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Hey Carson City, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Black bear walk, leprechauns and libations fundraiser, and worm farming talk + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Removing barriers to opportunity: Carson High School held a ribbon cutting for a career closet offering students professional clothing for interviews. The mayor led the ceremony, with the closet available throughout the school year — read the full story.

Practical guidance for all growers: Carson City Master Gardeners will start the free Garden Talk series March 11 at 5:30 p.m., featuring worm farming at the Foreman‑Roberts House Carriage House — get all the event details.

Irish flavors for a cause: Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada will host its Leprechauns and Libations fundraiser on March 12. Expect corned beef and cabbage. Proceeds support poverty assistance, and donations accepted through March 23 — get all the event details.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Create custom mirrors with transfers
• Make a copper Tree of Life pendant
• Discover black bears on guided walk

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Sandwich upgrade, unlocked: When midday hunger hits, Paul Schat’s Bakery serves deli sandwiches on just-baked bread, with rotating soups and pastry morale boosters. Easy to make part of your week, it’s quick, local, and tasty enough to make those afternoon meetings feel a little more doable.

Neighborhood nature fix: When you need sun, shade, and room to roam without leaving town, Mills Park delivers with a skate park, grassy sprawl, creekside strolls, and a tiny train when it’s running. Bring a friend, toss a frisbee, and feel your shoulders drop.

Toy run, solved: For last-minute birthdays, rainy-day sanity, or plain nostalgia, Village Toys stocks classic-meets-clever finds that make kids light up and grown-ups linger. With puzzles, science kits, plush, and plenty of LEGO, it’s a reliable happiness reset in Incline Village.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

🎲 Board Game weekly meetup @ 3 Arrows Games | Wednesday (3/11) at 5:00 PM – Game night around here means less small talk, more strategy, and the kind of friendly scheming you secretly enjoy. This weekly meetup is free and friendly, perfect for learning something new or reviving a favorite, with patient explainers and just enough bragging rights.

📚 Read with a Ranger @ Carson City Library | Friday (3/13) at 10:30 AM – Second Friday means story time with the Park Rangers at the Carson City Library, no hiking boots required. Bring the kids, or grandkids, to read about birds, squawk a little, and learn a lot. No signup needed, and yes, grownups stay with the flock.

🏫 Boarding School: Root @ 3 Arrows Games | Sunday (3/15) at 3:00 PM – Give Netflix a rest and conquer the forest in Root with cats, birds, and one sketchy raccoon, all taught to you so the rulebook stays closed. It’s free, refreshingly social, and spots are limited, so message to sign up, claim yours, and enjoy no homework.

🥦 The Power of Nutrition Talk @ Carson City Senior Center | Tuesday (3/17) at 2:00 PM – Think you’ve got healthy eating handled, or are you still calling coffee and a muffin “balanced”? Join registered dietitian Laura Deverse for a free, no-nonsense chat on nutrients for strength and independence, smarter meal planning, and tackling sneaky nutrition hurdles. Leave confident, not judged.

☘ Plastic Paddy @ Brewery Arts Center Exhibition Hall | Tuesday (3/17) at 6:00 PM – If your St. Patrick’s Day vibe is more fiddle than frat, catch live Celtic from Plastic Paddy in the Exhibition Hall. It’s a free show with a proper bar, and Irish bites from The Bus Boy, so celebrate like an adult who knows better.

✂ Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting @ The Beachin’ Hair Cove | Tuesday (3/24) at 5:00 PM – Give Carson City beach vibes, no sunscreen required. Swing by The Beachin’ Hair Cove for a grand opening and ribbon cutting with delightfully oversized scissors. Tour the coastal-inspired salon, snap a pic, and toast a space built on confidence, connection, and great hair.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Carson City report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 64°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 1%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 0 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 68°F – Low: 37°F – Precip: 0%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 0 to 5 mph.

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