christmas shopping

Hello 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.

Good 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.

Christmas shopping event for the whole family. Shopping for Christmas presents made and sold by local Nevada residents. Refreshments provided. All are welcome!

Silver Strike CrossFit, 3260 Centennial Park Drive in Carson City, 6-9 p.m.

This weekend appears to have gone to the dogs — and cats — as Maddie's Pet Adoption Days continue Saturday at venues throughout the Carson City area.

Carson City's Holiday with a Hero announced Wednesday that its annual Holiday Crawl through downtown Carson City will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 10 p.m.

This Sunday, October 14 from 1-3 PM enjoy tea served by First Responders to benefit the "Holiday with a Hero" 2018 Christmas Shopping Fund.
It will be held at the Elks Lodge # 2177 515 N. Nevada Tickets on sale call 775-882-2177 $20 per person.
Serving Delicate tea desserts: Fun and conversation with First Responders, funds will benefit Shopping at Christmas for 'Holiday with a Hero."

Uniformed first responders will be serving up tea, food and holiday goodwill at the Carson City Elks Lodge Fall Tea on Sunday, Oct. 14. All proceeds from the tea will go toward providing a proper Christmas to children in need through the Holiday with a Hero program.

The Sierra-Tahoe Branch and Unit #137 of the Fleet Reserve Association are proud to announce the 3rd Annual Rummage Sale. Each year the proceeds from the Rummage Sale have enabled them to provide assistance to local veterans, Richards Crossing here in Carson City, the Honor Flight Program, Suicide Prevention Awareness, N Nevada Honor Guard, the Adopt-A-Vet Program and many others.

There are no prices on the items, donations only! Don't miss the amazing donations from Estate and Art Sales, furniture and many other items.

The 14th annual Holiday With a Hero campaign culminated Wednesday in Carson City at Walmart after months of fundraising. At least 240 homeless children from across the Carson City School District met with Santa Claus before being paired with first responder heroes for a Christmas shopping spree.

The Carson City area is awash in entertainment, shopping, and family-friendly options this weekend. Santa Claus is popping up all over, including at Benson Feed for the annual CASI Pet Photos with St. Nick and aboard the train at our Railroad Museum’s Santa Train. The musical ‘Honk, Jr’ for the young ones and Love/Sick for the older crowd are on the stage at the Brewery Arts Center. Spend the day at the Silver Saddle Ranch: their annual Holiday Open House is the perfect time to explore their trails and learn more about the working ranch’s preservation.

We’ve got one heck of a weekend on its way, and it’s starting right now. Start off with a trip to the Governor’s Mansion with something non-perishable for the annual Share Your Christmas Food Drive: you won’t even have to leave the warmth of your vehicle. Break a leg to Wild Horse Children’s Theater and to the Proscenium Players. Both troupes begin the run of their winter plays tonight at the Brewery Arts Center. It’s a Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at Fuji Park. You’ll find a plethora of vendors, crafters, and artisans waiting to help make your holiday shopping hassle-free.

The second annual Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall is taking place on Friday December 8 from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturday December 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A holiday shopping experience for locals with free admission— shoppers can find crafts and home decor, or participate in various raffles and giveaways.

Want to do Christmas shopping but you need a sitter? Bring your kids to Tazmanian Boxing Club in Carson City where they will get a free fitness boxing class. Snacks provided.

With December arriving we are counting the days until Christmas. So deck the halls, get some jingle bells and wassail away this holiday season. Here's what's happening now through Christmas around Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City areas.

Support local vendors and finish your Christmas shopping at Silver Strike CrossFit on December 9, 2017 from 11am to 4pm. We will have Live Music and multiple Vendors for you to explore. Vendors include jewelry, LulaRoe, workworking projects, essential oils, handmade crafts, and many more. If you are interested in becoming a vendor please contact Amber at puttputtputz@sbcglobal.net for more information. Click on the flier for more information.

Bring your hats, gloves and wear your favorite Christmas sweater for an evening walk Saturday through downtown Carson City meant to warm your heart and spread holiday cheer.

The third annual Holiday with a Hero Pub Crawl is the event, with all proceeds from ticket sales going to a community wide effort to give homeless children in Carson City a Christmas shopping spree at Walmart.

