I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 24 - 25

The weekend has arrived, and it will be an exceptionally long one for the schoolkids of Carson City: spring break begins Monday. There’s a rumor of snowfall for this weekend, but it’s not expected to be too heavy in the valley. Don’t quote me on that, though, I’ve been wrong before. Break a leg to the Douglas students performing in ‘Game of Tiaras’ this weekend; the show sounds hilarious, but be warned, it’s not for kids. For a family friendly outing, check out Story Time with Suzie at the Nevada Railroad Museum, or photos with the Easter Bunny at PetSmart.

SATURDAY:

• — Law Enforcement Fair at the Nevada DPS Northern Academy: 2101 Snyder Ave. (7am-5pm; bring ID and resume; All eligible candidates are welcome dps.nv.gov/jobs; See what the Academy is like HERE; sponsored by the Nevada Department of Public Safety)
• — Coffee and Donuts with Experimental Aircraft Association, Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am-12pm, all welcome)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (8am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Sugar Cookie Open House at the United Methodist Church: 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville (9am-3pm; One dozen cookies is $10, decorate them with our frosting and sprinkles or take them home and decorate; bring your own container; all proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life Carson City/Douglas County)
• — Western Antiques and Collectible Show at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (show 9am-3pm, live auction 3pm, 6pm banquet awards dinner; free admission to show; sponsored by the California Barbed Wire Collectors Association)
• — Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; books are not included; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Annual St Patrick’s Day Tournament ‘Shankin the Shamrock’ at the Carson Valley Golf Course, Gardnerville (10am shotgun start; $45 includes golf, cart, and Irish-style lunch)
• — Story time with Suzie at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10:30am-11am; Museum Admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free)
• — Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetCo on Topsy Lane (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped; go to www.dogtownrescue.com for adoption information and application)

The annual Northern Nevada Children’s Art Reception hosted by Artsy Fartsy is a fun way to discover the up-and-coming talent in our area. All the artists are school-aged and local, not to mention pretty incredible.

• — Northern Nevada Children's Art Reception at the Artsy Fartsy Creative Center: 220 A West Telegraph St. (12pm-2pm; Join a number of our community’s young artists as they share with you their original one-of-a-kind creations)
• — Open Auditions for PPI’s production of ‘The Hit’ by Mike Buckley in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (12pm; casting for three men and two women; cold readings on site; For more information contact the Proscenium Players at info@ppitheater.com )
• — Noon Music with CW in the A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm)
• — Meet the Easter Bunny at PetSmart (12pm-4pm; Bring the whole family - pets too; Includes free digital file via email or photo can be taken on your own device)
• — Sewing Workshop: Special Shoelaces in the Carson City Library Makerspace (1pm-3pm; Learn the steps to make custom fabric shoelaces finished off at both ends with stiff sections, known as aglets; Materials will be provided or you may bring their own; It is suggested you bring your shoes or measure the length of laces they need beforehand; Must Register HERE; It is required to complete the Sewing Machine Operation certification class before attending this workshop AND you must have a Premiere Library card)
• — Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up at Comma Coffee (2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)
• — Learn to GROW Gardening Workshop in the Carson City Community Center Bonanza Room (2pm; learn about gardening, pollinators, and beekeeping; hosted by the Great Basin Beekeepers of Nevada and The Greenhouse Garden Center)
• — Reception for the ‘Women in History Remembering Project 2018’ at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center, Gardnerville (doors open 1pm, presentation at 2pm; free, refreshments will be served; This annual project commemorates Women's History Month. We will be honoring Douglas County women who have made a significant historical contribution to the quality of life in Douglas County. There will be an exhibit designed around the photos and memorabilia related to the honorees.)
• — Douglas Drama presents ‘Game of Tiaras’ in the Douglas High School Drama Room, Room 101, Minden (2pm; $10 at the door, matinees free for students; What happens when you mix comedy with Shakespeare’s King Lear, Game of Thrones, and Disney princesses? The Game of Tiaras, of course; Parental Discretion: Rated PG. This is NOT your daughter’s fairytale)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)

Before you head to the grocery store for Easter Brunch provisions, test your luck at the annual Kiwanis Club Ham BINGO. It raises money for a good cause, and is a fun way to pass an afternoon.

