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Whoa, there. In the blink of an eye we’ve reached the last few days of February. Grab hold of the present with something fun to do from the comprehensive list below, whether you’re looking for something family friendly or for adults only. Have a great weekend, Carson City.

SATURDAY:

• Annual Community Rummage Sale at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (7am-3pm)

This week's It's Your City with host Cortney Bloomer features guest Kyle Horvath, board president of the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City.

In the video below, Horvath discusses this Saturday's Wine, Spirits and All That Jazz, Carson City's premier red carpet event for arts, music and dance lovers, which will be held across the entire Brewery Arts Center campus in Carson City.

Known for its Wild West traditions and old miner Comstock legends, Virginia City has its authentic Nevada history and quirky, outlandish special events that keep people from around the world coming back for more.

This year is no different as the town’s 2016 special events calendar includes fan favorites such as the International Camel and Ostrich Races, the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry and several parades as well as a brand new event, a western rodeo in September.

Much of Carson High Schools’ success flows from the voluntary assistance of individuals and businesses selflessly giving of their time, their effort, and their resources to the advancement of Carson City’s youth and local community.

The Brewery Arts Center, Carson City’s premiere epicenter for the arts since 1975 will bring to Carson City Winter Wine, Spirits and All That Jazz, an evening of wine, beer and spirit tasting, featuring the very best in art, music and entertainment that the area has to offer happening for the second year all over the campus of the Brewery Arts Center.

A Haunted & Scary Valentine Ghost Hunt
at the Historic St. Charles Hotel
Given by Noted Carson City Paranormal Investigative Team
Thin Veil Investigators.

Saturday February 13, 2016 6:00 - 8:00 pm

310 South Carson Street, Carson City, Nevada

Join in on a "Spirit Gathering" which include Guest Participation and Assistance.

$5.00 donation to the Hotel.

Hear about the history. Hear about the spirits. Bring Camera and Recorders.

Purchase Nevada Author Sandie La Nae's book, "The St. Charles Hotel."

To sign up: admin@sandiespsychicstones.com
or

For more than seven years Virginia City has been having fun with “Cemetery Gin” a Nevada-made spirit available at local saloons, bars and stores throughout Northern Nevada which celebrates a tall tale from the Comstock’s rich mining days of the 1850s.

Spearheaded by the Virginia City Tourism Commission, the gin is a product of Frey Ranch Estate Distillery, located in Fallon, Nev., where all the ingredients were grown, distilled and bottled.

The world record for the largest human Christmas tree remains unbroken this morning. Carson High School Senior Taylor Weddell rallied the community in an attempt to break the world record for the largest human Christmas tree, a record held by Honduras with 2,945 people.

Father Time was on hand to take pictures with kids and those young at heart while people signed in to take part in the event. 490 people took part in the attempt to break the record and raised nearly $800 for elementary and middle school programs.

UPDATE SATURDAY: The Polar Express is back up and running and will run on its regular rides this weekend through Tuesday night, said Candy Duncan, spokeswoman for the V&T.
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UPDATE 11:05PM: All passengers, including Santa Claus and helpers, have been safely removed from the disabled V&T train Friday night and were taken by shuttle buses to the Carson City depot. The train stalled north of Linehan Road in Lyon County. Carson City dispatch received the call at 9:20pm that the train was disabled with more than 240 passengers. There were no injuries and the passengers were in good spirits, said Sgt. Scott McDaniel.
A diesel engine pushed the disabled train and passenger cars back to the Carson City depot.

On Friday, November 27, the Blue Bull Bar at 107 E. Telegraph will be throwing a party to celebrate it's sixth anniversary. From 12-9pm on the 27th, the Bull will offer $6 pitchers of most draft beers as well as seasonal craft cocktails and homemade Picon Punch. Come join the fun and celebrate with us.

With Nevada Day festivities Saturday, Halloween trick or treating in Carson City is celebrated Friday. It’s different, sure, but that’s how we do things here in the capital city. With that in mind, drinking and driving can be a ghastly decision that can end up being more of a trick than a treat. The witches’ brew that you consume can lead to a frightening crash when you choose to drive afterwards.

