Wednesday in Carson City: Things to do

Time marches on. We’ve moved into August, meaning that the end of summer is in sight – even if the temperatures make that hard to believe. You’ll want to continue to take it easy, the smoke from the California fires makes for unhealthy air conditions. Stop by the Carson City Art Gallery this evening for a meet and greet with this month’s featured artist, wood-turner Dave Mills. He will also be demonstrating his craft. Food truck lovers won’t want to miss out on Wheeled Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center. Let someone else handle the cooking and enjoy some time mingling with your neighbors.

WEDNESDAY, August 1: Things to do in Carson City

• — CCAI 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 art from 17 artists from the Creative Growth Art Center in Oakland, CA)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘The Wind Calls,’ a group exhibition by University of Nevada, Reno students in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — ’Mountain Picassos: Basque Arborglyphs of the Great Basin’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm; part of the Nevada Touring Initiative’s Traveling Exhibition Program)
• — Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — CCAI Art Exhibit: ‘Jenny Raven: The Creative Growth Years 1979 – 1984’ in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (room open to the public during Carson City official meetings)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Lampe Park on Waterloo in Gardnerville (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh local foods, crafts and local specialties; 10am Storytime and Craft with the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Free Lunch for Kids Program at the Bridge Church: 901 N. Stewart AND at Park Terrace Park: 1327 La Loma (11am-12:15pm, weather permitting; Open to ages 2-18, Children do not need to be enrolled in any program at the meal site - Adults are not eligible for these federally funded meals; Meals must be eaten at the serving site, they cannot be carried away; hosted by Food For Thought)
• — Canyon White Rocks! the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; Acoustic, Rootsy Rock, and Country Soul)
• — Flashback Cinema: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Wine Wednesday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half off all glasses of wine)
• — STEAM Club at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3:30pm-4:30pm; Let children explore science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics through STEAM Club; participate in hands-on STEAM activities and experiments geared towards ages 4 to 11; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Carson City BMX Practice Night AND Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; 4pm-5pm practice time, Everyone MUST check in; race sign ups 530pm-6:30pm, racing begins shortly after; $7 for racers; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — Artist of the Month Series: Reception and Wood-turning Demonstration with Dave Mills at the Carson City Art Gallery: 110 S Curry Street (5pm-8pm, light refreshments served)
• — Wheeled Food Wednesdays at the Brewery Arts Center (5pm-8pm, weather permitting - come and share a meal together; local food truck choices will vary weekly; Bounce House, no-host bar, family style seating, and random entertainment)
• — Wednesday Wine, Beer and Bowl at Carson Lanes (5pm-close; $10.50 per person includes three Bowling Games, Rental Shoes and your choice of either a glass of House Wine or a Draft Beer, additional beverages $2.50; must be 21)
• — Dayton Wellness Warriors weekly meeting at the Healthy Communities Coalition Building: 209 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (5pm; Anyone interested in maintaining or improving their health and nutrition is invited to attend; sponsored by Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties; Questions: call facilitator Lisa Selmi at 775-246-7550)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — Wednesday Wine Night at Vino’s Pizza: 3228 N. Carson St (half-off glasses of wine)
• — “Ideas on Tap” at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson (6pm-7:30pm; humanities-based community discussion, featuring knowledgeable participants who present a wide spectrum of opinions on the topic, as well as a chance for audience members to share their thoughts and responses; Participants can purchase a drink or refreshment from the restaurant)
• — Carson Valley Lions Club social hour and meeting at Jethro's Oven and Grill: 1281 Kimmerling Rd, Gardnerville (Social hour 6pm-7pm, meeting begins at 7pm; Interested in community service? Meet our club and our projects; the CV Lions meet the first and third Wednesdays)
• — Live Music with the Denver Saunders Duo in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• — Dharma Zephyr West Wind Sangha Sitting Group in the Methodist Church’s Youth Group Building at the corner of Proctor and Minnesota (6:30pm-8pm Sitting quietly in meditation; no charge, donations always appreciated)
• — Pajama Storytime at the Carson City Library (6:30pm-7:15pm; Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed story time; intended for Pre-K, ages 9 and under must always be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (women drink half off 7pm-9:30pm)
• — T'ai Chi and Sound Infusions with Jeff and Melinda at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm-8:30pm; $12 suggested donation; Join us for this evening of movement, music, and meditation)
• — Flashback Cinema: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Jazz Jam hosted by Tom Stryker's Impromptu at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover; Featuring Jimmy Vermilion and Hal Little)
• — Karaoke at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (7:30pm-11pm)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8:30pm-11pm; 18+)