I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Dec. 19-20

Ready to break a world record, Carson City? High school senior, Taylor Weddell is organizing an attempt at the World’s Largest Human Christmas Tree for her senior project. Grab everyone you know and head to Carson High at 10 a.m. Bundle up, and get ready for a good time. Hot beverages will be available to help keep you warm.

SATURDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• Food Drive and Sock and Glove Tree for Do Drop In at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (9am-5pm)
• Fill an SUV for Families in Need at Closeout Connections: 150 Hwy 50, Dayton (9am-5pm; toiletries, food stuffs, toys, warm clothing, stocking stuffers, etc.)
• Holiday Craft Fair at Browsers Corner Bookstore: 911 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)
• ’World's Biggest Human Christmas Tree’ Guinness Book of World Records attempt at the Carson High School Football Field (registration is necessary and begins at 10am; attempt begins at 11am and must be held for six minutes; hot beverages for sale, and donations will be collected for the Carson City Schools Foundation; senior project by Taylor Weddell; wear red, green, or brown; carpooling is encouraged- parking at High School limited)

We may be dashing through the snow for those last minute holiday needs this weekend, so drive carefully. The Rainbow Girls are at their annual Gift Wrapping booth at the Carson Mall, so let them take care of the task while you check out the Craft Fair. If you want to make something yourself, let Van Gogh and Vino show you how.

• All Ages Family Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (10am-12:30pm; $15 per painter)
• Holiday Craft Fair and Pictures with Santa at the Carson Mall (Fair 10am-9pm; Santa 11am-6pm; Rainbow Girls Gift Wrap 10am-6pm)
• 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)
• Nevada Day Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-10pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Cookies with Santa at Adele’s: 1112 N Carson St. (11am-2pm; $5 adults; Please bring an unwrapped toy. Proceeds to benefit Ron Wood Family Resource Center)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)
• Photos with Santa at Action Home Furnishings in the Carson Mall (12pm-5pm; free; well-behaved pets also welcome)

Still need to see Santa? Adele’s is hosting their annual Cookies with Santa, and is always a fun time for a good cause. Take a train ride with jolly St. Nick at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Action Home Furnishings at the Carson Mall has a kid and pet friendly Santa today. Photos with Santa inside the Carson Mall will be open extended hours through Christmas Eve.

• Douglas Co. Historical Society’s Post-Holiday Gala Artisan Reception at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (12pm-2pm; free; Honoring all participants in the Gallery of Trees and announcing the Gingerbread House contest winners)
• Christmas Past: family-friendly, Christmas-themed slide show at the Washoe Lake State Park Office: 4855 East Lake Blvd, Washoe Valley (1pm-1:30pm)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger; park at the Community Center or at Smith’s Grocery)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1pm-3:30pm; $18 per painter)
• A to Zen's Annual ‘Zen Christmas’ with live music, food drive, and more: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-5pm)
• Pet Vaccine Clinic at the Petco on Topsy Lane (2pm-4pm; dogs, cats, ferrets; first come, first served)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets are available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through Jan. 30)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Live Music with Sandy ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting -NOT open if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)

Don we now our ugly sweaters. The Gardnerville Santa Crawl is a perfect place to show off your most festive apparel. So is the Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at Crossroads Lounge on Winnie Lane. If you want Ugly Sweaters and Karaoke, then Beercade is the place for you.

• Seventh Annual Gardnerville Santa Crawl; Start at Battle Born Wine or the Overland, Downtown Gardnerville (6pm-8pm; $10 to enjoy drink specials at several businesses; benefits the Austin House and Carson Valley Food Closet)
• Ugly Sweater Christmas Party at Crossroads Lounge: 300 E. Winnie Lane (6pm)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers present ‘Yes, Virginia: The Musical’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $12)
• A Christmas Show featuring Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $30 general admission/ $50 VIP)
• Live Music with the John Dawson Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Jake Houston and The Royal Flush with Kody Benjamin at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7pm; all ages)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Live Music with the Mark Castro Band at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (7:30pm)

If you want to spend the night rockin’ around the Christmas tree, head to Carson Cigar Co. for live music with Parslow Vibe. You’ll find DJs and dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar and Living the Good Life.

• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Music Saturdays: Parslow Vibe at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11am)
• Live Music with Joey Carmon at Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Ugly Sweater Party, White Elephant gift exchange, and Karaoke with J and M Productions at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St. (8pm; bring a wrapped gift or two)
• Live Music with Thre3 Guyz Rockin’ AKA the Iron Age at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm)
• Live DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

We all know that when a bell rings an angel gets its wings, thanks to Christmas classic ‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ Head down to the Brewery Arts Center for a free viewing and share the movie with your friends, family, and community. The Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers are one talented bunch and their performance of ‘Yes Virginia: The Musical’ is sure to be a hit with young and old alike.

SUNDAY:

• Christmas Bird Count with the Lahontan Audubon Society- meet at Burger King: 3589 N. Carson St. (7am; If you know now that you plan on participating in the Carson City CBC, please e-mail rlowry517 at aol.com with your name or names of other participants)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Howard Friedman and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Holiday Craft Fair and Pictures with Santa at the Carson Mall (Fair 10am-7pm; Santa 11am-5pm; Rainbow Girls Gift Wrap 10am-6pm)
• Food Drive; Sock and Glove Tree for Do Drop In at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson (10am-5pm)
• Last Day of the 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)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs the Green Bay Packers; 10:05pm; for more info contact Rick Good at 775-267-4271)
• Breese Design First Annual Christmas Sale and Music Showcase at the Canvas Café: 110 N. C Street, Virginia City (12pm, music begins at 2pm)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1:30pm-4pm; $25 per painter)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Youth Theater Carson City Showstoppers present ‘Yes, Virginia: The Musical’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12)
• Free Movie: It’s a Wonderful Life at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; Free)
• 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)
• Family Day: All Ages Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2:30pm-5pm; $15 per painter)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Suds for Seniors Fundraiser at the Feisty Goat Pub: 1881 E. Long St. (4pm-10am; $15 to sample five beers; benefits the Meals on Wheels program; Tickets are available at the Carson Visitor Center and are good through Jan. 30)
• Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm)
• Painting Class: Fundraiser for Cruz Alaniz Family at Van Gogh and Vino (6:30pm-9pm; $30 per painter)

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.

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