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Drizzly, dreary, cool weather that has made its mark on the Carson City area so far this month may only seem like bad tidings approaching the Ides of March. But I think Leprechuans would agree: The wetter the weather, the brighter the rainbow.

It’s not lions and tigers and bears down at Fuji Park, it’s bunnies and chickens, lambs and calves. The Carson City Fair has returned and it’s bringing all the excitement that one can expect from a down-home event.

The first significant winter storm of 2020 will be blowing into the region Thursday afternoon, bringing gusty winds, heavy snow in the Sierra and 1-2 inches of snow possible in the lower valleys.

Summer is in full blaze out there. Treat yourself to something cold at Dairy Queen; their Miracle Treat Day donates a dollar per Blizzard to the Miracle Children’s Hospitals. See what the talented kids of Strings in the Schools have been up to this summer at their free concert inside the Carson Mall.

The leaves are changing, and the sweaters are coming out for the season. Chilly days are perfect for curling up with a good book: meet a local author at the Douglas Library this evening, you never know if youll find a new favorite. Scott Tazbir has moved into the Backseat Gallery at Comma Coffee.

Good morning Carson City and happy Sunday! I hope youre all thoroughly enjoying your holiday weekend despite the weather, which looks like its going to continue through the upcoming week. Even still, weve got a ton of activities going on in town for the day, so check them out below, and remember to bring a jacket!

Dear community, please allow me to introduce (or perhaps re-introduce) myself. I am Kevin Spencer, your friendly neighborhood bibliophile and the fresh breeze at the helm of the Chaska Public

Let’s give this outdoors thing another try. Yesterday’s Jazz and beyond performances were moved indoors at the Brewery Arts Center when the rain hit, but I have more hope for today’s skies. Look for The Other Brothers Band this evening in the Comma Coffee Courtyard.

Hector Bravo, the principal of Balboa Elementary School, says seeing the kids get excited about books and reading is huge for him as an educator.

The first Monday of March should bring clearing skies and sunshine after a weekend of wild weather.