Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Dec. 11

Enjoying the mix of sunshine, clouds and the overall late fall conditions around the capital city? More of the same is expected Wednesday into Thursday, with another system due in time for the weekend. Activities around Carson City include an educational discussion on dementia presented by the Alzheimer's Association at the Carson City Library, a moonlight walk to C-Hill, a "Get Fit with Fight Camp" at Yaple's Ballroom, art showings, a Carson Valley Community Theatre audition call for two plays, classes and more.

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Here's what's happening Wednesday:

— Dementia Conversations: An Education Program in Carson City Presented by Alzheimer's Association. 10:30 a.m. When someone shows signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and uncomfortable. This program offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations to address some of the most common issues. Topics covered in the program: Going to the doctor, Deciding when to stop driving; Making legal and financial plans. Panel Presentation with Q & A to include guest speakers from the DMV, Volunteer Attorneys for Rural Nevadans and The Mobile Outreach Safety Team. Location: Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop St. Carson City. Please RSVP by calling the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900.

— Art exhibit: Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Sky” by David McCamant. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Bristlecone Gallery at Western Nevada College in Carson City is pleased to present the breathtaking exhibition “Glorious Expanse: Paintings of the Western Sky” by David McCamant. A highly skilled oil painter, McCamant illumines the regional landscapes of our Western skies — compelling impressions on large-scale canvases. He describes himself as a "student of light" who looks to the natural world for inspiration. McCamant seeks to maintain the abstract nature of painting, while still evoking a true sense of place and time, catching us up in sweeping grandeur yet intimate reveries. These stunning works will be on display and available for purchase through December 17. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Reception & Artist Talk will be held on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be served.

— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: Saludos Amigos. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative presents its exhibition, "Saludos Amigos", by artist Justin Favela at the CCAI Courthouse Gallery. The exhibition will be in the gallery from now through January 29, 2020. 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. In this installation, Favela will collage imagery from famous animated films that depict Latin American culture. Using his signature "piñata style" Favela will make large scale murals with tissue paper and glue that will break down images from films like “The Three Caballeros”, “The Emperor's New Groove” and “Coco.” These films celebrate Latin American culture but through the investigation of the imagery, Favela will highlight the exoticism and Hollywood fantasy that falsely represents an entire culture. Favela, a Las Vegas native, makes work in a piñata style exploring his identity as a Latino from Las Vegas with Mexican and Guatemalan parents. He makes his work with traditional craft materials like tissue paper and cardboard, making anything from sculptures to large scale paper installations.

— Nevada Day art exhibit at Nevada Artists Association gallery at the Brewery Arts Center. The annual Nevada Day Art Exhibit at the Nevada Artists Association Art Gallery will be held through Jan. 3, 2020. The NAA Gallery is located at the Brewery Art Center at 449 West King Street.

— Open Studio Painting at the Brewery Arts Center. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Work on your own paintings from subject matter you chose for yourself. The instructor will provide one on one instruction throughout the class. Students may use oil, acrylic, or watercolor paint. Dry media is also welcome. Bring your own supplies and source materials (such as photographs or drawings you wish to paint). This in an open enrollment drop in class so there is no need to enroll in advance. Classes: 9:00-12:00 or 12:30-3:30. $25 per session or $40 for the day, payment made to instructor. For more details contact the Brewery Arts Center here or by calling 883-1976.

— Basic Pottery Skills at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. Studio manager, Lucas Lamont, introduces you to clay, in this 6-week open start class, designed to get you started with clay. The syllabus includes pinch pots, coil pots, sculpture, and an introduction to wheel throwing. $175 for 6 week class including open studio times or $45 for drop in classes. 1215 S. Carson St. Carson City.

— Wine and Dine Watercolor Classes at Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino. 4:15 to 5:45 p.m. Students get a reminder text each week. Drop in basis — no monthly commitment necessary. On rare occasions we meet elsewhere, students will be notified. To sign up, get a supply list or ask questions email Dana at tfa.create@gmail.com. The event is at Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino, 900 South Carson Street.

