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Hello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. After a wet, blustery 3-day holiday weekend, sunny skies are ahead for the foreseeable future with a gradual warming trend and daytime highs in the low to upper 40s over the next few days.

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Here's what's happening today:

— The Carson Aquatic Center will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 22. The grand re-opening will be Friday, Jan. 26 The Carson Aquatic Facility is located at 841 North Roop Street in Carson City. Go here for hours or call 887-2242 for more information.

— Tuesday Morning Walk - Carson Tahoe Medical Loop, Wellness Mile hosted by Muscle Powered. 9 a.m. Come and join Muscle Powered for its weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. Pavement and partial dirt trail. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

— Tuesday Evening Hike: John Mankins Park hosted by Muscle Powered. 5:30 p.m. Join Muscle Powered for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at 3051 Oak ridge Drive and West College Parkway. We will walk on sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.

— Empty Bowls, Open Studio. 6 p.m. at Ogres-Holm Pottery, 1215 S. Carson St. Carson City. Create an empty bowl to donate to charity, instruction will be offered to create and paint a bowl or create something on our own during open studio session. Open studio time is free of charge and open to the public.

— January Carson City School Board Meeting discusses policy changes, early release dates. 6 p.m. The January Carson City School Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22 beginning at 6 p.m. A board workshop will run from 6-7 p.m. regarding a progress update for the Performance Plans related to the Nevada School Performance Framework for Pioneer High School. The School Board Meeting will be called to order at 7 p.m. 1402 West King Street, Carson City.

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— The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished," at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven artists from Carson High School have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public from January 14 to March 31, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The artists are all students in Photography Instructor Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photo class.

— Pets of the Homeless fundraiser in downtown Carson City. This time of year, the Nevada state capital is filled with traditions. One that has grown especially endearing to the Carson City community is the annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin. Chef Don Pepe Paz, "The Paella King" and owner of Carpa Nevada, is once again donating the profits made from sales of his fine Portuguese olive oils and balsamic vinegar to Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 registered non-profit with a nationwide outreach. The fundraising sale began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2019. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar products can be purchased individually or by the case at Downtown Coin, 111 W. Telegraph in downtown Carson City. Funds for Pets of the Homeless go directly to pay for the veterinary, nutritional and other care of pets of homeless individuals across the country.

— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Donations can be dropped off at Grocery Outlet 1831 N Carson St., Rustically Divine 410 N Carson St. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

— Nevada Artists Association presents New Year's Show at BAC. 10 a.m. The Nevada Artists Association presents The New Year's Show. The featured artists wall at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will also be presenting the works of Dick Carr and Reta Hanks. These shows are free and open to the public. The NAA Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located on the campus of the Brewery Arts Center at 449 W. King Street in Carson City. Be sure to visit us on Facebook and visit our website at www.NevadaArtists.org.

— Art exhibit 'Korea '76' featured at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Korea ’76" with work by artists Eugene Rolfe and Gig Depio in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition is available to the public now through Feb. 28, 2019. Note: the Sierra Room is closed for renovation from Jan. 18 to Feb. 6.

— Dayton High School athletic registration open for spring sports. Dayton High School Spring sports registration for baseball, softball, field and track, boys golf has begun. Registrations must be complete by 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. Current fall and winter athletes must register as well for a spring sport if they are participating. All registration will be online at www.registermyathlete.com

— Statewide presentations on radon safety. January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Cooperative Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at presentations, statewide. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It comes from the ground and can accumulate in homes, raising the risk of lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 21,000 Americans die each year from radon-caused lung cancer, killing more people than secondhand smoke, drunk driving and house fires.For more information, call the Radon Hotline at 1-888-RADON10 (1-888-723-6610) or visit the Nevada Radon Education Program website at www.RadonNV.com. Cooperative Extension, the EPA and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health urge all Nevadans to test their homes for radon.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently seeking individuals and pairs interested in leading interpretive programs in one of our many parks and open spaces. Interested individuals and pairs are encouraged to apply. If interested, go here.

— The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Depio is an artist and an advocate for public art in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was awarded the 2016 Fellowship Grant in Painting by the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). He has worked on various exhibitions and projects with the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery, and UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum, among others. Depio graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. He lives in Las Vegas with his family. Carson City Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser Street in Carson City.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Good day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.

Here's what's happening today:

— NNDA to feature county leaders Wednesday at Business Edge talk in Carson City. 7:30 a.m. The Northern Nevada Development Authority is beginning the new year by bringing county managers together for a morning talk about the present and future. The managers of Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties will provide an overview of their county. Their presentations will focus on county successes, challenges and plans for the future. NNDA’s The Business Edge will meet Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Casino Fandango, 3800 South Carson Street in Carson City. Doors for breakfast and networking open at 7:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 8 a.m. Speakers include City and County leaders Nancy Paulson of Carson City, Jim Barbee of Churchill County, Jenifer Davidson, acting Douglas County manager, Jeff Page of Lyon County, Austin Osborne, planning director for Storey County. Register online here.

— Open Studio Painting at the Brewery Arts Center. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work on your own paintings from subject mater you chose for yourself. The instructor will provide one on one instruction throughout the class. Students may use oil, acrylic, or watercolor paint. Dry media is also welcome. Bring your own supplies and source materials (such as photographs or drawings you wish to paint). This in an open enrollment drop in class so there is no need to enroll in advance. Classes: 9:00-12:00 or 12:30-3:30. $25 per session or $40 for the day, payment made to instructor. For more details contact the Brewery Arts Center or by calling 883-1976. 449 West King Street.

— Carson City Soroptimist to honor five at January meeting. Noon. Carson City Soroptimist will honor five Girls of the Month during its Program Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23, noon until 1 p.m., at Glen Eagles Restaurant. This meeting is open to the public. The reservations deadline was Monday, Jan. 21. Girls of the Month are Carson City high school seniors selected by the Foundations Committee of Soroptimist International of Carson City (SICC) for exemplary academic achievement, participation in school activities, and community service. Many of these girls have overcome adversity to become leaders in their schools and our community.

— Basic Pottery Skills, 1 to 4 p.m. at Ogres-Holm Pottery. Studio manager, Lucas Lamont, introduces you to clay, in this 6-week open start class, designed to get you started with clay. The syllabus includes pinch pots, coil pots, sculpture, and an introduction to wheel throwing. $175 for 6 week class including open studio times or $45 for drop in classes. 1215 South Carson Street.

