Events in Carson City area Tuesday, Wednesday

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Tuesday

Two for Tuesday from 11 a.m.- 8 p.m. at Sapphire Wizard Fired Arts, 811 Short Court, Suite A, Gardnerville. Gardnerville's only "Paint Your Own Pottery Studio" offers every Tuesday half price studio fees for 2 or more painters per group. Bring a friend and split the cost. See all our activities online at www.sapphirewizard.com Call 775-265-6972.

Swing dancing, 6:30-9:30 p.m., El Charro Avitia's Restau-rant, 4389 S. Carson St. High Sierra Swing Dance Club spon- sors West Coast swing dancing every Tuesday. No partner is required. Call 629-9369 or visit highsierrasdc.org. Call 775-629-9369.

Muscle Powered Walk from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Ash Canyon Access Trail. Citizens for a Walkable and Bikable Carson City. Must be a member, may join at start of walk. Call 775-315-6763.

Mommy and Me Classes from 9-10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 412 W. Musser St. For kids age 4 and younger. Includes crafts, music, games. $50 for 20 weeks. Call 775-882-2040.

Nevada Ghost Towns, Specters & Wraights from 7:30- 9 p.m., Gold Hill Hotel, 1540 Main St., one mile South of Virginia City on Highway 342. Stan Paher, special event with slides dinner and show $25. Call 775-847-0111.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous from 6:30-8 p.m., St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 300 N. Division St. 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.

Dark Star Orchestra from 8-11 p.m. at Grand Sierra Resort, Reno. Dark Star Orchestra presents the complete original set list, song by song, recreating historic music with faithful interpretations. $24.50 Call 800-648-3568.

Salsa Dance Class, 6-7:30 p.m., Comma Coffee; 312 S. Carson St. Learn Casino Rueda (Salsa circle dance) with Roberto and Jo Ann; no partner required; $5. Call 883-2662.

"Bad Day at Dead Frog Flats" from 7-10 p.m. at Dayton Senior Center. The Misfits present "Showdown at the Phingerdoo" or "Bad Day at Dead Frog Flats." Music is performed by Donna Crowell. The show is directed by Carol Bauer. Tickets are $10, and all proceeds will go to the Meals on Wheels program and other senior center activities. Reservations are on a first-call basis. Call 246-9622.

Scrapbook Class from 10-11 p.m. in the Pinion Pines Room, Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive. Learn how to preserve your memories and photos quickly and easily into safe, meaningful albums. Bring a few photos for this one-hour class, as we will make a sampler. Fee is $5. Call 885-8230.

Wednesday

Ballroom Dance Lessons, 11 a.m.-noon, Carson City Senior Citizens Center, 901 Beverly Way. Taught by Dr. Thane Cornell All ages welcome. Each class is $5. Call 885-0539 or 883-0539.

State of the Economy from 4-7 p.m. at Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson St., Carson City. Business Resource Reception featuring keynote address by Lt. Gov. Brian Krolicki, Comments by Executive Director Michael Skaggs, Nevada Commission on Economic Development & Remarks from Executive Director Rob Hooper, Northern Nevada Development Authority. Open to the public. Free. Call 775-883-4413.

World Water Issues Film Festival from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences, Sierra Nevada College Campus, 291 Country Club Dr, Incline Village. Call 775-881-7560 ext 7483.

Libertarian meeting from 6-8 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Call 775-265-6964.

Toddler Story Time, 10:30 11:30 am, Douglas County Public Library castle, Minden. Join Miss Maria in the castle for felt-board stories, music and more. Call 775-782-9841.

Hip Hop Dance Classes, 4:30 7:30 p.m., Positive Energy Performing Arts, 3603 Challenger Way, Carson City. Three hip hop classes for three different age groups with world- class choreographer Stefan Ballard-Reisch. Call for details, 775-224-1080.

Cruise Night from 5-8 p.m. at Hamdogs Restaurant, 1267 Highway 395, Meadowdale Center, Gardnerville. Includes music, prizes; all cars welcome to participate. Call 782-6835.

Wednesday Jazz Jam from 7:30-10:30 p.m. at The Firkin & Fox, 310 S. Carson St. Free. Call 775-772-5930.

Gold Award Project Dedication from 4-5 p.m. at Moffat Open Space on Lepire Drive. Caroline Montiel and Erica Knutson, Girl Scouts from Troop 475, host the unveiling and dedication of their Gold Award Project.

The public is invited to help them celebrate the finished project. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call troop leader Robin Ferguson. Call 883-7077.