I Love Carson City
From flea markets, holiday craft fairs to movies and art exhibits, there’s plenty of things to do and see around Carson City on this Sunday. Western Nevada Musical Theater take you ‘under the sea’ with a matinee performance of Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid.’ Read on for what what else is happening.
SUNDAY:
- Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride – Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 8am; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; email Shane shane@shanetrotter.net for questions; 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)
- Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Mike and Pam Black with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
- Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free)
- Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
- Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash, first class only $5; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat -a limited number of extra mats will be available)
- Last Race of the Season: CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
- Fall Used Book Sale at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (9am-2pm; books, DVDs, music CDs and more; sponsored by the Douglas County Public Library Foundation and the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
As the calendar advances, it’s hard to depend on the weather to cooperate. Join in the Muscle Powered bike ride before the snow falls. Find some inner peace with Community Yoga at Comma Coffee.
- Christmas Open House at the Greenhouse Garden Center: 2450 S. Curry St. (10am-4pm; light refreshments will be served)
- Holiday Craft Fair at the Mark Twain Community Center: 500 Sam Clemens Ave, Dayton – the old fire station off of Six Mike Canyon Road (10am-4pm; free admission)
- Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am; 12:30pm start; $10 buy in, $5 extra pack, $1 specials; Must be 21+)
- 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 at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-3pm; live music, art, stories, legos, and more)
- Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
- Western Nevada Musical Theatre Presents Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7:30pm; $25-$28; Tickets available at www.WNMTC.com or by calling 866-977-6849)
- Big Screen Classics: Space Jam 20th Anniversary at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
- Special Olympics Bowling Practice at Gold Dust West (2:30pm-4pm)
- Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (Bye week, no game)
- Big Screen Classics: Space Jam 20th Anniversary 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.
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