Events and happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Oct. 2

Good morning Carson City, today is Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. We may get a chance to see something we haven't in a while: Rain showers. The National Weather Service says there's a 30 percent chance today and 70 percent chance Wednesday. Good news for our rather parched city. Among today's featured events are a morning walk and evening hike, a Pony Express celebration in Silver Springs, a viewing of the Hitchcock classic "Rear Window" and more.

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

— Tuesday Morning Hike to Wetlands Multi-Use Path, North hosted by Muscle Powered. 9 a.m. Come and join us for Muscle Powered's one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City. Meet in open dirt area near the Nevada Humane Society off of Airport Road. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

— Pony Express to ride at Fort Churchill as part of 50th National Trails System celebration. 10 a.m. See the Pony Express in action at Fort Churchill State Historic Park in honor of the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act. Oct. 2, 2018, marks the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act and the Wild and Scenic River Act. You are invited to join the Bureau of Land Management, Carson City District, the National Pony Express Association, and Nevada State Parks for an educational event at Fort Churchill State Historic Park commemorating the Pony Express National Historic Trail. The event will feature a meet-and-greet with local riders and horses who participate in the annual Pony Express Re-Ride, a mochila exchange, Chautauqua presentations, live music, and other family-friendly activities. Fort Churchill State Historic Park. Fort Churchill is located eight miles south of the Highway 95A/Highway 50 intersection on Highway 95A at 10000 Highway 95A, Silver Springs.

— AAUW Capital Nevada Branch Oct. 2 meeting to focus on economic security. 5 p.m. The Oct. 2 meeting of AAUW Capital Nevada Branch will feature speakers discussing possible changes to Medicare and Social Security as well as providing information about opportunities for women in advanced technical professions. Lora Myles, a Carson and rural Elder (CARE) Law Attorney with RSVP Nevada will provide a brief update about possible changes to Medicare and Social Security rights. Ms. Myles works with seniors in rural communities sharing information about their Medicare and Social Security rights and options. Additionally, Amy Freismdl and Candi Ruf will provide information about Career Technical Education programs available for young women at Carson High and WNC. Members and interested members of the public are invited to attend this meeting. The event will be held in the Carson Sheriff’s Office Ormsby Room, 911 E. Musser St.

— Carson City area kids to join 4-H and Google in computer science challenge. 5:30 p.m. Kids and teens ages 10-14 in Carson City will join more than 150,000 children across the country in leading the 11th annual 4-H National Youth Science Day challenge throughout the month of October. This year’s challenge, Code Your World, teaches young people computer science skills through four engaging hands-on activities. This month, Carson City Cooperative Extension will hold a 4-H NYSD event featuring the Code Your World challenge on Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Carson City Library, 900 North Roop Street.

— Tuesday Evening Conditioning Hike to V & T Trail, north end hosted by Muscle Powered. 5:30 p.m. Come out and Muscle Powered for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Hike begins at 5:30 p.m. Meet in the dirt parking area opposite Murphy Drive on Combs Canyon Road. Bring a flashlight. Water and sturdy boots or athletic shoes required. Hikes are 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet and usually on single track trail. Evening hikes are usually 1.5 hours or more duration. Check www.musclepowered.org for last minutes changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060.

— Town Hall Tuesdays with the Candidates. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Town Hall Tuesdays with Tina Davis-Hersey, candidate for Nevada Senate District 16, and special guest candidates weekly. Come to beautiful downtown Carson and talk about what matters to you in this very important election. Light beverages and fare provided. 700 West Telegraph Street, Carson City.

— Tips on selecting fruit tree and berry varieties. The University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Grow Your Own, Nevada! Program presents classes to help Nevadans get on the path to more sustainable, local, healthy living by growing and preserving more of their own food. The program runs 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and is seen via video at the Carson City Cooperative Extension Office, 2621 Northgate Ln # 15, Carson City.

— Carson City Classic Cinema Club Presents 'Rear Window' starring James Stewart. 6:30 p.m. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club presents "Rear Window” starring James Stewart on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall. Photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies is confined to his small apartment with a broken leg. To pass the time, he watches the goings-on of his motley assortment of neighbors. General Admission $5; seniors and students $3; Free to members. Trivia and discussion begin at 6:30 p.m.; Film begins at 7 p.m. The Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall 449 West King Street, Carson City. The Carson City Classic Cinema Club is a non-profit group that meets monthly to enjoy a classic film, delve into American Cinematic history, and raise money to help youth participate in the arts.

ONGOING
— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently seeking individuals and pairs interested in leading interpretive programs in one of our many parks and open spaces. Interested individuals and pairs are encouraged to apply. If interested, go here.

— Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Native TANF Program launch Winter Coat Drive. The Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California Native TANF Program is hosting a winter coat drive Oct. 1 through Nov. 2, 2018. Please donate new or gently used, clean coats, hats, gloves and snow pants. Items will be distributed to families in need on Nov. 8, 2018 at 2310 South Carson St. Suite 1 Carson City or the Douglas County Washoe Tribe of NV & CA Native TANF Program office, 1248 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville.

— Student Art Exhibition: The Wind Calls, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) announces it’s exhibition, The Wind Calls featuring nine University of Nevada, Reno, students’ work. The free exhibition is available to the public through October 9, 2018, Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 pm. It is held at the BRIC, 108 E Proctor St., Carson City. 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.

— Nevada Artists Association opens Carson City Autumn art show. The Nevada Artists Association opened its annual "Autumn" exhibit will run through Oct. 19, 2018. More than 100 local and regional artists make up the non-profit NAA which operates the gallery located at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center. In addition to the Autumn Show, two association members will be featured, with art work displayed on the coveted back wall of the gallery, artist Cindy Whitaker and photographer Fred Howland will be exhibiting their finest. The Gallery is located at 449 West King Street. It is open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Go to www.NevadaArtists.org for more information.