gifts

I’ve been noticing all the new seedlings coming up around the yard: Currants, Oregon grape, penstemons, sumacs, catmint, caryopteris, feverfew, hardy geranium and many more. I did not plant these; the birds did. The seeds spread in the wind or I accidentally spread seeds when deadheading.

Good morning Carson City, and happy June! We have a ton of events going on today in our beloved capital city, with the June wine walk, the first day of the farmer’s market, a brew fest at Fuji park, and more! With a high of 75, it’s shaping up to finally start to feel like summer (knock on wood).

Heading into a jam-packed weekend of events around the Carson City region, there's a bevy of activities Friday to get your started. Lace up your shoes for a morning walk at Riverview Park, and then head on over to the Nevada State Museum for a coin press demonstration, and tours that explore anthropology and Nevada history. Later there's a cruise night gathering at Carson Mall to benefit Safe Grad Night, an Italian dinner fundraiser at the Governor's Mansion to benefit Carson City's homeless, live music at Living the Good Life and A to Zen, laughs at the Carson Comedy Club, and much more. Read on and enjoy!

The 5th annual Royalty “Crowns and Tiaras” Big Hat High Tea, put on by the Nevada Nurses Foundation, will be held Saturday, June 1 at the Governor's Mansion in Carson City.

A traditional English Tea will be served, with food, tea, desserts, and entertainment.

School is out or wrapping up for summer break and students from universities, colleges and high schools across Nevada are prepared to make the walk to receive their diplomas. To celebrate these achievements, consumers in the Silver State will spend an estimated $86.8 million, according to projections by the Retail Association of Nevada.

The University of Nevada, Reno through the weekend will be conferring 3,201 degrees, the most degrees ever distributed in one semester.

Due to inclement weather, all ceremonies were moved to the Lawlor Events Center instead of the University’s quad.

The University released the following information:

The Carson City High School class of 1979 will celebrate it's 40 year reunion the weekend of July 19-21. Our banner across downtown Carson Street welcomes home all alumni. The Plaza Hotel, downtown Carson City is providing discounted rooms for the weekend. A Meet and greet scheduled for 5 p.m. Friday night at Living the Good Life.

Live band, One Way Street will provide the Rock & Roll music and Carson City BBQ providing award winning cuisine, all for our enjoyment. Saturday, July 20, there are many different activities planned for everyone (golf play, school tour, poker run).

Nature’s gifts to our planet are the millions of plant and animal species that we know and love, and many more that remain to be discovered. In recognition of this year’s official Earth Day theme, “Protect our Species,” the Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR) is helping to educate communities about the many wonders of Nevada’s native species, and strategies underway to help advance biodiversity and foster thriving ecosystems.

Every year, Nevada Humane Society staff knows for certain one thing is going to be true: April showers bring May meowers.

This year, we expect more than years before!

In order to prepare, it’s time for the annual Kitten Shower, being held on Saturday, April 6, at Nevada Humane Society in Reno and Carson City.

The fun-filled event aims to educate people about orphaned kittens in shelters, provide gifts for kittens, and enhance the group of Foster Caregivers — the volunteers who offer temporary homes to underage kittens and puppies.

Every year, Nevada Humane Society staff knows for certain one thing is going to be true: April showers bring May meowers. This year, we expect more than years before.

In order to prepare, it’s time for the annual Kitten Shower, being held on Saturday, April 6, at Nevada Humane Society in Carson City and Reno.

Carson City's Shoe Tree Brewing Co. will be hosting a 4/20 reggae music festival on Saturday, April 20 featuring live bands, a new beer, vendors and more.

Happy Saturday Carson City! Today we have the Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market at Fuji Park, the “Spring has Sprung” Art Show, rummage sales, and more! We’ll be looking at a day full of spring showers and gentle breezes, with a high of 49 degrees and a low of 25.

Meals on Wheels Carson City, a program administered by the Carson City Senior Center, announced today that it will be participating in the 17th annual March for Meals, a month-long, nationwide celebration of Meal on Wheels and our senior neighbors who rely on the vital service to remain healthy and independent at home.

