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What's happening around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 8:31pmHello Carson City, do you see what we see? With fresh snow expected in the Sierra overnight and holiday lights around town lighting up the night sky, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Will it be a white one in Carson City? As of Monday, Dec. 17, 2018, we're eight days away, so anything is possible. Here's what is happening around the capital city:
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 16
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 11:04pmChristmas is getting closer, and in Carson City, that means holiday trains. From the V&T Railway's Polar Express to the Nevada State Railroad Museum's Santa Train, rails around the state capital are busy delivering Saint Nicholas to children and spreading Christmas cheer.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 15
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 8:54pmThere are only two more Saturdays until Christmas, and Santa Claus is back in Carson City again this weekend ahead of the big holiday.
Muscle Powered Saturday hike to Prison Hill: Dead Truck Trail and North Loop
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 2:54pmPlease join Muscle Powered for our last Saturday hike of 2018! Park at the entrance gate to Silver Saddle Ranch, which is where we begin the hike.
A moderately challenging hike that travels up Dead Truck Trail, around the North Loop Trail, and then returns back down Dead Truck Trail. Entire hike, including distance from the parking area, is seven miles. The link below displays all the hiking trails.
What's happening around Carson City this Thursday, Dec. 13
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 6:59amHello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Did you catch the spectacular sunset last night? A couple of readers submitted photos including retired CCSO Sgt. Scott McDaniel, with this spectacular shot above. In the second photo, Joanna Herring provided this sunset image from Dayton Valley Golf Course. Here is what's happening around town today:
What's happening around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 12:35amGood 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:
South Carson City church hosts annual Christmas Cookie Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 1:05pmCorpus Christi Catholic Church is holding its 8th Annual Christmas Cookie Walk Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parish center at 3597 North Sunridge Drive, Carson City.
Everyone loves cookies, especially at this time of year when we are all treated to those wonderful, family favorites and traditional holiday cookies that come along only at this season.
What's happening around Carson City this Monday, Dec. 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 2:17amHello 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 Senior Santa Visits take to the streets of Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 2:37pmFriends 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."
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 9
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 9:38pmThe Christmas spirit is very present around Carson City these days with just over two weeks remaining before the big day.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 8
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 8:37pmYou 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 City area events and happenings for Dec. 7
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 8:07pmHello 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.
Dayton Urgent Care hosts Angel Tree for third year
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 3:58pmThe Dayton urgent care has their Angel tree up for Dayton families that are in need. This is our third year of having an Angel tree to help out families in the community. We are asking the people in this great community to help us out again, to come down and choose an Angel off of our tree.
What's happening around Carson City this Thursday, Dec. 6
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 8:14amIn 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:
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 5
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 8:36amGood 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:
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Dec. 4
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:26amGood 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.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Dec. 3
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 9:36amHello 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.
Senator Square: American Citizen Essay winners announced at Carson City School Board
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 6:10amWho would imagine attending a Carson City School District’s Board of Trustees meeting could be so darn fun as it was filled to standing house only with community members, parents, children, and smiling faces; everyone was having such a wonderful time listening to Trustees excitedly converse with one another.
What's happening in Carson City on Sunday, Dec. 2
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 9:23pmThe 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.
Column: The significance of being insignificant
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 10:19amTwo years ago at Christmas time, I made my way across the Capitol Plaza to cover bench dedications in downtown Carson City.
But something caught my eye when I reached the Nevada Slain Law Enforcement Officers Memorial, causing me to pause.
What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Dec. 1
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 10:54pmIt'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.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 9:57pmWith winter weather having arrived, it seems only appropriate the last Friday of November is when Carson City celebrates the holiday season in a big way by ringing in the spirit of giving with the annual Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights.
Pictures with Pets: Santa Claus is coming Dec. 8 to Carson City's Benson's Feed
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 3:40pmIn what has become a holiday tradition, critters and children of all ages are invited to join CASI at Benson's Feed in Carson City for Pictures with Santa.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Thursday, Nov. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 7:32amGood day Carson City, it is Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. With steady rain in the city early this morning, slushy snow in the foothills and heavy snow in the Sierra, we are on our way to winter even though it is still technically fall. It sure is beginning to look like Christmas, especially as we head into the weekend, with Friday's Silver and SnowFlakes Festival of Lights at the capitol and Saturday's downtown Holiday Crawl.
From Carson City to Dayton: Be a Santa to a Senior
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 3:40pmBeginning Tuesday, Nov. 27 until Dec. 11, 2018 Home Instead Senior Care and Center for Healthy Aging have set up their trees, and placed the tags for our seniors.
These are seniors, who are in homes, and have no one to celebrate the holidays with. Our community from Carson City to Dayton and in between have been absolutely wonderful by getting a tag, and filling the wishes for our Seniors here.
We have trees set up at Dayton Smith's, Paradise Salon, Les Schwab and United Federal Credit Union (off of Topsy), and AAA.
Carson City church hosts Caring and Sharing Christmas Concert and 'Food Raiser'
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/26/2018 - 12:46pmA Caring and Sharing Christmas holiday concert to celebrate the season of joy, hosted by the Carson City Seventh-day Adventist Church, is scheduled for Thursday evening, Dec. 13, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Local talent will be joining us in sharing the gift of music in this community event. The Event is a "food raiser" for the Carson City Seventh-day Adventist Church Food Pantry. Entrance to the concert will be two non-perishable food items per person. Please join us for a wonderful night of music. Cookies and cocoa will follow the concert.
Capitol Cab begins annual Toys For Tots campaign Friday
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Fri, 11/23/2018 - 1:14pmA local holiday donation drive giving to Toys For Tots kicked off on Black Friday, Nov. 23 through Capitol Cab in Carson City.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 21
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 3:38amHello Carson City and welcome to the day before Thanksgiving. Today is Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018. If your travel plans include going over the Sierra, the National Weather Service advises to head out before the afternoon. Otherwise, you may hit the first of two winter storms to land tonight and into Friday. Be safe out there.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 20
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 7:30amGood day Carson City. Today is Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018, and it is the final deadline day to vote on the future of a grant that would help fund the highly successful summer outdoor concert series hosted by the Brewery Arts Center and Levitt AMP.
Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/19/2018 - 5:55amHere we are, Carson City, on our way to kicking off the holiday season this week with the arrival of Thanksgiving, which means a shortened work week for many. Today is Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. It will be mostly sunny with a high of 57. Enjoy the sun as a couple of weather systems will move into the area bringing gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow.