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'The Odd Couple' from a woman's POV, Greenhouse Project fundraiser, music and more this weekend around Carson City region

Heading into the weekend, there’s an abundance of activities around the capital city region over the next three days. The Brewery Arts Center hosts a female version of "The Odd Couple." Carson City's Greenhouse Project is hosting a lunch and dinner fundraiser toward a healthier State Capitol. Dale Poune will perform at Bella Vita Bistro, plus comedy at the Carson Nugget, the Nevada Caucus on Saturday, an open house at the historic Foreman-Roberts House, a Latin-themed concert at the community center and more. Read on for details.

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Here's a rundown of activities over the next three days:

Friday, February 21
Muscle Powered Friday Morning Walk. 9 a.m. at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) on 1860 Russell Way. Come join Muscle Powered for a morning walk in Carson City. Walks are usually 1 to 2 miles long with a duration of an hour.

Eddy Street Vintage Market Pop-Up in Gardnerville. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1235 Eddy St. Eddy Street Vintage Market started on a whim! Meant to be open for one weekend.. ever…one and done. What happened was nothing short of miraculous. A snowball in the middle of summer. What transpired was an amazing event once per month that combines family, friends and a love of antiques, vintage and repurposed goods.

The Greenhouse Project Fundraiser. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 308 N. Curry St. in Carson City. Join us Friday for lunch or dinner and we will donate a portion of proceeds to the Greenhouse Project so they can keep growing, giving and teaching for a healthier and greener Carson City.

Carson City Job Fair. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carson Community Center, 851 E. William St. With over 50 prospective employers to network with, this is a job fair you won't want to miss! Servpro of Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, and Douglas County will be attending, looking to fill positions in construction, sales and marketing.

Forest Service 'Ski with a Ranger' at Lake Tahoe's Heavenly Mountain. 1 p.m. at the top of Heavenly Gondola. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit invites you to Ski with a Ranger at Heavenly Mountain Resort beginning Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. Tours begin at Tamarack Lodge, at the top of the Heavenly Gondola every Friday at 1 p.m. The tours last approximately one-hour and continue through March 27, 2020, weather permitting.

Experience Virtual Reality at the Carson City Library. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Join us every Friday from 2:30 pm to 5:30 p.m. to experience Virtual Reality! Using the latest technology, Virtual Reality allows you to experience new places and situations in a computer simulated world. Discover what it’s like to see dinosaurs up close, view art from around the world in a single museum, or blast alien ships in a virtual world. Must have a waiver signed.

Dale Poune Performs Solo at Bella Vita Bistro. 4 to 7 p.m, at 1304 S. Stewart St. Dale Poune will be performing solo on Friday night! Come join us with great food, drink and Service. Come down and join me for some great fun.

Paint and Sip Night at Artisans Café. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 701 S. Carson St. Come paint with us Carson City! We will have an array of arts, paints, colors and wines for all to enjoy. It is an event you don’t want to miss.

Open Mic Night at A to Zen Gift Shop. 6 to 9 p.m. at 1803 N. Carson St. Open Mic Night is held at A to Zen Gift Shop on the Zen Den Stage. All talents, creative projects are welcome. Come practice being on stage. There will be music, comedy, poetry, magic, and more. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Mystic Painting Moonlight Party. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Picasso and Wine Carson City, 3821 S. Carson St. The most fun you will have with a paint brush in one hand and a drink in the other! Painting events at Picasso & Wine are fun, social & relaxing. Chat and laugh with friends while creating a unique piece of art. We take care of the setup and cleanup. Just bring yourself or a few friends and be ready to have fun! We provide everything you’ll need to paint including step by step instructions.

The Brewery Arts Center debuts female version of 'The Odd Couple' in Carson City. 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Carson City’s theater company, Proscenium Players Inc., is bringing the female version of The Odd Couple to the BAC’s Black Box Theater from February 14-23 for two weekend’s worth of performances.

Documentary 'Strange Negotiations' film screening featured in Carson City. 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 200 N. Division St. A documentary exploring the spiritual, artistic, and personal turmoil of musician David Bazan, from the band Pedro the Lion, set against America’s own crisis of faith highlighted by the 2016 presidential election.

Carson Comedy Club features Comedian Steven Briggs this Friday night. 8. P.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St. The Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget in Nevada's capital city features the headlining comedy stylings of Steven Briggs this Friday on stage.

Live Music at Living the Good Life. 8 to 11:55 p.m. at 1480 N. Carson St. It’s been a while, but we’re back at our hometown music and dinner club! Gina and her crew really know how to support local music and put out incredible food! Hope to see everyone there!

