Things to do around Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 8

Today's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.

Friday marked the opening of the 59th Annual International Camel and Ostrich Races in Virginia City, a quirky, zany tradition that has proven through the years to be an all-around good time. The critters are racing twice on Saturday, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Work up an appetite Saturday morning for Cops and Burgers, a fundraising benefit for Special Olympics Nevada starting at 10 a.m., then make your way over to Bob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City to see the Pirates of Reno put on a family-friendly buccaneering show, "Pirates on the Plaza."

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Here’s what’s happening on Saturday:

— Daily through September, Muscle Powered is holding a membership drive to recruit new members. All new and renewing members in the month of September will be entered in a drawing to win a Gregory Hiking Day Pack.
Muscle Powered works to make Carson City healthier for all citizens and safer and more accessible for bicycling and walking through education and advocacy, the promotion of bicycle and pedestrian friendly infrastructure, and developing and maintaining recreational trails throughout the city. Muscle Powered is also responsible for organized weekly walks, hikes and bike rides, on and off road, throughout Carson City. Go here to learn more and sign up.

— Great Reno Balloon Race, Rancho San Rafael Regional Park in Reno, accessed off Sierra Street one block west of the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Glow show and Dawn Patrol start around 4:30 a.m., followed by mass ascension around 6:30 a.m. Visit renoballoon.com for a schedule of events and for parking instructions.

— Flying Pig Flea Market, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., inside the Fuji Park off Old Clear Creek Road across from Costco. Admission is $1 for adults and under 18 are free.

— Third and Curry Farmer's Market, located in the parking lot between Third and Second streets along Curry in downtown Carson City. Market opens at 8:30 a.m. and runs until 1 p.m. Live music, produce, food and craft vendors. The annual event runs seasonally throughout the summer until Sept. 29.

— Monthly Poultry and Produce BST at Just Brew It, 1214 N. Carson Street, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come join in the fun and bring home some new feathered friends or some extra fruits and veggies for your family.

— Carson City Cops and Burgers Car Show benefitting Special Olympics Nevada, an all day event held at the Max Casino parking lot, 900 South Carson Street in Carson City, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Features include hot rods, classic cars, a blood drive and food prepared by law enforcement personnel. Food plates cost $5.

— Desert Pigs Mound House Clean Up, 10051 U.S. Highway 50 East, 9-11 a.m. Meet on Newman Lane in Mound House, next to the old building with "Body Shop" painted on the tin roof.

— University of Nevada Ag Field Day, held at the University Main Station Field Lab located at 5895 Clean Water Way in Reno, beginning at 9 a.m. Event is free and open to the public.

— Meditation for a Zesty Life, presented by Carson City Yoga, at the Seventh Street Studio, 116 E. Seventh Street #4 in Carson City. Two sessions on Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $99. Register online at carsoncityyoga.com/meditation-secrets or contact Jenn Andrews at 775-530-8935 with any questions.

— Family Fun Saturday: Wild Flowers and Poppies at the Nevada State Museum, 600 N. Carson Street, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn how to identify wildflowers, discover parts of all flowers, and explore the unique features of local wildflowers in a lab setting. Regular museum admission applies, $8 for adults, members and children 17 and under are free. No reservations needed. All ages welcome.

— Paws to Pur-fection one-year anniversary, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring free nail trims for dogs and free food. Located at 266 W. Winnie Lane.

— Functional Funky Teapots with Rich McGregor, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Carson City Art Gallery and Pottery, 110 South Curry Street. Learn to transform slabs of clay into sculptural functional teapots. The class runs Saturdays for four weeks beginning Sept. 8 through Sept. 29.

— Veterans Resource Fair, hosted by Nevada Rural Counties RSVP and multiple agencies, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carson Nugget, 507 N. Carson Street in Carson City. Light lunch is provided.

— 59th International Camel and Ostrich Races, Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds, 458 F. Street in Virginia City, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. General Admission$15; Kids (3-12)/Seniors $12; Premium Shaded Seating $25; VIP Seating $55.

— Carson City American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Fall Season Kick Off and Opening Ceremonies, 11 a.m. at the Pete Livermore Sports Complex, 1555 Livermore Lane in Carson City.

— Greenhouse Garden Center hosts "Autumn Container Planting" workshop, led by David Ruf at 11 a.m. Located at 2450 South Curry Street in Carson City.

— "Pirates on the Plaza" featuring the Pirates of Reno, who are gifting Carson City with a show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Bob McFadden Plaza, located at 223 West Third Street between Carson and Curry in downtown Carson City. Participants will enjoy buccaneering demonstrations, including black powder shoots at the top of every hour, face painting, buried treasure, pirate games, a best-dressed pirate costume contest. Attendees should bring doubloons (dollars) to trade for treasure or socks worth their weight in gold, while donating to the homeless in Carson City.
Carson City Classic Cinema Club will be showing Walt Disney's classic "Treasure Island" (1950) around 8 p.m. on the Plaza.

— Carson Mall Wine Walk, second Saturday of every month, 1227 South Carson Street in Carson City. New walkers pay $10 and returning walkers pay $5. Participants receive a wine glass which is theirs to keep. Must be at least age 21 to participate. IDs will be checked.

— Meet Nevada Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak, Carson City Democrats Headquarters, 502 E. John Street at 12:30 p.m.

— Author Peter B. Mires presents newest book, "Lost Carson City" at the South Tahoe Library, 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd at 2 p.m. Mires' book explores the city’s legacies, brick by locally quarried sandstone brick with an illustrated presentation that will inform and delight. Free and open to all.

— Newton Learning Center 10th Anniversary Open House, 4-7 p.m. at 4895 Village Green Parkway in Reno.

— Third Annual Tahoe, Douglas Elks Low Country Shrimp Boil at the Tahoe-Douglas Elks Lodge, 1227 Kimmerling Road in Gardnerville. Dinner at 6 p.m., social hour at 5 p.m. Cost $20 for shrimp and the fixings, including sausage, corn on the cob, baby red potatoes, salad and French bread.

— Chakrapani Singh In Concert, 6 p.m. at Carson City Yoga, 305 N. Carson Street #202. Cost is $30 advanced purchase or $35 at the door.
Buy tickets at: https://carsoncityyoga.com/chakrapani-singh/

— Old Fashioned Barn Dance, featuring CASH'D OUT, 7 p.m. at Carson Valley Improvement Club (CVIC) Hall, 1602 Esmeralda Avenue in Minden. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21 and older. Standing Room Only.
Tickets can be purchased by the following methods: Online 24 hours a day at cvartscouncil.com or at the door on the night of the show.

— Asylum Sideshow Revue, a mix of comedy, rock music and shocking acts to make your heart stop, with a dinner and show event held at 7 p.m. at Minden Meat and Deli, 1595 U.S. Highway 395 in Minden. For more info on this upcoming show visit www.asylumsideshow.com

— "Coincidence," a lecture by Thomas, 7:30 p.m. at the Jack C. Davise Observatory. Thomas' lecture on "Coincidence" will spotlight amazing situations in science and whether they are happenstance or destined to take place.
As is the case throughout the rest of the year, Jack C. Davis Observatory is the place to be on Saturday nights.

— Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, in its 46th season, features William Shakespeare's "MacBeth" and Larry Gallagher's "Beehive, the Sixties Musical."
The LTSF entertainment experience is complimented by al fresco dining at its on-site restaurant, Shakespeare’s Kitchen. Alternatively, patrons may choose to bring their own food or drink for picnicking. Complete information about picnicking and cooler size limitations may be found at www.laketahoeshakespeare.com/visit/faq.
For tickets please call 1 (800) 74-SHOWS or visit our website at LakeTahoeShakespeare.com. Ticket prices for adults range from $30-$99. Youth tickets are $15-$25, applicable for anyone 25 and under.

— Live Standup Comedy with Howie Nave at the Carson Comedy Club. Many around South Lake Tahoe know Howie from his number one morning drive radio show "Howie's Morning Rush" on KRLT-FM (krltfm.com) and from his years of comedy on the South Shore. He has long been a staple in the world of stand up. How long? There's a plaque with his name on it near the entrance of South Lake Tahoe that's he's called home now for almost 18 years.
Doors open at 7:15 p.m. each night with showtime at 8 p.m. Tickets can are available here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/producer/373092.

— Lee Kennedy Live at Living The Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, 1480 N. Carson Street, 8 p.m. to midnight. A great night of Rock, Country, Blues and much more!

— Mo'z Motley Blues at the Red Dog Saloon, 76 N. C Street in Virginia City, 8 p.m.

— Capital City Comedy, hosted by Comedian Matt Wiegand, 8-11 p.m. at Battle Born Social, 318 N. Carson Street in Carson City.