Events and happenings around Carson City for Monday, Nov. 5

Hello Carson City and welcome to Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. The beginning of the work week promises sunny skies and seasonable temperatures, with highs in the mid to upper 60s. With the time change now in full swing and the sun rising earlier, it's always good practice to keep your windshield clean and clear and to be mindful of those intersections, streets, crosswalks and sidewalks where the rising sun shines especially bright.

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Here's what's happening on Monday:
— McDonald’s is hosting a hiring event at the Carson City office of Nevada JobConnect today from 10 a.m. to noon. Nevada JobConnect is located at 1929 N. Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701. Available jobs are: Crew Members (JO# 454232) and Shift Managers (JO# 454234). It is preferred that job seekers are referred to the job listing by a JobConnect representative before the hiring event.

— Carson City Dems luncheon to feature clean energy advocate. 11:30 a.m. Kyle Roerink, Communications Director at Nevadans for a Clean Energy Future, will be the featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon. Mr. Roerink will be making final arguments in favor of Question 6, the Renewable Energy Standards Initiative, and will be prepared to field questions on the future of renewable energy in Nevada. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 5, in the banquet room of Carson City's Round Table Pizza, on Retail Drive just off College Parkway. All are welcome.

— High Sierra Swing Dance Club weekly West Coast swing dance lessons. 5:30 p.m. Come join us every Monday evening at Carson Lanes, 4400 Snyder Ave, 775-883-2606, for a friendly, casual, fun night of dancing to DJ music: West Coast Swing, Country 2step, Nigh Club, and even a few latin tunes. No partner needed. Beginner lessons 5:30 pm, Intermediate lessons 6:30 pm, $8 each, free open dancing 7:30 to 10:00pm. For more information about this event or our club call Idie: 775-443-8870.

— Tai Chi Classes Hosted by Continuing Education at Western Nevada College, 5:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Carson City, N Division St 212, Carson City. Explore the ancient Chinese martial art known as "meditation in motion." Learn to exercise using calm, slow motions with the aim of promoting health and longevity. Tai Chi training involves learning solo routines, known as forms. Tai Chi's health training concentrates on relieving the physical effects of stress on the body and mind. The class will be held at the First United Methodist Church on the corner of Division and Musser. There is also a class on Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. at the same location. Class will not meet the week of Thanksgiving.

— Ripped Fitness Classes, 5:30 p.m. Hosted by Continuing Education at Western Nevada College, held at Western Nevada College (WNC) 2201 W College Pkwy, Carson City. RIPPED is designed to help everybody meet their ultimate fitness goals in a super-fun group exercise environment. This 1-hour class combines Resistance, Interval, Power, Plyometrics, Endurance, core and offers a very important Diet program on the Rippedplanet website. RIPPED is for every-body and every fitness level. Cardio, Weights, Fun and Done! Students should plan to eat a snack or small meal about 45 minute sbefore class, bring a water bottle, towel and wear exercise clothes and shoes. This is an adult class, great for both men and women, and students aged 14 and up. Seniors and WNC employees receive a 15% discount!

ONGOING:

— Winter Conditioning Program at Well Being Fitness. 9 a.m. 1851 S Roop St, Unit 145, Carson City. Winter sports and activities are on the horizon! Join us at Well Being (Massage and Functional Fitness) and prepare your body for success. Our Winter Conditioning Program starts on October 29. Two separate 3 week programs are offered w/a one week break (Thanksgiving) between the two.
We focus on strength, dynamic balance and stability, and muscular endurance (yes, that means cardio!) as they relate to winter sports and activities like snow-mobile excursions, snow shoeing, skiing and snowboarding, and all the Nordic and back country activities on your list.

— Fourth annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser presented by Carpa Nevada, LLC and Downtown Coin, 111 W. Telegraph Street in Carson City. Carpa Nevada is donated all of the profits from the sales of its fine Portuguese olive oils and balsamic vinegar to Pets of the Homeless now through Jan. 31, 2019. Olive oils cost $16 per bottle and balsamic vinegar is priced at $20 per bottle. Call Downtown Coin at 775-883-4653 or visit the store, open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, at 111 W. Telegraph Street in downtown Carson City.

— Veterans Outreach Center Clothing Donation Drive, Nov. 4-11, at the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center, third floor of the Cedar Building, as well as on the University of Nevada, Reno campus, first floor of the Joe Crowley Student Union, second floor of the Knowledge Center, and second floor of the Pennington Student Achievement Center. Accepting donations of underwear, gloves, socks, toilet paper and reading glasses.

— Christmas tree permits available on Carson, Bridgeport ranger districts. Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Thursday, Nov. 1. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating. Christmas tree permits must be purchased in person and are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis for $10 each, with a limit of two trees per household. Permits are nonrefundable and nontransferable, and only valid through Dec. 25, 2018. The Ranger Districts have a limited amount of Christmas tree permits available, and once those allotted permits are sold, no more will be available.

— The Nevada Artists Association (NAA) presents the annual Nevada Day Art Show, now through Nov. 30. Entries in all categories are judged with cash prizes awarded to winners. The NAA Gallery is located at 449 W. King Street in Carson City and is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday.

— Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is currently seeking individuals and pairs interested in leading interpretive programs in one of our many parks and open spaces. Interested individuals and pairs are encouraged to apply. If interested, go here.

— Nature’s art is in full bloom at the Bristlecone Gallery for the “Nature’s Symphony of Art” children’s showcase sponsored by Arts for Children of Nevada with help from the Jackpot Grant with the Nevada Arts Council. Exhibit runs until until Nov. 9.

— The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, Americana with Cadmium Orange, by artist Gig Depio at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Depio is an artist and an advocate for public art in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was awarded the 2016 Fellowship Grant in Painting by the Nevada Arts Council (NAC). He has worked on various exhibitions and projects with the Nevada Museum of Art, Nevada Arts Council’s OXS Gallery, and UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum, among others. Depio graduated from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. He lives in Las Vegas with his family. Carson City Courthouse Gallery, 885 E Musser St., Carson City.

This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available.