Sunday, Dec. 4: Things to do around Carson City

Don’t think that Sundays are just for rest, there is plenty to coax you out of your pajamas today. Take a trip with Santa at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Search for treasures and do your Christmas shopping at Fuji Park today, one of the multiple craft shows in town. Enjoy a free concert at the Community Center courtesy of the Capital City Community Band. Dayton is celebrating a small town Christmas tonight; bust out your best ugly sweater and join the fun. Keep reading and have a great day.

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; consists of two loops 10-15 miles long each, this will allow a rider to do 10-15 miles or 20-30 miles; ride pace will vary depending on rider level, but usually about 12-16 mph; email Shane shane@shanetrotter.net for questions; 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)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm)
• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 8am; 8:30am-11am, $8)
• Clear Creek Bowmen Holiday with a Hero 3-D Archery Shoot at the Centennial Park Archery Range (registration 9:30am, 10am start; $10; benefit for the Holiday with a Hero program)
• Carson Colony's Christmas Craft Fair in the gymnasium of Carson Colony: 2900 S. Curry St. (9am-5pm; Indian tacos and over 50 vendors)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• Community Yoga with Allison Reitz at Comma Coffee (9am-10am; $10 cash, first class only $5; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat -a limited number of extra mats will be available)
• Carson City Santa Train at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (Trains leave every half hour 10am-3pm; $5, children 3 and under who sit in an adult's lap are free; Refreshments, including hot cocoa, available for purchase; raffle)
• Cookie Decorating for kids at Genoa Coffee and Candy in Carson Lanes (10am-7pm; one free cookie for kids 10 and under)
• Holiday Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (Vendors 10am-5pm; Santa photos 10am-6pm)
• Christmas Shopping Extravaganza at Fuji Park (10am-6pm; handmade gifts, local businesses, local reps, jewelry, makeup, healthcare, home decor, and more)
• Pictures with Santa Claus at Billow’s Custom Embroidery and Screen Printing: 1894 E. Williams St, Ste 1 (10am-4pm; make reservations at 775-315-0632 or email santadennis2016@gmail.com; pets and walk-ins welcome)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, 6pm-9pm; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Kitten Christmas Party with the Carson Tahoe SPCA at PetsMart on Fairview (10am-1pm; adoptable kittens in the dog training area)
• Winter Craft Fair at Carson Lanes (11am- 4pm)
• Christmas Reception at the East Fork Gallery: 1503 Highway 395, Gardnerville (11am-4pm; refreshments, door prizes, meet the artists)

This season was made for kids. Whether it’s a trip to the ice rink, decorating cookies, or looking at all of the houses twinkling in the night, this time of year can be magical.

• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; lunch available; must be 21+)
• 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 )
• Easy 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)
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs the Buffalo Bills; 1:05pm; food/drink specials; supervised kids under 21 welcome)
• 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)
• ’Elf Jr. The Musical’ presented by Wild Horse Children’s Theater in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (2pm; $10, $5 kids)
• Holiday Shopping Soiree and Open House at Sierra Chef Culinary Center: 1516 Hwy 395 Ste D, Gardnerville (2pm-6pm; refreshments, bubbly, raffle prizes)
• ’Salute to Bob Hope’ Free Holiday and Patriotic Concert with the Capital City Community Band at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (3pm-5pm; free admission)
• A Small Town Christmas at Our Park in Dayton (5pm-8pm; Caroling, Hot Chocolate and Cookies, Tree Lighting, pictures with Santa, and Ugly Sweater Contest; bring a donation of non-perishable food items for a chance to be the official tree lighter)
• Nevada Christmas: music and light display at 1176 Chaparral Ct., Minden – off Stephanie Way (5:30pm-10pm, no show if raining; donation drive for Austin’s House: food, money, gift certificates; please do NOT block or park in driveways)
• Candy Cane Lane: custom outdoor drive-thru Christmas light display at Carson Valley Inn, Minden (6pm-9pm; Accompanying music can be heard by tuning your car radio to 89.9 FM)
• Christmas Concert with Holly Starr at the Good Shepherd Wesleyan Church: 1505 Railroad Drive (doors 5:30pm, 6pm start; free)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)