Things to do on Tuesday: Books, bikes, trivia and trails

Carson City is in the midst of the NEA’s Big Read, with True Grit by Charles Portis at the designated book. Julie Buntin’s tome, ‘Marlena: A Novel,’ is the chosen Nevada Reads book, and Nevada Humanities has brought the author here for a discussion and reading. Find Ms. Buntin at the Nevada State Library and Archives at lunchtime or hear her thoughts at the Minden Library this evening. Keep an eye to the skies if you’re interested in today’s Muscle Powered hikes; they will walk on the indoor track at the Multi-purpose Athletic Center if it’s rainy.

TUESDAY, May 15: Things to do in Carson City

• Bike to Work Week
• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc -This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals
• — Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or email KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)
• — “Vistas and Viewpoints” exhibit featuring multi-media works by NAC Visual Arts Fellow Bobbie Ann Howell in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — Muscle Powered Morning Walk: Sonoma Park - Meet at 1003 Sonoma Street, corner of Sonoma and Fremont Street (9am-10am; Some elevation involved on pavement and dirt; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; in case of wet weather meet at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Story Time Adventures: Fun on the Farm at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher 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)
• — $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Twosday at the Westside Pour House (11am-10pm; $2 tacos, chips with salsa, and beer specials)
• — Lunchtime Author Talk with Julie Buntin at the Nevada State Library and Archives, in the Second Floor Meeting Area: 100 N. Stewart Ave. (12pm-1pm; free and open to all, bring your own lunch; Julie Buntin is the author of ‘Marlena: A Novel’, which focuses on themes of belonging, poverty, coming-of-age, and the national opioid epidemic; Marlena is the 2018 pick for Nevada Reads—a statewide, public book club; sponsored by Nevada Humanities)
• — Live Music with CW and Dr. Spitmore at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• — Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• — Family Game Night at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (4pm-9pm; kids 10 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée; family friendly games in dining room, adults only games in the Sage Lounge)
• — First of the Season: MindenFest Farmers Market on Esmeralda Street in Downtown Minden (4pm-8pm; fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, local meat, and live music)
• — Sun Mountain Meditation Group at Sierra Foot and Ankle: 2350 S. Carson St., #4 – corner of Rhodes and S. Curry St. (4:30pm-5:15pm, please arrive a little early; Learn the basics of meditation practice with Angela Sullivan; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• — Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go to http://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
• — Muscle Powered Evening Hike: V&T Trail - Meet at Long Ranch Park, corner of Longview Way and Bristol Place (5:30pm-7:30pm; 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet, and usually on single track trail with 1½ hours or more duration; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; water and sturdy closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
• — Foster Parent Information Night at the Carson City Library (5pm-7pm; Special guest speaker, Nikki Barthelmess; Information presented includes: Info about DCFS and CASA, education on how to become a Foster Parent, why Carson City foster youth need your help, and discussion about how you can help; Hosted by Nevada Division of Child and Family Services)
• — Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride - Meet at the Foothill Trailhead parking area, off Winnie Lane – AKA Pooh’s Corner (5:30pm, Weather Permitting; Trail-capable bike and Helmet Required; All ages/ experience levels welcome, but participants must have a mountain bike, as these rides are on trail and involve a fair amount of climbing, some trail obstacles like rocks, and loose, sandy conditions; Sponsored by Muscle Powered)
• — Author Talk with Julie Buntin at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (5:30pm; Julie Buntin is the author of ‘Marlena: A Novel’, which focuses on themes of belonging, poverty, coming-of-age, and the national opioid epidemic; Marlena is the 2018 pick for Nevada Reads—a statewide, public book club; sponsored by Nevada Humanities)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; 7:30pm Upper Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance Lesson; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
• — Open Mic Night at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (6pm-9pm)
• — Coloring Night at the Carson City Library - meet at the tables near the Nevada collection (6pm-7pm; Join us once a month to relax through coloring. We will provide coloring pages and materials, but feel free to bring your own. All coloring levels welcome; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times, You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Live Music with the Roem Baur Duo in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:30pm; singers, high-school age and above, are welcome without audition and without fees; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 for more information)
• — Celebrity BINGO at Westside Pour House (6:30pm-7:30pm; A different host each week; $5 buy in, first bingo of each round gets a prize and first black out of each round gets the pot; food and drink specials)
• — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm; Taco Tuesday specials)
• — Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; all ages, but some material is PG-13; one to six players per team)
• — DJ Trivia Tuesdays at the Fox Brewpub (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
• — Candlelight Yin Yoga with Alison at the Luv ‘N Light Studio inside Sierra Acupuncture and Healing Arts: 512 N. Division St (7pm; suggested donation $12; Great for stress relief and recovery from injuries and surgeries - no yoga experience is necessary)