Happenings around Carson City for Wednesday, Jan. 23

Good day Carson City and welcome to the middle of the work week. Today is Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. We're looking at mostly sunny skies ahead today and for the remainder of the week, with highs in the low 50s today and warming into the mid 50s through Sunday.

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Here's what's happening today:
— NNDA to feature county leaders Wednesday at Business Edge talk in Carson City. 7:30 a.m. The Northern Nevada Development Authority is beginning the new year by bringing county managers together for a morning talk about the present and future. The managers of Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties will provide an overview of their county. Their presentations will focus on county successes, challenges and plans for the future. NNDA’s The Business Edge will meet Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Casino Fandango, 3800 South Carson Street in Carson City. Doors for breakfast and networking open at 7:30 a.m. and the program will begin at 8 a.m. Speakers include City and County leaders Nancy Paulson of Carson City, Jim Barbee of Churchill County, Jenifer Davidson, acting Douglas County manager, Jeff Page of Lyon County, Austin Osborne, planning director for Storey County. Register online here.

— Open Studio Painting at the Brewery Arts Center. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work on your own paintings from subject mater you chose for yourself. The instructor will provide one on one instruction throughout the class. Students may use oil, acrylic, or watercolor paint. Dry media is also welcome. Bring your own supplies and source materials (such as photographs or drawings you wish to paint). This in an open enrollment drop in class so there is no need to enroll in advance. Classes: 9:00-12:00 or 12:30-3:30. $25 per session or $40 for the day, payment made to instructor. For more details contact the Brewery Arts Center or by calling 883-1976. 449 West King Street.

— Carson City Soroptimist to honor five at January meeting. Noon. Carson City Soroptimist will honor five Girls of the Month during its Program Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 23, noon until 1 p.m., at Glen Eagles Restaurant. This meeting is open to the public. The reservations deadline was Monday, Jan. 21. Girls of the Month are Carson City high school seniors selected by the Foundations Committee of Soroptimist International of Carson City (SICC) for exemplary academic achievement, participation in school activities, and community service. Many of these girls have overcome adversity to become leaders in their schools and our community.

— Basic Pottery Skills, 1 to 4 p.m. at Ogres-Holm Pottery. Studio manager, Lucas Lamont, introduces you to clay, in this 6-week open start class, designed to get you started with clay. The syllabus includes pinch pots, coil pots, sculpture, and an introduction to wheel throwing. $175 for 6 week class including open studio times or $45 for drop in classes. 1215 South Carson Street.

— Alzheimer's or Related Dementia Family Caregiver Support Groups. 2:30 p.m. We welcome family caregivers of a loved one with an Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia diagnosis to join us at our monthly Caregiver Support Groups. When: January 23, 2019 and every fourth Wednesday of the month. Where: Carson City Citizen's Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City. Time: 2:30-4 p.m. Facilitator: Heidi Slater. Our Family Caregiver Support Groups are not for the person with the diagnosis. If you need information regarding respite for your loved one so you are able to attend the Support Group, please feel free tp contact the Alzheimer's Association at 1-800-272-3900.

— Wine and Dine Water Color Classes. 3 to 5:30 p.m. Students get a reminder text each week. Drop in basis – no monthly commitment necessary. On rare occasions we meet elsewhere, students will be notified. To sign up, get a supply list or ask questions email Dana at tfa.create@gmail.com. Black Bear Diner, 900 South Carson Street.

— Culinary Travelers Club: Modern Greek Odyssey. 5 p.m. Bleu Café is proud to host their Culinary Travelers Club dinner. The dinner will be a Modern Greek Odyssey theme. Throughout the Aegean, bright young chefs are taking a new approach to traditional Greek cuisine. Their goal is to respectfully update the familiar comfort foods they grew up with. Tickets are $49.95 each, not including tax and gratuity and must be purchased in advance at Bleu Café or by calling 775-297-3301. You can view the menu online. There is no cost to join the Culinary Travelers Club. People can join by texting BLEUCAFE to 22828 or by signing up online. There is no need to join if you only want to attend any of the monthly dinners. Members will receive email notifications about special events at Bleu Café. Doors open at 5:00, first dinner course is served at 6:00. For more information visit the Bleu Café website or call 775-297-3301. 240 E. Winnie Ln. Carson City.

— New Soroptimist Club Meeting in Carson Valley this Wednesday. Soroptimist International of Pinenut Valleys is a new Soroptimist club which will be forming to include the Carson Valley and Smith Valley areas. An informational meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at El Aguila Real Mexican Restaurant, 1488 US Hwy 395, Gardnerville to introduce the exciting ways we work to improve life for women and girls. Please RSVP to Danielle Kennedy at (775) 720-4739 or email yandapanda@ gmail.com.

— Salsa Social Dance, 6 to 8 p.m. Come learn, have fun and get some exercise by taking an hour long dance lesson! After your lesson head across the street to the Battle Born Social. For more information call or text Tiffany: 775-400-2952. Yaples Ballroom, 315 North Carson Street.

— Pajama Story Time for kids at Carson City Library. 6:30 p.m. Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed storytime! Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop St. Carson City,

— The Carson Aquatic Center, closed since December for upgrades, is officially open as of Tuesday. The grand re-opening will be Friday, Jan. 26 The Carson Aquatic Facility is located at 841 North Roop Street in Carson City. Go here for hours or call 887-2242 for more information.

