Tuesday, July 21: Things to do in Carson City

Looking for some fun? Swing dance lessons for beginners are at El Charro’s. Line Dance lessons are just around the corner at Carson Lanes if you prefer. Meet author Jack Harpster at the Carson City Library. He’ll have copies of his book ‘Lumber Baron of the Comstock Lode: The Life and Times Duane L. Bliss’ for signing after a power point presentation. Enjoy a night at Living the Good Life; they have just started doing a karaoke night every other Tuesday. Feed your inner artist at Lake Tahoe Brewing Company. Art Bar Reno is hosting a painting party there tonight.

TUESDAY:

• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (7:45am sign in, 8am-10am; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Coffee and Legislative Briefing with Senator Ben Kieckhefer and Assemblyman P.K. O'Neill in the Silver Oak Executive Conference Center (8am; $5)
• Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Historical West Side – meet in front of the Nevada State Museum (8am-9am)
• Parking Passes for the Nevada State Fair go on sale at the Carson City Treasurer’s Office in City Hall (8am-5pm; $20 for all four days; limited passes on a first come, first served basis)
• Discounted passes for the Nevada State Fair Carnival for sale at the Carson Visitor Bureau ($20 for an all-day ride pass; available until July 29; $30 at the fair)
• Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E Proctor Street (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)

‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.’ Lance Armstrong said those words 46 years ago as he took the first steps on the moon. I’d tell you to spend some time moon-gazing tonight, but the clouds may not give you a good glimpse of the little sliver that will be up there. You may want to celebrate Robin Williams’ birthday instead; any of his movies will make for a good rainy day distraction, and don’t forget the popcorn and milk duds. It’s National Junk Food Day.

• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Bowling Special: $1 per person per game at Carson Lanes (9am-4pm)
• ‘Christmas in July’ Food Drive at Browsers Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm; receive a free Christmas book of your choice and a coupon for $1 off with donation)
• Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; included with admission)
• Summer Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $11.95)
• $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• Mindenfest Farmers Market on Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (4pm-8pm)
• Wine Night at Kristopher’s Café: 939 Mica Dr. #20, Indian Hills (4pm-8:30pm; ½ off wine, dine in only)
• CCAI Exhibit: Tow’ring High, by artist Deon Reynolds in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
• Ladies Night at Bella Fiore Wines (5pm-8pm)
• Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $5)
• Two-for Tuesday at Kim Lee's Sushi (5pm-closing; buy one, get one beer and saki)
• Bike Night at the Spoke Bar and Grill

Summer days are perfect for a walk in the park, or among any one of Carson City’s many paths. There is the Parks and Recreation easy walk in the morning, or the Muscle Powered Conditioning hike in the afternoon. These happen every Tuesday and the location always varies, so you get the chance to explore various trails in our valley. Get your swing on at Eagle Valley Golf Course. It’s Ladies night, so you get some instruction, a few holes, and refreshment. Kids will want to take advantage of the One Putt Jr. classes at Silver Oak Golf Course every Tuesday and Thursday.

• Ladies Night at Eagle Valley Golf Course (5pm; $20 includes mini lesson, 3 holes, apps & drink)
• One Putt Jr. Academy at Silver Oak Golf Course (5:15pm sign in, 5:30pm-7:30pm; $40 per class or $200 for six classes: includes Green Fees, Pull Cart, Golf Clubs, Gatorade; space limited, ages 7-12)
• Open 4D Barrel Races at Washoe Valley Ranch and Rockin LJ Arena: 3185 Lakeshore, Washoe Valley (5:30pm Times only; 7pm Races)
• Muscle Powered Conditioning Hike: Mexican Ditch Trail -Meet in the parking area of Moffat Open Space on Hells Bells Road (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• Special Olympics Softball Practice at Carson High School (5:30pm-7:30pm)
• Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (6pm-7pm; $8)
• CASI (Carson Animal Shelter Initiative) Meeting in the Ormsby Room of the Sheriff’s Office (6pm)
• Country Line Dance at Carson Lane’s Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
• Reading and Book-signing with Author Jack Harpster ‘Lumber Baron of the Comstock Lode: The Life and Times Duane L. Bliss’ at the Carson City Library Digitorium (6:30pm)
• Eat, Drink, and Paint hosted by Reno Art Bar at the Lake Tahoe Brewing Co. (6:30pm; $35)
• Karaoke night at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (7pm)