Events around Carson City for Tuesday, Nov. 26
With the season's first big winter storm expected to arrive later Tuesday evening into Thanksgiving, you can still get in activities around the capital city before the snow flies. There's a morning walk and evening hike with Muscle Powered, a job fair at the Carson Nugget, fitness and swing classes at Yaple's Ballroom, a Carson City School Board meeting and more.
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Here's what's happening Tuesday:
— Art exhibit: Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Sky” by David McCamant. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Bristlecone Gallery at Western Nevada College in Carson City is pleased to present the breathtaking exhibition “Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Sky” by David McCamant. A highly skilled oil painter, McCamant illumines the regional landscapes of our Western skies — compelling impressions on large-scale canvases. He describes himself as a "student of light" who looks to the natural world for inspiration. McCamant seeks to maintain the abstract nature of painting, while still evoking a true sense of place and time, catching us up in sweeping grandeur yet intimate reveries. These stunning works will be on display and available for purchase through December 17. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. A Reception & Artist Talk will be held this Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be served.
— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: Saludos Amigos. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos", by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition will be in the gallery from now through January 29, 2020. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday through Friday. In this installation, Favela will collage imagery from famous animated films that depict Latin American culture. Using his signature "piñata style" Favela will make large scale murals with tissue paper and glue that will break down images from films like “The Three Caballeros”, “The Emperor's New Groove” and “Coco.” These films celebrate Latin American culture but through the investigation of the imagery, Favela will highlight the exoticism and Hollywood fantasy that falsely represents an entire culture. Favela, a Las Vegas native, makes work in a piñata style exploring his identity as a Latino from Las Vegas with Mexican and Guatemalan parents. He makes his work with traditional craft materials like tissue paper and cardboard, making anything from sculptures to large scale paper installations.
— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: Constellation. 8 a.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents its exhibition, Constellation. Nine students from the University of Nevada Reno’s Bachelor of Fine Arts program have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now through Dec. 10, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The artists include Rachael Blizzard, Tessa Clawson, Josh Galarza, Robert Ibarra, Sandra Kramp, Carla Miller, Cesar Piedra, Shara Sinatra, and Amber Skilling. For more information about each artist please visit the CCAI website. The exhibition is at the Carson City BRIC, 108 E Proctor St., Carson City.
— Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk at Carson Tahoe. 9 a.m. 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. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar. Our Tuesday walk will be at the Carson Tahoe Medical Wellness Loop Mile. Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. Pavement trail and partial dirt. Morning walks start at 9 a.m. and are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If weather conditions are bad, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282 with questions.
— Nevada Day art exhibit at Nevada Artists Association gallery at the Brewery Arts Center. The annual Nevada Day Art Exhibit at the Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery will be held through January 3, 2020. The NAA Gallery is located at the Brewery Art Center at 449 West King Street.
— Carson Nugget hosts Job Fair this Tuesday. 2 p.m. The Carson Nugget is pleased to announce that we are hosting a job fair on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. to fill positions in full time, part time and seasonal capacities. All levels of experience are invited to attend the event which takes place in Alatte on the main floor of the casino on N. Carson Street. Click on to the hyperlink here for the jobs available.
— Pole Fitness at Yaple's Dance Studio. 5 p.m. Pole is not what you think. It's for those looking for a fresh, challenging way to be fit. You will be fit unlike anything else. We work with everyone from the serious athlete ready to compete, to the casual student that is looking for a fun new activity to stay in shape. We offer 3 classes a week and class is just $10 to drop in to check it out! Want a monthly price to come to everything?! We have that too! Tuesdays at 5 p.m., Wednesdays at 6 p.m., Fridays at 6 p.m. Check out site out for more info, www.lecirquevagabond.com. Give us a call, send a text to (775) 527-3733. 315 N Carson St., Carson City.
— Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Hike, November 26 at Mayor’s Park. 5:30 p.m. Check with Muscle Powered here if hike is canceled due to weather. 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. A schedule of all upcoming activities and events can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar. The Tuesday, Nov. 26 evening hike will be at Mayor’s Park. Meet at the corner of Koontz Lane and Center Drive. We will walk on sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park. Tuesday evening hikes start at 5:30 PM and are usually 1 1/2 hours or more duration and are 4-6 miles in length. Water, closed-toed shoes, and a headlamp/flashlight are required. Hat and poles recommended. If weather conditions are bad hikes will be cancelled. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com with questions.
— Parents of Addicted Loved Ones hold meetings Tuesday evenings. 6 p.m. PAL provides education and support, at no cost, for family members (over 18) trying to save a son, daughter or family member from addiction to alcohol or drugs. By attending our meetings on Tuesdays, 6 p.m. at Partnership Carson City office at 1925 N Carson City St., you will give and receive support from others who are facing the same challenges you are.
