I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 18-19

Thunderstorms are on the horizon, so seize the day and enjoy the sunshine while it’s here. Muscle Powered has organized a monthly trash mob to help keep our trails clean, join them at US Bank to help out. The Ghost Walk returns: meet behind the Firkin and Fox for some local haunted history. Teens will enjoy a ‘Night at the Library’ with pizza and games. And as always, the Nevada State Railroad Museum beckons: this week with rides on the Steam Train available.

SATURDAY:

• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5; Everyone Welcome)
• Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob: located at the south side of East College Parkway near the I-580 overpass where the multi-use path meets the sidewalk. Parking is available at US Bank/Dotty's Casino (8am-9am; Gloves, trash bags, and water will be available)
• Weekly Live Auction at Good Time Auctions: 3579 E Hwy 50, Suite 211 (Preview 8am-3pm; Live Indoor Auction 3pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Discounted passes for the Nevada State Fair Carnival for sale at the Carson Visitor Bureau: 716 N. Carson St. ($20 for an all-day ride pass; available until July 29; $30 at the fair)
• Third and Curry Farmers Market; Live Music (8:30am to 1pm)
• Empty Bowls Bowl Making at the Third and Curry Farmers Market by the Bounce House (8:30am until supplies run out or 1pm)
• Flea-Market at Silver State Charter School on Mallory Way (9am-5pm)
• 3rd Annual Comstock Classics Car Show at Miner’s Park, Virginia City (registration 9am-12pm; awards 2pm; $20)
• In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic: First Baptist Church: 1750 Mountain St. (check in 9am-12pm; first come, first served; Doctors, Nurses, Physical Therapists, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Counseling, X-Rays. Family Practice, Pediatrics and multiple specialty doctors available; They do not prescribe narcotics, or provide disability or legal evaluations)

Happy birthday to the Wheel House! Enjoy music, demos, giveaways and more at their Anniversary party on Sunday. And many happy returns to the Purple Avocado: here’s to another 14 years as a downtown favorite. For more fun shopping, check out the flea market at Silver State Charter School on Mallory. A weekly live auction can be found at Good Time Auctions on Highway 50 East. The Farmers Market is an excellent place for yummy produce and locally made goods. Carson Mall is hosting a huge sale this weekend, you’ll find a deal on everything up to, and maybe including, the kitchen sink.

• Flea Market and Fabric Sale at the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Old Dayton Valley Rd., Dayton (9am-2pm)
• Muscle Powered Bike Ride: meet by the Muscle Powered bike rack in front of the Community Pool at 841 N. Roop St. (9:40am-11:40am; must wear helmets and closed toed shoes; riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Annual Toiletries Drive for the Northern Nevada Dream Center: drop off travel sized toiletries at either Carson City Walmart (10am-4pm)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Ride: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am and Depart Virginia City Depot at 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32)
• Arts and Traditions of the American West Series: Bed Turning with Carson Valley Quilt Guild at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (10am, free)
• Exhibit Opening and Reception: Fine Art Collections of Silver City Residents at the Schoolhouse/Community Center: 385 High St. in Silver City (10am-3pm; live music and hors d'oeuvres; free)
• Carson City Pop Warner Football and Cheer Sign-ups at the North Carson Walmart (10am-2pm)
• 14th Anniversary Celebration at the Purple Avocado (10am-5:30pm)
• ‘Garage Sale’ at the Carson Mall (11am-5pm)
• Burger Burn at Carson City Harley Davidson: 2900 Research Way (11am-2pm)

Hungry? Grab a burger at Harley Davidson’s monthly burger burn. Pancakes are on the menu at the Carson City Airport as a benefit for the Young Eagles Project sponsored by the Experimental Aviation Association. Grab some ice cream and enjoy a performance by the Capital City Community Band at the First Presbyterian Church.

• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-6pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
• Relay for Life at Douglas County Community Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (12pm-12am)
• Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar Tasting and Pairing Luncheon at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (12pm-1:30pm; $20; RSVP 775-473-1790)
• Love on a Leash: read to a therapy dog and receive a free book at the Carson City Library (1pm-2pm)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Ice Cream Social and music by the Capital City Community Band at the First Presbyterian Church: 306 W. Musser St. (5pm)
• Live Music with Dean Brownell and Blue Fingers Acoustic Project at Genoa Lakes Golf Course Grille (5pm-8pm)
• Hollywood Gala: Carson City Classic Cinema Club’s First Anniversary honoring the 1929 Academy Awards at Gold Dust West (6pm cocktails; 7pm dinner and presentations; costume contest for best 1920s fashion and best classic celebrity; $35)
• Live Music with Richard Morris at the Bistro at Tahoe Ridge Winery (6pm; Reservations recommended)
• Live Music with Russell Ketenjian at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm-8pm; no cover)
• Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry – Meet at Third and Curry St., behind Firkin and Fox (6:30pm-8pm; $20 day of tour; please arrive 15 minutes early)
• Proscenium Players Present ‘Murder in an English Manor’ in the Maize Harris Jesse Black Box Theater in the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; $15 at the door)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (7pm-10:30pm)
• Genoa Historic Ghost Tour: leave from the Genoa Bar (7pm-9pm; $20, adults only)
• Live Music with Highway 42 at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Live Music with Dave Leather in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (7pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit)

