Spring into Tuesday: trivia nights, trail hikes, tacos and more

It’s hard to believe that this is the first day of spring: we had nicer weather in January. Expect the next few days to bring a mix of wet stuff, and probably some gusty winds our way. Both Muscle Powered walks today are dependent on dry skies, otherwise meet up at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center for some strolling comradery. Break open the crayons; it’s Coloring Night at the Library. Bring your own favorite pages, or feel free to get creative with their supplies. Taco lovers of all ages are invited to the Dayton Senior Center for their Meals on Wheels fundraiser. They’re serving, you guessed it, tacos.

TUESDAY, March 20: Things to do in Carson City on the First Day of Spring - Vernal Equinox

• — 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 Great Basin” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — “Vistas and Viewpoints” exhibit featuring multi-media works by NAC Visual Arts Fellow Bobbie Ann Howell in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — 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: Fairview Multi-Use Path - Meet in parking area on the corner of Fifth Street and Fairview at the roundabout (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)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Story Time Adventures: A House is a Home 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 )
• — 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)
• — Taco Tuesday at the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5pm-7pm; $6, Dinner includes tacos, beans, rice, chips and salsa, biscocho cookies, and basic drinks; All ages welcome; Fundraiser for the Meals on Wheels Program and the Senior Center)
• — Open House and Fundraiser Kick-off at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (5pm-7pm; help the Douglas County Historical Society raise funds for a new outdoor agricultural exhibit; see the location of the proposed exhibit, the concept drawings and video of the new exhibit space)
• — Muscle Powered Evening Hike: Mexican Ditch Trail - Meet at Moffat Open Space parking area on Hells Bells Road at Parkhill Drive. (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)
• — Coloring Night at the Carson City Library - meet at the tables near the Nevada collection (6pm-7pm; Join us once a month to relax through coloring. We will provide coloring pages and materials, but feel free to bring your own. All coloring levels welcome; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times, You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — 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)
• — Live Music with Chris Twomey 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)