I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: July 8 - 9

What are you in the mood for? The Third and Curry Farmers Market is always a great place to start off your weekend. Kids won’t mind getting up early for the Young Eagle airplane flights at the Carson City Airport – they are free of charge for kids 8 – 17, you just need to be on time for registration. The Annual Chili Cook-off returns to Glen Eagles this weekend; with live music, a craft fair, and lots of yummy stuff to eat, raising money for Honor Flight has never tasted so good. Keep reading, there is plenty more in store.

SATURDAY:

• -- Ascent Runs’ Tahoe Dirt and Vert Series: Creek2Peak 21 Miler - Begins at Davis Creek Park in Washoe Valley (runner check-in AND same day registration 5am-5:45am only - All runners, whether pre-registered or not, must check in race morning; pre-race briefing 8:50am, race begins at 6am; same day registration $95 - cash or card only)
• -- Army Vs Air Golf Tournament at Silver Oak Golf Course (registration 6am, 7am shotgun start; $60 for NNGA members, all others $75, includes lunch)
• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• -- FREE Young Eagle Flights with EAA Sierra Chapter #403 at the Carson City Airport (Registration 8am at the Airport Terminal Building, orientation 8:30am – DO NOT BE LATE Weather Permitting; 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)
• -- Douglas County Junior Rodeo at the Douglas County Fairgrounds: 920 Dump Road, Gardnerville (Grand Entry 8am; free admission)
• -- Arts and Antique Faire at the Carson City Art Gallery: corner Curry/Second St. (8:30am-2pm)
• -- Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, local vendors, live music, yoga, the Muscle Powered Bike Valet and more)
• -- Carson City Historical Society Rummage and Yard Sale at the Forman-Roberts House Museum: 1207 N. Carson St (9am-4pm; antiques, collectibles, jewelry and crafts)
• -- Exhibit Opening and Artist Reception: ‘In and Around the Great Basin: Recent Plein Air Paintings from Erik Holland’ at the Nevada Press Association inside the historic Rinckel Mansion: 102 N. Curry Street (9am-6pm)
• -- Second Annual Christmas in July Vendor Fair at Battle Born Harley-Davidson: 2900 Research Way (9am-4pm; free; Toy Drive, Poker Run, Show-N-Shine, Silent Auction and more; fundraiser for Wishes and Angels)

Time for some treasure hunting. Check out the Historical Society’s Rummage Sale at the Forman-Roberts House. It’s Christmas in July at Battle Born Harley. The annual Community Rummage and Fabric Sale in Dayton benefits the Meals on Wheels Program.

• -- Annual Community Garage and Fabric Sale at the Dayton Senior Center: 320 Old Dayton Valley Rd., Dayton (9am-12pm; all fabric $1 per yard; benefit for Dayton Meals on Wheels Program)
• -- Community Summer Kickoff with the South Valley Volunteer Fire Department: 3010 Lakeshore Blvd, Washoe Valley (9am-5pm; featuring food and drinks, local artist/crafters, independent consultants, local garage sales locations, and public safety and businesses)
• -- Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; train rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Half-off Everything at the Carson City Senior Center Thrift Shop: 911 Beverly Drive (10am-3:30pm; includes Boutique and Furniture; benefits the Meals on Wheels Program)
• -- Grand Re-Opening at Crimson Moon inside the Carson Mall (10am-7pm; 20% off everything in the store)
• -- Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm AND 6pm-10pm during the Levitt Amp Summer Concert)
• -- Car Wash Fundraiser at the S and S Market, Dayton (10am-3pm; benefit for Dayton Dustdevil Volleyball and Football)
• -- Ferris Speaker Series: ‘Tahoe’s Owen McKenna Mystery Series’ with author, Todd Borg at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs, and your kites; no pets)
• -- 20th Anniversary Celebration at AJ’s Stoves: 1267 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville (10am-3pm; Macho Mutt Monster Truck Rides, $10; Raffles, Bounce House, Food, Shopping, and more)
• -- Annual High Sierra Regional Competition Chili Cook and Craft Fair at Glen Eagles Restaurant (11am-5pm; tasting kits $3; benefit for Honor Flight Nevada)
• -- Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm; all dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped; go to www.dogtownrescue.com for adoption information and application)

How do you feel about corsets and bustles? The American Tea Mistresses are looking for ladies to help fill their ranks, and a few hoop skirts. Head to Paradise Salon at 1 p.m. to see if you’ve got what it takes.