— Alzheimer's or Related Dementia Family Caregiver Support Groups. 2:30 p.m. We welcome family caregivers of a loved one with an Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis to join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Groups. When: January 23, 2019 and every fourth Wednesday of the month. Where: Carson City Citizen's Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City. Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Facilitator: Heidi Slater. Our Family Caregiver Support Groups are not for the person with the diagnosis. If you need information regarding respite for your loved one so you are able to attend the Support Group, please feel free tp contact the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900.

— Wine and Dine Water Color Classes. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Students get a reminder text each week. Drop in basis – no monthly commitment necessary. On rare occasions we meet elsewhere, students will be notified. To sign up, get a supply list or ask questions email Dana at tfa.create@gmail.com. Black Bear Diner, 900 South Carson Street.

— Culinary Travelers Club: Modern Greek Odyssey. 5 p.m. Bleu Café is proud to host their Culinary Travelers Club dinner. The dinner will be a Modern Greek Odyssey theme. Throughout the Aegean, bright young chefs are taking a new approach to traditional Greek cuisine. Their goal is to respectfully update the familiar comfort foods they grew up with. Tickets are $49.95 each, not including tax and gratuity and must be purchased in advance at Bleu Café or by calling 775-297-3301. You can view the menu online. There is no cost to join the Culinary Travelers Club. People can join by texting BLEUCAFE to 22828 or by signing up online. There is no need to join if you only want to attend any of the monthly dinners. Members will receive email notifications about special events at Bleu Café. Doors open at 5:00, first dinner course is served at 6:00. For more information visit the Bleu Café website or call 775-297-3301. 240 E. Winnie Ln. Carson City.

— New Soroptimist Club Meeting in Carson Valley this Wednesday. Soroptimist International of Pinenut Valleys is a new Soroptimist club which will be forming to include the Carson Valley and Smith Valley areas. An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant, 1488 US Hwy 395, Gardnerville to introduce the exciting ways we work to improve life for women and girls. Please RSVP to Danielle Kennedy at (775) 720-4739 or email yandapanda@ gmail.com.

— Salsa Social Dance, 6 to 8 p.m. Come learn, have fun and get some exercise by taking an hour long dance lesson! After your lesson head across the street to the Battle Born Social. For more information call or text Tiffany: 775-400-2952. Yaples Ballroom, 315 North Carson Street.

— Pajama Story Time for kids at Carson City Library. 6:30 p.m. Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed storytime! Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop St. Carson City,

— The Carson Aquatic Center, closed since December for upgrades, is officially open as of Tuesday. The grand re-opening will be Friday, Jan. 26 The Carson Aquatic Facility is located at 841 North Roop Street in Carson City. Go here for hours or call 887-2242 for more information.

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by Fred LaSor

The World Economic Forum is meeting this week in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss “Globalization 4.0,” an effort to “create a world of public-private partnerships that guide the free market to create economic growth, sustainability and social benefits, according to WEF’s founder and executive chairman, Klaus Schwab.” That quote comes from an information email from Climate Home News, a publication designed to inform readers about the urgency of responding to climate change warnings.

If you are skeptical about the disinterested nature of “public-private partnerships,” or indeed anything except Adam Smith’s “invisible hand” guiding the free market, you are not alone. Because there is a sameness to the messages from the elite who meet regularly in Davos to tell us how we should be living: it is they who will pull the strings on this so-called “partnership.” They want to be the “guides” who decide what energy source is allowable, how much development is sustainable, and what social programs and benefits are to be supported.

Climate change is not new, but it is a powerful rallying cry precisely because it is hard to measure. It is not that I disbelieve or doubt climate change; I am agnostic. That means I think the truth is unknowable regarding this issue. Here’s why.

To begin with, our earth is a gigantic system, and anyone who thinks they have found a way to measure global temperatures and their effect on climate is taking on an enormous responsibility. Like the six-year-old with the small tin bucket carrying seawater from the surf in the hope of draining the ocean, they have an imperfect appreciation of the scale of their task. Human beings are not good at scale: all too often they have the notion their gaze encompasses the whole scope of the problem. When discussing any global dynamic, they cannot see beyond the horizon. But they will tell you they can because the UN says so.

And they are ultimately left to make a lot of interpolations based on climate models dependent upon data points limited in time and location. All too often their data have proven to be inaccurate, or worse, dishonest.

The UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report last year calling for a unified effort to limit temperature growth world-wide to less than three degrees Fahrenheit by the end of this century. Such a goal, the UN says, would require us all to stop using fossil fuels, a pretty common refrain by climate change people. And even they acknowledge the changes they call for will not apply to the two worst offenders: China and India.

Think about that for a moment – our betters would like us to give up coal, petroleum, and natural gas in the next generation. In its place they call for us to use renewable energy: solar, wind and geothermal, using a transmission grid that was designed for demand that peaks irrespective of the season, the height of the sun, or a whole new storage capability. In fact, the largest part of the storage they will count on is reverse transmission into the grid at peak production periods, an additional burden on existing distribution grids, whose managers will have little alternative but to pass the cost on to consumers.

And most revealing of all is that no one talks about nuclear power generation, by far the cleanest and historically safest available to us. But no, our betters (again) have determined, not based on demonstrated experience, that nuclear power generation is dangerous, probably because of the 1979 Jane Fonda movie ‘The China Syndrome’. Our worst experiences with nuclear energy – including Chernobyl -- have been remarkably tame compared with the scare scenarios we are exposed to from Hollywood.

Nor do analyses of the cost of alternative energy sources take into account the externalities of various alternatives. The cost of a wind turbine needs to include not only the cost of its production and installation, but also the environmental costs, raptor deaths, and ultimately demolition and recycling. Solar system costs need to include environmental costs of the mining, the concentration of sunlight or heat, or (again) the demolition. These are not insignificant costs, as I can attest from personal experience.

People who want us to believe they have the inside scoop on the relative cost of traditional and renewable energy like to overwhelm us with studies, statistics and reports from authorities like the UN. They seldom address the simple question qui bono? Who benefits from those studies and reports? Does the university publishing them, or the UN agency who reports the studies, stand to gain from the results if they are accepted? All too often, the answer is “yes”.

The question we should all be asking when someone tells us they know what is best for us is: “do they follow their own advice?” Reports out of Davos are that more than fifty chartered private jets have shown up bringing individual delegations to the world forum. Traveling in a private jet has just about the greatest environmental impact possible. It will be a lot easier to take environmentalists seriously when they themselves start acting like their message is serious.

— Fred LaSor writes op-eds on political and economic matters for various publications. He retired to Minden from a career in the U.S. Foreign Service.

So here we are Carson City, staring at a weekend ahead as we enter Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. Expect sunny skies today with a daytime high around 47. With all the fresh snow from the weekend, there's plenty of it piled at Lake Tahoe ski areas. Enjoy the bluebird day ahead.

