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

Just remind yourself that these April showers bring May flowers, and the balmy spring weather is returning in just a few days. This weekend has indoor and outdoor activities aplenty, so you can choose the degree of wind and rain you want to deal with.

What could go better together than pizza and beer? Good pizza and good beer! The Rotary Club’s annual pizza and beer championship features live music, suds from 16 breweries, a silent auction, and plenty of pizza at the Carson Mall. Start the day at Applebee’s for a Flapjack Breakfast; the Eagle Valley Middle School LEGO Robotics team is raising funds to go to the national competition. Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint is providing the eats if you attend the Carson High Band Association’s Wine Tasting at Empire Ranch Golf Course.

SATURDAY:

• Rummage Sale to benefit Carson High Students attending the National History Day National Competition in the Carson High School south parking lot (7am)
• Second Annual Kilroy Klassic Holes for Heroes fundraising tournament for Honor Flight Nevada at Silver Oak Golf Center (Registration 7am, 8:30am shotgun start; $125 per golfer)
• Flying Pig Flea Market at the Fuji Park Exhibition Hall (8am-4pm; $2)
• Flapjack Fundraiser for the Eagle Valley Middle School LEGO Robotics Teams at Applebee’s (8am-10am; $10)
• Coffee and Donuts with EAA Sierra Chapter 403 at 2500 E. College Pkwy (8:30am-12pm, all welcome)
• Partnership Carson City’s Annual Prescription Drug Roundup at Smith’s Grocery and all Carson City SaveMarts (9am-1pm)
• Sixth Annual Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) 5K Walk and 10K Run at Heritage Park in Gardnerville (10K registration 9am, start 9:30am, $55; 5K Walk registration 9:30am, start 10am, $35)
• Met Opera: Cavalleria Rusticana/Paglicci at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (9:30am)
• Virginia City Grand Prix Outlaw Motorcycle Race at the new Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: three blocks southeast of the main C Street on F Street
• Everything Half-off at Browser's Corner Book Store: 711 E. Washington (9:30am-6pm)
• Second Annual Arbor Day Fun Run/Walk with Tree Planting Ceremony and Tree Treasure Hunt at Long Ranch Park on Longview Way: between Ash Canyon Road and Kings Canyon Road (Adults $5, Youth $2, Under 12 Free; Registration 9:30 am; Arbor Day Ceremony 10:00 am; Dog friendly fun run/walk and tree treasure hunt at 11am)
• Muscle Powered Bike Ride: meet by the Muscle Powered bike rack in front of the Community Pool at 841 N. Roop St. (9:40am-11:40am; must wear helmets and closed toed shoes; riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

Outdoors you can enjoy a bike ride with Muscle Powered Saturday morning, or a much more challenging one on Sunday with the Alta Alpina Cycling Club. The rain is much needed for Carson City’s trees, so enjoy the Arbor Day Run/Walk at Long View Park. The track will be muddy, but the Grand Prix in Virginia City is sure to be a good time. And the International Rally for Wild Horses at the Legislature seems unlikely to be deterred by a few showers.

• Sertoma Music and Craft Festival at TJ’s Corral at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden (10am-5pm)
• International Wild Horse Rally at the Nevada Legislature Building (10am-1pm)
• Washoe Lake State Park Guided Hike: Wildflower Walk -Meet at the Maze parking lot; turn left past the fee booth and it is the first parking lot on the right (10am; moderate, one mile, round-trip hike to the overlook on the Deadman’s Creek Trail includes a short, steep climb; park admission $7 per vehicle, $2 discount for Nevada residents)
• Bullying Prevention Seminar at Carson ATA Martial Arts: 3242 Research Way #101 (10am-12pm; call 883-5425 to register)
• Spring Sale at Little Monsters Children's Resale Shop: 444 East William St, #1 (10am-6pm)
• National Coin Week with special programs by the Reno Coin Club at the Nevada State Museum (10am-3pm; included with admission)
• Desert Tortoise Adoption Presentation and Workshop at the Carson City Cooperative Extension, 2621 Northgate Lane, Suite 15 (10am-12pm; call 887-2252 to RSVP)
• ‘Spring has Sprung ‘Art Show at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• A Day for Children: El Dia de los Ninos at the Dayton Valley Library: 321 Old Dayton Valley Road, Dayton (11am-2pm; crafts, bilingual story time, face painting and more)
• Dog Town Rescue Pet Adoption Event at the Petsmart (11am-3pm; pre-approval required to adopt)
• Adoptable Cats Meet and Greet with WARF at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm)
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)
• “Stack the Stands” WNC Wildcats Baseball vs. College of Eastern Utah at Harvey Field at Western Nevada College (12pm; Adults $6, Seniors and youth under 18 $3)
• Special Olympics Track and Field Practice at Carson High School (1pm-3pm)
• Artist Reception and Exhibition Opening at St Mary’s Art Center: 55 N R St, Virginia City (1pm-4pm)
• Royal Blue Jazz Band from Carson Middle School will compete at the 53rd annual Reno Jazz Festival at the University of Nevada, Reno in the Continuing Education Building, CEB Room 110 (1:10pm)
• La Cirque Vagabond presents Fable at the Brewery Arts Center (2pm; VIP $50, general admission $25, seniors $20, kids $12)
• High Tea at Foodies Bystro in the Brewery Arts Center (2:30pm; RSVP required 775-720-8011)
• Wine Tasting at Genoa Candy and Coffee in Carson Lanes (4pm-8pm; $5 for five tastes)
• Twelfth Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser for the Carson High Band featuring live music by The Zephyrus Brass Quintet and food by Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint at the Empire Ranch Golf Course (5pm-8pm; $25)
• Fourth Annual Beer and Pizza Championships at the Carson Mall featuring 16 breweries and music with Schall Adams (5:30pm-9pm; $45; $20 for those under 21; silent auction, raffle, music, beer, pizza and more)

