What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Nov. 24

Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be behind us, but Small Business Saturday is still ahead. Today consider shopping local to support small businesses in Carson City and surrounding communities. Small business Saturday deals can be found inside the Carson Mall, in downtown Carson City and at small businesses throughout the Nevada state capital.

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Here's what's happening Saturday, Nov. 24:

— Muscle Powered Saturday hike to Pinyon Hills Trail in the Carson Valley, 9 a.m. Ready to hike off that Thanksgiving feast? Come join Muscle Powered for a Late Fall Hike to Pinyon Trail in Carson Valley, south of Carson City. This gently rolling 5.2 mile intermediate hike provides majestic views of Carson Valley, Job's Peak and the beautiful surrounding mountains. Pinyon Hills Trail was built by the Carson Valley Trails Association and is a "hidden gem" in the hills southeast of Gardnerville.
To carpool to the trailhead, be ready to leave at 9 a.m. at the north end of the Target store parking lot on Jack's Valley Road. Here is a link to the CVTA website where you can find further information about this trail as well as directions right to the trailhead. Go to https://carsonvalleytrails.org/pinyon-trail/. If you wish to meet at the Pinyon Hills Trail trailhead, please be there by 9:30am.
Closed-toed shoes, snacks and water are required. Dogs are not allowed on this hike. We will cancel by 7:30 a.m. that day if there is significant inclement weather. Please check the MusclePowered website calendar, our Facebook page, or check with Jo Foster at 319-504-3309, jf.praire@gmail.com; or Larry Marinel at larryamarinel@gmail.com, if you have questions. Hope to see you on the trail!

— Carson City's ‘Museum Store' returns for holiday shoppers. 9 a.m. Holiday shoppers looking for that “Only in Nevada” gift have an option tucked in between Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday. In Carson City, both the Nevada State Museum and the Nevada State Railroad Museum are taking part in the program, offering discounts to shoppers along with special activities to celebrate the day. At the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson St., the museum store features a wide variety of items ranging from “Soul Mate Socks” to the 2018 Ornament to books, games and clothing. Select store items will be discounted from 15 to 50 percent. Those who make a store purchase will receive a free gift bag. At the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 2180 S. Carson St., shoppers will find a 10 percent discount on select merchandise. The museum store features a variety of Nevada and railroad themed items, including books, toys, collectibles and clothing.
The store will also offer free gift wrapping during the event. Both the Carson City museum stores will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

— Carson Mall in Carson City celebrates the holiday season with Small Business Saturday sales. The mall is also celebrating its annual Craft and Holiday Gift Show, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Mall writes on its Facebook page: Come to join us for our annual Craft and holiday gift show. Come and check all the handmade crafts, toys and unique gifts and family activities."

— Inside the Carson Mall, Santa Claus will appear Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for pictures. Packages and single photo available. Santa visit is always free. Pick-up is available 6 p.m. to 7p.m. that day, excludes. Black Friday. Online orders available. Each child will walk away with a special present from Santa. Santa will make mall appearances on Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 23. Dates are: Nov. 23-25; Dec. 2, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23. Times are 9:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

— Can't think of what to buy family members or your significant other? Three Carson City area art galleries are featuring sales this weekend. Carson City Art Gallery and Pottery at 110 S Curry Street, corner of Second Street, is having a sale. Gallery owner Robin E. McGregor writes, "Are you ready for the Holidays? Carson City Art Gallery & Pottery is! To kick off the Season several of their artists are offering anywhere from 20-50 percent off. This sale begins on BLACK FRIDAY (Nov. 23) and lasts until Saturday, Dec. 29.
On Saturday, Nov. 24 there is a Meet and Greet with several artists in attendance from 1 to 5 p.m. Check out some deals here and its Facebook page here.

