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Rise and shine, Carson City!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Cutie P.A.W.S. launches to save more cats, a mini spell jars workshop, and gold and silver heating up + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Carson City protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 In the news
Answering a rising feline need: A new nonprofit, Cutie P.A.W.S., launched on Feb. 27 to expand cat rescue and sanctuary capacity in Northern Nevada, including Carson City. It lacks a permanent facility and seeks community support — learn how you can help.
Key races take shape: Candidate filing in Carson City and statewide is underway through March 13, including nonpartisan local races and a new justice of the peace seat created after population topped 60,000 — see which seats are open.
Explore nature and history: Free ranger-led programs run through March in Carson City, including a geology hike, a bear walk, and Read with a Ranger. Activities may require registration, and an all-terrain wheelchair is available — get all the 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.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 We got your back
Slurp-worthy dinner idea: Pho Country serves steamy pho, bright herbs, and ridiculously addictive garlic noodles for weeknights, offering comfort without kitchen chaos. Keep it in the rotation when you crave something cozy, quick, and consistently tasty… the kind of bowl that warms you up and gets out of the way.
Time to restock the stash: Out of My Mindesigns stocks quilting cottons, upholstery fabrics, and custom-cut foam, plus friendly pros who know the difference between piping and hot takes. When your project reaches that “I need exactly this” moment, they’re the ones who help you locate it.
Spuds worth waking for: Whether you’re craving chicken-fried steak, flapjacks, or crispy home-style spuds, The Cracker Box delivers from-scratch comfort and easy neighborhood chatter. This cash-or-check, counter-stool classic turns weekday mornings into small victories, with plates that hit the spot and coffee that warms the room.
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 →
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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.
🚂 Whistle Stop Stories @ Nevada State Railroad Museum, Carson City | Monday (3/9) at 9:30 AM – Bring the kiddos for weekly story time with a make-and-take craft, same tale and project all week so your schedule wins for once. Kids are free, adults are ten bucks, as usual, and members stroll in gratis. Low-key, screen-free, and mercifully tidy.
🎨 Paint Night @ Bella Vita at The Creek | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:30 PM – Trade Netflix for a brush at Bella Vita at the Creek’s paint night, where Lynzie Ruecker teaches and your dinner, cocktails, and conversation come to your easel. Ages 12 and up, so the teens can judge. Reserve your canvas in advance, and bring your appetite.
🎳 Senior Monte Carlo Bowling @ Gold Dust West Bowling Center | Friday (3/13) at 10:30 AM – This weekly Monte Carlo bowling night keeps it friendly, a little lucky, and surprisingly lucrative. Seniors roll for cash prizes, bragging rights, and an excuse to wear those shoes on purpose. Expect laughs, light competition, and that one ringer who swears it’s all skill.
📚 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.
🔮 Mini Spell Jars @ Crimson Moon Intuitive Arts | Friday (3/13) at 1:00 PM – Channel your inner hedge witch and pop into Crimson Moon to make five mini spell jars, one each for protection, prosperity, return to sender, mental clarity, and physical health. They supply the magic, and a charcuterie cup, you bring $50 and two hours of curiosity.
⛰ Geology Excursion @ Prison Hill Staging Area | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Curious what you’ve been tripping over on Prison Hill? Join geologist Tom Gray and the park rangers for a two-mile amble on the new west side trail. Easy but rocky, so wear real shoes, bring water, register online, and yes, leashed dogs are welcome.
🏺 Ceramics Open Studio @ Brewery Arts Center | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Clay-curious, but not up for a full class? Swing by the open studio, pick a project or do your own, get help if you want, $50 session, clay sold at the BAC, bring tools or borrow for a $20 lab fee, and egg cartons welcome.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Carson City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 68°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 0 to 10 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 64°F – Low: 33°F – Precip: 0%
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
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