Events around Carson City for Saturday, April 27

Headed into Saturday, April 27, 2019 we're looking at another picture-perfect spring weather day and cool overnight temperatures. There's lots of activities ahead, including a colorful fun run at Mills Park, a free paper and document recycling event hosted by Debug Computer, a prescription drug roundup, the Silver State's own celebration of the Aloha State, a Carson High School speech team fundraiser at Flavors of India, art showings and sales and a fundraiser at Flat Earth Pizza for a wonderful Carson City woman who is in the throes of cancer. Read on and enjoy your day.

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— Muscle Powered Hike to Genoa Canyon Trail. 8 a.m. Join us for a beautiful seven-mile hike, with five water crossings and stunning views, on the Genoa Canyon Trail in Carson Valley. We will hike on part of the Genoa Trail System built by Carson Valley Trails Association, a hiking gem in Carson Valley. We will meet to organize vehicles at the Genoa Canyon Trailhead at the end of Carson Street in Genoa at 8 a.m. We will leave half of the vehicles at the Genoa Canyon Trailhead, and then carpool with the other half of the cars to Snowshoe Lane. We will then begin our one-way hike back to the Genoa Canyon Trailhead on Carson Street. The hike begins with a 1300 ft elevation gain and ends with a 1300 ft elevation drop. The highest elevation on the trail is 6140 ft., and is where we will have lunch and enjoy the views. The trail’s first two miles includes uphill switchbacks, then continues 3 miles south across the face of the mountains, and finally back down two miles of steep switchbacks, including a fascinating ridge, to Carson Street in Genoa.This hike is for experienced, fit hikers who aren't afraid of heights. Hiking poles are highly recommended and we require at least 2 quarts of water, sturdy hiking shoes, and snacks. Hats and sunscreen are also highly recommended. Please, no sneakers due to water crossings. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. After the hike, those interested can stop for refreshments at the oldest saloon in Nevada, and at the Genoa Country Store; both of which are just three blocks from the Genoa Canyon Trailhead. Please plan to spend approximately five hours for the hike, plus extra time if staying for refreshments. We will cancel if it rains or snows on the morning of the hike. For further information please contact hike leaders Jo Foster at jf.prairie@gmail.com, (775) 350-0992; or Larry Marinel at larryamarinel@gmail.com, (530) 788-6274.

— Ladies Fly Fishing Clinic at Fuji Park. 8 a.m. The High Sierra Fly Casters and the Carson Fly Fishing Club are joining forces to sponsor a Ladies Day fly fishing clinic starting at 8 AM on April 27 at Fuji Park on Old Clear Creek Road (across from Costco) to introduce newcomers to fly fishing. This one-day event is open to the public, but advance registration is necessary. Ladies Day is designed to introduce ladies to fly fishing by offering classes in the equipment used in fly fishing, the basics of casting a fly, necessary knots, fishing etiquette, and introduction to tying the ornate feather and fur imitations that are used to attract fish. Participants will also get to fish at Baily’s Pond, within walking distance of the building where the clinic will meet. More information is available at the Nevada Department of Wildlife web site — www.ndow.org — where participants can register for the event.

— Color Fun Run coming Saturday to Mills Park in Carson City. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. The students of Mark Twain Elementary School will host their fourth annual community-wide “My School Color Run” Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Mills Park in Carson City. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. for registered runners. The untimed two-mile walk, jog or run event is a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) fundraiser for the school. It is designed for all ages and is for all fitness abilities. During the event, participants pass through vibrant color zones making it a “colorful experience.” Additionally, each pre-registered participant is provided with a single powder color pack that will be thrown in the air at the final color celebration at the finish line. Sign up for the run by visiting eventbrite.com here or by completing a paper registration form from the school.

— Partnership Carson City to host Drug Roundup. 9 a.m. Help protect each other and our water supply by properly disposing of your unused or expired prescription drugs, over-the-counter products, prescription liquids, pet medications and syringes. As part of the federal Drug Roundup initiative, Partnership Carson City will set up drug roundup stations 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in front of both Save Mart Supermarkets, 3620 N. Carson and 4348 S. Carson streets; Smith’s Food & Drug Store, 559 E. William St.; and FoodMaxx, 3325 Highway 50 East.

