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Good morning, Carson City! In today’s edition: Community survey with a $50 prize, a railway tax shift to street repairs, a hammock sound bath, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Shaping community programs together: Carson City residents are being asked to take a survey to guide UNR Extension priorities, from children’s opportunities to wildfire preparedness and workforce training, with a chance to win $50 — see how priorities are set.
Revenue repurposing on the table: Carson City Supervisors will discuss redirecting a decades-old V&T Railway sales tax to neighborhood street maintenance at their first 2026 meeting, potentially shifting millions annually and freeing unneeded bond reserves — get all the details.
Allocations highlight community priorities: Carson City Board of Supervisors voted to distribute over $360,000 in grants to nonprofits providing pediatric dental care, transportation, and more, including the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada — see the funding breakdown.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
Post-holiday disposal tips: Carson City is picking up Christmas trees curbside at no extra cost on your regular trash day through Jan. 16. Cut trees taller than 6 feet into sections no longer than 6 feet, and remove all decorations, lights, and bases. Drop off is also available at designated sites. See drop-off and pickup details.
Fresh-air rally spot: Swap screen time for dinks at Mills Park Pickleball Courts. Friendly pickup play, ample courts, and easy rotations make it simple to jump in, see familiar faces, and snag sneaky cardio. Perfect for a quick after-work reset any day this week.
Indoor energy-burn, sorted: Whether Nevada’s weather is mood-swinging or cabin fever’s creeping in, Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada delivers play-based exhibits, storytime, and an open art studio. Plenty of space to build, tinker, and pretend while you catch a breather and they happily burn energy.
Thinning hair? Same: I’ve been shedding a lot, and recently noticed my ponytail feeling thinner. After way too much panic-Googling, I discovered Keranique’s hair regrowth system. Everything with them is surprisingly easy: no quizzes, no pills, no choosing between dozens of products. Just grab the kit and follow the instructions. The best part? It’s $75 off right now, you’ll get three free gifts, AND you’ll get your money back if you don’t love the results.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧵 My Toddler is Sewing! @ Art Building | Tuesday (1/6) at 3:00 PM – Think your tiny human can only mash iPad buttons? This Carson City class swaps screens for a foam sewing card, a colorful shoelace, and some surprisingly zen fine motor practice. They learn basics, patience, and why sewing matters, so you retire from emergency button triage.
🚆 Behind the Rails Lecture Series @ Nevada State Railroad Museum | Thursday (1/8) at 6:30 PM – All aboard for second Thursdays, when railroad pros pull back the curtain on the iron horse at the Behind the Rails lecture series. Expect real stories, zero fluff, and some nerdery. Admission is $10 for adults, members, and children 17 and under are free.
😂 Ynot?! Live Comedy Sketch Show @ 315 Spokane St | Thursday (1/8) at 7:00 PM – Think you’re ready for your close-up, laugh track and all? Ynot?! is back with episode two, fresh sketches, and a few tricks they swear are legal. Be the live studio audience this town deserves, then brag about discovering them before the tour.
❄ Midwinter Magic Holiday Party @ Tamarack Casino | Friday (1/9) at 6:00 PM – RBA’s Midwinter Magic party is gathering Reno’s professionals for a festive mingle that earns its name. Fifty bucks gets you food, a drink ticket, entertainment, and a room full of handshakes that won’t feel like LinkedIn. Dress like you own at least one snow shovel.
🍷 Adult Paint & Sip: Leave the Candle Burning @ Brewery Arts Center | South Building | Painting Studio | Friday (1/9) at 6:30 PM – Treat yourself to a grown-ups-only paint and sip with Debbie Corona, where you follow along, chat, and somehow leave with an acrylic painting of a candle you will actually display. Two complimentary drinks, all materials included, and yes, use the 2nd St entrance.
🧘 Hammock Sound Bath Meditation @ Bliss Holistic Center | Friday (1/9) at 6:30 PM – Whether you roll your eyes at wellness trends or have a favorite singing bowl, this hammock sound bath at Bliss is the sweet spot. You cocoon, Wyatt handles the waves, and your brain finally finds the off switch. It is rest, without the guilt.
📖 Two Pines Alumni Reading @ University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Bookish night at Two Pines means alumni from the Low-Residency MFA are reading brand-new work, the good stuff they didn’t workshop to death. Expect sharp prose, a poem or two, and that smug, satisfied glow of supporting local arts. Drinks encouraged, shushing optional.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Carson City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 47°F – Low: 27°F – Precip: 47%
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 47°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 7%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
This house is wild
Cul-de-sac location on the westside backs directly to Carson City Open Space, with miles of trails right out the gate. Comfortable, clean interiors pair with a kitchen featuring newer appliances and a breakfast bar. Concrete tile crowns the main roof, and the carport has composition shingles. Out back, a greenhouse invites gardening, gear tinkering, and shoulder-season starts.
The unfinished basement spans 840 square feet per county records, with a 3/4 bathroom and rows of storage cabinets. It works as a workshop, studio, or gear room with room to grow. The exterior could use a little love, and the pricing reflects the project friendly opportunity.
Take a peek inside →
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