I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Feb. 11 - 12

If everything goes as planned, the sun will finally make an appearance. That’s good news for those running in the Carson High Safe and Sober 5K or in Ascent Runs’ Love Can Be Cold 5/10K at Prison Hill. If you’d rather avoid the mud, check out the Champagne and Jewelry Show inside the bigger better Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery. Chocolate lovers should head to the Plaza Hotel for the annual AAUW Feast of Chocolate. Keep reading and have a great weekend.

SATURDAY:

• Free Youth Basketball Handling Clinic at the MAC: 1870 Russell Way (7:30am-8:30am; open to all youth aged 6-18; sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club)
• EAA Sierra Chapter #403 Young Eagle Flights at the Carson City Airport (Weather Permitting; FREE; registration 8am at the Airport Terminal Building, orientation 8:30am – do NOT be late; open to ages 8-17; First-time Registration Forms are available at the event; The EAA Young Eagles program was launched in 1992 to give interested young people, ages 8 – 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge)
• Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• Love Can Be Cold 5 or 10K: Eighth Annual Be Bold, Run in the Cold Winter Trail Series presented by Ascent Runs - Prison Hill Recreation Area: begin/end at the east end of Snyder Ave; look for blue truck and pop-ups (race begins 9am; registration $25, students $15 - cash or card only; All runners, whether pre-registered or not, must check in race morning; Walkers are welcome)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• Seventh Annual Carson High Safe Grad 5k Run/Walk at the Carson High School Track (check in 9am, race 10am-12:30pm; same day registration begins at 8:30am, $35, $25 for those 18 and younger; raffle tickets available - $5 each or 5 for $20)
• New Year’s Art Show and ’Road to the Future’ Exhibit in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Free Valentine Cookie Decorating at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (10am-7:30pm)
• Valentine Gift Show and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)

Does your kid want to be a pilot or just have a fascination with planes? The Young Eagle Flights sponsored by the Experimental Aircraft Association will give them the opportunity to fly in a plane and learn more about what happens in a cockpit.

• Sweetheart Golf Tournament at the Carson Valley Golf Course: 1027 Riverview Dr, Gardnerville (Shotgun start 10am; $40 includes green fee, cart, soup)
• Auditions for Youth Theater Carson City’s Production of ‘Into the Woods Jr’ in the Carson City Community Center Gym (10am-1pm; open to all kids grades K-12; Auditioners should prepare a one-minute song)
• Family Story time and Craft at the Carson City Library (10:15am-11:45am; MUST REGISTER online HERE; Each family will receive a free library bag and free book. Each child that is registered will get to participate in an art or science activity)
• Sixth Annual Champagne and Jewelry Show at Artsy Fartsy Art Gallery: 405 N. Nevada St. (10:30am-5pm; All jewelry is one-of-a-kind and signed by the artists)
• Saturday Cinema: ‘Chocolat’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (10:30am; Free coffee and treats will be provided; Rated PG-13, this movie is geared toward teens and adults)
• ’Devil Made Me Do It’ Saloon Crawl in Virginia City - begin at the Bucket of Blood Saloon (11am-5pm; $25, $10 for designated drivers)
• Fundraiser for LBL Equine Rescue at Espolon Bar and Grill in Moundhouse (11am-11pm; mention the fundraiser and 20% of your meal ticket, excluding tax, will be donated)
• Furry Speed Dating at the Nevada Humane Society Shelter: 549 Airport Road (11am-2pm; All adult cats over the age of five are free; other adult cats under the age of five are $25. Adult dogs are $50, excluding specially priced dogs; All cats and dogs are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)

Looking for love in all the wrong places? Try your luck at the Nevada Humane Society. A Furry Speed Dating Event will have you in puppy love in no time. Dog Town Rescue has some lovable pooches for you to meet at PetSmart.

• Dog Town Rescue Valentine’s Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered/vaccinated/microchipped and available for a $150 adoption donation)
• Seniors 55+, Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon Spa Wellness: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required)
• Puppy Love Event at PetSmart (12pm-3pm; demos, giveaways, and create your own Valentine’s Day paw print keepsake, while supplies last)
• Carson City Vagina Monologues at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (Doors and Silent Auction at 1pm, Show at 2pm; $20 at the door)
• AAUW’s 18th Annual Feast of Chocolate in the Plaza Conference Center: 211 E Ninth St., behind the Plaza Hotel (1pm-3pm; $20 at the door; raffle and silent auction; Proceeds benefit local scholarships and AAUW fellowships)
• Make and Take Valentines at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm-3pm; craft supplies will be provided; open to pre-school and school-aged children)
• Beer Tasting with Drake's Brewing Co. at Cowboys Liquors: 444 E William St (2pm-4pm)
• Carson SYFL Football and Cheer Registration at the Round Table Pizza on Retail Dr. (2pm-4pm)
• Artist Spotlight and Reception: clay artist, Robin Clark in the Artisan Shoppe at the Brewery Arts Center (4pm-8pm)
• Date Night at Comma Coffee (begins 5pm; special menu, music, soft lighting, candlelight)

There are plenty of ways to enjoy an early Valentine’s Day. Try date night at Comma Coffee or the Sweetheart Ball at Slot World. Genoa Candy and Coffee inside Carson Lanes will let you decorate a cookie for free: try not to eat it before you give it to the one you love.

• Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Valentine’s Celebration featuring the Colin Ross Jazz Quartet at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (doors 5:30pm, music at 6:30pm; $37.50 single/$70 per couple; French Champagne, Roses, Chocolates, Gourmet Appetizers, No Host Bar)
• Carson City Vagina Monologues at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (Doors and Silent Auction at 6pm, Show at 7pm; $20 at the door)
• Full Moon Hike at Washoe Lake State Park - Meet at the Maze parking lot, first parking lot on the right after the fee booth (6pm-7:30pm; Reservations are required (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net ; wear warm clothing and good shoes for this moderate hike 1.7 mile hike to the gazebo on the Deadman’s Creek Trail; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (6pm-10pm; $10-$14; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wine Bar (6pm-9pm)
• Lecture: TBA and Weekly Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (6pm-10:30pm; lecture at 6:30pm, limited seating; free, star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset; Weather permitting, no viewing if it is snowing and/or there is snow on the roads)
• Celtic Music Series: Fortunate Strangers in the Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theater (7pm; $20 at the door)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Live Music with Hindsight at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Sweethearts Ball at SlotWorld Casino (7pm-11pm)
• Dance Club Night with DJ R Styles at the Eleventh Frame Winners Lounge, Carson Lanes (7pm-11pm; must be 21+, drink specials)

Treat your sweetheart to some great music tonight. Tripping King Snakes take the stage at Living the Good Life. It’s a Celtic celebration at the Brewery Arts Center with Fortunate Strangers. Take a spin on the dance floor with Rosebud’s Dance Band at the CVIC Hall in Gardnerville.

• Fourth Annual Valentine’s Dance with music by Rosebud’s Dance Band at the CVIC Hall: 1411 Hwy 395, Gardnerville (doors 7pm, dancing 7:30pm-10pm; $10, ages 14-20 $5, 13 and younger free; Dessert Bar and No-Host bar)
• Live Music with Mo’z Motley Blues at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (8pm)
• Live Acoustic Music with Jonathan Rolling at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S Carson (8pm; featuring music from his debut EP ‘Lines’)
• Live Music with Musicole at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Vegas Road Show in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Karaoke at the Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke with J and M Productions at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• Naughty Or Nice XXXtravaganza with Live Music by Tin Splendor at Whiskey Tavern: 3481 Hwy 50 East (8pm-late; Beer Pong, Spin the bottle, Kinky Drink Specials, A Kissing Booth, Best Dressed Contest, Lots of Prizes, and Tons of fun)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (9pm; no cover, 21+)

You are running out of time if you still need a gift for Valentine’s Day. The Carson Mall is home to some great little stores and this weekend is hosting a Craft Fair, as well. If your darling is a classic movie lover, nothing is more romantic than ‘An Affair to Remember.’ You’ll find it on the big screen at the Galaxy Theater at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. The Carson Victory Rollers take to the rink in their annual ‘My Bloody Valentine Scrimmage.’ Cheer on the ladies of roller derby and help raise money for the Carson Tahoe Health Foundation.

SUNDAY:

• Great Basin Native Artists Exhibit at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-6pm; featuring art by Ben Aleck, Topaz Jones, Jack Malotte, Melissa Melero-Moose, Topah Spoonhunter)
• 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)
• SweetHeart Doubles Tournament at Carson Lanes (same day registration 9:30am, 10am tournament start; $40 per couple)
• New Year’s Art Show and ’Road to the Future’ Exhibit in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Free Valentine Cookie Decorating at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (10am-7:30pm)
• Valentine Gift Show and Craft Fair at the Carson Mall (10am-5pm)
• Breaking Hearts Trap Shoot for first time women and youth shooters at the Capitol City Gun Club: 3590 Arrowhead (10am-2pm; New first time shooters will receive: 1 FREE round of targets, gun use, and ammo; Additional rounds at member price; vendor demos and freebies; lunch available for purchase)

If you’re in puppy love, today is a great day to check out the new Dog Sports America on Fairview. Bring your furry friend for some fun and games while they raise money for the Cold Nose Rescue and Sanctuary.

• Doggy Fun Day at Dog Sports America: 3905 Fairview (11am-3pm; Free; Your leashed dog is welcome and encouraged; rally, agility, barn hunt, nosework, and flyball demos and the opportunity for mini lessons with your dog; raffles every ½ hour to benefit the Cold Nose Rescue and Sanctuary)
• Kids Eat Free at the (Firkin and) Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11:30am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, extra packs $5, Special games $1 each; 50/50 raffle and door prizes; lunch available; must be 21+)
• Family Day at A to Zen: 1803 N. Carson St. (1pm-4pm; live music, art, stories, legos, and more)
• 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: An Affair To Remember 60th Anniversary at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $12.50)
• Valentine’s Tea at Two at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (2pm; $5 includes loose leaf tea by Tea By the Vine served in beautiful tea cups from fanciful tea pots and a scone)
• Story Time at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (2pm)
• My Bloody Valentine Charity Scrimmage with the Carson Victory Rollers in the Community Center Gymnasium (Doors open 4:30pm; Juniors 5pm; Adults 6:30pm; admission is $5; benefit for the Carson Tahoe Health Foundation)
• Live Music with Cliff Porter and Dave Berry of Jelly Bread in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• Big Screen Classics: An Affair To Remember 60th Anniversary at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $12.50)

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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