What's happening around Carson City on Saturday, Sept. 29

Saturday is recognized nationwide as National Ghost Hunting Day as well as Nevada Public Lands Day statewide. Odd as it may seem, the two can be combined at haunts around Nevada.

There's the ghostly ruins of long-abandoned Fort Churchill and Buckland Station, for instance, just a few miles south of Silver Springs off Highway 95 Alternate.

The former U.S. Army post and Pony Express stop is now a state park, so residents and visitors alike can tour the area's history fee-free on Saturday.

The "world's largest ghost hunt" takes place Saturday night at Donovan's Mill in Silver City, while state parks throughout Nevada feature free admission all day Saturday.

Meanwhile the Genoa Candy Dance opens its 99th annual festival Saturday morning in historic downtown Genoa. The event runs through Sunday.

And it's not often you can take your pet out to eat with you. But Cafe at Adele's is opening its outdoor dining today to pets and their owners during the annual "Paws on the Veranda" fundraiser for Carson Tahoe SPCA.

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This calendar is updated throughout the day as information becomes available. Here’s what’s happening Saturday:

— Garage sale in Sunridge, 7 a.m. We've cleaned out our house and garage, as well as a storage unit, to hold this garage sale. Lots and lots of items, including books, some furniture, shop vac, small-business items, folding tables, bikes, tent trailer, and more. Starts at 7 a.m. at 990 Starleaf Court in the Sunridge development of South Carson City. Cross streets are U.S. Highway 395 and Mica Drive. PLEASE no early birds!

— Muscle Powered hike to Galena Falls. Meet at 7:15 a.m. at SaveMart, corner of College Pkwy and N. Carson Street in Carson City, along south-facing wall to carpool or caravan to trailhead, located off State Route 431/Mount Rose Highway. Drive takes about 45 minutes. Parking lot fills quickly, so arrive early. Hike begins around 8 a.m.
Hike is an easy, intermediate hike at five miles round-trip with a little over 500 feet elevation gain.
single track trail begins near the parking lot at the top of Mt. Rose Highway. Most of the trail is dirt but some areas are a bit rocky. This event will be about 4-5 hours which includes transportation time from Carson City, plus hike and snack time.
Single track trail begins near the parking lot at the top of Mt. Rose Highway. Most of the trail is dirt but some areas are a bit rocky. This event will be about 4-5 hours which includes transportation time from Carson City, plus hike and snack time.
Must be able to hike this distance and keep up with the group, especially at this high elevation, about 9,000 feet. Coming back to the parking lot is uphill most of the way.
Sorry, no dogs on our weekend hikes. If you come on your own in the future, dogs are required to be leashed on this trail. Closed-toed hiking shoes, water and a snack is required. Hiking poles are highly recommended, too. Contact for further information: Debbie Lane, debbie.lane102@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
Muscle Powered is a local non-profit organization that promotes walking, hiking, biking and trail building. All hikes can be found at www.musclepowered.org/calendar.

— Nevada Public Lands Day, featuring fee-free entry into Nevada State Parks. Park fees — including entrance, camping, Saturday night and boating fees — are waived in celebration of the all-day event.
For more information on the Nevada State Parks Passport Booklet, or to find a list of state parks, go here.
WHAT: Nevada Public Lands Day – Fee-free Day at Nevada State Parks
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 29
WHERE: Nevada State Parks

— Third and Curry Farmer's Market, in the parking lot off Curry Street between Second and Third streets, in downtown Carson City. This is the last of the season until next year. The markets runs from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

— Third annual Veterans Rummage Sale, hosted by Ladies Auxiliary Fleet Reserve Association, Sept. 29-30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Veterans Memorial Hall, located at corner of Second and Curry streets in downtown Carson City.

— Karson Kruzers Shown-N-Shine, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Johnny Rockets, located at Carson Lanes, 4600 Snyder Avenue in South Carson City. Show is open to all makes, models and years. Call 775-883-0927 for information.

— Organic U-Pick Apples at the Apple Basket, 7425 Franktown Road in Washoe Valley, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday until the apples are gone. Four varieties of organic apples: Braeburn, Cameo, Gala, and Golden Delicious.

— 99th annual Genoa Candy Dance, Sept. 29-30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Genoa. Visit www.genoanevada.org/candydancefaire for more information.

— Paws On the Veranda, hosted by Carson Tahoe SPCA, at Cafe at Adele's, 1112 N. Carson Street (corner of West John Street) in Carson City, from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your furry friends for homemade treats, toys and goodie bags. 25 percent of each meal check will be donated to the Carson Tahoe SPCA.

— Nevada Artists Association annual "Autumn" art show. Exhibit open Tuesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Oct. 19, 2018 at the Brewery Arts Center gallery located at 449 West King Street in Carson City.
More than 100 local and regional artists make up the non-profit NAA which operates the gallery located at Carson City's Brewery Arts Center.
In addition to the Autumn Show, two association members will be featured, with art work displayed on the coveted back wall of the gallery, artist Cindy Whitaker and photographer Fred Howland will be exhibiting their finest. Go to www.NevadaArtists.org for more information.

— Functional Funky Teapots with Rich McGregor, Carson City Art Gallery and Pottery, 110 S. Curry Street in downtown Carson City, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn to transform slabs of clay into sculptural functional teapots.

— "Home at Last" down payment workshop, hosted by Nevada Rural Housing Authority, 11 a.m. at Clayton Homes showroom, 10020 Highway 50 East, just east of the V&T Railroad overpass in Mound House. Home At Last offers eligible homebuyers customized assistance options to help more Nevadans become homeowners. The assistance is provided in the form of a three-year forgivable, 0 percent interest, no payment second loan that is paired with a 30-year first mortgage with a fixed interest rate. There are NO separate applications to fill out, and it doesn’t slow down closing.
Click “Free Ticket” link to reserve your seat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home-at-last-down-payment-assistance-worksh
For additional information, call Doug Kaller, Academy Mortgage at 775-828-7006 or email doug.kaller@academymortgage.com

— Celebration of Life for Michelle Demera, 12:30 p.m., at 1889 Newman Place in Carson City. The family is asking for those who knew Michelle to help with costs associated with her celebration of life and cremation.
Go here for the Go Fund Me account.

— Zumbathon, hosted by Carson City Boxing Club, 1-3 p.m. at 3579 U.S. Highway 50 East, Suite 219 in Carson City. Entry fee is $5. All proceeds benefit kids in the community. Event will feature Zumba, some sparring, personal training and some testimonials. Raffle, silent auction, some local vendors and Yogurt Beach as well.

— Reno Video Game Symphony 2018 season Call for Musicians. looking for new musicians. Open rehearsals held Saturdays at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Church Fine Arts building, room 112, at 4 and 6 p.m. There is no fee to participate in open rehearsals. To join or get more information, visit www.rvgs.org or email sym@rvgs.org.

— Wags and Whiskers Gala: An Evening in Morocco, 6 p.m. at the Peppermill Resort Casino, 2707 S. Virginia Street in Reno. Exotic teas, Moroccan-inspired fare, signature beverages and gravity defying entertainment await your senses as silent and live auctions indulge your desires. Feel fulfilled in your experience knowing that the evening's proceeds will benefit Nevada Humane Society. Visit nevadahumanesociety.ejoinme.org for tickets or more information.

— National Ghost Hunting Day: Third annual World's Largest Ghost Hunt at Donovan's Mill in Silver City, organized by Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters, 7-9 p.m. Event has been sold out.

— Live music: Return of Midnight Catfish to Living the Good Life Nightclub-Bistro-Lounge, 1480 N. Carson Street in Carson City, 8:30 p.m.