I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: Jan. 3-4

Welcome to the weekend, Carson City! The first Saturday is always fun here, the Downtown Business Association hosts their monthly wine walk, rain, snow, or shine; and don't miss the raffle with some great prizes. The Elks Lodge is holding a hoop shoot contest for ages 8-13 (as of April 1, 2015), with the winners headed to the District Hoop Shoot in Reno. This is also the last weekend to enjoy a sleigh ride at Sand Harbor; bundle up and enjoy a gorgeous view.

Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I Love Carson City. I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, keep my ear to the ground, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby. There is quite a bit to do in our beautiful capital this week, so grab the kids, your friends, and family and have a great weekend.

My weekly Facebook list includes Friday-Thursday, so please go here for events beyond Sunday. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.

SATURDAY:

• Elks Lodge Free Hoop Shoot at the Community Center (sign-ups 8:45am-9:15am; 9:30am start; open to ages 8-13; for info call 882-2177)
• Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor (10am-4pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 10p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Family Day and Scavenger Hunt at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-4pm; free admission today)
• F.amilies for E.ffective A.utism T.reatment (FEAT) Support Group at Comma Coffee, back room (10:30am-12pm)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• STEM Lab and Science Room at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoptions at the Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm)
• No-slop Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (sign ups 11am; 12pm start; $10, scotch doubles)
• Downtown Carson Wine Walk: sign up at Carson Nugget, Carson Horseshoe Club, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, or Bella Fiore (1-5pm; $10)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (5-9pm; $5 for five tastes)
• AstroKIDS and Star Party @ Western Nevada College’s Observatory (7pm-9pm)
• Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Live Music with Rebekah Chase at Casino Fandango (7pm)\
• Karaoke at 11th Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+)
• Live Music at the Carson Station (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Music Saturdays: Straight Jacket at Carson Cigar Co. (8-11pm)
• Live DJ at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St.
• Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SUNDAY:

• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N. Nevada St. (bar opens 7am; 8:30-11am, $7)
• Sleigh Rides at Sand Harbor (10am-4pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 9p.m; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• STEM Lab and Science Room at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
• CASI Fundraiser - Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm)