I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: May 12 – 13

Mother’s Day is Sunday, and there will be plenty of ways for the family to enjoy spending time together all weekend long. Treat Mom to some new flowers for the garden at the annual Greenhouse Project Plant Sale. The Nevada State Museum has a day full of cowboy-related activities planned. Head up to Virginia City on the V and T for a memorable ride through the hills. Before you head out on your adventures, remember to leave a donation of non-perishable food by your mailbox for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Read on for all of your options.

SATURDAY:  

• — 26th Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive (leave your donation of non-perishable food items at your mail box for your mail carrier to pick up)  
• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc  -This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals  
• — The Greenhouse Project’s annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale at the Carson High Greenhouse: 1111 Saliman - off Robinson St., behind the school buses (8am-1pm; Tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, petunias and other ornamental plants will be available at this sale; specialty vendors; We do not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides; Dogs are not permitted)  
• — Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)    
• — Junk the Junipers: Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month at the Nevada Division of Forestry office: 885 Eastlake Blvd., Washoe Valley (8am-1pm; bring your woody vegetation for disposal; ACCEPTED: Junipers, pines, rabbit-brush, sagebrush, other woody vegetation; NOT ACCEPTED: construction lumber, hazardous materials, lawn clippings, sod, dirt infested vegetation, tree stumps or limbs in excess of 8" in diameter) 
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)       
• — Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm, rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)  
• — Early Spring Farmers Market at the corner of Musser and N. Nevada St, behind Due Sorella (9am-1pm; no dogs allowed)  

Get some fresh produce at the Early Spring Farmers Market in the parking lot at West Musser and Nevada Street. Stick around for brunch at one of the great restaurants nearby or take a stroll and find a present for mom in one of the downtown shops.

• — Spring Art, Craft, and Bake Sale at the Virginia City Senior Center: 100 Mill St, Virginia City (9am-3pm; 2pm-3pm meet the Christmas Care Bear)
• — V & T Mother’s Day Round-trip Steam Train Ride – leaves from the Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; Adult $45, Child $25, Senior $40; tickets limited, available online HERE)  
• — Family Fun Saturday: True Grit – Celebration of Old West Culture in Nevada at the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm; Museum admission $8, free for members and kids under 18; 10am-3pm demonstrations and crafts in the auditorium - We will be learning buckaroo knot tying, listening to old time banjo playing, making pioneer toys, and horse shoe wall hangings; 11am-12pm CW Bayer will be performing banjo music from Nevada’s mining culture; OUTSIDE 10am-3pm Sierra Therapeutic Equestrian Program will be demonstrating horsemanship and animal care; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Partnership Carson City’s Family Field Day for Mental Health Awareness at Eagle Valley Middle School (10am-2pm; featuring field games for families, such as tug-of-war, water balloons and face painting; Booths will also provide information for resources including Ron Wood Family Resource Center, Serenity Mental Health, National Alliance on Mental Illness and other health and wellness providers)
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)       
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)      
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Meghan at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)       
• — 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)       
• — Moms and Mimosas 'Spring Splurge' at the CottonSeed Company: 4601 Goni Road, Suite B (10am-4pm, Free yoga class at 1pm; local vendors, chair massages and more - coffee, mimosas and snacks provided; Raffle for a prize package)

Lampe Park in Gardnerville is host to the annual Big Mama’s Show and Shine, get there early if you’d like to show off your own wheels. Registration is closed for the Rock Crawlers and Brews show at the Shoetree Brewery, but 60 vehicles will be on hand to inspect and fawn over.