— Art Night Out at Carson City Library. 6 to 7 p.m. Supplies are limited, register in advance online by clicking here. Join us once a month to relax through art! Every month we will explore a different technique to use art to help de-stress. All artistic levels welcome. Please note: Children 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. The Carson City Library is located at 900 North Roop Street.
— Carson City School Board meeting. 7 p.m. The Carson City School District will be holding its upcoming meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 26 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street. A discussion and possible action will be on the table for proposed capital projects as supported by the facilities master plan committee, including construction of classrooms at Eagle Valley Middle School intended to alleviate student overcrowding at Carson Middle School, in an estimated amount not to exceed $8.2 million, which will be financed by the sale of the 2019B school bonds. The Superintendent’s Report will include the awards given to Carson High School (CHS) Girls Golf Team Members Karen Beglin, 2019 Seirra League Player of the year and 4A Northern Region Girls Golfer of the Year; Sarah Wiggins, second Team All-Region and Sophia Taggart, Honorable Mention all Region. In addition, the CHS Girls Cross Country Team made NIAA 4A Academic State Champions.
— Empty Bowls, Open Studio. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Create an empty bowl to donate to charity, instruction will be offered to create and paint a bowl or create something on our own during open studio session. Open studio time at Ogres-Holm Pottery is free of charge and open to the public. 1215 South Carson Street.
— Swing Dance lessons at Yaple's Ballroom. 6 p.m. Looking for a date night idea? Want a night out with the friends! Grab the family and Swing on by Yapel's Ballroom! Come to our Swing Dancing Class. It is the best! It's great physical activity, great music, an easy going style that can help you connect with a partner easily. This is also a great style if you don't have a partner. When you come to class, single guys and gals rotate so that they get a chance to try the swing moves with a partner. If you bring a partner to class, you have the choice to rotate or stick with your partner! Every Tuesday at 6 pm and cost is just $10 to drop in! Classes are held at Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio, 315 N Carson St. For more info call or text 775-400-2952. See YBallroomDance.com.
ONGOING
— The Twelve Days of Christmas: Thanking our Carson City community for shopping local. Shop local at participating businesses and receive a drawing ticket! This is our way of thanking the community for shopping local. Participating stores are: Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, Due Sorella (fondly known as Two Sisters), Kaleidoscope, Mom & Pops Diner, The Purple Avocado, Morley's Books, Postal Annex, Rustically Devine, Touched by Angels home and garden gift shop, Gather, The Bike Smith,Carson Jewelry & Loan, Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar and a special gift given by My Dream Photography. Click on the hyperlink and then click the flier for details.
— Carson City's Vitalant is hosting a 'Food & Toy Drive' through Dec. 22 to benefit local charities. Carson City's Vitalant, located at 256 E Winnie Ln, is hosting a food drive and gift drive now through Dec. 22 to benefit Northern Nevada Dream Center and the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Nevada. Gifts can be any age range so long as they are unwrapped. Food items include unexpired canned foods or meats, non-perishable boxed foods, peanut butter, etc. For a complete list of most needed items please email gwagner@vitalant.org. Drop off items at Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, 256 Winnie Lane at the following days and times: Saturday - Sunday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
— Carson City area food drive happening now to Dec. 21 to benefit Food For Thought. Krisha Caraway with Valley Realty and Management is hosting a food drive to benefit Food For Thought in Carson City. The food drive runs now through Dec. 21 and items can be dropped off between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to her office in Valley Realty and Management located at 302 E William Street.
Or you can call, text her at 775-400-6650 to schedule a pick up and she will come to you.
Established in 2007, Food for Thought was founded on the goal to feed hungry children on the weekend so they can return to school Monday ready to learn. Each Friday, Food for Thought provides a healthy bag of food to hungry children in Carson City, and parts of Douglas County, allowing these children to eat on the weekends and to arrive at school on Monday nourished and ready to learn. Items that are most beneficial to be accepted are:
— 2.05 oz. Easy Mac and Cheese Cup
— 7.5 oz. Beef Raviolis Cans/Cups
— 7.5 oz. SpaghettiO’s Cans/Cups
— 7 oz. Spaghetti and Meatballs Cans/Cups
— Granola Bars
— Individual Cereal Boxes or Cups
— 7 oz. Beefaroni Cans/Cups
— Individual 4 oz. Fruit Cups
— Individual 4 oz. Veggie Cups (found at Walmart)
— Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers
— Gallon-sized Plastic Ziplock Bags
Note: All items must be single serve size. For more information on Food For Thought please go to: http://nvfoodforthought.org/ For more information on Krisha Caraway, please go to: www.nvhomedreams.com.
