I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 3 - 4

I’m going to apologize right now. I can’t anticipate what this storm system will throw at us, so some of these planned events could get cancelled. One event that is never afraid of Mother Nature is the Downtown Carson City Wine Walk. Come rain, shine, or blizzard, you’ll find can sip, stroll, and discover starting at 1 p.m. Saturday. The Carson Hot Springs aren’t afraid of a little snow, and a special visit from Megan the Mermaid will make the icy hot experience more memorable. Keep reading to see what this slushy weekend has to offer.

SATURDAY:

• — Coffee and Donuts with the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• — March Mudness 5 or 10K: Annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs – Washoe Lake State Park; Take a right after fee kiosk and park in equestrian parking area; Follow walking trail to the east across East Lake Blvd. to the visitor center (race begins 9am; registration $25, students $15 - cash or card only; Every participant, whether pre-registered or not, must check-in prior to the start of the run to confirm presence, bib# and distance running; Walkers are welcome; There are no aid stations out on the course, so be prepared to carry your own water or sports drink)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Second Anniversary Customer Appreciation Event at Battle Born Harley-Davidson: 2900 Research Way (9am-6pm; 12pm-3pm Free BBQ, 2pm-5pm Live Music with the Smoken Rabbits)
• — Job Fair at Genoa Lakes Golf Course (9am-2pm; Bring your resume, on the spot interviews for a variety of positions)
• — Fourth annual Early Childhood Expo at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (9am-12pm; free event for families with children newborn to 6 years old; resources for parents, giveaways, food, activities for children aged 0-6, raffle drawings and entertainment; Special guests Splat the Cat and a ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ monster; organized by the Carson City Early Childhood Advisory Council)

You don’t have to feel cooped up with the kids. Little ones will have fun at the Early Childhood Expo while their parents learn about the many resources available to parents in the area. A special history for kids program can be found at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center.

• — Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (free museum admission 10am-3pm; 10am-12pm Iris Blaisdell presents “Trail to the Promised Land: History Geared for Kids” part one of a three-part series; 1pm-3pm Story Telling with Nancy Raven: “Every Family Has a Story to Tell” – free pie and coffee will be served)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — Monthly Parking Lot Sale at Dog-Eared Books: 361 Fairview Dr, across from Lowe’s (cancelled due to weather; next event April 7)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Informational Presentation by Care Flight and Air Med at Blaqk Coffee: 655 Hwy 50 #5, Dayton (10am-2pm; learn about the helicopter ambulance subscriptions that are available in rural Nevada)
• — Oscar Week at the Library: Darkest Hour at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10:30am; rated PG-13; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — 71st annual Kerak Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center: 1350 N
• Wells Ave, Reno (11am; general admission $18, $14 kids)

The circus is coming to town! Well, in all honesty, the annual Kerak Shrine Circus is in Reno at the Livestock Events Center, but it’s still a fun time for the whole family just a short drive away.

• — Swim with a Real Mermaid at the Carson Hot Springs (12pm-3pm; $13 admission to hot springs required, no additional charge for photos with Megan the Mermaid; Dress up and bring your costumes)
• — Noon Music with CW in the A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm)
• — Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at The Carson Nugget, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Purple Avocado, Cactus Jacks Casino, The Brewery Arts Center, or Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 includes an official wine walk glass or $10 with the official wine walk glass from a previous walk)
• — Wine Walk Special Events: Live string quartet in the Nevada Artist Association Gallery; Live music with Kamryn in the Espresso Yourself Café; Live Music with Elizabeth Tully at Morley’s Books
• — ‘Grow Nice Thoughts’ at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (2pm; Sara Knight’s Girl Scout Gold Award Project, an interactive, magnetic mural, will be unveiled; museum admission: $6 ages 16-64, $4 ages 2-15, $5 seniors 65+, free for those 1 and younger)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
• — Artist Reception honoring emerging artist Allison Rasmussen at the McCormick House: 142 High Street, Silver City (2:30pm-5:30pm; free and open to the public, refreshments and live music by Mylo McCormick; former artists of the Resident Artist program will also be showcased; hosted by the Resident Artist Program in Silver City)
• — Live Music with Dale Poune at the Virginia City Taphouse and Brewery, Virginia City (3pm-6pm)
• — 71st annual Kerak Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center: 1350 N Wells Ave, Reno (3pm; general admission $18, $14 kids)

The Carson Mall has an afternoon of Woody the Woodpecker inspired activities before Family Movie Night begins at 6 p.m. You’ll find specials at the restaurants and movie-friendly concessions. Bring a pillow and a blanket for a more comfortable viewing experience.

• — Free Family Movie Night: Woody the Woodpecker at the Carson Mall (6pm movie starts, 3:30pm pre-movie activities including a scavenger hunt and bird-feeder activity; free admission; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times; bring your pillows and blankets - chairs will be in the back; refreshments available for additional charge)
• — 15th annual St Teresa's School Crab Feed Event at the Carson City Community Center (5pm-11pm, dinner begins 6pm; $60; Silent auction, live auction, and raffle; Live Music with Flashback; For questions and tickets, contact the school 775-882-2079)
• — Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Second annual Douglas High School Performing Arts and Talent Showcase at the CVIC Hall: 1411 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 5:30pm, 6pm start; $10 at the door)
• — Weekly Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting)
• — Second annual Beach Party with Live Music by Alias Smith at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (Roasted Pig Buffet 6pm-7:30pm, $25 includes admission to party, tickets limited; Party begins 7:30pm, $5 party-only cover; bikini, hula hoop, and ugly Hawaiian shirt contests; Beach attire required, long-johns optional)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (7pm)
• — Live Music with Tony V at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — 71st annual Kerak Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center: 1350 N Wells Ave, Reno (7pm; general admission $18, $14 kids)
• — Live Music with Hick’ry Switch at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7:30pm-10:30pm; no cover)

Local blue-grassy favorites, Hick’ry Switch, make an appearance at Living the Good Life. Karaoke starts the night at Battle Born Social, but local DJs take over and will take you into the night.

• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (7:30pm-10:30pm; 21+; live DJs at 11pm)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Live Music with Musicole at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the Blues Monsters in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with the Soul Persuaders at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)
• — DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (10:30pm; no cover)
• — DJ Sets with the Roska Collective in the Sage Lounge at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (11pm-2am)

Sunday shouldn’t see more snow, but you can still expect cold. Brave the chill for a free medical and dental clinic at the Seventh Adventist Church on College Parkway. It’s BINGO time at the Carson City Senior Center; lots of games, munchie stuff and door prizes await. The Capital City Community Band takes to the stage with local schoolchildren for their annual ‘Salute to Young Musicians’ concert at the Community Center. The band, created in 1978, is committed to providing free musical entertainment throughout the year.

SUNDAY:

• — Free Medical, Vision and Dental Clinic at the Seventh Day Adventist Church: 405 College Parkway (7am-4pm, first come first served; Health screenings, eye exams, dental cleaning, extractions and fillings)
• — First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am; breakfast 8:30am-11am, $8)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW TIME: meet at 10am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles – this is a ‘no drop’ ride so no one is left behind; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; We have a 50/50 game and a Can Food Game all year round. Bring a can of food or a non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available; must be 21+)
• — Music Jam Sunday at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; we try to keep it simple so that musicians of all ages and skill levels can participate. We welcome music of all genres and styles; Audience is welcome)
• — 71st annual Kerak Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center: 1350 N Wells Ave, Reno (1pm; general admission $18, $14 kids)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Godfather (1972) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• — Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• — Capital City Community Band Presents ‘A Salute to Young Musicians’ featuring area Elementary School Choirs in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (3pm-5pm; free concert, but donations are always greatly appreciated)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — 71st annual Kerak Shrine Circus at the Reno Livestock Event Center: 1350 N Wells Ave, Reno (5pm; general admission $18, $14 kids)
• — Live Music with Jonathon “JB” Barton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Godfather (1972) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Chris August: Everything After Tour at the Redemption Church: 1600 Snyder Ave (7pm; $15, VIP $25) 

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. 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, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information.

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