Don’t run around in circles: here’s what’s going on this Pi Day

March 14, or 3.14, is jokingly referred to as ‘Pi Day’ because of its resemblance to the mathematical constant. The Tahoe Mountain Milers host a fun run every year to celebrate. If you can run 3.14 miles in a time closest to 31.4 minutes, the bragging rights, and a delicious pie, will be yours. Spaghetti is on the menu at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion where the Nurses of Western Nevada College are hosting a fundraiser. Learn more about the new Arts and Culture Director, Mark Salinas, as he takes to the podium in tonight’s Nevada Neighbors presentation hosted by the Capital City Arts Initiative. If you’re looking for a new career, the Job Fair in the Carson City Community Center will put you in touch with a multitude of local companies looking to expand their workforce.

WEDNESDAY, 14: Things to do on Pi Day

• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — ART from WNC, featuring student artists from Western Nevada College in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Fundraiser at the Carson City Pizza Factory (11am-9pm) AND at Firehouse Subs (10:30am-9pm) a portion of the day’s proceeds Cathy Atchian and Shane Quilling's family
• — The Metropolitan Opera Encore: Semiramide at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (1pm; $20)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Quiet Man (1952) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Job Fair in the Carson City Community Center Gymnasium (2pm-4pm; 1:30pm early admission for Veterans/People with disabilities or special needs; Job Seekers should bring an updated resume, dress to be interviewed, and be prepared to complete applications; For more information contact Skylar DePedro at 775-445-4402 or skylar.depedro@wnc.edu ; sponsored by Western Nevada College and Carson City Health and Human Services)
• — Homework and Craft Workshop at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (2pm-4:30pm; Join Dayton Library and Healthy Communities Coalition every Wednesday for help with your homework and fun crafts that revolve around S.T.E.M)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — Fundraiser at the Pizza Factory in Dayton (3pm-9pm; a portion of sales will be donated to Dayton High School; valid on dine-in, carry-out, or delivery)
• — Pi Day: Build A Raspberry Pi Pixel Pet in the Carson City Library (4pm-6pm; Celebrate Pi Day by eating pie and animating your very own Raspberry Pi Pixel Pet, must be 10 or older to participate; Registration Required HERE; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (on hiatus until summer)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion (5pm-7pm; $10, $5 kids; benefit for the National Student Nurses Association chapter of Western Nevada)
• — Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (5pm-8pm; live music, food, and drink specials)
• — Nevada Neighbors Lecture Series: "Choices, Chances and Changes," illustrated talk by Mark Salinas at The Union: 302 N. Carson St. (NEW LOCATION/NEW TIME: informal reception 5:30pm-6pm, lecture at 6pm; free to attend, no tickets required; sponsored by the Capital City Arts Initiative)
• — Entrepreneurs Assembly Startup Incubator Roundtable at the Adams Hub for Innovation: 111 West Proctor (5:30pm-8:30pm; Each Roundtable event is facilitated by experienced mentors and provides entrepreneurs an opportunity to discuss their key challenges with their peers and other founders. Entrepreneurs leave with marching orders for advancing their business; For more information visit www.ea-nv.org )
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Fee; must be 21)
• — Live Music with Bill Wharton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Annual Pi Day Fun Run at Riverview Park: East end of Fifth Street at Marsh Road (6:14pm; This is a free and fun event for all ages, leashed dogs welcome; Come out for an easy, flatish 3.14 mile course. The closest to finish the race in 31:41 wins a PIE; The catch? You cannot use any timing devices; dress appropriately for the weather and bring extra layers for the after-party; sponsored by the Tahoe Mountain Milers Running Club)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — The Metropolitan Opera Encore: Semiramide at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (6:30pm; $20)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Quiet Man (1952) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (7pm; Current openings are for strings, especially violas and basses, and for horns. Musicians who are interested in joining should contact the Symphony at 775-883-4154)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Open Mic and Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; all ages)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Blue Martini at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; featuring Latisha Lewis on vocals)
• — Karaoke with Miller’s Entertainment at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)