Good morning, Carson City.

The annual Polar Express Train Ride by Virginia & Truckee Railway returns to Carson City Eastgate Depot from November 14 to December 23—families and friends will board a historic diesel train to enjoy a fully staged journey with festive music, costumed characters, and a North Pole stop—while each child receives a silver sleigh bell.

The Carson City Board of Supervisors will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the community center to review a request to abandon a public easement on North Lompa Ranch that will help realign a future extension of North Lompa Lane to the Airport Road/Butti Way intersection—residents have raised concerns about waterway impacts on another pending request. Supervisors will also examine an HR report that shows an increase of 10 full-time jobs since FY24 and consider a $55,000 contract for courthouse renovation preconstruction services.

Real estate professional Jim Valentine from RE/MAX Gold Carson Valley explains that licensed agents protect buyers and sellers by providing crucial details about property conditions—such as water quality and septic history—to reduce legal and financial risks.

He advises clients to ensure their agent meets professional standards and communicates effectively.

Sierra Lutheran High School football improved to a 4-0 record with a 35-0 shutout win over Coleville—now the Falcons will switch to 11-man play for their final four games and test the new formation on Saturday at Carson High School against Loyalton at 7 p.m.

Sierra Lutheran High School football finished an eight-man season with a 4 win record and will switch to 11-man play for its final four games—its first test is set for Saturday at Carson High School with a 7 p.m. kickoff against Loyalton.

Kaboom-Con 2025

6 PM – 5 PM — Carson City Community Center — Cost varying — Dive into a vibrant celebration of comics, movies, and games.

Carson City Aviation Festival 2025

4-9 p.m. — 2600 College Parkway, Carson City, NV — Free entry — Soar into an unforgettable celebration of aviation, innovation, and community spirit.

Wild Night: A Van Morrison Tribute

7:30-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Tickets available — Experience the soulful tunes of Van Morrison performed by a world-class tribute band.

106th Annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Town of Genoa — Free entry — Celebrate over a century of arts, crafts, food, and the famous candy maker tradition in a bustling community atmosphere.

World Championship Outhouse Races

12-4 p.m. — ATM (Visitors Center) — Free entry — Experience a quirky toilet race with costumed teams racing down C Street for the latrine title.

Los Straitjackets Live in Carson City

7-10 p.m. — Nashville Social Club Carson City — Call for pricing — Experience the masked masters of instrumental rock with 30+ years of raw riffs and vibrant grooves.

Lions Run

8-11 a.m. — Empire Ranch Golf Course and Event Venue — Registration fee applies — Participate in a fun-filled race with options for everyone, including a unique 0.0 None Run.