Poker Run, Street Food Fest, first AMP concert and more: Events in Carson City for Saturday, June 22

Happy Saturday, Carson City! There are a ton of events going on in our beautiful capital city today as we officially head into summer following yesterday's solstice. On the docket today we have the first of the Levitt-AMP Concert Series at the Brewery Arts Center, a charity poker run, a street food fest, and more! Check below to see whats happening this weekend.

Saturday, June 22

— 16th Extreme Motor Officer Challenge returns to Mills Park. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mills Park in Carson City. The Carson City Sheriff’s Office 16th Annual Extreme Motor Officer Training Challenge returns this week, Thursday through Saturday, June 20-22 at Mills Park. Events will start around 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1111 E. William Street. The training event will be held at the Marv Teixeira Pavilion, 1111 East William Street and is open to the public to watch. The event is open to current certified motor officers. Motor officers will be training, riding and discussing riding techniques with various motor instructors.The annual training event is designed to help motor officers enhance their riding skills through challenging skill patterns with camaraderie and competition. 


— Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market at Fuji Park. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 601 Old Clear Creek Rd. Come on down and find all your treasures at out monthly Indoor Flea Market. Lots of great vendors selling antiques, arts, crafts, jewelry and so much more, you never know what you will find! Open June 22 from 8-4 and Sunday, 9-4. Admission is just $1 for adults and kids under 18 free. Located at 601 Old Clear Creek Rd. in Carson City. More info or how to be a vendor call (775) 315-0008 or (775) 882-4717.

— Muscle Powered Saturday Hike: Clear Creek from Spooner Summit to Golf Club Drive. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will depart promptly at 8:00 a.m. to the trailhead, please arrive 15 minutes early. Meet to carpool or caravan at the parking area off of Golf Club Drive. We will divide the cars to shuttle hikers to Spooner Summit Trailhead, and then drive back to Spooner Summit at the end of the hike to pick up cars. In case of bad weather we will cancel the hike. Contact Sharon Coates at scoates7515@gmail.com if you have any questions.

— Muscle Powered's monthly Trash Mob to take on wetlands along Carson City Freeway. Event starts at 8 a.m. at 549 Airport Rd. Join in and be a part of the Muscle Powered Trash Mob team this coming Saturday as it cleans up the wetlands area along the Carson City Freeway Multi-Use Path between the end of N. Lompa Lane and Airport Road. Meet Saturday, June 22, in the large gravel lot on Airport Road next to the Nevada Humane Society, 549 Airport Rd., Carson City. Look for the Muscle Powered flag. Required: Closed toed shoes or boots. Recommended: long pants, and long sleeved shirts, hats, sunscreen and water. Muscle Powered will provide gloves, grabbers, and bags. Email me at donnainversin@musclepowered.org for any questions.

— Fresh and Bountiful: Carson City Farmers Market returns this Saturday. 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of 3rd and Curry St. in Carson City. Enjoy fresh-picked produce, local meats, fresh flowers, artisan baked goods, jams, honey, crafts, live music and Carson City’s smiling faces.This week at the market you can enjoy music by Ricky D., stop by the kids' booth to make your own market bag, we have all the supplies for you. We are excited to see you all again this year.

— Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day on Saturday. 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Baldwin Beach, South Tahoe. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are invited to this fun, hands-on restoration day. Participants will build fencing to protect the threatened native Tahoe Yellow Cress and survey for aquatic invasive species.What to Bring: sturdy boots, long pants and long sleeves recommended, sunglasses, and a reusable water bottle. We provide: Snacks, refreshments, gloves, training, equipment and a lunch voucher for all volunteers.

— Pollinator Week: Garden Planting at Foothill Garden. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1535 Medical Parkway. Join us as we celebrate Pollinator Week and learn about the valuable ecosystem services provided by bees, birds, butterflies, bats and beetles with these free interpretive programs! For the final event of Pollinator Week, join us at the Greenhouse Project’s Foothill Garden to help us plant in the Pollinator Garden! Learn about the importance of planting for bees, butterflies, and other local pollinators in addition to what the Foothill Garden is doing to promote the health of the environment and its inhabitants.

