I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: May 16-17

Bundle up, Carson City. We aren’t afraid of a little wind, are we? The Dangberg Home Historic Ranch is celebrating our infamous Washoe Zephyr this weekend with kite making, demonstrations, and more. The Friends of the Silver Saddle Ranch would love to see you at their open house on Saturday; if you’re an early riser, join them on a 7 a.m. bird walk. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is hosting their annual Cops and Kids Open House, so head to the courthouse for some fun.

SATURDAY:

• Bird Walk at the Silver Saddle Ranch: Carson River Road (7am)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• "Something in the Wind," celebration of the Washoe Zephyr: expert kite flyers, kite making, crafts for children, wind artists, and more at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (8am-5pm, weather permitting; FREE, bring a picnic, lawn chairs, but no pets)
• Southpointe Subdivision Phase 2 Annual Neighborhood Yard Sale: off Silver Sage, enter from Summerfield or Horizon off Silver Sage between Clearview and Koontz
• Early Spring Farmers Market in the south parking lot of the Greenhouse Garden Center (9am-1pm)
• Drive One For Your School: drive your favorite Ford Vehicle and support the Carson High Cheer Team in the Northwest Parking Lot of Carson High School (9am; must be 18+ with valid NV Drivers license)
• Vendor Event at Abandoned Treasures: 5000 US Hwy 50, Dayton (9am-2pm)
• CANCELLED for this week -Muscle Powered Bike Ride: meet by the Muscle Powered bike rack in front of the Community Pool at 841 N. Roop St. (9:40am-11:40am; must wear helmets and closed toed shoes; riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Open House at the Silver Saddle Ranch: Carson River Road (10am-2pm)
• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• Cops and Kids: Carson City Sheriff's Office 12th Annual Open House; Empty Bowls Bowl Making Event at the Carson City Sheriff's Office: 911 E. Musser St. (10am-2pm)

Washoe Lake State Park is the place for food, fun, information, and activities on Saturday. Across the freeway, you’ll find Civil War Day at the Bower’s Mansion Park with living history and some battles. Head up to Silver City for even more history: a recreation of the 1976 town photo, artifacts and memorabilia, and a showing of a documentary all about the life and times of Virginia City’s infamous Red Dog Saloon.

• Celebrate Washoe Valley: food, music, fun at the Washoe Lake State Park (10am-2pm; free)
• Silver City Historic Preservation Celebration hosted by Silver City Arts: Comstock Rock and Roll Memorabilia on Display at the Silver City Schoolhouse (10am) Street Dance and Bar-be-que (2pm) Re-creation of Jake Wise’ 1976 Town picture on Main Street (3pm) Rockin the Red Dog Documentary at the Silver City Schoolhouse (6pm)
• Bower's Mansion Civil War Day with Living History and two skirmishes (10am)
• Burger Burn at Carson City Harley Davidson: 2900 Research Way (11am-2pm)
• The Nevada Appeal 150th birthday party at 580 Mallory Way (11am-4pm)
• Carson High School Jazz Band performs at the Greenhouse Garden Center (11am-1pm)
• Third annual SilverState Tattoo and Arts Festival at the Peppermill Casino’s Naples Ballroom (12pm-10pm; $15 or $35 for a three-day pass)
• Honoring Moms: mini-facials, yoga, food, fashion show, raffle and more at Western Nevada College, Aspen Building Carson Nugget Community Hall (12pm-3pm; $25)
• Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
• Ferris Family Speaker Series: “Gliders” with Laurie Harden of SoaringNV at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (1pm-2pm; free)
• Special Olympics Track and Field Practice at Carson High School (1pm-3pm)
• Ron Wood 20th Anniversary Celebration honoring Community Leader of the Year First Lady Kathleen Sandoval at the Governor’s Mansion (2pm-6pm; $50)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Have a Heart Celebration: FISH Fundraiser with Celebrity Waiters, raffle, and silent auction at Glen Eagle’s Restaurant (two seatings 5pm AND 7pm; $65 per person)
• Escape Carson High School Zombie Run to benefit the Speech and Debate Team: Eight zombie zones throughout the school and campus grounds, complete two laps to qualify for raffle (6pm-8pm; $10, $1 additional chances; ages 12 and up)

