I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 27 – 28

The kids deserve some fun for surviving their first week back at school, and Carson City delivers. The first annual Northern Nevada Family Fun Day takes over Mills Park with music, a kids zone, activities, food, raffles, and much more. Check out the Bowling Blast Off at Carson Lanes for a Car Show, bowling specials, and fun. Once the sun sets, Washoe Lake State Park offers a basic astronomy lesson and some celestial viewing. Keep reading: there’s something for everyone this weekend.

SATURDAY:

• Soroptimist ‘Stroke to Help’ Golf Tournament at Silver Oak Golf Course (7am Check-in and breakfast, 8am shotgun start; 4-person California Scramble; $100 per person includes continental breakfast and barbecue lunch, raffle, prizes, on-course contests, and more)
• Muscle Powered One Hour Trash Mob: East side of the Carson River, south of Lloyd’s Bridge- meet on the east side of the Carson River off of Sierra Vista Lane (8am-9am; Gloves, trash bags, and trash pickers will be provided; please dress for the weather)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Vilma Weneck and Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, live music, local vendors, bowl painting with Empty Bowls, and more)

Many hands make light work. Join the members of Muscle Powered during their flash ‘Trash Mob’ at 8 a.m. Just one hour can make a big difference when it comes to keeping our trails clean. Heritage Park in Gardnerville is looking for volunteers to help with irrigation and clean-up today.

• Garden Workday at Heritage Park Gardens, Gardnerville (9am-12pm; volunteers needed to help with cleanup and irrigation)
• Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation (W.A.R.F.) Yard Sale for pets and their people at 3831 Southpointe Dr. -behind JC Penneys area, turn off Silver Sage onto either Summerfield or Horizon (9am-4pmish; Pet supplies and animal related items for their humans are available)
• Shootout for the Future 2 at the Carson City Gun Range: 4000 Flint Rd (9am-12pm; Tickets $5-$10 depending on activity; raffle tickets available; fundraiser for Carson City Gun Range Improvements; bring eye and ear protection; under 18 must be accompanied by adult)
• Virginia City Ferrari Hill Climb (9am-5pm)

Love music? Head up to Silver City for their monthly jam session at the Schoolhouse Community Center. If you love fast cars even more, then check out the annual Virginia City Ferrari Hill Climb that races along the Truck Route.

• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• Business Expo at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
• Photography and Regular Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• 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 locals get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALS at www.vtrailway.com )
• Auditions for Wild Horse Children’s Theater’s ‘Elf, Jr: The Musical’ at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (10am-1pm; Tuition $100, open to kids 5-18; MUST HAVE APPOINTMENT, 775-887-0438 or email pat@wildhorsetheater.com to schedule)
• Reno Aloha Festival at Wingfield Park, Downtown Reno (10am-6pm; free)
• Annual Bowling Blast Off at Carson Lanes (10am-9pm; $1 Bowling, $1 Food/Drink Items, activities; 10am-6pm outside water slides, Car Show, DJ Music)
• Northern Nevada Family Fun Day at Mills Park (11am-9pm; Blood drive, kids activities, vendors, giveaways, raffles, workshops, live music and much more; fundraiser for Faith Hope Love of Northern Nevada)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Buffalo Bill's Wild West Exhibition at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (gates 11am, 12pm-3pm; $10, advance purchase suggested, tickets available at Battle Born Wine in Gardnerville or 88 Cups and More in Minden)
• Grand Re-opening at Dick Campagni Ford: 3660 S. Carson St. (1pm-4pm; free food/drinks, live music, giveaways, and raffles)

Congratulations to Dick Campagni’s Ford. Giveaways, music and more accompany their Grand Re-opening Celebration today.

• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1:30pm-4:30pm; August Special: $18 per painter)
• Free Good Grades Back to School Seminar at Carson ATA Martial Arts: 3242 Research Way (2pm-3pm; register at bit.ly/GoodGradesNL )
• Silver City Arts Group Monthly Acoustic Jam at the Silver City School House/Community Center: 175 High St., Silver City (3pm-5pm; Bring your instruments and/or your singing voice)
• Toast of the Canyon Wine Tasting Train -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Arrive at 4:30pm, Steam train leaves the Depot at 5pm and returns around 6pm; $25)
• Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• Live Music with Blue: The Biggest Little Ukulele Ensemble In Nevada at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-8pm)
• CANFEST at the Peppermill Casino, Reno (6pm-11pm; $50 at the door)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)

Swing into the night with the High Sierra Swing Dance Club. Their monthly dance is in the BAC Black Box Theater. Grab your cowboy boots for a free concert at Carson Valley Inn to celebrate their 32nd Birthday.

