I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: May 6 – 7

Summer? Winter? Flip a coin. I could’ve guessed the rain was coming, my lilacs just started to bloom. Don’t let your parade get rained out though, downtown Carson will march right through this wet stuff. The early Spring Farmers Market debuts today behind Due Sorella at Nevada and Musser Streets. Grab the kids and enjoy today’s open house with free admission at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Stick around for the monthly Downtown Business Association wine walk and find something for Mothers’ Day at one of our wonderful local shops. Keep reading – there’s plenty to do downtown, up town, and all around town all weekend long, even in the rain.

SATURDAY: Kentucky Derby Day:

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Free Basketball Skills Camp for Kids at the Multi-Purpose Athletic Center (MAC): 1870 Russell Way (8am-9:30am; open to youth grades 3-12; learn good form, position of shooting, footwork for jump shots, screen plays, dribbling, driving and dishing; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)
• -- Rummage Sale at Eagle Valley Middle School: 4151 E Fifth St (8am-2pm; fundraiser for the EVMS LEGO Robotics Team)
• -- Tom Brooks Memorial Kids’ Fishing Day at Baily Fishing Pond at Fuji Park: enter between Rodeo Grounds and Fuji Park (8am-1pm; kids over 12 need a valid fishing license; Bring your fishing gear, bait and hooks provided; hosted by Carson City Host Lions Club)
• -- Guided Hike to Virginia City from Washoe Lake State Park - Meet at the Maze parking lot, first parking lot on the right after the fee booth (8:30am-5pm; Space is limited and reservations are REQUIRED (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net; strenuous, 12.5 mile hike with an elevation gain of approximately 2,500 feet with a shuttle back to Washoe Lake State Park; Participants will need sturdy hiking boots, lots of water, lunch, snacks and clothing layers; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• -- Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• -- First of the Year: Early Spring Farmers Market at the corner of Musser and N. Nevada St, behind Due Sorella (9am-1pm; no dogs allowed)
• -- Carson City Elks Lodge ‘Stroke for Scholars’ Golf Tournament at the Silver Oak Golf Course (9am shotgun start; $65; four-person scramble includes lunch, contests, raffles, and games; A benefit for youth scholarships for local students)
• -- Sixth Annual Holy Smoker BBQ, Car/Bike Show Fundraiser at the Trinity Lutheran Church: 1480 Douglas Ave, Gardnerville (9am-2pm; vehicle registration $20 includes lunch; BBQ Tri-tip Lunch $20, $40 family of four; clothing and household item drive for FISH)
• -- 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)
• -- Flea Faire at Wa She Shu Travel Plaza: 1001 Hwy 395 North, Gardnerville (9am-4pm; antiques, collectibles, crafts, local honey and produce, tools, furniture, and more)
• -- Spring Craft and Bake Sale at the Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley: 28 Enterprise Way, Dayton (9:30am-2pm)

Help the Veterans of Western Nevada College honor their fellow soldiers and bring light to suicide awareness. Meet in the Bully’s Sports Bar parking lot for a march to the college and back.

• -- 22 is 22 Too Many: WNC Veterans Suicide Awareness March - meet at the corner of College Parkway and North Carson Street in the Bully’s Parking Lot (10am-1pm; 2.3 mile roundtrip walk goes up College Parkway to Western Nevada College and back; After arriving on campus, participants will place small American flags on the college’s front lawn to show solidarity with those who serve. Participation is free and donations will be accepted.)
• -- Free Admission Day and Open House at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada: 813 N. Carson St. (10am-4:30pm; come and check out the Museum’s newest exhibits; sponsored by Carson City Toyota)
• -- Kick-off to Summer and Camp Battle Born at the Boys and Girls Club: 1870 Russell Way (10am-2pm; Free food, fun and games; summer camp orientation every 30 minutes; $10 off membership if you sign-up or renew at this event)
• -- Summer Kick-off for the Boys and Girls Club of Mason Valley at the Dayton High School: 355 Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (10am-2pm; lunch, crafts, face painting, STEM activities, free memberships and more)
• -- Everything Half-off at Back on the Rack Thrift: 720 Highway 50, Dayton (10am-3pm)
• -- 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)
• -- ’Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring acrylic, pastel and mixed media works by Anna Louise Darden 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)
• -- Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (free museum admission 10am-2pm)

Summer is much closer than we realize. Check out what the Boys and Girls Club can offer your kids during vacation by attending their summer kick-offs in Carson City and Dayton.

