FOR THE WEEK OF may 10, 2018 For a complete listing of this week’s events or to post events to our online calendar, visit www.newsreview.com. BOAT SHOP TOUR: Tahoe Maritime Museum offers a behind-the-scenes look. Meet boat restoration specialists. Fri, 5/11, 2pm. $5, free for members, military, children age 12 and younger. Sierra Boat Company, Carnelian Bay, (530) 583-9283, tahoemaritimemuseum.org.
CANNABIS DIALOGUE WORKSHOP: The Truckee Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss the town’s approach to marijuana regulations. The workshop will include discussions on indoor and outdoor cultivation, manufacturing and processing, taxation, retail and commercial uses and delivery services. Fri, 5/11, 6pm. Free. Truckee Town Hall, 10183 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, cannabis@townoftruckee.com.
CHIP DIG & GAMBLING COLLECTIBLES SHOW: See a variety of collectibles and memorabilia from Nevada’s colorful gambling past. Sat, 5/12, 10am4pm. Free. Nevada Historical Society, 1650 North Virginia Street, (775) 688-1190 ext 223, nvhistoricalsociety.org.
CONTRA DANCE: Sierra Contra Dance
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RENO RIVER FESTIVAL
The 15th annual whitewater festival kicks off the special events season in Reno. Some of the world’s top whitewater athletes will navigate the rapids of the Truckee River Whitewater Park during the two-day event, which also features food, craft beer and wine, shopping, rides and attractions, a mother-daughter lookalike contest and performances by Jimmie Allen, The Freshmakers and Jessie Leigh. Another festival highlight is the Reno River Roll, a mobile concert led by acoustic rock/reggae/blues group The Island of Black and White, whose lead singer will take a costumed crowd of cyclists on a 7-mile bike tour of Reno. The Reno River Roll is the official kick-off to Bike Week in Northern Nevada. It is open to all ages and all types of bicycles. Admission to the festival is free, although you must purchase a ticket for entry to the Reno River Roll, Craft Beer Experience and Summer Wine Village. Gates open at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, at Wingfield Park and surrounding areas along the Truckee River, between First and Sierra streets and Arlington Avenue. Visit renoriverfestival.com.
Society holds its monthly event with live music and a caller. Arrive at 7:15pm for a beginner’s walk-through. No partner necessary. Sat, 5/12, 7:30pm. $10. Southside Cultural Center, 190 E. Liberty St., (509) 595-1136, www.sierracontra.org.
DEMO BY MICHAEL HOLTER: The artist will demonstrate how to create a powerful cityscape in two hours. Come early to get a good seat and meet local watercolor artists. Sat, 5/12, 1pm. Free. Temple Sinai’s Social Hall, 3405 Gulling Road, www.sierrawatercolorsociety.com.
DOCENTS IN THE GALLERY—ENRIQUE CHAGOYA: Join Nevada Museum of Art docents in the gallery for an in-depth discovery of the works of Enrique Chagoya. Fri, 5/11, noon. $10, free for NMA members. Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St., (775) 329-3333, www.nevadaart.org.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT: Find a table, grab
a game and have some fun. Fri, 5/11, 4pm. Free. Sierra View Library, 4001 S. Virginia St., (775) 827-3232.
EVENTS
6TH ANNUAL SPRING HORSE EXPO: The event features breed and discipline demonstrations, as well as local horse organizations, vendors and food trucks. Sat, 5/12, 10am. Free. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, (775) 849-0120, www.facebook.com/ events/2066703146892180/.
2018 BEST OF TAHOE CRAFT BEER CONTEST: Six breweries from around Lake Tahoe will have their beer judged at AleWorX to determine who has the best beer in three categories. Attendees will have the opportunity to try all beer submissions, then show support for their favorite beverage in each category by means of an online voting component. Live music and food vendors will also be on site. A general ticket grants patrons access to AleWorX from 1-5pm, and a VIP option gets attendees into the event at noon. Sat, 5/12, noon. $75-$100. Lake Tahoe AleWorX, 2050 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Ste. 2050, South Lake Tahoe, www.facebook.com/ BestOfTahoeCraftBeer.
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BEES OF NEVADA—A SYMBOL OF WESTERN INSECT DIVERSITY: The Great Basin Group
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of the Sierra Club will hold its monthly meeting featuring guest speaker Kevin Burls, director of Nevada Bugs and Butterflies. He will talk about Nevada’s native bee species and their role as pollinators of native wildflowers and many domesticated crops. This talk will review native bee biology and ecology and discuss issues related to native bee conservation. Thu, 5/10, 7pm. Free. Bartley Ranch Regional Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, www.sierraclub.org/toiyabe/ great-basin.
FIXIT CLINIC: Fixit Clinic is an all-ages, do-it-together activity where people bring in their broken household things and learn how to assess, disassemble and repair them, instead of sending them to the landfill. Thu, 5/10, 3pm. Free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND THE REVITALIZATION OF RENO: As the community experiences rapid growth, economic diversification and a surge in new investment and development, many of Reno’s historic neighborhoods are undergoing transformation. Writer and historian Alicia Barber will discuss how the city’s historic structures can play a pivotal role in this revitalization and help to promote a strong sense of continuity and character in a time of change. Sat, 5/12, 2pm. $5 suggested donation. Galena Creek Visitor Center, 18250 Mount Rose Highway, (775) 849-4948.
