Monday happenings in Carson City: Commencement, cooking, and swing dance

A hearty congratulations goes out to those of the graduating class of Western Nevada College. This morning, Governor Brian Sandoval, will be the featured speaker at the commencement where 539 students will be granted their degrees. You can find a list of graduates HERE. Join the Healthy Communities Coalition this evening for their monthly cooking class. You’ll learn more about what foods are good for the brain, how to prepare some new recipes, and then sample the delicious fare. It’s Club Night Out for the High Sierra Swing Dancers. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been dancing for years, they offer a few lessons before open dancing begins at the Eleventh Frame Lounge at Carson Lanes.

MONDAY, May 21: Things to do in Carson City
— ‘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
— Art Exhibit: ‘Writing from Mars’ solo exhibit by Rick Parsons at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
— 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)
— True Grit Art Show in the Western Nevada College Main, Atrium and Hallway Galleries in the Bristlecone Building (9am-7pm; The True Grit Art Show features over 70 works of art made of canceled casino playing cards; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
— 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)
— $1 Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-10pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
— Western Nevada College Spring 2018 Commencement Ceremony at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion at Mills Park (9am graduate check-in and doors open for guest seating; Graduation begins at 10am; Keynote Speaker Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval)
— Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
— All Day Happy Hour in the Fox’ Den at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm)
— Carson City Host Lions Club weekly lunch meeting at Tito's Mexican Restaurant: 444 E Williams (12pm; for more information, call Tim at 775-885-7033; First meeting of the month at 6pm, all other weeks 12pm)
— Live Music with the Hoboes featuring Brother Dave on Octaplex, CW on old time banjo, and The Doctor on bones at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm; see the live broadcast on the A to Zen Facebook Page)
— Martini Monday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half priced martinis)
— High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginners Class 5:30pm-6:30pm, Intermediate Swing lesson 6:30pm-7:30pm, $8 each class; Free open dancing 7:30pm-10pm)
— Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Meghan at the Luv ‘N Light Studio inside Sierra Acupuncture and Healing Arts: 512 N. Division St (5:30pm-6:30; suggested donation $12; This class offers elements of challenge for the next level yogi, as well as modifications for the beginner leaving the student with a sense of peace and serenity)
— Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group at Unity of the Sierra, 1933 California Street, off Fairview (Beginners Mind 5:30pm-6:30pm; Sitting quietly in meditation 6:45pm-8:15pm; no charge, donations always appreciated)
— Monthly Community Cooking Class hosted by Dietitian Kim Mason and Chef Cynthia Koon at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike Street, Dayton (5:30pm-7:30pm; Free, everyone welcome; Demos followed by a meal; Recipes this month: Cinnamon Tea, Cabbage Rolls, and Chocolate Mint Mousse; sponsored by the Healthy Communities Coalition)
— Live Music with Bill Wharton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
— Tabletop Game Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm-9pm; drink specials for players; games rotate weekly)
— Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Fox Brewpub (8pm-close; all ages; drink specials)