— Get Fighter Fit with Fight Camp. 5 p.m. What is Fight Camp? It is a mix of martial art drills, acrobatic conditioning, circus conditioning and boot camp style circuit. Fight camp is excellent for any athlete looking to cross train to up their game, or for the family wanting to stay fit and have fun at the same time. 3 classes a week offered! (please register for your class). Fridays at 7 pm. Class is just $10 to drop in and check out. If you want a monthly price, we have that too! For more info visit us at www.lecirquevagabond.com. Call or text at (775) 527-3733. Fight Camp is held at Yaple's Ballroom, 315 North Carson Street, Carson City.

— Pajama Storytime at Carson City Library. 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Wear your PJs for a bedtime-themed storytime! Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times. 900 North Roop Street, Carson City.

— Women Seeking Safety class offered weekly in Carson City. 5:45 p.m. Seeking Safety is an evidence-based, present-focused counseling model to help people attain safety from trauma and/or substance abuse. It focuses on coping skills to help you become more safe in your relationships, thinking and actions. Many women have experienced abuse or trauma in their lives. Seeking Safety is a safe, optimistic series that focuses on your strengths and helps you increase them. It focuses on what you can do right now to create a better life for yourself. This series is held weekly, 6:45 p.m. at the Salvation Army office, 911 E. Second Street in Carson City. It is free and open to women of all ages. Seeking Safety is sponsored by the Sexual Abuse Response Team (SART) of Carson City. More information can be found at sartccnv@gmail.com.

— Spanish Night, Salsa Dance Lessons in Downtown Carson City. 6 p.m. SALSA Wednesdays located at Yaple's Ballroom Dance Studio, 315 N. Carson St. Carson City. Classes are 6 pm Intermediate Level Class, 7 pm Beginning Level Class. Just $10 a class​. Then after your dance lesson, just for us food and drink specials offered across the street at Battle Born Social! The dance floor is open, music will be playing and you can continue dancing and practicing your dance moves! The Salsa Social will cost NOTHING, only but your support to the restaurant and bar. Help us build us downtown Carson City with more fun activities that the whole family can join!

— Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space to host Full Moon Hike up C-Hill. 6:30 p.m. Bundle up and join the Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space for another adventure under the full moon. December's full moon hike this Wednesday will not only feature the beautiful "Cold Moon," we will also be getting a unique vantage point of the city's holiday decorations from atop C-Hill. We will be meeting at the C-Hill McKay Dr. Trailhead off of Terrace St. at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 11. From there, we will hike up to the "C" or as far as trail conditions will allow us. The trail is a bit steep and is considered strenuous, so be prepared with plenty of water, appropriate footwear, layers, and flashlights. Dogs are allowed on this adventure, but must remain on a 6 foot leash. Minors must be accompanied by adults. It is encouraged to sign up ahead of time at carson.org/ccpr; however, you can also register in person at the event. Check in time starts at 6 p.m. and parking will be available in the parking lot of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more information about this adventure, contact the Park Ranger Aide office at (775) 283-7711 or email Tyler Kerver at tkerver@carson.org.

— Carson Valley Community Theatre Call for Auditions: 'Putnam County Spelling Bee' and 'Nunsense II.' 6:30 p.m. Carson Valley Community Theatre will be holding auditions for two new productions, Putnam County Spelling Bee and "Nunsense II," on Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Mark your calendars and come to The Annex, 1572 Hwy 395 in Minden to audition for one, or both, productions. For "Putnam County Spelling Bee" we will be casting teens and adults for the show which will run from March 15 to 29. Those auditioning should prepare a song and bring music for piano accompaniment or a back-track. Contact Lucille Rao at 775-843-3493 with any questions. "Nunsense II, The Second Coming" on Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at The Annex, 1572 Hwy 395 in Minden. The show is the sequel to our popular production of "Nunsense." Carson Valley Community Theatre will be holding auditions for two new productions, Putnam County Spelling Bee and "Nunsense II," on Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. and Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Mark your calendars and come to The Annex, 1572 Hwy 395 in Minden to audition for one, or both, productions. For "Putnam County Spelling Bee" we will be casting teens and adults for the show which will run from March 15 to 29. Those auditioning should prepare a song and bring music for piano accompaniment or a back-track. Contact Lucille Rao at 775-843-3493 with any questions. "Nunsense II, The Second Coming" on Dec. 11 at 6:30p.m. and Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. at The Annex, 1572 Hwy 395 in Minden. The show is the sequel to our popular production of "Nunsense."

