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LOCATIONS: Capitol Lawn, Carson and Musser Streets.  First Presbyterian Church, Nevada and Musser Streets. City Hall, Carson and Musser Streets.
Schedule of Events

Art Contest

History of the Trees

Other Festivities


Looking West from the Capitol Steps
Photo by Brad Horn/Nevada Appeal


HandBell Choir Practice


Our Carson Music Teachers


During a Rehearsal


At the Capitol Tree with Sgt. Randy


RELATED LINKS
Carson City, Nevada

WNCC

Nevada State Library and Archives


Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting...December 6, 2007 at 5:30 PM

Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting will be on Thursday December 6, 2007 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Festivities begin on the Capitol grounds. The State trees will be lit, Santa will give out candy canes, and the 300 voices of the Carson City 5th Grade Music Students Singing Ensemble will contribute the music. A warm feeling envelops the Capitol as families gather to hear children sing and to watch the tree and all of Carson Street spring to light. The young and young at heart all squeal with delight as Santa and his helper arrive in a decorated 1926 Model T, driven by Beau the dog.

Sixteen creative willow "reindeer" made the week of the event by local school children and Boy Scouts, under the guidance of "Willow" Bill, will be placed on the Capitol lawn and above the Capitol portico and lit with white lights. Participating schools will be listed here soon.

The Silver & Snowflakes Holiday Tree Lighting ceremony is coordinated by the Arlington Group for Carson City Redevelopment.

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Schedule Of Events

5:30 PM Carson City 5th Grade Music Students Singing Ensemble starts to sing. Carson Middle School Red Hot Bell Peppers handbell choir will accompany them.
5:30 PM Santa Arrives in a 1926 Model T Ford. He will give out candy canes.  
5:40 PM Remarks by Gov. Jim and Mrs. Dawn Gibbons
5:45 PM Tree Lighting; all of Carson Street is lit up.
5:55 PM Remarks by Carson City Mayor Marv Teixiera
6:00 PM Candlelight Procession* to City Tree at Musser & Nevada Streets (First Presbyterian Church). Songs by the BAC In Time Carolers.
6:15 PM City Tree Lighting by Mayor Teixeira.
6:30-7:00 PM City Hall Open House. Art Contest winners announced and prizes given by the Mayor. BAC In Time Carolers will sing. Refreshments will be served.

* Please bring a flashlight for the Candlelight Procession.

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Kit Carson Trail Holiday Art Contest

All students in the Carson City School District area are invited to enter the 2007 Kit Carson Trail Holiday Art Contest, sponsored by Carson City Redevelopment Authority. This year's theme is Christmas in the Old West. There will be three categories (K-3rd, 4th-6th, and 7th-12th) with three prizes in each category (1st prize is $75, 2nd prize is $50, and 3rd prize is $25).  Winners will be announced at City Hall on December 6th at 7 PM. All entries will be on display at City Hall from December 6th to 31st.

Contest Rules:

  1. Draw, paint, or create a picture of your idea of the theme in any medium on an 8½" by 11" paper, with or without a border (any border should be included in the 8½ x 11 space.)
  2. Student's Name, Grade, and Teacher must be on the front of the drawing. Teacher's phone number should be on the back.
  3. Each student may enter only once.
  4. Entries must be turned in to Karen at the Superintendent's Office, 1402 West King Street and must be received by 3 PM on November 16th. 

All pictures will be returned to the Superintendent's Office the week of January 2nd. If you have any questions, please call us at 887-1294 or email maxine.ag@sbcglobal.net

Download the Art Contest Flyer

Good Luck and Happy Holidays!

Advertising for the Kit Carson Trail Holiday Art Contest is sponsored by:

Carson City Redevelopment Authority

(Click a sponsor to go directly to their web site.)

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History of the Trees

Both State Trees are part of Nevada history. The original State Christmas tree was planted in 1876 by George Washington Gale Ferris, the father of the inventor of the Ferris Wheel, as part of the first major landscaping project at the Capitol.

In 1937 the Carson City 20-30 Club requested the State Board of Control "to authorize the electric lighting of the fir tree in the Capitol Square for the Christmas season." This continued until the energy crisis of 1972.

This magnificent tree, a 95 foot tall Colorado Blue Spruce, was planted in 1876 by George Washington Gale Ferris, whose son would later invent the Ferris Wheel. This and other tiny saplings were planted by Ferris as part of the first major landscaping project around the Capitol. The tree, with 750 lights, was then re-lighted in 1988 by former Governor Richard Bryan and also in 1989 by Governor Bob Miller.

A new tree was planted in 1999 by Mrs. Dema Guinn, along with one on the Mansion grounds, to help replace the 1876 tree which is nearing the end of its natural lifespan.

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Other Festivities and Activities

NEW UPDATE! The Nevada State Library and Archives is holding their 4th annual Festival of Trees and Silent Auction from November 26 to December 6, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Fully decorated trees of all sizes, wreaths and other holiday craft items are held for silent auction throughout the event. Bidding ends at 5:00 PM sharp on the last day! Visit www.nevadaculture.org to bid and for more information.

NEW UPDATE! Also at the Library and Archives, visit the Christmas Craft Show & Vendor Blender. ONE DAY ONLY - Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Various vendors will have their wares on display in the lobby of the Nevada State Library and Archives. This is the perfect opportunity to see all the silent auction items, and get started on your Christmas shopping too! PLUS - Pictures with Santa from 10AM – 1AM.

Download the Library and Archives Flyer

 

NEW UPDATE! Western Nevada College (WNC) Holiday Concert is on Tuesday, Dec 11th at 7:00 PM, at Sarah Winnemucca Hall on the Carson City Campus of WNC.  Hear the melodious sounds of the WNC Concert Choir for FREE. Refreshments available. Call Stephanie at 445-4249 for info.

NEW UPDATE! The Victorian Home Christmas Tour on Sunday, Dec 9th, from Noon to 5 PM. Ten historic homes, including some never seen before, will be open with historical characters, holiday decorations, and refreshments. It is a self-drive tour. Each ticket shows a map to the open houses.  Tickets are $20 adults; $15 seniors and students. Call 882-1805 for info.



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