Events and happenings around Carson City for Friday, Nov. 9

Welcome to the last day of the work week, Carson City. Today is Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. Another day of sunny skies and seasonal temperatures. On tap is a morning walk hosted by Muscle Powered, a memorial dedication ceremony on the capitol grounds and a pickle ball tournament at the MAC. Renowned Artist Terese Nielsen will do a signing at The Hydra's Lair and our own Western Nevada Musical Theatre presents the start of the second week of "Mamma Mia!"

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Here's what's happening today:

— Friday Morning Walk to Mexican Ditch - North hosted by Muscle Powered. 9 a.m. Join Muscle Powered for a one hour walk to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City. Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive. 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.

— Memorial honoring Nevada’s fallen military to be unveiled in dedication ceremony. 9 a.m. The public is invited to attend the dedication ceremony of the Battle Born Memorial to Nevada’s military fallen on Friday, Nov. 9 on the state capitol grounds in Carson City. A reception will precede the event at 9 a.m. inside the lobby of the State Archives and Library Building, 100 North Stewart Street in Carson City. The formal ceremony will take place outside at 10 a.m. in back of the State Archive building.

— Day 1 Pickleball Tournament at Carson City MAC. 9 a.m. Carson City Parks, Recreation & Open Space is hosting a Pickleball Tournament from Nov. 9-11 at the MAC Center, 1860 Russell Way, Carson City. This will be a fun weekend full of Pickleball games at the MAC. You can register at the MAC in-person or you can call the MAC at (775) 887-2290.

— Dayton High School Boosters presents Bingo Night. Start Veteran's Day weekend off with Bingo at Dayton High School. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Veterans get a free flag pin and raffle ticket, and are encouraged to wear their hat or vest if they wish. Bingo cards and raffle tickets are $1 each, free desserts and coffee, great prizes. Honor our Veterans pins just $2 Fun for the whole family! Benefits Dayton High Schools Safe and Sober Graduation.

— World Renowned Artist Terese Nielsen Signing at Carson City's Game Store The Hydra's Lair. 6 p.m. Come join us Friday evening at Carson City's local game store, Hydra's Lair, to experience some Friday Night Magic! One of Magic the Gathering's most beloved and prolific artists, Terese Nielsen's brush and imagination fill the Magic card art box with breathtaking geometry and impeccable attention to detail. What began with Force of Will has blossomed into a huge portfolio. Her family recalls being posed as warriors, goblins, and artificers. Terese earned her BA illustration degree from Art Center College of Design, graduating in 1991 with great distinction. In 1992, she entered the comic book field illustrating superheroes for numerous collectable card games. Soon to follow were fully painted comics for Marvel, Dark Horse, and Topps’ Xena series. Hydra's Lair is located at 1800 E William St, Carson City.

— Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company presents "Mamma Mia!" at the Carson City Community Center. 7:30 p.m. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! The show tells the story of a young bride who discovers three men listed in her mother’s diary who could possibly be her father and invites them all to her wedding in hopes that her father will walk her down the aisle. The story is animated by ABBA hits that topped the charts in the 1970s, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Super Trouper and The Winner Takes It All. Tickets ($28/$25) are available from WNMTC.com or 775-445-4249. Parental discretion advised: adult subject matter. Bob Boldrick Theater, Carson City Community Center, 851 East William Street.

— Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget, Carson City. 7:30 p.m. Sean Peabody is often mistaken for the bouncer, security guard or bachelorette party stripper but rarely a comedian until he takes the stage. With his passion for comedy and a personality that you can’t help but be drawn to, Sean P takes any stage with a mic and makes the audience his own. Sean is immediately likable and will draw you in with his ability to tell stories that make you feel like you were there. Don’t let his relaxed style fool you, he will come out blazing and have you laughing until your whole body hurts. Sean is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and actually got his comedy start while serving his country. As an instructor on the shooting range his philosophy was better to have them happy and in the right state of mind while they were walking around with loaded weapons. With that, his comedy career was born. 507 N Carson St.

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.

— Carson City Art Gallery features Show by Erik Holland. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Celebrate the artwork of Erik Holland. He has worked as an artist his entire adult life. He started painting murals in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 1990's. He then moved to Reno, Nevada, achieving his dream of living in the high desert. He has had a one man show in Reno every year since 2001. The show was born on a desire to depict the many sides of America. Amerika is spelled with a K to denote concern with our troubled times. The images come from the life of artist Erik Holland, starting in 1980, when he painted "Spirit of the Eighties" The show is in fact a retrospective of the artist's life from 1980 to the present. Carson City Art Gallery is located at 110 S Curry St, corner of 2nd, in downtown Carson City. For details, please contact Carson City Art Gallery, 775-313-8628 or carsoncityart@yahoo.com.

— 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.