Thursday’s happenings around Carson City: Flag Day, family fun, and a birthday or two

She’s a grand ole flag, and there will be two ceremonies to recognize the stars and stripes in Carson City today. At 10 a.m. you can join the Nevada National Guard at the Veterans Memorial on the Capitol Grounds for presentation of the colors, speakers, and even cake for the US Army’s anniversary. You’ll find the Elks Club honoring our flag at 3 p.m. The public are invited to both events. The Army isn’t the only birthday you’ll find today; Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery celebrates its seventh year with an artist reception and new work from Denise Jenkins.

THURSDAY, June 14 - Flag Day: Things to do in Carson City

• — Muscle Powered Thursday Hike: Tahoe Rim Trail-South - Meet in the Highway 50 Park n Ride where we will carpool up to Spooner Summit trailhead (TIME CHANGE: 8am-9:30am - In case of bad winter weather, we will cancel; friendly, leashed dogs welcome; These hikes are 2-4 miles with an approximate duration of 1½ hours, sometimes with elevation gains of 500’ or more. Hike duration does not include travel time if we carpool to the trailhead; Water and closed-toe shoes are required. Some trails are dirt and others are paved; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site)
• — “From Dust to Water” Paintings by Matthew Couper in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (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)
• — Art Exhibit: ‘Visual Oasis: Works from Creative Growth’ at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm; the exhibit includes mixed media, 2-D and 3-D work featuring 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — 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)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — The Nevada National Guard’s 20th annual Flag Day and Army birthday celebration at the Nevada Veterans Memorial on the Capitol grounds (10am; event is free and open to the public; includes speakers, the Nevada State Archive’s 36-star, 1860s-era American flag first raised over Fort Ruby in 1864 following Nevada statehood; a historical flag presentation from the Nevada Air National Guard; a bagpiper; the local chapter of the Sons of American Revolution and cakes marking the U.S. Army’s birthday)
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher 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)
• — Family Story time in the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:15am themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — READing Paws Summer Edition: Read with a Therapy Dog at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10:30am-12pm; Children of all ages and reading levels are invited to read with a registered therapy dog and the dog’s handler; Each child will spend 15 minutes with a dog and time slots are available on a first come, first serve basis; Parental permission is required, and permission forms are available at the library)
• — Give Back Event: Carson Valley Medical Center Foundation fundraiser at Chili’s Restaurant on Topsy Lane (all day 11am-10pm; mention fundraiser to your server and a portion of sales will be donated to the Carson Valley Medical Center Foundation)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $14.95)
• — Official Dedication for the Charters of Freedom Monument at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (12pm; The monument contains exact replicas of the three major founding documents of this country: the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, known as the Charters of Freedom)
• — Carson City Kiwanis weekly meeting in the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (12pm; first meeting of the month is at 12:15pm, all other weeks are at 12pm; Lunch $15; Newcomers and visitors are welcome)
• — Flag Day ceremony at the Elks Lodge: 515 N. Nevada St (3pm; The public is invited to share in honoring our flag)
• — Tap Handle Thursday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off draft beers by the glass)
• — Lego Club in the Carson City Library Teen Portal (4pm-6pm; Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Seventh Year Anniversary Party with featured artist D. Jenkins at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St (4pm-7pm; Join us for an evening of art from several local artists, with a complete new series by local Plein Air artist Denise Jenkins, complimentary beverages, light appetizers, and community)
• — Informal Chess at Comma Coffee (5pm)
• — Silver Dollar Car Classic Cruise Night at Johnny Rockets (5pm-8pm)
• — 2018 Stewart Indian School Alumni Reception at the Plaza Hotel and Event Center (5:30pm-8pm; free event, open to the public; This year’s honorees are Margene Huley Smokey, John Burns, Harry Sampson, and Edmund Dick)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• — Carvey Certification Class at the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (5:30pm-7pm; not a drop-in class, registration required HERE; A proctor will provide an introduction to the Carvey machine: safety, software, project design, and allowable materials. Proper use of designs and trademarks included. Carvey is a 3D carving machine designed to be an easy to use, tabletop 2D & 3D carving machine for entry level makers and design professionals; This certification is required before participating in any Makerspace Carvey workshops; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card)
• — Carson City Sunset Rotary Club’s weekly meeting at Tito’s Mexican Restaurant: 444 E. William St, Ste. 20 (5:30pm; visit, have a great dinner, and talk about our Rotary projects in the community and the world)
• — Carson Communicators Toastmasters Club Meeting at the Black Bear Diner inside the Max Casino (6pm-7:15pm; the club is open to anyone seeking to improve their speaking skills)
• — Family Movie Night and Craft: CoCo at the Carson City Library (6pm-7:30pm; Must register online HERE; under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Live Americana and Blues with Dave Leather at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• — Live Music with Cedric Williams and Sunni Frost at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-9pm)
• — Douglas Co. Historical Society's Heritage Lecture Series: Jack Bacon will be speaking on the art of Hans Meyer-Kassel at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 6pm, 6:30pm-8pm; $3 admission, free for DCHS members)
• — Thirsty Thursday Karaoke at Bella Vita Bistro in the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Free Pool Night at Remedy’s Bar: 306 E Williams (7pm-close)
• — Gentlemen’s Night at Carson Cigar Co. (men’s drinks half off from 7pm-9:30pm)
• — Live Music featuring the Denver Saunders Duo in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (7pm-11pm)
• — Ramos Bros Circus at the Carson Mall: 906 S Stewart St (Performance at 7:30pm; Adults $25-$35, kids $15)
• — Tempo and Tequila with the Roska Collective at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (8pm-close; no cover, 21+; Live painting, live mixes, great cocktails)
• — Throwback Thursday with Ambassador Sound at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; different featured drink and theme each week)