• High Sierra Swing Dance Club Monthly Dance with DJ Mike Rich in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (Intermediate West Coast Swing lesson taught by Angie Bryan 6:30pm-7:30pm $10; Dance 7:30pm-10pm $10)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; August special $40 includes unlimited drinks with each signup)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; August Special: $18 per painter)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• CVI’s 32nd Birthday Celebration with The Davisson Brothers at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (7pm; free)
• "Solar System Formation" by Dr. Tom Herring and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free)
• Live Music with the John Dawson Band at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Live Music with Escalade at the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Steppen Stonz at the Max Casino: formerly the Carson Station (8pm-12am)

A big birthday shout-out to Gina at Living the Good Life. Dress in your favorite decade and help her dance the night away with DJ Bobby G.

• Live Music with Just Us at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Basic Astronomy at Washoe Lake State Park- Meet at the Maze parking lot (8pm-9pm, please arrive 10 minutes early; park admission $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
• Gina’s Birthday Bash and Decades Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (9pm; enjoy the different decades of music starting from the 70s and every hour it changes; dress in your favorite decade)

Grab your cape, mask, and special side-kick and head to Tumbleweeds Gymnastics in Minden for their Superhero 5/10K. Hunt for underwater treasure at Sand Harbor with the High Desert Divers, all divers and snorkelers are invited. The Ferrari Hill Climb continues today in Virginia City if you feel the need for speed. Galaxy Theater brings another movie classic to the big screen today. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘The King and I’ 60th Anniversary Event plays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

SUNDAY:

• Flip for Fun, Superhero 5K Walk/Run and 10K Run at Tumbleweeds Gymnastics: 2231 Meridian Blvd Ste 2, Minden (same day registration 7am; race 8am; $30, kids under 12 free; prizes for runners and best costumes; Fullout Gymnastics Booster Club fundraiser)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring Vilma Weneck 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 City Ferrari Hill Climb (9am-5pm)
• 19th Annual Underwater Treasure Hunt at Sand Harbor State Park (9am; day of registration $50 with a T-shirt, $35 without – includes bbq lunch; open to divers and snorkelers, hosted by the High Desert Divers)
• Car Wash Fundraiser at Saint Teresa of Avila Catholic Church: 3000 N Lompa Ln (9am-4pm)
• Rummage Sale at the Canine Rehabilitation Center and Sanctuary: 555 Hwy 395 N, Washoe Valley – the old Cattleman’s Restaurant (9am-2pm; Housewares, appliances, books, collectables, dog items, art decor and more)
• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Train Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids 11 and under)
• Bethlehem Lutheran Church and School Annual Church Picnic at Bower’s Mansion, Washoe Valley (10am-4pm; church service at 10:30am followed by a picnic with food and fun for the whole family)
• 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 locals get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALS at www.vtrailway.com )
• Sunday Morning Authors: Kat Simmons ‘Kat's Daily Cups’ at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets)

Enjoy the morning with author Kat Simmons at the beautiful Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park. Come back in the evening for a fun concert on the lawn with Ten Dollar Pony.

• Church, BBQ and Concert at Mills Park (10:45am-1pm; sponsored by the Salvation Army; music by Blessed Love Gospel Reggae Band; free)
• Dutch Oven Dessert Cooking Demonstration at Mormon Station State Historic Park, Genoa (11am-1pm; free, all ages welcome)
• One-day Overflow Art Sale at East Fork Gallery: 1503 Hwy 395 N, Ste K, Gardnerville (11am-4pm)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10 buy-in, must be 21+)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-3pm; $35 Includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (1pm-3:30pm; August Special: $18 per painter)
• 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)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• Big Screen Classics: The King and I at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• 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 with Justin Lee at the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Twilight Concert Series: Ten Dollar Pony at the at Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (5:30pm gate opens, 6:30pm start; $5, under 16 free)
• Big Screen Classics: The King and I at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 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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