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Tuesday, July 12: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
July 12, 2016 (All day)

Happy Tuesday, Carson City. The Carson Library is offering a craft project this afternoon, and 'What's Up in your Community' this evening, so it's not a bad place to park yourself for the day and beat the heat. Canyon White returns to Living the Good Life for Acoustic Tuesday. Mile High Jazz Band sizzles with Cindee LeVal in the Comma Coffee Courtyard. Continue reading for even more things to do.

TUESDAY:

  • Kit Carson Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (6:30am; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
  • "Always Lost: A Meditation on War” in the Western Nevada College Main Gallery in the Bristlecone Building (7am-10pm)
  • Art Exhibit ‘New Crop 2016’ at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • ’Vantage Point of Distance’ by Las Vegas artist David Rowe in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • Carson City Parks and Recreation Easy Walk: Mills Park to the Capital Grounds - Meet in the small parking area on Seely Loop off of Saliman Rd. (8am-9am; in case of wet weather, the walk will occur at the MAC building: 1870 Russell Way)
  • Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (9:30am-10:30am; included with admission)
  • Spirit of America Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Illustration Workshop with London Artist Claire Scully at the Silver City Schoolhouse Community Center: 385 High St., Silver City (10am-12pm; for teens and adults; Please RSVP to Quest Lakes at quest@theodata.com)
  • ‘Snow in July’ performed by Miss Beth at the Dayton Valley Branch Library: 321 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (11am-12:30pm)
  • All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
  • Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
  • Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Grandma Hattie’s (12:05pm-1pm)
  • All you can eat Wings at Firkin and Fox (all day; $12.95)
  • $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
  • Craft Tuesday at the Carson City Library in the Kennedy Children's Corner (3:30pm-4:30pm; free, supplies included)
  • Minden Farmers Market in Downtown Minden/Esmeralda Street (4pm-8pm)
  • Wine Night at Kristopher’s Café: 939 Mica Dr. #20 (4pm-8:30pm; half off wine, dine in only)
  • Ladies Night at Eagle Valley Golf Course (5pm; $20 includes 15 minute golf lesson, 3 holes with a pro, appetizers and an adult beverage)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Silver State Swimmer, solo exhibition by Michael Malley in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
  • Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $5)
  • Beer Night at Brugo’s Pizza: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 10 (Half off beer 5pm-9pm)
  • Special Olympics Softball Practice at Carson High School (5:30pm-7:30pm)
  • Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Hobart Road - Meet at the west end of Hobart Rd. (5:30pm-7:30pm; Bring water, hiking stick/pole, sturdy shoes; MUST be member of Muscle Powered to participate)
  • Tuesday Night Archery Shoots with the Clear Creek Bowman at the Centennial Park Archery Range (5:30pm; $5, 17 and under free)
  • Controlled Burn Community Practice at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (5:30pm-7:30pm; Join us in learning the skills needed to begin your journey into the fire arts)
  • Community Series: ‘What’s Up in Your Community?’ at the Carson City Library Digitorium (6pm-7:30pm; (9 and under must be accompanied by someone 13+)
  • Blue Star Moms: Sierra Chapter #2 Meeting at the Nevada Army National Guard, 2460 Fairview Drive (6pm)
  • Beginning Swing Dance Lessons at El Charro Avita (6pm-7pm; $8)
  • Live Music with Jonathon “JB” Barton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • Live Music with Canyon White and Service Industry Night at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm; free drink with $10 buy in)
  • Country Line Dance at Carson Lanes' Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
  • Carson City Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choral Room of Carson High School (6:30pm; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 if interested in joining)
  • Carson Fly Fishing Club meeting in the Sheriff’s Office Training Room: 911 E. Musser St. (7pm, doors open 6:45pm; bring a pair of flies for the Fly-ffle drawing- open to tiers of all levels; family membership $30)
  • Mile High Jazz Band Presents July Jazz Under the Stars with vocalist Cindee LeVal in the Comma Coffee Courtyard (7:30pm-9pm; $5, free for 18 and younger)
  • RiffTrax Live: MST3K Reunion – Time Chasers at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (8pm; $12.50)

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MONDAY:

Six students and four Pioneer High School staff embarked on a summer adventure into the Desolation Wilderness. The three day two night trip was put together as a pilot program to expand the schools outdoor activities during the summer.

The threat of thunderstorms expected to arrive in Carson City and Western Nevada Tuesday afternoon and last through Wednesday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Watch for the region.

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SUNDAY:

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 28 through Sept. 3, 2017. The shared use path located on Fifth Street between Fairview Drive and Airport Road will be closed until September. Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work. Please follow detours.

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