Events around Carson City for Tuesday, May 21

As we head into Tuesday, May 21, 2019 there seems to be some debate brewing about the weather. Is the persistent series of cold weather systems normal or not? We spoke with a forecaster from the National Weather Service about it and he noted that everyone has an opinion. Some folks swear this happens every Spring, storm after relentless storm through the entire month of May. Some swear the month of May in western Nevada is usually sunny, in the upper 70s to low 80s and comfortable. Whichever you believe, go with it and enjoy. Here's what's ahead Tuesday:

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Here's what's on Tuesday's activity list:

— Nevada Arts Council Presents: Bits and Pieces of the Silver State. 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reno artist Patricia Wallis has a background in plein air painting as well as aerial painting working on canvas, board and copper. Over the past decade she has worked exclusively on copper which gives the image a unique luminescence not found when working with canvas or board. Oil painting on copper goes back to the 15th century although it is rarely used by contemporary artists. Bits and Pieces of the Silver State feature the various elements of nature and provide conceptual basis inn Wallis’ paintings. Go here for more information about Nevada Arts Council.

— Tuesday Morning Walk: Ambrose Carson River Nature Area hosted by Muscle Powered. 9 a.m. Join Muscle Powered for its Tuesday one hour walks to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet in the parking area about 1.3 miles south of Highway 50 on Deer Run Road. Dirt trail. Water and closed-toe shoes required. All walks are 1 to 2 miles with duration of 1 hour with usually negligible elevation gain, and frequently on paved or smooth paths. If it rains, snows, or trail conditions are not safe, meet at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC) at 1860 Russell Way. Contact Alyce Cloutier, klute89706@gmail.com or call 775-250-0282, if you have any questions. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

— Summer Sandals Camp for Writers (as opposed to boot camp) begins Tuesday in Carson City. 9 a.m. Summer Sandals Camp for Writers is an easy-going, loosely structured venue for writers in all genres. Critiquing, brainstorming and sharing works in progress. Meet at Old World Coffee Lab, 301 N. Curry Street in Carson City. Meetings are Tuesdays at 9 a.m. May 21, June 18, July 16 and August 13.

— Computer Classes for Beginners at Carson City Library. 11:30 a.m. Various computer topics will be taught every week, including Mouse & Keyboard; Files, Folders, and Programs; the Internet; Email; and Windows 10.
Registration is required. Please visit www.carsoncitylibrary.org and click on calendar to reserve your spot!

— Carson City Triad presents workshop: Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have. 12 Noon. Carson City Triad presents “Get Your Ducks in a Row – Legal Documents Every Senior Should Have” by Colby Prout of Nevada Legal Services Tuesday, May 21 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. The event is free and open to the public. Participants who attend will learn about intestate succession, small estates, will basics, avoiding probate and will be provided with information about powers of attorney. Nevada Legal Services is a non-profit organization that provides free legal services to Nevadans across the state. The organization provides legal services for seniors at the Senior Center on the first Thursday of each month by appointment.

— Blood inventory low going into Memorial weekend; Carson City drive at Casino Fandango. 1 p.m. Casino Fandango in Carson City is hosting a Vitalant blood drive on Tuesday, May 21 from 1 to 6 p.m.in the Banquet Room. Each donor receives a special drawing ticket and at the end of the blood drive a ticket will be drawn. Also donors receive a $10 e-gift card from Amazon. To make an appointment, call 775-329-6451. Galaxy Theater in Carson City will hold a a blood drive Saturday, May 25 from noon to 4 p.m. Appointments call 775-329-6451.

— Fat Tuesday Business-to-Business Networking. 5 p.m. Espolon's Grill, 10115 US-50, Mound House. Don't go into the city to network your business when we meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month. There are no membership fees. Only bring your business cards. Registration is required. Attendance is Free. Your ticket will get you 1 complimentary beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverage, and appetizers will be served.

— Tuesday night archery shoot at Carson City's Centennial Park Archery Range. 5:30 p.m. Every Tuesday evening, 5:30 to dusk, the Clear Creek Bowmen host its Tuesday Night Archery Shoots at the Centennial Park Archery Range in Carson City. Both traditional and 3D targets are available. The target range is open shooting for use at no cost. There is a $5 fee (kids 17 and under are free) to shoot the 3D animal targets. We have archery equipment, volunteers and instructors to get you started. Come on out and join us. It’s a great way to experience the world of archery. Open to all ages. See http://clearcreekbowmen.com for more information.

— Tuesday Evening Hike: V&T Rail Trail North Hosted by Muscle Powered. 5:30 p.m. Join our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet in the dirt parking area opposite Murphy Drive on Combs Canyon Road. Water and sturdy closed-toed shoes are required. Hat, sunscreen and hiking poles recommended. Tuesday evening hikes begin at 5:30 pm and will be 4-6 miles in length. If it is raining, snowing and/or conditions of trail is not safe, hikes will be cancelled. Check www.musclepowered.org/calendar or Facebook after 3:00 pm. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com, if you have questions.

— Ladies’ Mountain Bike Ride. 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Ladies’ Mountain Bike Ride is every Tuesday evening. Enjoy the great outdoors with the ladies of Muscle Powered and the Senators Cycling Team. Helmets are required. Meet at Foothill Dr. (Pooh Corner).

— Empty Bowls Open Studio at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 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 is free of charge and open to the public. Free. 1215 S. Carson St., Carson City.

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— Nevada Artists Association Presents: Landscape Show. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in and enjoy the diverse artwork on display from Nevada Artists Association (NAA) Members with featured artist Walter Daniels. With a current membership of 120-plus, boasting over thirty new members in the past few months alone, this show promises to be one for the books. For more information visit the NAA website, call 775-882-6411 or email naaCarsonCity@gmail.com.

— Dance Workshop for Couples at Yaple's Ballroom. In this beginner level workshop you must have a partner in this class, we will not be rotating. It can be a friend, husband, wife, boyfriend or girlfriend, you just have to have a buddy with you to be your partner. We are going to learn the style of dance of Night Club Two Step and some other exercises that will help you with your connection to your partner. $20. Yaple’s Ballroom is located at 315 N Carson St., Carson City. Go here for the website to learn more including dates and times.

— 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.

— 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.

— "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.