First day of Autumn: Fall in for events around Carson City Saturday, Sept. 22

Mother Nature and Father Time often don't agree here in Northern Nevada. While the calendar marks today as the official start to Fall, the weather still feels like summer.

Enjoy summer's stubborn hold on the region this weekend around Mills Park, where the second annual Carson City Community Garage Sale takes place at the Carson City Community Center. Or, stop by the Carson City Aquatic Facility for the annual CASI Pooch Plunge Pool Party fundraiser.

Check out some indoor activities, too, with free admission to the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada and Smithsonian Museum Day at the Nevada State Museum.

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This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available. Here’s what’s happening:

— Nevada Department of Public Safety Hiring Event at the Regional Public Safety Training Center in Reno, 5190 Spectrum Blvd., starting at 7:30 a.m. Contact Kara Carmonne at 775-684-4475 or kcarmonne@dps.state.nv.us to reserve a spot. First 30 candidates to pass physical fitness testing will be interviewed on site.

— Pre-service foster parent training Sept. 21-23 in Fallon. 8 a.m. In rural Nevada, many teens and children need a safe, temporary living situation, so Nevada Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) is inviting the community to learn about becoming a foster caregiver by attending pre-service foster parent training, Friday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Banner Churchill Community Hospital, Lake and Tahoe Rooms, 801 E. Williams Avenue in Fallon. The training is open to the public, though registration is required. For more information or to register for DCFS’s pre-service foster parent training in Fallon, please call Lori Nichols at 888-423-2659 or email lnichols@dcfs.nv.gov.

— Youth Theatre of Carson City's annual Huge Yard Sale, 200 SW Ormsby Blvd, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

— Carson High School annual Junior Cheer Camp, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Senator Square, Carson High School, 1111 N. Saliman Road in Carson City. Cost: $35 per participant; no cost for special needs children.

— Third and Curry Farmer's Market, parking lot between Second and Third Streets along Curry, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.carsonfarmersmarket.com for more information.

— 14th annual Smithsonian Museum Day at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

— CASI Pooch Plunge Pool Party fundraiser at the Carson City Aquatic Facility, 841 N. Roop Street in Carson City. Small dogs and three-legged canines from 9-10 a.m. Pool is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for dogs of all sizes. Cost is $10 for the first dog, and $6 for each additional. Call 775-671-2413, email: ccanimals@friendsofcasi.org or visit www.friendsofcasi.org for more information.

— Cottonwood wrapping at East Silver Saddle Ranch for National Public Lands Day, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Contact Chelsea Kincheloe at ckincheloe@carson.org or call 775-283-7711 for more information.

— Northern Nevada’s UNITE for Bleeding Disorders Walk and 5K Run at Bartley Ranch Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the event starts at 10 a.m. Participants may also register online at http://bit.ly/RenoUniteWalk.

— Second annual Carson City Community Garage Sale, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the east parking lot of the the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street in Carson City. Cost is $10 for a shop space. Call 775-283-7430 or email mdiaz@carson.org to register. Visit www.carson.org/shop for more information.

— Organic u-pick apples at The Apple Basket, 7425 Franktown Road in Washoe Valley, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday until the apples are gone. Four organic varieties: Braeburn, Cameo, Gala and Golden Delicious.

— Comstock Water History Tour at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join a park ranger on a guided tour through the backcountry of Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park. Please be prepared for a day of driving through the backcountry, and some short hikes as we stop along the way.
Vehicles are provided. Bring lunch, water, sturdy boots and sunscreen, and dress for the weather. Reservations are required and participation is limited to the first 12 people. Sign up by calling 775-749-5980 or emailing spooner.ranger@gmail.com.
Parking is on the street in Lakeview Estates, 4400 Hobart Road in Carson City, at the end of Hobart Rd.

— Beginner's Pickleball Clinic at Carson City MAC, 1860 Russell Way in Carson City, 9:30 a.m. Equipment provided. MAC drop-in fee applies: $4 for adults and $3 for seniors and youth. Call 775-887-2339 for more information.

