Sunday, Mother's Day: Things to do around Carson City and beyond

Pamper the special lady in your life with a soak at the Carson Hot Springs. It’s free for moms today, but fun for the whole family. If breakfast-in-bed isn’t the plan, head to the Douglas County Museum for the Lions Club’s annual pancake breakfast. More adventurous mothers may want to try their hand at BMX racing, with a special race just for them at the Livermore Sports Complex. This is just the tip of the iceberg for Sunday, keep reading and you’ll have the perfect plan to make her day.

SUNDAY: Mothers’ Day

• -- Eighth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc
• -- Free Swim Day for Mothers at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pool only)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- Splash Dogs Spring into the Sierras Dock-jumping Competition at Heritage Park: 1447 Courthouse St, Gardnerville (registration and open practice dock 8am; Super Retrieve 9am, Splash 7 11am, Splash 8 1pm, Finals 3pm; Splash Registration Fee is $25 and $25 for additional Splashes; for online registration and more info go )
• -- CCBMX Racing AND Mothers’ Day Race 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)
• -- 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)
• -- Annual Mother's Day Lions Club Pancake Breakfast at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (9am-12pm; $7 per person includes pancakes, sausage, eggs, juice and coffee; Entertainment provided by Ted Nagel's "Rolling Thunder")
• -- Annual Mothers’ Day Brunch at the Elks Lodge: 515 N. Nevada St. (9:30am-1pm; $12, seating limited; those over 21 will receive a complementary glass of champagne; For information, call 775-882-2177)
• -- V and T Mother’s Day Round-trip Steam Train –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; $41, seniors and veterans $38, kids 3-16 $25; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Douglas High Agriculture Department presents the FFA Plant Sale in the Douglas High School Greenhouse: 1670 State Route 88, Minden (10am-2pm)
• -- Landscape Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- "Back Wall Show" featuring photography by John F. Warden, Jr in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)

Today is the last day of the RSVP Carnival, so go win your sweetie a prize or take a spin on the Ferris Wheel. For a memory that lasts, the Carson Mall has a special $5 family portrait special that comes in a keepsake card.

• -- Mothers’ Day Specials and Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Scatter’s Attic: a sale of donated collectibles and household goods at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (12pm-4pm)
• -- 32nd Annual RSVP Spring Celebration and Carnival at Mills Park (12pm-8pm; $30 all you can ride wristbands or $25 with coupon from RSVP booth; Skateboarding Demos; DJ music 3pm-7pm)
• -- Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at 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; lunch available; must be 21+)
• -- “Make Memories with Mom” at the Carson Mall ($5 Family Portrait Special 12pm-3pm; food specials all day at Carson Mall eateries)
• -- Family Day at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-4pm; live music, art, stories, Legos, and more)
• -- 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)
• -- Final Performance: 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)
• -- Mothers’ Day Steak and Lobster Special at Angelina’s Italian Steakhouse inside the Carson Nugget (4pm-10pm; $19.95, includes $5 in free play for those over 21)
• -- No Time Not to Love Concert with the Bella Voce Women’s Ensemble at the United Methodist Church: 212 N. Division St. (4pm; free, donations appreciated)
• -- Live Music with John Palmore 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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