Story time

Local dentistry, Champagne Family Dental, takes a step to improve children’s oral health in the Truckee Meadows by hosting Story Time at Barnes & Noble Booksellers to educate children on oral health through stories and playful activities Saturday Feb. 21 at 1 p.m.

Barnes and Noble Booksellers is located at 5555 South Virginia Street Reno, Nev.

For more information call 775-990-0446.

First things first. Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching, so I’m reminding you to make reservations for your favorite restaurant if you haven’t already. Check out the Carson Mall’s Craft Fair and Gift Sale or any of Carson City’s great shops like Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, Evergreen Gene’s, Morley’s Books, the Artisan Store at the Brewery Arts Center or Purple Avocado for something special for that special someone.

If you are looking to take advantage of National Make a Friend Day, try one of our many art galleries to spark up a conversation with a stranger. You may also strike it rich while listening to Dave Leather play the blues at Comma Coffee, or tonight, during the first of many Jazz Jams that Sassafras will be home to. It’s also National Shut-in Visitation Day, so you could always make a new friend at one of Carson City’s nursing homes.

Today kicks off the second annual International Film Weekend in Carson City. The main event is this evening in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center, a free showing of “Boy.” “Boy” is about a youth coming of age in the Maori culture in New Zealand in 1984.

The weekend is almost here, and everyone is gearing up for the big game. Time to hit the grocery store and stock up on chips and dips and chicken wings! If you don’t want to do the cooking yourself, there will be plenty of places around town to load up on grub and cheer on your team.

Carson City has some great lectures going on today. Sierra Nevada Forums is presenting ‘Lions and Tracking and Bears, OH MY’ about the incredible animals in our foothills. ‘A Short History of Virginia City’ is to be found at the Nevada State Museum, followed by a book signing by Authors Ron and Susan James.

Let’s call this Roller Derby Wednesday. Carson’s own Victory Rollers are looking for fresh meat and are holding a six week class (off roller skates) to show everyone the ropes. They hope to see you tonight at Bordewich Elementary School. Just down the street, the Brewery Arts Center has an Improv workshop starting at 6:30 p.m. If you’ve wanted to attend the First Friday Improv, but have been a little shy, this is a great chance to learn about what goes on and how to jump in the fray. Be warned, you will probably have some fun.

The weekend returns, and with it a new chance to do something fun. The Brewery Arts Center is hosting its annual ‘Winter, Wine, and All That Jazz’ fundraiser, and it promises to be better than ever with performances by Le Cirque Vagabond, Starr Nixdorf, a live Jazz Orchestra and more.

Local dentistry, Champagne Family Dental, takes a step to improve children’s oral health in the Truckee Meadows by hosting Story Time at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Reno, Saturday, Jan. 24. at Meadow Wood Court, 5555 S. Virginia St.

The story event is designed to educate children on oral health through stories and playful activities. The reading begins at 1 p.m. The event is free.

This Thursday is both National Strawberry Ice Cream Day and National Hat Day. You may want some ice cream for your vocal cords after you hit the Karaoke circuit; Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar, Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge, and the Feisty Goat Pub all want to see you wearing your performing hat tonight. On a more local level, today also brings the annual State of the State address delivered by our Governor, Brian Sandoval.

THURSDAY:

Head down to the Friends of the Carson City Library’s book store tonight to hear author Mark S. Bacon speak about his newest book, Death in Nostalgia City.

A talk about the freeway art in Carson City by Mary Fischer, author of Carson City History in Motion is tonight, as well; sponsored by the Douglas County Historical Society, it will be held at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center in Gardnerville. If you need to sing your heart out, check out karaoke at the Feisty Goat Pub or at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

THURSDAY:

Carson City Library’s Youth Department will host a very special holiday-themed craft and storytime on Monday, December 22, in the library’s Digitorium. Storytime will begin at 10:30 a.m., followed by a wreath-making craft.
“Holiday Craft & Storytime” is free and all ages are welcome.

Call the Youth Desk at 775 887-2244 x1006 or stop by the youth department desk to sign-up for the event.

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From the Carson City Library on April 14 at 6 p.m. a group of six engineers are slated to cut the grand opening ribbon on a traveling exhibit supported by the National Science Foundation, titled Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference.

Nevada State Engineer Mr. Jason King, P.E. as well as five previous Nevada State Engineers who served in the top post starting from 1967 through 2010 will join King to celebrate arrival of the engineering-focused interactive exhibit.

From the relics of Nevada’s first hilltop exploration in the 1800s to steam locomotives and 21st century archeological discoveries, Nevada State Museums cover the state’s stories and care for historical objects for generations. To honor Nevada Day and the state’s 150th birthday kickoff, Nevada state museums offer free admission and celebrations across the state Friday, Oct. 25.

Story-time and crafts for Pre-school/ elementary age children. On 11/20 come join the fun in as we dance to the "Turkey Dance" and "I'm a Little Turkey". It's also a time for giving thanks so children will be sharing what they are thankful for. Also, enjoy the story books read will have a Thanksgiving theme. 11/27 will have a warming winter theme, Mittens! Hope to see you there. Free event with admission. Stay/play after and do some Christmas shopping in the gift shop.
$3child/$5adult/$4seniors

A unique arrangement between Carson City Library and Smith’s Food and Drug Center has opened a pathway between the library and local supermarket — literally. For many years staff and volunteers parked directly behind the back of the library. Alternative parking was considered when parking in the back lot was no longer an option.

Pookie's Playhouse a locally owned children's boutique for ages 0-5 will be having a Fashion Show with the Carson City library on Wednesday Oct. 3rd. This event will feature local children modeling clothing from Pookie's Playhouse during story time at the library. It will start at 10:15 am and end at 10:45 am. Pookies Playhouse is located at 113 Rice St. in Carson City Nevada and opened it's doors in June. Flyers for this event are posted at the Carson City Library and Pookie's Playhouse. They are also online at the Carson Library's webpage and on Pookie's Playhouse FB page.

The Carson City Library continues the Community Read theme, "Novel Destinations," focusing on the culture, traditions and fascination of New Zealand. With movies, story time opportunities, book dis...