Monday, Dec. 18: Things to do in Carson City

It may be Monday, but the next one on the way is Christmas. If you still have some loved ones on your holiday shopping list, the Craft Fair at the Carson Mall is sure to have something for everyone. Monday also means football. Watch the Falcons take on the Buccaneers at Living the Good Life. You’ll find good food, good drinks, and the game on all of their screens. Put some swing in your step at Carson Lanes. The High Sierra Swing Dance Club meets weekly to learn some new dance moves and put them into action. Santa has been spotted at Red’s Old 395: from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. you can get a free photo with the man in red.

MONDAY:

• — ‘Wintering Over,’ mixed media by Las Vegas artist Andreana Donahue in the OXS Gallery at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• — Inspirations, group show of work by the art faculty members from Carson, Dayton, Douglas, and Pioneer high schools in the Community Development building [formerly the BRIC]: 108 E Proctor St (8am-12pm and 1pm-4pm)
• — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — ‘From the Ground Up’, solo exhibition by Gil Martin at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)
• — CCAI Exhibit: Inside and Outside the Lines, with artwork by artists Jonathan Farber and Susan Kotler in the Sierra Room of the Carson City Community Center (open during public meetings and Fridays 12pm-4pm)
• — $1 Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-10pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Pop Up Library in the Community Center Gym, Kinder Room - enter through the doors on the South East corner of the building (10am-5:30pm; Pop Up services will include LIMITED Laptop Use via Wi-Fi, New Book Checkout, Kindle Checkout, Check In, and “how to” assistance for e-book use; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse
• — Christmas Craft Fair in the Carson Mall (11am-5pm; Vendors, Family activities for all to enjoy, Visits and Photos with Santa Claus, Reindeer Games, Pony Express, Rainbow Girls gift wrap, Christmas Carols)
• — All Day Happy Hour in the Fox’ Den at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm)
• — Carson City Host Lions Club weekly lunch meeting at Tito's Mexican Restaurant: 444 E Williams (12pm; for more information, call Tim at 775-885-7033; First meeting of the month at 6pm, all other weeks 12pm)
• — Motivation Monday at the Adams Hub for Innovation: 111 W. Proctor (12pm-1pm Yoga with Allison Reitz - suggested price $12, perfect for beginners and gurus alike; 1pm-4pm free community coaching sessions with Diane Dye Hansen, email grow@adamshub.com to schedule a time)
• — Martini Monday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half priced martinis)
• — Holiday Movie: ‘Holiday Inn’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (4pm; Free treats, fruits and vegetables (reindeer food), and cozy beverages will be available. A special gift will also be given to all who attend; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Monday Night Football Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N Carson St (Bar opens 4pm; Buffet $5, drink specials)
• — Monday Night Football: Atlanta Falcons at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5:30pm on ESPN)
• — Monday Night Football Buffet at Mallard’s Restaurant at Empire Ranch Golf Course (buffet 5:30pm, bar opens 4pm; $13 Buffet; Football pools and prizes)
• — High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginners Class 5:30pm-6:30pm, Intermediate Swing lesson 6:30pm-7:30pm, $8 each class; Free open dancing 7:30pm-10pm)
• — Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group NEW LOCATION - in the Unity of the Sierra, 1933 California Street, off Fairview (Beginners Mind 5:30pm-6:30pm; Sitting quietly in meditation 6:45pm-8:15pm)
• — Nevada Christmas: music and video sequenced light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-9pm, no show if raining/snowing; please turn off all head/running lights and do NOT block or park in driveways; donations appreciated, but not required, to benefit the Carson Valley Active 20/30 Club)
• — Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm; Accompanying music can be heard by tuning your car radio to 89.9 FM)
• — Pictures with Santa at Red’s Old 395 (6pm-8pm; All pictures are free, courtesy of Red's Old 395 Grill. They will print a picture for you to take home)
• — Tabletop Game Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm-9pm; drink specials for players; games rotate weekly)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Fox Brewpub (8pm-close; drink specials)