Glen Eagles is the place to be Saturday night. FISH’s annual Have a Heart Celebrity Waiter Celebration raises funds for the local non-profit’s food pantry, shelter, and more. Help the Carson High Cheerleaders by heading down to their ‘Drive one for your school’ event with Ford; all you need is a driver’s license. Running away from zombies helps out the Carson High Speech and Debate team: Escape from Carson High is sure to be a fun time.

• Science Demonstrations (7pm-9pm) and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (sunset)
• Live Music with Dougie L at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (6pm; Reservations recommended)
• Silver City Arts group hosts a screening of the director's cut of "The Life and Times of the Red Dog Saloon: Rockin' at the Red Dog -The Dawn of Psychedelic Rock" by Silver City native Mary Works Covington at the Silver City School House: 385 High Street, Silver City (6pm; free)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• Live Music with the Michael Furlong Band at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Live Music: The Canyon White Birthday Bash in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)
• Dayton Intermediate School's Theatre Production class Presents: The Tempest (Kinda!) in the Dayton Intermediate School Multi-Purpose Room: 315 Old Dayton Valley Rd, Dayton (7pm; $5)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents: Music Man at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)
• Brews, Brats, and Ballet with the Sierra Nevada Ballet in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7:30pm; $15-$25)
• Live Music at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Country Night: Live Music with the Silverwing Band at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (8pm)
• Music Saturdays: Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• Live Music with the Saddle Tramps at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (9pm; $20)
• DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

It’s a good weekend for the arts. Consort Canzona presents a free concert on Sunday: “Madrigals and Dances: A Celebration of Renaissance Music.” The ‘Music Man’ wraps up its successful run at the Community Center. The talented drama students at Dayton Intermediate School are tackling Shakespeare’s Tempest (kinda). Ballet teams up with brews and brats in the Brewery Art Center’s Performance Hall. The Capital City Community Band performs old favorites at Western Nevada College. And you won’t want to miss the Zephyrus Brass Quintet on the Dangberg Ranch lawn.

SUNDAY:

• "Something in the Wind," celebration of the Washoe Zephyr: expert kite flyers, kite making and more crafts for children, wind artists, and more at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (8am-5pm; FREE, bring a picnic, lawn chairs, but no pets)
• Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am)
• Vendor Event at Abandoned Treasures: 5000 US Hwy 50, Dayton (9am-2pm)
• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Dune Trek and Beach Stroll - Meet at the Equestrian parking lot, near the pavilion, turn right past the fee booth, go pass the campground to the gravel parking lot (10am; moderate, 2.5 mile, round-trip hike in the sand. Dogs are allowed on leash; park admission $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
• The 23rd Annual Fred Alexander Memorial Family Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (register 10:30am-11:45am; clinic 11:45am-4pm; FREE for ages 6-17 and their families- free backpack, prizes, and lunch)
• Blood Drive at Calvary Chapel: 1635 Clearview Drive (10:30am-2:00pm; for info or to schedule an appointment call 800-696-4484 or go to www.UnitedBloodServices.org)
• Third annual SilverState Tattoo and Arts Festival at the Peppermill Casino’s Naples Ballroom (12pm-8pm; $15)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Final Performance: Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents: Music Man at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $25-28, tickets available online at www.wnmtc.com)
• Capital City Community Band Presents: Old Favorites Band Concert at Western Nevada College in the Aspen Building’s Carson Nugget Hall (3pm; free)
• Customer Appreciation Day and Pig Roast at the Blue Bull
• Zephyrus Brass Quintet Concert at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (5pm; FREE, no pets please)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Consort Canzona Presents “Madrigals and Dances: A Celebration of Renaissance Music” at the First Baptist Church of Carson City: 1250 Mountain St. (7pm; free)

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. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.