I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: April 15 - 16

Smack dab in the middle of April and the town is officially in its Spring thaw. Easter is on Sunday, so just about anywhere you go you’ll find the Bunny and an egg hunt. To make it easy, I’ve moved all of those events to their own everything Easter list HERE. On this list you’ll find all the other great things going on around town, including the Northern Nevada Spring Faire at Fuji Park with face painting, pony rides, and great crafters and vendors.

SATURDAY:

• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome; Proceeds benefit the EAA Chapter 403 activities)
• -- In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic at Damascus Road Christian Assembly: 974 Tillman Lane, Gardnerville Ranchos (You must check in 9am-12pm or you cannot be seen; first come first seen; kids welcome; Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedists and multiple specialty doctors available; NO narcotics, NO disability or legal evaluations; Coffee, tea and snacks provided)
• -- Lattin Farms/Fallon Crafters Co-op Spring Craft Fair at Lattin Farms: 1955 McLean Rd, Fallon (9am-5pm, Animal Expo 10am-3pm, Easter Egg Hunt at 10am; free entry; Visit with the Easter Bunny, crafters, baked goods, commercial vendors, fresh produce, kids activities and more)
• -- Annual High School Rodeo at the Douglas County Fairgrounds: 2 miles down Pinenut Rd, Gardnerville (competition begins 9am; sponsored by the Douglas-Carson Rodeo Club)
• -- Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• -- Northern Nevada Spring Faire at Fuji Park (10am-3pm; free pictures with the Easter Bunny, pony rides for $1 per kid, petting zoo $1 per kid, kids craft station and coloring station, free face painting, a bounce house, wellness section, vendors for shopping, raffles and more; donations of canned food, jackets, new socks, and hygiene products greatly appreciated)
• -- Parking Lot Bag Sale at Dog Eared Books: 361 Fairview, across the street from Lowe’s (10am-4pm; Purchase a reusable bag for $5 and stuff it with as many books at it will hold)
• -- Prom Dress Day at WNC Douglas Campus/Aspire Academy High School: 1680 Bently Parkway, Minden (10am-4pm; choose from over 75 dresses at no cost; open to all Douglas Co. High Schools)

It’s going to be a beautiful day, a perfect day to check out the High School Rodeo at the Douglas Fairgrounds. A parking lot sale at Dog Eared Books lets you stock up on perfect rainy day reads, just in case the wet, gray days aren’t over.

• -- ’Spring has Sprung’ Art Show 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; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• -- Carson City Pop Warner Football and Cheer Sign-ups at Pizza Factory: 3120 Hwy 50 E (10am- 2pm; open to boys and girls from age 5-14; last day for Early Bird Discount)
• -- Kid and Volunteer Sign-ups for the 28th 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 also available at the Douglas Co. Community Center)
• -- StorySongs with Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith and Easter Craft at the Carson City Library (10:30am-12:30pm; registration is required HERE)
• -- Saturday Cinema: "Splendor in the Grass" at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10:30am; Free coffee and treats will be provided; this movie is geared toward teens and adults)
• -- Gong Immersion for Health and Wellness with Avilone Starre in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (11am-12pm; suggested donation $20; Bring your mat and a blanket, and settle in for an immersive experience of the power of the gong)
• -- Bi-annual Law Enforcement and Medical Job Fair at the Stewart Facility Gym: 5500 Snyder Ave. (11am-3pm; Multiple Agencies will be there, learn about job openings in Law Enforcement and correctional nursing; Food trucks, including Indian Tacos, will be on site; sponsored by the Nevada Department of Corrections)

New careers can be found at the Law Enforcement and Medical Job Fair hosted by the Department of Corrections. A great summer job can be found at the Lake Tahoe State Parks Job Fair up at Sand Harbor.

