Things to do on Tuesday: Jazz, a blood drive, and a battle of wits

I hope you got your fill of sunshine yesterday because we have got some cloudy days on the horizon. Luckily, there are enough things going on to keep you distracted, and inside away from the rain. Jazz and Poetry, courtesy of the Mile High Jazz Band, takes place tonight at Comma Coffee, with the lovely June Joplin on vocals. Trade a pint for a pint. Today’s blood drive at the Carson Aquatic Center will earn you a libation at the Union Brewery in downtown Carson City. Join in the all-ages trivia battles at either Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint or the Fox Brewpub; just bring your thinking cap.

TUESDAY, March 13: 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)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — Nevada Art Council’s traveling exhibit, “Honest Horses: A Portrait of the Mustang” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — ART from WNC, featuring student artists from Western Nevada College in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — Muscle Powered Morning Walk: Linear Park Trail and Blackwell Pond - Meet in the parking area New Ridge Drive off of Northridge Drive (9am-10am; 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)
• — ‘Pint for a Pint’ Community Blood Drive at the Carson City Aquatic Center (9am-12:45; Donate a pint and you’ll get a pint of beer at The Union; walk-ins welcome, reservations can be made at www.bloodhero.com - Sponsor code: CAF)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Story Time Adventures: St. Patrick’s Day 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)
• — Winter 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)
• — $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• — Fundraiser for Fritch Elementary School at the Pizza Factory (11am-9pm, school PTA Meeting at 6pm; mention you are there to support Fritch Elementary for a portion of your check to be donated)
• — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Twosday at the Westside Pour House (11am-10pm; $2 tacos, chips with salsa, and beer specials)
• — 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)
• — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• — Family Game Night at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (4pm-9pm; kids 10 and under eat free with purchase of adult entrée; family friendly games in dining room, adults only games in the Sage Lounge)
• — 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)
• — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• — Muscle Powered Evening Hike: C Hill - Meet in the dirt parking area on curry Street behind the Railroad Museum (5:30pm-7:30pm; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; MUST bring a flashlight or headlamp; water and sturdy closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; Intermediate Lesson 7:30pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Fee; must be 21)
• — Sierra Nevada Forums presents “The Electoral College versus a National Popular Vote – You Decide" in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (doors open 5:30pm, 6pm-8pm; free, donations always appreciated; Journey through the history of the Electoral College, Pros/cons of both, Redistricting, Gerrymandering, and more)
• — Blue Star Mothers: Sierra Chapter #2 Meeting at the Nevada Army National Guard: 2460 Fairview Drive (6pm social time, 6:30 meeting; If you have, or have had, a son or daughter in the military you are welcome to join our chapter; For more information please call Dorothy Wingard, President, 775-246-2499)
• — Live Music with Bill Wharton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:30pm; singers, high-school age and above, are welcome without audition and without fees; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 for more information)
• — Celebrity BINGO at Westside Pour House (6:30pm-7:30pm; A different host each week; two games of Bingo and blackout, $5 per card each game; Bingo prize and blackout splits the pot)
• — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm)
• — Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; all ages, but some material is PG-13; one to six players per team)
• — 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: 512 N. Division St (7pm; suggested donation $12; Great for stress relief and recovery from injuries and surgeries - no yoga experience is necessary)
• — Open Mic Night and Performances by Debi Destiny: Magician and Illusionist at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-9pm)
• — Carson Fly Fishing Club meeting in the Airport Terminal Building: 2600 College Parkway, just east of N. Lompa Lane (7pm, doors open 6:45pm; meet fellow fishing enthusiasts, listen and learn from guest speakers, enjoy a chance to win a prize in the raffle, hear the latest fishing stories, and much more; family membership $30)
• — Mile High Jazz Band presents "Springboards: Big Band Jazz and Poetry” featuring vocalist June Joplin at Comma Coffee (7:30pm-9:30pm; $5, free for 18 and younger; featuring poet/readers: Rita Geil, Wayne Carlson, Ray Hadley, Krista Lukas, Susan Sara Priest, Timothy Rhodes, and Amy Roby)