What's happening around Carson City on Thursday, May 30

Who hasn't been enjoying life at home without the air conditioner or swamp cooler running? Sooner or later that will change, but for now, enjoy the moment. Heading into Thursday, May 30, 2019, you can take a bike ride with local dignitaries or stroll through the capital grounds. If you're a job seeker there's an employment fair at Max Casino. Winding down the day there's an afternoon hike in the hills; the rev of engines highlights the return of Carson City's Thursday night car and truck cruises, and ... Elvis will be in the house at Living the Good Life Nightclub, Bistro and Lounge. Enjoy!

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— Two days remain for Carson City Historic Commission Scavenger Hunt. In celebration of Historic Preservation and Archaeological Awareness month, the Carson City Historic Resource Commission has organized the 10th Annual Scavenger Hunt. This year’s hunt focuses on the history and culture of the capital city. The Commission crafted the hunt to be an event the family can do together. Participants will be given clues about people, places and events that are important to the community’s history. Using the clues, participants will research and locate the answers. Clues are available online. To ensure participants visit the various sites on the scavenger hunt, on-site photographs will be required with the submittals. Completed answers are due by 3 p.m. May 31, 2019. Answers may be submitted in person at 108 East Proctor Street or emailed to planning@carson.org.

— Carson City dignitaries take a bicycle ride Invitational. 11 to noon. Hosted by Muscle Powered. Local VIPs from around the city will hop on their bikes and ride with us as we trace the steps of Kit Carson through historic Carson City by following the Kit Carson Trail on our bikes. Meetup at McFadden Plaza, 310 S Carson St. Carson City.

— Thursday Hike to Centennial Park on the Wild Horse Trail hosted by Muscle Powered. 3 p.m. Join Muscle Powered for its free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! We have moved the Spooner Lake Hike on Thursday, May 30, 3 p.m. to the Wild Horse Trail, in Carson City. The conditions at Spooner Lake this week will be cold and wet so we are moving Thursday's hike "down to the valley" and will be hiking at Centennial Park on the Wild Horse Trail. This trail starts behind the ballfields at Centennial Park. Drive all the way to the back of ballfields on Heritage Way where the trail starts. Water and sturdy closed-toe shoes required. Hat, sunscreen and hiking poles recommended. As a reminder, this week is our last Thursday hike at 3 p.m. In June, we move to 8 a.m.

— Career Fair featured Thursday at Carson City's Max Casino. 4 p.m. Max Casino, Black Bear Diner, and the Wyndham Hotel in Carson City would like to invite job seekers to a career fair being held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 4 to 7 p.m. Please come out and learn more about the great opportunities we have and the great reasons to join our team. Max Casino is located at 900 S Carson St, Carson City. Click on the link and then the flier for a list of the positions available.

— Thursday Night Car and Truck Cruise kick offs at Max Casino. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday Night Cruise makes its return to the capital city. Open to all cars and trucks. The cruise nights include a 50/50 raffle with other prizes, remember to save your tickets each week for the big drawing! Food from the local sponsors will be available. All are welcome! For more information contact Bill at 775-220-0492 or thurs.nightcruise@charter.net. 900 South Carson Street.

— Performance by Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. 6 to 8 p.m. Come check out Dave Leather this evening singing some great tunes. 1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City.

— Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant with Craig and Teri. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music that is sure to make you get up and dance. Music is every Wednesday through Saturday. 3700 N. Carson Street, Carson City.

— Elvis is in the house at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge. 7 p.m. Reservations encouraged. Clint Ingbertson returns to perform the showstopper: Best of Elvis. Enjoy cocktails, beautiful food and great entertainment. This is a must-see show. Reservations recommended. Before 3 p.m. call 775-720-5834 after 3 p.m. 775-841-4663.

ONGOING

— 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.

— 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 30 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.