Thursday, March 10: Things to do in Carson City

Ready to ‘Give where you live’? Nevada’s Big Give online fundraising drive is today, so pick your favorite local non-profit and pledge $10 or more dollars to get them on their way. The WNC Foundation will be throwing a party at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget with drink specials and more if they’re the one you choose. Learn a little about our majestic mountain views at the Douglas County Historical Society’s Second Thursday lecture. Spice up your life with Bachata lessons at El Charro Avita, and dance the night away. Take a gander at the list for all of today’s options.
THURSDAY:

• Nevada’s Big Give: 24 hours of online local nonprofit giving (12am-11:59pm; go here for more information and to participate)
• Last Day to RSVP for the March 16 Leisure Hour Club Dinner Meeting with speaker Tobin Rupert (If you would like to attend this event, please call Dorothy Link at 775-885-2542)
• ’For Detail View’ by artist Jeff Hantman at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• ’Pinhole Properties’ exhibit by artist Nancy Raven at the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• Nate Clark's exhibition ‘Leeway’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Emily Cervi and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• ’Panorama: Selections from the Nevada Arts Council’s Artist Fellowship Program’ at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
• Winter Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat–Young Eagles fundraiser at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome; $6 -Hamburgers and Hot Dogs with all the fixings, Chili, Baked Beans, BBQ chips, Potato Salad, Choice of Desserts and Coffee)
• Family Storytime in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium)
• Blood Drive at H&R Block: 3853 S. Carson St (11:30am-3:30pm; To make an appointment or for questions call 1-800-696-4484)
• Live Music with In Stride at Comma Coffee (12pm)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
• Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all draft beers)
• Muscle Powered Conditioning Hike: Centennial Park - Meet in the parking lot behind the baseball fields, past Eagle Valley Golf Course Club House. (3pm; this is a walk along the river into Brunswick Canyon; Bring a hiking stick if you have one and water. Cancelled if rain, sleet, or blizzard)
• WNC Foundation March Mixer and Big Give Party at Alatte Coffee and Wine inside the Carson Nugget (4pm-7pm; Come meet the new Foundation Director, Niki Gladys. Find out more about Nevada's Big Give, Make an online donation during the event for drink deals and a chance to win prizes, including tickets to the opening night of WNC's next musical)
• Turn up the Music Young American Workshop at the Community Center (Check-in/Registration 3:30-4pm, 4pm start, bring packed dinner; $69 includes t-shirt and three day event for kids ages 5-18. Singing, dancing, fun; more info and registration online http://www.youngamericans.org/index.php/turn-up-the-music-2/ or call 775-267-4446)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Firkin and Fox OR the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets also available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through June 30)
• National Boys and Girls Club Week: S.T.E.M. Up at the Boys and Girls Club: 70 Russell (4pm-8pm; Ever wondered what if feels like to be a scientist or an engineer? Take part in science experiments and engineering challenges to find out)
• Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: Botanical Impressions, Claudia Knous’ fiber arts exhibition in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Free Bingo at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; four rounds with prizes; one free card, additional card per drink purchased)
• Salsa/Bachata Dance Lessons with Tiffany Alm at El Charro Avita (Group Lesson 6pm-7pm, dance practice 7pm-8pm; $10 or $80 for 10 classes)
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Live Music with Jackie Dauz at at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (6pm-9pm)
• Carson City Pop Warner Sign-ups at Pizza Factory on Hwy 50 E (6pm-8pm)
• Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lectures: ‘Which one is Job’s Peak Anyhow? You might be Surprised!’ with Allen Biaggi at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 7pm start; $3)
• Live Music with Cedric Williams and Jack Clifton at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Nevada Division of the Pony Express Association meeting at Grandma Hattie's (7pm; all welcome)
• Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; free, donations appreciated)
• Live Music with the Voodoo Cowboys at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Title IX and Equality in Education Panel with area school Superintendents in Marlette Hall: Rm 100 of the Cedar Building at Western Nevada College (7pm; sponsored by the AAUW)
• Line Dancing Night at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (7pm; free lessons)
• Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (7pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Gold Hill Lecture Series: Spirits of the Comstock with Debbie Bender of Bats in the Belfry Ghost Tours at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 4pm-8pm, Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111)