I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 18 - 19

We are running out of summer weekends. I know that’s hard to believe right now, but hoodies and everything pumpkin is just beyond the horizon. Grab summer with both hands and go enjoy this beautiful city. The Brewery Arts Center brings Dennis Johnson and the Mississippi Ramblers to the stage for tonight’s free concert. Check out the Railroad Museum for your fill of music and antique motor cars. Car lovers have two shows to choose from today: spectators will be able to enjoy both, but you’ll have to pick one if you want to enter your ride. Keep reading for more summertime fun.

SATURDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-4pm; $1 admission, kids under 18 free; about 40 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more)
• — Dayton Pigs Volunteer Desert Cleanup – NEW LOCATION: Meet on Riverboat Road, across from Maverik in Dayton (8am-10am; There will be a brief sign-in, then we will go over the attack plan: we will be hitting the trails, clearing out couches, appliances, etc – HOT, DIRTY WORK; Bring a truck/trailer and/or muscles - We recommend you bring water, sunscreen, a hat, sturdy work gloves, dust mask, and some first aid supplies, and don't wear your favorite shoes; Trash cans, extra trash bags, and shovels are always welcome - If you bring an empty trailer and get it loaded, we'll cover the dump fees; Dayton Pigs is a community effort to rid our beautiful wild spaces of trash left behind from out-of-control illegal dumping - We are always welcoming new members, we have something for everybody to do)
• — Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• — Jazz and Beyond: Music in the Market with Catfish Carl at the Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am-1pm)
• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (9am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)
• — Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots and Shoots: 60 Second Ave - across from Pizza Factory, Dayton (9am-12pm; they accept WIC, SNAP, USDA Senior Citizen Coupons, and cash, etc)
• — Jazz and Beyond Motor Car Weekend: Live Music and Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car and the 1910 McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm, Live Music with Whiskey and Lemons: Denise Jenkins and Kat MacMartin from 11am-1pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited motor car rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and motor car fares will also be available)

Carson Lanes is a hotbed of activity today. During their ‘Bowling Blast-off you’ll enjoy discounts on bowling and food specials, plus they’ll have sign-ups for the league. An adoption event and fundraiser for the Nevada Humane Society, and a rummage sale to benefit a local family with mounting medical bills will take place, as well.

• — Annual Bowling Blast Off Family Fun Day including a Parking Lot Sale and Nevada Humane Society Fundraisers at Carson Lanes (Parking Lot Sale 9am-3pm; Blast-off 10am-7pm; NV Humane Society Adoption and Fundraising Event 11am-4pm; League Sign Ups, bowling and food specials, free face painting, kids crafts and activities, re-opening of Wally’s Pizza and Kernels Popcorn, and more; parking lot sale proceeds to benefit the Smithwick/Francone Family)
• — In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic at Silver Hills Community Church: 1066 Mallory Way (Must check-in 9am-12pm; first come first seen - if you are checked in by noon, you will be seen; Flu Shots, Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedists and specialty doctors available; NO narcotics, NO disability or legal evaluations)
• — 33rd annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival at Bowers Mansion Regional Park: Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley (gates 8:30am; 9am-5:30pm; $25 admission, ages 12 and younger free; Bring a blanket and low back folding chairs; several music groups and bands, food/drinks available, vendors)
• — Live Music with Gail and Donna at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (9am-11am; Cello and acoustic guitar)
• — Back-to-School Bash in the Bob McFadden Plaza, at Third and Curry Streets (10am-2pm; lots of live entertainment, games, activities, and information booths from several local arts programs; bring a bag/backpack to fill up with the school supplies the kids earn as they work their way through activities and learn about local arts opportunities for after-school fun; Sponsored by the Carson City Classic Cinema Club and the Carson City Cultural Commission)

Ready for the new school year? You will be after today’s Back To School Bash in McFadden Plaza. Learn about various after-school programs and activities for the kids while they can stock up with school supplies and have some fun.