Here's what's happening today:

— Special Workshop of the Board of Supervisors. 8:30 a.m. On Thursday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 a.m., there will be a special workshop of the board of supervisors that is open to the public to discuss objectives and goals of Carson City. The meeting will be held at Adams Hub for Innovation, located at 111 W. Proctor Street. As always, the public is invited to comment on and discuss any topic that is relevant to, or within the authority of this public body. Agenda Items: Only discussions will occur at this meeting, as opposed to action items.
The 2019 City Department Objectives will be discussed for:
— Parks, Recreation and Open Space
— Community Development
— Public Works
— Health and Human Services
— Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology
The District Attorney’s Office will lead a presentation to discuss a review and revision process to update the Carson City Municipal Code for general reorganizational and structural changes, and for legal consistency. This presentation will be led by DA Jason Woodbury. A joint presentation between Carson City Sheriff Ken Furlong and Fire Chief Sean Slamon will be given regarding concerns for future building and staffing needs for Public Safety.
A presentation on the progress and future goals of Carson City’s Asset Management Program will be given by Darren Schulz. Click here to read the agenda.

— Family Story Time at the Carson City Library. 10:30 a.m. Free. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop Street, Carson City.

— Thursday Hike to Long Ranch Estates Trail hosted by Muscle Powered. 3 p.m. Join Muscle Powered for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at Long Ranch Park, corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place. Water and sturdy or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles recommended. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. All hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. In case of bad weather, we will cancel. Please check the www.musclepowered.org/calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes, or contact the hike coordinator Jo Foster at jf.prairie@gmail.com, or (319) 504-3309, call or text.

— LEGO Club at the Carson City Library. 4 p.m. Free. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. Carson City Library, 900 North Roop St.

— Photo Finished art exhibit reception hosted by Capital City Arts Initiative. 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished," at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven artists from Carson High School have work in the exhibit. CCAI will host a reception for the artists on Thursday, Jan. 24, 5 to 6:30 p.m. The free exhibition is available to the public from January 14 to March 31, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m.

— Explore the Acrylic Pour: Flipping Out Over the Drag. 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Rustically Divine. Enjoy the wonders of pouring as professional artist, Dana Childs aka d’Lauren, teaches you how to create modern-abstract fluid effects with acrylic pouring onto stretched canvas. In this class we will learn the flip and drag method. “Anyone can do this!” says Childs, who has been painting professionally for over two decades and playing with Acrylic pouring is one of her new fascinations. All levels are welcome. To learn more about the art and artist, visit Dana Child’s website or contact her with any questions tfa.create@gmail.com. 410 N. Carson St., Carson City.

— Frances Humphrey Lecture Series: Bonanza King. 6:30 p.m. Lecture by Gregory Crouch. Learn about John Mackay and the battle over the greatest riches in the American West. Gregory Crouch will be available to sign copies of his book after the lecture. Space is limited, reserve your seat on the Nevada State Museum website here. 600 North Carson Street.

— The Carson Aquatic Center, closed since December for upgrades, is officially open. The grand re-opening will be Friday, Jan. 26 The Carson Aquatic Facility is located at 841 North Roop Street in Carson City. Go here for hours or call 887-2242 for more information.

— Carson City GOP Monthly Membership Meeting. 6:30 p.m. Join us for the Carson City Republican Party Monthly Membership Meeting Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. for Social Time and 7 p.m. meeting at the Nugget Casino Sierra Room, 1st Floor (507 N. Carson St). Our speaker for the evening will be Dan Stucky, an engineer from the Carson City Planning Office, and he will discuss the Carson Street remodel. For additional information, please contact our office at 775-841-1800.

— Live music: Opening night with Cedric Williams and Lucky, 6 p.m. at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, 1480 N. Carson Street (corner of Carson and Adams) in Carson City.

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By Brett Fisher

The Arco and AM/PM station located at 720 South Carson Street appears to have closed, according to a sign affixed to the front doors of the convenience store.

The gasoline pumps have been cordoned off as well.

No other information is available at this time. A message has been left for the property owner.

Wow, Carson City! Is it Friday already?! Indeed, we have reached the end of another work week.

Go for a swim during lunch or after work at the newly reopened Carson Aquatic Center before catching some live entertainment this evening at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, Bella Vita Bistro and A to Zen, featuring its weekly Open Mic Night.

Here's what's happening Friday, Jan. 25:

— Friday Morning Walk: Carson Tahoe Medical Loop and Wellness Mile, hosted by Muscle Powered, 9 a.m. Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. Pavement and partial dirt trail. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. All walks can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar

— Foothill Garden class focusing on seed selection, seed starting and seed saving, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Foothill Garden behind the Carson Tahoe Cancer Center, 1535 Medical Parkway in Carson City. A collaboration between Carson Tahoe Health and The Greenhouse Project, The Foothill Garden is home to sustainable growing classes year round. Join a variety of local experts and learn to grow your own food with a presentation: Seed selection, seed starting and seed saving this Friday. In this installment, we'll be diving into the world of seeds. From selecting varieties and suppliers to germination and seeding care, we will cover it all. Included will be an overview of timing indoor starts for transplants in Northern Nevada and seed saving techniques and strategies. The class is free to attend, no sign-up necessary. In the event of inclement weather, classes will be held in the main hospital building.

— Lecture on Comstock pioneer John Mackay, 1 p.m. in the south gallery of the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Admission is $8 for adults; free for museum members and children 17 and younger. Seating is limited and attendees are urged to reserve seats by going to http://nvculture.org/nevadastatemuseumcarsoncity/events/

— Virtual Reality at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street in Carson City, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Join us every Friday from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm to experience Virtual Reality! Using the latest technology, Virtual Reality allows you to experience new places and situations in a computer simulated world. Discover what it’s like to see dinosaurs up close, view art from around the world in a single museum, or blast alien ships in a virtual world.
Reserve your spot online at https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/booking/VR
Must be 13 years of age or older to participate. A Premiere library card is required to attend, information on how to upgrade to this card type can be found here: http://www.carsoncitylibrary.org/Default.aspx?PageID=15006067&A=SearchRe...

— Grand reopening of the Carson Aquatic Center, closed since December for upgrades, now officially open. The grand re-opening will be Saturday, Jan. 26 The Carson Aquatic Facility, located at 841 North Roop Street in Carson City, is now officially open after being closed since early December. Go here for hours or call 887-2242 for more information.

— Live music: Opening night with Cedric Williams and Lucky, 6 p.m. at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, 1480 N. Carson Street (corner of Carson and Adams) in Carson City.