Need to get your live music fix? Hick’ry Switch hits the Black Box Theater on Saturday night as part of their Bluegrass and Swing series. The Carson Cigar Company hosts a band every Saturday night: Straight Jacket is this week’s entertainment. Comma Coffee welcomes acoustic musician Erik Downer with special guest, Evan Stokes. You’ll find Tom Miller performing at Sassafras, Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles, and John Dawson at the Casino Fandango.

• Live Music with Tom Miller at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint: 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd. (6pm)
• Live Music at Flight: 2244 Meridian, off Airport in Minden
• ’Early Years of Space Exploration’ Lecture and Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory (doors 6pm; 6:30pm start)
• Old-Fashioned Sock Hop at the Children's Museum of Northern Nevada (6:30pm-9:30pm; $5 for ages 13 and older; $2 for those 12 and younger; costumes encouraged)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo and Craig Fletcher at Glen Eagles Restaurant (6:30pm-10:30pm)
• Live Music at Bella Fiore Wines (6:30pm-9:30pm)
• La Cirque Vagabond presents Fable at the Brewery Arts Center (7pm; VIP $50, general admission $25, seniors $20, kids $12)
• Bluegrass and Strings Series: Hick’ry Switch at the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box Theater (7pm; $15 at door)
• Erik Downer with special guest Evan Stokes at Comma Coffee (7pm)
• Live Music with John Dawson at Casino Fandango (7pm)
• Live Music with Hired Gunnz at Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (7pm)
• Live Music at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (7:30pm)
• Music Saturdays: Straight Jacket at Carson Cigar Co. (8pm-11pm)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Beercade: 1930 N. Carson St.
• DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)
• Late Night Karaoke at Remedy’s (10pm)
• DJ Cillo and Dancing at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm)

The arts do not disappoint this weekend. La Cirque Vagabond returns to the Brewery Arts Center with two performances of their magical show, Fable. The Carson City Symphony presents their Spring Fling Concert Sunday afternoon, with a special meet-the-soloist discussion in the Sierra Room and pre-concert entertainment in the lobby. Bring the kids; admission is free for those 16 and younger.

SUNDAY:

• Virginia City Grand Prix Outlaw Motorcycle Race at the new Virginia City Arena and Fairgrounds: three blocks southeast of the main C Street on F Street
• Sertoma Music and Craft Festival at TJ’s Corral at the Carson Valley Inn in Minden (10am-5pm)
• Spring Sale at Little Monsters Children's Resale Shop: 444 East William St, #1 (10am-6pm)
• Earth Day 2015 Festival of Celebration and Education at Idlewild Park in west Reno (10am-6pm)
• Alta Alpina Cycling Club Weekend Ride: Meet and Decide -Meet at the Four Corners bottom of Kingsbury and Foothill, then head out towards Markleville, possible Diamond Valley Loop or East Valley Loop (11am; 30+ miles)
• Bingo fundraiser for Meals on Wheels at the Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10, must be 21+)
• Pool Tournament: 8 and 9 ball at Whiskey Tavern (1pm start; $10 per person; Scotch doubles, blind draw, no handicaps)
• Pool Tournament and Drink Specials at Remedy’s (2pm)
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Sing for Your Discount Karaoke at A to Zen (3pm-6pm; free)
• Carson City Symphony’s "Spring Celebration" Concert featuring Harp and Flute at the Bob Boldrick Theater in the Community Center (Pre-concert entertainment by the Sixteen Strings cello quartet begins at 3pm in the lobby, Meet the Soloist preview in the Sierra Room at 3:15pm; concert 4pm-6pm; $17, ages 16 and younger admitted for free)

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. If you have an event that I have overlooked, feel free to send me an email at ILoveCarsonCityNV@gmail.com.