• -- Washoe Tribe Earth Day Celebration at the Carson Colony Gym: 2800 S. Curry (10am-2pm)
• -- 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)
• -- Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (10:30am)
• -- Saturday Cinema: "Guardians of the Galaxy" at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10:30am; Free coffee and treats will be provided; Rated PG-13, this movie is geared toward teens and adults)
• -- Car Wash Fundraiser for the Special Olympics and Customer Appreciation Day at 7-11: 3838 Highway 50 East (11am-2pm; Slurpee and Pizza sales benefit Special Olympics; raffle prizes and more)
• -- WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• -- Tales and Wags Therapy Dogs at the Carson City Library (11am-12pm; Participants can read to the dogs and will receive a free book; under 9 yrs old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• -- 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+)
• -- Talk Derby to Me: Kentucky Derby Party at the Fox Brewpub (11am-4pm; $15 includes: Mint Julep in Collector Copper Cup- while supplies last, Derby Hat Contest, and a raffle)
• -- ‘The Downtown Art Project’ Exhibition at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (12pm-5pm; free admittance, 21 and older only; This Roska Entertainment open art show will feature local artists, showcasing photography, paintings, digital art and mixed media styles)
• -- Artist Reception for the Larry Kotik Solo Exhibit ‘Unframed’ at the Silver City Schoolhouse Community Center: 385 High St., Silver City (1pm-4pm; free and open to the public; light refreshments)
• -- Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at the Carson Nugget, Cactus Jacks, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Comma Coffee, Purple Avocado, or the Brewery Arts Center Artisan Store (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 to participate, includes commemorative wine glass)

Wine walking in a windy wonderland… Enjoy two pop-up art galleries during today’s event. The Westside Pour House hosts the Artistically INKlined show and sale and you’ll find Roska’s Entertainment’s Downtown Art Project featured at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar.

• -- Wine Walk Special Events: Live Music by Hallie Kirk at Comma Coffee; Artist meet and greet with Linda Arnn Arteno and Live Music by Whiskey and Lemons at Carson City Art Gallery; ‘Saving Kennedy’ Book Signing with author J.L. Pattison at Morley’s Books; Downtown Art Project Exhibition at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar; Artistically INKlined Art Show at the Westside Pour House
• -- Artistically INKlined Pop up Art Show and Sale at Westside Pour House (1pm-8pm; A showcase of the non-skin works of Carson City's finest tattoo artists)
• -- Bourbon and Bass - Hosted by Roska Entertainment at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (2pm-5pm; Bourbon education and tasting hosted by Jack Daniels; 21+)
• -- Douglas High Drama 2/3 presents "Radium Girls" in the Douglas High School Drama Room: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (2pm; $10 at the door)
• -- First Saturday Family Movie: ‘Sing’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; live action version, rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• -- Carson SYFL Football and Cheer Registration at the Round Table Pizza on Retail Dr. (2pm-4pm)
• -- Artists’ Reception for Nancy Raven and Laurie Larson at GadZooks: 1411 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (4pm-7pm; refreshments served)
• -- Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Stitching into Stillness at the Patchwork Giraffe: 203 E John St (5:30pm; Prana Pay - Choose Your Price, $20 suggested donation; Begin the evening by creating a personalized scented eye pillow, then enjoy a restorative and relaxing yoga class; Please bring a yoga mat, a bolster or 2 pillows, and a blanket)

What can one do with a video camera and a week? Find out as the City Wide Short Story Film Competition puts its contestants on screen. Cheer for your favorite and help them win the coveted ‘People’s Choice’ award.

