Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Feb. 18

For those returning from the three-day holiday weekend, Tuesday is shaping up to be a great day around the capital city. Muscle Powered will host morning and evening walks; it is the final day of early voting for the Nevada caucus, plus there's the Nevada Artists Association Judged Winter Show at its gallery in the Brewery Arts Center, classes at Yaple's Ballroom, meetings and more.

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Here's what's happening Tuesday:

— Nevada's Democrats will have a final opportunity to cast early votes for up to five candidates, in preference order, who are still in the running for delegates to the county, state and national conventions that will select the Democratic nominee for November's presidential election. These early votes will be tabulated by the Nevada State Democratic Party and seeded onto the tablet computers to be issued for vote tabulation at the Feb. 2 precinct caucuses. In Carson City, the final day of early voting will take place in the Ponderosa Room at the rear of the Carson City Community Center, 851 E William St. Voting commences Tuesday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Only registered Democrats will be allowed to participate in the caucus process, but anyone wishing to register as a Democrat or switch to the Democrats will be able to do so during check-in. Further questions should be directed to Michael Greedy at 883-0854 or to the Carson City Dems at 841-3367. Voicemails will be returned in the order received. Caucus day is this Saturday.

— Muscle Powered Tuesday Morning Walk at Mexican Ditch. 9 a.m. Come 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. The Tuesday, Feb. 18 walk will be at the Mexican Ditch Trail, North. Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road and Parkhill Drive. This is a Dirt trail. 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.

— Capital City Arts Initiative to present 'Impact' exhibition featuring Lake Tahoe artist Paula Chung. Daily through May 28. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition "Impact" by artist Paula Chung at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery in Carson City. The exhibition will be in the gallery from Feb. 7 through May 28, 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, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Paula Chung’s Impact works address violence on sports fields, battlefields, and the streets. Through the use of medical imagery, she illustrates how violence affects us all.

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'Photo Finished 2020' exhibition. Daily. The Capital City Arts Initiative announces its exhibition, Photo Finished 2020, at the Community Development Building, the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Nine students from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public through March 26, 2020, Mondays - Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. The Carson High students include Jackie Garza, Ansley Griffin, Karla Herrera, Meagan Kiesow, Kayee Konze, Kailee Luschar, Vanessa Martinez, Haley Trost, and Valerie Wamsley. The artists are all students in Kara Ferrin’s Advanced Photography class.

— Nevada Artists Association Judged Winter Show to run through March 27. 10 a.m. Nevada Artists Association presents the Winter Show. This is a judged show presenting a wide array of entries from Northern Nevada artists. This show runs through March 27. The Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City and is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. everyday, except Monday. Visit http://www.nevadaartists.org to see the 2020 schedule of shows and to learn more about becoming a member.

— The Carson City Toastmasters meet Tuesdays. Noon at the Black Bear Diner, Max Casino in the Atrium in the back, to the right after entering Black Bear. Max Casino is located at 900 S Carson St Carson City. Membership Restriction: None; the club is open to all interested parties.

— 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 at Linear Ditch. 5:30 p.m. Come 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. The Feb. 18, Tuesday evening hike is at Linear Ditch Trail, West. Meet in the parking lot at Governor's Field on Evalyn Street off of Roop Street. Flashlight required. 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.

— Pilates mat classes offered at the Brewery Arts Center. 5:30 p.m. If you are looking to strengthen your abdomen, hips, legs, arms, as well as maintain good posture, then Pilates is for you! It also has a strong mind/body connection that gives you an low impact targeted core workout. You’ll get stronger with more sculpted muscles and gain flexibility which can give you a better sense of well being all around. Pilates is great for any fitness level or age as it can be tailored to your individual needs. Prices: $10, Drop-in, $6 class when purchased by the month or $80 for 10-pack. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Brewer Arts Center, Upstairs Ballroom, 449 W. King Street, Carson City. 110 Thompson Street, Carson City.

— Bordewich Bray Elementary host "Parent's Guide to Raising Tough Kids." 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bordewich Bray is offering parenting classes based on Dr. Roger H. Morgan’s book "Loving Solutions." We will be offering 2 classes per month, one in English and the other one in Spanish.

— 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.

— 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 Yaple'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. There will be an intermediate class beginning at 7 p.m. 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.

— Silver State Model T Ford Club to Hold Meeting. 7 p.m. The Silver State Model T Ford Club will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Red’s Old 395 Grill, 10455 S. Carson Street in Carson City. Optional no-host dinner precedes the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Anyone interested in Model T Ford cars or trucks is welcome to attend. This club is organized to have fun, go on tours and help each other with our Model Ts. Spouses are also welcome. For information, call club president Dick Markley at (575) 654-0124 or Wendell Newman at (775) 721-7949.