ONGOING AND UPCOMING EVENTS

— Holiday Gift Making Camp 2019 at the Brewery Arts Center begins Dec. 16. We invite you to register for “Holiday Craft Camp,” which will have your kids creating Holiday arts, perfect for gifting to friends and families. Camp is at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Sign up online at BreweryArts.org, Facebook here or by calling 775-883-1976. Our talented instructor, Andrea, was the instructor for both the Holiday Craft Camp last winter and Exploring Nature Through Arts and Crafts last summer. Tell your friends! It’s a BLAST! This camp is for children ages 6-13, and only costs $100 to take part in the holiday fun. Class begins Monday, December 16 and goes until Friday, December 20 starting at 4:00pm and going until 6:00pm

— Brewery Arts Center is hosting Santa and His Village through Christmas Eve. Santa Clause is coming to town! You can catch him at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St. beginning weekly through Dec. 22. Visits and photos with Santa will be by appointment Thursdays and Fridays. You can book an appointment by calling 775-720-2542. You can book an appointment starting at 3 to whenever! These days are first come first serve: 11/30, 12/1, 12/7, 12/8, 12/14, 12/15, 12/21, and 12/22. Our times on Saturdays and Sundays are 12-5. We will also be there Christmas Eve from 11-2. Feel Free to bring your pets!

— Annual Angel Tree begins at the Dayton Urgent Care. Daily through Dec. 20. Dayton Urgent Care is hosting its annual Angel Tree for the kids in the Dayton, Nev. community. Last year was a great year for these families and kids that needed a little help. We are always thankful to the community for helping out with all of our drives that we do. I am hoping that this year will be as great as it was last year. The Angel Tree is basically a tree with angels on it. The public is invited to Dayton Urgent Care where they can pick an angel with the child's name. The angel will have the child's clothing size and kind of toys they would like to have. Participants are then encouraged to shop for the child and purchase a gift or gifts they would like. We just ask that if you adopt an Angel from our tree that the Angel gift is returned with a gift or gifts no later the Dec 20. Our tree this year will have around 40 angels on it that will need to be adopted. We are located at 901 Medical Center Drive in Dayton. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. If you have any question you may contact us by phone as well 775-445-7210. Thank you so very much for all of your help.

— Seniors Need Holiday Cheer Too: Home Instead Carson City collects gifts for those without family nearby. Once again Home Instead Senior Care in Carson City asking our wonderful community to help us with gifts for our Senior's here in our community. We have Senior's in long term care facilities that have no family, and have no home to call their own. They need some holiday cheer, a little gift, not much to ask, something warm, slippers, blankets, PJ's, some perfume or cologne, just a little gift goes a long way and it sure does brighten their holiday blues.
We have tree's set up at Les Schwab (the north one, 3219 N Carson St), AAA at 2901 South Carson Street and Dayton Smith's also the Les Schwab in Gardnerville, 1151 Highway 395. Or you can come by our Home Instead Senior Care office and ask for a tag, they have their name and a holiday wish or two or three. Buy the gift, bring it back and we will wrap it. Or you can come on Dec 14, at 10 a.m. and help us wrap all these gifts! Our office location is 444 W. Washington Street, Carson City, we have the big Centennial Tree on the corner. Thank you so much!

— Carson Mall Holiday Craft Underway. Show will be held now until Dec. 24-19 in the interior of the mall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Each vendor offers a unique gift the vendors change every week. Please watch the Carson Mall's Facebook Page here for more information on the events and list of vendors. For Vendors that are interested in having a booth please come to the Carson Mall or Call 775-671-8150. Spaces are still available.

— The Twelve Days of Christmas: Thanking our Carson City community for shopping local. Shop local at participating businesses and receive a drawing ticket! This is our way of thanking the community for shopping local. Participating stores are: Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery, Due Sorella (fondly known as Two Sisters), Kaleidoscope, Mom & Pops Diner, The Purple Avocado, Morley's Books, Postal Annex, Rustically Devine, Touched by Angels home and garden gift shop, Gather, The Bike Smith,Carson Jewelry & Loan, Scoups Ice Cream & Soup Bar and a special gift given by My Dream Photography. Click on the hyperlink above and then click the flier for details.