• — 18th annual ‘Big Mama's Show and Shine’ Car Show and Craft Fair at Lampe Park Pavilion: 1325 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville (registration/check-in 8am-10am, entry fee $50 per vehicle; event 10am-3pm, awards 3pm-4pm; Sponsored by the Douglas County Senior Center - fundraiser for the Douglas Co. Meals on Wheels program)
• — Annual FFA Spring Plant Sale at Douglas High School, at the north end of the school: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (10am-2pm; annuals, perennials, tomatoes, herbs, succulents, and vegetables; come early for the best selection; co-hosted by the Douglas High Agriculture Department, all grown by Douglas High students)  
• — Mother's Day Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-6pm) 
• — 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)      
• — Family Story time and Craft at the Carson City Library (10:15am-11:45am; supplies limited MUST register online HERE; Each family will receive a free library bag and free book. Each child that is registered will get to participate in an art or science activity; those 9 and younger must be accompanied by someone 13+; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)   
• — Seniors (55+), Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required; no open swim during classes)  --  Seniors (55+), Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required)  
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)       
• — Rock Crawlers and Brews at the Shoe Tree Brewing Company: 1496 Old Hot Springs Rd (12pm-2pm; Vehicle Registration is closed; Off-road car show, live music, games, vendors, beer and food)
• — Scatter’s Attic: a sale of donated collectibles and household goods on the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park’s east lawn: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (12pm-4pm; organized by the non-profit Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch to help support the park's operation and development) 
• — Sandy LaNae Book Signing and more at the Virginia Nevada Studios: 395 "F" St, Virginia City (12pm; get a signed copy of ‘A Memoir: Doc Durden...A Living Legend Living His Dream’; Meet and Greet with author Sandie La Nae and Western Performer Doc Durden; Enjoy entertainment from Country and Western star Krista Jenkins, Chautauqua performers, and other local artists)
• — History Talk: Abner Blackburn, Hampton Beatie and the 1850 Mormon Station at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (12:30pm; free, all ages; Join park staff for a history talk focused on the “1850 Mormon Station,” and two of the key figures involved in its founding and operation, Abner Blackburn and Hampton Beatie) 

Funnel cakes, cotton candy, rides, games, and skateboarding demos await at the annual RSVP Spring Carnival and Celebration in Mills Park. Find a discount for all-you-can-ride wristbands at the RSVP booth.

• — 33rd annual Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (1pm-10pm, DJ music 2pm-7pm; free admission; Skateboarding Demos, food, drink, games, and vendors; Discount carnival ride tickets are available on-site at the RSVP beverage booth; hosted by the Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program) 
• — Carson City Big Read: True Grit Book Discussion at the Nevada State Museum, Dema Guinn Concourse (2pm-3pm; Come discuss the book, "True Grit" by Charles Portis; please Register at https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4050273 ; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)       
• — Monthly Blind-Draw Dart Tournament at the Whiskey Tavern (sign-ups 1pm, 2pm play begins; $10 entry fee; free food, drink specials)  
• — Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)  
• — Laser Cutter and Engraver Certification Class in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (1pm-3pm; not a drop-in style event, you must register HERE; A proctor will provide an introduction to laser cutter/engraver safety, machine software, project design and allowable materials. Proper use of designs and trademarks included in a classroom style setting; This certification is required before participating in any Laser Cutter and Engraver Workshop classes; A Premiere Library Card is required; ages 10-13 must be accompanied by someone with a Premiere Card) 
• — Drum Clinic: Featuring David Miller at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (3pm-5pm; $10; A great event for anyone interested in playing drums. There will be a short seminar, a Q & A segment, and a live demonstration of playing drums/with more discussion) 
• — Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)       
• —Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)       
• — BINGO hosted by the Soroptimist International of the Comstock in the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (doors open 6pm, 6:30pm start; $20 at the door includes one card, additional cards are $3 each or two for $5 - 14 games will be played for prizes; 50/50 raffle; snacks, coffee, water provided; beer, wine, and soda available for a price; fundraiser to benefit local women and children, scholarships, and leadership training)

The Brewery Arts Center brings another great band to their stage. The New World String Project brings a touch of folk to the Celtic Music Series.

• — Member Appreciation Party at the Washoe Club, Virginia City (6pm-8pm free drinks for current members; $20 per year for memberships and renewals - bring a friend to sign up and get a top-shelf drink token) 
• — Celtic Music Series: The New World String Project in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $20 at the door; New World String Project brings together four mighty players who weave a shimmering sonic tapestry from Celtic, Nordic and American folk traditions)  
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing and Lecture: "History of Space Exploration" by Mike Thomas at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting) 
• — Live Music with Hindsight 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)       
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents "Singin' in the Rain" at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com) 

Do you have your tickets to ‘Singin in the Rain’ yet? Western Nevada Musical Theatre’s production at the Bob Boldrick Theater is sure to be a hit with Mom.

