I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 4 - 5

Welcome to the weekend, Carson City. Now that we are in November, thoughts turn to the holiday season. That means craft fairs. St. Paul’s Lutheran Family on Saliman welcomes you to their annual Craftique Open House. You’ll find the Young at Heart Seniors Club hosting a faire at the Douglas County Community Center. The Carson Nugget’s Sierra Room will be home to several artisans, vendors, and crafters during today’s wine walk. There’s quite a bit more, and plenty that doesn’t involve shopping, so take a look and have a great time.

SATURDAY:

• — Cold Turkey Run 5K or 10+K: 8th Annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs - begins at Jacks Valley Elementary School, West Lot: 701 Jacks Valley Road (race begins 9am; registration $25, students $15 cash or card only; All runners, whether pre-registered or not, must check in race morning; Combination of jeep trail and single track trail. Probably some technical sections and steep climbs. Great views of Jobs Sister, Jobs and Freel Peak; Walkers are welcome; no aid stations out on the courses so be prepared to carry your own water or sports drink)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• — Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (NEW TIME: 9am)
• — Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (9am-6pm; featuring art by Linda Eben Jones, Joyce McCauley, Steve Nighthawk, Tork Rains and Brandy McDaniels)
• — Annual Craftique Open House at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church: 1201 N. Saliman Road (9am-4pm; handcrafted items by local artisans – crafts for all seasons; photo with Santa available)
• — Young at Heart Holiday Craft Fair and Raffle in the Douglas County Community Center’s Gymnasium: 1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville (9am-4pm; free admission)
• — Heavenly Holiday Faire and Bake Sale at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville Ln, Gardnerville (9am-4pm, story time with Santa at 10:30am and 1:30pm; chili and cornbread lunch available for $5)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Parking Lot Sale at Dog-Eared Books: 361 Fairview Dr, across from Lowe’s (10am-4pm; Purchase a reusable bag for $5 and stuff it with books)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — El Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Family Fun Saturday at the Nevada State Museum (Free Museum admission sponsored by the Nevada Mining Association and Western Nevada Materials; family friendly activities 10am-3pm; crafts for all ages, bilingual stories, Aztec and traditional Mexican dance presentations, Ofrenda Award presentation, and lecture; Day of the Dead is a holiday rooted in Mexico focusing on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember family members and friends who have died)

Honor those you’ve love and lost at the special El Día de los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration at the Nevada State Museum. Generous donors have covered admission fees for the day, so you’ll get to participate in the crafts, watch the dancers, and roam through the exhibits for free.

• — Depot Work Day at Dayton's 1881 Carson and Colorado Railroad Depot: Hwy 50 East at Main Street, at the light (10am-1pm; Drop in, help as you can - There is something for everyone; for more info call 775-246-0505 or 775-720-4104)
• — Book-signing and Meet the Authors: "The Old Genoa Cemetery: A Walking Tour" by Laurie Hickey, Karen Dustman and Judy Wickwire at A Wildflower Florist: 1503 Highway 395 N Ste E, Gardnerville (10am-3pm; free raffle to win a copy of the book)
• — Carson Tahoe SPCA Kitten Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm; for more information go to http://www.carsontahoespca.org/home.html )
• — Pumpkin, Apple and Pecan Pie Baking Contest at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (Judging, awards and tasting at 10am; hosted by the Douglas County Historical Society)
• — Carson City Holiday Shopping in the Carson Nugget Sierra Room, on the first floor (11am-5pm, during the wine walk; free admission; Crafters, Artists, Vendors, Artisans, and more)
• — Tales and Wags Therapy Dogs at the Carson City Library (11am-12pm; Participants can read to the dogs and will receive a free book; under 9 yrs old must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• — Intero’s Third annual Chili Cook-Off at Intero Real Estate: 1362 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville – across from Raley’s (11am-3pm; $5 per person for tasting; silent auction, live music; benefit for Austin’s House)
• — Holiday Stuff-a-Plush Party at This and That Marketplace: 1516 Highway 395 Ste E, Gardnerville (11am-4pm; All plush kits are $15 or less and include adoption certificate, carry home box, scent chip, and wishing heart; Additional items: backpacks, outfits, accessories, and sound modules are all under $10)
• — Willow Bill’s 20th Annual Willow Reindeer Art Project: Meet at the old Boys and Girls Club building on Stewart Street to help install the reindeer (12pm-3pm; Call 775-842-3594 if you would like to help; we need trucks, trailers, and people)

The wine walk has never been afraid of a little rain, snow, or wind, and this weekend’s walk is no different. You’ll want to bundle up while you wander, but it makes for a great opportunity to get a jump on holiday shopping.

