Events around Carson City for Monday, August 26

Heading into the final week of August and the Labor Day weekend around the corner, Monday, August 26 looks to be another especially hot day across the capital city and western Nevada with highs in the mid-90s. Activities around the capital city include a talk about earthquake preparedness with Carson City's fire chief, art showings, a clay club ceramics class at Western Nevada College, West Coast swing dancing at Carson Lanes and more. Enjoy the day.

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Here's what's happening Monday:

— 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.

— Earthquake preparedness the topic at Carson City Democratic luncheon. 11:30 a.m. Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon will be the featured speaker at Monday’s Democratic luncheon. His presentation will focus on raising citizen awareness that western Nevada is at a significant earthquake risk, and of measures that can be taken to prepare for the worst in the event of a seismic event. Chief Slamon has been a firefighter for over 30 years, 28 of them in Modesto, California, where he rose through the ranks to become chief two years before taking the same job here in April, 2017. This event is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 26th, 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.

— Continuing Education at Western Nevada College presents Clay Club Class. 5 p.m. Continuing Education at Western Nevada College will hold a class in clay. This course is designed for returning ceramics students, but is also open to anyone interested in ceramics. This class will teach you a variety of ceramics techniques and will include demonstrations. Techniques covered include wheel throwing, sculptor, and functional and non-functional patterns. Required lab fee of $25 must be paid at the WNC business office (let them know it's for the Clay Club Lab Fee Fund). This fee covers 1 bag of clay and glazing for the course. Student must bring receipt to instructor on the first day of class. Optional tool kit is available as well. The class is Monday, August 26, 5 p.m. at the Western Nevada College Carson City campus. Go here to register. Any questions? Call us at 775-445-4241 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. Carson Lanes Family Fun Center is located at 4600 Snyder Ave.

— 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.