Small Business Saturday, Feast with a Hero, Santa Photos and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, Nov. 29

Happy Saturday Carson City! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Are you ready to supportive our local community with Small Business Saturday? In addition, there are a metric ton of events going on in our region throughout the weekend, so check below to see what’s going on!

Saturday, November 30
— Support Local by Shopping Small in Carson City on Small Business Saturday. Click the link to support businesses around Carson City and Carson Valley on Saturday. All you early birds out there can start your Small Business Saturday holiday shopping at Laxalt Plaza, adjacent to the Carson Nugget from 9am-10am where you will be greeted with free coffee and donuts to fuel your day. The first 100 guests will also receive $10 in Downtown Dollars to be spent at participating local shops.

— Carson City's Holiday with a Hero fundraiser brings 'Feast with a Hero' to Slot World (all day). Heading into its 16th year of giving Carson City school children living without permanent homes a Christmas for themselves and their family, Holiday with a Hero is upon us and so is the need for the community's financial support.

— Small Business Saturday at Artsy Fartsy Gallery. 9 a.m. at 405 N. Nevada St. Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery as we celebrate small businesses around our Carson City area. Discounts will be the word of the day. There will be a give-a-way for the first 10 people through the doors. The wine room will be open with goodies and refreshments for your enjoyment.

— Foundation Raffling off UNR vs. UNLV Gift Package. The University of Nevada, Reno battles University of Nevada, Las Vegas for the Fremont Cannon Saturday, Nov. 30, and the Nevada Builders Foundation is raffling off a gift package filled with UNR goodies and more. Tickets are $20 for five entries and can be purchased at under the events tab.

— Photos with Santa to Benefit The Carson City Greenhouse Project. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Santa will be appearing at St. Nick's Village, located at Casino Fandango between the Sky Bridge and Galaxy Theater, each Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

— V&T Candy Cane Express. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Virginia and Truckee Depot, 166 F St. in Virginia City. If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.

— Guided Tours of the Nevada State Capitol. Two separate tours will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Saturday in Carson City. Tours typically take an hour and include both the exterior of the building, nearby memorials as well as the interior of the building. Tours are available for up to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The building includes numerous historic artifacts that range from portraits of past Nevada governors to sculptures to historical items showcased during Nevada’s Sesquicentennial celebration.

— Telegraph Square sign to be unveiled Saturday. 11 a.m. at Telegraph Square. On Saturday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m. at Telegraph Square join the Downtown 2020 Group as we celebrate the unveiling of the new sign with Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and meet participating business owners.

— Guided walks of historic Genoa. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Mormon Station Park. Mormon Station is located in the heart of the Genoa National Historic District, which encompasses over 25 structures and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Join a park interpreter for a guided walk throughout a portion of the historic district this fall! During the approximately one-mile round trip walk, we will discuss the significance of the structures located along the route, previous owners of the properties, and notable events that occurred there. There is no charge to attend these programs.

— Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson Street.. The Ogres of Ogres-Holm introduce you to clay in this 6-week open start class, including open studio time, is designed to get you started. It’s a great way to relax on a Saturday afternoon. $175 for 6 week session or $45 drop ins.

— Lego Club at the Carson City Library. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop Street. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

— DeBug Computer to host pictures with Santa to benefit non-profit Between Horses and Humans. 3 to 6 p.m. at 1817 N. Stewart St. DeBug Computer is hosting its annual Photos with Santa event on Saturday, Nov. 30, between 3 and 6 p.m. at its Carson City location, 1817 N. Stewart Street #30.Keith Barham, president and co-owner of DeBug Computer, said this is the seventh year the company has hosted the event, and each year, all proceeds are donated to an area non-profit.

— Santa's Christmas Magic Photo Shoot hosted by CottenSeed Company. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus and CottonSeed Company knows him! Santa will be here November 30th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Santa has many Boys and Girls to visit before Christmas so his time is precious.

— Polar Express Train Rides Friday through Sunday. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the V&T Eastgate Depot. 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Take a ride through the Polar Express! During the holiday season characters, entertainment and Santa bring the Polar Express story to life. With hot chocolate, cookies and a souvenir silver sleigh bell to remember the journey this is a must! The one-hour long rides are fun for the whole family. VIP parlor car tickets are also available.

— Live music at Glen Eagles Restaurant. 6:30 to 9 p.m. at 3700 N. Carson St. Enjoy live music that is sure to make you get up and dance every Wednesday through Saturday starting at 6:30 to 9 p.m.

— Pinkerton Ballet Theatre's 31st season of The Nutcracker Ballet. 7 p.m. the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Are you dreaming of a faraway place where snowflakes, bonbons and sugarplum fairies come to life? Pinkerton Ballet Theatre is pleased to present the 31st Anniversary of The Nutcracker Ballet featuring a live orchestra Thanksgiving weekend at the Carson City Community Center.