• -- Young at Heart's Family Bar-Be-Que at the Douglas County Senior Center: 1329 Waterloo, Gardnerville (11am-2pm; $5 per plate, free for members and those over 60; raffles, games, and family fun)
• -- Seniors (55+), Military, and Veterans Swim Free at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (11:30am-5pm; indoor adult warm saltwater pools, no reservation required)
• -- Minecraft at the Carson City Library (12pm-1:30pm; Explore worlds and build amazing things with your library's own Minecraft world; under 9 must be accompanied by someone 13+)
• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-6pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- Auditions for the American Tea Mistresses at Paradise Salon and Spa: 3430 Executive Pointe, off College Pkwy (1pm-3pm; any questions, call Diane Rea 775-315-0056)
• -- Book Launch and Author Meet and Greet: ‘Evidence of the Vampire: Roman Spring’ by Brette O’Connell at Browser’s Corner Book Store: 711 E Washington (1pm-4pm; light refreshments)
• -- Third Annual Iron Rebels Car Show at Shelton Racing and Fabrication: 3600 Challenger (1pm-10pm, awards at 4pm; $10 car entry, open to all makes, models, and years; vendors, food, drinks, hourly raffles, and music by DJ Cillo)
• -- Artist Awards Reception for the Spirit of America Show in the NAA Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center: 449 W. King St. (1pm-4pm; free; refreshments and meet-n-greet with the artists)
• -- “What’s Under That Dress” at the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; $25, includes light refreshments; Yvonne Sullivan and the Living History Ladies demonstrate “what is under that dress” - they will be dressing from the corset out, including what a lady wore during the day, depending on what activity she was attending)
• -- Carson Valley LGBTQIAP and Friends Weekly Social Meet-up in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall(2pm-4pm; Empowering support, love, and respect; all ages welcome)
• -- Saturday Family Movie: ‘Stuart Little’ at the Minden Library: 1625 Library Lane, Minden (2pm; rated PG; movie and popcorn are free; sponsored by the Friends of the Douglas County Public Library)

Happy Anniversary, Caterpillars. Ten years is worth a celebration, and they’ve invited five bands/musicians to help them party the day away.

• -- Hookahpalooza! Ten Year Anniversary Celebration at Caterpillar’s Hookah Lounge: 314 S. Carson St. (3pm-11pm; Live Art Show 4pm-8pm; Live Music with Whiskey Lung, Anthony Edwards, Brian Cowell, Steven Hanson and Jeremy Chigukom; beer, wine and hookah specials throughout the event; sponsored by Comma Coffee)
• -- Fifth Annual Grillin’ and Chillin’ BBQ Cook-off in Minden Park, Downtown Minden (4pm-8pm; $10, $5 kids hot dog plate; no outside food/drink; Picnic table seating provided, bring blankets if you’d like; benefit for the Family Support Council of Douglas County)
• -- Live Music with Dale Poune at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Troy Baumgardner at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music with Athena McIntyre at the Gold Hill Hotel, Gold Hill (6pm-9pm)
• -- Live Music at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• -- Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry – Meet in McFadden Plaza at Third and Curry, behind the Fox Brewpub (6:30pm-8pm; $20 day of tour; please arrive 15 minutes early)
• -- Free Outdoor Community Concert: Guitar Shorty with opening act, Grace Hayes– part of the Levitt AMP Music Series on the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (concert begins 7pm; Free; Pets on leashes are welcomed. Bring your own chair, or use one of ours. Food trucks and bars will be available; kids activities and a bounce house, but parents must stay with their children at all times)

The Brewery Arts Center is the Saturday night place to be all summer long. The third of the Levitt Amp Concert Series sees Guitar Shorty take the Minnesota Street Stage. Get there early for a good seat, and some good eats from our favorite local food trucks.

• -- Lecture: "The Space Station" by Mike Thomas and Weekly Star Party at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; lecture at 7:30pm, limited seating; free; star viewing by telescopes begins at sunset, weather permitting)
• -- DJ Chicago Kid Dance Party at SlotWorld Casino (7pm-11pm)
• -- Ladies Night at Crossroads Lounge (7pm-close)
• -- Live Music with Fast Forward at the Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with Escalade at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• -- Concert Series with The Spinners at TJ's Corral Outdoor Arena at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden (gates 7:15pm, 8pm start; Tickets $39+)
• -- Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• -- Karaoke with J and M Productions at Alatte inside the Carson Nugget (8pm-11pm)
• -- Zen Comedy Show hosted by Adam Terry in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (8pm; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; all ages)
• -- Rock’n and Bowl’n at the Gold Dust West Bowling Center (8pm-11:45pm; $10-$14; disco lights, fog machine and lots of prizes)
• -- Guided Sunset Hike at Washoe Lake State Park – Meet at the Main Boat Ramp (8pm-9pm, please arrive 10 minutes early; a short, easy walk along the beach and sand dunes; Reservations are required (775) 687-4319 or e-mail washoelake@hdiss.net ; park entrance fee $7 per vehicle, $5 for NV residents)
• -- Live Music with the Blues Monsters in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• -- Live Music with the VooDoo Dogs at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• -- Live Music with Mentally Spent at the Ponderosa Saloon, Virginia City (8pm)
• -- Karaoke Night at the Westside Pour House (9pm-12am)
• -- Live Music with DoubleCross in ‘The Loft’ inside the Carson Nugget (9pm-1am)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9:30pm)
• -- DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am; no cover, 21+)

