Calendar: Tuesday-Wednesday events in Carson City

Tuesday

Domestic Partnership: What you need to know before you register from 7-8:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Family Friendship Hall, 1201 North Saliman Road. PFLAG Carson Region and 3 Degrees co-sponsor this panel discussion about Nevada's new domestic partnership law which goes into effect Oct. 1. Panelists include representatives from the Secretary of State's office, the ACLU, family law and financial planning. Call 775-220-4151.

Carson River/Brunswick Canyon Hike from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sedge Road off Deer Run. Citizens for a Walkable and Bikable Carson City. Must be a member, may join at start of walk. Call 315-6763.

Dog Obedience Classes from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Fuji Park Exhibit Hall, Old Clear Creek Road, Carson City This class, by instructor Guy Yeaman, uses a light-handed approach to help you teach your dog to obey commands such as: Heel, sit, stay, stand and recall. Each dog needs a training collar and a fabric or leather lead. Dogs must be at least 4 months old and current on their shots. Classes are held on Tuesday evenings. Cost for the six-week session is $75. For more information or to register for a session, call Yeaman. Call 265-4530.

Swing dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., El Charro Avitia's Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St. High Sierra Swing Dance Club sponsors West Coast swing dancing every Tuesday. No partner is required. Call 629-9369 or visit highsierrasdc.org.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous from 6:30-8 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 300 N. Division St. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is a free 12-step recovery program for anyone suffering from food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. Call 775-782-3435.

Salsa Dance Class from 7-9 p.m. at 312 S. Carson St., at Comma Coffee. Learn Salsa basics and intermediate combos with Roberto and Jo Ann; no partner required; $5. Call 883-2662.

Wednesday

Carson Farmers Market from 3-7 p.m., Pony Express Pavilion, Mills Park off Saliman Road.

Farmers Market from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lampe Park, Gardnerville. Call 782-9828.

Carson City Railroad Summer Park Train from 2-7 p.m. at Mills Park. Cost is $2 per rider; children 2 and younger are free. Call 530-2015.

Ballroom Dance Classes with Thane W. Cornel, 11 a.m.-noon, Carson Senior Center, Beverly Way and Long Street. $5 per class. Call 855-0552.

Carson Sober Youth from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Community Council on Youth, 1711 N. Roop St. Call 775-841-4730.

Wednesday Jazz Jam from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at The Firkin & Fox, 310 S. Carson St. Free. Call 787-3870.

Paint Me a Story from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada, 813 N. Carson St. Hear a story and then paint a piece of pottery that corresponds with that story. Call 884-2226.

The Pottery Place from 12-4:30 p.m. at The Children's Museum of Northern Nevada., 813 N. Carson St. Paint your own pottery. Call 884-2226.

2009 Nevada State Fair at the Reno Livestock Events Center, 1350 N. Wells Ave., Reno. Call 775-688-5767.

Stagecoach Advisory Board Meeting starting at 7 p.m. at Stagecoach Community Center, Cheyenne Trail and Highway 50, Stagecoach. The Stagecoach Advisory Board meets the first Wednesday of each month to discuss local issues and concerns of residents. The Lyon County Board of Commissioners are then advised of the issues and concerns. Call 629-0801.

Backcountry Horsemen of Nevada meeting from 7-9 p.m. at Grandma Hattie's, 2811 S. Carson St., Carson City. Join a group of men and women dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of Nevada's wilderness and backcountry. Dinner optional. Call 775-762-0892.

Financial, Business and Estate Planning for the Business Owners from 5:30-8 p.m. at Heritage Bank, 4222 S. Carson St. Incorporating, partnership agreements, buy/sell agreements will also be discussed. Call 775-841-4033.

Soroptimist Orientation from 5:30-7 p.m. Call for location. Soroptimist International of Carson City invites local women to an orientation program for prospective new members. Call Jean Stokke, 882-3821.

Saddle Tramps from 7-9 p.m. at Victoria Square at John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. The Saddle Tramps fit somewhere between Rebel Without a Cause and Pulp Fiction. They bring corn fed Rock-a-Billy and a lot of humor to the stage. Much like a train wreck, it is impossible not to watch. Free outdoor concert Call 800-648-1177.

Best in the West Nugget Rib cook-off from 12-9 p.m. at John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Features tons of food, refreshment, live entertainment and hundreds of crafts and vendors. Call 800-648-1177.

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