Veterans Day, holiday fairs, performances and more: Events happening in Carson City and beyond this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:34pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Nov 12 2023 .
November 10, 2023 (All day)
November 11, 2023 (All day)
November 12, 2023 (All day)
Hello Carson City! Let's take a look to see what the weekend has in store for us.
- All weekend long
Veterans Day parades, events and observances in Carson City surrounding counties
This week there are a number of ways you can honor our local veterans and active military members, with several events planned throughout the region. Take a look to find all the parades, ceremonies, free admission and more happening this week and into the weekend.
Weekend Yoga Retreat in Carson City
Happening Friday through Sunday at Ascent Physical Therapy.
Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company's production of 'Mary Poppins' this weekend
Don’t miss Disney’s high-flying, supercalifragilistic adventure with everyone's favorite nanny this November! Western Nevada Musical Theatre Company’s production of “Mary Poppins” will captivate and entertain audiences.
- Friday
Carson City
Brush up your resume: Career development events happening Fridays in November
Meet with an employment specialist to get help with your resume, job matching, and enhance your career Fridays through November.
Bill Wharton Entertains Guests at Bella Vita Bistro
Bella Vita Bistro will be featuring Bill Wharton live and in person on Friday, November 10th. Come on out and be served a delectable dinner and a delicious cocktail/mocktail, by a dynamic staff, while listening to this distinguished songbird.
- Saturday
Carson City
The event is located inside the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall at 601 Clear Creek Rd. across from Costco, and this year over 45 vendors will be on site so you can find the perfect unique gifts for your loved ones this holiday season.
Holiday Open House at Greenhouse Garden Center
Please join us for our 2023 Holiday Open House at Greenhouse Garden Center Saturday and Sunday, November 11th and 12th.
St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Carson City hosts annual Holiday Bazaar this Saturday
For years, St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Carson City has kicked off the season with their Annual Holiday Bazaar. 2023 Is no exception.
Diabetes Health Fair at happening Nov. 11 at Carson Tahoe Health
Carson Tahoe Health is taking a proactive stance on diabetes awareness throughout the month of November, with a key highlight being the much-anticipated Diabetes Health Fair scheduled for Nov. 11, 20223, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.
Diwali Festival of Lights happening this Saturday at Flavors of India in Carson City
Flavors of India in Carson City will hold Diwali (Festival of Lights) Saturday, Nov. 11 featuring music, dance, games, free henna tattoo, face painting, food, fashion show with Indian outfits.
Carson City Classic Cinema presents 'Memphis Belle' (1990)
The Carson City Cinema Club presents “Memphis Belle” (1990) on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 West King Street-the old Catholic church. Veterans can enjoy free admission. Join us for special events prior to viewing this show.
Douglas County
Ever wonder what it would be like being a female in the heavily male-dominated world of firefighting? Come and find out from Clare Frank who served as the State of California’s first and only female Chief of Fire Protection.
Clare Frank, who now lives in Genoa, will tell us her story and read a few excerpts from her book: Burnt: A Memoir Of Fighting Fire to the University Women's Club, Nov. 11, 2023, starting at 1:30 pm at the Carson Valley Methodist Church, Education Room, 1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville.
Contact: Claire Koeper to reserve your seat claire.koeper@att.net, 408-313-5079. Eight seats remained available as of Thursday evening.
- Sunday
Carson City
Carson City Sheriff’s Office Youth Cadet to host Nov. 12 pancake breakfast fundraiser
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Youth Cadet program is hosting the 3rd annual pancake breakfast fundraiser. This event will take place Sunday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m. to noon at the Sheriff’s Office Ormsby Room, 911 East Musser Street in Carson City. All proceeds will go to the Cadet program to pay for equipment, uniforms and competitions.
Multiple holiday performances by Carson City Symphony's Youth Chorus begin Sunday
The Symphony Youth Chorus, a tuition-free educational program of the Carson City Symphony Association, is open to children ages 4 to 12 and performs several times a year. Directed by Michelle Powers, the Chorus will present holiday performances in Carson City this year.
