Tuesday, Dec. 19: Things to do in Carson City

Winter is settling in, even if our mountains are lacking their snowy blanket. It’s chilly out there, but the members of Muscle Powered head out for a walk and a hike every Tuesday unless the rain or snow is falling. Join them tonight for a walk around downtown Carson City to take in the twinkling lights and decorations; there will even be a stop afterward for a warm beverage. If you’d rather exercise your brain, the Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras and DJ Trivia at the Fox Brewpub are your choices. Join songstress Canyon White at Living the Good Life for some great music and an open jam session.

TUESDAY:

• — Kit Carson Toastmasters White Elephant Gift Exchange at Black Bear Diner inside Max Casino (6:30am-7:30am; bring a wrapped gift valued at $20 or less; for info call Frank 775-885-7579 or email KitCarsonToastmasters@gmail.com)
• — ‘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)
• — ‘Wish You Were Here,’ solo exhibition by Susanne Forestieri in the CCAI Gallery at the Carson City Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (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)
• — Muscle Powered Easy Walk: Walk to Mexican Ditch, Central Section - Meet at the Hidden Meadows trailhead parking area at 965 Buzzy's Ranch Road (9am-10am; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; All walks require closed-toed shoes and water. Hats, sunscreen and walking sticks are recommended; in case of wet weather meet at the MAC: 1860 Russell Way)
• — $1 Dollar Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-4pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West)
• — Books and Brags at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (story, music, and crafts 9:30am-10:30am; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — 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)
• — 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+)
• — Support for Graesyn Fundraiser at Firehouse Subs: 3120 Hwy 50 E (10:30am-10pm; a portion of the day’s proceeds will be donated towards Graesyn’s medical bills; for more information or to donate online, go to https://www.youcaring.com/rachelgarcia-1010317 )
• — $6.50 Movies All Day for Reward Members at Galaxy Theater - Fandango (some restrictions/exclusions apply; apply free online at www.galaxytheaters.com )
• — Drone/Dash Racing at the Community Center Gym (10:30am-11:30am: The library is challenging you to a drone/dash race - Learn basic coding then test your skills as you race a drone or Dash robot against the clock and your friends; three courses: Dash for ages 6+, Parrot for ages 13+, and Warrior for ages 13+; Space is limited, register online HERE; under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Christmas Craft Fair in the Carson Mall (11am-5pm; Vendors, Family activities for all to enjoy, Visits and Photos with Santa Claus, Rainbow Girls gift wrap, Christmas Carols)
• — All day Happy Hour at Remedy’s Bar (11am-close)
• — All you can eat Wings at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; $13.95, add a draft beer for $2 more)
• — Taco Tuesday with the Original Penguin Tacos at the Westside Pour House (11:30am-8pm; $2.59 per taco, while supplies last)
• — Live Music with CW and friends at Comma Coffee (11:30am-1pm)
• — Capital Nevada Toastmasters Weekly Meeting at Black Bear Diner at Max Casino in the Atrium in the back (12:05pm-1pm)
• — $1 PBR at the Blue Bull
• — Dayton High School Theatre Department and Drama Club proudly present A One Act Festival featuring two comedies: “Fourteen” by Alice Gerstenberg and “The Hysterical History of the Trojan War” by D.M. Larson at Dayton High School: 335 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (3pm; $3 admission, concessions available)
• — Wine Tasting at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (5pm-7pm; $6, free for Barrel Room members)
• — Muscle Powered Evening Conditioning Hike: Downtown Carson City to see the Christmas Lights - Meet at the parking lot directly across from the Nevada Supreme Court on Stewart Street, between 5th and Musser (5:30pm-7:30pm, After the walk we will go for hot chocolate/coffee somewhere in town; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site; Bring a flashlight; water and closed-toed shoes required; If it rains or snows, we will walk inside at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center)
• — CASI: Carson Animal Shelter Initiative’s Monthly Meeting at the Carson City Humane Society: 549 Airport Rd (5:30pm-7pm; all welcome; call 775-671-2413 if you have any questions)
• — 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)
• — Open Country Dance and Lessons at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Open Dance 6pm-10pm; Beginning Dance Lesson and Review at 6:30pm, $5 DJ/Instructor donation; must be 21)
• — Live Music with Steve Lord in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Music Jam and Open Mic with Canyon White at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6:30pm-9pm)
• — Carson Chamber Singer/Symphony Chorus Rehearsals in the Choir Room at Carson High School (6:30pm; singers, high-school age and above, are welcome without audition and without fees; contact Director Michael Langham at ccsingersdirector@gmail.com or the Symphony at 775-883-4154 for more information)
• — Geeks Who Drink Pub Quiz at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6:30pm; all ages, but some material is PG-13; one to six players per team)
• — DJ Trivia Tuesdays at the Fox Brewpub (sign-ups at 7pm; free to play; all ages; bring a team; win prizes)
• — Open Mic at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm)