Wednesday, August 5: Things to do in Carson City

Event Date: 
August 5, 2015 (All day)

If the workweek is getting you down, you have multiple options for breaking the monotony today. Jazz at Sassafras and a music Jam at Firkin and Fox are just for starters. Get your brain going at ‘Geeks Who Drink’ trivia at Lake Tahoe Brewing Company and wish your host Mikey a happy birthday. Cowboy boots are optional if you head to Line Dance lessons at Carson Lanes on the south end of town, or at Beercade on North Carson St. Ladies can enjoy half off pool at the Ormsby Club. Comma Coffee hosts their monthly Artist reception this evening, welcoming the latest works of Santiago Chavez in their Backseat Gallery.

WEDNESDAY:

  • Hot August Nights in Reno and Sparks
  • Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
  • ‘Wally’s World: The Loneliest Art Collection in Nevada’ in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
  • Industrial Art at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: BRIC Art 5 at the BRIC: 108 E. Proctor St. (8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm)
  • NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • Bowling Special: $1 per person per game at Carson Lanes (9am-4pm)
  • Food for Thought Backpack and School Supply Drive: Drop off at 3246 N. Carson Ste. 118 (9am-1pm)
  • Farm to Fork Farmers Market at Sierra Gourmet Grill: 1378 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (9am-1pm)
  • Lampe Park Farmers Market in Gardnerville (9am-1pm)
  • Photography Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Live Music: Americana and Blues with David Leather at Comma Coffee (12pm-2pm)
  • Workforce Strategies Workshops: Resume building, etc. at the Carson City Health and Human Services Conference Room: 900 E. Long St. (2pm-4pm)
  • Ladies Night: half off pool and drinks at the Ormsby Club (4pm-11pm)
  • CCAI Exhibit: Tow’ring High, by artist Deon Reynolds in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (available during public meetings and most evenings 5pm-8pm)
  • Backseat Art Gallery Artist Reception at Comma Coffee (5pm)
  • Weekly Grand Classic Blackjack Tournament at the Carson Station Hotel Casino (5pm)
  • Special Olympics Soccer Practice at Mayor’s Park, corner of Koontz and Center St. (5:30pm-7pm)
  • Dungeons and Dragons at Nerdvana, 385 Hot Springs Road, Suite 1 (5:30pm-7:30pm AND 8pm-10pm)
  • Cigar Appreciation Night at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (6pm-10pm)
  • Chautauqua Series: Lisa Bommarito as ‘The Extraordinary Life of Eilley Orrum Bowers’ at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (6:30pm; free)
  • West Wind Sangha Sitting Group at the Methodist Church: 213 N. Minnesota, Youth Group Building corner of Proctor/Minn. (6:30pm-8pm)
  • Open Jam with Billy Starr at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (6:30pm)
  • Country Line Dance at Carson Lane’s Eleventh Frame Lounge (6:30pm-10pm; Couples lessons at 6:30pm, Beginners at 7:15pm, Intermediate at 8:15pm, Expert at 9pm; $5 donation)
  • Jam with Josh and Janera at the Firkin and Fox (7pm-9:30pm; bring your instruments)
  • Ladies Night at Carson Cigar Co. (7pm)
  • Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
  • Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night hosted by Mikey at the Lake Tahoe Brewing Co. (7pm)
  • Live Music Mick Valentino and Lynne Colvig at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm)
  • Jazz Jam hosted by First Take with Rick Metz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (7pm-10pm; no cover)
  • Karaoke at Crossroads Bar (8pm)

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Douglas County Emergency Management is pleased to announce the release of its updated Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP), a comprehensive five-year strategy to reduce the impacts of natural and man-made disasters on our community’s people, property, and environment. This strategic update outlines actions aimed at minimizing vulnerabilities across the county, supporting a safer and more resilient future for all residents.

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Those who find the tickets win a tour of the Wonka factory and a lifetime supply of candy.

Among the five winners are four bratty children and one kind-hearted boy, Charlie Bucket, who attends the tour with his grandfather.

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A Carson City family could have an opportunity to learn about a foreign culture without leaving home. The Rotary Club of Carson City is looking for a host family for the club’s current exchange student from Japan. A home is needed from December 1st to March 1st.

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Shop local for Christmas from over 60 local crafters and vendors! Food, Baked Goods, Coffee, Ice Cream, Home Decor, Yard Decor, Jewelry, Health & Wellness, Makeup, Skincare, & more!

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A PSOM warning means a de-energization is likely to prevent the possibility of sparking a wildfire.
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A storm expected to move into the region Wednesday has prompted NV Energy to issue a Public Safety Outage Management (PSOM) warning for southwest Carson City to Genoa and the Virginia City Highlands.

UPDATE: For those wanting to make monetary donations please may checks payable to Food for Thought, which provides food for local children. The mailing address (also physical address) is 3246 North Carson Street, Suite 118, Carson City, 89706 or go online here at Food For Thought to donate in his name if this option works best for you.
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