I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 7 – 8

Time to get July off to a fun start. The downtown Wine Walk is a great way to spend the day exploring new shops, galleries, and restaurants. If you’re feeling competitive, head down to the Carson Mall for their watermelon and hot dog eating contests. The summer concerts at the Brewery Arts Center continue with a singer/songwriter showcase.

SATURDAY:

• — Sierra Chef Farmers Market at Genoa Town Park, on Nixon in Genoa (8am-1pm; An assortment of fresh produce, herbs, eggs and more, crafts, and local food items and specialties)
• — Dayton Pigs Desert Cleanup – Meet on Enterprise Way by Calvary Chapel Dayton Valley in Dayton (8am-10am; From there, we bounce down the dirt trails by the transfer station, on our way to the illegal dump site; Bring a truck/trailer, work gloves, and water - First aid kit, eye protection, dust mask, rake, and shovel recommended, and don't wear your favorite shoes; Trash cans, extra trash bags, and shovels are always welcome - If you bring an empty trailer and get it loaded, we'll cover the dump fees; Dayton Pigs is a community effort to rid our beautiful wild spaces of trash left behind from out-of-control illegal dumping)
• — Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• — Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm and last approximately 35 minutes – Fares are $4 for ages 12 and over; $2 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under - Motor car No. 401 was built by the Edwards Motor Car Co. of Sanford, NC and put into service October 1926 by the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad of Ajo, AZ. The motor car operated regularly until December 31, 1947)
• — Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm breakfast and unlimited bowling; $13, $8 for kids 8 and younger)
• — Dayton Farmers Market at Community Roots and Shoots: 60 2nd Ave - across from Pizza Factory, Dayton (9am-1pm; able to accept WIC, SNAP, USDA Senior Citizen Coupons, cash, etc)
• — Monthly meeting of F.E.A.T. (Families for Effective Autism Treatment) in the back room at Comma Coffee (NEW TIME: 9:30am-11am; F.E.A.T. or 'Families for Effective Autism Treatment' is a group of parents who formed an organization in the Carson Valley for support and advocacy to help families with children who have received the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder; open to anyone who loves someone with autism)
• — Round-trip Diesel Train Rides: leave from Carson City Virginia and Truckee Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; Adult $45, Child 3-16 $25, Seniors/Veterans $40; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ call 877-724-5007 for more info)
• — Arts Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Fourth St. (10am-4pm; A selection of the Gallery’s artists will be displaying their work, and some will be doing live demonstrations)
• — Car Wash Fundraiser in the Grocery Outlet Parking Lot (10am-3pm; $5 recommended donation; benefit for the Carson High School Robotics team, Cyber Mafia for 2019 FIRST Tech Challenge season expenses)
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm AND during the Levitt Amp Concerts 6pm-10pm)
• — Mind, Body, and Mimosas with Meghan at the Union: 302 N. Carson (10am; $12 suggested donation; Vinyasa Flow Style Yoga; Bring your mind, body, and mat; After class, we encourage you to join us for mimosas)
• — 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)
• — Ferris Speaker Series: “The Prison in Nevada History” with Glen Whorton of the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets, please; For 150 years, the Nevada State Prison played an important role in the state of Nevada, protecting its citizens, influencing its architecture, providing employment and amassing a list of historically significant events)

Carson Valley has a few fun options today. You can enjoy the return of their ‘Wine and Art on the Green’ in front of the Museum and Cultural Center and see what local artists are up to. Families might want to enjoy a movie at the Library: Tarzan plays at 2 p.m. and the popcorn is free.

• — Wine and Art on the Green on the front lawn of the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-4pm; featuring the art of many local and regional artists in many media; Enjoy a glass of wine at our no host wine bar and stroll about the grounds. Free museum admission; benefit for museum renovations)
• — Family Day at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (free museum admission 10am-3pm; 1pm-2pm Story Telling with Nancy Raven: “Every Family Has a Story to Tell” includes complimentary coffee and pie; The Young Chautauqua will perform)
• — Noon Music with CW at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (12pm-2pm; original swing and honky tonk songs)
• — History Talk: The California Trail Through Nevada at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (12:30pm; free, all ages; Join park staff for a history talk focused on the California Trail through Nevada. For many emigrants that braved the California Trail in the mid-1800’s, the segment through Nevada was the most hated and feared portion of the entire journey)
• — Rain or Shine: the Downtown Business Association's monthly Wine Walk: sign up at The Carson Nugget, Carson Jewelry and Loan, Touched By Angels, Purple Avocado, Cactus Jacks Casino, The Brewery Arts Center, or Comma Coffee (1pm-5pm, raffle at 5pm sharp in the Carson Nugget Alatte Coffee and Wine Bar; $15 includes an official wine walk glass or $10 with the official wine walk glass from a previous walk)
• — Wine Walk Special Events: Local researcher and author Nancy Raven at Morley’s Books; Art Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery
• — Retirement Party in honor of K-9 Officer Rex at the Nevada Humane Society: 549 Airport Rd (2pm-6pm; Rex has served at the Sheriff’s Office for six years on both patrol and narcotics taskforce. Recently, Rex was diagnosed with epilepsy which is the cause for his early retirement; demonstrations from the K-9 Unit, music, food trucks and animal adoptions)
• — Stars and Stripes at the Carson Mall (2pm-6pm; 3pm Contest sign ups start, 4pm Watermelon eating contest, hot dog eating contest; Games, food and activities)
• — Summer Saturday Family Movies series: Tarzan at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated G; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)
• — Bar BINGO at NV Ugly: 1433 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (2pm; free to play, win bar swag and drinks)
• — Live Music with Next Summer featuring Lee Bonner at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)

