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Good morning, Carson City! In today’s edition: Sales tax shake-up, Pride Month rebrand, drag brunch with the Twampsons, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Debate over local funding priorities: Carson City supervisors are set to decide whether to keep V&T sales tax and redirect it to local roads after bonds were paid off Dec. 1, plus commission appointments — see what’s on the agenda.
Explore nature and history: Carson City Park Rangers offer free programs like Read with a Ranger, Winter Wonderland Patrol, and Daytime Galaxy Talk. Registration is required and weather or staffing could cancel events — get all the details.
Community celebrations get a refresh: Brewery Arts Center’s director outlines 2026 plans, including a shift to Pride Month with a Nevada Pride rebrand, expanded Tamale Festival activities, and the Vendor Row addition — read the full story.
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.
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Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
Treats for every taste: Sugar Fix Candy Co. in north Carson City opened Dec. 27 between Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint and Shoe Tree Brewing Co. It features 128 bins of gummy bulk, 18 of chocolate, and treats like Lester’s Fixins soda, Australian licorice, and Bubs Swedish candy. Read the full story.
Burrito upgrade, unlocked: When the lunch rut hits, aim your cravings at Villa Basque Cafe. The Basque Burrito and Pete’s chorizo deliver serious comfort without a nap. It’s a hearty, locals-first bite that makes afternoons oddly productive and mornings feel like they started ten minutes early.
Hands-on science fix: At the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada, interactive exhibits blend art and science, with weekly theme tables, storytime, toddler sessions, and a drop-in art studio. When after-school wiggles hit, this spot is an easy yes… let curiosity and a little glitter take over.
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 weekend
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❄ 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.
🍽 Foodies + New Friends: Charity Edition @ Restaurant of the Week | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Skip the same-old reservation and join a roaming feast where mingling is easy, seconds are expected, and your tab boosts a local cause. You eat well, you meet people, you feel virtuous, all while giving neighborhood spots some love.
❄ Snowflower @ Adams Hub | Saturday (1/10) at 10:00 AM – This Zentangle workshop turns one tangle into Snowflower, a snowflake-meets-bloom with layered petals, crisp symmetry, and blue shimmer. Kit included, no glitter, no craft-store scramble, but you’ll need a Zentangle Beginner class with a CZT. A Tangled Sisters original, $48.
💄 Drag Brunch @ The Par – by Parlay 6 Brewing Co | Saturday (1/10) at 12:30 PM – Think your eggs Benedict has seen it all? The Twampsons prove otherwise at Reno’s favorite drag brunch, with delicious bites, bottomless mimosas, and more sass than a Midtown parking dispute. Dress for selfies, tip generously, and let brunch get fabulous.
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📻 Carson City report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 36°F – Low: 17°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 36. North wind around 10 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 0 to 10 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 40°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 40. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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