Events and happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Nov. 7

Good morning Carson City and welcome to the day after Tuesday's election. It is Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. For those keeping score, we're 15 days away from Thanksgiving and 48 days until Christmas.

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Here's what's happening Wednesday:

— Eagle Valley Children's Home Hiring Event. 9 a.m. Eagle Valley Children’s Home is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City.

— Sierra Lutheran High School Invites Area Veterans to Be Honored at Assembly. 9:30 a.m. Sierra Lutheran is inviting area veterans to attend a special Veterans Day assembly at the school on Wednesday, November 7, from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m., as part of its annual “Remembering And Honoring Our Heroes.” The focus of the commemorative ceremony will be to educate students and interested community members on the history of Veterans Day, while also taking time to salute veterans in attendance. The program will include the signing of patriotic songs, a message by retired Army Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Frank J. Bruning, and the recognition of area veterans in attendance. Following the event, students and guests will have the opportunity to view a Wall of Heroes created for the celebration, which features the pictures of veterans connected to the Sierra Lutheran High School community.

— November is Diabetes Awareness month. Carson Tahoe Hospital has a number of activities planned today addressing diabetes and overall health. See a list of today's events here.

— Wine and Dine Watercolor Classes, 5p.m. Black Bear Diner. Students get a reminder text each week. Drop in basis - no monthly commitment necessary. On rare occasions we meet elsewhere, students will be notified. To sign up, get a supply list or ask questions email Dana at tfa.create@gmail.com

ONGOING:

— Winter Conditioning Program at Well Being Fitness. 9 a.m. 1851 S Roop St, Unit 145, Carson City. Winter sports and activities are on the horizon! Join us at Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) and prepare your body for success. Our Winter Conditioning Program starts on October 29. Two separate 3 week programs are offered w/a one week break (Thanksgiving) between the two.
We focus on strength, dynamic balance and stability, and muscular endurance (yes, that means cardio!) as they relate to winter sports and activities like snow-mobile excursions, snow shoeing, skiing and snowboarding, and all the Nordic and back country activities on your list.

— Fourth annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin, 111 W. Telegraph Street in Carson City. Carpa Nevada is donated all of the profits from the sales of its fine Portuguese olive oils and balsamic vinegar to Pets of the Homeless now through Jan. 31, 2019. Olive oils cost $16 per bottle and balsamic vinegar is priced at $20 per bottle. Call Downtown Coin at 775-883-4653 or visit the store, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, at 111 W. Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City.

— Patricia Ann Probst: An Artist of the Movement. 11 to 6 p.m. The Charlie B Gallery is proud to announce the coming of a ceramic celebration art show and sale: “Patricia Ann Probst: An Artist of the Movement.” The gallery will offer many works created by Patricia Ann Probst (1941-2016). A sale will continue through December 2, 2018. 114 West Telegraph.

— Veterans Outreach Center Clothing Donation Drive, Nov. 4-11, at the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center, third floor of the Cedar Building, as well as on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, first floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union, second floor of the Knowledge Center, and second floor of the Pennington Student Achievement Center. Accepting donations of underwear, gloves, socks, toilet paper and reading glasses.

— Christmas tree permits available on Carson, Bridgeport ranger districts. Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating. Christmas tree permits must be purchased in person and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis for $10 each, with a limit of two trees per household. Permits are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and only valid through Dec. 25, 2018. The Ranger Districts have a limited amount of Christmas tree permits available, and once those allotted permits are sold, no more will be available.

— The Nevada Artists Association (NAA) presents the annual Nevada Day Art Show, now through Nov. 30. Entries in all categories are judged with cash prizes awarded to winners. The NAA Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

— 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.

— Nature’s art is in full bloom at the Bristlecone Gallery for the “Nature’s Symphony of Art” children’s showcase sponsored by Arts for Children of Nevada with help from the Jackpot Grant with the Nevada Arts Council. Exhibit runs until until Nov. 9.

— The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Depio is an artist and an advocate for public art in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was awarded the 2016 Fellowship Grant in Painting by the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). He has worked on various exhibitions and projects with the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery, and UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum, among others. Depio graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. He lives in Las Vegas with his family. Carson City Courthouse Gallery, 885 E Musser St., Carson City.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.