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Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 18

Heading into Tuesday, June 18, 2019 we're looking at continued warming around the region with a daytime high around 91. Temperatures are expected to actually lower toward the end of the week. Events around town Tuesday include a Muscle Powered walk, hike and bike ride, yoga, exercises for the mind and body hosted by the Carson City Emblem Club, political gatherings, art activities and more.

Do you have an event or happening you'd like people to know about? Tell us about it by clicking here, filling out the details and we'll tell Carson City area readers about your event or happening. Not seeing your event you wish to promote? You can also submit the relevant information, also known as the "5Ws and How” to editor@carsonow.org. We will update this calendar as submissions are made.

Here's what's happening Tuesday:

Carson City Yoga hosts 8-week 'Yoga for Arthritis' program. 7:30 a.m. This 8-week series is for anyone living with arthritis or with similar symptoms of pain and stiffness. In this gentle class, you will learn how to use yoga and modifications to manage your arthritis. We may use chairs, blocks, the wall, or other props to support your body in the practice as needed. The class includes information about meditation, diet, and physical activity to support you in your healing, offering the full benefits of a complete yoga practice. In addition, you can learn how to create a home practice, allowing you to extend the benefits of yoga into your every day life. This class comes with a manual, and meets twice a week for 8 weeks. This is an 8 week series, meeting 2 times per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Carson City Yoga, in our easily accessible 7th Street Location: 116 E 7th St, No. 4. Class Pricing is for the full 8 weeks (16 classes) and includes the manual: Standard Rate: $195 registration. This class series builds on itself each week, and so it is highly encouraged that you attend all classes. Missed classes are not refundable or transferable.

Muscle Powered's Tuesday Morning Walk: East Silver Saddle Ranch (river access) hosted by Muscle Powered. 8 a.m. Join Muscle Powered for its Tuesday one hour walk to enjoy Nevada outdoors around Carson City! Meet at 8 a.m. in the large parking lot with the wooden fence, one mile south of Pinion Hills Drive on Sierra Vista Lane. Dirt Trail. This is a pavement path. 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.

Carson City Fire Department to conduct structure fire training exercise Tuesday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Carson City Fire Department will be conducting a live fire training exercise at a vacant structure located on the Carson City Public Works Corporate Yard, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Residents and those who work in the area may observe large amounts of smoke. There is no need to be concerned, this training is in a controlled setting and secured to a confined area. The goal of the training is to equip firefighters with the skills and knowledge needed to tactically respond to structure fires. In addition, the training is intended to quicken fire suppression efforts while exposing firefighters to challenges they may face in the field.

Capital City Arts Initiative presents 'New Crop 2019' exhibit. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "New Crop 2019", by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The Courthouse is located at 885 E Musser Street, Carson City. The reception and the exhibition are free and the public is cordially invited. The gallery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sculptor Mark Combs gives viewers two approaches to his metalwork. His earlier distressed metal car-part sculptures are ornamented with soldered rods and bolts reflecting a ruptured system both socially and figuratively. His carefully hammered bone pieces came into shape after hours of forging as a nod to death and celebrations of life. Photographer Frances Melhop documents aging rural structures with classic color photography. In Vanish, her printed enlargements of unnamed 19th century portraits on silk are elevated to fly across our vision like fleeting memories.

Carson City Cooperative Extension 2 Day Camps: How to Raise Small Farm Critters. 8:30 a.m. Carson City University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, in partnership with Carson City Parks and Recreation and Friends of Silver Saddle Ranch, is offering two weekly sessions at Silver Saddle Ranch, 2648 Carson City Road in Carson City, for youth who are not able to keep or raise a small farm animal to experience working with either rabbits or goats. Area 4-H leaders will bring their animals for attendees, 9 – 14 years of age, to work with in these hands on day camps. Attendees will learn what it takes to select and raise a rabbit or goat – handling, health and nutrition, showing, housing and how to have fun. A fee of $50 per attendee, per camp, includes water, snacks and basic educational materials. Week One: Let’s Learn About Rabbits – June 18 – 21, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Week Two: Funny and Fabulous Goats – June 25 – 28, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Please call the Carson City Cooperative Extension office at 775-887-2252 to register for one or both day camps.

Nevada Artists Association Presents: Spirit of America. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Spirit of America is a judged show with ribbons for the Spirit of America winner, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and honorable mention winners in each category. The reception and awards presentation will be Saturday, June 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. 449 West King Street.

Nevada State Republican Party chair to speak at Carson City Republican Women's meeting. 11 a.m. Michael J. McDonald, Nevada State Republican Party Chair, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Carson City Republican Women's Club meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. The public is invited to join us at Casino Fandango Ballroom, Carson City, to hear his plans for "Making Nevada Red Again." Social hour begins at 11 a.m. and the meeting and lunch commence at 11:30 a.m. The cost for the lunch is $25 per person with reservations required by Friday, June 14, 2019 by Evite, or call Gale at 775-241-2054 or by email at carsonrepublicanwomen@gmail.com.

Carson City's Food For Thought to provide daily no cost lunches for kids this summer. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to noon. In a last minute announcement, Carson City based non-profit Food For Thought, Inc. will continue the Summer Lunch Program during the 2019 season. The program provides free and nutritious lunches to all children under 18. Lunch must be eaten onsite and will be served daily, Monday thru Friday, from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. in Carson City starting Monday, June 17 until August 9. This year only one serving location is available and will take place at The Bridge Church at 901 N. Stewart Street, Carson City. The Summer Lunch Program provides meals to area children who are unable to access other lunch programs during the months off from school.

Computer Classes for Beginners at Carson City Library. 11:30 a.m. This class will focus on beginning internet skills. 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! 900 North Roop Street.