— Learn to decorate Pysanky eggs at Western Nevada College. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2201 West College Parkway. This workshop will introduce you to the magical art of Easter Egg painting, using a wax resist dyeing process. We will outline simple (or not so simple!) designs on eggs that have already been drawn into quarters to save time, then we will proceed to wax and dye each element in its turn. There is no limit to your imagination! All materials will be supplied, including eggs, wax, dyes, candles, and tools (kistkas and pencils). Please bring an apron or wear an old shirt in case of spills, as well as a half egg carton to carry your egg home. Please note: A fee of $5.00 per person is due at the start of class to offset the cost of materials.

— Carson City Elks No. 2177 to host charity Poker Run for local veteran charities. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 515 N. Nevada Street. Carson City Elks Lodge No. 2177 is proudly hosting the first Charity Poker Run on Saturday, June 22, 2019. All proceeds benefit local veteran charities. The poker run is open to motorcycles and cars older than 1970. Pre-Registration will be held at the Elks Lodge located at 515 N. Nevada St. from 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2019. Day of Event registration will be from 9 to 11 a.m. There will be a Bloody Martha Bar available for adult beverages. Entry is only $25 per driver and $10 per passenger for either a bike or car. Registration includes breakfast at the Lodge.The High Hand winner receives $200 and the Low Hand winner receives $100. Winners will be drawn at 3 p.m. at Battle Born Harley Davidson. You must be present to win.

— Train to Virginia City from Carson City. Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Prices for the ride range from $25-$55. Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mill on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more. Please arrive at the depot 1/2 hour prior to departure. Tickets are available online or by calling 877-724-5007 or 775-291-0208.

— State Capitol Guided Tours at the Nevada State Capitol. Two separate tours will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every Saturday in Carson City. Tours typically take an hour and include both the exterior of the building, nearby memorials as well as the interior of the building. Tours are available for up to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis. The building includes numerous historic artifacts that range from portraits of past Nevada governors to sculptures to historical items showcased during Nevada’s Sesquicentennial celebration. The Capitol remains open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Guided tours of up to 20 people can be arranged in advance by calling the Nevada State Museum’s Education Program at 775-687-4810, ext. 237.

— One-day, Region-wide 'Open House Showcase' Offers House Hunters Access to Region's Top Listings. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For those who are interested in buying a home or relocating to Northern Nevada, Chase International’s inaugural “Open House Showcase” on Saturday, June 22 may be the perfect occasion to see some of the region’s best options on the market today, all in one day. From 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Chase International real estate agents will host open house events from Reno, Sparks, Carson Valley, NV. Property values of the showcase homes are listed at a variety of price points. For more information about the Open House Showcase visit Chaseopenhouseshowcase.com. Official Open House Showcase maps will be available at Chase International’s Northern Nevada offices. The locations include: 2848 Vista Boulevard, Sparks, NV 89434, 775-737-9500; 985 Damonte Ranch Parkway, Suite 110, Reno, NV, 89521, 775-850-5900; and 644 Highway 395, Suite B4, Minden NV 89423, 775-782-2777.

— Saturday Beginning Wheel Throwing at Ogres-Holm Pottery. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1215 S. Carson St. in Carson City. The Ogres of Ogres-Holm introduce you to clay in this 6-week open start class, including open studio time, is designed to get you started. It’s a great way to relax on a Saturday afternoon. $175 for 6 week session or $45 drop ins.

— Carson Plaza Street Food Fest. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Carson Plaza. Come get your fix at the Street Food Fest. As America’s largest collection of senior independent living communities, Holiday Retirement has been helping older people live better for almost 50 years. Join us for our 2019 Spotlight Events to experience how you can live better at Holiday Retirement. Join us on Saturday, June 22nd from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. To RSVP call (775) 883 1221 You don’t have to be on Route 66 to get your kicks. Come on down to Carson Plaza to enjoy a food festival and fun with new friends.

