Sunday, Oct. 2: Things to do around Carson City

The weather cools down just as the fun heats up. Fundraisers, contests, food, football, outhouse races and more. Carson Valley Community Theater has one last performance of ‘The Savannah Sippin Society.’ Pooches in costume are welcome at Genoa’s last Sweet Sippin Sunday: there will be a pet parade at 3 p.m. And for all those brides out there's there's a fall wedding faire at Silver Oak Golf Club. Read on: there is something for everyone.

SUNDAY:

• Bonanza Kennel Club Dog Show at Fuji Park (show and trials 6am-7pm)
• First Sunday Breakfast at the Elks Club: 515 N Nevada (bar opens 7am; 8:30am-11am, $7)
• Clear Creek Bowmen Club Championship Shoot at the Centennial Park Archery Range (registration 8am, 9am start; Entry fee $20, $5 for Clear Creek Bowman members; entry fee includes lunch)
• Bikes for Africa Eagle Scout Project: Bicycle and bike parts collection at N. Carson Walmart (8am-1pm; Tax deductible donation credit; Eagle Scout project for Luke Bowler: Boy Scout Venturer, Venture Crew 64; call or text 775-291-2286 with any questions)
• 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)
• ‘Humongously Huge’ Rummage Sale in the Veterans Memorial Hall: corner of Nevada/Second Streets (9am-3pm; sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Fleet Reserve Association to benefit local veterans)

Take the kids to Reno for the final day of the Annual Celtic Celebration. The Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival at Corley Ranch is sure to be hit with pig races, a maze, and more.

• Breakfast and Bowl at Carson Lanes (9am-12pm; breakfast and unlimited bowling until noon $13, $8 kids 12 and younger)
• CC BMX Racing – Earned Double at the Livermore (Edmonds) Sports Complex: 1555 Livermore Lane (signups 9am-10am; $20, must be USABMX member; new rider kits available)
• Special Olympics Car Wash Fundraiser at the 7-Eleven on Hwy 50 E (10am-2pm; $10 for car wash, free hot dogs/ drinks)
• 26th Annual Reno Celtic Celebration: Pipers and Pipe Bands, Clan tents, Scottish athletics, Scottish and Irish Dancers, a Living History Area, Celtic animals, kids games, vendors and more at Bartley Ranch: 6000 Bartley Ranch Rd, Reno (10am-5pm; $15, kids under 12 free; parking $5)
• Art In The Park at Mormon Station State Park, Genoa (10am-4pm)
• Voices From the Past: Guided Cemetery Walking Tour at the Silver Terrace Cemetery: 381 Cemetery Road, Virginia City (10am-12pm; $15)

Help usher in the snow by getting your car washed. The athletes of the Special Olympics will be at 7-Eleven on Highway 50 East. Help out a local Boy Scout reach Eagle Scout by donating your old bike or unwanted parts at the North Carson Walmart.

• 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 )
• Raiders Booster Club at the Eleventh Frame Lounge in Carson Lanes (vs the Baltimore Ravens; 10am; food/drink specials; supervised kids under 21 welcome)
• First Annual Northern Nevada Wedding Faire at Silver Oak Golf Course (11am-4pm; $5; Free goody bags for the first 200 brides to be; 40+ vendors, cake/catering tasting, and more)
• Pumpkin Patch Harvest Festival with Pig Races, Hay Slide, Kiddie Land, Straw Maze, Farm Animals and more at Corley Ranch: 859 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville (11am-5pm; admission $7, Seniors $5, under 2 free; additional cost for some rides, etc.)
• World Cowboy Fast Draw Championship: Top 7 Finalists at the Churchill County Fairgrounds: 325 Sheckler Road, Fallon (11:30am-2pm; $5)
• Bingo fundraiser for CASI at Carson City Senior Center (doors 11am, 12:30pm-4pm; $10 buy in, must be 21+)
• How to Make a Costume with Patchwork Giraffe Part 1 at the Carson City Library (12pm-2pm; This planning session will help you pick an idea, identify materials needed and the best places to get them, and how to put it together; under 9 yrs old must be accompanied by someone 13+; Registration required HERE)

Brides to be should head down to Silver Oak Golf Course. More than 40 vendors will be there to help you plan your special day. If you’re more interested in planning for Halloween, sign up for the Costume Workshop at the Carson Library.

• 27th Annual World Championship Outhouse Races in Virginia City (races begin at 12pm)
• 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
• Voices From the Past: Guided Cemetery Walking Tour at the Silver Terrace Cemetery: 381 Cemetery Road, Virginia City (1pm-3pm; $15)
• Sweet Sippin Sunday and Pet Parade, Downtown Genoa (1pm-4pm; $12; pet parade at 3pm: to join meet at Trimmers Outpost at 2:45pm to sign up, costumes encouraged, must bring vaccination records to participate; proceeds benefit DAWG, Douglas County Animal Welfare Group; Live Music by Dougie L and friends; 4pm raffle)
• 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)
• Carson Valley Community Theater presents ‘The Savannah Sipping Society’ at the C.V.I.C. Hall: 1606 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden (2pm; $15)
• Special Olympics Bowling Practice at Gold Dust West (2:30pm-4pm)
• Live Music with Deep Groove at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City (5:30pm-8:30pm)

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.