Making Daily Life Easier: Mental and Physical exercises that can make a difference: 2:30 p.m. The Carson City Elk’s Club is hosting a special speaker on Tuesday, June 18 discussing mental and physical exercises that can make a difference in everyday life. Carson City Emblem Club No. 507 will present Lisa Taylor, Community Educator from University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Service to lead the discussion. The event will take place Tuesday June 18, 2:30 p.m. at the BPO Elks Lodge No. 2177 at 515 N Nevada St. Seating will begin at 2:30 p.m. Lisa will present a program on "Making Daily Life easier: Mental and Physical exercises that can make a difference. The public is invited to attend, admission is free. The Lodge is ADA compliant. Refreshments and Social hour will follow. For information please call Lisa at 775-887-2252 or Carol Park 775-882-3751.

Carson City Parks and Rec offers summer bicycling programs for children, teens. 4:30 p.m. The Shred Kids Mountain Bike Camps program returns for a second summer. Last year, Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space offered it for a one-week trial, and it was so popular that there was a waiting list to join. This year we are offering three weeks of the camp, two of the weeks are for beginners and the last camp, in August is for intermediate bikers who participated in the camp in one of the beginner weeks either this summer or last summer. Because this program is volunteer ran, it allows us to keep the costs to the participant much lower, for only $35 for the week. A similar camp elsewhere would cost significantly more. Additionally, Bike Habitat has supported the program by donating time to fix up our fleet of bikes so we have a limited supply of bikes available for participants who don’t have access to a bike. There is no additional charge to use one of our bikes, we just want to get kids out on the trails. The camp dates are June 17-21 (beginner), July 15-29 (beginner), and August 12-16 (intermediate). All camps will be out at the trailhead for Ash Canyon on the corner of Foothill and Winnie. The camps run from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. each day. You can go here to register for any of these programs and many more.

Carson City Republicans to meet for Trump announcement. 4:30 p.m. Carson City Republicans will meet at Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N. Carson St., for President Trump when he announces his candidacy for re-election in 2020. President Trump is scheduled to make his announcement at 5 p.m., on Tuesday, June 18. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. A no-host bar and light refreshments will be available.

Fat Tuesday Business Networking Club meets in Dayton. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dayton Taphouse. 160 Main Street, Dayton. 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. Sponsorship is exclusive. Your sponsorship to one event helps pay for the food and beverage. As a sponsor, you get to bring your brochures, pamphlets and marketing material AND no one else in your business category can sponsor the event that month. And you also get to hear from the sponsor. It's the perfect time to show off your business. Need more info? Call (775) 241-8508.

NNDA launches Film Locations Project. 5 p.m. The Northern Nevada Development Authority will debut its Film Locations Project on Tuesday, June 18 at the Carson Valley Inn from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The presentation will identify and showcase what Douglas County has to offer from film, television and other media productions. The project will also display the beautiful landscape around the Carson Valley area from historic buildings to distinctive and accessible properties. Interested participants are encouraged to join the NNDA and the Nevada Film Office to learn more about the exciting projects they have in store and how to submit properties. The Carson Valley Inn is located at 1627 U.S. Hwy. 395 in N. Minden, Nevada.

Tuesday night archery shoots return to 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. For more information visit our website: http://clearcreekbowmen.com/

Tuesday Evening Hike: Kings Canyon Upper Waterfall Loop hosted by Muscle Powered. 5:30 p.m. Join our free leader-led hikes each week to enjoy Nevada outdoors! Meet at the west end of Kings Canyon Road by the trailhead. Meet at 5:30 p.m. Hike to the Upper Waterfall on Ash Canyon Trail. Water and sturdy closed-toed shoes are required. Hat, sunscreen and hiking poles recommended. Tuesday evening hikes will be 4-6 miles in length. If it is raining, snowing, or air quality is unsafe due to smoke, 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. Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building.

Carson City Foursquare Church hosts Free Vacation Bible School. 5:30 p.m. Free 3 Ring Circus of Faith Vacation Bible School happening June 18-20 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. This is a free event for ages 3 years (potty trained) through going into the 6th grade. We will have snacks, worship, games, and more. You can sign up today by emailing melissa@ffccarson.org. For more info visit us online at ffccarson.org. Carson City Foursquare Church 3690 US Hwy 395 S. behind Best Buy.

Muscle Powered Tuesday Evening Ladies MTB Ride. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Evening Ladies MTB Ride on June 18, 5:30 pm - Meetup at Foothill Dr just off of N Winnie Ln. Every Tuesday evening from 5:30-7:00 pm. Rides are open to all skill levels. This is a "no drop" ride so no one is left behind. All riders must carry water and have a mountain bike in safe working condition, helmet, closed toed shoes, spare tube, pump and tools to change a flat tire. Contact bike coordinator Beth Harrison at beffybwooga@gmail.com with questions.

Art Night Out at Carson City Library. 6 to 7 p.m. Supplies are limited, register online by going here. Join us once a month to relax through art! Every month we will explore a different technique to use art to help de-stress. All artistic levels welcome. Please note: Children 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop Street.

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. 1215 S. Carson St., Carson City.

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Carson City Celebrates Pollinator Week 2019 with series of interpretive programs. 5:30 p.m. Join Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space to learn about the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles with a number of free interpretive programs. There's a Pollinator Tot Trek, Wednesday, June 19, 10 a.m. to noon at Carson River Park and Pollinator Garden Planting on Saturday, June 22, 9 a.m. to noon at the Foothill Garden, 1535 Medical Parkway. Download the iNaturalist App and submit observation each day of Pollinator week to be featured on social media.

WNC Continuing Education offers Zumba class. 5:45 p.m. 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. The class is $48 and our direct line is 775-445-4241.

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.

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.

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