— Live music: Motley Friends Acoustic-Electric Fun, 6-9 p.m. at Bella Vita Bistro, 1304 S. Stewart Street at the Carson Mall in Carson City.

— Open Mic Night at the Zen Den inside A to Z Gift Shop, 1803 N. Carson Street in Carson City, 6-9 p.m. The weekly open mic event features all talents and creative projects. Come practice being on stage. There will be music, comedy, poetry, magic, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome.

— Comedian Susan Jones returns to the Carson Comedy Club, Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25-26, at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget in Carson City or at www.tix.com.

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This weekend is shaping up to resemble a false Spring, with unseasonably warm temperatures forecast by Sunday. Saturday should see sunny skies and a high temperature near 50 degrees.

Just right for a little horsing around.

Here's what's happening Saturday, Jan. 26:

— Muscle Powered Snowshoe Trek around Spooner Lake, Lake Tahoe, 8 a.m. Enjoy the winter beauty of Spooner Lake; a part of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Join us on this three-mile round-trip snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake that will take us through pine and aspen forests as we circle around the lake. Large flocks of Chickadees are often seen. Estimated time of activity is five hours. Meet at Hwy 50 Park-and-Ride just west of Hwy 50/US395 interchange. We will carpool to Spooner Lake. Parking inside the park at Spooner Lake requires a $10 per vehicle entrance fee (exact cash amount required), or annual or senior park pass. By carpooling, the costs are reduced. Dogs not allowed. In case of bad weather, we will cancel. Please check our www.musclepowered.org calendar, or our Facebook page for last minute changes. Contact Chelsea by calling or texting at 970-889-0921 if you have questions.

— Brewery Arts Center class, "Achieving Professional Results Using Your Point-and-Shoot," 9 a.m. at 449 W. King Street in Carson City. A hands-on class where students are encouraged to bring a camera or cell phone and a sample of their work to photograph. The first hour or so we will discuss F-stops, shutter speed, light sources, white balance and operations of several different cameras. The next 30 minutes will cover how to set up a small portable studio on a kitchen table, in a garage or other suitable workplace We will then spend an hour and a half taking pictures with your cameras and sharing them among the group. The last hour we will spend downloading images on my laptop, discussing results and sharing a few quick easy edit tips.
Buy tickets here.

— 2019 Veterans Legislative Summit, hosted by the Nevada Department of Veterans Services, 9 a.m. at the Washoe Senior Center, 1155 E. 9th Street in Reno. Coffee and networking begin at 8:15 a.m. The Summit runs from 9-11:30 a.m. Save your seat by registering here: https://bit.ly/2T2OyUe or call 775-825-9748.

— HTML Boot Camp at Western Nevada College, 10 a.m. This is an eight-week intensive course focusing on coding and entrepreneur skills for web site and web page building. High school age or older. No prior coding experience required. Cost: $849. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify. To register, call (775) 445-4241 or e-mail lauren.slemenda@wnc.edu.

— Grand reopening of the Carson City Aquatic Facility, closed since December for upgrades, is now officially open. Grand re-opening from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. will feature free swims and a dive-in movie at 841 North Roop Street in Carson City. The facility had been closed since early November for renovations. Go here for hours or call 887-2242 for more information.

— Comedian Susan Jones returns to the Carson Comedy Club, Saturday at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget in Carson City or at www.tix.com.

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Could we be in the dog days of January? Sunday is shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous and unseasonably warm for this time of year with a forecast high of 61 degrees and mostly sunny skies.

Even though we are still in the middle of Winter, that doesn't mean we shouldn't enjoy beautiful, Spring-like weather while lasts.

Here's what's happening Sunday, Jan. 27:

— Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride, 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes. Contact Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-291-2068, if you have questions.

— First Open House of 2019 for the historic Wungnema House in Mills Park, hosted by Carson City Parks Foundation, 2-5 p.m. Sunday should be a great day to be out and about, so come to the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation’s open house at the Wungnema House, Sunday afternoon from 2-5 p.m. There is no admission fee, and all are welcome.

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Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Even though we're in the center of winter doesn't mean we can't enjoy the spring-like weather while lasts. Today will bring partly sunny skies with a high around 53. There's a slight chance of rain Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the 50s. Another winter storm is lurking out toward the end of the week so stay tuned.

Here's what's happening on this Monday:

— Open Studio Basic Painting at the Brewery Arts Center. 9 to 4 p.m. Students will work on their own paintings from subject matter they have chosen. The instructor, Mark Tompkins, will work one-on-one with each student to help them complete their project from start to finish. Each student must supply their own materials. Students may choose to paint in either water colors, oils, or acrylic paints. This is an open enrollment drop-in class, no need to sign-up. Tuition: $25 per session or $40 for the day. Classes: 9:00-12:00 or 1:00-4:00; located in the Painting Studio, Brewery Arts Center, 449 West King Street.

— Election reform advocate to be Carson City Democrats luncheon speaker. 11:30 a.m. Doug Goodman, founder of Nevadans for Election Reform, will be the featured speaker at Monday's luncheon sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee of Carson City. Goodman's group advocates for replacing primary elections with a ranked-choice system in which voters would select three candidates in order of preference. The candidate receiving the least votes would be eliminated from the count, with his or her preferences distributed to the other candidates, a process that would be repeated until one achieves a majority. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table, on Retail Drive just off College Parkway.

— High Sierra Swing Dance Club at Carson Lanes. 5:30 p.m. Come join us every Monday evening at Carson Lanes, 4400 Snyder Ave, 775-883-2606, for a friendly, casual, fun night of dancing to DJ music including west coast swing, county two-step, night club and more. No partner needed. Beginner lessons 5:30 p.m., intermediate lessons 6:30 p.m., $8 each, free open dancing 7:30 to 10 p.m. For more info on this event or our club contact Idie 775-443-8870.

— Monday Night Throwing Class at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 5:30 p.m. Drop in sessions are $45 or $175 for a 6 week, open start class, including open studio anytime during the 6 weeks. For more information or to schedule studio time visit the Ogres-Holm Pottery Website or Facebook page or by calling 775-461-3616.

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Good morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. We hope your work week started off on the right foot even though the weather outside has been unpredictable, with sunshine one day and clouds the next. Today we're looking at a slight chance of rain showers, around 20 percent after 11 a.m., and otherwise mostly cloudy skies and a high of 54.

Here's what's happening on this Tuesday:

— Tuesday Morning Walk - Empire Ranch Trail - East hosted by Muscle Powered. 9 a.m. Join Muscle Powered for its weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the Morgan Mill Road River Access parking area on Morgan Mill Road. A dirt trail between the Empire Ranch Golf Course and Carson River. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way.