— Free Admission Day at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, sponsored by U.S. Bank, offering visitors a number of hands-on activities, including, musical instruments, a jungle gym and numerous interactive games, as well as engage in art activities and science learning opportunities. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 775-884-2226, email info@cmnn.org or visit www.cmnn.org for more information.

— Second annual Skate and Scooter Competition at Mills Park Skate Park, hosted by The Wheel House, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Freestyle competition where participants will receive three 40 second runs to put together their best lines and biggest tricks. After each run, participants will be judged by experienced skating pros from the Wheelhouse and the winner of each category will receive a prize! Categories are divided by beginner, intermediate, and advanced for skateboarding and scootering. Cost $7, Best Trick Competition $3.

— Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day Fall: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day to help improve watershed habitats around Lake Tahoe. What to wear and bring: sturdy boots, clothes that are comfortable and can get dirty and sunglasses. Bring a reusable water bottle and leather work gloves if you have them. Email events@keeptahoeblue.org or call 530-541-5388 for more information.

— Golf Fundraiser for Smithwick Family at Empire Ranch Golf Course. Four-man scramble, hole-in-one, prizes, etc.

— Functional Funky Teapots with Rich McGregor, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carson City Art Gallery and Pottery, 110 South Curry Street. Learn to transform slabs of clay into sculptural functional teapots. The class runs Saturdays for four weeks beginning Sept. 8 through Sept. 29.

— Guided book walk at Davis Creek Park day use area, 25 Davis Cree Road in Washoe Valley. Family-friendly 0.7-mile walk starts at 11 a.m. and follows a book written by local fourth-graders.

— Family Health and Safety Fair, 1-4 p.m. in Center Court of Meadowood Mall and outside in the parking lot next to JC Penney, Reno.

— Fall Exhibition and Art Reception with Shaun Griffin, Pedro Gomez and Artisan Gallery artists, 1-4 p.m. at St. Mary's Art Center, 55 N. R Street in Virginia City.

— Reno Video Game Symphony 2018 Fall Season, Call for Musicians. Open rehearsals held at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Church Fine Arts building, room 112. Rehearsal times are 4 and 6 p.m. No fee to participate in open rehearsals. Visit www.rvgs.org or email sym@rvgs.org for more information.

— Sierra Music Society's Saloon Festival: An Enchanted Evening, with P’Opera!-Pop to Opera soloists, delectable small bites, wonderful wines, and fun from 5 to 8 p.m. at Christel Hinckley home, Southwest Reno. Cost is $75. Seating is limited. Call 775-233-5105 or visit www.poperanv.org to make reservations and for more information.

— Ducks Unlimited dinner at Dayton Valley Country Club, 5-10 p.m., 101 Palmer Drive in Dayton. Cost is $70 per person or $100 per couple. Corporate tables for $750. Greenwing members $35. Call 775-450-6969 or email codeone13@gmail.com for reservations. Visit www.ducks.org/Nevada/events for more information.

— Live music with Bill Wharton inside David Walley's 1862 Saloon, 2001 Foothill Road in Genoa, from 5 to 9 p.m.

— Bingo Night at Dayton Senior Center, 320 Old Dayton Valley Road, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Entrance fee is $10 and includes two cards. Doors open at 5:30 and bingo starts at 6 p.m. There will be additional cards available for purchase as well as a raffle and refreshments. Prizes include gift certificates and baskets from local businesses. All proceeds raised benefit the Dayton Senior Center and the programs it offers to seniors in the area! Call 775-246-6210 for more information.

ONGOING

— The Wind Calls includes work by Mahedi Anjuman, Nicki Bracco, Mark Combs, Teal Francis, Hannah Huntley, Gwaylon Leaf, Frances Melhop, Ally Messer, and Carla Miller. The artists used a wide variety of art media including mixed media, ceramics, sculpture, painting, printmaking, and photography to make their art and comments on contemporary life and society.

— The Capital City Arts Initiative, also known as CCAI, presents its exhibition, "Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 - 1984" with artwork by artist Jenny Raven in the city’s Community Center Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition is available to the public through October 18, 2018. The Sierra Room is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.