You see it on television, and hear it on the radio frequently. You read it in print or online just about everywhere.
Don’t smoke. Smoking kills.
The anti-smoking crusade, which started back in the seventies and picked up steam in the eighties, has succeeded in getting Joe Camel and the Marlboro Man removed completely from the media. Tobacco is the first thing to get taxed whenever government needs more revenue. And states have passed laws banning tobacco use in public and private spaces.

Come dressed in your favorite scary, fun, or eclectic Halloween Costume. This is a by donation class and get a chance to win a 5-Class card for yoga classes for most popular costume. We will then creep over to Sassafras after class in which specials will be offered for munching or spirits. Hope to see you there.

More info on Website: www.gaiawellnessandyoga.com

Carson City Library's Halloween Lecture, 900 Roop Street Carson City, Nevada, Sunday, October 25, 2015 2:00 p.m.

Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae will be speaking about her "Historic - Paranormal" genre of books. Hear the History of Haunted buildings around our area. Meet the 'resident' spirits inside these structures.
Powerpoint program too!

A Book Signing is planned after the lecture, and Sandie's books will be available for purchase, as well.
Come and Join in the fun!

CARSON CITY’S 23rd ANNUAL GHOST WALK – ALL DAY
OCTOBER 24th, 2015 10 AM - 2:30 PM

CARSON CITY GHOST WALK – The Mystery of Jack Davis

It’s that time of year again, when sponsors are sought to support the Celebrity Chef and Harvest Dinner, hosted by Cafe at Adele’s in Carson City and now in its sixth year.

A major donor, (composed of one donor or many) for the amount of $5,000 is still needed. The $5,000 match is collected through donations both large and small, by dinner patrons.

Dozens of runners and walkers, including Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval, took to the streets of the capital city early Sunday for a remembrance run to recognize the victims of the Sept. 6, 2011 shooting at the IHOP in Carson City.

Four years ago Sunday, Nevada Guardsmen Lt. Col. Heath Kelly, 35, Master Sgt. Christian Riege, 38, Sgt. 1st Class Miranda McElhiney, 31, and civilian Florence Donovan-Gunderson, 67, of South Lake Tahoe, were killed in the shooting rampage, in which the mentally ill gunman took his own life. Two other soldiers and seven patrons suffered injuries.

HopeFest's "21 Days of Hope" begins Saturday, August 1 and runs through Friday, August 21, During this time, Carson Tahoe Health encourages individuals and businesses to parade support for area cancer patients through social a media campaign.

Let’s all go to the Fair! The grand opening and ribbon cutting is at Fuji Park at noon. Funnel cakes, clowns, rabbits, circus games and more await. If you’re a classic car lover, then the Plaza Hotel is the place for you. The annual Silver Dollar Car Classic kicks off tonight with music and more before it moves on to its traditional place at Mills Park. Jelly Bread is in town and playing a free show at Sassafras, and celebrate your July birthday at the Carson Cigar Bar with their monthly birthday bash.

THURSDAY:

The early bird catches the worm and in this case, the early bird gets special pricing for tickets to Lake Tahoe’s only farm-to-fork festival Sample the Sierra.

Early bird tickets for Sample the Sierra are available until August 1 and allow you to attend the festival for just $30 to fully experience dozens of restaurants, wineries, distilleries and breweries. Tickets will be priced at $40 per person from August 1 until the festival on September 6.

Author of children’s adventure books, Mary Randall will speak on her book “A Walk Through the Woods” in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Saturday, August 8, at 10:00 am.

In her book Mary Randall asks the reader to believe in magic and have a zest for adventure as they trek along with Bobby and his pals through the Magic Kingdom of the woods. The reader will encounter talking animals, twists, turns, and secrets along with Indian spirits and ghosts of the Civil War. Randall hopes that readers will enjoy this amazing journey of surprises, mysteries and fun.

This popular free concert series features live acclaimed blues musicians, great food from Village restaurants and a Blues bar featuring beer, wine and spirits. Every Tuesday during Bluesdays, get discounted Aerial Tram rides, food and drink specials and lodging deals.

