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Sunday, Jan. 29: Things to do around Carson City

Music is good for the soul and the Capital City Community Band is just what the doctor ordered. Grab the kids and head to the First Presbyterian Church for a free concert. Get in a bike ride before the wet weather returns: Muscle Powered leaves from Fremont Elementary School at 9 a.m. and also sponsors weekly hikes throughout town. If you’re interested in joining them, their potluck membership meeting this afternoon at the Brewery Arts Center is the perfect time to fill out a membership card.

SUNDAY:

  • Encore Performing Arts Dance Competition in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Community Center (8am-11am)
  • Muscle Powered Weekly Bike Ride - Meet in the south parking lot of Fremont Elementary School, next to the Linear Ditch Trail (meet at 9am; 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; 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; email Shane: shane@shanetrotter.net with any questions)
  • 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 only; beginners are welcome; Bring your mind, body, and mat; a limited number of extra mats will be available)
  • New Year’s Art Show and ’Road to the Future’ Exhibit in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
  • Kids Eat Free at the (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
  • 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)
  • The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation (FCCPR) hosts an Open House for the historic Wungnema House on the east end of Mills Park - The building is accessible by the Park entrance on Saliman Road, opposite the high school (2pm-5pm; Free)
  • Muscle Powered Annual Membership Meeting and Pot Luck at the Brewery Arts (2pm-5pm; Bring your favorite dish and your own table service. BYOB, or water, sodas, and coffee provided; join or renew membership at the meeting)
  • Annual ’Help The Band Play On’ Capital City Community Band Concert at the First Presbyterian Church: corner of King and Division Streets (3pm; free concert, but donations for the band greatly appreciated)
  • Live Music with Tyler Stafford in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)

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.

As always, Carson Now welcomes reader contributions to our website. Go HERE to submit an event, photo, or item of interest.

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