— Postal Annex Carson City is a Toys for Tots Drop Off Location. Postal Annex is excited to be a drop off location for Toys for Tots! Please bring donations to our store between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 20. Postal Annex is located at 3827 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV. Behind Buffalo wild wings and in front of the Raley's in Eagle Station. If any questions, feel free to call us at 775-350-7576. Thank you and Happy Holidays!
— Carson City Farmers Insurance District Office is a Toys for Tots Drop Off Location. Farmers Insurance District Office is pleased to once again be a drop off location for Toys for Tots. Please bring the donations to our office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. through December 15th. Our office is located at 311 West Washington Street, Ste B, Carson City (corner of Washington and Division). If questions feel free to call us at 434-0545.
— Ron Wood Family Resource Center looking for volunteers during the Holidays. Ron Wood Family Resource Center is gearing up for the holidays. We are looking for volunteers to help distribute food for our children and families in need. If you can spare a couple of hours or more during the week, please call Ron Wood Family Resource Center at (775) 884-2269 or stop by our office at 2621 Northgate Lane No. 62 in Carson City. There is no better gift than giving to those less fortunate.
— Urgent Care hosts food drive for the Dayton area. With Thanksgiving around the corner, Dayton Urgent Care will be collecting non-perishable items for local families. Item such as boxed stuffing, gravy, canned veggies, boxed desserts, boxed potatoes, canned yams, canned soups and soup mix. In the past years we have had such a great turn out with our other drives. The Dayton community has come together and has done such a great job helping out the kids and their families. Dayton Urgent Care would like to thank the Dayton community for all of their help in times of need. For the past few years we have been working with a great person by the name of Terri Gahr. Terri makes sure that all of the items that we collect get to the families that need them. We collect items year round, we always have our collection bin in the lobby so anyone at any time can drop items off. Food items can dropped off at Dayton Urgent Care, 901 Medical Center Drive, Dayton, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you would like to help out we also collect items such as school supplies, coats, shoes, clothes and personal hygiene items. When it comes to shoes and clothes we look for items that can be used by kids K-12 grade. We will be having our Angel tree as well again this year. The tree will be going up in November. As always thank you for your help.
— Photos with Santa to Benefit The Carson City Greenhouse Project. Santa will be appearing at St. Nick's Village, located at Casino Fandango between the Sky Bridge and Galaxy Theater, each Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and Christmas from 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The first 4X6 photo with Santa is free, and donations will be accepted to benefit The Greenhouse Project. The Greenhouse Project (TGP) is a Carson City nonprofit with a mission of growing, giving and teaching for a healthier, greener, and sustainable community. The organization grows thousands of pounds of produce each year for the underserved in Carson City, and it provides garden-based learning opportunities for students and the community. At two micro-farm sites, one on the campus of Carson High School and the other at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, farm managers and staff utilize organic growing practices and strive for sustainability. A multitude of flowering plants are propagated throughout TGP gardens to encourage native pollinators and beneficial insects to balance garden pests. In addition to the produce that is donated to area food banks, TGP supports Future Farmers of America (FFA) and provides fresh produce and herbs to the Carson High School culinary program.
— Carson City family keeps Tiffani and Bailee's annual Sealed Toy Drive alive in memory. Now through Dec. 2. Tiffani Barber was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer on Dec. 8, 2012. For those who did not know Tiffani, all she ever wanted to do was help people. She carried water and snacks in her car to give to the homeless and people less fortunate than her. It came as no surprise to the people closest to her, when the social worker assigned to her case to Tiffani's hospital room and asked what she needed, Tiffani replied with, "How can I help?"
After much discussion, she found out that Lucile Packard Children's Hospital was in grave need of sealed toys for the children who have no immune system and have to brand new toys. They couldn't even leave their Hospital room. Tiffani got busy and called her sister, Bailee, to put out boxes all over Carson City to collect toys, while Tiffani got busy spreading the word on social media from her hospital bed. Tiffani had one wish: It was to please keep this Toy Drive going after she passed. That's exactly what her sister Bailee and her family have done. The Toy Drive is now underway, beginning Nov. 1, 2019 and comes to an end on Dec. 2, 2019. Please help us, help these kids! For more information or questions, contact Brad Barber at 775-721-5941. Click on the hyperlink above and scroll down for a list of toy drop off locations in Carson City, Douglas County and Reno areas.
— Carson City Santa Events Roundup for 2019: How, when and where you can find Old St. Nick. While it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy. Go here for the 2019 Santa Claus Roundup in Carson City. Email editor@carsonnow.org if you have a Santa related event and wish to put it on the list.
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