Thursday’s Things to do around Carson City

Let’s try this again. Last week, the rain was a little too much for the Westside Cruise, so the organizers postponed it until today. The annual Westside Cruise ia a part of Bike Month, and one of the zanier events. Dress you and your bike up and head off to explore the historic district. Happy one year Anniversary to Battle Born Social. The restaurant and lounge will be celebrating with cocktails, appetizers and more; there is a $20 cover for the event, but that money will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and Carson City Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program. Help support the Douglas County Special Olympics at their ‘Tip-a-Cop’ fundraiser at Chili’s tonight. Law Enforcement officers and the athletes in the program will serve up a fun time.

THURSDAY, May 31: Things to do in Carson City

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc - This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals
• — Early Voting: All Registered Carson City Voters can go to the County Courthouse: 885 E Musser, First Floor (8am-6pm)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)
• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Spooner Lake - Meet in the Highway 50 Park n Ride where we will carpool up to Spooner Lake (8:30am-10am - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; These hikes are 2-4 miles with an approximate duration of 1½ hours, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Hike duration does not include travel time if we carpool to the trailhead; Water and closed-toe shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: ‘Works: Some Water Some Welded,’ with artwork by artists Susan Glaser Church and Stephen Reid in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — READing Paws: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:30pm-5:30pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library)
• — Sewing and Embroidery Workshop: Tea Towel in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (3pm-5pm; Participants will hem a tea towel. They will also embellish it with machine embroidery - Materials will be provided; https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4068695; It is required to complete the Sewing Machine Operation certification class before attending this workshop AND you must have a Premiere Library card)
• — Give Back Event and Tip-A-Cop at Chili’s Restaurant: 3784 Hwy 395 S (4pm-8pm; mention fundraiser to your server and 20% of sales will be donated to the Douglas County’s Special Olympics; Deputies and Officers will be serving diners to raise money for the Douglas County Special Olympics)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (5:30pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — First Anniversary Party at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (5pm-8pm; $20 at the door for appetizers and special Battle Born drinks; door fee to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Nevada and Carson City Senior Center's Meals on Wheels program)
• — Westside Cruiser Ride to Celebrate Bike Month – Meet at the Brewery Arts (6pm; Wear your costume, decorate your bike, and just have fun. Everyone is welcome to join this community ride through the west end of Carson City; rescheduled from last week)
• — CASA of Carson City Volunteer Information Hour and Training at the CASA Office in the Family Court complex at 1539 E. 5th St. (6pm-7:30pm; CASA volunteers are appointed by the Carson City Juvenile Court to serve as guardian ad litem for a case of abused or neglected children in a child welfare court case; Meet our Director, Melanie McCormick, and let her explain just what it takes to help a child in your community. You’ll learn about the necessary training and all your questions will be answered)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Documentary Screening – ‘The American Flat Mill: Icon of the Comstock’ at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum: 537 S. C Street, Virginia City (6:30pm-7:30pm; this documentary covers the history of the American Flat Mill from inception to demolition; free to attend; hosted by the Bureau of Land Management)
• — Live Music featuring the Whitehats at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm)
• — Live Music with Sarah Summer at Comma Coffee (7pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Live Music featuring the Rye Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — May Birthday Thursday with live music by Psychedelic Jukebox at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (8pm)
• — Tempo and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live painting, live mixes, great cocktails)
• — Throwback Thursday with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; different featured drink and theme each week)