I Love Carson City's Weekend Event Summary: January 24-25

First things first. I want to send a big shout out and good luck to all of our Carson kids that are competing at the Flips Invitational Gymnastics meet in Reno this weekend. For those of you who aren't the proud parents of tumblers, Carson City has plenty to keep you busy.

Get ready for some treasure hunting at the Flying Pig Flea Market on Saturday or at Arundel's Old Fashion Auction on Sunday; both held at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall. The ice rink is still open, but not for long, so head over to Arlington Square while you can. Carson High School's Drama Department's final performances of Arthur Miller's All My Sons are Saturday, so don't miss seeing these talented students. Listen to the Capital City Community Band on Sunday and help them raise funds to keep the music alive.

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. I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, keep my ear to the ground, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community. Some of it is family friendly, some is just for adults, but all of it is nearby. 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. 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.

SATURDAY:

• Flying Pig Flea Market at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall (8am-4pm; $2)
• Jazz Workshop for Middle and High School Students at Carson Middle School (9am-1pm; call 775-883-4154 for more info)
• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Donation Day for upcoming 4-H Fabric Sale at Fuji Park (10am-4pm; items sought: fabric; sewing notions; clean, useable household items; sewing notions; crafting items; sewing machines, etc.)
• Youth Theater Carson City Auditions for Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat at the Community Center (10am; open to all kids grade K-12, be prepared to sing one minute song)
• Open 4D Barrel Races at the Washoe Valley Ranch and Rockin LJ Arena: 3185 Lakeshore, Washoe Valley (WCBRA Sanctioned; $5 Time Only 10:30am - 11:30am; $45 Race 12pm; All fees included)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• STEM Lab and Science Room at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoptions (11am-4pm) and Dog Town Rescue Adoptions (11am-3pm) at the Petco on Topsy Lane (Dog Town adopters must be pre-approved. Go here for application)
• Project ASOCC Video Game Tournament at the Pizza Factory on Hwy 50 E (BYO Controller; sign-ups 12pm)
• Love on a Leash at the Carson City Library (1pm; ages 17 and younger)
• Carson High Drama Presents: All My Sons at Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (2pm; $10/$5 with High School ID))
• BLM’s ‘Draft Management Plan’ Public Meeting at Plaza Hotel (2pm-6pm)
• Chocolate High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Permaculture Meet-up at Nomads Garden Project: 50 Main St., Silver City (3pm; this month’s topic: Mulch)
• Casting Call for the Weather Channel’s Donner Party Documentary at Integrity Casting: 111 Washington St., Reno (3pm-6pm; call 775-322-1515 for info)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (5pm-9pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (sunset)
• Live Music with Corky Bennett at La Posada Real: 3205 Retail Dr. (6pm-9pm)
• Live Music with Jimmy Mallett and Jack Clifton at Bella Fiore Wines (6pm-9pm)
• CASA Volunteer Recognition Dinner at Gold Dust West (6pm-9pm; $50/ free for volunteers)
• High Sierra Swing Dance Club Monthly Dance at Brewery Arts Center Ballroom (free beginner lesson 6:30-7:30, sign up at Ballroom desk; Intermediate Lesson 6:30-7:30pm, $10; Dance 7:30-10pm)
• Bluegrass and Strings Series: Grassland Road at Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater (7pm; $15 at door)
• Carson High Drama Presents: All My Sons at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (7pm; $10/$5 with High School ID)
• Live Music at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm)
• Live Music with Halfway to Forever at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Live Music at the Carson Station (8pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Music Saturdays: Deep Fried Mojo at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)
• Live DJ at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St.
• Karaoke at Barcade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• DJ and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

SUNDAY:

• Arlington Square Ice Rink (Sessions 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2 p.m. - 5p.m., 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.; $7/$5 kids, $3 Skate Rental)
• Arundel Auction at Fuji Park Exhibition Hall (Preview 10am; Auction 11am-1pm)
• STEM Lab and Science Room at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada (11am-2pm; included with admission)
• Bingo Fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Program at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Dune Trek and Beach Stroll – meet at Equestrian Parking Lot (1pm; $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
• Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
• Jeff Wayne Concert at Sierra Place: 1111 W. College Parkway (2:30pm)
• Capital City Community Band Fundraising Concert at the First Presbyterian Church: King and Division St. (3pm)
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm)
• Dungeness Crab Feed at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden (seatings at 4:30pm AND 6:30pm; $50; Call 775-782-1333 for reservations and tickets)