• — Park Ranger Speaks: Wildlife: Predators and Prey at the Silver Saddle Ranch: 2648 Carson River Rd (10am-11am; free to attend; join a Carson City Park Ranger to learn about a variety of nature topics; hosted by Carson City Parks and Recreation)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm AND during the Levitt Amp Concerts 6pm-10pm)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from 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; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture, excludes books; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program; donations always appreciated, call 447-301-6676 for information or donation pick-up)
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Good Elephant 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)
• — Open Auditions for Youth Theater Carson City’s production of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.' at the Carson City Community Center (10am-1pm; Auditions are open to all students grades K-12; Auditioners should prepare a one-minute song and be prepared to learn a dance; YTCC charges a small fee for all programs to offset the high costs of providing quality productions and educational programs; It is our policy, however, to never turn an interested participant away for an inability to pay. We offer scholarships, payment plans and work/study arrangements to ensure that any student who wants to participate, can; If you have any questions, please contact us at info@youththeatrecarsoncity.com)
• — Fifth annual ‘Send a Scout to Camp’ Car and Truck Show Fundraiser at Fuji Park (10am-2pm, awards 3pm; registration $40, includes a T-shirt, one lunch meal ticket, and a dash plaque; Two Live Auctions, vendors, and food cooked by the famous Warren Engine Co. No. 1 will be available; fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 33 camp-related expenses)

Calling all cars! Today features the ‘Send a Scout to Camp’ Car and Truck Show at Fuji Park and the ‘A Place to Shine’ Show-n-Shine in the parking lot at Carson High that helps low-income youth participate in extracurricular activities. One ends as the other begins, so you’ll have time to see all the cool vehicles on display.

• — Fourth annual Artisan and Antique Festival and Shop the Streets of Paris at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (10am-5pm; vintage Parisian theme and over 40 guest vendors on site selling everything including antiques, art, cards, jewelry, furniture, and more)
• — Saturday Movies at the Library: Avengers: Infinity War at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10am; rated PG-13; new release movies on the library’s big screen - movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Pokemon Club at the Carson City Library (10:30am-11:30am; Registration required HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4240520 ; Learn how to play the Pokemon trading card game. Each month will focus on a new skill; intended for middle school students; You must have a library card in good standing to participate)
• — Nevada Humane Society Bowling Fundraiser and Adoptions at Carson Lanes (11am-4pm; $7 per person includes shoe rental, unlimited bowling, food specials, raffle tickets, adoptable animals, and more; Part of the Bowling Blast-off event)
• — Guided Walk to the Hanging Tree at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa (11:30am-12:30pm; free, open to all ages; Join a park interpreter for a one-mile guided walk to the infamous “hanging tree,” and hear the tragic story of how “Nevada justice” was carried out on the morning on November 25, 1897, participants will also stop and discuss some of the beautiful historic properties located along the route, and their connection to the Mormon Station trading post; Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable footwear and bring water)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)
• — Carvey Workshop: Project TBA in the Carson City Library Capital Makers Room (12pm-2pm A proctor will provide instruction on a Carvey project - Carvey is a 3D carving machine designed to be an easy-to-use machine for entry-level makers and design professionals; Must Register HERE: https://carsoncitylibrary.libcal.com/event/4119633 ; It is required to complete a Carvey Certification Class before participating in this workshop. This includes those experienced with Carvey AND you must have a Premiere Library card)
• — Opening Cattle Drive and the Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta Del Charro at the Virginia City Fairgrounds: 458 F Street, Virginia City (12pm Cattle Drive down C Street; Rodeo 1pm-3pm; $18 General Admission tickets - first come first serve in any open bleacher; bull riders, wild broncs, kids’ mutton busting, Mexican bull fighting and more)

When was the last time you saw a cattle-drive down ‘Main’ Street? If that’s something on your bucket list, head up to Virginia City. This weekend’s rodeo gets off to an unusual start.