• — Downtown Business Association's Wine Walk: sign up at The Carson Nugget, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Purple Avocado, Cactus Jacks Casino, The Brewery Arts Center, or Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 includes an official wine walk glass or $10 with the official wine walk glass from a previous walk)
• — Wine Walk Special Events: Live Music with Hallie Kirk at Comma Coffee; Live Music with Hick’ry Switch at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery
• — Cookies, Cocoa and Crafts Fundraiser at Food For Thought: 3246 N Carson St Unit 118 (1pm-3pm; please donate shelf-stable, individual-serving food items to feed a needy child; hosted by the Littlest Things)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center (2pm; $25-$28; Tickets ONLY available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849, with limited tickets possibly available at the door)
• — Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Open and friendly 'safe space' that welcomes old and new faces with a wide range in ages, background, and experience)
• — Saturday Family Movie: ‘Beauty and the Beast’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Book Signing and Talk: Arlene Jenkins, author of ‘The True Stories of Ghosts and Spirits of Nevada’s Past and Present’ at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (5pm-8pm)

Join the members of the Student Veterans Club of Western Nevada College for a Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser at the Veterans Memorial Hall.

• — Spaghetti Feed and Raffle Fundraiser at the Veterans Memorial Hall, corner of Second and S. Curry St. (5pm-8pm; $10; Raffle tickets are $1 each and 6 for $5. The prize drawing is set for 7pm; hosted by the Student Veterans Club of Western Nevada College)
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Weekly Star Party and Telescope Viewing at the Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting)
• — Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• — Music and Magic: Allison Hoffman’s debut performance with Special Guests in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• — Bachata Collective in Concert in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $5 at the door; beer, wine, and refreshments available)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with the John Dawson Band at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Live Music with Hick'ry Switch at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (7pm-11pm)
• — Live Music with Southbound Train at the Washoe Camp Saloon: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm)

It’s a tale as old as time at the Carson City Community Center as Western Nevada Musical Theater opens up their production of Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast.’ You won’t want to put off getting tickets, though. This show is well on its way to selling out.

• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center (7:30pm; $25-$28; Tickets ONLY available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849, with limited tickets possibly available at the door)
• — Live Music with Lady and the Tramps at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• — 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)
• — Live Music with Musicole at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — DJ Wess Neal at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm)
• — Live Music with Whiskey Maiden in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with New Wave Crave in ‘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+)

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS at 2 a.m. Sunday morning:
TURN CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR

Sometime in the middle of the night, we gained an extra hour. Use those sixty minutes any way you’d like: extra time in bed, Community Yoga at Comma Coffee, or maybe doing something fun with the kids. Head out to Tumbleweeds in Minden for Family Fun and Fit Day and let the kids burn off a week’s worth of Halloween candy. The Nevada Artists Association is hosting a reception for their artists this afternoon. If you haven’t seen the new Nevada Show, it’s the perfect time to check it out and vote for your favorite piece.

SUNDAY:

• — Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (Kids play free with each paid adult green fee, one for one)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am-11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• — First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N. Nevada St. (bar opens 8am, breakfast 8:30am-11am; $8)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (NEW TIME: meet at 9am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; All riders must have a bicycle in safe working condition, helmet, and closed toed shoes. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the meeting site; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
• — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• — CCBMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; Artists’ Reception 1pm-4pm)
• — Willow Bill’s 20th Annual Willow Reindeer Art Project: Meet at the old Boys and Girls Club building on Stewart Street to help install the reindeer (10am-1pm; Call 775-842-3594 if you would like to help; we need trucks, trailers, and people)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, game play 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; lunch available; must be 21+)
• — 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)
• — Meet the Artists and Reception for the annual Nevada Day Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (1pm-4pm; all welcome)
• — Family Fun and Fit Day at Tumbleweeds Gymnastics Minden: 2231 Meridian Blvd Ste 2, Minden (1pm-4pm; free; open gym for kids ages 0-14, local vendors to provide information on health, fitness and nutrition, face painting and trampoline performances)
• — Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Beauty and the Beast’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Carson City Community Center (2pm; $25-$28; Tickets ONLY available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849, with limited tickets possibly available at the door)
• — 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)
• — Piano Bar Karaoke hosted by John Shipley in the Crown Point Restaurant Main Dining Room at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (6:30pm-9:30pm; dinner and drink specials)

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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