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Santa and his giant igloo return to downtown Carson City for photos this weekend, Friday though Sunday.

It is with great sadness that the family of the Reverend Robert J. Chambers announce his passing away on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada, surrounded by his family. Rev. Chambers of Carson City was 84.

The Carson City School District was a point of highlight at the Nevada Association of School Boards (NASB) Annual Conference this past Saturday, Nov. 17, in Las Vegas.

Know Your Neighbor: 5 Questions is a series in which local residents are asked five questions so we as neighbors can get to know each other better.

Our first Know Your Neighbor is Karen Abowd, who is in her last term on the Board of Supervisors.

Shortly after moving to the area, Lydia Bruegge signed up for her first official race — a 5k with the Ascent Runs Be Bold, Run in the Cold series.

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!"

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will feature the return of Blarney Man this Saturday as part of the Celtic Music Series.

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Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.
Carson City Community Center
851 E. William Street in Carson City

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 16 at 1 p.m.
Redemption Church
1600 Snyder Avenue in Carson City

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.
Virginia Street Brewhouse
211 N Virginia Street in Reno

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.
Washoe County Library
301 S. Center Street in downtown Reno

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 9 at 11 a.m.
Spanish Springs Library
7100A Pyramid Way in Sparks

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 8 at 1 p.m.
William N Pennington Life Center in Fallon

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec 7 at 7 p.m.
39 North
900 Victorian Square in Sparks

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Dec. 2 at 7 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
357 Clay Street in Reno

A local favorite, Tintabulations Handbell Ensemble is excited to present their 2018 Christmas concert season, "Oh Wait! It's Christmas!!"

Welcome to the last day of the work week, Carson City. Today is Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Another day of sunny skies and seasonal temperatures. On tap is a morning walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a memorial dedication ceremony on the capitol grounds and a pickle ball tournament at the MAC. Renowned Artist Terese Nielsen will do a signing at The Hydra's Lair and our own Western Nevada Musical Theatre presents the start of the second week of "Mamma Mia!"

The Carson High School Library was packed with students Nov. 1 for a special occasion guest speaker, author and CHS graduate Teri Case. She gave students who attend College Connections some practical and realistic advice on writing applications for both local and national scholarships.

Though no one knows for sure who said “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”, CHS teacher and Air Force veteran Tod Jennings, in his respectfully fun and playful manner, challenged CHS teacher and Navy veteran Daniel Ingram to a bet.

Richard “Dick” Tatro was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA,) a rare form of early onset Alzheimer’s in 2014. He passed away early Sunday morning, Oct. 21, 2018 surrounded by his wife Mona, son Charlie, twin sister Donna, and numerous family members.



Carson City High senior Jazlyn Duran puts her artistic passion to work this month for the benefit of the Carson City Senior Center and its Meals on Wheels program recipients, as she helps with the installation art donated by former Carson City artist, Carol Benson, for her senior project.

Shruti Arun, who was raised in Carson City, graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in chemical engineering. However, since childhood her passion has always been to create art and after winning an entrepreneurial contest, she's decided to pursue exactly that with her new start up, "Old Soul Greetings," which also provides donations to local non-profits as a way to give back to the community.

Homecoming Week is a fun-filled time at CHS with a frenzy of activities and celebrations to honor the high school and its students.

During their Wednesday lunch hour, students at Carson Middle School took a pledge to help others struggling with suicidal thoughts in honor of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.

The pledge was to "Acknowledge, Care and Tell." Acknowledge the feelings of others, tell them you care, and tell an adult.

CARSON CITY — In connection with National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, students at Carson Middle School will wear teal or purple and be offered informational activities during lunch Wednesday, Sept. 26. They will also be able to print their names on ribbons posted to a large banner indicating their pledge to “Acknowledge, Care and Tell” if they know someone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Shoe Tree Brewing Co. of Carson City received a bronze medal at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival competition held in Denver this weekend.

Reno Open Studios is an opportunity to visit the artist’s studios and see them at work. You will learn what inspires them, witness their techniques, and be stimulated by their passion for the creative process. We have artists who paint, make jewelry, silk painting, photography, baskets gourds, wood, textiles, and sculpture. Check www.renoopenstudios.com for the map to artist participating in this year’s art crawl.

Come one, come all. Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., this once-a-year event takes the traditional back-to-school night to a whole new level as Carson High School opens its doors a little wider and a little longer.

Carson City Art Gallery’s Artist of the Month for September is Roger Freeman, a multi-medium artist living and working in the Carson City area. During his reception you will be able to meet him and talk to him about his wonderful work.

The Carson High School senior class of 2019 arose early, not an easy task for a high school student, to celebrate the rising of the sun on this their final year of high school. A tradition that began decades ago at CHS has seniors jumping out of bed still wearing their pajamas, grabbing their blankets, and heading off to the CHS football field to arrive by 6 a.m.