Saturday, February 22
Nevada Caucus Locations in Carson City, Douglas County and Lyon County. Check ins for all locations begin at 10 a.m. Caucuses will be called to order at 12 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22 marks the Nevada democratic caucus. The Nevada State Democratic Party listed voting locations around Carson City, Douglas County and Lyon County.

Carson City
Carson Middle School, 1140 W. King St.
Eagle Valley Middle School, 4151 E. 5th St.
Pioneer High School, 202 E. Corbett St.
Jacks Valley Elementary School, 701 Jacks Valley Rd. in Carson City

Douglas County
Carson Valley Middle School, 1477 US Hwy 395 N. in Gardnerville
CC Meneley Elementary School, 1446 Muir Dr. in Gardnerville
Douglas High School, 1670 Hwy 88 in Minden
George Whittell High School, 240 Warrior Way in Zephyr Cove
Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department, 1450 Stephaine Way in Minden
Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School, 701 Long Valley Rd. in Gardnerville
Pinion Hills Elementary School, 1479 Stephanie Way in Minden
Washoe Housing Authority Building, 1588 Watasheamu Rd. in Gardnerville

Lyon County
Dayton High School, 335 Dayton Valley Rd.
East Valley Elementary School, 4180 Farm District in Fernley
Fernley Intermediate School, 320 Hwy 95A in South Fernley
Silver Stage High School, 3755 Spruce Ave. in Silver Springs
Smith Valley School, 20 Day Ln. in Smith, Nv.
Yerington High School, 114 Pearl St. in Yerington

Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, 701 Old Clear Creek Rd. in Carson City. Come on down to market at Fuji Park in Carson City and find some great treasures, lots of vendors to choose from. There is jewelry, arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles and so much more.

Cottonwood wrapping volunteer event with Carson City Parks. 10 a.m. Please park at Morgan Mill River Access off Morgan Mill Road, we will be walking 1 mile down Empire Ranch Trail. Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is having a Cottonwood Wrapping volunteer event! We will be installing mesh wire around the base of Cottonwood trees to protect them from being damaged by beavers.

Guided snowshoe hikes with a ranger on the Carson Ranger District. 10 a.m. at Tahoe Meadows, one mile southwest of the summit of Nevada State Route 431 Mt. Rose Highway. The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is pleased to announce the return of the popular Forest Ranger-led snowshoe walks. The walks begin this Saturday, Jan. 25, and will be offered every Saturday through March 28.

Family Reading Program at the Carson City Library. 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Through a partnership with the Northern Nevada Literacy Council (NNLC), the Carson City Library helps families read and learn together. This program enables parents to improve their children's literacy skills and model positive family literacy behaviors at home. Each family registered will receive a free book. Each child will get to participate in an art or science activity.

Father-Daughter Day and Dance in Virginia City. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fathers – take your daughters on a historic journey back in time to Virginia City. Don your finery and dress your daughters like Victorian princesses for a Father-Daughter Day & Dance unlike any other. More than just a dance, all-inclusive ticket-holders enjoy a day chock-full of fun both dads and daughters will enjoy, from delicious, hand-made fudge to old-time photos and more. The day is designed to create an unforgettable experience for dads and daughters, ending with a charming dance at the historic Piper’s Opera House, a perfect location for lasting memories.

Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson St. The Ogres of Ogres-Holm introduce you to clay in this 6-week open start class, including open studio time, is designed to get you started. It’s a great way to relax on a Saturday afternoon. $175 for six weekly sessions or $45 drop ins.

Mustang Mardi Gras at the Nevada Governor's Mansion. 4 to 7 p.m. Join Patricia Ackerman in supporting the Wild Horse Preservation League by attending the Mustang Mardi Gras at the Nevada Governor's Mansion! Enjoy the live music and delicious creole and cajun food, all while supporting a great cause. $25 per person.

Book Signing at Gold Hill Hotel. 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 1540 Main St. in Gold Hill, Nev. Nevada Author, Sandie La Nae, and Nevada Historian, Arline La Ferry, will be selling their newest book "Nevada's Oldest Hotel Gold Hill Hotel" at the Gold Hill Hotel on Saturday Feb. 22, 2020. Books can be purchased and autographed by Sandie and Arline.

Hilarious comedy and mystery dinner theater comes to Carson City. 5:45 p.m. at the Gold Dust West Hotel, 2171 E. William St. Move over — or roll over — Agatha Christie, Lollipop Productions is about to unveil a mystery dinner show that spoofs old-fashioned whodunits, the medical profession, “female problems,” and theater folks!