• — Nick Eng Live at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Eng's music is a driving and jangly pop-rock experience, topped off with a shimmering production polish)
• — "A Place to Shine" Third annual Show and Shine Fundraiser at Carson High School (2pm-7pm; free for spectators; check-in 12pm-2pm; Same-day registration $20-$30, all makes/models/years welcome; stunts and demos by the Wheelhouse, food and craft vendors, raffles, bounce house, and more; sponsored by NV Rural Housing Association to raise money for extra-curricular activity scholarships for low income students)
• — Jazz and Beyond: Me and Bobby McGee in the Comma Coffee Courtyard (2pm-4pm; free; Me & Bobby McGee are June Joplin and Bob Reid, purveyors of sublime classics from the Great American Songbook)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
• — Wildlife Talk and Walk at Dayton State Park: Hwy 50 E, Dayton (2pm-3pm; Join park staff for a program about wildlife living along the Carson River. Participants will take a short walk next to the river to look for signs of wildlife; A limited number of binoculars and wildlife guides will be available; Please bring water, sun protection, insect repellant, and wear comfortable walking shoes; park admission is $5 per vehicle, no additional charge for program)
• — Live Music featuring Brian Lester at Bella Vita Bistro on the east side of the Carson Mall: 1304 S Stewart (4pm)
• — Jazz and Beyond: Niall McGuinness and the New World Jazz Project in the Comma Coffee Courtyard (4:30pm-6:30; free; Soul, Latin and world jazz music is played genuinely, straight ahead, and right down the middle)
• — Books and Brew Book Club in the Barrel Room at Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar inside the Carson Nugget (5pm; this month’s book is "The Widow" by Fiona Barton; Please come ready to discuss the book and to have a good time)
• — Live Music with Next Summer featuring Lee Bonner at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Dinner and Melodrama Train: " Choo-Choo Chicanery" on the Virginia and Truckee - Meet at the Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (5pm-8:30pm, please arrive 30 minutes early; $75 includes drink ticket, dinner, melodrama, and Diesel Engine train ride; tickets limited, get them online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/dinner-melodrama-train/ )
• — 34th Birthday Celebration at TJ’s Corral at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (5:30-8pm; free admission for the whole family; Live music featuring Michael Furlong's Tribute to Tom Petty; food and drink specials, free ice cream)
• — Jazz and Beyond: Free Outdoor Community Concert: Dennis Johnson and the Mississippi Ramblers, with Hick'ry Switch opening on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (6pm vendors/food trucks, 6pm-10pm NAA Art Gallery open, 7pm concert begins; Free; Bring your own chair or use one of ours; Food trucks and bars will be available; kids activities and a bounce house - parents must stay with their children at all times; Friendly pets on leashes are welcomed; part of the Levitt AMP Music Series; Dennis and his band, the Mississippi Ramblers, deliver stand up live performances of steller roots and Americana music, rockin' blues, and New Orleans grooves)
• — Carson Valley Spectacular Truck and Tractor Pull at the Douglas County Fairgrounds: 920 Pinenut Rd., Gardnerville (6pm-9pm; $15; Musical guest, the Jakota Wass Band; Brought to you by Carson Valley Active 20-30 Club #85)
• — Carson City Beer Crawl – Registration in Laxalt Plaza, by the Carson Nugget (7pm-11pm; $15, includes passport, mug and first beer, $1 additional pours at participating locations – discount if you bring your previous beer crawl mug; Every stamped Beer Crawl Passport receives an entry into the raffle; sponsored by the Shoe Tree Brewery and hosted by the Brew Crew)

Live music in the Carson Nugget, Max Casino, and Casino Fandango… at the Brewery Arts Center, A to Zen, Living the Good Life and Glen Eagles. You’ll find karaoke and comedy going on tonight, as well. Or you could just grab a mug from the Brew Crew in Laxalt Plaza and join in tonight’s beer crawl to get a sampling of downtown flavor.

• — Jazz and Beyond: Stonewood in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages always welcome; acoustic vocal harmony band, that weaves together folk and rock music)
• — Live Music with Sound Wave at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with Apothic on the Washoe Camp Saloon outdoor stage: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; drink specials, food truck; 21+ only in the bar and/or the beer garden)
• — 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)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (sundown-11pm; free to participate; guided star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Comedian Leslie Norris 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 Platinum at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring RichyRich at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8pm, no cover)
• — Live Music featuring the John Dawson Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with New Wave Crave at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; 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)

It’s a bittersweet Sunday. The new school year begins tomorrow for Carson City students. (Douglas has already begun and Dayton gets one last week of freedom.) The Jazz and Beyond Music Festival finishes up another successful run with today’s festivities including music at the Nevada State Railroad and a long afternoon at the Legislative Plaza. If you’ve ever been curious about that yellow house on North Carson Street, take advantage of today’s open house at the Foreman-Roberts House Museum; the Carson City Historical Society will be on hand with plenty of local lore.