Have some adult fun tonight. Dress to the nines for the Classic Cinema Club’s Hollywood Gala. Live music with the Trippin King Snakes hits Carson Cigar Bar. Tahoe Ridge Winery has live music with Ridge Morris. Denim and Diamonds is the theme at Living the Good Life. Sing your heart out at Westside Pour House’s Karaoke night. All ages are welcome at the A to Zen Zen Den as Dave Leather sings the blues.

• Carson Valley Community Theatre presents: The Marvelous Wonderettes at the CVIC Hall: 1572 Highway 395, Minden (7:30pm; $20)
• ‘Night at the Library’ at the Carson City Library (8pm-11pm; ages 13-17 only; games, pizza, and more)
• Live Music with Whitehats the at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• Comedians: Ngaio Bealum and Andrew Holmgren at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (pm; $9; 18 and older)
• Music Saturdays: Trippin King Snakes at Carson Cigar Co. (9pm-12am)
• Denim and Diamonds Theme Night with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

Sunday funday for families! Start the day at the Elks Club; the WNC Student Veteran Club is hosting a pancake breakfast and kids activities. Hit up the Nevada State Railroad Museum for rides on the Steam Train. Mills Park has a much smaller train to ride and plenty of room to run, play, and picnic. Watch the kittens play at Petsmart: SPCA is hosting a kitten party for adoptable pets. A concert with the Mark Sexton Band at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch is a great way to end the weekend.

SUNDAY:

• Pancake Breakfast and Kids’ Games hosted by Western Nevada College’s Student Veterans Club at the Elks Club: 515 N. Nevada St. (8am-12pm; $5, $3 kids)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Discounted passes for the Nevada State Fair Carnival for sale at the Carson Visitor Bureau: 716 N. Carson St. ($20 for an all-day ride pass; available until July 29; $30 at the fair)
• Golf Special at Empire Ranch Golf Course ($35 for 18 holes, cart, and $5 restaurant credit)
• Carson City BMX Warnicke Scholarship Race at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex (Signups 9am-10am; $20)
• Flea-Market at Silver State Charter School on Mallory Way (9am-5pm)
• 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)
• 5th Annual Corvette Club Show and Shine at Michael Hohl: 3700 S. Carson St. (10am-2pm)
• Virginia and Truckee #25 Steam Engine Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $8, $4 kids 11 and under)
• Special Olympics Softball Practice at Centennial Park: Field 3, first field on the left (10am-12pm)
• First Anniversary Party at the Wheelhouse: 291 Rhodes (11am-4pm; food, demos, music, giveaways, and more)
• ‘Garage Sale’ at the Carson Mall (11am-5pm)
• SPCA Kitten Party in the training area of PetSmart (11am-2pm)
• Carson and Mills Park Railroad Rides in Mills Park (12pm-5pm; $2 or $5 for 3)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Barony of FalDare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Group at Mills Park on Seely Loop (1pm-5pm; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)

Break a leg to the Carson Valley Community Theater during their opening weekend of ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’ at the CVIC Hall in Gardnerville. Don’t miss the final weekend of ‘Murder at an English Manor.’ The Proscenium Players are a Brewery Arts Center favorite!

• Proscenium Players Present ‘Murder in an English Manor’ in the Maize Harris Jesse Black Box Theater in the Brewery Arts Center (2pm; $15 at the door)
• Carson Valley Community Theatre presents: The Marvelous Wonderettes at the CVIC Hall: 1572 Highway 395, Minden (2pm; $20)
• Teapot Exhibit at the Forman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St (2pm-4pm; free admission)
• PoP Up Story time at the Carson City Library (2pm-2:20pm)
• Pool Tournament at Tommy’s Neighborhood Bar (2pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Summer Sunday Concert Series: The Mark Sexton Band, opened by Guitarist and singer Tynan Phillips at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (opens 5:30pm; headliner 6:30pm; $10, kids 16 and younger free)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)

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. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.