cooking class

It may be a Monday, but the weekend continues for some of you. Take advantage of the day off school by hitting the ice at Arlington Square. Get into the swing of things with the High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s night out at El Charro Avita. Learn to make homemade chicken soup with the Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon County.

MONDAY: Martin Luther King, Jr Day

• Free Admission to all National Parks
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Bob Hickox and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

Welcome to the first day of vacation for all you kids (and teachers) out there. There are some great ways to spend these days off. Head to Carson Lanes for one dollar specials all day long. The ice rink at Arlington Square has extended hours for the next two weeks, so strap on some skates and have fun. Santa will be at the Carson Mall every day until Christmas Eve. Nerdvana has found new digs at the corner of Airport Road and Hwy 50 East. Monday is family game night: who’s up for a challenge?

MONDAY:

• Carson City School District Winter Break Begins
• ’Divergence’ by artist Katie Lewis at the CCAI Gallery in the Courthouse: 885 E. Musser (8am-5pm)

It’s Monday, but this week should fly by. Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, so you probably want to start thawing your bird. There are still many organizations collecting food for families, so consider dropping off a frozen turkey at Salvation Army, or something non-perishable in one of the many bins around town. If helping kids is a passion, you’ll want to attend the informational meeting at the office of the Court Appointed Special Advocates this evening. CASA is always looking for people who’d like to make a difference to a child.

MONDAY:

Learn the art of cast iron cooking and sample delicious Dutch oven fare, including a variety of breakfast dishes, at the Lahontan State Recreation Area Dutch oven cooking class and demonstration. The event will also include a door prize raffle. Space is limited, so please make reservations by calling 775-867-3500.

WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

SILVER SPRINGS, Nev. – Learn to cook like a pioneer and sample delicious Dutch oven fare at the Buckland Station Dutch oven cooking class and demonstration. The event will also include a door prize raffle. Space is limited, so please make reservations by calling 775-867-3500. Please bring your own drinks.

Part of the fun each year at Concert Under the Stars, A benefit for The Greenhouse Project, is the live auction. The generosity of the community by and through the donations of ever-changing and diverse packages, means there is something for everyone. And of course, the community’s willingness to bid and support the ongoing work of The Greenhouse Project, completes the circle.

Friday Oct. 3 at 6:30PM “Dinner and Music at Foodies Bystro” includes live music, cuisine, wines and beers with vocalist-musicians Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance entertaining.

Foodies Bystro is located inside the Brewery Arts Center at 449 W. King St., Carson City, NV (775) 720-8011 (Advance dinner reservations are recommended but not required.)

Serving chef prepared cuisine, wines and beers, this unique restaurant is surrounded by local artwork. Foodies is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and Thursday through Saturday for dinner.

Friday Sept. 26, 2014 6:30PM "Dinner and Music at Foodies" includes live music, cuisine, wines and beers with vocalist-musicians Tom and Mary Kay Aufrance entertaining.

Foodies Bystro is located inside the Brewery Arts Center at 449 W. King St., Carson City, NV (775) 720-8011 (Advance dinner reservations are recommended but not required.)

Serving chef prepared cuisine, wines and beers, this unique restaurant is surrounded by local artwork.

Prepare and sample delicious Dutch oven recipes at Lahontan State Recreation Area this Saturday, May 17, from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The park will provide all ingredients and supplies for a five course meal, including dessert. This is a family friendly event for all ages which provides ideas for fun ways to cook outdoors during camping trips or get togethers. Sign up by calling 775-867-3500. The class includes a complementary cookbook and a raffle prize.

WHAT: Dutch Oven Cooking Class and Demonstration

WHEN: Saturday, May 17 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The 27th Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, long considered one of the region’s premier gourmet events, has increased the number of its programs – now offering nine days of festivities.

The 27th Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, long considered one of the region’s premier gourmet events, has increased the number of its programs – now offering nine days of festivities.

For the past 21⁄2 months I have been working at the Boys & Girls Club running a cooking class for the kids. It has been exciting, uplifting, exhausting, sometimes frustrating and more rewarding than I ever thought possible.