Tis the season for visits with Santa, holiday twinkle lights, and craft fairs and festivals. In order to make your December planning a little easier, take a look at what is coming up in the Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, and Virginia City area. Go deck the halls, get some jingle bells, and wassail away.

Tim Milligan, general manager of Capital Ford, left, presents a check for $3,500 to representatives of Holiday With a Hero in Carson City, Nev., on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017. Holiday With a Hero, a partnership between the Carson City Sheriff's Office, Carson City Fire Department, Carson City School District and the Department of Corrections, provides Christmas shopping for 300 underprivileged children each year. For more information, go to holidaywithahero.com.

Get your photo taken with Santa at Carson High School’s Craft Fair This Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 by Carson High School Career and Technical Education photography students.

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.

As I write this article, the Electoral College is deciding the route of the American Presidency and of Donald Trump as President-Elect. The Russian ambassador has been shot and killed in Turkey by a fanatic. Another European terrorist attack has taken place in Berlin, Germany, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens of others during the Christmas shopping season. Back in Aleppo, Syria, the Assad government is finishing off the horrific killings of its own people as well as rescue helpers and hundreds of Christians — many of whom are women and children.

Silver Strike CrossFit in Carson City is hosting a shopping experience on Friday at 6PM. Open to the public. Come get unique gifts such as handmade knives, Lularoe Clothing, handmade blankets, scarves, baby items, women and children's accessories, Christmas decor, jewelry and more! Free Hot chocolate and crafting corner to make your own ornaments. Space available to gift wrap your items for free!

For information go to silverstrikecrossfit.com. Silver Strike CrossFit is located at 3260 Centennial Park Dr.

Don’t think that Sundays are just for rest, there is plenty to coax you out of your pajamas today. Take a trip with Santa at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Search for treasures and do your Christmas shopping at Fuji Park today, one of the multiple craft shows in town. Enjoy a free concert at the Community Center courtesy of the Capital City Community Band. Dayton is celebrating a small town Christmas tonight; bust out your best ugly sweater and join the fun. Keep reading and have a great day.

SUNDAY:

I hope you got your fill of naps last weekend because this weekend is chock full of fun to be had for all. You can Wine Walk until you Holiday Crawl downtown. Take your pick of craft shows in town. Kids won’t want to miss the Santa Train at the State Railroad Museum or one of the two performances of ‘The Peanutcracker’ at the Community Center. Whether you’d like to spend the days indoors or out, there is something for all ages in the Carson City area this weekend.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)

Northern Nevada HotSpot owner Cassidy Davis originally envisioned this weekend’s Christmas Shopping Extravaganza event at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall in South Carson City as promoting the concept of shop local, buy local.

Kaia F.I.T, a women’s fitness program, is inviting all women to work off the Thanksgiving Feast in a heroic way to help the community’s children in need.

Who doesn't love a Christmas party? Especially a Christmas party in July. Wishes N Angels, a Northern Nevada nonprofit that helps families in need of assistance, will host a Christmas in July fundraiser July 16 at Battle Born Harley-Davidson in Carson City.

A blanket of snow welcomed Carson City motorists, walkers and last minute shoppers, on this eve of a White Christmas.

A fast moving winter storm continues to drop snow on the valley floors this morning, with anywhere from 4 to 5 inches thus far by this afternoon, with up to 9 possible by the time the storm leaves. A Winter Weather Advisory for Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Reno areas runs through 10 tonight.

Welcome to Friday. Here's what's going on around Carson City today and tonight. Have you done your Christmas shopping yet? There's still plenty of places to stop by this weekend, from the Carson Mall to downtown. Here's what you'll find going on today.
FRIDAY:

•*’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
•*Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)

Downtown Carson City will be crawling with holiday revelers as the first-ever Holiday Crawl benefiting the Holiday with a Hero program takes place tonight.

Tickets for the Holiday Crawl are available at local businesses, including Fingerprinting Express, Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge, Westside Pour House, and Carson City Visitors Bureau; as well as Carson Fire Station 51, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and Juvenile Probation. Attendees must be 21 and over.