Thursday, Nov. 12: Things to do in Carson City

No need to wait for black Friday or Small Business Saturday to get a jump on your holiday shopping. Western Nevada College’s annual Craft Fair is today, as is Santa’s Village at the Carson City Senior Center. Support local artists and crafters while finding a one of a kind gift for your loved ones. If you have a book-lover on your list, a book signed by local author Ken Beaton is easy to acquire. Browser’s Corner is holding a meet and greet with him this evening.

THURSDAY:

• 24th Annual Fall Tree Care Seminar hosted by the Carson City Shade Tree Council in the Sierra Room of the Community Center (7:30am-3:30pm, check in at 7:30am; $55 at the door, continental breakfast is included, bring your own lunch; ISA Standard Continuing Certification Credits are included in this fee; For details call 775-887-2262)
• ’Lines and Fields: Abstract Narrative Paintings’ by Liz Penniman at the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building
• Artists Walter McNamara and Lynda Yuroff featured in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Anna Louise Darden and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Santa’s Village at the Carson City Senior Gift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (9am-4pm; beautiful, one–of-a-kind items made by our seniors and more)
• Annual Craft Fair at Western Nevada College in the Bristlecone Building (9am-5pm)
• Friends of the Carson City Library Gobble Gobble Food Drive at Browser’s Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-5pm; Especially needed are peanut butter, canned tuna and meats, beans, vegetables, fruits, soups, pastas and sauces; free hardcover fiction book and raffle ticket with donation)
• Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Job Fair for Seasonal Workers at the Salvation Army: 661 Colorado St. (10am-12pm; bring a resume, two forms of ID, references, and DMV print-out for driving jobs; be prepared to be interviewed)
• CCAI's Industrial Art exhibition at the Carson City Library (11am-6:30pm)
• Tip A Cop Fundraiser for the Special Olympics at Applebee's (11am-3pm)
• Carson City Natives and Newcomers’ monthly luncheon at Grandma Hattie’s Restaurant (11:30am; presentation on Tasmania; For more information, call Heidi DePuy at 775-267-3009)
• All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $11.95)
• EAA Sierra Chapter 403 Luncheon and Chat– Fundraiser for Young Eagles flights at 2500 E. College Pkwy (11am-3pm, all welcome; $6)
• Family Story Time in the Carson City Library Digitorium (11:15am-11:45am; get ticket in the auditorium; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Live Music with In Stride at Comma Coffee (12pm)
• Tip A Cop Fundraiser for the Special Olympics at Applebee's (5pm-9pm)
• Throwback Thursdays: Live Music with Rick J. Radecki in the Ti Amo Italian Grille at Casino Fandango (5:30pm)
• Easel and Wine Painting Party featuring Barb Kallestad at Tahoe Ridge Winery (5:30pm-7:30pm; $40 per canvas)

Kick off the weekend a little early with karaoke at Living the Good Life. New happy hour specials and a new bar menu make this a fun place to melt the workday away. The improv workshop at the Brewery Arts Center is bound to have you laughing, in addition to helping you learn the ins and outs of the craft. Enjoy dinner at Applebee’s and you’ll notice your waiter has a badge. The Special Olympics are fundraising during tonight’s Tip-a-Cop event.

• Author Meet and Greet: Ken Beaton will discuss his non-fiction books about WWII at Browser's Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (6pm; free)
• Douglas Co. Historical Society's Second Thursday Lectures: Wayne Scarpaci, Artist and Author of ‘USS Carson City and Other Navy Ships’ at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 7pm start; $3)
• Trivia Thursdays at Alatte Wine and Coffee Bar in the Carson Nugget (6pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm)
• Salsa/Latin Dance at El Charro Avita (Basic Lesson 6pm-6:30pm $7; Salsa Combo 6:30pm-7:30pm lesson $7; open dance 7:30pm-9pm; free)
• Gold Hill Lecture Series: Cowboy Music performer John Tyson presents ‘American Cowboy’ at the Crown Point Restaurant at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (Dinner 6pm, Lecture 7:30pm; $25 for the dinner and lecture, $10 for the lecture only; Advance reservations required by contacting the Gold Hill Hotel at 775-847-0111)
• 'Borrowed Time' presented by Sierra Lutheran High School Theater Department at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd. (doors 6pm, show 6:30pm-8:30pm; $5, $3 children and seniors)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• Improv Workshop in the Black Box Theater at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; free, donations appreciated)
• Line Dancing Night at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (7pm; free lessons)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Karaoke at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (7pm)
• Lincoln Center: Ballet Hispanico featuring Carmen at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $18 adults)
• Karaoke with DJ Lisa Fiet at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm)