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A new Smart Foodservice Warehouse Store planned at 222 Fairview Drive in Carson City, next door to Office Depot, will offer products for both individual consumers and businesses alike, corporate spokesman Ryan Weedon said.

A building permit to open a new Smart Foodservice wholesale food distribution and service store at 222 Fairview Drive, right next door to Office Depot, is currently under review by the Carson City Planning Division, according to the June report of the Carson City Community Development Department.

The next time you see honeybees pollinating the flora in your yard, you may want to thank your neighbor, says Heather Angeloff, owner of The Beekeeper in Carson City.

Michael's operates stores in Reno, Sparks and Carson City. "As painful as it is with the bankruptcies and closings, we are finally kind of right-sizing," Stevenson says. "We were over-retailed in our market and in the U.S. in general. "Some of these closings also are because of the debt levels s ...

Last year I wrote, “We are told to bring nature inside. Houseplant gardening is back, just like in my hippie days,” citing www.gardendesign.com 2017 trends.

I admit I haven’t been a fan of houseplants, other than cacti and succulents, for many years. I got tired of watering, trimming, fertilizing, repotting and dusting.

Hello fellow anglers. I have some great news for Nevada anglers. This year the Nevada Department of Wildlife has restructured their licensing. There is no need to get a second rod stamp or purchase a trout stamp when purchasing your 2018 fishing license.

During each holiday season, Barnes and Noble stores commit to donate books through their annual Holiday Book Drive to hundreds of charities across the country to assist in giving the gift of literacy to those in need.

Artist Bobbie Ann Howell grew up in picturesque Lee Canyon, a small community nestled in the Spring Mountains northwest of Las Vegas.

Thank goodness that there won’t be any school traffic on this very cold and icy morning. Presidents Day is a day off for the kids, so let them stay in their warm beds. Dollar days at the Gold Dust West and Carson Lanes Bowling Alleys can be a fun activity if you venture out. The Proscenium Players are still looking for members of their Repertory Theater troupe, so don’t miss their last audition event this evening. The Empty Bowls Project Soup Fest is a delicious part of the Silver and Snowflakes Tree Lighting Ceremony in December, but the planning begins now.

There is absolutely a little bit of everything this weekend. There’s somewhere to volunteer, somewhere to eat some fundraising pancakes, join in an Asian New Year Lion Dance Parade, Beer Crawl in downtown Carson City, and get your Zumba on. I think the eclectic mix of happenings is one of my favorite things about our corner of the world. Whether it’s the International Film Festival, the Vagina Monologues, or telescope viewing at the WNC Observatory: you can’t tell me there is nothing to do.

SATURDAY:

The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to start the process to implement a three-tier ban of Styrofoam in the city limits.

Ready, set, crawl. The Brew Crew’s monthly pub crawl kicks off from the Laxalt Plaza next to the Nugget and includes up several downtown area taverns and restaurants. If your new year’s resolution includes volunteering, the Muscle Powered Trash Mob is a quick, but mighty, helping hand. Learn about the future of the Stewart Indian School Historic Site during an encore lecture at the Nevada State Museum. Flashback to Beatle-mania at the Brewery Arts Center or karaoke at Battleborn Social are just some of your nightlife options.

SATURDAY:

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is seeking to identify a suspect who has been passing counterfeit US currency at Carson City and Douglas County convenience stores.

Many joys come with Christmas and the holiday season. Good food, the company of family and friends, observing the joy of children opening presents, good music and the anticipation of the new year to name just a few.

A special aspect of the season for us is the spirit of giving. We use this time to provide more help than usual for both folks less fortunate and for charitable organizations that do good works in our communities. We know we are blessed to have the means to do so.

Dayton, Nevada – This week’s Dayton Food Pantry news includes recognition for three groups that recently contributed to the Pantry: Volunteers in Policing (V.I.P.s), Girl Scout Service Unit 625, and the Misfits Theater Group. Dayton Food Pantry manager Alie Trier said, “This Thanksgiving we were so grateful for the hundreds of turkeys and hams, side items, and checks donated by the community. Now we even have enough to provide more than 500 more familes with spiral hams for Christmas. Thank you awesome community members!”

Silver Springs, Nevada – This week’s Silver Stage Food Pantry news includes recognition for several groups that recently added support to the Pantry: Dollar General Stores, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW Post 8071) of Virginia City, Northern Nevada Motorcylcle Association, and Safe Project of Reno.

Four were arrested Friday on felony drug charges after Carson City Sheriff’s Office Special Enforcement Team deputies attempted to make a high risk traffic stop when the driver failed to pull over.

Additional warrant charges were made Monday following an arrest this weekend of two Carson City adults suspected of stealing merchandise from local stores, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Some people do all of their holiday shopping on Black Friday. Others do their best to avoid shopping completely and spend the day after Thanksgiving relaxing at home. The tone of Black Friday can be equally mixed with retail businesses large and small.

A very happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Because of the holiday, just about everywhere will be closed with the exception of casinos and a few grocery stores with limited hours. Earn yourself a second helping of pie by participating in the annual Turkey Trot. In Carson City, you’ll start the 5K or 8K run at the Governor’s Mansion on Mountain Street. If you’re in the Carson Valley, head to Minden Park for their inaugural 5K.

CARSON CITY — Make some room Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. There’s a new kid on the holiday shopping block. Say hello to Museum Store Sunday.

Shortly after receiving national recognition as a mecca for holiday shopping, the Carson City Tourism and Culture Authority is releasing a video showcasing what is available in the capital city.

Friends to All is dedicated to bringing joy, cheer and friendship to senior citizens in the Carson City community during the holiday season. Since 1999 this group has been working to meet the needs of those with limited financial resources who are home bound or in care centers with little or no family nearby.

Carson City Nevada TRIAD presents “Holiday Shopping Safety and Situational Awareness”, a public safety workshop sponsored by Carson City Sheriff’s Office at the Carson City Senior Center Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 11:45 a.m.

Area residents dropped of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and syringes Saturday during the Fall Prescription Drug Roundup held at participating locations around Carson City.

The ESL In-Home Program is a one-on-one tutoring program at no cost to adults. Come see our Display of How to Tutor basic English to non-English speaking people. Browse through our instructional material and talk to our tutors about their experience.

CARSON CITY — Shaheen Beauchamp Builders has begun an exterior facelift on the Carson Mall under request from The Carrington Company, owners of the mall. The mall and all of its stores will be open and accessible during the project, which is expected to be completed in under three months.

A recent string of reported stalking incidents around Reno and Sparks over the past few weeks has led to increased vigilance locally, Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong said, raising concerns over personal safety.

This Monday, Oct. 2 the Nevada Office of the Attorney General will be conducting an informational session at the Carson City Chamber of Commerce to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to present the tools and resources needed to stay safe online.

Today, I’m so excited to announce the launch of a major project. This is my final semester of graduate school at USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism. I am starting research on my theory. I call it Crappertunity.