— Lego Club at the Carson City Library. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 900 N. Roop St. Build self-led creations through hands-on learning with LEGO Education materials. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

— Celebrate summer at the 2019 Capital City Brewfest. 3 to 8 p.m. at the McFadden Plaza located on 310 S. Carson St. Enjoy the first full day of summer with a cold beer and live music at the 2019 Capital City Brewfest. Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Capital City Brewfest taking place Saturday, June 22nd, from 3 – 8 pm in Downtown Carson City. Indie pop band The Belle Sounds will headline this year’s Capital City Brewfest. Nearly two dozen breweries and several food trucks will line the newly redesigned Curry Street. Plus, there will be live music in McFadden Plaza. You won’t want to miss hearing The Belle Sounds, an indie pop-rock band from Austin Texas. The five-member band is sure to entertain you with its three part harmonies, soaring melodies and lush sonic sounds.

— Bingo night fundraiser held Saturday for local boy in critical condition following vehicle accident. 4:30 p.m. at the Carson Mall Shopping Center in Carson City, 1227 S. Carson St. A Family Bingo Night fundraiser for a local boy, Bryar Phelps, who was injured in a vehicle accident and is now in critical care, is scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at 5 p.m. in the Carson Mall Shopping Center. All proceeds from the event will go toward Bryar and his family. On June 11, Bryar was involved in a vehicle accident. He was care flighted to Renown from Carson Tahoe Hospital where he was treated for a collapsed lung. Bryar, in a panic, pulled out his ventilator tubes, and it was learned he had also suffered injuries to his trachea and abdomen. Air was entering his body, and was quickly flown to Stanford Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, where he remains with his mother, Mandi Phelps.

— Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 3700 N. Carson St., Carson City. Enjoy live music that is sure to make you get up and dance every Wednesday through Saturday starting at 6:30 to 9 p.m.

— Levitt AMP Carson City outdoor concert series kicks off Saturday with Antsy McClain. 7 to 10 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King Street. Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours will headline the fourth annual Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series at the Brewery Arts Center on Saturday, June 22. Presented by the BAC, the Levitt AMP Music Series helps transform the heart of downtown Carson City’s Historic District into a thriving cultural destination. The series runs every Saturday at 8 p.m. from June 22 to Aug. 24 at the Change Companies stage on Minnesota Street. The series features an electric lineup of various artists and styles of music. One opening act will kick-off the concert at 7 or 7:30 p.m. before the headline performance.On Saturday, Kingwhistler will be the opening act before Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours take the stage.

— Carson City Ghost Walk returns to McFadden Plaza. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 310 S. Carson St. For the 27th year, the spookiest historical tour of the capital city is returning this Saturday with the Carson City Ghost Walk. The Carson City Ghost Walk is a seasonal historical tour of Carson City’s west side, a walking history lesson with a touch of the supernatural. Some of the stops on the tour include the Bliss Mansion, the Ferris Mansion, the Governor’s Mansion, and the Rinckel Mansion.

— Saturday Night Star Party. 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College. The Jack C Davis Observatory hosts free star parties on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month year round, starting at 7:30 p.m. (except when there is snow on the roads). The evening starts with a lecture on one of numerous topics and concludes with guided star viewing by one of our astronomers. Mike Thomas lectures 2nd Saturdays and Dr. Tom Herring lectures on 4th Saturdays.

— Weekend of comedy, music and more at the Carson Nugget. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 507 N. Carson St. Come join us for a weekend of fun! Award winning journalist and comedian Maureen Langan will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club this Friday and Saturday, June 21-22 in Carson City. Maureen has performed alongside Rosie O'Donnel and opened up for Steven Wright, Dennis Miller, Joy Behar, and Gladys Knight! The doors open up at 7:15 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available at www.ccnugget.com Following the comedy show, We have local cover band, Deception performing at The Loft from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.. Rock out with Rick and the guys! Only at the Carson Nugget! Located at 507 N Carson St. For more info please visit www.ccnugget.com or call (775) 882-1626.

— JAZZ NIGHT - A Benefit Concert for Suicide Prevention Network. Join us for an evening of Jazz, featuring Nicole Stromsoe. Proceeds of the event will go to support Suicide Prevention Network.Tickets are $25 per person. Dinner will be served at 5 to 6 p.m.