— Nevada Cooperative Extension offers classes for landscapers and nursery workers. 9 a.m. The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the Nevada Department of Agriculture, will offer a series of eight classes for those in the green industry beginning Jan. 29. The program benefits people wanting to enter the industry, beginners in the industry and established industry professionals. Heidi Kratsch, Cooperative Extension horticulture specialist, said landscapers, nursery workers, groundskeepers and others in the green industry who attend the classes will learn science-based, sustainable horticulture practices to help them manage plants and landscapes efficiently and safely. The trainings will be held 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from Jan. 29 through Feb. 26, with an optional, no-cost exam day on Feb. 26. Classes will also be available through interactive video at the Carson City Cooperative Extension office, 3621 Northgate Lane, Suite 12.

— Tuesday Evening Hike: Wetlands Multi-Use Path North hosted by Muscle Powered. 5:30 p.m. Join Muscle Powered for free evening hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors. Meet in the parking area near the Animal Shelter on Airport Road off Fifth Street. We will walk on the new wetlands trail from Airport Road to Lompa and back. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.

— Empty Bowls, Open Studio at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Create an empty bowl to donate to charity, instruction will be offered to create and paint a bowl or create something on our own during open studio session. Open studio time is free of charge and open to the public. 1215 S. Carson St. Carson City.

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Hello Carson City. Today is the middle of the work week, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. Time to start thinking about those weekend plans, especially if they involve travel as weather changes are ahead and snow is expected in the Sierra by Saturday. As for today, enjoy the sunshine. The weather service says expect partly sunny skies and a high of 55.

Here's what's happening today:

— Open Studio Painting at the Brewery Arts Center. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Work on your own paintings from subject matter you chose for yourself. The instructor will provide one on one instruction throughout the class. Students may use oil, acrylic, or watercolor paint. Dry media is also welcome. Bring your own supplies and source materials (such as photographs or drawings you wish to paint). This in an open enrollment drop in class so there is no need to enroll in advance. Classes: 9:00-12:00 or 12:30-3:30. $25 per session or $40 for the day, payment made to instructor. For more details contact the Brewery Arts Center or by calling 883-1976. 449 West King Street.

'Tell Me You Love Me' Romance Film Competition open for registration. Tell Me You Love Me Short Romance Film competition is now open for registration. Starting on Wednesday, Jan. 30, registered filmmakers will have exactly one week to conceive, write, produce and complete a short romance film that’s between 5- and 9-minutes long.
All of the films will be screened at a special dinner and screening event at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Valentine's Day. “We offer a great alternative to the usual Valentines Day activities; people can enjoy a nice catered dinner and watch some great films made by local filmmakers,” says Darla Bayer, the President of Wired Wednesday Digital Arts Association, the organization that runs this film competition and two others throughout the year. Filmmakers may register at www.wiredwednesday.org, and reservations for the dinner and screening event may be secured by calling or texting Bayer at (775) 830-7939. Last year’s event sold out several days before Valentine's Day.

— Carson City mayor Bob Crowell to present State of City address. 11:30 a.m. Tickets for this event have been sold out and are no longer available. A video of the event will be made available later in the day. At the presentation, Mayor Robert Crowell will be addressing the citizens of Carson City to highlight all that has been done by the various city departments in 2018 and what is ahead and will be completed in 2019. Check back for the video upload.

— Five week Mindfulness and Meditation Class offered in Carson City. 6:30 p.m. Start the new year off with mindfulness and meditation classes beginning Jan. 30 in Carson City. This 5-week class will introduce attendees to the practice of sitting, walking, and eating meditation, and teach participants how to bring mindfulness to everyday life. Beginners are encouraged and there is no charge for the teachings. Donations are gratefully accepted. Classes will meet on Wednesdays, Jan. 30 to Feb. 27, 2019, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and will be held at the Unity of the Sierra, 1933 California Street, Carson City. For more information email kathy@dharmazephyr.org or call 775-882-4980. Registration is encouraged.

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Hello Carson City and welcome to Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. We're looking forward to an eventful weekend ahead as a winter storm is building and is expected to bring snow to the Sierra and rain and snow showers to the valley floor. And then there's Sunday's Super Bowl and all the fixings that come with that. Enjoy your day today. The weekend is right around the corner.

Here's what's happening today:

— Family Storytime at the Carson City Library. 10:30 a.m. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop Street.

— Thursday Hike to Ormsby Fire Road South hosted by Muscle Powered. 3 p.m. Join Muscle Powered for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot on South Curry Street, behind the Railroad Museum. Water and sturdy or athletic shoes are required. Hiking poles recommended. Bring a friend and/or friendly dogs. All hikes are 2-4 miles with duration of about 90 minutes, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. In case of bad weather, we will cancel. Please check the www.musclepowered.org/calendar or our Facebook page for last minute changes, or contact the hike coordinator Jo Foster at jf.prairie@gmail.com, or (319) 504-3309, call or text.

— LEGO Club meets at the Carson City Library. 4 p.m. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop Street.

— Bethlehem Lutheran School welcomes public to Open House this Thursday. 5:30 p.m. Bethlehem Lutheran School welcomes the public to attend its annual Open House this Thursday, Jan. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., located at 1837 Mountain Street in Carson City. The event is free and offers families the chance to tour the campus, meet the principal and faculty, observe science and history projects, view art projects, and enjoy other academic presentations. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about the school’s application process for the 2019-20 academic year.

— Athena McIntyre at Brewery Art Center's Expresso Yourself Cafe. 7 p.m. Come listen to the amazing talent of Athena McIntyre on Thursday, January 31st at 7pm!!! She will be performing in the Expresso Yourself Cafe. No cover.

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— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Good morning, Carson City, on this first day of February. Our area has been enjoying Spring-like weather and temperatures all week long. Today will be no different, so enjoy the pleasant conditions while they last.

A series of storms is forecast to move into our region Saturday, dropping temperatures as well as rain and snow. As the photo suggests, rain in the morning is a sailor's warning, so batten down those hatches.

Here's what's happening today:

— "Breakfast with Brad," 7 a.m. Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, Feb. 1 beginning at 7 a.m. at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited. The gathering gives people a great opportunity to ask questions about city issues and also share ideas and concerns.

