Wednesday, July 26: Things to do in Carson City

Today’s the day. Archie, the Reno Aces mascot, has been entrusted to once again oversee the grand opening of the Carson City Fair at Fuji Park. The soft opening of the accompanying carnival begins at 6 p.m. with one dollar rides. It’s Miss Scarlet with the lead pipe in the Observatory as the Carson City Library hosts a super-sized game of Clue for teens. Families will enjoy Beauty and the Beast, complete with a craft, if they sign up for the Library’s movie night. See what Teddy Roosevelt has to say at Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park during tonight’s Chautauqua. If you aren’t afraid of the dark, Washoe Lake State Park invites you to come learn about scorpions, and even hunt a few down.

WEDNESDAY:

• -- Carson City Fair at Fuji Park (Exhibit Hall open 8am-9am; Grand Opening Ceremony in the Arena 3pm; Livestock Weigh-in and Check-in 6pm-7pm; Carnival $1 Ride Night 6pm-10am, sponsored by Carson City Toyota)
• -- ‘Industrial Art: Sports Edition’ Exhibit in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• -- “Environmental Perspectives” Exhibit featuring artists Scott Hinton of Reno and Paul Ford of Sonoma, CA in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• -- ART from UNR, group show of art by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• -- ‘In and Around the Great Basin: Recent Plein Air Paintings from Erik Holland’ at the Nevada Press Association inside the historic Rinckel Mansion: 102 N. Curry Street (8am-5pm)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
• -- $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• -- Sierra Chef Farm to Fork Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; an assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties)
• -- Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- CCAI Exhibit: Tahoe Clarity, solo exhibition by Dylan Silver in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• -- Food For Thought’s Free Lunch for Kids at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:30pm, weather permitting; open to ages 2-18, no adults; meals must be eaten on site)
• -- "Little Lyrics at the Dayton Library" With Miss Beth at Como Park: 250 Old Dayton Valley Road - across from Dayton Ball fields (11:15am-12:15pm; Miss Beth shares songs, instrument play, rhythm chants and movement in a relaxed setting; Temporary location during library renovation)
• -- Open House and On-Site Hiring Event at the Historian Inn: 1427 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (12pm-2pm)
• -- Big Screen Classics: National Lampoon's Vacation at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Opening Ceremony for the Carson City Fair at Fuji Park (3pm; Opening ceremony will be emceed by John Tyson, and features Archie - the Reno Aces mascot, Mayor Bob Crowell, and Carson City Supervisors riding in an antique manure spreader)
• -- Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• -- Teen Life-sized Gaming: Clue in the Carson City Library Digitorium (3pm-4pm; please register HERE)
• -- Dayton Valley Library Summer Reading Program: Solar Ovens at the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (3pm-4pm; We will use the sun's energy to heat up a tasty treat with this simple homemade solar oven; Temporary location during Library renovation)
• -- Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike Street, 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)
• -- 103.7 The River Cruise Night at the Carson Mall (5:30pm-7:30pm; Show and Shine, Contests, Trophies, Giveaways, Poker Walk; First 100 cars get a FREE Dash Plaque; Rollin Pizza Pies food truck, and beer/soda available)
• -- Family Movie Night and Craft: Beauty and the Beast at the Carson City Library (5:30pm-8pm; Supplies limited, Must register HERE; those under 9 must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• -- Tools for Adult Readers at the Carson City Library (6pm-7pm; Explore the databases and websites that will enhance your reading experience; including Novelist, the Library catalog, Goodreads and other book websites; please register HERE)
• -- CC BMX Practice Night at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; gates open 5pm, practice begins at 6pm; $3 per rider; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Live Music with Ev Musselman at the Max Casino (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Country Dance Lessons and Open Dance at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (6:30pm-10pm; Partners lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners Line at 7:15pm, Intermediate Line at 8:15pm; $5 donation)
• -- West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (Sitting quietly in meditation 6:30pm-8pm)
• -- Chautauqua: Doug Mishler as “Theodore Roosevelt” at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (6:30pm; $5, free for members and those 16 and younger; bring your own seating, dogs are not permitted)
• -- Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (6:45pm-9:30pm; call 775-883-4154 to join or for more info; opening for strings)
• -- Big Screen Classics: National Lampoon's Vacation at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- DJ Trivia Night at Westside Pour House (sign-ups at 6:30pm, game begins 7pm; bring a team)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• -- Jazz Jam hosted by Tom Stryker's Impromptu at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm)
• -- Open Mic at Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm)
• -- Scorpion Hunt at the Washoe Lake State Park Equestrian Area (8:30pm-10pm; Join park staff for a short presentation about scorpions, followed by a “hunt” for scorpions using black lights. Participants should wear sturdy, close-toed shoes (no sandals, please), and bring a flashlight and/or a black light if possible; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)