— Nevada State Museum event in Carson City celebrates Hawaiian culture. 10 a.m. For the second consecutive year, the Nevada State Museum will celebrate Hawaiian culture with “Lei Day.” The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. It is open to the public and admission is free. Emulating “May Day is Lei Day,” in Hawaii, the museum’s event will include traditional Hawaiian music, hula performers, food, lei-making demonstrations and hands-on activities for kids. The lei making will be demonstrated by Malcolm Leihulu Delovio, a cultural practitioner who learned lei making from his grandmother, Elizabeth Hoʻopiʻi Delovio, who was one of the first lei sellers in Waikiki, opening her stand in the early 1940s.
Members of the Northern Nevada Hawaiian Civic Club, Nā ʻŌiwi O Hawaiʻi, will teach visitors to make kupeʻe (wristlets) made from kī leaf. Kī has many uses in Hawaiian culture, ranging from hula skirts to food wrappers to house thatch. Lei Day will include performances by two Reno-based hula schools – Ka Pā Hula ʻO Kawaiolanoelaniokāne and Matasina Polynesian Review. The band Pono will be playing traditional Hawaiian music and the food truck, Aloha Shack, will be serving Hawaiian style plate lunches.
The museum also plans a temporary exhibit that illustrates the various types of materials used for lei making as well as a brief history of Lei Day.
Schedule for Lei Day:
10-10:30 a.m.: Greeting and time with crafters
10:30-11:15 a.m.: Hula performance by Ka Pā Hula ʻO Kawaiolanoelaniokāne
11:15-11:45 a.m.: Open time for crafts or food
11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.: Musicians
12:45-1:15 p.m.: Open time for crafts or food
1:15-2 p.m.: Hula performance by Matasina Polynesian Review
This program is in cooperation with the Carson City Cultural Commission and Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority. It is supported, in part, by the Nevada Arts Council.

— State Capitol Guided Tour. 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Guided tours by docents from the Nevada State Museum will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Saturday. Tours typically take an hour and include both the exterior of the building, nearby memorials as well as the interior of the building. Tours are available for up to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The building includes numerous historic artifacts that range from portraits of past Nevada governors to sculptures to historical items showcased during Nevada’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The Capitol remains open to the public Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours of up to 20 people can be arranged in advance by calling the Nevada State Museum’s Education Program at 775-687-4810, ext. 237.

— Carson City Library Presents: Explore Earth Exhibit. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet, a national traveling exhibition exploring a global view of our changing environment, will be on display at the Carson City Library. Getting people interested in science can be a challenge, but Explore Earth: Our Changing Planet strives to make it fun with a focus on local earth science topic, such as weather, the water cycle and ecosystem changes as well as a global look at our changing planet. 900 North Roop Street.

— Capital City Reads: Carson City Library April program features 'Station Eleven.' 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Happening through April. The Carson City Library invites everyone in Carson City to participate in a community read of "Station Eleven" by Emily St. John Mandel for the library’s annual Capital City Reads program during the month of April. Capital City Reads is Carson City Library’s annual city-wide book club sponsored by the Friends of the Carson City Library that brings people together through reading and discussion. "Station Eleven" explores the role of arts and culture in creating and keeping the community connections that keep humanity alive after a devastating flu pandemic brings civilization as we know it to an end. This book was chosen to align with this year’s theme for National Library Week: Libraries = Strong Communities. Copies of Station Eleven in English and Spanish will be available at the Carson City Library while supplies last. Go here for more about the book and upcoming events in April: The Carson City Library is located at 900 N. Roop St. For more information visit the website website at www.CarsonCityLibrary.org or call 887-2244.

