I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Sept. 17 - 18

Whoa doggy, what a weekend. Dayton Valley Days, the Steampunk Ball and Parade in Virginia City, and the Western Heritage Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park are just the tip of the iceberg. Whether it’s in Carson City, or just over the hill in one of our neighboring counties, you’ll find something fun to do. Read on.

SATURDAY:

• Third Annual Carson City Kiwanis Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day at Empire Ranch Golf Course (packet pick-up 7am; men and women’s bench press competition 7am-9am, $10 for three lifts; 10K Run/Walk $35, 5K Run/Walk $30, and 1 Mile Fun Run $10; all races begin 8am; Four-Person Scramble Golf Tournament, 9am, $75 per person, 6 divisions)
• Dayton Valley Days in Historic Downtown Dayton 9am-9pm: Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center 7:30am-10am; 14th Annual Gold Creek Show-N-Shine at Our Park, Sign-In and Staging 8:30am-9:30am; Parade 10am, staging north side of Courthouse 8:30am-9:30am; Street Festival, Kids Zone, Silent Auction, Museum open 9am-5pm; Railroad Days at the Dayton Depot 10:30am-5pm; Chili Cook-off on Logan Alley 11am-3pm; Live Music with Spur Crazy 6pm-9pm
• >‘Paws on the Veranda’ SPCA Fundraiser at Café at Adele’s (8am-9pm; reservations available 775-882-3353; Guests who participate in the meal with their dogs have 25 percent of their check donated to the SPCA and will enjoy a treat box, a toy and other homemade healthy treats; leashed dogs only)
• National Championship Air Races at Stead Air Field: 4895 Texas Ave, Reno (8am-4:30pm; $35+, +$34 Pit Pass)
• Annual Hike for Health Day with the Carson Valley Trails Association at the Nature Conservatory’s River Fork Ranch on Genoa Lane (8am-9:30am – Bird Watching Hike, “Leave No Trace” with Allen Newbury; 9am-10:30am – Health Benefits of Hiking Walk & Talk, Genoa and Mormon Station History, Compass Basics, Range and Forest Walk; 10am-11:30am – “Leave No Trace” with Allen Newbury, Monarch Butterflies and Western Pond Turtles, Carson Valley Watershed Hike; 11:30am-1:30 Live Music with Hick’ry Switch; 12pm-1:30pm BBQ Lunch, $5 donation; 1:30pm-3pm -Genoa and Mormon Station History, Carson Valley Watershed Hike, Range and Forest Walk, Mountain Biking; family friendly, no dogs allowed; Wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat, sunscreen and water.)

For family friendly fun check out the St. Teresa Fall Festival at Fuji Park. Ride the rails at the Nevada Railroad Museum. Or grab your hiking shoes for a day full of informative walks in Genoa: the Carson Valley Trails Association is hosting their annual Hike for Health Day.

• Experimental Aircraft Association Sierra Chapter #403 Pancake Breakfast at the Chapter Building: 2500 E. College Pkwy (8am; $5, Everyone Welcome)
• Carson City Kiwanis 27th Annual Carson River Clean-up – volunteers register at Silver Saddle Ranch (8am-12pm; BBQ to follow at Silver Saddle Ranch)
• Yard Sale Fundraiser for the Carson City Classic Cinema Club: 4200 E Nye Lane (8am-3pm)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Anna Louise Dardin and Bob Hickox with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am to 1pm; fruits, vegetables, flowers, live music, local vendors, bowl painting with Empty Bowls, and more)
• Empty Bowls Bowl Decorating at the Third and Curry Farmers Market (8:30am until supplies run out or 1pm)
• Tour the Historic Governor John Jones House, Eighth Governor of Nevada: 603 W Robinson St (9am-3pm; refreshments, self-guided tours, and more; opened to the public by owner Jim Warren)
• In Jesus Name Free Medical Clinic at Good Shephard Wesleyan Church: 1505 Railroad Dr. (Check in 9am-12pm; first come first seen; Family Practice, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedists and multiple specialty doctors available; NO narcotics, NO disability or legal evaluations)
• Tenth Annual Poker Run to benefit Austin's House (register 9am-10am in the parking lot at Century 21 Clark Properties: 1674 Highway 395, Minden; $30 plus $20 for a second rider; Ride ends at Heritage Park, Gardnerville with live music, raffle, and lunch; all vehicles welcome)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• Ninth Annual Unity Ride and Toy Run– begin at Battle Born Harley Davidson: 2900 Research Way (Registration 9:30am-10:30am; kickstands up 11am; $25 single, $35 double AND a new unwrapped toy; includes meal ticket; Raffle Prizes, Vendors, Bike Games, Live Music)