Also on Friday, Charlie B Gallery at 114 Telegraph Street in Carson City is celebrating with its Museum Room Sale. Owner Charlie Blim writes, "We will have extended hours on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. In the museum room, there will be vintage art especially Historic Nevada Art with a few pieces by Dolores Samuels Young(1899-1977) a 1921 Latimer Club Member, ceramics, art tiles, lamps, small furniture, advertising, tins, shabby chic, toys, jewelry, textiles, MCM, rusty gold, primitives, Franciscan Starburst, Heath Pottery and too many objects to describe in the museum room." See Charlie B Gallery's Facebook page here.

And on Saturday, Jeff Pace at Artsy Fartsy Gallery, 405 North Nevada Street, is celebrating Small Business Saturday. He writes, "Join Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery for SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY. Discounts, prizes, and yes the wine room will be open for your holiday shopping enjoyment. Please shop small this holiday season and support your local economy, while supporting 'Your Local Art Gallery.'" See Artsy Fartsy's website here and Facebook page here.

— Reno Video Game Symphony Call for Musicians for the 2018 Fall season. Rehearsals held Saturdays, 4 and 6 p.m. at the University of Nevada, Reno, Church Fine Arts building, Room 112. There is no fee to participate in open rehearsals.
RVGS has two orchestras that perform regularly in the Reno/Carson area: the Incidental Orchestra and the Symphonic Orchestra. Both groups are open to musicians of all types and skill levels. IO rehearses at 4 p.m. and SO rehearses at 6 p.m. Musicians are welcome to join either and encouraged to join both.
Music for this season will feature selections from the Metal Gear Solid™ series and will include music from other games as well. Open rehearsals continue through November, leading to our concert in early December.
To join or get more information, visit www.rvgs.org or email sym@rvgs.org.

— Nutcracker Ballet celebrates 30 years with Thanksgiving weekend Carson City performances. Saturday and Sunday. Pinkerton Ballet Theatre presents the 30th anniversary of The Nutcracker Ballet featuring a live orchestra in Carson City this Thanksgiving weekend. Performances Saturday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, Bob Boldrick Theater.

— Comedian Jason Love headlines the Carson Comedy Club. 8 p.m. Funnyman Jason Love headlines the Carson Comedy Club this weekend Saturday, Nov. 24 inside the Carson Nugget. One of today’s hardest-working comedians, Jason Love has appeared on HBO, Comedy Central, and America’s Got Talent. His crafty punch lines and guitar bits make him a favorite for companies like Chevron, Google, and Pepsi. Jason performs at clubs around the country, from the Laugh Factory in Hollywood to Carolines on Broadway. He performs overseas for the troops and on the seas for cruise lines. His clips are played daily on Sirius XM. The Carson Nugget is located on 507 N Carson Street in Carson City. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased online at ccnugget.com or at the Winners Club inside the casino.

— Live music: Ev Musselman Live at Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, 1480 N. Carson Street, 8 p.m.

ONGOING:

— Signups underway for Dec. 1 Carson City's Holiday with a Hero Holiday Crawl. Carson City's Holiday with a Hero announced Wednesday that its annual Holiday Crawl through downtown Carson City will be held on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 10 p.m. The Holiday with a Hero committee hosts the Holiday Crawl, a festive pub crawl through downtown bars, to raise money for the annual shopping spree for children who classify as homeless in Carson City. The Holiday Crawl draws hundreds annually who walk through downtown Carson City, taking in entertainment from talented local bands and artists, including Bootleg, Eross, Jimmy V Music (Jimmy VanDeuson II), Athena McIntyre, and Gary Wheeler, as well as enjoying food and beverages offered at local bars.

In past years, Holiday with a Hero donations annually have benefited approximately 300 children living in cars, campgrounds, motels or shared spaces, and are part of the Carson City School District McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program.