— Carson Comedy Club presents standup stylings of Joby Saad. 8 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. This Friday and Saturday, Nov. 29-30, the Carson Comedy Club in Carson City welcomes standup Joby Saad, star of "Casino Boss" to the capital city stage.

Sunday, December 1
— Muscle Powered Sunday morning bike ride. 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City, NV 89701, in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City!

— V&T Candy Cane Express. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Virginia and Truckee Depot, 166 F St. in Virginia City. If the kiddies and grandma have been good all year (okay, most of the year)… add a little magic to the season and come on out to Virginia City to ride the V&T Candy Cane Express. Steeped in holiday spirit, this whimsical train has become a local tradition for families of all ages.

— Nevada Raider Nation returns this Sunday. 1:25 p.m. at Jimmy G’s, 301 N. Carson St. Nevada Raider Nation - Carson City Chapter will host an Oakland Raiders vs Kansas City Chiefs game watch beginning at 1:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, at Jimmy G's, 301 N. Carson St. in Carson City. In addition to the game, the Chapter will hold a silent auction for Raiders merchandise.

— Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City. The month-long event will be held at 86 S. C Street. This December will have you Believing Again with three-weekends of events and a month-long celebration for the entire family surrounded by a historic Victorian setting. Festivities include a parade, concerts, tours, A Comstock Christmas Carole original production, Father Christmas, carriage rides, Christmas trains, letters to Santa, a Christmas Challenge town-wide activity, a shopping spree worth $1,000 and much more.

— Pinkerton Ballet Theatre's 31st season of The Nutcracker Ballet. 2 to 4 p.m. the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Are you dreaming of a faraway place where snowflakes, bonbons and sugarplum fairies come to life? Pinkerton Ballet Theatre is pleased to present the 31st Anniversary of The Nutcracker Ballet featuring a live orchestra Thanksgiving weekend at the Carson City Community Center.

— First United Methodist Church to present Bella Voce Winter Concert. 3 p.m. at 400 W. King St. How many songs can a choir sing about snow? Quite a few, considering the metaphorical gold mine that is snow! It is the blanket the Earth pulls over herself as she slumbers, hushed and still. It hides the uneven and flawed places of the ground, it ushers in the holiday; we play in it. It is the beginning or the ending of life, depending on the composer.

— Polar Express Train Rides Friday through Sunday. 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the V&T Eastgate Depot. 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Take a ride through the Polar Express! During the holiday season characters, entertainment and Santa bring the Polar Express story to life. With hot chocolate, cookies and a souvenir silver sleigh bell to remember the journey this is a must! The one-hour long rides are fun for the whole family. VIP parlor car tickets are also available.

ONGOING or UPCOMING EVENTS
— Carson City, Lyon and Douglas Toys for Tots hotline to open Dec. 3. The Carson City region's Toys for Tots program is ready to serve families in need this holiday season. Hotlines open Dec. 3 and run to Dec. 20, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contributions of toys may be made in 125 locations in Carson City, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties. The link to find drop off locations or to donate: https://carson-city-nv.toysfortots.org. The Hotline numbers available beginning Dec. 3 are: ENGLISH SPEAKING: (775) 799-0918
SPANISH SPEAKING: (775) 799-0877. Please, no calls before Tuesday, December 3.

— The Twelve Days of Christmas: Thanking our Carson City community for shopping local. Shop local at participating businesses and receive a drawing ticket! This is our way of thanking the community for shopping local. Participating stores are: Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, Due Sorella (fondly known as Two Sisters), Kaleidoscope, Mom & Pops Diner, The Purple Avocado, Morley's Books, Postal Annex, Rustically Devine, Touched by Angels home and garden gift shop, Gather, The Bike Smith,Carson Jewelry & Loan, Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar and a special gift given by My Dream Photography. Click on the hyperlink and then click the flier for details.

— Carson City's Vitalant is hosting a 'Food & Toy Drive' through Dec. 22 to benefit local charities. Carson City's Vitalant, located at 256 E Winnie Ln, is hosting a food drive and gift drive now through Dec. 22 to benefit Northern Nevada Dream Center and the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Nevada. Gifts can be any age range so long as they are unwrapped. Food items include unexpired canned foods or meats, non-perishable boxed foods, peanut butter, etc. For a complete list of most needed items please email gwagner@vitalant.org. Drop off items at Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, 256 Winnie Lane at the following days and times: Saturday - Sunday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