Sunday, June 23

— Flying Pig Indoor Flea Market at Fuji Park. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 601 Old Clear Creek Rd. Come on down and find all your treasures at out monthly Indoor Flea Market. Lots of great vendors selling antiques, arts, crafts, jewelry and so much more, you never know what you will find! Open June 22 from 8-4 and Sunday, 9-4. Admission is just $1 for adults and kids under 18 free. Located at 601 Old Clear Creek Rd. in Carson City. More info or how to be a vendor call (775) 315-0008 or (775) 882-4717.

— Muscle Powered Weekly Bicycle Ride. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Fremont Elementary School in Carson City. Typically, this ride consists of two 10-15 minute loops with varying pace depending on rider level. This is a “no drop” ride so no one will be left behind. All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, a helmet, and closed toed shoes. For any questions or further information please contact Michael Bish via email: mrbish11@att.net or phone: 775-296-2068.

— Train to Virginia City from Carson City. Event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4650 Eastgate Siding Road. Prices for the ride range from $25-$55. Rediscover Nevada’s rich history in mining and mill on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route as you meander through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This relaxing all-day train excursion is fully narrated with historical facts and anecdotes. Departing from Carson City’s Eastgate Depot, the 24-mile round-trip tour includes a fun 3.5-hour stopover in historic Virginia City, where you can stroll the boardwalks and explore restaurants, shops, saloons, museums, mines and more. Please arrive at the depot 1/2 hour prior to departure. Tickets are available online or by calling 877-724-5007 or 775-291-0208.

— Bilingual Storytime in Carson City. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Carson City Library at 900 N. Roop St. Weekly themed singing, stories, finger-plays, or art centered around a book in both English and Spanish. Participants 9 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver of at least 13 years of age at all times.

— Bevande & Atipasti at Sierra Chef in Genoa. 1 to 3 p.m. at the Sierra Chef Kitchen, 2292 Maine Street Suites. Join us for a “Bevande & Antpasti – Summer” Cooking Class on Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. $75 per person. For more information, please reach out to Sierra Chef at 775-671-2164.

— Big Momma's Car Show in Gardnerville. 1 to 6 p.m. at Lampe Park, 1324 Waterloo Ln. Come down and enjoy two great events going on in the Carson Valley. Big Mamma’s Car Show will be held from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Park Pavillion.

— Open House set for Foreman-Roberts House Museum in Carson City. 1 to 4 p.m. at 1207 N. Carson St. Highlights of Carson City history and the families that lived in this historic house are presented on a free, docent led tour of the Foreman-Roberts House. After touring the Museum, enjoy light refreshments in the Carriage and view the informative displays. The Foreman-Roberts House Museum, 1207 N. Carson St. open house is Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 1 to 4 p.m. You will see exhibits and artifacts from the Victorian era, the Roberts family and fascinating historical information about Carson City. Enjoy the museum/historic house including the new second floor exhibits.

— Summer Showcase Band Concert featured Sunday at Carson City's BAC outdoor stage. 5 to 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center. The Capital City Community Band and the Mile High Jazz Band Association, in cooperation with Carson Middle School, will present a free Summer Showcase Band Concert on Sunday, June 23, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center’s outdoor stage at Minnesota and King streets in Carson City, the same stage used for the Levitt Amp concerts. Some seating is available, and the public is invited to bring chairs. The admission-free Summer Showcase features four bands: the youth Pops Concert Band, the Capital City Community Band, the youth Jazz Ensemble Camp band, and the Mile High Jazz Band. This concert follows eight-day Summer Jazz and Summer Pops music camps for students entering grades 6 to 9. The Jazz Camp, in its fifth year, was sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association. It included learning swing, rock, and Latin styles and an introduction to improvisation.

— 2019 Great Race in Gardnerville. 5:30 p.m. at Lampe Park, 1324 Waterloo Ln. The 2019 Great Race will roll into Gardnerville on Sunday June 23rd at 5:30pm, bringing 150 of the world’s finest collector cars. Limited solely to model years 1972 and older, the event mixes the invigorating elements of racing with the historical appreciation of vintage cars. This year’s route will cover the west coast for the first time, running through California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. This nine-day race from Riverside, CA to Tacoma, WA will feature multiple stops daily and a ceremony at each location.