• -- City Wide Short Film Competition Screening and Award Ceremony in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (Red Carpet Ceremony at 5:30pm, viewing begins at 6pm; $5 general admission)
• -- Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Mr. B.I.G. at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-8:30pm)
• -- Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- Misfits Theater Group presents ‘Meet the Weavers’ written and directed by Dianne McCullough at Odean Hall: 65 Pike St., Dayton (doors 6:30am, 7pm start; Call Cat at 775 443-5055 for reservations)
• -- Douglas High Drama 2/3 presents "Radium Girls" in the Douglas High School Drama Room: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door)
• -- Star Party and Telescope Viewing at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting)
• -- Live Music with the Mike Furlong Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• -- Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)

The stage is set. ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ continues at the Carson City Community Center. The actors at Douglas High School present ‘Radium Girls.’ In Dayton, the Misfits Theater Group wants us to ‘Meet the Weavers.’ Pick a theater and see what our talented residents have to offer.

• -- Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)
• -- Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• -- Live Music with Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Mentally Spent at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• -- Live Music with Decoy 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+)
• -- Electronica After Dark: Deep House featuring Marques Skot, Tes Flaux, and Travis Rose- Hosted by Roska Entertainment at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-4am; no cover, 21+)

Bike Month continues with the Tenth Annual Tour of Carson. Meet at Fuji Park to join in the fun. Take the kids up to Virginia City for Children’s Day in Miner Park with fun activities and a bbq. A free Family Fun Faire, complete with a movie, can be found at the Brewery Art Center. Just Brew It invites you to learn more about the craft of homebrewing with a Demo Day. A lazy afternoon of music awaits at A to Zen where you can play along or just listen to the jam.

SUNDAY:

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Children's Day on the Comstock at Miner’s Park, Virginia City (Pancake Breakfast 8am-10am sponsored by Virginia City High Musical Theater; Free family activities 11am-3pm; Enjoy kids games, face-painting, gold panning, entertaining booths, music, BBQ and much more)
• -- First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am, breakfast 8:30am-11am; $8)
• -- CCBMX Racing begins at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• -- Tenth Annual ‘Tour of Carson City’ bicycle ride with Muscle Powered and Bike Habitat – Begins and ends at Fuji Park (sign-up at 9am, ride begins at 9:40am, picnic lunch for riders to follow; 27-30 mile moderately paced ride; free and all welcome; Celebrate Bike Month and Bike Habitat’s tenth anniversary)
• -- Mother’s Day Craft Fair and Merchant Expo in the Carson Nugget Ballroom (9am-7pm; free admission and raffle; sponsored by Northern Nevada Home Base Business)
• -- Flea Faire at Wa She Shu Travel Plaza: 1001 Hwy 395 North, Gardnerville (9am-4pm; antiques, collectibles, crafts, local honey and produce, tools, furniture, and more)
• -- 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 has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring acrylic, pastel and mixed media works by Anna Louise Darden in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Homebrew Demonstration Day at Just Brew It: 1214 N Carson St (12pm-5pm)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, game play 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; 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)
• -- Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• -- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• -- Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)
• -- Free Family Fun Fair in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm-3pm resource tables in the lobby; 3pm a viewing of the movie ‘Inside Out’ with free popcorn, snacks, and beverages; free flip-flops for all children; Co-sponsored by Partnership Carson City)
• -- Sunday Porch Party with Live Music by the Trippin King Snakes at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (2pm-6pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and food available from the Genoa Station)
• -- Storytelling at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 1:30pm, 2pm start; Hear accounts of early life in the Carson Valley and surrounding areas)
• -- Constant Coogan in Concert - A Night Of Musical Theatre, Food, and Friendship at the Silver City Schoolhouse Community Center: 385 High St., Silver City (5pm-7pm; suggested donation $5-$15; bring a potluck dish to share)
• -- Live Music with Bill Wharton in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Rehab Sunday with DJ Sets at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (8pm-12am; 21+; hosted by Roska Entertainment)

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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