• — Kiwanis Club of Carson Valley Annual Ham Bingo at the CVIC Hall: 1602 Esmeralda Ave, Minden (bingo sessions at 3pm AND 6pm; Bingo cards are 3 games for $1 and there is no limit to the number of cards an individual may play; Games will last until all hams are given away and an exciting grand prize is awarded for each session; food, drinks, raffle tickets available)
• — Live Music with Sandi ‘Pipes’ Medley at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• — Sierra Falcons Improvisation Show at Sierra Lutheran High School: 3601 Romans Rd (dinner 5pm, $5; Improv show 6:30pm-8pm; $3, free for children 12 and under)
• — Monthly Dance Party with the High Sierra Swing Dance Club hosted by DJ Mike Rich in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (5:30pm-6:15pm Beginner Hustle, 6:30pm-7:30pm Intermediate Hustle taught by Michele Adams, $10; 7:30pm-10pm Dance Party, $10 or $7 for members of HSSDC and other dance clubs)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing and Lecture: "Mount Wilson Observatory: Personal Insights" by Omar Garza at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (6pm-10:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Live Music with the Sierra Sweethearts in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $18; Winners of the 2017 “Forte Award for Best Bluegrass/Americana Band in Northern Nevada” the Sierra Sweethearts are Reno’s premier all-woman ensemble)

The Brewery Arts Center will be hopping tonight. It won’t be easy to decide between the Sierra Sweethearts in the Black Box Theater, Rosebud’s Dance Band in the Performance Hall, and the High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s monthly dance party in the Grand Ballroom. Whichever you choose, be prepared to hit the dance floor.

• — Live Music with Rosebud’s Dance Band in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (7pm; $12; The band plays mostly Big Band era dance, jazz, and swing, with some modern pieces. Bring your dancing shoes)
• — Live Music with Jack Clifton at Bella Fiore Wines (7pm)
• — Live Music: Anthony Edwards, Robert and Allison Hoffman, and Robert Bellman perform in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (doors 6pm; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• — Live Music with Arizona Jones at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Douglas Drama presents ‘Game of Tiaras’ in the Douglas High School Drama Room, Room 101, Minden (7pm; $10 at the door; What happens when you mix comedy with Shakespeare’s King Lear, Game of Thrones, and Disney princesses? The Game of Tiaras, of course; Parental Discretion: Rated PG. This is NOT your daughter’s fairytale)
• — ‘The Birds of Washoe Lake’ presentation at the Washoe Lake State Park Headquarters: 4855 Eastlake Blvd., Washoe Valley (7pm-8pm, please arrive 10 minutes early; free to attend, donations always appreciated; With its variety of habitat types, Washoe Valley supports a variety of bird species, including wading and shore birds, songbirds, birds of prey and more)
• — Live Music by Boot Leg at Espolon Grill y Tequileria: 10115 Hwy 50, Mound House (7pm; food and drink specials)
• — Rock 'n Bowl Night at Carson Lanes Family Fun Center (7pm-11pm; music and laser lights; Bowling Discounts for groups of 10 or more)
• — Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14 includes two hours of bowling and more; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• — Live Music with Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Decoy in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm-12:30am; no cover)
• — Live Music with Adrenaline at ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• — Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• — DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)
• — Nineties Night with DJ Bobby G in the Sage Lounge at Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (doors open 10pm; $25 cover includes free cup of Jungle Juice, stunner shades, a glow-in-the-dark necklace, snap bracelet, and three raffle tickets; Costumes encouraged, prize for best costume; hosted by the Roska Collective)

Do you ever wonder about that old stone house at the eastern entrance to Mills Park? Called the ‘Wungnema House,’ it has some interesting history. Take a tour today during the monthly open house, and learn more about the early residents of Carson City. As a child of the eighties, I’m quite excited about this week’s Flashback Cinema feature at Galaxy Theaters. ‘The Dark Chrystal’ was a favorite of mine. If you’ve got kids, or a pang of nostalgia, catch one of the two showings today, or later this week on Wednesday.

SUNDAY:

• — 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)
• — Flying Pig Flea Market at Fuji Park (9am-3pm; $1 admission, kids free)
• — Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 10am; 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)
• — Winter Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Annual Spring Reception at East Fork Gallery: 1503 Highway 395 North Ste. K, Gardnerville (11am-3pm; free admission; meet the artists, light refreshments, raffle, and auction)
• — 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+)
• — Meet the Easter Bunny at PetSmart (12pm-4pm; Bring the whole family - pets too; Includes free digital file via email or photo can be taken on your own device)
• — Open Auditions for PPI’s production of ‘The Hit’ by Mike Buckley in the Brewery Arts Center Grand Ballroom (12pm; casting for three men and two women; cold readings on site; For more information contact the Proscenium Players at info@ppitheater.com )
• — 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)
• — Open House for the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; Free; hosted by the Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation: FCCPR)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Dark Crystal (1982) 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)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Union: 302 N. Carson St. (4pm-8pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Live Music with Rock River featuring Buddy and Kim from the Buddy Emmer Blues Band in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: The Dark Crystal (1982) 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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