— Carson City's Vitalant is hosting a 'Food & Toy Drive' through Dec. 22 to benefit local charities. Carson City's Vitalant, located at 256 E Winnie Ln, is hosting a food drive and gift drive now through Dec. 22 to benefit Northern Nevada Dream Center and the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Nevada. Gifts can be any age range so long as they are unwrapped. Food items include unexpired canned foods or meats, non-perishable boxed foods, peanut butter, etc. For a complete list of most needed items please email gwagner@vitalant.org. Drop off items at Vitalant, formerly United Blood Services, 256 Winnie Lane at the following days and times: Saturday - Sunday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Wednesday 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

— Carson City area food drive happening now to Dec. 21 to benefit Food For Thought. Krisha Caraway with Valley Realty and Management is hosting a food drive to benefit Food For Thought in Carson City. The food drive runs now through Dec. 21 and items can be dropped off between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to her office in Valley Realty and Management located at 302 E William Street.
Or you can call, text her at 775-400-6650 to schedule a pick up and she will come to you.
Established in 2007, Food for Thought was founded on the goal to feed hungry children on the weekend so they can return to school Monday ready to learn. Each Friday, Food for Thought provides a healthy bag of food to hungry children in Carson City, and parts of Douglas County, allowing these children to eat on the weekends and to arrive at school on Monday nourished and ready to learn. Items that are most beneficial to be accepted are:
— 2.05 oz. Easy Mac and Cheese Cup
— 7.5 oz. Beef Raviolis Cans/Cups
— 7.5 oz. SpaghettiO’s Cans/Cups
— 7 oz. Spaghetti and Meatballs Cans/Cups
— Granola Bars
— Individual Cereal Boxes or Cups
— 7 oz. Beefaroni Cans/Cups
— Individual 4 oz. Fruit Cups
— Individual 4 oz. Veggie Cups (found at Walmart)
— Cheese/Peanut Butter Crackers
— Gallon-sized Plastic Ziplock Bags
Note: All items must be single serve size. For more information on Food For Thought please go to: http://nvfoodforthought.org/ For more information on Krisha Caraway, please go to: www.nvhomedreams.com.

— Postal Annex Carson City is a Toys for Tots Drop Off Location. Postal Annex is excited to be a drop off location for Toys for Tots! Please bring donations to our store between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. through Dec. 20. Postal Annex is located at 3827 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV. Behind Buffalo wild wings and in front of the Raley's in Eagle Station. If any questions, feel free to call us at 775-350-7576. Thank you and Happy Holidays!

— Carson City Farmers Insurance District Office is a Toys for Tots Drop Off Location. Farmers Insurance District Office is pleased to once again be a drop off location for Toys for Tots. Please bring the donations to our office between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. through December 15th. Our office is located at 311 West Washington Street, Ste B, Carson City (corner of Washington and Division). If questions feel free to call us at 434-0545.

— Ron Wood Family Resource Center looking for volunteers during the Holidays. Ron Wood Family Resource Center is gearing up for the holidays. We are looking for volunteers to help distribute food for our children and families in need. If you can spare a couple of hours or more during the week, please call Ron Wood Family Resource Center at (775) 884-2269 or stop by our office at 2621 Northgate Lane No. 62 in Carson City. There is no better gift than giving to those less fortunate.

— Carson City Santa Events Roundup for 2019: How, when and where you can find Old St. Nick. While it isn't quite Christmas-weather yet, I'm assuming at some point it will get cold and we can finally get into the upcoming holiday spirit! When that time comes, there are a ton of great Santa-related events going on in Carson City for you and the little ones to enjoy. Go here for the 2019 Santa Claus Roundup in Carson City. Email editor@carsonnow.org if you have a Santa related event and wish to put it on the list.

— Carson City, Lyon and Douglas Toys for Tots hotline opens. The Carson City region's Toys for Tots program is ready to serve families in need this holiday season. Hotlines started Dec. 3 and run to Dec. 20, 2019 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Contributions of toys may be made in 125 locations in Carson City, Douglas, Storey and Lyon counties. The link to find drop off locations or to donate: https://carson-city-nv.toysfortots.org. The Hotline numbers are: ENGLISH SPEAKING: (775) 799-0918; SPANISH SPEAKING: (775) 799-0877.