Dinner and Wine Tasting Series at Genoa Town Hall. 6 to 9 p.m. at 2287 Main St. in Genoa. Come and enjoy a tasty dinner with wine at the Genoa Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 22. Gift certificates are available as well as private classes!

The Brewery Arts Center debuts female version of 'The Odd Couple' in Carson City. 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Carson City’s theater company, Proscenium Players Inc., is bringing the female version of The Odd Couple to the BAC’s Black Box Theater from February 14-23 for two weekend’s worth of performances.

Rock N' Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center. 7 to 11 p.m. at 4600 Snyder Ave. Have your own bowling party with family and friends! We turn up the tunes & turn on the party lights every Friday and Saturday. Great discount for groups of 10 or more. We have 3 Restaurants to choose from along w/ a full Bar, Slot Machines, Classic Billiards & an Arcade! Order food from Wally’s Pizza, Johnny Rockets or Alley's Diner for delivery right to your table in the Lanes, Lounge or Billiards!

Karaoke on Saturdays featured at Y-NOT Saloon. 8 to 11 p.m. at 152 E. Long St. Saturday night karaoke at the Y-NOT Saloon 152 E. Long St. in Carson City. Karaoke by Jeff Stevens from 8 to 11 p.m. come one come all come sing and have a great time.

Alias Smith and Live Music at Max Casino. 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at 900 S. Carson St. Alias Smith jams Live on stage at the Cabaret Lounge inside Max Casino! Live music will be rockin’ Carson City all night long so come on down and enjoy.

Sunday, February 23
Muscle Powered Sunday Bicycle Ride. 9 a.m. Meet at Fremont Elementary School, 1511 Firebox Rd, Carson City in the south parking lot, next to the Linear Ditch Trail. Come join Muscle Powered for a free, guided group walk, hike, or ride around Carson City. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, 701 Old Clear Creek Rd. in Carson City. Come on down to market at Fuji Park in Carson City and find some great treasures, lots of vendors to choose from. There is jewelry, arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles and so much more.

Eddy Street Vintage Market Pop-Up in Gardnerville. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1235 Eddy St. Eddy Street Vintage Market started on a whim! Meant to be open for one weekend.. ever…one and done. What happened was nothing short of miraculous. A snowball in the middle of summer. What transpired was an amazing event once per month that combines family, friends and a love of antiques, vintage and repurposed goods.

Cheese Cooking Class at Sierra Chef. 1 to 3 p.m. at 2292 Main Street Suites 3 and 4 in Genoa. Let’s get cheesy with a delicious cooking class at Sierra Chef! $75 per person, please arrive on time for class.

Open house this Sunday at Carson City's historic Foreman-Roberts House. 2 to 5 p.m. at 1207 N. Carson St. Come and hear about the highlights of Carson City history. Tours and admission are free. No reservations are required. Sponsored by the members of the Carson City Historical Society. Hope to see you there.

Carson City Symphony to feature 'LantinXpressions' concert Sunday at community center. 4 p.m. at 851 E. William St. Tickets are $18 general admission; $15 for seniors, students, and Symphony Association members; and free for youth age 18 and under. Tickets are on sale at the Nevada Day Office, 716 N. Carson St.; online at CCSymphony.com; or at the door. “Flex” tickets at discounted prices are available from the Symphony at 775-883-4154.

World Dance Open Floor Sierra Region. 4 p.m. at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint, 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd in Carson City. The next World Dance Open Floor is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 23 at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. We will be donating all raffles and tips to charities and firefighting efforts. Click on the link for more information.

The Brewery Arts Center debuts female version of 'The Odd Couple' in Carson City. 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Carson City’s theater company, Proscenium Players Inc., is bringing the female version of The Odd Couple to the BAC’s Black Box Theater from February 14-23 for two weekend’s worth of performances.

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One month after Nevada DMV officials said that the long-awaited project to upgrade the agency’s antiquated computer systems was on track and within budget, the agency now says the plan will likely take three more fiscal years and cost $300 million more than originally anticipated.

Carson City Sheriff's Office reports three arrests from Friday until early Monday.

"Look for Something Good," a novel written by Carson City author Robert Drews, is available locally and online.

Proscenium Players Inc. presents Fools by Neil Simon, winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

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Carson City Fire Department and multiple agencies will host Tuesday the 2nd annual wildfire education and preparedness workshop for the community Tuesday, April 30.

Carson City is a Bee City USA affiliate, the first in the state of Nevada. Bee Cities are a part of The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation. "Bee City USA’s mission is to galvanize communities to sustain pollinators by providing them with healthy habitat, rich in a variety of native plants and free to nearly free of pesticides.”

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