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Egg-stra Special Express begins at 10 a.m. today at the Nevada Railroad Museum in Carson City.
Egg-stra Special Express begins at 10 a.m. today at the Nevada Railroad Museum in Carson City.

Happy Easter Carson City and surrounding towns. Most of today’s happenings are Easter related, with a spattering of reoccurring events. It’s opening day for Carson City BMX. It’s two-wheeled fun open to all ages, so go see what all the fuss is about. For the adult crowd, the annual Easter Party at Carson Cigar Co. is a relaxing way to avoid the sugar-addled kiddies. Read on for details of today’s events.

SUNDAY:

  • — Easter Services and Brunch at Shepherd of Sierra Lutheran Church: 3680 Highway 395 South (Services at 6:30am and 9:30am; brunch 7:30am-11:30am)
  • — Easter Services and Egg Hunt at Hilltop Community Church: 3588 Romans Rd (Services 7am, 9am, and 11am; Easter Egg Hunt between the 9am and 11am services for the kids)
  • Easter Services, Egg Hunt, and Brunch at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School: 1837 Mountain St (Services at 8am and 10:30am; Easter Egg hunt for the kids, and breakfast for all, between services at 9:15am)
  • — Easter Sunday Buffet Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am; breakfast 8:30am-11am, $8)
  • — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
  • — Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $12 suggested donation; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
  • Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride – Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (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 – this is a ‘no drop’ ride so no one is left behind; 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)
  • CC BMX Racing Opening Day and Easter Egg Hunt at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (sign-ups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available; If running late, call/text 775-220-7111; Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Hop contest)
  • Johnson Lane Volunteer Fire Department Annual Easter Egg Hunt: 1450 Stephanie Way, Minden (hunt begins 9am SHARP; Over 4000 treat filled eggs)
  • First annual Egg-stra Special Express at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10am-4pm, museum admission $8, free for those under 18; Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members; Egg hunts: 11am for ages 1-3 with one adult per child allowed in egg area, 1pm for ages 4+ with NO adults allowed in egg area; 12pm AND 2pm Story time; Crafts and coloring available in Museum all day long; Easter Egg search in Museum all day long – one egg per child)
  • — ‘Spring has Sprung’ Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • — “Back Wall Show,” featuring artists Marisa Saenz and Vicki Kingman in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • — Platinum Easter Brunch Buffet at Duke’s Steakhouse in the Casino Fandango (first come, first served seating begins at 10am; $34.99 per person)
  • Meet the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt at David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort, Genoa (Free egg hunts at 10am AND 12pm on lawn by the restaurant; two age groups: 6 and younger, and 7-12)
  • Easter Egg Hunt and Pancake Breakfast at the Dayton Valley Golf Club: 101 Palmer Dr, Dayton (Pancake breakfast served 10am-12:30pm; $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 10 or under; Free Easter Egg Hunt on the driving range begins at 1pm)
  • Easter Service and Brunch at the Carson City Salvation Army: 661 Colorado St (breakfast 10:15am, service 10:45am)
  • Second annual Underwater Easter Egg Hunt at the Carson Valley Swim Center: 1600 Hwy 88, Minden (hunt begins 10:30am, Come early and meet the Easter Bunny; Activity pool ages 1-4, Slide pool ages 4-7, Main pool ages 7-up; pool admission $3)
  • — Stagecoach Bingo’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Pioneer Park, Stagecoach (10:30am; age groups: 0-2, 3-4, 5-8, 9-12; special needs accompanied by parent okay)
  • — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
  • — Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the 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+)
  • — 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)
  • — Carson Valley Active 20/30 Club Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Lampe Park: 1324 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville (Free hunt begins at promptly at 1pm; Three age groups: infant-3, 4-7, and 8-11)
  • — Flashback Cinema: Easter Parade (1948) at the Galaxy Theater – Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
  • — 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)
  • — Easter Sunday Party at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (4pm-close; 21+; food, fun and prizes; 21+)
  • — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
  • — Live Music with Ross Lewis in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
  • — Flashback Cinema: Easter Parade (1948) 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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