What’s going on Wednesday? Lots of information and plenty of fun

The Nursing program at Western Nevada College is one of the state’s best. Attend today’s informational meeting and walk away knowing everything you’ll need to do for a career in the medical field. To celebrate Nevada Preservation Month, the Historical Society of Dayton Valley is hosting weekly lectures offering a glimpse into the past. Learn more about the historic Union Hotel and one of its early residents at today’s free offering. Jazz night at Living the Good Life is the perfect way to break up the workweek. Enjoy vocalist Latisha Lewis while you have dinner or a few cocktails. For those who want to be on stage themselves, karaoke at Westside Pour House or Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge are for you.

WEDNESDAY, May 2: Things to do in Carson City and beyond

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc -This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals
• — Ronald McDonald Dental Care Mobile in the Carson High School parking lot: 1111 Saliman Road (7:30am-5:30pm; call 1-844-227-6867 to make an appointment; open to children of all ages; Services include: Restorative and preventive care, exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride treatments, fillings, extractions, x-rays, and oral health education; All dental insurances are accepted, including Medicaid and Nevada Check-up. A sliding fee scale is available for those without insurance)
• — “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)
• — Annual Student Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (8am-9pm)
• — High School Pic[ks] 2018 in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm; featuring over three dozen artists from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — NAA Featured Artist Show showcasing Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman 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)
• — The Metropolitan Opera Encore: Cendrillon at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (1pm; $20; For the first time ever, Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Notebook (2004) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Homework and Craft Workshop at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (2pm-4:30pm; Join Dayton Library and Healthy Communities Coalition every Wednesday for help with your homework and fun crafts that revolve around S.T.E.M)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — STEAM Club at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:30pm-4:30pm; Let children explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through STEAM Club; participate in hands-on STEAM activities and experiments geared towards ages 4 to 11; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Nursing Program Informational Meeting in Marlette Hall at Western Nevada College, Cedar Building (4:30pm-5:30pm; These meetings will cover the nursing program, as well as Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Services and Laboratory Assistant/Phlebotomy courses, and completing the documents required to enroll in them; for more information, call 775-445-3000)
• — Carson City BMX Practice Night at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; gates open 5pm, practice 6pm-7pm; Everyone MUST check in; $5 per rider, family discount; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5:15pm; weight loss support group for men and women sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — Foster Parent Information Night at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville (5:30pm-7:30pm; Judge Thomas Gregory, the Nevada Division of Child and Family Services, the District Attorney's office, CASA and local foster parents will talk about the need for local foster homes and how you can take steps to open your home to local children in need; Hosted by CASA of Douglas County)
• — Open Country/Pop Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginner Hour with easy Line Lesson 6pm-7pm; Open Dance until 10pm; Order Food/Drinks or pay $5 Cover; must be 21)
• — Carson Valley Lions Club social hour and meeting at Jethro's Oven and Grill: 1281 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville (Social hour 6pm-7pm, meeting begins at 7pm; Interested in community service? Meet our club and our projects; the CV Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays)
• — Live Music with Denver Saunders in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:30pm-7:15pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Auditions for the Carson Valley Community Theater’s ‘Radio Memories III’ at The Annex at the Carson Valley Arts Council Building: 1572 Hwy 395 N, Minden- next to Coffee on Main (6:30pm; Radio shows do not require memorizing lines since the cast reads directly from the script. A few singers are needed. Have a song from the 1940’s prepared. Bring your own CD; for further information, contact Margaret Edson, Director, 775-720-7186)
• — The Metropolitan Opera Encore: Cendrillon at the Galaxy Theater- Fandango (6:30pm; $20; For the first time ever, Massenet’s sumptuous take on the Cinderella story comes to the Met)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Notebook (2004) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Carson City Symphony Orchestra Rehearsals in the Band Room of Carson High School (7pm; Current openings are for strings, especially violas and basses, and for horns. Musicians who are interested in joining should contact the Symphony at 775-883-4154)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — T'ai Chi and Sound Infusions with Jeff and Melinda at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-8:30pm; $12 suggested donation; Join us for this evening of movement, music, and meditation)
• — Historical Society of Dayton Valley Lecture Series: ‘Life at the Union Hotel – Memoirs of Iva Gruber’ presented by Katie and Glenn Hasbrouck at the Dayton Valley Community Center: 170 Pike St, Dayton (7pm social time/refreshments, 7:30pm presentation start; free to the public, but donations are gratefully appreciated; visit www.daytonnvhistory.org for more information)
• — Open Mic and Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; all ages)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Blue Martini at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; Featuring Latisha Lewis on vocals, Peter Supersano on keys, and Neil Strocchio on drums)
• — Karaoke at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)