• — Comedian Bruce Jingles headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)       
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)      
• — Live Music with Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)       
• — Immersion DJ Battle hosted by resident DJ Chi-Gu Kom at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge (8pm-2am; no cover; 18+; the monthly night of DJ madness featuring DV3NT vs THE BEAST, DJ SCOTTIE vs CGK, Couch King, and Audio Genesis)  
• — Live Music featuring Jo Mama in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)       
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)        
• — Live Music with Soul Kiss at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)   
• — Live Music with Musicole at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Guided Night Hike and Star-gazing at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet at the Maze parking lot (8:30pm-10pm, please arrive 10 minutes early; 1.5 miles round trip guided hike along the Deadman’s Creek Trail to the gazebo overlooking Washoe Valley;  Weather permitting, we will point out some constellations and other features of the night sky; Participants should wear sturdy hiking boots and bring water, an extra layer, and a red flashlight if possible - red light does not negatively affect night vision; park entrance fee $5 per vehicle, use the self-pay station at the park entrance, cash or check only – no additional fee for hike)  
• — Live Music with Soul Persuaders at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)       
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)       
• — Guest DJ Night featuring XM Fredie at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm-3am; no cover, 21+)     
• — DJ Dance Party at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music) 

 
     
Treat Mom to something special today. For brunch, check out the Elks Club in Carson City for a yummy selection and mimosas for the adults. Carson Lanes offers Breakfast and Bowling if you’re looking for some friendly competition. It’s the last day of the Spring Carnival and Celebration in Mills Park, so you have one last chance to take in the view from the Ferris Wheel or try to win that giant stuffed animal you’ve had your eye on. Happy Mothers’ Day. 

SUNDAY:       

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc  -This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals  
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW START TIME: meet at 8am; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and each do 10-15 mile loops; 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)       
• — Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm, rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)  
• — Annual Mothers’ Day Brunch at the Elks Lodge: 515 N. Nevada St. (9:30am-1pm; $12, seating limited; Brunch menu features herb scrambled eggs, ham, pastry trays, fruit platter, quiche, cheese tray, coffee, and adult beverages. Champagne for adults over 21; For information, call 775-882-2177 between 4pm-7pm)  
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am, $10 per rider; please call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)      
• — 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)       
• — Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)       
• — Featured Artist Showcase displaying Nancy Clarke and Susan Christopher in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)      
• — V & T Mother’s Day Round-trip Steam Train Ride – leaves from the Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; Adult $45, Child $25, Senior $40; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/mothers-day/ )  
• — Scatter’s Attic: a sale of donated collectibles and household goods on the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park’s east lawn: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am-4pm; organized by the non-profit Friends of Dangberg Home Ranch to help support the park's operation and development) 
• — Annual FFA Spring Plant Sale at Douglas High School, at the north end of the school: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (10am-2pm; annuals, perennials, tomatoes, herbs, succulents, and vegetables; come early for the best selection; co-hosted by the Douglas High Agriculture Department, all grown by Douglas High students)  
• — Mother's Day Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)       
• — 33rd annual Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (10am-12pm Free Pancake Breakfast; Carnival 1pm-8pm, DJ music 2pm-7pm; free admission; Skateboarding Demos, food, drink, games, and vendors; Discount carnival ride tickets are available on-site at the RSVP beverage booth; hosted by the Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program)
• — Mothers’ Day Bingo - fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the 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; 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; Bring Mom and have fun playing Bingo. We will have a Potluck and you can bring a dish to share. We will provide the Cake and Coffee.; 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) 

For some family friendly fun head down to the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Crafts, activities, and music are on the list for today. Head to Mormon Station State Park to make some rock art and learn more about petroglyphs throughout the state.

• — Celebrate Mothers’ Day with Quick-draw, Quilting, and Music at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada: 813 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; Free with admission or Membership; museum admission: $6 ages 14-54, $4 ages 2-13, $5 seniors 55+, free for those 1 and younger; Part of the NEA/ Carson City Big Read celebration) 
• — Crafts in the Orchard: Make Your Own Petroglyphs at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (1pm-1:45pm; free, all ages; Children will be provided with the materials to make their own modern “petroglyphs,” which will be theirs to keep. This program is designed for children ages 5-12, but all are welcome to participate. NOTE: During this activity, we will be carving petroglyphs into faux “rocks” made with arts and crafts materials. Never carve, scratch, or in any other way deface any rocks in parks or on public lands.) 
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents "Singin' in the Rain" at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)  
• — Flashback Cinema: The Sound Of Music (1965) 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 Carolyn Dolan and Big Red in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)    
• — Flashback Cinema: The Sound Of Music (1965) 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.

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