I Love Carson City
Sunday is the last chance for celebrity sightings at Edgewood Golf Resort in at south shore Lake Tahoe as the American Century Celebrity Championship tournament comes to a close. Learn about the legacy of Douglas County’s Dangberg family from the rancher’s grandson, author Steve Archard. Locals enjoy a special price on the Virginia and Truckee steam train, or the McKeen Motor car at the Nevada Railroad Museum.
SUNDAY:
- American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament at Edgewood, South Lake Tahoe (gate open 7am-2pm, play begins 8am; $30)
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
- Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
- Sunday Morning Authors: Steve “Dink” Achard ‘Lost Legacy of Carson Valley: The Rise and Fall of the H.F. Dangberg Ranching Empire’ at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets)
- McKeen Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm, trains depart every half hour; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; Locals Get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Sunday Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALSUNDAY at www.vtrailway.com )
Create something beautiful at one of Carson City’s paint and sip venues. It’s family day at Van Gogh and Vino, so all ages are welcome. For a fun time with some friends, Mona Lisa and Wine has a beautiful hummingbird on the docket for today.
- Anniversary Reception and Annual Miniature Show at the East Fork Gallery: 1503 Hwy 395 Ste K, Gardnerville (11am-4pm)
- Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, games 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy-in, Extra packs $5; All Specials are $1 each, Cash ball $1 per pack; must be 21+)
- Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee)
- 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: All Ages Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1pm-3:30pm; $18 per painter)
- Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; $35 Includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
- Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
- Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
Beat the summer heat in a nice, cool movie theater. The 1968 classic, Planet of the Apes, is on the big screen at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. You’ll have the opportunity to catch it on Wednesday, as well, if you need the day to recover from the Taste of Downtown.
- Carson Valley Community Theatre presents ‘The Red Velvet Cake War’ at the CVIC Hall: 1604 Esmerelda, Minden (2pm; $15)
- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
- Big Screen Classics: Planet of the Apes at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
- Live Music with Catfish Carl at 1862 David Walley’s Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
- Live Music with Eliza Rickman at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
- Live Music with Jonny Smokes the One Man Band at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
- Big Screen Classics: Planet of the Apes 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. As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.