For the full listing of High Notes events, visit http://www.gotahoenorth.com/highnotes/

Classic car enthusiasts can get a head start into this weekend's festivities with a Cruise Night tonight at Wyndham Gardens Carson Station, 5 to 8 p.m. at 900 S. Carson Street Carson City.

Hosted by Silver Dollar Car Classic, cruises are held every Thursday night through summer at various locations around Carson City.

Today is National Leave the Office Early Day, so get out and enjoy the day if you can: play some golf, wander around an art exhibit, or join up with Muscle Powered on their weekly hike. Get nostalgic with Donkey Kong; the video game debuted this day in 1981. Or you could binge watch Leave it to Beaver: Jerry ‘the Beav’ Mathers was born this day in 1948.

TUESDAY:

• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (sign in 7:45am, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes classes includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Last week: ‘Forevermore’ by artist Su Limbert at the LXS Gallery in the Legislature Building

The weekend is almost here, and it’s one of those wonderful three day ones. You’ll find festivities all over, but I know better than to try to guess what kind of weather we’ll see. Rain is predicted, but the weather is the one thing we don’t bet on here in Northern Nevada. Keep dry today at the Senior Celebration at the Nugget sponsored by the Senior Service Network. Tap into the steamy south tonight with the Southern Drawl Band. The Brewery Arts Center is the only Nevada venue on their coast to coast tour, and this Country, Southern Rock, Trop Rock, Bluegrass blend of music is sure to be a great show!

THURSDAY:

• CCAI Exhibit: Tuscarora, by artist Ron Arthaud at the Carson City Community Center’s Sierra Room (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)

The first Tuesday of every month belongs to the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. Every month they meet for a classic movie, trivia and discussion. Join them at Red’s Old 395 for The Big Trees with Kirk Douglas. Few performers are more classic than the Three Stooges: on this day in 1934 the released their first short film, Women Haters.

TUESDAY:

• ’The Driest State: Nevada Watersheds’ by artist Nolan Preese at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

Do you feel like I do, Carson City? If you love living here, than the answer is yes. It’s Wednesday in our fair capital city and that means jazz and blues: jazz jam tonight at Sassafras and lunchtime blues and Americana at Comma Coffee. If you’re feeling a little bit country, than head over to Carson Lanes for some line dance instruction in the Eleventh Frame Lounge. For those of you in Dayton, may I suggest you see what the talented students at Dayton High are up to: their annual Night of the Arts is open to the community and showcases art, theater, music, and culinary savvy.

WEDNESDAY: Earth Day

• Nevada Arts Day at the Legislature
• Customer Appreciation Month: free glazed donut with medium drink at Dunkin Donuts
• Last day: ‘Always Lost: A Meditation on War’ in the Second Floor Atrium of the Legislature Building

There are plenty of things to do today; if you don't believe me, just take a look at the list! After enjoying a free spirits tasting at Red’s this afternoon, stick around for a movie with the Carson City Classic Cinema Club. This month is ‘The Agony and the Ecstasy:’ a 1965 Charlton Heston flick about Michelangelo and the painting of the Sistine Chapel.

Court Appointed Special Advocates is holding an information hour this evening for those who would like more information on how to volunteer.

TUESDAY:

• Carson School District Spring Break
• Customer Appreciation Month: free small iced tea today at Dunkin Donuts
• Father-Daughter Cinderella Ball Tickets Available at the Carson High School Admission Desk (8am-2pm; $25, $5 additional princess)

Nevada’s boutique distilleries would be able to sell more of their bottled spirits directly to consumers and offer twice as many shots per customer at tastings under a bill amended and approved Friday by a Nevada Senate committee....

Yesterday was a day for walking in the park, but today is a day for Walken: Christopher Walken, that it. Happy birthday to him. (Go here for more cowbell.) If you are interested in a nice stroll though, join Carson City Parks and Recreation for their Tuesday morning ‘Easy Walk.’ If you want more of a challenge, Muscle Powered has a moderate conditioning hike in the afternoon.