• -- WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• -- Minecraft at the Carson City Library (12pm-1:30pm; Explore worlds and build amazing things with your library's own Minecraft world; under 9 must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• -- Spring Art and Artisan Reception at St. Mary's Art Center: 55 R St, Virginia City (1pm-4pm; featuring Monika Piper Johnson, Ronnie Rector, Will Barber, Mimi Patrick, Casey Clark, Anthony Arevalo, Anna Smith, Grey Wolf Leather Works, and Pura Vida Sierras Art)
• -- Carson High Drama Department presents ‘Godspell’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12, $5 with valid student body card)
• -- Lake Tahoe Nevada State Parks Job Fair at the Sand Harbor Visitor Center, 2005 Hwy 28, Incline Village (2pm-4pm; park entrance fees waived for Job Fair attendees; employment opportunities at Sand Harbor, Spooner Lake, Cave Rock, and Van Sickle. Sand Harbor Bar and Grill, Sand Harbor Rentals, and the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival; must first fill out an applicant profile at HERE)
• -- Live Music with Sandra ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Dinner Music with Blue Martini (previously known as the GHI Jazz Trio) at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-8:30pm; sit ins welcome)
• -- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- First Annual Making A Difference Prom Night ‘Under the Stars’ at the Dayton Community Center: 170 Pike St, Dayton (6:30pm-10pm; couples and singles ticket pricing; hosted by the Dayton Valley Chamber of Commerce, benefit for the Silver Stage Elementary School Perfect Attendance Program)

Carson High’s Performing Arts wraps up their production of ‘Godspell’ today, so don’t miss your chance to see these talented kids. For some great laughs, Douglas High is showcasing their Improv Troupe this evening.

• -- Star Party and Telescope Viewing at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10pm; free; weather permitting -NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• -- Youth Soccer Night: Western Nevada Futbol Club vs Magic Valley FC of Twin Falls, Idaho at Dayton High School (7pm; Gates open at 5:30pm; any family (up to 5 people) with a child/youth in their team jersey will be admitted for free; Giveaways,contests and food specials)
• -- Carson High Drama Department presents ‘Godspell’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12, $5 with valid student body card)
• -- Improv Comedy Show at Douglas High School, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)
• -- Marina V and Athena McIntyre in Concert in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $18)
• -- Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• -- Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• -- Dance Club Night with DJ R Styles at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+, drink specials)
• -- Immersion: featuring DJ Scottie and CGK at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm; no cover; 18+)
• -- Live Music with Just Us at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Mick Clarke in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with the Justin Lee Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• -- Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm; no cover, 21+)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm; no cover, 21+)

Happy Easter, Carson City. You’ll find all the egg hunts and brunches on a special everything Easter list HERE. Before the rain returns, grab a moment in the sun. A bike ride with Muscle Powered stretches your legs, Community Yoga at Comma Coffee stretches it all.

Easter SUNDAY:

• -- Easter Morning Sunrise Service at the Capitol Grounds Amphitheater (7:30am; sponsored by C5 Church)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Annual High School Rodeo at the Douglas County Fairgrounds: 2 miles down Pinenut Rd, Gardnerville (competition begins 8am; sponsored by the Douglas-Carson Rodeo Club)
• -- Celebrate Easter and McKeen Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (9am-4pm; free hand car rides 12pm-1pm; McKeen Motor Car rides 1pm-4pm, $8/$4 kids 4-11 and members; egg hunt, building candy trains; coloring sheets; story time with children's book author Calamity Jan; and other surprises; museum admission $6 adults, children under 18 free)
• -- CC BMX Racing and Easter Egg Hunt at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (sign-ups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available; If running late, call/text 775-220-7111)
• -- 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; 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)
• -- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• -- Spring Fling Family Friendly Fun Day at the Capitol City Gun Club: 3590 Arrowhead (9am-5:30pm; free hot dogs for paid shooters 11:30am-1:30pm; trap/skeet/clays specials; open to members and non-members)
• -- ’Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• -- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• -- Easter Sunday Party at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (3pm-close; food, fun and games; 21+)
• -- Easter Vigil for Peace at the Nevada State Capitol (5pm)
• -- Live Music with Justin McMahon in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)

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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