— Fundraiser for Carson City mom battling cancer at Flat Earth Pizza. 11 a.m. to close. A fundraiser for a Carson City mother who is currently battling stage 4 breast, bone and liver cancer is set for this Saturday, April 27 at Flat Earth Pizza. The fundraiser for Mila Mangone of Carson City is from opening to closing, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the pizza restaurant, located at 2010 E William Street. Portions of the proceeds collected at the fundraiser will help Mila's treatment plan. Mila, a mother and wife, is currently battling stage IV breast, bone and liver cancer. Last January she was given three weeks to live. Completely bedridden for nearly 10 months, the cancer in her bones broke one pelvis and cracked another, and all of the vertebrae in the back compressed and fractured, which the result was losing six inches of height. At its worst, Mila's weight dropped to 75 pounds. Since then she has made remarkable strides, but there is still a lot of fight left, said her husband Tom Mangone. Mila is doing this naturally without chemo or radiation, and because of this reason, insurance to pay for costs has been difficult. Doctors told Mila that chemo and radiation would not work at that point, doing more harm than good. "We would like to invite everyone to this fun filled day. Enjoy some music, all day raffles, and silent auction," said Tom Mangone. "We will have a young girl just starting out her youtube page playing the guitar and singing. Thank you to everyone for their kindness and generosity, especially Flat Earth Pizza for the venue." People who attend are urged to tell Flat Earth Pizza staff they are there for the fundraiser, Tom added. Please go to: https://www.plumfund.com/medical-fund/milas-miracle to contribute online. Several businesses in the community are participating in the silent auction and raffle, prizes. To preview the Silent Auction items, to place bids online, or to donate an item for bidding, please check out: https://www.facebook.com/events/2258652681014776/
A good cause and good reason to be there.

— Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery's 3rd Annual Yard Art Show. 11 a.m. The gallery is located at 405 North Nevada Street, Carson City. See the Facebook page here and the website here.

— Make a tote bag out of a book: Class Saturday at Western Nevada College. 1 to 3 p.m. Did you ever want to create really cool things out of books? Once read, they sit on a shelf and start to collect dust. Why not learn what Debbie and Rachael of My Thousand Words have created. They will be teaching you a few designs that they have made and sold in galleries throughout the northwest and across the country. Participants can choose one class or all of them! They are the 2019 Artown Poster designers! You will have expert instruction learning to make amazing works of art! Each class will run approximately 2 hours with 30 minutes of instruction and help throughout the time. Please note the items necessary to bring to each class, most supplies are included but you have an option to purchase extras from the class.
Instructor: Debbie and Rachael Lambin
Dates: April 27, 2019
Days: Saturday
Times: 1 to 3 p.m.
Fee: $50
Join us at WNC (Western Nevada College) in Carson City on Saturday, April 27 and repurpose a book into a tote bag! My Thousand Words and Lambin Arts will teach you how to take a book and make it into a fun little tote, purse, bag to use! People won't believe you when you carry around a book but wait, it's a tote! Sign up at WNC here for this special class.

— Flavors of India to host fundraiser to send Carson’s Speech and Debate Team to National competition. 5 to 6:30 p.m. The Carson High School Speech and Debate team is inviting the community to Flavors of India between 5 - 6:30 p.m., 1105 S. Carson St., Carson City. Come enjoy delicious food, live entertainment and great conversations. They are raising money to send qualifying students to the National Speech and Debate competition in Dallas, TX, this June. Buffet tickets are $25 at the door or you can purchase them in advance. Thank you for your support. Flavors of India is located at 1105 S Carson St, Carson City.

— Saturday Night Star Party at Jack C. Davis Observatory on campus of Western Nevada College. 7:30 to 9 a.m. The Jack C Davis Observatory hosts free star parties on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month year round, starting at 7:30 p.m. (except when there is snow on the roads). The evening starts with a lecture on one of numerous topics and concludes with guided star viewing by one of our astronomers. Mike Thomas lectures 2nd Saturdays and Dr. Tom Herring lectures on 4th Saturdays. The observatory is located at 2699 Vanpatten Ave., Carson City.

— Live comedy entertainment at the Carson Nugget Saturday. 8 p.m. Join the Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget for a fun-filled weekend April 26-27 in Carson City. Comedian Kirk McHenry will headline the comedy club Friday night and Saturday nights beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the Winners Club inside the Carson Nugget or at www.ccnugget.com just for $15 each! Kirk is one of the Top 10 comedians in the Bay Area and has worked big acts such as Kevin Hart and Jamie Foxx. From entertaining our troops overseas to being featured on BET's ComicView, BET's One Mic Stand, and Jamie Foxx Laffapalooza Kirk McHenry is well on his way to becoming a household name. Having already opened for such comedic stars as Paul Mooney, Bobby Slayton, Gary Owen, Charlie Murphy, Tommy Davidson and the Eddie Griffin; as well as several musical acts such as The Whispers, Howard Hewitt, and KEM this unforgettable comic continues to bring his dynamic side splitting comedy style to the stage every time! Following the comedy show, the Carson Nugget will have local band, Melissa Dru, rocking out at The Loft. The band will perform from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Carson Nugget is located at 507 N Carson St. 24/7. Hotline (775) 882-1626.

