I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Nov. 12 – 13

I’m not trying to rush you, but the holidays season approaches. As such, the holiday craft fairs, bazaars, and bake sales have arrived. You may as well start looking at that gift list to see who would enjoy something one-of-a-kind and locally crafted. If not for gift giving, these fairs are an excellent way to find fun ways to decorate your home. Other than that, the weekend is kind of quiet, but you'll want take a look at the list and see what catches your fancy.

SATURDAY:

• Seniors Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: Executive Pointe off College Pkwy (7am-5pm, except during Zumba class 9am-10am; 55 and older; indoor adult warm saltwater pools)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Mike and Pam Black with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy, Ste 403 (8am-12pm, all welcome)

It’s never a bad time to lend a hand. Willow Bill has started his annual Willow Reindeer Art Project and can always use help getting them in their rightful places. Over the years, thousands of schoolchildren have helped build the reindeer that line our streets. Drop off full sized hygiene items at Carson High as part of a senior high project to help those less fortunate.

• Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• Annual Holiday Bazaar at St. Peter's Episcopal Church: 314 N Division St (8:30am-3:30pm; food room, ornaments, jewelry and more; beignets and southern gumbo available)
• Holiday Craft Faire at the First Methodist Church: 412 W. Musser St (9am-2pm; lunch available 11am-1pm; gifts, baked goods, vintage treasures)
• Winter Extravaganza Stop and Shop in the Plaza Hotel Conference Center, Rosewood Room: 211 E 9th St (9am-3pm; Free admission; Fundraiser for the Northern Nevada Dream Center; please bring travel sized toiletries to donate)
• Christmas Open House at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (9am-5pm; light refreshments will be served)
• Senior Project Toiletry Drive at Carson High School (9am-5pm; full size toothpaste; toothbrushes; dental floss; sandwich bags; knit caps and gloves; plastic cups; washcloths; gallon size Ziplock bags; full size shampoo, conditioner, and body wash; travel size Kleenex; bars of soap, and hand warmers)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• Fall Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-5pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• Breakfast Fundraiser for the Douglas Youth Bowling Club at Wink’s Silver Strike Lanes, Gardnerville Ranchos (9:30-11:30; $6 for first plate, $3 for second plate)

Every year the Greenhouse Garden Center turns into a winter wonderland of décor and ornaments. The Plaza Hotel hosts the annual Winter Extravaganza Stop n Shop for even more options.

• Friends of the Carson City Library Fall Food Drive at Browser’s Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm; free book coupon with donation – one per day, does not include $5 hardbacks; Benefits the Ron Wood Family Resource Center)
• Christmas Boutique at Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley: 28 Enterprise, Dayton (9:30am-2pm)
• Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm; Artist Reception 1pm-4pm)
• Holiday Open House at the Purple Avocado: 904 N. Curry (10am-5:30pm)
• Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3pm; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• Willow Bill’s Annual Willow Reindeer Art Project: Meet at the Stewart Indian Colony at the Mess Hall by small Capitol Police building to help install the reindeer in Minden/Gardnerville (10am-?; Call 775-842-3594 if you would like to help; we need trucks, trailers, and people)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)

Make a loop downtown and hit up the fairs at St. Peter’s Episcopal and First Methodist. The Purple Avocado has hot cider and an open house. Make reservations for the Tea Party at the Adams Hub; don’t forget to dress your best.

• Tea and Cookies: a Free Community Kindness Event at the Adams Hub for Innovation: 111 W. Proctor St. (two sessions: 2pm is full, 3pm-4pm available; limited seating, MUST RSVP - call or text 775-721-3393; please arrive as promptly as possible so you can pick your teacup and find your seat; sponsored by the Littlest Things)
• Artist Reception and Awards Ceremony for the Annual Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (Artist Reception 1pm-4pm)
• Erik Holland Art Show and Sale at Maynard’s Station, Gold Hill (2pm-6pm; no host bar)
• Grand Open House at Salon Thairapy: 628 E John St, Ste 1 (2pm-5pm; product giveaways, raffles for gift baskets, chair massages, snacks, live music, and the Tahoe Tenderloins food truck)
• Nevada Reads Author Talk: Mark Maynard, discuss his book, “Grind” at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (3pm-5pm)
• Craft Fair and Quartermania at the Dayton Valley Community Center: Pike St at Logan in Dayton (Craft Fair 3pm-7pm; Quartermania 5pm-7pm, $10 to play and includes hot dog/ chips/drink; Quartermania is a cross between BINGO and an auction, bring lots of quarters; Benefit for the Dayton Valley Lions Club and St. Ann’s Women’s Community)
• Artist Spotlight and Reception: Gail Roberts and Jeanne Evatt in the Artisan Shoppe at the Brewery Arts Center (4pm-7pm)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)

