Events around Carson City for Wednesday, March 11

Heading into the middle of the work work, activities around town include a yoga class offered through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness, a midweek meditation series offered at Carson City Yoga, conversational Spanish classes at Partnership Carson City, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, a presentation of "Valiant Women of The Vote" Mix and Mingle honoring the 19th Amendment at the Governor's Mansion, Ladies Night at Bella Vita Bistro, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and much more. Read on for details.

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Here's what's happening Wednesday:

— Carson City Parks Foundation seeks nominations for Mills Park Wall of Honor Community Awards. The Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation, in conjunction with the Carson City Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Department, periodically recognizes, through their “Community Awards” deserving individuals, organizations, and businesses for outstanding contributions made to further the combined missions of the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation and the Carson City Department of Parks, Recreation, and Open Space. FCCPR seeks nominations of organizations, and businesses to be recognized in 2020. The categories for which nominations are sought are Organization of the Year, and Business of the Year. The Foundation Board is honoring the late Sandy Osheroff, former FCCPR Treasurer and Board Member as the 2020 Volunteer of the Years. Honorees will be added to the Wall of Honor located at the entrance to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park. The 2020 Community Awards ceremony will be held at the wall on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at 5:30 pm as part of National Parks Month. The public is invited to send award nominations and may do so by obtaining a nomination form by clicking on the following link: 2020 FCCPR Community Awards Nomination Form. Nomination forms may also be obtained by sending an email to the Foundation at Parks Foundation Mail (please put "Honor Wall" in the subject line). The email address is: carsoncityparksfoundation@gmail.com. Contact David Bugli at 775-883-4154, or email the Foundation, if you have any questions.

— Online auction for Carson Tahoe SPCA hosted by Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery. Daily through March 24. Artsy Fartsy Gallery is hosting an online auction in which all proceeds will benefit the Carson Tahoe SPCA.
This auction will begin March 10 and go on daily through March 24. Please feel free to drop by and see the pieces in person, but the bidding will be done online. Each piece will be posted with the starting bid daily at https://www.facebook.com/artsyfartsyartgallery/
Additional information can be found at: http://artsyfartsyartgallery.com/
Artsy Fartsy Gallery is located at 405 N. Nevada Street, Carson City NV (775) 885-2787

— Capital City Arts Initiative to present 'Impact' exhibition featuring Lake Tahoe artist Paula Chung. Daily through May 28. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Impact" by artist Paula Chung at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. The exhibition will be in the gallery through May 28, 2020. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paula Chung’s Impact works address violence on sports fields, battlefields, and the streets. Through the use of medical imagery, she illustrates how violence affects us all.

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Photo Finished 2020' exhibition. Daily. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Photo Finished 2020, at the Community Development Building, the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Nine students from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public through March 26, 2020, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The Carson High students include Jackie Garza, Ansley Griffin, Karla Herrera, Meagan Kiesow, Kayee Konze, Kailee Luschar, Vanessa Martinez, Haley Trost, and Valerie Wamsley. The artists are all students in Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photography class.

— Nevada Artists Association Judged Winter Show to run through March 27. 10 a.m. Nevada Artists Association presents the Winter Show. This is a judged show presenting a wide array of entries from Northern Nevada artists. This show runs through March 27. The Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday, except Monday. Visit http://www.nevadaartists.org to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— Open Studio Painting at the Brewery Arts Center. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work on your own paintings from subject matter you chose for yourself. The instructor will provide one on one instruction throughout the class. Students may use oil, acrylic, or watercolor paint. Dry media is also welcome. Bring your own supplies and source materials (such as photographs or drawings you wish to paint). This in an open enrollment drop in class so there is no need to enroll in advance. Classes: 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. $25 per session or $40 for the day, payment made to instructor. For more details contact the Brewery Arts Center here or by calling 883-1976.

— Yoga 4 Life with Ruth Chan offered Wednesdays through Carson Tahoe Health and Wellness. 11:30 a.m. You’ve probably heard that Yoga is good for you. Maybe you’ve even tried it and discovered that it makes you feel better. Regular practice can offer all kinds of mental and physical health benefits. Some, like improved flexibility, are clearly evident. Others, including mental clarity and stress reduction, maybe more subtle but are just as powerful. When putting together, the benefits contribute to an increased feeling of well-being. Join us every Wednesday from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at the Health & Wellness Institute, Suite 250, 1470 Medical Pkwy, Carson City. Cost: $5 per class or 10 classes for $40.