— Friday Morning Walk: Empire Ranch Trail East, hosted by Muscle Powered. Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at the Morgan Mill Road River Access parking area on Morgan Mill Road. A dirt trail between the Empire Ranch Golf Course and Carson River. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. All walks can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

— 'Tell Me You Love Me' Romance Film Competition open for registration. Tell Me You Love Me Short Romance Film competition is now open for registration. Starting on Wednesday, Jan. 30, registered filmmakers will have exactly one week to conceive, write, produce and complete a short romance film that’s between 5- and 9-minutes long.
All of the films will be screened at a special dinner and screening event at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City on Valentine's Day. “We offer a great alternative to the usual Valentines Day activities; people can enjoy a nice catered dinner and watch some great films made by local filmmakers,” says Darla Bayer, the President of Wired Wednesday Digital Arts Association, the organization that runs this film competition and two others throughout the year. Filmmakers may register at www.wiredwednesday.org, and reservations for the dinner and screening event may be secured by calling or texting Bayer at (775) 830-7939. Last year’s event sold out several days before Valentine's Day.

— Pruning class for fruit trees, grapevines and rose bushes at Foothill Garden, 11 a.m. A collaboration between Carson Tahoe Health and The Greenhouse Project, The Foothill Garden in Carson City is home to sustainable growing classes year round. Classes provide a variety of local experts who specialize in teaching people how to grow their own food. In our Feb. 1 installment, we'll be going in-depth on dormant season maintenance for your fruit-bearing trees, vines, and ornamental trees and shrubs. We will have a special emphasis on Apples, Stone fruits (cherry, peach, plum, apricot, etc.), Grapes, and Roses. Free to attend, no sign-up necessary. All classes will be held at the Foothill Garden behind the Cancer Center, 1535 Medical Parkway, from 11 a.m. to noon, or in the event of inclement weather, classes will be held in the main hospital building.

— 50 percent off Museum Room Sale at the Charlie B Gallery, 114 West Telegraph Street in Carson City, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To make room for the Vasefinder Ceramics Museum, I am having a rockin' 50 percent off sale for two days.

— ESL Fundraiser at Carson City Elks Lodge, 5 p.m. Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 will hold a "Literacy for All" fundraising spaghetti dinner this Friday, Feb. 1 in support of ESL programs. Join us as we contribute to Literacy for all. For $10 guests can enjoy a delicious spaghetti dinner, with vegan option also available, and all the trimmings. This event is Friday, Feb. 1, at the Elks Lodge in Carson City, 515 North Nevada Street. Social hour begins at 5 p.m with a no host bar. Dinner follows at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the Lodge this week, 4 to 8 p.m. or can be purchased at the door. Information: Carol Park 775-882-3751 or cpsuzyp@aol.com.

— Open Mic Night inside the Zen Den at A to Zen Gift Shop, 1803 N. Carson Street in Carson City, 6 p.m. Open Mic Night is held at A to Zen Gift Shop on the Zen Den Stage. All talents, creative projects welcome. Come practice being on stage. There will be music, comedy, poetry, magic, and more. All ages and skill levels welcome. Open Mic Night happens every Friday from 6-9 pm. Call 775-691-3945.

— Improve Comedy Show inside the Black Box Theatre at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street in Carson City, 7 p.m. Join us Friday for a night of improv comedy. It is a different show every time as the BAC Improv Troupe creates shows for you right on the spot (probably because we are too lazy to actually memorize anything.) Come and see what all the fun is about and even join in. $5 suggested donation at the door. Feeling Generous? Tickets are available for next month's show by going to: https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?e=3a2c1b1b6c997a1839579...

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— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Happy Ground Hog Day, Carson City! While the prognosticating Punxsutawney Phil looks for his shadow in western Pennsylvania, our region is bracing for more Winter weather due to arrive this weekend.

Phil might speak for his neck of the woods, where he bats about .390, but I would keep an eye on our critters here to determine how much more Winter we have left.

Here's what's happening Saturday, Feb. 2:

— Annual 4-H Fabric Sale and Donation Days returns to Fuji Park in Carson City, 9 a.m. The popular 4-H Fabric and Rummage sale returns to Carson City’s Fuji Park Exhibit Hall Saturday, Feb. 2 and Sunday, Feb. 3. Shop on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday shopping hours will be 9 a.m. to noon. Visit the sale days for great bargains; with most fabric starting at a dollar per yard. Residents still have opportunities to donate unwanted, clean rummage items and fabric to 4-H for the sale. Donations will also be accepted on Feb. 2 at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, 9 a.m. to 4p.m., during set-up for the sale. All proceeds from the sale go towards the 4-H Council’s scholarship program. For more information on the sale and how you can donate, please call the Carson City Cooperative Extension office at 775-887-2252.

— Lunar Year Celebration at the Meadowood Mall in Reno on Saturday, February 2. Special guests, Freeman Karate, will be performing a multiple discipline demonstration at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Additionally, the mall will be offering sweet treats at Guest Services.

— Rain, snow, wind or shine: Carson City Downtown Business Association Monthly Wine Walk, 1-5 p.m. Stroll Downtown Carson City and enjoy wine poured from over 30 locations. This is a perfect opportunity to experience everything the downtown has to offer while participating businesses present special deals, entertainment and a variety of wines. At the end of the Wine Walk, head over to Alatte Coffee & Wine Bar, inside the Carson Nugget, for a chance to win great prizes donated by downtown businesses. Tickets come with each paid entry into the Wine Walk. Be sure to write in a selection for favorite Wine Walk stop at the bottom of each raffle ticket before turning it in. The raffle starts promptly at 5 p.m. Prices: $15 without an official DBA glass or $10 with an official DBA glass. Glasses and wrist bands can be purchased at: the Carson Nugget, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Cactus Jacks, Purple Avocado, Comma Coffee, Touched by Angels and the Brewery Arts Center.

— 50 percent off Museum Room Sale at the Charlie B Gallery, 114 West Telegraph Street in Carson City, Saturday, Feb. 2, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. To make room for the Vasefinder Ceramics Museum, I am having a rockin' 50 percent off sale for two days.

— Carson Comedy Club presents Marc Yaffee from Showtime's "Goin Native" at the Carson Nugget Saturday 8-9:30 p.m. at 507 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Hosted by the hilarious Cameron M. Shire. One of the most versatile comedians working today, Marc connects with audiences ranging from comedy club Millennials to casino showroom Baby Boomers. Relevant and relatable, Marc skewers sacred cows, dissects societal stupidities and confronts common frustrations, all while keeping his humanity and humor. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Admission is $15.

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— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Welcome to Super Bowl Sunday, Carson City! The world's largest, most watched and expensive sporting event takes place today, which is fortuitous given the stormy weather outside.

Even Carson Cassie, Carson City's endearing retention pond monster, may spend the day inside watching the game and getting ideas for her next sneak play at the pond. Pass the hot wings please!