ONGOING:

— Student art show open at WNC’s Main Gallery at Carson City campus. Daily. The artistic talents of Western Nevada College students will be on display in the college art gallery for the next month. The 2019 Student Art Show will be shown through Wednesday, May 15 in the Bristlecone Building on WNC’s Carson City campus.The exhibit features juried artwork from WNC students who were enrolled in classes during the fall or are currently enrolled during the spring semester. Students will compete for first, second and third places in drawing, painting, collage, photography, graphic art, ceramics, sculpture and mixed media. Students will also have the opportunity to price and sell their artwork. WNC’s Main Gallery is located in the Bristlecone Building and is open to the public six days a week: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

— Carson City art exhibition 'Creative Spark' features 32 area high school artists. The Capital City Arts Initiative hosts its exhibition, Creative Spark, at the Community Development Building, also known as the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City. Thirty-two students from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools have work in the exhibit. The free exhibition is available to the public now through May 29, 2019, Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Creative Spark includes a wide variety of art media including ceramics, collage, drawing, painting, and photography that show the diversity of the students’ creativity.

— Paiute artist’s work displayed at Nevada Legislature. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Native American artist Melissa Melero-Moose finds inspiration for her mixed media creations from the landscape and culture of the Northern Paiute of the Great Basin.
“Willows, tules, cattails, and pine nuts are all very important staples to the Paiute people, being sources of food, shelter, and implements made with artistic intention,” she said. “I consider these works to be a perspective of my tribe and culture through the eyes of a Native woman, mother and artist.” Melero-Moose’s work is featured in the exhibit, “Translating Paiute,” which went on display Monday, April 8 at the Nevada Arts Council’s Legislative eXhibition Series (LXS) Gallery inside the Nevada Legislative Building. 401 S Carson Street, Carson City.

Nevada Artists Association 'Spring has Sprung' show underway at the BAC in Carson City. 10 a.m. daily except Mondays. Come on in and enjoy browsing the new art in the "Spring has Sprung" show running now through May 3 at the Nevada Artists Association Carson City gallery located in the Brewery Arts Center. The association is celebrating its 40th year as a gallery and offers a wide array of art forms for your visual enjoyment, that make for amazing gift options. Choose one of the dozens of fabulous professional paintings to adorn your home or to give as a unique and thoughtful gift. We offer thousands of hand crafted and painted print gift cards at prices that put Hallmark to shame. The BAC is located at 449 West King Street. See the website here and the Facebook page here. The gallery is open daily Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: The Felt Works. Daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday through Friday and will is on display now through May 3. Artist Svea Ferguson, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, created her wall sculptures from common materials found primarily in domestic spaces. She uses vinyl and linoleum flooring materials designed to mimic the appearance of high-end options such as marble, granite, and hardwood at significantly lower costs. These flexible, faux veneers present physical qualities, which allow them to be easily manipulated by the hand, without the need for specialty tools or facilities. The CCAI Courthouse Gallery is located at 885 E Musser St., Carson City.

— Watercolor Exploration classes offered in March and April through WNC's Continuing Education. Whether you are a new or continuing watercolor student, learn to splash and play while discovering the expansive possibilities of watercolor at classes offered through Western Nevada College's Continuing Education program. In each 4-week class, we will explore several different approaches to watercolor. We will also investigate art fundamental topics concentrating on one topic per 4-week session. Students may choose their own subjects, with instructor input as to relevance based on individual skill level. Supplies require. Potential watercolor approaches include: wet-on-dry, wet-into-wet, watercolor pouring, wet-to-dry, layering, pulling-the-bead, alla prima painting, plein air and more. Potential fundamental topics include: color temperature, color value, compositional design, color harmony, drawing principles, avoiding common pitfalls, artwork presentation, painting from life, and more. The class is $120. Call 775-445-4241 for signup information.

