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Rise and shine, Carson City!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: USPS hiring event, DMV 24/7 kiosk, and Ghost in the Shell + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Nevada drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 In the news
Work that keeps towns connected: USPS will host a Carson City hiring event later this month to recruit rural mail carriers across Northern Nevada, offering $21.89 per hour and flexible, fast-paced work serving outlying communities — see event and job details.
Recognizing community standouts: Carson City Local Favorites voting is open, with more than 700 reader nominations naming hundreds of residents, businesses, and organizations. Voting closes March 21 across Carson City — get all the details.
Streamlined services for residents: The Nevada DMV moved its DMV Now kiosk outside the Carson City office, giving residents 24/7 access to self-service transactions. All kiosk services are available without entering the building — read the full story.
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.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? American Hartford has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Glow, games, repeat: Feeling cooped up? Gold Dust West Bowling Center and Arcade is the easy antidote—open lanes, glow-bowl vibes, and enough button‑mashing to justify one more round with friends or the kids. Make it a midweek pick‑me‑up and trade doomscrolling for high scores and a semi‑respectable hook.
Give old tech purpose: That computer haunting your closet? With ComputerCorps, it gets responsibly recycled or refurbished, kept out of landfills, and redirected to local families, schools, and nonprofits. They also offer practical tech training and volunteer roles, so you can sharpen skills and do some good this week.
No more dashboard drama: Whether it’s an overdue oil change, a mystery dash light, brakes that squeal louder than the neighbor’s leaf blower, or bigger under-the-hood trouble, Performance Auto Care covers it all with straight talk and solid work, keeping your Carson City errands and 395 commutes on track this week.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
Six figures you can’t spend: Most homeowners over 50 have spent years dutifully paying their mortgage, assuming the only time it’ll pay off is when they sell. I thought the same thing until I discovered you can tap into the equity you’ve earned whenever you want (without leaving your home). Overdue for a new roof? Want to build your dream bathroom? There are two ways to turn equity into usable cash →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Our favorite events this week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
☘ 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.
🐬 Dolphins Dine & Donate @ Carson City | Wednesday (3/18) at 11:00 AM – Head to the Carson City Applebee’s and let your mozzarella sticks pull double duty for the Bordewich Bray Dolphins. Dine in, say Dining to Donate, show the flyer, or order to-go with code DOINGOOD, then bask in the glow of guilt-free Bourbon Street Chicken.
📜 Estate Planning @ Brewery Arts Center | Wednesday (3/18) at 1:00 PM – Nothing says midweek self-care like locking down your legacy for free. This one-day Carson City workshop, led by Steve E. Tackes, covers the estate planning basics, so more goes to your people, less to probate, and no heirs wrestle over the boat.
🏥 Medicare Orientation @ Carson City Community Center | Thursday (3/19) at 5:30 PM – Think you’ve got Medicare figured out, or just nodding along at backyard barbecues around here? This free Medicare orientation cuts through jargon, answers questions, and keeps the sales pitch at the door. Get the facts, then get back to your weekend.
🌳 Tree of Life Pendant Class @ Brewery Arts Center | Friday (3/20) at 5:00 PM – Trade doomscrolling for a glass of wine and a Tree of Life pendant that won’t end up in the junk drawer. Jewelry artist Kym Maehl guides you through copper wire, semi-precious stones, some experience helps, but not required. Shiny or antiqued finish, your call.
🚙 Jeep Run and Wheeling over C Hill @ Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar | Saturday (3/21) at 10:00 AM – Swap your loop for a jeep run to Carson City, where the trail rating is a 2, and the reward is Scoups ice cream. We’ll roll up and over C Hill, nothing gnarly, just views and waffle cones. Kids, dogs, and your sweet tooth welcome.
⛰ Hike @ Riverview Park | Saturday (3/21) at 11:00 AM – Meeting at the Korean War Memorial lot, we’re taking an easy, level, family-friendly 3-mile stroll. Bring water and the dog on a leash, your knees will thank you. No agenda, just fresh air, unhurried chat, and neighbors becoming friends, so invite one.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Carson City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 82°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 0 to 5 mph.
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