Here's what's happening Sunday, Feb. 3:

— Muscle Power Weekly Bike Ride, 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Road in Carson City, in the south parking lot next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Ride will normally consist of two loops which are 10-15 miles long each. The ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but will usually be about a 12-16 mph pace. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes. Contact Michael Bish at mrbish11@att.net or 775-291-2068, if you have questions.

— Annual 4-H Fabric Sale and Donation Days returns to Fuji Park in Carson City, 9 a.m. The popular 4-H Fabric and Rummage sale returns to Carson City’s Fuji Park Exhibit Hall Sunday, Feb. 3. Shop from 9 a.m. to noon. Visit the sale days for great bargains; with most fabric starting at a dollar per yard. Residents still have opportunities to donate unwanted, clean rummage items and fabric to 4-H for the sale. All proceeds from the sale go towards the 4-H Council’s scholarship program. For more information on the sale and how you can donate, please call the Carson City Cooperative Extension office at 775-887-2252.

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— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Good morning, Carson City, and Happy Monday! Be careful on your commute into, out of or around the Nevada state capital this morning. Snow and ice are expected to cover the roadways, so be sure to give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination, and drive safely.

There will be a few extra motorists in Carson City starting today and for the next 120 days as the 2019 Nevada Biennial Legislative Session begins.

Here's what's happening on your Monday, Feb. 4:

— 2019 Nevada Biennial Legislature convenes for the first of its 120-day session at the Nevada Legislature, 401 S. Carson Street in Carson City.

— Deadline to submit application for Carson City Soroptimist "Live Your Dream" scholarship. Do you know a local mother, the primary source of income for herself and her dependents, who is enrolled in an undergraduate degree or vocational skills training program, and could use a bit of help? Carson City Soroptimist has $2000 cash, plus tuition scholarship funds, and no one to give it to.
Download the writable application and reference forms at www.sicarsoncity.org, complete, Save As "your name LYD" collect and email all three in one email to sicarsoncity@gmail.com. Preference given to Carson City/Carson Valley residents.

— "Home Means Nevada" photo exhibit debut at the Nevada Legislature. The Nevada Arts Council is unveiling a new traveling photo exhibition, “Home Means Nevada” that will start its journey in the hallways of the Nevada Legislature during the 2019 session. The exhibition features the works of 15 contemporary photographers, but which echoes famous photographs and artwork from the late 1800s and early 1900s that helped spur protections for many of our nation’s national parks. The exhibit highlights some of the unique treasures found on federally managed lands across the state, from bighorns to Burning Man, to the ancient rock art and petroglyphs in the Gold Butte area. The exhibition will be displayed in the Senate hallway of the Nevada Legislature, 401 S. Carson St. in Carson City. The Legislature’s 120-day session begins on Monday, Feb. 4.

— Nevada Cooperative Extension classes for landscapers and nursery workers, 9 a.m., either in person at the Washoe County Cooperative Extension Office in Reno at 4955 Energy Way, or through interactive video at the Carson City Cooperative Extension Office at 3621 Northgate Lane, Suite 12. Register online at the Green Industry Training website, www.growyourownnevada.com/horticulture-programs/green-industry-training.
For participants in Carson City, register by contacting the Carson City Cooperative Extension office at 775-887-2252.
For more information on classes or certification, contact Jenn Fisher at 775-336-0249 or fisherj@unce.unr.edu.

— Monday Democratic Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. in the banquet room of the Carson City Round Table Pizza on Retail Drive off College Pkwy. Guest speaker is Dr. Elliott Parker, economics professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. Dr. Parker's presentation, “Economic Recovery in Nevada,” will use charts and graphs to explain the impact of the Great Recession on Nevada’s economy, tracing changes in economic indicators such as housing prices, unemployment, household income and wages from 2008 to 2018.
Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these luncheons help to defer recurring expenses at Carson City's Democratic headquarters. Suggested donations of $5 or more gratefully accepted but are not required. All are welcome.
For further information contact Rich Dunn at 434-8783 or richdunn@aol.com.

— High Sierra Swing Dance Club at Carson Lanes, 4400 Snyder Avenue in Carson City, 5:30-10:30 p.m. A friendly, casual, fun night of dancing to DJ music including west coast swing, county two-step, night club and more. No partner needed. Beginner lessons 5:30 p.m., intermediate lessons 6:30 p.m., $8 each, free open dancing 7:30 to 10 p.m. For more info on this event or our club contact Idie 775-443-8870.

— Carson City Little League pizza party, 6:15-8 p.m. at the Carson City Round Table Pizza on Retail Drive off College Pkwy. If you’re looking to make a little side money this summer, Carson City Little League is in search of umpires. Everyone interested is welcome to attend. You’ll get all of the information needed to be an umpire, meet some great people and, of course, get some pizza.

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— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Good morning and happy Tuesday, Carson City! It's a snow day for Carson City school children, who will enjoy a Winter wonderland outside in several inches of the white stuff.

But the roads are no fun to drive on with solid black ice underneath the snow. Be careful on your commute today, leave early and slow down for the Winter conditions.

Here's what's happening on your Tuesday, Feb. 5:

— Carson City Pizza Factory, Silver State Gymnastics Fundraiser all day. Take your family out for a pizza tonight or have your pizza delivered! Today, Tuesday, February 5, our local Carson City Pizza Factory, 3120 U.S. Highway 50 East, will be donating 20 percent of the entire day's proceeds, and gymnasts from Silver State Gymnastics Academy will be serving customers, to help Colleen Butler, who has a brain tumor that she wants to go away!!

— Tuesday Morning Walk to Fuji Park, hosted by Muscle Powered. Come and join us for our weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking lot on the westside of the exhibit building at 601 Old Clear Creek Road. Dirt trail and some pavement. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

— Improvisational Acting for youth ages 9-14 at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street in Carson City, 5:30 p.m. Have fun with Improv! We will use games, team-building exercises and basic improvisational acting structures. No experience necessary! Students will gain confidence on stage, employ public speaking skills, think quickly on their feet and create fun scenes out of thin air. They will put on a show for their families and friends during the last class.

— Muscle Powered Tuesday evening hike at Riverview Park has been CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

ONGOING:

— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Good morning, Carson City! You are half way to the weekend on this Hump Day. More snow may be in our future, but sunshine is in the forecast today.

It will be cold with a high of only 33 degrees, so watch for those persistent icy spots on the roadways.

