sponsors... Little Caesar's Pizza, Walmart, and Straw Hat Pizza!

Open House for Carson Valley Rock Club

Event Date: 
Repeats every day until Wed May 26 2010 .

We're ready to show you what we've built so far, we'll share what we've found, talk about the different things you want your rock club to do for you!

Light snacks and beverages will be provided, and everyone is eligible for fun door prizes provided by kind donations from Rocking And Rolling: “Purveyors Of Mining And Railroad Collectables,” on historic Telegraph Square in Carson City!

We look forward to meeting you, and if you can't make it that night; please call Jeanette 267-5144, Kris 790-4027 or e-mail us: cvrockclub@live.com !

Thank you.

Heavenly announces extended season resort operations

For all you experts of the terrain parks, Heavenly Mountain Resort has something new and exciting for you. Plus details on that last week of operations for the ski and rider season.

Heavenly has announced its plan for the week of April 19 – 25. In mid-March, Heavenly announced the extension of the 2009-10 season by one week in response to conditions and a plentiful snowpack. This season the resort will operate the final week with the most ski and snowboard terrain available in the past three years.

Carson City Chamber Girls Night Out

Join the Carson City Chamber of Commerce for its Girl's Night out at Carson City Toyota and Scion, 2590 South Carson Street in Carson City on Thursday, April 8, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Be one of the first in the city to tour the new Toyota/Scion showroom recently completed in Carson City. Your are cordially invited to take a behind the scenes tour of this great new addition to south Carson Street, while enjoying wine, snacks and socializing with great women!

Squaw Valley opens Ice Bar

Downtown Beer Crawl

Saturday, December 19, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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