Animal lovers are in luck. Adele’s has teamed up with the SPCA for their annual Paws on the Veranda fundraiser. Pet Appreciation Week at Tractor Supply Co has their main event today with giveaways and adoptable pets. CASI’s 5K9 run Sunday will be raising money for the cats of Catmandu.

• Rescue Your Rescue Adoption Event, Pet Vaccination Clinic, giveaways and samples: Pet Appreciation Week’s Main Event at Tractor Supply Co. stores in Carson City and Minden (adoptable pets 10am-2pm; clinic 1pm-2:30pm; leashed pets welcome)
• Western Heritage Festival at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (10am-4pm; free, includes Dutch oven cooking, a heritage quilting presentation, Chautauquas of local historical figures, honky tonk guitar and jug music, as well as a day filled with children’s crafts and activities; Historic Clothing Exhibit $5; lunch available for a nominal fee)
• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids; museum admission $6, under 18 free)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; NV locals get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALS at www.vtrailway.com )
• Swim Class for Kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder at the Carson City Aquatic Facility (11am; $4)

Halloween is around the corner and Carson City Cruise – Meet and Greet is holding a costume drive at Bully’s Sports Bar for local kids.

• Costumes For A Cause with Carson City Cruise - Meet N Greet at Bully’s Sports Bar in Carson City (11am-3pm followed by cruise to Mills Park; accepting New and Gently Used Halloween Costume Donations for Local children in Shelters; co-hosted by Nevada Rural Housing Authority)
• WARF Cat and Kitten Adoption Event at Petco on Topsy Lane (11am-4pm; all cats are fixed, vaccinated and micro-chipped)
• Dog Town Rescue Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-3pm; for info go to www.dogtownrescue.com)
• Low Cost Vaccine Clinic at Lyon County Animal Services: 3705 Highway 50, Silver Springs (11am-4pm, No appointment necessary; shots and microchips $15 each; cash, check, credit cards accepted; you do NOT need to be a Lyon County resident)
• Annual Victorian Steampunk Parade in Virginia City (12pm-1pm)
• The Way It Was Rodeo in Virginia City (1pm-3pm; $18+ day of show)

Transportation by airship is optional, but head up to Virginia City today and you will be transported back in time. High Desert Steam’s Annual Parade down ‘C’ Street and the Steampunk Ball at Pipers and bring out some amazing costumes. Check out the ‘Way it Was Rodeo’ for some vintage cowboy action.

• The Edible Pedal pre-ride check-in at Peloton Bikes: 5150 Mae Anne Ave., Suite 810-B, Reno (1pm-5pm; 150K $90/50 miles $80/10 miles $45, kids 5-10 $35, under 5 free)
• First Annual Wish Round Up at 5 Clover Ranch Equestrian Center: 3060 Hwy 395, Minden (3pm-10pm; VIP $100, General admission $40, Kids 6-14 $20, under 6 free; carnival games, live country music, horse training demos, and more; Benefit for Make a Wish Foundation)
• St. Teresa’s Annual Fall Festival at Fuji Park (gates open 3pm; 4pm-7pm; Mass at 4pm, followed by food, full bar, bounce houses and activities for the kids, live band and dancing)
• Live Music with Doug Lubushkin at 1862 David Walley's Restaurant and Saloon in Genoa (5pm-9pm)
• Live Music with GHI Jazz at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson (6pm-8pm)
• Live Music with Brian Lester at J’s Old Town Bistro, Dayton (6pm; Reservations recommended 775-246-4400)
• Ghost Walking Tour led by Madame Curry – Meet at Third and Carson’s McFadden Plaza, next to Firkin and Fox (6:30pm-8pm; $20 day of tour; please arrive 15 minutes early)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (6:30pm-9:30pm; September special $20 includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness is what you’ll find at Empire Ranch Golf Course, courtesy of the Carson City Kiwanis. Choose from the 5 or 10K, the bench press competition, or golf tournament to help raise funds.