— Tuesday Morning Walk - Carson Tahoe Medical Loop, Wellness Mile hosted by Muscle Powered. 9 a.m. Come and join Muscle Powered for its weekly one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Park in the parking lot opposite Pesti Lane on Medical Parkway. Pavement and partial dirt trail. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains or snows, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions.

— Tuesday Evening Hike: John Mankins Park hosted by Muscle Powered. 5:30 p.m. Join Muscle Powered for free hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at 3051 Oak ridge Drive and West College Parkway. We will walk on sidewalks in the neighborhood near the park. BRING A FLASHLIGHT as it will be dark on these walks. Water and closed-toe shoes required. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook for last minute changes or cancellations. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com or 775-720-4060 if you have questions.

— Empty Bowls, Open Studio. 6 p.m. at Ogres-Holm Pottery, 1215 S. Carson St. Carson City. 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 is free of charge and open to the public.

— January Carson City School Board Meeting discusses policy changes, early release dates. 6 p.m. The January Carson City School Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 22 beginning at 6 p.m. A board workshop will run from 6-7 p.m. regarding a progress update for the Performance Plans related to the Nevada School Performance Framework for Pioneer High School. The School Board Meeting will be called to order at 7 p.m. 1402 West King Street, Carson City.

ONGOING:

— The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished," at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City. Eleven artists from Carson High School have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public from January 14 to March 31, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m. The artists are all students in Photography Instructor Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photo class.

— Pets of the Homeless fundraiser in downtown Carson City. This time of year, the Nevada state capital is filled with traditions. One that has grown especially endearing to the Carson City community is the annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin. Chef Don Pepe Paz, "The Paella King" and owner of Carpa Nevada, is once again donating the profits made from sales of his fine Portuguese olive oils and balsamic vinegar to Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 registered non-profit with a nationwide outreach. The fundraising sale began Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2019. Olive oil and balsamic vinegar products can be purchased individually or by the case at Downtown Coin, 111 W. Telegraph in downtown Carson City. Funds for Pets of the Homeless go directly to pay for the veterinary, nutritional and other care of pets of homeless individuals across the country.

— Clothing and food collection drive underway for Carson City homeless. Now that the holiday season is over many people forget about the great need the homeless face everyday here in Carson City. With some of the coldest weather still ahead of us lets do what we can to help those suffering from homelessness. I'm collecting items for the Do Drop In Center and the homeless of Carson City. Some of the items needed are: Warm socks, Jackets, gloves, sleeping bags, blankets, hats, camping gear, tarps, and hygiene products. We are also collecting canned goods, nutritional snacks, hot chocolate, oatmeal, individual servings of juice as well as coffee, tea and soup that can be used at the center. Volunteers and money donations to keep the Do Drop In doors open are always needed. Donations can be dropped off at Grocery Outlet 1831 N Carson St., Rustically Divine 410 N Carson St. Items will be collected now through March. To help, donate, or with questions call Monica Marcinko 775-885-7639 or call the Do Drop In Center at 775-841-2580.

— Nevada Artists Association presents New Year's Show at BAC. 10 a.m. The Nevada Artists Association presents The New Year's Show. The featured artists wall at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City will also be presenting the works of Dick Carr and Reta Hanks. These shows are free and open to the public. The NAA Gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located on the campus of the Brewery Arts Center at 449 W. King Street in Carson City. Be sure to visit us on Facebook and visit our website at www.NevadaArtists.org.

— Art exhibit 'Korea '76' featured at the Carson City Community Center's Sierra Room. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Korea ’76" with work by artists Eugene Rolfe and Gig Depio in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition is available to the public now through Feb. 28, 2019. Note: the Sierra Room is closed for renovation from Jan. 18 to Feb. 6.

— Dayton High School athletic registration open for spring sports. Dayton High School Spring sports registration for baseball, softball, field and track, boys golf has begun. Registrations must be complete by 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 14. Current fall and winter athletes must register as well for a spring sport if they are participating. All registration will be online at www.registermyathlete.com

— Statewide presentations on radon safety. January is National Radon Action Month, and University of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s Radon Education Program is offering free short-term radon test kits to Nevadans from Jan. 2 through Feb. 28. Radon test kits are available at Cooperative Extension offices and partnering locations, as well as at presentations, statewide. Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless and tasteless. It comes from the ground and can accumulate in homes, raising the risk of lung cancer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates 21,000 Americans die each year from radon-caused lung cancer, killing more people than secondhand smoke, drunk driving and house fires.For more information, call the Radon Hotline at 1-888-RADON10 (1-888-723-6610) or visit the Nevada Radon Education Program website at www.RadonNV.com. Cooperative Extension, the EPA and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health urge all Nevadans to test their homes for radon.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently seeking individuals and pairs interested in leading interpretive programs in one of our many parks and open spaces. Interested individuals and pairs are encouraged to apply. If interested, go here.

— The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Depio is an artist and an advocate for public art in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was awarded the 2016 Fellowship Grant in Painting by the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). He has worked on various exhibitions and projects with the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery, and UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum, among others. Depio graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. He lives in Las Vegas with his family. Carson City Courthouse Gallery, 885 E. Musser Street in Carson City.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.