— Carson City area food drive happening now to Dec. 21 to benefit Food For Thought. Krisha Caraway with Valley Realty and Management is hosting a food drive to benefit Food For Thought in Carson City. The food drive runs now through Dec. 21 and items can be dropped off between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to her office in Valley Realty and Management located at 302 E William Street.
Or you can call, text her at 775-400-6650 to schedule a pick up and she will come to you.
Established in 2007, Food for Thought was founded on the goal to feed hungry children on the weekend so they can return to school Monday ready to learn. Each Friday, Food for Thought provides a healthy bag of food to hungry children in Carson City, and parts of Douglas County, allowing these children to eat on the weekends and to arrive at school on Monday nourished and ready to learn. Items that are most beneficial to be accepted are:
— 2.05 oz. Easy Mac and Cheese Cup
— 7.5 oz. Beef Raviolis Cans/Cups
— 7.5 oz. SpaghettiO’s Cans/Cups
— 7 oz. Spaghetti and Meatballs Cans/Cups
— Granola Bars
— Individual Cereal Boxes or Cups
— 7 oz. Beefaroni Cans/Cups
— Individual 4 oz. Fruit Cups
— Individual 4 oz. Veggie Cups (found at Walmart)
— Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers
— Gallon-sized Plastic Ziplock Bags
Note: All items must be single serve size. For more information on Food For Thought please go to: http://nvfoodforthought.org/ For more information on Krisha Caraway, please go to: www.nvhomedreams.com.

— Postal Annex Carson City is a Toys for Tots Drop Off Location. Postal Annex is excited to be a drop off location for Toys for Tots! Please bring donations to our store between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 20. Postal Annex is located at 3827 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV. Behind Buffalo wild wings and in front of the Raley's in Eagle Station. If any questions, feel free to call us at 775-350-7576. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

— Carson City Farmers Insurance District Office is a Toys for Tots Drop Off Location. Farmers Insurance District Office is pleased to once again be a drop off location for Toys for Tots. Please bring the donations to our office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. through December 15th. Our office is located at 311 West Washington Street, Ste B, Carson City (corner of Washington and Division). If questions feel free to call us at 434-0545.

— Ron Wood Family Resource Center looking for volunteers during the Holidays. Ron Wood Family Resource Center is gearing up for the holidays. We are looking for volunteers to help distribute food for our children and families in need. If you can spare a couple of hours or more during the week, please call Ron Wood Family Resource Center at (775) 884-2269 or stop by our office at 2621 Northgate Lane No. 62 in Carson City. There is no better gift than giving to those less fortunate.

— Urgent Care hosts food drive for the Dayton area. With Thanksgiving around the corner, Dayton Urgent Care will be collecting non-perishable items for local families. Item such as boxed stuffing, gravy, canned veggies, boxed desserts, boxed potatoes, canned yams, canned soups and soup mix. In the past years we have had such a great turn out with our other drives. The Dayton community has come together and has done such a great job helping out the kids and their families. Dayton Urgent Care would like to thank the Dayton community for all of their help in times of need. For the past few years we have been working with a great person by the name of Terri Gahr. Terri makes sure that all of the items that we collect get to the families that need them. We collect items year round, we always have our collection bin in the lobby so anyone at any time can drop items off. Food items can dropped off at Dayton Urgent Care, 901 Medical Center Drive, Dayton, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to help out we also collect items such as school supplies, coats, shoes, clothes and personal hygiene items. When it comes to shoes and clothes we look for items that can be used by kids K-12 grade. We will be having our Angel tree as well again this year. The tree will be going up in November. As always thank you for your help.

— Carson City family keeps Tiffani and Bailee's annual Sealed Toy Drive alive in memory. Now through Dec. 2. Tiffani Barber was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer on Dec. 8, 2012. For those who did not know Tiffani, all she ever wanted to do was help people. She carried water and snacks in her car to give to the homeless and people less fortunate than her. It came as no surprise to the people closest to her, when the social worker assigned to her case to Tiffani's hospital room and asked what she needed, Tiffani replied with, "How can I help?"
After much discussion, she found out that Lucile Packard Children's Hospital was in grave need of sealed toys for the children who have no immune system and have to brand new toys. They couldn't even leave their Hospital room. Tiffani got busy and called her sister, Bailee, to put out boxes all over Carson City to collect toys, while Tiffani got busy spreading the word on social media from her hospital bed. Tiffani had one wish: It was to please keep this Toy Drive going after she passed. That's exactly what her sister Bailee and her family have done. The Toy Drive is now underway, beginning Nov. 1, 2019 and comes to an end on Dec. 2, 2019. Please help us, help these kids! For more information or questions, contact Brad Barber at 775-721-5941. Click on the hyperlink above and scroll down for a list of toy drop off locations in Carson City, Douglas County and Reno areas.

— Carson City Santa Events Roundup for 2019: How, when and where you can find Old St. Nick. While it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy. Go here for the 2019 Santa Claus Roundup in Carson City. Email editor@carsonnow.org if you have a Santa related event and wish to put it on the list.