• A Benefit Show with Harmony Pines and The Giants of Zen in the A to Zen ‘Zen Den’: 1803 N. Carson St. (6:15pm free ice cream and hot dogs while they last; 7pm start; $5 cover, you get $5 store credit; All proceeds and donations from the show will go to Wildhorse Children’ Theatre)
• Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (7pm-9:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Live Music with Terri Campillo, Craig Fletcher, and friends at Glen Eagles Restaurant (7pm-10pm)
• Star Party and Telescope Viewing at Western Nevada College’s Observatory: 2699 Van Patten Ave (7pm-10:30pm; free; weather permitting)
• Live Music with the Cliff Porter Trio at Casino Fandango (7pm-12am)
• Stand-up Comedy Showcase and Open Mic hosted by Nick Josten at the Brewery Arts Center MHJ Black Box (doors 7:30pm, 8pm start; $5 at door)

A double-dose of entertainment awaits at the Brewery Arts Center. Nick Josten returns to the Black Box Theater with his Stand-up Comedy Showcase. If you love dance, don’t miss Mind, Body, and Soul in the Performance Hall.

• Mind, Body and Soul at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall (8pm; $15 at door; A night of stories and expression told through the art of dance in many styles by the Dysrhythmia Contemporary Dance Company)
• High Sierra Steam’s Sixth Annual Victorian Steampunk Ball: Under the Sea at Piper’s Opera House, Virginia City (8pm- 12am; very limited tickets may be available at door, $75; $59 pre- purchased HERE)
• Live Music with the Trippin King Snakes in the Carson Nugget Sports Bar (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the Rebekah Chase Band at the Max Casino (8pm-12am)
• Live Music with the California Cowboys in the Carson Valley Inn Cabaret, Minden (8pm-1am)
• Rock’n N Bowl’n at Gold Dust West (8pm)
• Karaoke at the Spoke Bar and Grill (8pm)
• Karaoke at Westside Pour House (9pm)
• DJ Dance Party at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar (10pm-2am)
• Dance Party with DJ Bobby G at Living the Good Life: 1480 N. Carson St. (9pm)

Historic Dayton is the place to be. The Annual Dayton Valley Days and Railroad Days features a chili cook-off, pet parade, pinewood derby race, and much more. Join CASI at Riverview Park for the annual 5K9 walk/run and don’t forget to bring your pooch. The Edible Pedal is one of the most delicious bike rides around with 100, 50, or 10 mile courses. It’s your last chance to catch the Reno Air Races or The Way it Was Rodeo in Virginia City. Keep reading, more Sunday fun awaits.

SUNDAY:

