Thursday happenings in Carson City and beyond

There is more hot and smoky in store for the day, including a very real threat of thunderstorms. You may want to stick to indoor activities when the air quality is low like this. The Capital City Community Band has a free concert and ice cream social scheduled for this afternoon at the First United Methodist Church. All are welcome, and it’s hard to argue with ice cream on a day like this. If you are looking to start your own business, but still some legal guidance, you’ll find the ‘Lunch-n-Learn’ workshop at the Adams Hub extremely helpful. Adele’s is embracing the summer with their Music on the Veranda series. Enjoy the Rowan Brothers, award-winning food, and a libation with friends; just remember, seating is first come.

THURSDAY, July 19: Things to do in Carson City

• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Clear Creek, Upper trail to new lookout section - Meet in the Hwy 50 Park n Ride to carpool to the starting point on Golf Course Road (8am-9:30am - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; These hikes are 2-4 miles with an approximate duration of 1½ hours, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Hike duration does not include travel time if we carpool to the trailhead; Water and closed-toe shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — ‘The Wind Calls,’ art exhibition by UNR students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D work featuring 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984 in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — READing Paws Summer Edition: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10:30am-12pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library)
• — Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Lunch-n-Learn: Legal Considerations for Starting Your Business in the Studio at Adams Hub for Innovation: 177 W Proctor St (12pm-12:45pm; free - bring your own lunch, no refreshments/beverages provided; Interested in starting a business? Join us for our first "lunch-n-learn" of the summer; Nevada Legal Services will review different legal considerations in starting your own business; There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — The Art of Pam Black: Reception and Meet and Greet at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (4pm-7pm; Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and light appetizers; Join us in celebrating the newest series of artwork by local artist Pam Black. She will be on hand to meet the community and discuss her art)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Gypsy Caravan at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (4pm-8pm; bohemian chic theme)
• — Third Thursday Wine Walk in the downtown Gardnerville Main Street District – register at Big Daddy’s Bike Ski and Board or at Town of Gardnerville office (4:30pm-7:30pm; $15 to participate plus $5 for reusable ‘Forever’ wine glass)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — Cruise Night hosted by Wing Stop: 3965 S. Carson St. (5pm-8pm; All cars, trucks, and spectators are welcome )
• — Music on the Veranda: The Rowan Brothers at the Café at Adele’s: 1112 N. Carson St. (5:30pm-8:30pm; seating first come; no cover)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — CASI: Carson Animal Shelter Initiative’s Monthly Meeting at the Carson City Humane Society: 549 Airport Rd (5:30pm-7pm; all welcome; call 775-671-2413 if you have any questions; NEW MEETING DAY- CASI now meets the third Thursday of the month)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club is now the Cap City Passport Rotary Club (there is no longer a weekly meeting; the club will now meet the second Thursday of the month only; for more information on the new Rotary Passport Club contact Jeff Fine at 775-315-6758)
• — Capital City Community Band’s Annual Summer Concert and Ice Cream Social at the First United Methodist Church: 400 W. King Street (6pm; free admission, but donations to the band are always appreciated)
• — Teen Game Night at the Carson City Library (6pm-7:30pm; Join us for a Game Night featuring Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, and board games or you can also bring your own; Register HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4239398 ; must be aged 13-17)
• — Live Music with Ev Musselman at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Annual Celebrity Waiter Luau at David Walley's Hot Springs Resort in Genoa (6pm-9pm; $50 per person, seating limited; Tickets available at Minden FISH Thrift Store; call 775-783-3474 for more information; Benefit for FISH – Friends in Service Helping)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (men drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Live Music featuring Just Us in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Tempo and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live painting, live mixes, great cocktails)
• — Throwback Thursday with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; different featured drink and theme each week)