Not only is Friday the first day of March in this 2019 calendar year but it is also the end of the work week. And for this we say welcome to a month that brings us the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk, which is this Saturday, NCAA basketball playoffs, St. Patrick's Day celebrations and the first day of spring. While we look forward to these future events, there's plenty of activities lined up for today. Read on and find out more.

Sierra Lutheran High School invites the community to attend the 17th Annual Gifts of Grace Dinner-Auction on Saturday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carson Valley Inn to raise important resources for the school’s Tuition Assistance Fund.

Recently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

The world’s ancient temples represent engineering marvels that have endured for centuries built on the progressive systems used to erect them.

Today’s modern temples continue to be predicated on employing advanced engineering systems to anticipate society’s complex needs. But they also depend on emerging leaders like Leanna Temple, who is not your Pharaoh’s engineer.

Beat the mid-winter blues and show a little love for homeless cats by attending Catmandu's big fundraiser, "Caturday Night Out," happening Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Carson Nugget Casino, 507 N Carson Street, Carson City.

The event will be a fun-filled night for animal lovers featuring dinner, music and dancing with a live band, door prizes, mega raffle, and silent auction.

The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada in Carson City recently appointed Benjamin Korn as its new Executive Director.

"We were delighted to extend an offer to Mr. Korn because he had extensive fundraising experience as well as an MA in Non Profit Arts Management" says Casey Gilles, Board President. "The museum's Board of Directors felt these two attributes made him an ideal candidate that would chart a new course for the museum involving increased resource development, enhanced constituent engagement, and a focus on revising the museum's collection."

Local community members and organizations donated generously to Carson City Senior Center’s Meals on Wheels recipients this holiday season with gifts of personal necessities and nice-to-have items for the area’s senior population.

Pin-ups On Tour’s Nationally Touring Production is set to perform in the area thanks to a partnership with Local Venue. Get dolled up and join these gals for a Vintage Burlesque & Variety Show that supports hospitalized Veterans. The group works to recreate the bawdy fun of vaudevillian theaters so popular across America during and post-WWII.

A to Zen has been a Carson City staple for the past decade. While they’re mostly known for their assortment of vintage finds, their large record and book collection, handmade gifts, costumes, and what may be the largest collection of knick-knacks in Carson City, they’ve also been engaging in community activities for years.

On Dec. 27, 2018 the Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space Department completed the installation of a concrete monument sign and rules/regulatory signage at the Rifle and Pistol Range.

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the town, not a square inch was dry as drenching rain from the sky came down.

Neither wind nor rain nor dark of night could keep Santa Claus and his merry elves from delivering Christmas joy to more than 70 Carson City families Monday night as part of the Carson City Sheriff's Office Reserve Santa program, a 38-year tradition of bringing holiday smiles to local children on Christmas Eve.

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Dec. 24, 2018. Today is Christmas Eve, where kitchens burst with delicious creations and family and friends prepare to gather in fellowship and faith. Last minute shoppers will appreciate that many retailers, including local businesses and art galleries, are open today for those zero-hour Christmas gifts.

Carson City School District has got to be one of the best places on earth to work, this coming from someone who has been here for 18 years. Some may call this hyperbole, but if someone actually took the time to do the research, he would find hyperbole is not the case as further evidence of this may be seen in the following letter written to all teachers within the school district by a friendly, kind, and professional Superintendent, Richard Stokes.

Let the countdown begin. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve!

This is the last day to see Santa Claus at the Carson Mall and aboard the Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum.

With the exception of "the birds and the bees," there is probably no more sensitive topic to discuss with our children than the existence of Santa Claus.

For the record, I believe in Santa Claus. Yup, I do.

Bid farewell to Autumn, because today is the first full day of Winter.

This is also the last weekend before Christmas Day, which means the last Santa Trains of the season at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Santa Claus also leaves his North Pole headquarters at the Carson Mall Sunday in preparation for his big night.