I Love Carson City

Sundays are a great day to hit up the Carson City Library now that it’s open seven days a week. A viewing of the movie Persepolis begins at 2 p.m. and is about a young girl during the Iran Revolution in the 1970s. Pop-up Storytime is great choice for younger patrons.

The Fair at Fuji Park and the Silver Dollar Classic at Mills Park are still going strong. While you’re at Mills Park, take a ride on the train: rides begin at noon. Genoa is a great place to spend an afternoon. This month’s Sweet Sippin Sunday features Tequila cocktails and music by Carson’s own, Janera Paxton of the Whitehats. Mozart lovers won’t want to miss TOCATTA at the Shepard in the Sky Church for their Mozart in the Mountains concert.

SUNDAY:

  • First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
  • Back to School at Carson Hot Springs (Free 17 and younger admission per paid adult; outdoor pools only; 7am-10pm)
  • 21st Annual Silver Dollar Car Classic at Mills Park (8am-4pm show and shine, music, and vendors; Pancake Breakfast 8am-10:30am; Poker Run 12pm; BBQ 11am-1pm)
  • NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
  • Carson City BMX races at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am; $10)
  • 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)
  • Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
  • Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
  • SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR THE NEVADA FAIR: Leaves from Casino Fandango Parking Garage
  • Nevada Fair at Fuji Park (opens 12pm; Fair events include animal shows, vendors, pony rides, circus and more; go here for full schedule)
  • Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-5pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
  • Sweet Sippin Sunday, Genoa (1pm-4pm; $12; Tequila is this month’s liquor, Douglas Animal Welfare Group is the non-profit, and Live Music by Janera Paxton)
  • Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
  • Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
  • Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
  • Youth Theater Carson City Presents: Peter Pan at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12)
  • Pool Tournament at Tommy’s Neighborhood Bar (2pm)
  • PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm)
  • Film Showing: Persepolis in the Carson City Digitorium (2pm-3pm; based on the memoir of Marjane Satrapi: story of a young girl coming-of-age in Iran during the tumult of the Islamic Revolution. Rated PG-13)
  • Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
  • Mozart in the Mountains with TOCCATA: Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus at Shepherd of the Sierra Lutheran Church: 3680 Highway 395 (5pm: General admission $25 adults, $20 seniors, students with ID under 24 years of age are $5, under 18 free, Preferred seating $35 and $15 for youth/students)
  • Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
  • Singer Jaime Pineda at the Nevada State Fair at Fuji Park (7pm)

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. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.