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What’s up on Wednesday in Carson City: Trivia and puppy-dog trails

Event Date: 
June 20, 2018 (All day)

First off, I want to send a huge shout-out to the first responders, firefighters, and their support staff. We dove head-first into fire season, and like always, they work tirelessly to keep us safe. Thank you. Parks and Recreation has been leading a series of guided informative hikes along various trails. Today you’ll find a trip to Riverview Park with your four-legged friend in mind: Trails 4 Tails is open to all friendly, leashed dogs who love to sniff new things. Bella Fiore in McFadden Plaza is a great place for a glass of wine and to relax with friends, and now it’s also home to DJ Trivia on Wednesday nights. Join in the friendly competition and enjoy the evening.

WEDNESDAY, June 20: Things to do in Carson City

  • — 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 work featuring 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
  • — 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)
  • — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • — 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)
  • — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
  • — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties; 10am Storytime and Craft with the Douglas County Public Library)
  • — Spirit of America Art Show 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)
  • Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
  • — Flashback Cinema: Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
  • — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
  • Carson City BMX Practice Night AND Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; 4pm-5pm practice time, Everyone MUST check in; race sign ups 530pm-6:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
  • Embroidery and Sewing/Textile Workshop: Electric Light-up Bookmark in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (4pm-6pm; you will learn to make a bookmark that lights up! We will be working with small electrical components and conductive thread. This is a hand sewing project. All materials and instruction will be provided; Must Register HERE; It is required to complete a Sewing & Textile Certification Class before participating in this workshop. This includes those experienced with sewing AND you must have a Premiere Library card)
  • — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
  • — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
  • Trails 4 Tails: Guided hike with your dog - Meet at Carson River Park: 5013 Carson River Road (6pm; Join us for an interpretive hike with your dog; Learn about the Carson River and local wildlife and plants while enjoying a relaxing walk with your furry best friend; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)
  • — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm, Partner Dance Lesson 7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
  • — Carson Valley Lions Club social hour and meeting at Jethro's Oven and Grill: 1281 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville (Social hour 6pm-7pm, meeting begins at 7pm; Interested in community service? Meet our club and our projects; the CV Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays)
  • — Live Music with Cliff Porter and Dave Berry of Jelly Bread in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • — Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:30pm-7:15pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
  • — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
  • — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
  • — DJ Trivia at Bella Fiore (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
  • — Flashback Cinema: Raiders Of The Lost Ark (1981) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
  • — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
  • — T'ai Chi and Sound Infusions with Jeff and Melinda at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-8:30pm; $12 suggested donation; Join us for this evening of movement, music, and meditation)
  • — Open Mic and Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; all ages)
  • — Jazz Jam hosted by Blue Martini at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; Featuring Latisha Lewis on vocals, Peter Supersano on keys, and Neil Strocchio on drums)
  • — Karaoke at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
  • — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)

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