Do you love books? Feel your library is never quite complete? Douglas County Library hosts a used book sale at the CVIC Hall in Gardnerville. Listen to author Mark Maynard speak about his book ‘Grind’, recently a Nevada Reads selection.

• Rock N Bowl at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm)
• Archery Tag at the Douglas County Community Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (6pm-8pm; $7, $5 seniors/ grades 6-8; under 18 need consent form on file; long pants and sleeves encouraged)
• Improvisation Show at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (doors 6pm, show 6:30pm-7:30pm; $5, $3 for children under 12 and seniors over 55)
• Live Music with GHI Jazz at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-8pm; sit-ins welcome)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Lecture: "Milky Way" by Mike Thomas and Star Party at the Western Nevada College Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (doors 6pm, lecture begins 6:30pm; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset, free; weather permitting)
• Earl Dutton Presents: A Cancer Research Concert in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (6pm doors; 7pm; $20 Suggested Donation; musical guests include: Canyon White, CW Bayer, Mike Epps, Chris Harris, Raphaela Bell, Donna Mae Crowell, Earl Jesse Dutton, Denise Jenkins, Wendy Revers, Harmony Pines, Vista, Hill Country West, and more)
• Celtic Music Series: Ciana in the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater (7pm; $20 at the door)

Art lovers have great options at the Brewery Art Center. Start the afternoon at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery for their Nevada Day Show Artist Reception. Head over to the Artisan Shop for a meet and greet with this month’s featured artists. Then, fill your ears with some soulful Celtic music as Ciana takes the stage in the Black Box Theater.

• Acoustic Concert with T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang in the Carson Valley Inn Valley Ballroom, Minden (7pm-10pm; $25)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Live Music with the Pearl Sky Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-$28; Tickets available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849)
• Live Music with the Rail City Rockers at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (8pm-12am; no cover, must be 21+)
• Live Music with Ike and Martin at the Genoa Bar, Genoa (8pm)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the RYE Brothers in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Dance Party with DJ Chicago Kid at SlotWorld Casino
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
• Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)

Let the shopping continue on this lazy Sunday. Search for treasures at the Flying Pig Flea Market. The Mark Twain Community Center off Six Mile in Dayton welcomes you to their holiday craft fair. Find a good story to curl up with at the used book sale sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Library. Or let the talented members of Western Nevada Musical Theater take you ‘under the sea’ with a matinee performance of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’

SUNDAY:

• Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am; 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; email Shane shane@shanetrotter.net for questions; 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)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Mike and Pam Black with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash, first class only $5; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat -a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• Last Race of the Season: CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Fall Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-2pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)

As the calendar advances, it’s hard to depend on the weather to cooperate. Join in the Muscle Powered bike ride before the snow falls. Find some inner peace with Community Yoga at Comma Coffee.

• Christmas Open House at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (10am-4pm; light refreshments will be served)
• Holiday Craft Fair at the Mark Twain Community Center: 500 Sam Clemens Ave, Dayton - the old fire station off of Six Mike Canyon Road (10am-4pm; free admission)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
• Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Plus Combat Group at Mills Park, at the end of Oxoby Loop (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com )
• Family Day at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; live music, art, stories, legos, and more)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-$28; Tickets available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849)
• Big Screen Classics: Space Jam 20th Anniversary at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Special Olympics Bowling Practice at Gold Dust West (2:30pm-4pm)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (Bye week, no game)
• Big Screen Classics: Space Jam 20th Anniversary at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 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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