Events around Carson City for Monday, August 12

Heading into the first day of the work week, if you're an early, early riser or are settling in for the night, you'll want to step outside at around 3 a.m. for the peak of the Perseid shower, which will be in the eastern sky. If you missed them, there will be a viewing party hosted by Carson City Parks and Rec at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at WNC beginning at midnight Tuesday morning, August 13. Otherwise, it's onward and upward into the day with a Cooperative Extension presentation, Shred Kids mountain bike camp, Red Cross sitter certification class, West Coast swing dancing and more.

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Here's what's happening Monday:

— Fall youth soccer in Carson City begins soon. Parents can sign up their children ages 3 to 16. AYSO Carson City has a family discount for multiple kids. Don’t miss out on the fun your children can have and new friends that will be made. Come join us. Go to aysocarsoncity.org to sign up. AYSO Carson City also have scholarships available.

— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: New Crop 2019. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) presents its exhibition, New Crop 2019, by artists Mark Combs and Frances Melhop. Carson City Courthouse Gallery, 885 E Musser St., Carson City.

— Capital City Arts Initiative Presents: Graphically Defined. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) is delighted to present Graphically Defined, a group exhibition of work by seventeen Western Nevada College students. This exhibit includes a wide variety of art including ceramics, drawing, graphic design, painting and photography that shows the diversity of the students’ creativity. The Business Resource Innovation Center (BRIC) is open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. 108 E Proctor St., Carson City.

— Open Studio Basic Painting at Brewery Arts Center. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will work on their own paintings from subject matter they have chosen. The instructor, Mark Tompkins, will work one-on-one with each student to help them complete their project from start to finish. Each student must supply their own materials. Students may choose to paint in either water colors, oils, or acrylic paints. This is an open enrollment drop-in class, no need to sign-up. Tuition: $25 per session or $40 for the day. Classes: 9 to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. located in the Painting Studio, 449 West King Street.

— Carson City Democrats Monday speaker features University of Nevada Cooperative Extension educator. 11:30 a.m. The featured speaker at Monday's Democratic luncheon will be Lisa Taylor, UNR Cooperative Extension educator for Carson City and Storey County. Ms. Taylor works in the fields of agri-entrepreneurship, community development, nutrition education, food preparation and preservation, health and wellness, and youth development. As an Extension educator, she addresses critical needs and issues with training and assessment. Together with 4H and other partners, she took the lead role in organizing the recent Carson City Fair. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 12th, at the Carson City Round Table, 3325 Retail Drive just off College Parkway. Sponsored by the Democratic Men's Committee, these luncheons help keep the lights on at Carson City's Democratic HQ. An all-you-can-eat pizza and salad bar lunch buffet is available for $7.99. Water is free, extra charge for fountain drinks. Suggested donations of $5 or more gratefully accepted but are not required. All are welcome. For further information contact Rich Dunn at 434-8783 or richdunn@aol.com.

— Shred Kids Mountain Bike Camp (Intermediate) hosted by Carson City Parks and Rec. 4:30 p.m. This camp will teach everything needed to become a safe and well-rounded mountain biker. Instructors will be NICA certified coaches from the Carson High School Cycling Team. Instruction will focus on safety, maintenance, etiquette, and proper techniques for uphill, downhill, and cross country riding. Please have your bike inspected by a bike mechanic prior to the camp to make sure it is in working order. A limited supply of bikes and helmets are available if you do not have your own. For ages 9-14. In order to register for the intermediate level camp, participants must have completed a beginner level camp earlier this summer or the camp last summer. Each day, meet at the Ash Canyon Trailhead on the corner of Winnie and Foothill. Bring sunscreen, water, and snacks each day. Thank you to our sponsor Bike Habitat and Carson High Cycling Team for volunteering to make this program possible.

— American Red Cross Babysitting Certification at WNC. 5 p.m. This American Red Cross Babysitter's Training Course will provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. This training will help participants develop leadership skills, develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe, understand children from ages 0 to 10, help children and infants with daily needs, help children with their behavior, and become fully certified in pediatric CPR and First Aid.
Register here: https://www.campusce.net/wnc/Course/Course.aspx?c=655 Any questions? Call us at (775) 455-4241 or email us at conted@wnc.edu.

— West Coast Swing Dance at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center. 5:30 p.m. Join the High Sierra Swing Club every Monday for a night filled with West Coast Swing dancing! Beginners class at 5:30 followed by an Intermediate class at 6:30, $8 each. Free social dance following lessons from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. No partner necessary. For more information visit the High Sierra Swing Club website or Facebook page.

— Monday Night Throwing Class at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 5:30 p.m. Drop in sessions are $45 or $175 for a 6 week, open start class, including open studio anytime during the 6 weeks. For more information or to schedule studio time visit the Ogres-Holm Pottery Website or Facebook page or by calling 775-461-3616.

— Summer Meteor Shower Interpretive Programs. 12 Midnight Monday night into Tuesday morning. For summer’s most visible meteor showers, join the Carson City Parks, Rec and Open Space Department at Western Nevada College’s Jack C. Davis Observatory for some late night, educational fun! Both viewing parties are free to the public & all ages are welcome. No pre-registration necessary. Please wear close-toed shoes & bring water for night hiking from the Observatory. Head lamps and flashlights are allowed. Parking at the Observatory can be found at 2699 Vanpatten Ave, Carson City. Please call (775) 281-7711 with any questions.