SUNDAY: Final Day of the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival

• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am ready to ride; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes; 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 do 10-15 mile loops; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — Jazz and Beyond Motor Car Weekend: Live Music and Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car and the 1910 McKeen Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm, Live Music with Laurie Blue from 11am-1pm; All-inclusive wristbands featuring unlimited motor car rides and museum admission $15 Adults, $9 Children 12 to 17, $5 Children 4 to 11 years old, Children 3 years old and under are free; Standard museum admission and motor car fares will also be available)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (sign-ups 9am-10am, racing to follow - Air, Weather, and Track Conditions Permitting; $10 per rider, striders welcomed; 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)
• — 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)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (9am-4pm; $1 admission, kids under 18 free; about 40 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, jewelry, baked goods and more)
• — Live Music with Gail and Donna at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (9am-11am; Cello and acoustic guitar)
• — Summer Art and Photography Shows in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from 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; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — 33rd annual Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival: Sunday Morning Gospel Show featuring music by the 'Sunday Go To Meeting' Band at the Davis Creek Regional Park’s Campground Amphitheater: Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley (10am; free to attend; non-denominational musical Gospel show)
• — Gyotaku: Japanese Fish Printing at Washoe Lake State Park: East Lake Blvd, Washoe Valley (10am-11:30am; Join park staff for a program featuring Gyotaku - the Japanese art of Fish Printing, which dates back to the mid-1800s. The park will supply the fish replicas, rice paper, paint, and rollers for participants to create their own works of art to take home! Participants should bring water, sun protection, insect repellant, and be aware that the paint may stain clothing; Park admission: $5 per vehicle, no additional cost for program)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Shop the Streets of Paris at the Eddy Street Pop-Up Vintage Market: 1235 Eddy St., Gardnerville – next to Sharkey’s (11am-4pm; theme vintage Parisian theme)
• — Bookworm Yoga with Good Elephant in the Carson City Library Secret Garden (12pm-1pm; Join us for an hour of gentle yoga in the Secret Garden. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, and some water - limited mats available; those under 9 years old must always be accompanied by someone 13+; part of the Summer Learning Challenge)
• — 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)
• — Tours and Open House at the Foreman-Roberts Historic House and Museum: 1207 N. Carson St. (1pm-4pm; free admittance and light refreshments; Some Carson City history and stories about the Foreman and Roberts families who lived in this historic house are presented on this free, docent-led tour; The house was built in 1864 and moved in 1874. It was originally listed in the National Register as the James D. Roberts House, later changed to Foreman-Roberts when records proved Roberts did not build the house - Solomon Foreman did; hosted by the Carson City Historical Society)
• — Sunday Porch Party: Sinatra Baby! featuring Dougie L and the Lost Reverends at Genoa Bar, Downtown Genoa (1pm-5pm; outdoor stage, fire pit, rum runner bar, and street tacos available from the Genoa Station Grill)
• — Crafts in the Orchard: Make your own Covered Wagon at Mormon Station State Park in Genoa (1pm-2pm; Free to participate, supplies will be provided; During this activity, children will be lead through the process of making their own miniature covered wagon using arts and crafts materials; Park staff will discuss what life was like for pioneers on the California Trail, including the hardships of living in a covered wagon for several months at a time; This activity is designed for children ages 5-12, but all are welcome to participate)
• — Virginia City Rodeo and Fiesta Del Charro at the Virginia City Fairgrounds: 458 F Street, Virginia City (Fiesta Del Charro 1pm-3pm; $18 General Admission tickets - first come first serve in any open bleacher; bull riders, wild broncs, kids’ mutton busting, Mexican bull fighting and more)
• — Jack DiCarlo's Musical Stylings at the Canvas Café, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; an elegant performer with a guitar gently coaxing the listener into a happy place)
• — Flashback Cinema: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $8 kids 2 - 11)
• — 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)
• — Virginia and Truckee ONE-WAY Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 4:30pm, arrive in Virginia City 6pm; $37, seniors and veterans $35, kids 3-16 $25; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ )
• — Jazz and Beyond: The Fantods perform at the Legislative Plaza (4:30pm-5:30pm; free, bring seating; The Fantods play old, somewhat damaged instruments in a style that might best be described as Hillbilly-funk fusion)
• — Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5pm-8pm)
• — Jazz and Beyond: The Reno Jazz Orchestra with soloist, David Wells at the Capital Amphitheater (6pm-8pm; free, bring seating; A highlight of the music festival is the Reno Jazz Orchestra, presenting big-band jazz at its finest)
• — Live Music with Rock River featuring Buddy and Kim from the Buddy Emmer Blues Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.50 adults, $8 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.

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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