— Midweek Meditation Series offered through Carson City Yoga. 3:30 p.m. Midweek Meditation with Jenn Andrews runs for 8 weeks at a time. You can come to the full 8 week series, or just come to each class individually when you can. Wednesday Evenings 3:30-5pm through March 11. Class is at the 7th St Studio: 116 E 7th St, #4. Class is on a “pay what you can” option. No payment is required, and if you do choose to make a financial offering, it supports the time and energy of the teacher, and helps pay for the space. Come to one class, or come to all. More info at https://carsoncityyoga.com/happenings/class-descriptions/midweek-meditat...

— Ladies Night at Bella Vita Bistro. 4 to 7 p.m. Every Wednesday is Ladies Night at Bella Vita Bistro! Come on in and bring your girlfriends and try our amazing Martini of the night. 1304 South Stewart St., Carson City.

— Wine and Dine Watercolor Classes at Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino. 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Students get a reminder text each week. Drop in basis — no monthly commitment necessary. On rare occasions we meet elsewhere, students will be notified. To sign up, get a supply list or ask questions email Dana at tfa.create@gmail.com. The event is at Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino, 900 South Carson Street.

— Conversational Spanish classes offered Wednesdays at Partnership Carson City. 5 p.m. Conversational Spanish classes are being offered at Partnership Carson City, 1925 North Carson Street on Wednesdays from 5 to 6 p.m. The first class is Wednesday, March 11, 2020. These informal and fun classes are offered to beginner and intermediate Spanish students of all ages. There is no charge for these classes, but donations would be welcome. Partnership Carson City is in the shopping center on the corner of East Winnie Lane and North Carson Street, which is Frontier Plaza. All are welcome!

— Seeking Safety workshops continue Wednesdays through March. 5:30 p.m. A 12-week public workshop called Seeking Safety meet Wednesdays through March 25. Seeking Safety is an evidence-based curriculum gained at helping women develop skills to keep themselves out of unsafe relationships and avoid self-abuse of drugs or alcohol. The workshops are open to women and participants are encouraged to attend any of them. The workshops are facilitated by licensed counselors. The workshops are offered by counselors through the Community Counseling Center that received special training paid for by a grant through Carson City Health and Human Services. Workshops will be held 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesdays, in the meeting room at Salvation Army, 911 East Second Street, Carson City. For more information or to sign up, email sartccnv@gmail.com or call 775-887-2190.

— Valiant Women of The Vote Mix and Mingle. 5:30 p.m. The Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association and National Judicial College invite you to join us in celebration of the centennial anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. This is a mix-and-mingle style event catered by LA Bakery that will featuring remarks from Former Assembly Speaker Barbara Buckley, Lieutenant Governor Kate Marshall, and Judge Robin Wright. $10 minimum suggested donation collected at the door. All donations will go to The Children's Cabinet. Wednesday, March 11th, 5:30PM to 7:00PM, Nevada Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain St, Carson City.

— Country and Pop Dancing at Carson Lanes. Every Tuesday and Wednesday night with DJ Tedi Burger who will be playing all your favorite Country and Pop Tunes from 6 to 10 p.m. Both nights include Beginner Hr 6-7pm and Line or Partner Lessons at 6:30 and 7:30 with either Tedi, Dustin, Danielle, Annie, Craig or Wayne. Or, just come to relax, wine and dine with us; spectators always welcome! Lounge is adjacent to Billiards, Bowl, Arcade and 3 great restaurants. Call Tedi 775-461-6583, tediburger@gmail.com or Mitch, Bar manager. Call: 775-883-2606.

— Ev Musselman at Sasssafras Eclectic Food Joint. 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy the eclectic menu of food and drinks as well as the eclectic sounds of singer-songwriter, guitarist and entertainer, Ev Musselman on Wednesday, March 11 beginning at 6:30 p.m. Always a great time. Sassafras is nestled between the Historic Carson Hot Springs and the award-winning Shoe Tree Brewery at 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City. (775) 884-4471.

— Salsa Group Class in Downtown Carson City. 7 p.m. Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. join us to learn the popular dance of Salsa! Cost is $10 per person. Start with a warm up of the dance steps then try them with a partner. Don’t have a partner? That is ok. Singles are mixed to make sure everyone gets a chance to try dancing with a partner. If you bring a partner, you can choose to mingle in or stay or stay with your partner. Register online at Yaples Ballroom website or give us a call/text at 775-400-2952. Yaples is located at 315 North Carson Street, Carson City.