• The Edible Pedal 100/50/10 – begins and ends at Bowers Mansion, North Washoe Valley (check-in opens at 5:30am -All Riders MUST check-in in person to sign the release form; 150K $90, Start time 6:30am-7:30am; 50 miles $80, Start time 7:30am-9:30am; 10 miles $45, Start time 10am-11am; Helmets are Mandatory; includes food tables at ride stops and post ride BBQ; Sponsored by Rotary Club of Reno Sunrise to benefit community youth programs)
• Dayton Valley Days in Historic Downtown Dayton 9am-3pm: Pancake Breakfast at the Community Center 7:30am-10am; Street Festival, Kids Zone, Silent Auction, Museum open 9am-3pm; Railroad Days at the Dayton Depot 9am-3pm; Chili Cook-off on Logan Alley 11am-3pm; Pet Parade 12pm, sign-in 11am-11:30am at Community Center, free; Pinewood Derby Car Race 1pm; Silent Auction Winners 2pm; Chili Cook-off Winners 3pm
• National Championship Air Races at Stead Air Field: 4895 Texas Ave, Reno (8am-4:30pm; $35+, +$34 Pit Pass)
• Muscle Powered Monthly Day Hike: Carson River Canyon - Meet on Brunswick Canyon Road, just off of Deer Run Road (8am; more than 6 miles with elevation gain, occasionally over 1,000 ft and usually on single-track trail. Hikes will usually be 4 to 6 hours in duration; Participants are responsible for their own transportation to the hike meeting site. All hikes require closed-toed shoes, water and lunch. Hats, sunscreen, walking sticks, and snacks are recommended.)
• Nevada Artists Association Art Exhibit featuring artists Anna Louise Dardin and Bob Hickox with Photography by Chas. H. McDonnell, III at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)
• Fifth Annual CASI 5K9 Fun Run and 3K9 Walk at Riverview Park on East Fifth St. (Check-in time 8:15am-8:45am, 9am start; $20 Day of Race; dogs free, please leash them)
• St. Teresa Fall Festival Autumn Run 5K and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run at Fuji Park (8:30am-11:30am; $35, $15 for kids Fun Run)
• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• CC BMX Racing at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $10, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Yard Sale Fundraiser for the Carson City Classic Cinema Club: 4200 E Nye Lane (10am-2pm)
• Edwards Motor Car Rides at the Nevada State Railroad Museum (10am-4pm; $4, $2 kids; museum admission $6, under 18 free)
• Virginia and Truckee Round-trip Steam Train Rides -leave from Carson City Eastgate Depot: on Flint Drive, off U.S. Highway 50 East at 10am- Depart Virginia City Depot 3pm (tickets limited, $52, seniors and veterans $48, kids 3-16 $32; NV locals get 20% Off Adult Pre-Purchased Tickets For Roundtrip Rides with code LOCALS at www.vtrailway.com )
• Autumn Show: Four Wheels of Now and Then at the Nevada Artists Association Gallery in the Brewery Arts Center (10am-4pm)
• Historic Clothing Exhibit at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park: 1450 Highway 88, Minden (10am-4pm; $5, under 16 free)

Hit the theater for a showing of the Stanley Kubrick satire ‘Dr. Strangelove.’ Choose the 2 p.m. matinee or this evening at 7 p.m. You’ll have another chance to catch this cult classic on Wednesday.

• Carson City Pop Warner Fundraiser at Yogurt Beach Carson City (10:30am-9pm; mention fundraiser at check-out for 30% of sale to be donated)
• Chihuahua Rescue Truckee Meadows Adoption Event at PetSmart on Fairview (11am-2pm)
• Barony of Fal Dare, Amtgard Live Action Role Play Plus Combat Group at Mills Park, at the end of Oxoby Loop (12pm-4pm; Foam sword fighting, crafts, classes; child-friendly, under 18 must have a waiver signed by their parents; newcomers welcome, for info email FalDareMonarchy@gmail.com )
• Sunday Funday: Free game of pool with drink purchase at Westside Pour House
• Sixth Annual Carson SYFL Golf Tournament at Eagle Valley Golf Course (1pm shotgun start, dinner and raffle to follow; $75, $280 team of four)
• The Way It Was Rodeo in Virginia City (1pm-3pm; $18+ day of show)
• Painting Class at Mona Lisa and Wine: 3821 S Carson St (1pm-3pm; September special $20 includes canvas, easel, brushes, paints, apron, instruction and a house wine/cocktail or soda)
• Weekly Pool Tournament at Whiskey Tavern (register 1pm; 2pm start; $10 per person)
• Big Screen Classics: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (2pm; $8.25 adults, $7.50 kids)
• Pool Tournament at Remedy’s (2pm-5pm; $5 buy-in; APA Rules)
• All Ages Family Day: Painting Class at Van Gogh and Vino (2pm-4:30pm; $18 per painter)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)
• Big Screen Classics: Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) at Galaxy Theater- Fandango (7pm; $10.25 adults, $7.50 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.

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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