Sunday, November 26: Things to do around Carson City and beyond

Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, you’ll see twinkling lights appearing everywhere. Carson City doesn’t light up our downtown until next Friday, but if you need an immediate fix of holiday decorations, Minden has got you covered. Candy Cane Lane at the Carson Valley Inn is a custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display. ‘Nevada Christmas’ is a private home on Chaparral Court, just off Stephanie Way, and puts the holly jollies into the holiday.

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)
• — V&T Flea Market in the Carson Colony Gym: 2900 S Curry S (8am-4pm; free admission; Antiques, Art and Crafts, Jewelry, Tools, Collectibles and More; presented by V&T Antiques and CC Estate Sales)
• — 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)
• — Annual Nevada Day Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Museum Store Sunday at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum store open 9am-6pm, kids activities 11am-5pm; 10% Off All Purchases, Excluding Clearance and Used items; Free Gift Wrap with Purchase)
• — Museum Store Sunday  at the Nevada State Museum (museum store open 9am-6pm; 10% to 50% off select store items, Consignment and Fundraising items excluded; Free Gift Wrap with Purchase; free cup of American Heritage Hot Chocolate)
• — Charlie Proofing Phase 3 at The Littlest Things: 4050 Line Dr (10am-1pm; There is not much Charlie the Goat has not gotten into in the last two weeks. He is still escaping. We are holding another event to get volunteers out to help complete the fence and Charlie proof the barn; If you are not up for manual labor please feel free to stop by and give the animals some attention while we are working)
• — 18th Annual Kandy Kane Holiday Craft Fair in the Valley Ballroom at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (10am-4pm)
• — Christmas Craft Fair in the Carson Mall (11am-5pm; Vendors,  Family activities for all to enjoy, Visits and Photos with Santa Claus, Reindeer Games, Pony Express, Rainbow Girls gift wrap, Christmas Carols, portraits with Santa from noon to 5)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; We have a 50/50 game and a Can Food Game all year round. Bring a can of food or a  non-perishable item and we will give you a free game sheet for our Can Food game; lunch available; must be 21+)

Trains and Santa seem to go hand in hand. The Virginia and Truckee in Carson City offers a special Polar Express Train Ride, and up in Virginia City you’ll find the Candy Cane Express. You’ll need to go online for tickets if you’d like to take either of these trips – they sell out fast.

• — V&T Candy Cane Express at the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (12pm AND 2pm; $19, $9 kids 2-12; Sip Hot Cocoa or Hot Cider and enjoy cookies and candy canes while singing carols, and listening to the 1832 classic "T'was the Night Before Christmas”; Reservations required, go to http://www.virginiatruckee.com/theme-trains-events/vt-candy-cane-express/ )
• — 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)
• — The  29th annual Nutcracker Ballet  presented by Pinkerton Ballet in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center (2pm; $22 general admission, $18 kids and seniors)
• — Open Mic hosted by Rick Medina at Buckaroo’s, Downtown Gardnerville (2pm-5pm; Bring your instrument and come on down. Drums, keyboard and piano will be supplied; every last Sunday)
• — 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)
• — Big Screen Classics:   Home Alone at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• — Winter Song Holiday Concert with Bella Voce at the First United Methodist Church: 212 N. Division St. (4pm; free to attend, donations appreciated)
• — Nevada Christmas: music and video sequenced light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-10pm, no show if raining/snowing; please turn off all head/running lights and do NOT block or park in driveways; donations appreciated, but not required, to benefit the Carson Valley Active 20/30 Club)
• — Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm; Accompanying music can be heard by tuning your car radio to 89.9 FM)
• — 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)
• — Big Screen Classics: Home Alone at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 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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