Sunday, Dec. 6: Things to do around Carson City

Happy Sunday. There’s still plenty of weekend left. Craft fairs at Carson Lanes and the Carson Colony are sure to have something for that hard to buy for person on your list. Fight the chill with chili at the Carson Bulldog Wrestling Club’s Chili Cook-off at Yogurt Beach. Sing some holiday songs at the Holiday Karaoke Sing-along Party at the Carson City Library. Dayton lights up its tree tonight at ‘Our Park,’ so dress in your ugliest sweater and enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies at their ‘Small Town Christmas’ celebration.

SUNDAY:

• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Carson Colony's Christmas Craft Fair in the gymnasium of Carson Colony: 2900 S. Curry St. (9am-5pm; Indian tacos and over 50 vendors)
• Food Drive; Sock and Glove Tree for Do Drop In at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (10am-5pm)
• Carson City Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Trains leave every half hour 10am-3pm; $5, children 2 and under who sit in an adult's lap are free; Refreshments, including hot cocoa, available for purchase from the Warren Engine Company)

Santa’s waiting for you at the Nevada State Railroad Museum: train rides begin every thirty minutes. I recommend that you don’t ask him for a Red Ryder BB Gun, though. Catch ‘A Christmas Story’ on the big screen at Galaxy Theater tonight if you don’t remember why.

• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Spirit of Christmas Event at Gaia Wellness and Yoga: 1475 Hot Springs Rd. Ste 1 (10am-4pm; vendors and refreshments)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs Kansas City Chiefs; 10:05am; for more info contact Rick Good at 775-267-4271)
• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Winter Craft Fair at Carson Lanes (11am- 4pm)
• Pictures with Santa at the Carson Mall (11am-5pm)
• Northern Nevada Corgis Meet and Greet at Fuji Park (12pm)
• Candy Cane Express Train at the Virginia and Truckee Railroad Depot: 166 F Street, Virginia City (12pm AND 2pm; $18/$9 kids)
• Carson Bulldog Wrestling Club Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off at Yogurt Beach: 3228 N Carson St, Ste 5 (12pm Chili Drop Off, 12:30pm Celebrity Judging, 1pm Chili Feed until it’s all gone; Bowls are $4 for adults, $2 ages 12 and under)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Carson City Historical Society Christmas Party and Annual Meeting at the Bliss Mansion (1-4pm; $30, RSVP to D. D. Spencer at 775-741-7897)
• All Ages Family Day: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1pm-4pm; $15 per painter)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Babes In Toyland presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; $10, $5 kids)
• Projections Photography Holiday Open House and Toys for Tots Drive: 251 Jeanell Drive (2pm-6pm)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)

The Capital City Community Band’s annual winter concert is free at the Community Center: it’s sure to be ‘A Swinging Christmas.’ Sing-along to your favorite carols at the Carson City Library’s Holiday Karaoke.

• Holiday Karaoke Sing-along Party at the Carson City Library (3pm-5pm; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• ’A Swinging Christmas’ Free Concert with the Capital City Community Band at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (3pm-5pm)
• Pre-Christmas Prime Rib Dinner and Tree Trimming Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (doors open 4:30pm; $25, includes salad, dinner, and dessert at 5pm; dinner seating limited, please RSVP for dinner; Bring an ornament and receive a free cocktail)
• A Small Town Christmas: Caroling, Tree Lighting, Santa, and Ugly Sweater Contest at Our Park in Dayton (5pm-8pm; bring a gently used coat or non-perishable food for a chance to be the official tree lighter)
• Wine Glass Candle Holder Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)
• Classic Movie Night: A Christmas Carol at Galaxy Theater –Fandango (7pm; $7, or $15 for two people and a large popcorn)

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 Monday, or just wait for my daily ‘Things to do’ here on Carson Now. You do NOT need a Facebook account to access the information. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.