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Shop local, Support Carson City this holiday season

While there are many shoppers who opt to shop online during the holiday season, why not spend your money closer to home? There are dozens of shops in Carson City with all of your gifting needs! Here are just a few gift shops, artisans and more who would love the chance to help you fill those stockings this winter.

The Purple Avocado is a shop with “Gifts of an Extraordinary Nature”. Located in a historic 1863 westside home, the Purple Avocado has it all: handmade ornaments, unique jewelry, kitchen accessories, and more! Stop by and see for yourself at 904 N. Curry Street, open everyday from Thanksgiving to Christmas!

Greenhouse Garden Center has an ever-changing selection of unique gifts and decorations sure to bring back holiday memories. Stroll among dozens of theme-decorated trees to find that perfect nostalgic ornament. Stop by 2450 South Curry Street to explore the holiday gift shop today.

Nevada Gift Shop is proof you can never go wrong with a gift that screams “Battle Born”. Find dozens of Nevada-themed gifts from local artisans, including t-shirts and sweatshirts, holiday turkey brine, Silver State jewelry, Nevada board games, and much more! Be sure to drop in for a visit to pick up gifts for those Nevada lovers in your life at 1013 S. Carson Street.

A to Zen Gifts and Thrifts has anything you could think of for the vintage lovers in your life. Retro toys? Check. Vintage records? Check. Vintage movie memorabilia? Check. Art, custom furniture, books, and more? You guessed it, check. Head down to 1803 N. Carson Street today to find a gift today!

Midtown Marketplace is your one stop shop to choose from dozens of local artisans and vendors all in one convenient location! Find handmade gifts, refurbished furniture, vintage ornaments, and so much more. Stop by 104 Corbett St. today to shop for your whole family and knock your holiday shopping out in one afternoon.

Due Sorella or Two Sisters is a cozy gift shop in historic westside Carson City with treasures tucked in every nook and cranny within this beautifully converted home. During the holiday season, find everything from vintage decorations, homemade ornaments, home decor, cozy blankets, and much more. Located at 202 N. Curry St., you won’t want to skip this local gift shop during your holiday shopping spree.

Rice Street Tattoo is the perfect place to shop for those in your life with an appreciation for tattoo themed artwork, home decor, clothing, and, of course - tattoos themselves! Gift cards are available for those who are seeking to carry their artwork right on their skin. Stop by this locally-owned shop at 113 Rice St. today.

Chamber of Commerce Gift Shop has a variety of gifts made by local artisans, featuring handmade pottery, sculptures made from metal, sandstone, wood, Nevada home decor, and much more. It is located at 1900 South Carson St. next to the Railroad Museum.

Crimson Moon is the place to find your zen, offering everything from crystals, to tarot cards, New Age books, mystical souvenirs, and much more! It is located inside the Carson Mall at 1301 S. Carson St.
Kaleidoscope is a unique marketplace located in Historic Downtown Carson City, containing over a dozen booths and vendors featuring antiques, vintage wares, shabby chic and western decor, candles, jewelry, and more. While strolling downtown, stop by for a visit at 210 S. Carson St.

This is an excerpt from the 2022 Carson City Holiday Guide, available Dec. 2 at the Silver and Snowflakes tree lighting, Homestead Holidays, and throughout the capitol city!

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Carson High School proudly celebrated the graduation of 483 seniors during the 2024 Commencement Ceremonies held Saturday, June 1, 2024. The event, which took place at the Carson High Football Field, was a momentous occasion for the students, their families and the entire Carson High community.

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June's Carson City Connections story theme is "A funny thing happened..." The magic of humor in our lives and relationships. Join us for a few laughs with Robert and Maria. Both share in the love of humor and laughter. For them it's serious business — a means of expressing and coping with all of life's many challenges.There is no better medicine than the tears of laughter.

Fire crews and managers are already preparing for fire season. Despite two years of average to above-average precipitation, USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Fire Director, Jaime Gamboa, knows just how quickly wildfire season can take off.

Optum, a leading health solution and care delivery organization, brings its Mobile Medical Center known as "Medicine on the Move" to Carson City this Tuesday and Wednesday.

Discover Andean Music with Kantu Inka during a series of three weekly lessons at the Carson City Senior Center.

UPDATE: The fire is controlled and extinguished, per WildCAD. No further extension to wildland, according to Eastern Sierra Fire & Ice, a fire and weather watch page.
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A large fire has been reported and spotted on the wildland fire cameras in Lyon County as of Friday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m. the smoke plume was first reported near Speedway and 95A in Lyon County.

The next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting takes place Thursday, June 6 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Crowell Board Room of the Community Center, located at 851 E. William Street.

Experience Carson City's only farmers market, open every Saturday—rain or shine—from June 8 to September 28, 2024, at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park.

Feeding Pets of the Homeless, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing food and veterinary care to pets of homeless individuals, is proud to announce a momentous occasion in its history. Sierra Veterinary Hospital, located in Carson City, has been honored as the first and oldest Donation Site in the country by Feeding Pets of the Homeless.

Grand Opening Alert! As many of you have noticed, there has been a new trail slowly working its way up from the 5th St. Prison Hill trail up towards the North Loop.

Join the Lake Tahoe Historical Society for the 3rd annual Western Days on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum complex. Entry and activities are free.

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Ms. Filiatraut was reported missing by her family, who reported her last known location to be in Lyon County on March 21, 2024.

Get ready to raise your glass and start dancing when Sierra Roc takes the stage at the Capital City Brewfest. The Brewfest takes place Saturday, June 22nd in Downtown Carson City.

More than two dozen brewers and several food trucks will line Curry Street at McFadden Plaza from 3:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sierra Roc will perform on the Plaza’s stage.

Senior coupons have arrived! Nevada RSVP has received senior coupons for the farmers market.

There was the grandest of grand openings on May 29th at the newly relocated Carson Antiques and Collectibles Mall. The mayor, two supervisors, Carson City Chamber officials, and many others came to tour the new store (once Grocery Outlet) located at 1831 N. Carson Street where there is plenty of parking.

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Carson County 4-H would like to invite you to Summer Camp!

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Carson City School Board Trustees heard an update regarding the districts Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) program, and how it is working to help students achieve goals on social/emotional, academic, and behavioral levels.

Three fourth year students from Carson High School won the Nevada Day poster competition and were recognized by the Nevada Day, Inc. board Thursday morning.

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As the tradition goes, the senior class at Carson High School changes C-Hill annually to reflect the year's graduating class. Congratulations Class of 2024.

Nevada Humane Society, Carson City branch Pet of the Week is Godfrey, one of our longest-term dogs, who has been with us since August 2023. This energetic boy thrives on his walks and relishes any chance to stretch his legs and run around.

Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol Division has identified a Silver Springs, Nev., man who died in a crash last month at the intersection of US95A and US-50 in Lyon County.

CLARIFICATION: The original version of this story mentioned Southwest Gas. Southwest Gas is not involved in the rate applications. The gas portion covers NV Energy's gas customers in the Reno-Sparks area.
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NV Energy electric and gas customers in Northern Nevada may see hikes of an average of $9.84 per month in electric and $4.75 a month in natural gas coming soon.

YERINGTON – Lyon County Clerk Treasurer Staci Lindberg, by and through Lyon County District Attorney Stephen B. Rye, filed a court action in the Third Judicial District Court on Thursday, May 23, 2024 seeking authorization to allow the Lyon County Clerk to:

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