Athena McIntyre deserves to be on a stage. The local songstress is taking a break from touring to take part in the Levitt Amp Concert Series at the Brewery Arts Center. Always a great time, the free weekly concerts are a great way to celebrate community.

• — Free Outdoor Community Concert: Singer/songwriter double-header featuring Ian Moore and Athena McIntyre - part of the Levitt AMP Music Series on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (vendors/food trucks 6pm, NAA Art Gallery open 6pm-10pm, concert begins 7pm; Free; Bring your own chair or use one of ours; Food trucks and bars will be available; kids activities and a bounce house but parents must stay with their children at all times; Pets on leashes are welcomed)
• — Live Music with Tony Vee at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• — Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• — Live Music with VooDoo Dogz on the Washoe Camp Saloon outdoor stage: 3155 Eastlake Blvd, New Washoe City (7pm-10pm; drink specials, Tejaro Mexican Grill food truck)
• — 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)
• — Weekly Star Party with Telescope Viewing at the Western Nevada College Jack C. Davis Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave, off Murphy Drive (sundown-11pm; free to participate; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting)
• — Comedian Tommy Lama Savitt headlines at Carson Comedy inside the Carson Nugget (doors open 7:15pm, show starts 8pm; $15; purchase tickets at the Guest Services Desk; must be 21+)
• — Karaoke hosted by J and M Productions at the Spoke Bar and Grill: 3198 Hwy 50 E (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• — Live Music featuring Whiskey Maiden in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• — Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues Band at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• — Live Music with One Way Street at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8:30pm; no cover)
• — Live Music with Soul Kiss 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+)
• — DJ Dance Party at the Sage Lounge inside Battle Born Social: 318 N. Carson St. (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+; Live DJs, Electronic Dance Music)

Take it easy; after several crazy days of activity, things finally slow down a little. Join our local hiking and biking group, Muscle Powered, for an early morning ride to get your blood pumping and to see the city in summer bloom. Locals will want to take advantage of the Diesel Train headed to Virginia City. It’s the same route as the V&T Steam Engine, but not as pricey. Pack a picnic and head to Genoa Park. Once a month the town hosts a free community concert, but you’ll need your own chair.

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; ride consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; Riders usually split up into two groups (tortoises and hares) and each do 10-15 mile loops; 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)
• — Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Museum open 9am-4:30pm, admission for adults is $6, children under 18 are free; Motor Car Rides available from 10am-4pm and last approximately 35 minutes – Fares are $4 for ages 12 and over; $2 for museum members and ages 4-11, and free for ages 3 and under - Motor car No. 401 was built by the Edwards Motor Car Co. of Sanford, NC and put into service October 1926 by the Tucson, Cornelia & Gila Bend Railroad of Ajo, AZ. The motor car operated regularly until December 31, 1947)
• — Carson City BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (Weather and Track Conditions Permitting; sign-ups 9am-10am $10, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; must be USABMX member; one-day trial memberships and new rider kits available)
• — 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)
• — Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• — Round-trip Diesel Train Rides: leave from Carson City Virginia and Truckee Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; Adult $45, Child 3-16 $25, Seniors/Veterans $40; tickets limited, available online HERE: http://vtrailway.com/trains-routes/cc-vc/ call 877-724-5007 for more info)
• — Wine and Art on the Green on the front lawn of the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center: 1477 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (10am-4pm; featuring the art of many local and regional artists in many media; Enjoy a glass of wine at our no host wine bar and stroll about the grounds. Free museum admission; benefit for museum renovations)
• — Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• — Bookworm Yoga with Good Elephant in the Carson City Library Secret Garden (12pm-1pm; Join us for an hour of gentle yoga in the Secret Garden. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat, towel, and some water - limited mats available; those under 9 years old must be accompanied by someone 13+ at all times; part of the Summer Learning Challenge)
• — 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)
• — Tour the Grounds with a Ranger at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (1:30pm; free, all ages; Join a park ranger for a guided tour of the grounds of Mormon Station State Historic Park, and learn about the fascinating history of this four-acre parcel of land)
• — Flashback Cinema: Heaven Can Wait (1978) 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 Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5pm-8pm)
• — Concerts on the Green: Apothic at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free concert; bring a picnic and chairs/blanket; Blues, R&B and Americana, vocal and instrumental)
• — Live Music featuring Patrick Major in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• — Flashback Cinema: Heaven Can Wait (1978) 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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