Pop-up sale and benefit Sunday in Carson City to support Brewery Arts Center Pottery Program
Join the Brewery Arts Center pottery team for some early local holiday shopping Sunday while helping to support a worthy program. A pottery student "Pop-Up Sale and Benefit" will be held to support the Brewery Arts Center Pottery Program.
The sale will be from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, at the BAC Pottery Studio - 449 W. King Street, Carson City. A percentage of student sales will go back to the studio in addition to a raffle of student donated pottery.
The rising costs of supplies have made us cut back on some favorite glazes, organizers said. The sale will help return some of those lost glazes. In addition to great pottery, there will be wheel throwing demonstrations at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
- Holiday Drives
Dayton Urgent Care Thanksgiving food drive happening now
The Dayton Urgent Care is holding its annual Thanksgiving food drive for families in the community.
Max Casino to host annual Food Drive through December 22
Max Casino has officially kicked off its annual holiday food drive benefiting local charities throughout Carson City. Those who want to get involved can donate non-perishable and non-expired food items at Max Casino located conveniently in Downtown Carson City through December 22.
Winter coat and sweatshirt drive underway for Carson City students in need through Nov. 17
As the winter season approaches, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is in need of new youth coats (boys & girls – all sizes) and new teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets (all sizes) for the winter season. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months.
- Ongoing
Brush up your resume: Career development events happening Fridays in November
Meet with an employment specialist to get help with your resume, job matching, and enhance your career Fridays through November with EmployNV Career Hub.
Learn Dayton’s best kept historical secrets at the Dayton Museum
Do you want to know the historic town of Dayton’s best kept secrets? Dayton Museum opened for the season on March 4 at the town’s 1865 schoolhouse at 135 Shady Lane. The museum promotes the discovery of the culture, the tools used by the pioneers, their lifestyles and names of many who settled in Dayton 174 years ago. Ask about the Genealogy research and names saved on our computers. The museum contains displays of Nevada’s earliest history.
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center returns
Sunday Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center. The renovations to the Carson City Senior Center are finally wrapping up. Sunday BINGO will be returning, on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month.
CCAI presents Graphics Extraordinaire 2023 through November
Creativity and talent abound in the Capital City Arts Initiative’s "Graphics Extraordinaire 2023" exhibition that presents graphic design work by eight Western Nevada College students.
The Highland Maya of Guatemala through Nov. 7
In his Nevada Neighbors talk, artist Michael Plyler gives viewers a close-up look into his decades of photographing the Highland people of Guatemala, making sixteen trips there between 1982 and 2018 that totaled almost two years in the country.
Connections storytelling group host weekly meetings at Comma Coffee, Brewery Arts Center
Connections gatherings are currently hosted every Saturday at Comma Coffee, 312 S Carson St, Carson City, from 10:30 am until noon, and the third Thursday of every month from 5 to 6:15 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W King St, Carson City.
Winter coat and sweatshirt drive underway for Carson City students in need through Nov. 17
As the winter season approaches, Carson City School District’s McKinney-Vento Students in Transition program is in need of new youth coats (boys & girls – all sizes) and new teen/junior sweatshirts and jackets (all sizes) for the winter season. The community-driven initiative aims at ensuring all students have access to warm clothing during the cold months.
Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday through Dec. 28
Free Line Dancing at the Odeon Saloon - Old Town Dayton Every Thursday
James Gayles’ watercolor portraits aren’t just real, they seem to tell a story. The Capital City Arts Initiative’s exhibition, "Windows to the Soul", presents James Gayles’ watercolor paintings at the Courthouse Gallery from Oct. 4, 2023 through Jan. 25, 2024.
As a salute to the creativity of the Great Basin Native Artists, the Capital City Arts Initiative is excited to present "It Started with Willows", an assemblage of working baskets and contemporary art.
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