Tuesday’s happenings in Carson City

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Don’t worry, you’ve still got four months for your holiday shopping, but Santa needs to hire a few helpers. The annual Polar Express on the V & T is getting ready to steam up and they are auditioning for elves etc. to lend a hand. The Nevada Arts Council has a new exhibit featuring Basque artwork; attend this evening’s artist reception to learn more about these unusual carvings. The ESL at Home program works quietly behind the scenes to bring better English language skills to non-native speakers. Their fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion tonight is a fun way to help further their mission.

TUESDAY, August 28: Things to do in Carson City

• — Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or email KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• — Muscle Powered Easy Walk: Westside Neighborhood from the "Mountain Street Trailhead”- Meet in the parking lot at 1340 Mountain Street, across from the end of Fleishman Way (8am-9am; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; in case of wet weather meet at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way; The Friday Easy Walk is a repeat of the Tuesday Easy Walk)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — "The Surrealist Eye" A Surrealist Art Exhibition in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm, reception 5pm-7:30pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — The Flying Legends of Victory Tour featuring the B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” at the Minden Airport: 1146 Airport Road, Minden (tours 9am-6pm, $10, $20 family, free for veterans and active military; presented by the Commemorative Air Force Museum to fulfill their mission of educating generations about the role of aviation in combat history; rides will be available Friday-Sunday - for pricing and reservations go HERE: https://www.azcaf.org/location/minden-nv-tour-stop/ )
• — Story Time Adventures: Community Helpers at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; a different story with craft and play each week; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — New Volunteer Orientation at the Carson Valley Community Food Closet: 1255 Waterloo Ln Unit B, Gardnerville (10:30am; All interested parties are welcome to attend, no RSVP required; We will give you a tour of the warehouse, talk about our volunteer opportunities, and give you the opportunity to sign up for a volunteer shift)
• — $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• — Twosday at the Westside Pour House (11am-10pm; $2 tacos, chips with salsa, and beer specials)
• — Welcome Back Week at Western Nevada College (11am-2pm taco truck, pizza, and college resource information in the Outside Student Center by the Dini building)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• — Live Music with CW and Dr. Spitmore at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
• — Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• — MindenFest Farmers Market on Esmeralda Street in Downtown Minden (4pm-8pm; fresh produce, arts and crafts, baked goods, local meat, and live music)
• — Sun Mountain Meditation Group at Sierra Foot and Ankle: 2350 S. Carson St., #4 – corner of Rhodes and S. Curry St. (4:30pm-5:15pm, please arrive a little early; Learn the basics of meditation practice with Angela Sullivan; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Fundraiser for the ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada in the Nevada Room at the Governor’s Mansion (5pm-8pm; Tickets are $27 or $37 per couple at the door; Sandwiches, snacks, desserts, and drinks will be provided along with music and Latin dancers for entertainment; wine bottle toss, silent auction and raffles, and a short film presentation; Proceeds will fund ESL In-Home Program’s operations)
• — Reception and Artist Talk for ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (5pm-7:30pm; artist talk featuring Reno artist Jean Earl at 6:15pm; gallery open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)
• — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• — Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Silver Saddle Ranch to Mexican Dam - Meet outside the entrance to Silver Saddle Ranch, in the parking area just off Carson River Road (5:30pm-7:30pm; 4-6 miles in length with an elevation gain, sometimes over 500 feet, and usually on single track trail with 1½ hours or more duration - Hike duration does not include travel time if we carpool to the trailhead; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; water and sturdy closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
• — Women's Ash Canyon Mountain Bike Ride - Meet at the Foothill Trailhead parking area, off Winnie Lane – AKA Pooh’s Corner (5:30pm, Weather Permitting; Trail-capable bike and Helmet Required; All ages/ experience levels welcome, but participants must have a mountain bike, as these rides are on trail and involve a fair amount of climbing, some trail obstacles like rocks, and loose, sandy conditions; Sponsored by Muscle Powered)
• — Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm, weather permitting; target range is open shooting for use at no cost; for use of 3-D animal targets, $5 for those 18+; archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started; For more information go to http://clearcreekbowmen.com/ )
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; 7:30pm Upper Beginner/Intermediate Line Dance Lesson; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
• — Carson City Photo Club Meeting in the Ormsby Room at the Sheriff’s Department – use west entrance (6pm; annual membership $15, cash only)
• — Casting Call: Auditions for 2018 Polar Express Production on the Virginia and Truckee Steam Train at the Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (6pm-9pm, auditions Wednesday also; seeking actors, actresses, singers and dancers age 13 to adult to fill roles of Stewards, Elves, Chefs, Conductors, Hobos, Santa Claus and more; bring a current headshot or picture, a theatrical resume, a short song to sing acapella and to wear comfortable clothes and shoes; prior acting experience not required, those under 18 must have parent/guardian present)
• — Live Music featuring Carolyn Dolan in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Open Mic Night at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (6pm-9pm; food truck, drink specials; 21+ only in the bar and/or the beer garden)
• — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm; Taco Tuesday specials)
• — Celebrity BINGO featuring the Carson Victory Rollers at Westside Pour House (6:30pm-7:30pm; A different host each week; $5 buy in, cash prizes; food and drink specials)
• — DJ Trivia Tuesdays at the Fox Brewpub (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
• — Candlelight Yin Yoga with Alison at the Luv ‘N Light Studio inside Sierra Acupuncture and Healing Arts: 512 N. Division St (7pm; suggested donation $12; Great for stress relief and recovery from injuries and surgeries - no yoga experience is necessary)