KIDS NATURE JOURNAL CLUB: Learn skills for exploring the natural world and how to capture adventures in a nature journal. Some materials provided. Bring a notebook and pen and dress for the weather. Sat, 5/12, 10:30am. Free. South Lake Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd., South Lake Tahoe, (530) 573-3185.
KIDS TRAIN RIDES: Truckee Donner Railroad Society offers train rides for kids. Sat, 5/12, 11am. Free, donations welcome. Truckee River Regional Park, 10500 Brockway Road, Truckee, truckeedonnerrailroadsociety.com.
LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL LIFE—HOW ARE THEY CONNECTED?: Valerie Fridland, a sociolinguist at the University of Nevada, Reno, studies how language and social life are intimately connected. She will discuss what causes dialects, why some people have one and how much influence parents have on their children’s speech. The lecture is free but there is a $3 parking fee on campus. Visit website to RSVP. Fri, 5/11, 7pm. Free. Sierra College Truckee Campus, 11001 College Trail, Truckee, sierracollege.ticketleap.com.
LITTER REMOVAL: The Clean Tahoe Program and City of South Lake Tahoe host the third annual spring cleanup of 14 neighborhoods. Free lunch and celebration at Bijou Park afterward. Sat, 5/12, 9am. Free, Various locations in South Lake Tahoe, (530) 544-4210.
MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT AND TODDLER TIME: For children 18 months to 3 years. All early literacy programs in Washoe County Libraries feature stories, fingerplays and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books, stimulate thinking, and promote feelings of self-assurance. Fri, 5/11, 10:15am. Free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA & STORYTIME: Kids can sip tea and eat fancy biscuits with their moms, then create tissue paper bouquets. Sun, 5/13, 11:30am. Free. Downtown Reno Library, 301 South Center St., (775) 327-8300.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST & AIRPLANE RIDES: Truckee EAA Chapter 1073 holds its pancake breakfast and offers free Young Eagles airplane rides for kids ages 8-17 on those mornings (weather permitting). Sat, 5/12, 8am. Truckee-Tahoe Airport, 10356 Truckee Airport Road, Truckee, www.eaa1073.org.
PAWS TO READ: Children can practice reading to friendly therapy dogs and receive a free book. All ages welcome. Thu, 5/10, 4pm. Incline Village Library, 845 Alder Ave., Incline Village, (775) 832-4130.
RSVP SPRING CELEBRATION & CARNIVAL: The Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program holds its 33rd annual event featuring live music, vendors, carnival rides and more. Discount carnival ride tickets are available on site. Thu, 5/10-Fri, 5/11, 5pm; Sat, 5/12-Sun, 5/13, 1pm. Free admission. Mills Park, 1111 E. William St., Carson City, nevadaruralrsvp.org.
RT BOOKLOVERS CONVENTION: The literary arts gathering features book signings, author chats, RT Bazaar and more than 100 workshops. Tue, 5/15-Wed, 5/16. $55$299. Peppermill Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., rtconvention.com.
SCIENCE SATURDAY—ROVING ON MARS: The event features simulated science journeys, full-dome planetarium programs, hands-on workshops, live presentations, virtual reality headsets and iPad interactive stations. Participants ages 8-12 must be accompanied by an adult. Sat, 5/12, 9:30am. $12. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., www.nevadachallenger.org.
SECOND THURSDAY TALK: Jackie Frady, president and executive director of the National Automobile Museum, will present “Bill Harrah—The Man Behind the Legend” This month’s event concludes the Second Thursday Talk series. Thu, 5/10, 1:30pm. $5 with paid museum admission, free for members. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., (775) 333-9300.
SENSORY STORY TIME: For children with autism spectrum disorders, sensory integration issues, or other developmental challenges. All early literacy programs in Washoe County Libraries feature stories, fingerplays, and wiggle action as part of the experience to encourage a love of books, stimulate thinking and promote feelings of self-assurance. Thu, 5/10, 10:15am. Free. Sparks Library, 1125 12th St., Sparks, (775) 352-3200.
SMALL WONDER WEDNESDAYS: Tots ages 5 and younger can participate in story time and explore the museum for a full hour before it opens to the public. Wed, 5/16, 9am. $10-$12, free for members. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (The Discovery), 490 S. Center St., nvdm.org.
SPEAK YOUTH TO POWER CANDIDATE FORUMS: This week’s forum features candidates for Reno City Council. While these events are youth-centered, all members of the public are encouraged to attend. These are not debates, but forums for candidates to address issues. Audience members will also have the opportunity to ask questions. These non-partisan forums are open to all candidates. Thu, 5/10, 6pm. Free. Downtown Reno Library, 301 S. Center St., www.hollandreno.org/ event/candidate-forum-1/.
VESTA STREET FAIR: Local artists and artisans will sell their handmade work, including jewelry, garden art, furniture and paintings. Sat, 5/12, 10am. Free. Vesta Street, (775) 786-7942, www. facebook.com/events/1702812359797722/.