Here's what's happening on your Wednesday, Feb. 6:

— Ethics For Legal Professionals: Douglas-Carson Legal Professionals will hold its monthly Continuing Legal Education luncheon at Red's Old 395 Grill, 1055 S. Carson Street at 12 p.m. The topic is Ethics for the Legal Professional. There is no cost involved; lunch is optional. Reservations can be made by emailing NALSdclp@gmail.com

— Ideas On Tap: "Brain Drain." What can we do to attract and retain the best and brightest to remain in Carson City? That is the subject of tonight's discussion titled "Brain Drain" at the next "Ideas on Tap," a monthly series of interactive conversations held from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Union Eatery and Taphouse, 302 N. Carson Street in downtown Carson City. For questions or additional information please contact Mike Smith at smithm410@yahoo.com.

— West Coast Songwriters Showcase, 7 p.m. at Piper's Opera House in Virginia City. Please join us at Piper's Opera House for an intimate evening of music. This gathering will showcase various singer-songwriters and touring artists from the West Coast. Follow the Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/events/272838580072742/ for tickets. Tickets at the door will be cash only. There is limited space, so get them soon!

ONGOING:

— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

Good morning, Carson City! You are on the downhill slope toward the weekend.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors holds its first of two bimonthly meetings Thursday, while Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak visits Carson High School Career and Technical Education (CTE) students.

Parents, guardians and caregivers are encouraged to attend "Parent Night" (no students or children) at Carson Middle School, part of the #SaveTheKids program focusing on youth interactions with digital technology, the Internet and social media.

Here's what's happening on your Thursday, Feb. 7:

— Carson City Board of Supervisors bimonthly meeting, 8:30 a.m. in the Sierra Room at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street. The Board will discusss contracts, grants and appointments at this first of two February meetings. The second meeting will be on Feb. 21.

— Carson High celebrates's Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month with Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, 8:45 a.m. in Senator Square at Carson High School.

— Muscle Powered Thursday hike CANCELED.

— Sierra Lutheran Information Night at CenterPoint Church in Dayton, 100 Breakwater Drive, at 6:30 p.m. Event is designed to communicate the school’s comprehensive college preparation program, dynamic campus life opportunities, available tuition assistance, and cooperative ride-sharing solutions. Attendees will learn about the quantitative and qualitative advantages of Sierra Lutheran’s various programs, supported by local and national statistics, news and notes on the school’s many distinctive programs, and personal testimony of the school’s excellence by SLHS alumni. Additionally, Sierra Lutheran High School will provide information on how the financial aid process works, and on ride sharing opportunities. The Sierra Lutheran High School information Night is open to all families, and includes light refreshments. To reserve space, please RSVP by emailing bunderwood@slhs.com.

— #SaveTheKids Parent Night (no students or children), 7 p.m. inside the Carson Middle School Cafeteria, 1140 West King Street. Featuring social activist Collin Kartchner and educational consultant Katey McPherson, the presentation is designed to help parents, guardians and caregivers learn more about how to deal with or what to do about screen time and the negative effects of social media.

ONGOING:

— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless.
UPDATE: Thank you, Carson City, for all your donations to the homeless drive! Your generosity has been amazing! Because of the overwhelming response, we have a lot of items that are not needed at this time, so I am planning a clothing/rummage sale in the near future with all the proceeds going to the Do Drop In Homeless Center to help keep their doors open. If you have items to donate to the sale, please call me so I can arrange to get them from you. Please don't drop off any more donations to Grocery Outlet. If you would like to help with the sale, please contact me at 775-885-7639. Thanks again to all the wonderful people of Carson City!
Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.

By Ron Knecht

Rising above the persistent political turmoil and smallness of Democrats and the mainstream media, President Donald Trump Tuesday delivered a memorable State of the Union speech.

Forget the incessant whining and complaining of CNN, et al. that followed. Let’s focus on what he said.

He began by noting our “unlimited potential” as a country, and he told legislators he is ready to work with them to realize it: “We must govern not as two parties but as one nation.” So, from the start, he focused on the most important thing, especially in view of the nastiness and pettiness of politics this decade: America’s potential. And how to achieve it by working together.

Visionary and conciliatory. The ideal way to start in these troubled times.

He began by noting two great anniversaries that remind us of our unlimited potential and what we have done in the past when we worked together. First, he saluted three World War II veterans who participated in the 1944 D-Day landing in Europe to rescue the world from the fascist and socialist Axis powers. That drew a huge, enthusiastic standing ovation. Inspiring.

The second event was the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing on the moon. He introduced lunar module pilot Buzz Aldrin and promised that this year Americans will be going back to space in American rockets.

Next, he directly appealed for compromise to promote the common good and break decades of political stalemate. “Tonight, I ask you to choose to make America great.”

His main theme was a plain-spoken and clear list of specific issues and policies. He noted that, despite the problems of the last decade, we have a strong economy on which to build. Unemployment is at its lowest in 50 years, with record low figures for African, Asian and Hispanic Americans. And five million Americans lifted off food stamps in recent years. Later, he noted 58 percent of last year’s newly created jobs went to women.

He pointed to the growth-inducing tax cuts and regulatory reforms that are major achievements of his administration. He noted we have become the world’s leading producers of oil and gas and a net exporter of oil for the first time in 65 years.

“The state of the union is strong. ... Our country is vibrant.” That’s as true as we make it.

He asked senators to confirm 300 qualified needed nominees the Democrats have held in limbo.

He praised the ground-breaking criminal justice reform First Step Act the administration and congress passed by working together. He recognized two good people who benefited from it.

Then he turned to the many burdens of illegal immigration, saying providing safety and security to Americans from the minority of dangerous illegal aliens is a moral issue. He recognized the heirs of the Jerry and Sherri David of Reno, recently murdered by an illegal alien. He celebrated the legal immigrants who enrich our nation and strengthen our society and challenged congress to act on the issue in the next ten days.

Mr. Trump saluted the brave men and women of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau and promised walls and see-through steel barriers will be built where they are needed. What he rightly called a common-sense solution.

Although I have reservations about his tariff wars, he extended an olive branch to China in this regard and offered other constructive trade initiatives.

Promising efforts to lower the cost of health care and protect people with pre-existing conditions, he again reached out to the Democrats.

Recognizing the needs for real solutions in education, he promised school choice for American children. He challenged us to build a culture that cherishes and protects innocent life. He noted foreign affairs progress, especially in Venezuela. And he promised, “America will never be a socialist country.”

In the end, he returned to the D-Day heroes, noting one of them later helped liberate the Dachau concentration camp, including a survivor seated next to him. He denounced the vile poison of anti-Semitism and celebrated moving our Israel embassy to Jerusalem.

He closed by again inviting the Democrats to work in bi-partisan cooperation with Republicans and his administration so our most thrilling achievements are still ahead. Just right.

Ron Knecht has served Nevada as state controller, a higher education regent, legislator and economist.

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