All proceeds go to Holiday with a Hero, the annual drive by local law enforcement, firefighters, military service members and others to provide a Christmas shopping trip for underprivileged schoolchildren (kindergarten through eighth grade). Each child receives a $100 Walmart gift card to shop with their leader. The Carson City Fire Department, Carson City Sheriff’s Office, Nevada Department of Corrections and several other local organizations provide volunteers for the event. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, also donations are welcome. Check-in is 4 p.m. in Downtown Carson City at the Studio 177 W Proctor St. More information can be found at www.HolidayWithAHero.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram. Must be 21-year-old to participate. Following the link here: http://bit.ly/HolidayCrawlCarson to sign up and purchase your tickets for the Holiday Crawl.

— Tiffani and Bailee's 6th Sealed Toy Drive underway now through Dec. 9, drop off boxes throughout Carson City. Tiffani Barber was diagnosed with stage four brain cancer on Dec. 8, 2012. For those of you who didn't know Tiffani, all she ever wanted to do was help people. So it was no surprise to those closest to her that when the social worker assigned to her case asked her what she needed, Tiffani replied with, "How can I help?" There are multiple locations throughout the Carson City, Carson Valley and Reno area.

— Fourth annual Pets of the Homeless fundraiser at Downtown Coin, 111 W. Telegraph Street in Carson City. Now through Jan. 31, 2019, fine Portuguese olive oils and balsamic vinegar can be purchased from Carpa Nevada, LLC at Downtown Coin. All profits from sales of the olive oils and vinegar will be donated to Pets of the Homeless, a Carson City-based 501(c)3 registered non-profit with nationwide outreach to provide food, veterinary care and other essentials to the pets of homeless persons. Olive oils are $16 per bottle and balsamic vinegar is $20 per bottle.

— 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. 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.

— Patricia Ann Probst: An Artist of the Movement. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Charlie B Gallery is proud to announce the coming of a ceramic celebration art show and sale: “Patricia Ann Probst: An Artist of the Movement.” The gallery will offer many works created by Patricia Ann Probst (1941-2016). A sale will continue through Dec. 2 at 114 West Telegraph.

— 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 now through Dec. 25. 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.

— Carson City Art Gallery features Show by Erik Holland. 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Celebrate the artwork of Erik Holland. He has worked as an artist his entire adult life. He started painting murals in Fairbanks, Alaska in the 1990s. He then moved to Reno, Nevada, achieving his dream of living in the high desert. He has had a one man show in Reno every year since 2001. The show was born on a desire to depict the many sides of America. Amerika is spelled with a K to denote concern with our troubled times. The images come from the life of artist Erik Holland, starting in 1980, when he painted "Spirit of the Eighties" The show is in fact a retrospective of the artist's life from 1980 to the present. Carson City Art Gallery is located at 110 S Curry St, corner of 2nd, in downtown Carson City. For details, please contact Carson City Art Gallery, 775-313-8628 or carsoncityart@yahoo.com.

— 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 Street in Carson City.

— Free U.S. Citizenship Study class by ESL In-Home Program of Northern Nevada, 12 weeks starting Saturday, Oct. 13 from 2-4 p.m. inside the Digitorium Room at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street in Carson City. To register and reserve a seat, call 775-888-2021 or email eslinhomennv@gmail.com. Visit www.eslinhome.org for more information.

— RSVP will be taking donations for the "Christmas Packages to Our Troops" until 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Donations can be delivered to 2621 Northgate Ln Suite 6, Carson City. Go here for a list of needed items.

— Meals on Wheels Carson City will be participating in the 2018 Subaru Share the Love Event as a member of Meals on Wheels America, one of four national Share the Love charitable partners supported through the promotion. From Nov. 15 through Jan. 2, 2019, Subaru of America will donate $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased to the customer's choice of participating charities.
For more information on Meals on Wheels Carson City, email Courtney Warner at CWarner@carson.org, or call the Center at (775) 883-0703. The Carson City Senior Center is located at 911 Beverly Drive in Carson City. Visit www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/sharethelove for more information on Subaru Share the Love event.

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