Monday, May 28: Events and happenings around Carson City this Memorial Day

Today we honor those who have not only served, but who gave all in defense of our country. A tribute ceremony at Lone Mountain Cemetery for our Nevadan veterans will begin at 1 p.m. A memorial for our Native American veterans begins at 10 a.m. at the cemetery across the street from the Stewart Indian School. The 10th annual barbecue at Evergreen Gene’s welcomes all comers, and veterans will get 25 percent any of the fun things they find in the shop. Read on below for more happenings today.

MONDAY: Memorial Day

• — ‘Supporting History’ Ninth Annual Carson City Historic Resources Scavenger Hunt: for participation packet and more info, go to http://carson.org/hrc  -This year we are focusing on columns, posts, pillars, or pedestals  
• — Memorial Day Steam Up: Glenbrook Under Steam for Public Viewing and V and T #25 Steam Train Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; Steam Train singular rides available from 10am-4pm, rides $8 adults, $4 kids and FNSRM members)
• — $1 Bowling and Shoe Rental Specials (9am-10pm at Carson Lanes; 9am-5pm at Gold Dust West) 
• — Mimosa Monday all day at Ed’s Doghouse 
• — Memorial Day Ceremony for the Native American Indian community at the Historic Stewart Indian School Cemetery: located off Snyder Avenue, behind Corpus Christi Catholic Church, and across from the Stewart Indian School complex (10am)
• — Tenth annual Memorial Day BBQ at Evergreen Gene’s: 1811 N. Carson St. (11am-2pm; free, everyone welcome; hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.; Veterans receive 25% off all purchases)
• — Rockin’ Rib Fest at the Casino Fandango, on the third floor of the Parking Garage (11am-5pm; Free admission, all ages welcome; 12pm-5pm live entertainment featuring Rick Metz and Arizona Jones; Rib cookers, rib competition, arts and crafts vendors, games and prizes)
• — All Day Happy Hour in the Fox’ Den at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm)  
• — Live Music with the Hoboes featuring Brother Dave on Octaplex, CW on old time banjo, and The Doctor on bones at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm; see the live broadcast on the A to Zen Facebook Page)
• — Annual Memorial Day Ceremony to honor Service Members at Lone Mountain Cemetery: 1044 Beverly Drive (1pm)
• — Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at the Mark Twain Community Center: 500 Sam Clemens Ave, Dayton (2pm; Join us on Memorial Day for a ceremony, food and a neighborly get together – Storey County residents preferred)
• — Martini Monday at Red’s Old 395 (3pm-6pm; half priced martinis) 
• — Removal of American Flags from the gravesites of Veterans inside Lone Mountain Cemetery (4pm; The public is encouraged to participate in placing and removing of the flags; sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans and other local Veteran Organizations within the Carson City area)
• — Making Memories for Sarah And Cohen: Show and Shine at the Johnson Lane Park (4pm; raffle and silent auction; We have since found out the cancer is spreading at an alarming rate. It’s in her brain, and our beautiful Sarah is on borrowed time - her son wanted to ride in a "cool car" with his mom)
• — High Sierra Swing Dance Club’s Night Out at the Eleventh Frame Lounge inside Carson Lanes (Beginners Class 5:30pm-6:30pm, Intermediate Swing lesson 6:30pm-7:30pm, $8 each class; Free open dancing 7:30pm-10pm)
• — Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Meghan at the Luv ‘N Light Studio inside Sierra Acupuncture and Healing Arts: 512 N. Division St (5:30pm-6:30; suggested donation $12; This class offers elements of challenge for the next level yogi, as well as modifications for the beginner leaving the student with a sense of peace and serenity)
• — Dharma Zephyr Sangah Sitting Group at Unity of the Sierra, 1933 California Street, off Fairview (Beginners Mind 5:30pm-6:30pm; Sitting quietly in meditation 6:45pm-8:15pm; no charge, donations always appreciated)       
• — Live Music with Hans Eberbach in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm) 
• — Tabletop Game Night at Carson Cigar Co. AKA the Cigar Bar (7pm-9pm; drink specials for players; games rotate weekly)
• — Karaoke with J and M Productions at the Fox Brewpub (8pm-close; all ages; drink specials)

       
         
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 Monday, 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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