Sunday, July 10: What's happening around Carson City

The weather may be cooler, but the chili is hot. Head to Glen Eagles for the final day of the Chili competition. Enjoy a picnic and a free concert in Genoa: the Sagebrush Rebellion performs at 5 p.m. If you’re dreaming of snow, then the lecture on legendary Tahoe winters might just get you through the day.

SUNDAY:

• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Pat Holub and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• 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; NV residents get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Sunday Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALSUNDAY at www.vtrailway.com )
• Reno Chalk Art Festival at the Atlantis Casino (10am-5pm; awards 5pm)
• Special Olympics Softball Practice at the lower fields at Centennial Park (10am-12pm)
• Sunday Morning Authors: Mark McLaughlin ‘Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra’ at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets)
• Vintage Motorcar Rides over the V and T Railroad –depart from the Virginia City Depot (30 minute train ride leaves 10:30am, 11:20am, 12:30pm, 1:20pm, 2:10pm, 3pm, 4pm; $20, $15 for kids 5-12; fundraiser for the Northeastern California and Northern Nevada Make-A-Wish)
• Annual High Sierra and Nevada Capitol Regional Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair to benefit Honor Flight Nevada at Glen Eagles Restaurant (11am-5pm)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)

Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus continues their summer concert series with TOCCATA BOPS at the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Sunridge. Head to Reno for the final day of the Reno Chalk Art Festival at the Atlantis.

• Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee)
• 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 )
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-4pm; sold out)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Final Performance: Wild Horse Children’s Theater presents Disney's Aladdin Jr. at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $12, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Concerts on the Green: the Sagebrush Rebellion at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free concert; bring picnic and chairs/blanket)
• Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus (TOCCATA) Presents TOCCATA BOPS at Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 3597 N. Sunridge Dr. (5pm; General admission $30 adults, $25 seniors, $5 students aged 19 to 23 with valid ID, and youth under 19 free)
• Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Live Music Jonathon “JB” Barton at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $30 per painter)

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.

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