The summer sun offers so many wonderful options: an early morning bike ride, a trip to Virginia City on the historic V and T railroad, or maybe a picnic and some live music in a park. All these and more are available today. Beat the heat with a trip to the movie theater – The Sandlot will take you back in time. The Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair continues at Glen Eagles. The Corvettes have taken over at Michael Hohl. Over 50 members of the Reno Corvette Club are competing for bragging rights and a trophy. Keep reading for even more summer fun.

SUNDAY:

• -- Breakfast and Bowling at Carson Lanes (breakfast served 7:30am -11am, unlimited bowling 9am-12pm; $13, $8 kids 8 and younger)
• --- 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; 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)
• -- Douglas County Junior Rodeo at the Douglas County Fairgrounds: 920 Dump Road, Gardnerville (Grand Entry 8am; free admission)
• -- 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)
• -- Seventh Annual Reno Corvette Club Show and Shine at Michael Hohl Motor Company: 3700 S. Carson St. (9am-12pm; More than 50 Corvettes will be on display competing for Best in Class and Best of Show trophies)
• -- Carson City BMX Gold Cup Qualifier at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (main gate open by 8:30am, sign-ups 9am-10:30am, call/text 775-220-7111 if running late; $35 – Triple points; Multi-points or special races no track bucks given or received)
• -- Rides on the 1926 Edwards Motor Car at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (museum open 9am-4:30pm, train runs every half hour 10am-4pm; museum admission $6, under 18 and FNSRM members free; train rides $4 adults, $2 kids and FNSRM members)
• -- Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides: leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East (Depart Carson City 10am, please arrive 30 minutes early - Depart Virginia City 3pm; $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; tickets limited, available online HERE)
• -- Spirit of America Art Show in the Nevada Artists Association Gallery at the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• -- Ferris Speaker Series: ‘The Second Nevada Discovery Ride’ with equestrienne and rider Samantha Szeciorka at the Dangberg Home Historic Ranch Park: 1450 Hwy 88, Minden (10am; free; bring a picnic, lawn chairs; no pets; an entertaining and educational look at the challenges of the trail and the hidden beauty of Nevada)
• -- Annual Nevada Capital Regional Competition Chili Cook-off and Craft Fair at Glen Eagles Restaurant (11am-5pm; tasting kits $3; benefit for Honor Flight Nevada)
• -- Kids Eat Free at the Fox Brewpub (11am-10pm; with purchase of adult entree)
• -- Carson and Mills Park Railroad Train Rides around Mills Park (train runs every half hour 12pm-5pm; tickets $2 per person or three rides for $5, children two and under are free; hosted by the Carson City Railroad Association)
• -- Independence Day Bingo at the Carson City Senior Center: 911 Beverly (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+; fundraiser for Meals on Wheels; Cake and Coffee provided. We will have a Potluck that day. Everyone who wants can bring a favorite dish to share.)
• -- Family Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (After 12pm, Kids play free with paid adult green fee, one for one)
• -- Family Golf Clinic at Eagle Valley Golf Course (1pm-2:30pm)
• -- Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• -- Weekly 9 Ball Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• -- Big Screen Classics: The Sandlot at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (2pm; $8.50 adults, $7.75 kids)
• -- Youth Bake Off Fundraiser at the CenterPoint Church: 100 Breakwater Dr., Dayton (2pm-3:30pm; $5 for tasting ticket)
• -- Concerts on the Green: Quake City Jug Band at Genoa Park in Genoa (5pm-7pm; free concert; bring picnic and chairs/blanket)
• -- Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• -- Live Music with Paul Coverelli in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (6pm-10pm)
• -- Big Screen Classics: The Sandlot at the Galaxy Theater - Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.75 kids)

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
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