— Carson City group offers support, education to parents with children who have addictions. 6 p.m. Tuesdays. A support group is restarting in Carson City for family members who have loved ones struggling with addictions. The group will meet at a new location on Tuesday nights, 6 p.m. at Partnership Carson City meeting room at 1925 N Carson St. PAL (Parents of Addicted Loved Ones) is a support group of parents helping parents. We meet every week to offer education and support for parents or spouses dealing with an addicted family member. Although PAL has been informally in existence since 2006, we incorporated in Arizona as a non-profit in 2015 in order to help expand PAL nationally. PAL's vision is to make PAL meetings available at no charge to all parents and family members struggling with the addiction of a loved one. PAL is a faith-based Christian organization and our mission is to provide hope to families through education and support. For more information about our meetings and resources visit our website: palgroup.org or e-mail lisa.kirby@outlook.com.

— WNC's Carson City campus offers 8-week research-based stress reduction course. 6 p.m. Western Nevada College’s Continuing Education Department is proud to offer Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction at its Carson City campus. This eight-week course uses 30 years of research to help participants develop more capacity to deal with short- and long-term stressors in their lives. The class will meet weekly on Tuesday evenings from 6 to 8, with an all-day retreat from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on May 4. The cost is $365. The tools offered in the course will teach students how to approach life with more composure, energy, understanding and enthusiasm, and can also help participants develop the ability to manage and reduce pain levels. Through weekly homework, students will improve their focus, resilience and capacity to recover more quickly from life’s challenges. The course is taught by Heather Haslem, a national board-certified health and wellness coach and qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teacher. Haslem is passionate about helping people to age well and to prevent and overcome chronic conditions. For more information or to register for the class, call (775) 445-4241.

— Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'The Lay of the Land' at Carson City showing. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents an exhibition, "The Lay of the Land," by artist Fred Howland in the Community Center’s Sierra Room, 851 E William Street, Carson City. The exhibition runs now through June 30, 2019. Howland’s passion is to create a sense of time and place through his photographs. He returns to favorite sites to work, like Hope Valley and Genoa, returning to take repeat images in different seasons and lighting. His interest in landscapes go back to his New England roots where he was more comfortable in the outdoors than in school classrooms. The Sierra Room is open to the public during Carson City official meetings including the first and third Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and many afternoons, Monday through Thursday, 5 to 8 p.m.

— Carson City kindergarten registration begins. The Carson City School District is asking parents to begin registering children who will be 5-years-old by Sept. 30, 2019, and eligible for Kindergarten for the coming 2019-2020 school year. Full-day Kindergarten classes are offered at all elementary schools in Carson City.
To review school boundaries, please check the district’s website at carsoncityschools.com and click on “School Zones” under the “Parents” tab. Or click here to view the CCSD School Site Locator on the district’s website. Click here to view it in Spanish.

— "Home Means Nevada" photo exhibit debut at the Nevada Legislature. The Nevada Arts Council is unveiling a new traveling photo exhibition, “Home Means Nevada” that will start its journey in the hallways of the Nevada Legislature during the 2019 session. The exhibition features the works of 15 contemporary photographers, but which echoes famous photographs and artwork from the late 1800s and early 1900s that helped spur protections for many of our nation’s national parks. The exhibit highlights some of the unique treasures found on federally managed lands across the state, from bighorns to Burning Man, to the ancient rock art and petroglyphs in the Gold Butte area. The exhibition will be displayed in the Senate hallway of the Nevada Legislature, 401 S. Carson St. in Carson City.

— WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba classes. Zumba is a dance form and aerobics fitness program. Zumba involves dance and aerobic movements performed to energetic Latin and pop music from countries around the world. The choreography incorporates hip hop, soca, samba, salsa, meringue and mambo. Squats and lunges are also included. Students should wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes, and bring a towel, water and a positive attitude. No prior dance experience is required — Zumba is about making friends, getting a workout, and enjoying yourself! Classes are held at the WNPAC dance studio, located at 951 N Stewart St. Call 775-445-4241 for more information.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is hiring for seasonal positions. With summer around the corner, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is hiring for many seasonal positions! If you love being outdoors, our park or open space maintenance position is for you. If you love being around water, join our aquatic team. If you love sports, join our recreation side. Be a part of a great team this summer! Scroll and click through fliers for more. Go here if you're interested and wish to apply.

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