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CARSON CITY, Nev. – Christmas came early for children across Northern Nevada, thanks to the generosity of Sparks-based plumbing and industrial distributor, Western Nevada Supply.

The Carson Victory Rollers, Carson City's hometown roller derby club, held its final scrimmage of the year Sunday in the Carson City Community Center gymnasium as a benefit fundraiser for the Toys For Tots Christmas campaign.

In just two short weeks it will be Christmas Eve. Treat the kids to some quality time with Family Day at A to Zen or at the final performance of ‘Elf Jr. – The Musical.’ Let the Carson City Symphony get you in the spirit of the season at the 33rd Annual Holiday Treat Concert in the Community Center. Bring an unwrapped toy and you’ll get in for free to the Carson Victory Rollers’ annual ‘Season’s Beatings Red and Green Scrimmage.’ Keep reading for some great ways to spend the day.

SUNDAY:

Tis the last scrimmage of the season! The Carson Victory Rollers hold their annual Red vs. Green Scrimmage to benefit the Toys for Tots program Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Carson City Community Center gymnasium.

Brace yourself, Carson City. We could be in for some wet and windy weather this weekend. The more adventurous of you will be participating in the Be Bold, Run in the Cold ‘Run with Rudolph’ 5/10K near Western Nevada College. If you’d rather be indoors, the Carson Mall is hosting a Holiday Craft Fair, and at noon will celebrate the grand opening of Ogres-Holm Pottery. Celebrate a Country Christmas with Mary Kaye and the Kaye Sisters in Genoa or get your Celtic fix at the Brewery Art Center with a performance by County Clarke. Read on for local fun for young and the young-at-heart.

Cookies with Santa takes place Saturday, Dec. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Cafe at Adele’s, in what has become one of Carson City’s defining holiday events. All money and gifts collected goes to Ron Wood Family Resource Center for Toys for Tots.

Students and staff at Eagle Valley Middle School (EVMS) in Carson City took up a collection on behalf of Faith, Hope, Love of Northern Nevada and Northern Nevada HotSpot to provide clothing and other necessary items for those in need, said Northern Nevada HotSpot owner Cassidy Davis, who also coordinates the efforts of Faith, Hope, Love of Northern Nevada.

Broadway Properties in Carson City will host a free photo with Santa Claus this Saturday, Dec. 10. Bring an unwrapped gift or gift card for a senior or a child and receive a free photo with Santa.

Donated gifts go to Friends for All and Toys for Tots, reputable charities in the Carson City area serving seniors and children.

Michael Hohl Motor Company in Carson City is once again helping out Toys for Tots and the Ron Wood Family Resource Center Holiday Food Drive. Drop off your unwrapped toy and food donation by Saturday, Dec. 17 to be eligible to win one of three Walmart gift cards totaling $500.

Want to find out what is going through the minds of the amazing students of Carson High School? Parents, teachers, older adults, younger adults, the community of Carson City, and even small pets want to know.

Downtown Carson City businesses will be offering special signature food and drink items during the second annual Holiday Crawl this Saturday.

“We’re going to have bands at Telegraph Square and McFadden Plaza, and DJs and karaoke all around,” said Meliah Gonzales. “There really is going to be something for everyone.”

Carson City Parks and Recreation Youth Programs is hosting a donation drive for Toys for Tots. We have partnered with Division of Children and Family Services here in Carson City to donate toys for the Toys for Tots program. The Ron Wood Family Resource Center here in Carson City has decided to partner with Toys for Tots to donate items as well.

The eighth annual Cookies with Santa takes place Saturday, Dec. 17 at Cafe at Adele’s in Carson City. This local tradition combines a visit and pictures with Santa, music, and cookies all for the cause of collecting toys and raising money to provide Christmas to area children in need.

Capitol Cab is once again helping out Toys for Tots this year. Any taxi can serve as a Toys for Tots drop off location, and participating drivers are also taking donations to benefit Toys for Tots.

Community fundraising efforts continue throughout town to meet the $25,000 goal for the 12th annual Holiday with a Hero campaign to benefit Carson City school children who may not otherwise have a nice Christmas this year.

The Toys for Tots hotlines will be open beginning from Monday, Nov. 28 and running until Dec. 23 for Carson City area families in need. The hotlines are open from 9 a.m to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 pm. Monday through Friday.

Toys for Tots is looking for community-minded individuals to help pack, sort, count and distribute toys. Volunteers also help out at our special events with our local Marines!

Toys for Tots Volunteer Meeting is scheduled for Thursday - November 17th at 6pm at IStorage, 3579 Hwy 50 East - Unit #114, Carson City. For more information call - Joyce at 884-2269.

Reading the creative works of famous science fiction writers was only half of the class requirements for Mary Gillespie’s English class students this fall semester at Western Nevada College. The other part of the class tapped into the artistic creativity of her students.

When I think of stagnation, I think of a pond where the water isn’t circulating. The water gets murky. Algae might grow. If water sits stagnant for a while, pets can get sick if they drink from it. Stagnant water is a source of malaria and dengue. It’s serious stuff. Let it sit a long time and it smells like serious stuff, too. This is what happens in our lives if we don’t grow.

The Carson Valley has some great resale and consignment shops that are willing to buy your gently used items or consign them for you in their shops. These are helpful ideas even if you just want to sell your items at a garage sale or on Facebook or Craigslist.

With over 450 responses received over six weeks, the results of the downtown retail/restaurant recruitment survey show that survey participants want a diverse consumer experience, while maintaining local familiarity.

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, several state agencies are reminding Nevada residents the importance of planning and preparing for any emergency. Specifically, these public safety agencies urge citizens to be aware of specific needs they may have if an emergency strikes.

It's the last day of August. Scarves, sweaters, and pumpkin everything are just around the corner. Enjoy today with some country line dancing at Carson Lanes or the trivia pub quiz at Westside Pour House. Matt Theilen opens his photography exhibit at WNC today; the reception begins at 4:30 p.m. Head to Sparks today if you want to beat the weekend crowds at the Best in the West Rib Cook-off. Josh and Jenera of the Whitehats are holding an open mic jam at Firkin and Fox; bring your guitar, or just enjoy the music on the patio.

WEDNESDAY:

Families unite Saturday at Mills Park in Carson City for the first-ever Northern Nevada Family Fun Day, a community event featuring live music, workshops, shopping, raffles, a Kids Zone, giveaways, raffles and more.

There will be rock climbing demonstrations, face painting, pirates, obstacle courses, a bubble station, music, a photo booth, ice cream, refreshments beginning at 11 a.m. and running until to 9 p.m.

After months of planning and preparation, Faith Hope Love of Northern Nevada is about to launch its first-ever Northern Nevada Family Fun Day this Saturday at Mills Park in Carson City.

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.

Wanted: A family, made up of one human or several, who will provide unconditional love, support and care, as well as a comfy bed, toys, yummy treats and unlimited belly rubs and the occasional long walk on the beach.

Each year, Carson Tahoe Health director of resource management, Kayleen Fogleman, along with the CTH holiday and special events committee, invites area children to the CTH Kids Christmas Party. This year, Fogleman is bringing Christmas in the form of summer fun toys and sunblock to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada in June.

With help from a wet winter, law enforcement agencies in Northern Nevada are preparing for a busy boating season at Lakes Tahoe, Topaz, Lahontan and others water ways following several years of drought and tough boating conditions.

Roadside stations for inspections and decontaminations of motorized boats and watercraft are officially opening for the 2016 boating season. Locations, hours of operation and opening dates are as follows: