I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 7 - 8

With soggy weather here, some cancellations are inevitable. One thing you can count on, however, is the monthly Downtown Business Association’s wine walk; it’s a rain, shine, or blizzard event. Stay dry and well-fed with the Kiwanis annual BINGO Spaghetti Feed at the Carson Senior Center. The Brewery Arts Center hosts some pretty amazing vocalists for their newest fundraiser, ‘Evening with the Divas.’ Keep reading for even more Carson City, Carson Valley, and Dayton options.
SATURDAY:

• — Coffee and Donuts with the Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• — Tahoe Triple Trail Challenge: Carson Canyons Half and Half/Half Marathon presented by Ascent Runs - begins at Long Ranch Park (runner check-in AND same day registration 7am-8:15am 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; pre-race briefing 8:20am, races begin at 8:30am and 8:40am; same day registration $60, $15 students - cash or card only; Park is on Longview Way off Kings Canyon, please park along Longview and not on any of the residential side streets)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER: Greenhouse Garden Project’s Early Bird Spring Plant Sale at the Carson High Greenhouse: 1111 Saliman, off Robinson – behind the buses (Postponed until April 14; Annual Plant Sale May 13)
• — V&T Flea Market at 1597 Main River Road, Gardnerville (9am-3pm; free admission; food truck; Antiques, Art and Crafts, Jewelry, Tools, Collectibles and More; presented by V&T Antiques and CC Estate Sales)
• — Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (TIME CHANGE THIS MONTH: 9:30am)
• — Monthly Parking Lot Sale at Dog-Eared Books: 361 Fairview Dr, across from Lowe’s (10am-4pm, weather permitting; Purchase a reusable bag for $5 and stuff it with as many books at it will hold)
• — CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Hike into History – Meet at Carson River Park: 5013 Carson River Road (10am-11:30am; Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike at Carson River Park to learn about the local environmental, mining, and railroad history; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)
• — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring artists Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — 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)
• — Kid and Volunteer Sign-ups for the 29th Annual Kids' Fishing Derby at Walgreens: 1342 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville (10am-1pm; Fishing Derby is June 3-4 at Lampe Park, open to children ages 3-12; registration and volunteer forms also available at the Douglas Co. Community Center)

The first Saturday of the month is Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum, which means free admission and usually some type of family friendly program. This month, you can meet artist Joyce Pike, learn about history, and listen to Nancy Raven’s story-telling.

• — 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 two 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; 1pm-3pm Fine Art Exhibit: Twelve Parables of the Bible with a special reception for OPA Master Artist, Joyce Pike )
• — Story time with Suzie at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10:30am-11am; Museum Admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free)
• — Bi-annual Law Enforcement and Medical Job Fair at the Stewart Facility Gym: 5500 Snyder Ave. (11am-2pm; Multiple Agencies will be there seeking applicants for Officers, Medical, Clerical, Maintenance and many more positions; sponsored by the Nevada Department of Corrections)
• — ‘Stuff a Cop Car’ Food Drive at the Smith’s Grocery, Dayton (10am-4pm; please donate non-perishable canned or dry food to benefit the Dayton Valley Food Pantry)
• — CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER: Scotts’ ‘Pitch, Hit, and Run’ Competition at Lampe Park: Gardnerville (Unfortunately this will not be rescheduled this year; Competition includes: pitching accuracy (six pitches), hitting distance and accuracy off a T, and speed from second base to home plate; Hosted by Douglas County Park and Recreation and Tahoe/Douglas Elks Lodge #2670)
• — Noon Music with CW in the A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm)
• — Rain or Shine the Downtown Business Association's monthly 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 Music with Me and Bobby McGee featuring June Joplin at Comma Coffee; Meet the Author and Book-signing with Michael Hartman at Westside Pour House
• — Kiwanis Annual Family Spaghetti Feed at Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly Drive (1pm-4pm; $5 include Spaghetti, dessert, tea or coffee, and a bingo card, additional cards $1; Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and the Carson City Senior Center)
• — First Saturday Family Movie: ‘Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated G; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
• — Live Music Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — The A-Team Dodgeball Tournament benefit for Aunicka Pierce at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville (5pm-8pm; free for spectators; over 20 raffle items and 10 silent auction items, and more; Join us to raise money for Aunicka and her family as she battles cancer. Learn more about her story: www.caringbridge.org/visit/aunickapierce )
• — One Night Only: Evening with the Divas hosted by Stephanie Arrigotti in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (Silent auction opens at 6pm, theater opens at 6:30, show begins 7pm; $40; featuring vocalists Barbara D'Anneo, Carolyn Dolan, Grace Hayes, Andie Wilkerson, and Maria Arrigotti Wehr)
• — The Carson Chamber Singers present a concert of Hymns, Psalms, and Spirituals at St. Mary’s in the Mountains Catholic Church: 111 S. E Street, Virginia City (6:30pm; $10 for general admission and free for those 18 and younger)

Le Cirque Vagabond journeys back into Carson City for another performance at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint. The freaky, side-show, rock concert they present will always be one of the crazier shows that our valley serves up.

• — Weekly Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (7pm-10:30pm; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (7pm)
• — Live Music with Atomika at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — 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)
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music featuring Mixed Company at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)
• — Le Cirque Vagabond presents Asylum: A Side Show Freak Show Rock Concert at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (9pm; $10; Live rock music, aerial acts, pole sport, comedy, scorpions, knives and more)
• — Live Music with Adrenaline at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — Dance Party with guest DJ R-Boogie at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

Carson City BMX just had its opening day last weekend, but its hard to believe that the rain has left the track unscathed. It is a ‘weather and track conditions permitting’ event, so you may have to wait a week to race. The Carson High Spring Musical, ‘The Secret Garden,’ closes after this afternoon’s performance, so head to the Bob Boldrick Theater inside the Community Center for if you’d like to be ‘wow-ed.’ It’s a disco inferno at the Galaxy Theater. Saturday Night Fever with John Travolta hits the big screen today and Wednesday for this week’s Flashback Cinema.

SUNDAY:

• — 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 (meet at 9am; 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)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — V&T Flea Market at 1597 Main River Road, Gardnerville (9am-3pm; free admission; food truck; Antiques, Art and Crafts, Jewelry, Tools, Collectibles and More; presented by V&T Antiques and CC Estate Sales)
• — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — “Back Wall Show,” featuring artists Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman 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+)
• — Carson High Drama Department presents ‘The Secret Garden’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12, $5 with valid student body card)
• — Flashback Cinema: Saturday Night Fever (1977) 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)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Live Music with Kid and Lisa in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: Saturday Night Fever (1977) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)

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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